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  1. Lumpy_Bass

    Hartke VXL footswitch pre-amp for microphone?

    What's up TB, The singer in one of my bands is having issues being heard through our PA. At rehearsal tonight we are gonna try running her mic through my Hartke VXL Bass Attack. (I know it's not the ideal situation but its a piece of equipment that I have readily available and do not use...
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    Leo Fender or Bill Schultz ???

    Who is the best topic for a research paper on a great entrepreneur or manager for a business management class? Suggested reference material (especially free!) would be graciously appreciated as well. Thanks in advance TB
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    First Session... looking for prep tips

    Hey Guys, I was part of collaboration of local players that recorded a Christmas CD to benefit Toys for Tots. The engineer (who is also a bass player) contacted me to do a session this Sunday, as noted this would be first and I would love to get on his short list. He described the musical...
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    Amp Slave Configuration Question

    I've got a Hartke ha2500 and a GK BL600. I want to combine them to get the maximum wattage. If I understand this correctly I need to run Effects Send of the GK to the Effects Return of the Hartke and then run the speaker outputs of the hartke to my cabs which are a 200watt 8ohm Hartke 115XL...
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    Alternative to Wax Potting to stop Pickup feedback

    Had to share this with you guys b/c I am psyched that it actually worked! Wrap the coils with Teflon Plumbing tape!! I am sure lots of you have done this but when I searched I never found a concise post so i thought I'd put this up. Back story.. (sorry!) I bought a Squier Jazz V as a backup...
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    Eden E300 for $227

    Link Removed Found this today and had to go for it. Does anybody have one? If so I like to hear your opinions please Thanks!
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    Pickup Volume Decreased??

    Hey Guys I was adjusting the height of the Bridge pup on my Squier Jazz V and noticed one of the springs that go around the screws had come loose. It is MIM pup that I just put in a week ago. When I took it out and fixed everything I also added a new strip of mouse pad underneath. Then...
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    MIM Jazz V Neck PUP to replace Squier Jazz V Neck PUP, any issues?

    Anyone had any issues with this? Problems with the route etc? Or is it the same part? Thanks
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    microphonic pickup covered by warranty?

    Hey Guys I picked up a Squire Affinity Jazz v last weekend and it's great. However, I have discovered that the bridge pickup is microphonic. Does anyone know if that repair is coverd under the 1 year warranty? All the authorized service centers by me don't open until 10am and the curiosity...
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    Squier Affinity Jazz V SURPRISE ??

    So I recently traded some gear to a local shop for a Brown Burst Squier Affinity Jazz V. It's my first Squire and much like many others on here I am very pleased with quality and value in this instrument. I decided to try an older white guard on it from my main player a MIM Fender Jazz V that...
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    Low frequency Feedback source ?

    I played a benefit gig yesterday that involved me using some one else's rig. It was a Dave Eden (not sure of the model #) through an Ampeg 410 (I think). I was playing my Fender Jazz V through my usual setup (Comp and pre-amp pedal). Not a lot of time for sound checking as we were one of...
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    Hartke 3500 amp for my Hartke VX210 cab evaluation please

    For your reference: Invalid Link Removed Invalid Link Removed 2 things to also consider........ 1. The amp is 10 years old and "heavily gigged but never had an issue" 2. I've got to drive 2hours (4hrs RT! ) to make it happen. TB your thoughts please. Thanks.
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    Footswitch Pre-amp paired with Power Amp

    Can this be done? Like with a Tech 21 BDDI or Hartke VXL Bass Attack acting as the sole pre-amp to power amp? If so can you recommend a power amp
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    Recommend a low priced 5 string for backup

    I have found myself exclusively playing my 5 string fender Jazz ever since i got it about 3 months ago. My fours feel strange and limited when I pick them up now (although, they do play a lot FASTER haha!) I have come to the realization that I require a backup 5 'er for gigs. So what do...
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    Why would you sell a custom bass for $40?

    [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] I don't get it? The strings in the add are worth $40. Would any of you sell a bass you built this cheap?
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    Traded Jazz Bass that was a gift, Wife mad! Evaluate the trade

    What's up TB, I recently joined another band and I am already sick of carrying half my rig to rehearsal each week so I decided to start looking for another cab I could just leave there. Today I traded my 2008 MIM Fender Jazz(all stock except for a 3ply pearloid guard) and a gig bag for a...
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    Do Rotosounds really eat frets?

    I just ordered my first set of Rotosound SM665 Bass Strings based on all the rave reviews they receive. The only thing that concerns me is this fret eating complaint that I often see associated with them. I will be stringing my 2002 Fender Jazz V. Any and all input is appreciated.
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    Case or Stand Where do you keep your basses?

    I've recently started playing 5 string so as a good practice habit I keep out on a stand so I can pick it up when ever I have a free moment. I also have 2 fours and have been keeping them out on stands as well. Prior to this I always kept my basses in the case but I've found that I play and...
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    Auto deductible a tax deduction? / Empathy Plea

    Warning Pre Question Vent Session********* Gig was over and we were all packed up and finished with the usual post show lot hang. My drummer and I were both backed in towards the load out door on an angle in a way that lined his drivers side door up with my rear passenger side 1/4 panel. The...
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    Amp/Cab Isolation configuration question

    What's up TB, I know this has been addressed in this forum numerous times but I wanted to get advice on my specific setup. I am running a a Hartke HA2500 to a hartke 210VX and 115XL. When I do smaller gigs I use just the 210 and if space permits I set it on this stand: I have an outdoor...
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    Fretless or 5 string?

    What's Up TB'ers I am in the market for a bass. (as many of you cats who responded the my 0 thread know , which I GREATLY appreciate. Man, I love TB! Anyway, from that I have pretty much narrowed it down to either a 5 string or Fretless. I am an 18 year, exclusively 4 string player that...
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    What to do with $300?

    I have received clearance from the wife to spend this amount and have made up my mind to get a Squier VM Fretless Jazz (I think) However..... I am curious to see what other TB'er would recommend. I am posting in Basses b/c that is my primary focus .I guess what i want to know is what else...
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    Series versus Parallel question

    What's Up Everyone, I know this has been addressed numerous times in this forum but I wanted to get TB feed back and opinions on my specific rig. I have a Hartke ha2500 running into Hartke VX210 and 115XL cabs. I've always run them in series but recently I realized that I may be able to...
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    Hartke ha2500 effects loop questions

    Hey All I connected my pedal chain to the effects send and return for the first time yesterday based on some advice that was given to me from questions I posed in the effects forum. I really liked the improvement of the sound but because I have not really used this loop before I want to...
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    Hartke HA2500 EFX inputs & Zoom B1

    What's up All I just got this little Zoom B1 and WAS having a really good time with it. It is a great head phone amp and it really added some nice flavor to the combo I use at rehearsal via the compression and cab modeling. So I decided to give a shot live on Saturday putting my Hartke VXL...