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    ID This Bass

    Anyone able to tell what this craigslist find is? It's only $50 so I'm willing to gamble on it, but there's no info and this is the only pic.
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    Building a Better Rig

    Right now I'm using an Acoustic B200H with a Behringer Ultrabass BB210. It sounds good, but could use some more low-end power. I want to add a 1x15 or 1x18 to the rig, but I'm on a tight budget. How should I go about building my own 1x__ cab? (Or should I just buy a used)
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    Grittier strings

    hey i play a fleabass and i need some new strings. in the past i've had EB super slinkys and GHS Flea Bass Boomer. Neither really get me the sound/feel i want. They both seem slick and smooth but i want something grittier:eyebrow: like on a factory Fender H1 or Roadworn. I like to slap, but...
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    Name the bass!!!!!!!!

    i love the bass in Vampire Weekend's "Giving Up the Gun" Invalid Link Removed
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    Squier Vintage Modified Jaguar Bass Special HB

    I love the looks of this bass in silver, but I downright hate the HB bridge pickup:spit:. Would it be easy enough to install a new bridge pickup? If so which one (i really dig jazz PU's) would be easiest/best? :help:
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    GC Amp head

    I need a head from GC or Musician's Friend in the $250ish area. Theres like 7 or so, but i'm not sure which i want. Advice/Opinions?:confused:
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    Squeaky Wah

    My wah pedal makes a squeaking sound like old floorboards sometimes. Do i need to grease the gears or WD-40 the hinge. its only slightly annoying but i'm afraid i might be overworking it?:( hmm idk how theres a smiley before the title, im not happy :/
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    Headless Cab!!!

    I just got a steal on a nearly new behringer ultrabass 210. But now my cash is depleted and finding a quality budget head is not as easy as i expected. I only have $250, and i need a head that can handle my 8 ohm 600W cab. the seemingly obvious choice would be an ultrabass head, but im hearing...
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    NEED AMP HELP!!!!

    :help:I just purchased a Behringher UltraBass 210 cab. I dont have a preamp but i do have a combo with a line out. I got no cables or anything else other than the cab itself. What do i need to do to play the cab using the combo.:confused:
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    Acoustic B200H 200W Bass Head and B115 250W 1x15 Bass Cab Package

    $400 at GC new. opinions and/or reliable cheaper dealers
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    Descisions, descisions

    1)Squier 70's Vintage Mod JB has an awesome feel and I would love a jazz bass in my arsenal.:bassist: 2)Hofner Icon B is fun to play in high registers and looks great, but feels cheap?:eyebrow: 3)Or get a keyboard to expand my knowledge of music comp/theory?:confused:
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    Just Weighin' Options

    Pro's and Con's of the basses I'm considering...:eyebrow: 1)Squier 70s vintage modified jazz bass (natural) $300 +LOVE the feel of the neck:D +Versatile Instrument 2)Hofner Icon B Violin Bass ,sunburst , $370 +LOVE the look +hits higher...
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    Best Burns

    I have seen some witty posts and was wondering ur faves. post 'em here if you feel it was a "burn".:D
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    Crappy Quality?

    Just played a 70's vintage mod squier JB? I've heard the squiers can't hold a tune and have issues, but i LOVE the feel and look.... Opinions?
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    Need a Rig

    I bought my first amp when i knew little about amps. Its a peavey Max 158B ithink. I want to start a rig and was wondering... Should/could I buy a cab and use my combo as a head, or use no head or should/could i buy a new head to clean the tone and just use it with the lil combo? thanks for...
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    Fixer-Upper Bass

    Found a nice used Squier Deluxe Jazz Bass V(2 tone burst model) for $199 at my fave local music store. Love the feel, but the tone... eh, ive heard better. I'd love a jazz bass for school jazz band but... 1)I'm not sure if i should get it as my first "fixer-upper", or look around more? 2)If I...
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    Buy a Guitar!

    i am thinking of buying a electric guitar. Anyone think itll help my bass playing technique and writing basslines?:bassist:
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    Budget Cab

    i'm on a really tight budget and i want a cab to get aa good loud tone. I'm gonna route it through a little peavey max so its gotta be compatible and boost the tone and sound on my Fleabass.:bassist:
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    Slapping help!

    i have become fairly decent at slapping and popping but i am havind trouble with the thing where u sort of slap/mute with the left hand on the fretboard :confused:. when i do i either get 0 sound or i hit a note. i need the left hand muthe-thing down otherwise i have a lot less depth to my...
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    Fender '78 musicmaster q's

    when i got into bass a few years ago my mom gave me her old musicmaster bass. i recently found it is a '78? i was wondering if anyone had any info on musicmasters? also if you know how much there sold for i was just curious. i will NEVER sell this bass, but it would be nice to know what i have...