Search results for query: *

Opened them up thinking they are the current non silk version made by someone else for Dean Markley only to discover they are the old dark blue silk DM Nickel Blue Steels, even older than the sets that had light blue silk. I must have had them for over 20 years all sealed up in their protective...

Like the title says the Thomastik flats seem really popular on Talkbass and appear to be used by many players here, but there seems to be only a small amount of commercially successful or well known bassists using them. I know of a few big name users but it does seem a small number when I...

Just become available in La Bella’s site. I like the guage that is offered and the fact that Ian is very much about the sound and gear, so high hopes…

As the title says, really love my TI Flats, as do a lot on Talkbass. But, with my new band I am tuning down a lot, 2 sets are 1/2 step down with some drop D and the TIs so get a little floppy when down to C#. Is there anything similar that you could recommend that will play the lower tunings a...

A few years back the Grizzly was super popular… Was it a passing drive fad and most users have moved on to something new? If replaced, what do you use now? Do you miss the Grizzly? Or are you still a fan and it is as good as it always was and is still played through today? Post a pic! cheers!

Hi all, The title says it all, what is is lowest wattage amp you have played live with and been okay with it? Using the DI for the PA to do the heavy lifting is fine... Number of people played to would be a bonus as well... I used my 50 watt PF50t with one fifteen cab at a bar gig with around...

while now I have been struggling to see the fret dots when paying at night, really faded and matching the Rosewood. I generally only look down when starting a song as I spend a lot of time singing and it was driving me crazy occasionally starting a semi tone out, I would notice right away and...

Just finished up on my 2013 58 AVRI Professionally finished in nitro, Sonic Blue. 59 Klein pick ups Mint Green 59 pickguard I was really surprised by the change of tone going from the anodised guard to the current one. I think there were more highs with the anodised and more thump currently...

Hi all, Do you have any favorite effects that sound especially good with a tube amplifier? Maybe the type of amplifier makes no difference to the effects, but I thought I would ask...

Interested in the use of Tweeters in bass cabinets, so thought I would run a poll, be interested to see what you all do...

Hi all, I have 63 and 58 AVRI basses, and I love both of them. Anyway, recently I swapped the necks over for a different look as shown in the pics and thought I would see what everyone likes. Soundwise, they all sound like me playing, especially at gig volumes and playing comfort is really not...

Awesome sounding overdrive and distortion, check out how touch responsive it is. Going to have to try it out I think. Pretty up there in price though

Hey all, I have a 58 maple fretboard and 63 AVRI Rosewood fretboard, both currently with nickel round wounds on them which I love the sound of. GHS balanced Nickles incase anyone wanted to know. I want to try flats on one of them, which one would you suggest to try first? I was thinking the 63...

With the neck off my bass, I discovered the name H Gastelum, A quick search on google showed he was one of Fender’s neck masters. This is on a 1988 57 AVRI Also a little unusual is that it has 2 coats of paint, surf green and LPB on top. Does the fact that he made this neck have any effect on...

Hi all, Just ordered a Providence Vandal Bass Distortion for $100 used. Anyone know anything about them? I had never seen one before and for $100 I thought why not, might as well give it a try... Anyone have one? Or tried one out... I had a search on YouTube and nothing on there... Cheers all

If so, can you let me know your thoughts and post a demo if possible. Deciding between the F13 and La Cavalera, I can find F13 demos on bass but not the Phaser.

Christmas present from the family. A Bernie Hefner body for my AVRI 64 Jazz spare parts. Went together really well and sounds oh so fine... Pics to come...

Reading the comments on the thead on Looks That Kill got me wondering, is Nikki the most polarising? There is some love and some strong dislike. Anyone keen to name other bass players in which the love vs dislike are fairly equal?

It was my Birthday yesterday, and she outdid herself with bass gifts... 1, Diamond bass compressor 2, Mesa Subway 3, Anthology Gear Wear Strap Super spoilt, very happy man. Would love to see other bass gifts from significant others... Need pics or it didn't happen...

Grombass 2 out soon, think I might have to invest in one of these, had the mark 1 and sold it, best distortion I ever owned, so need another. Anyone else likely keen on this?

I have just got a used Diamond Comp, so warranty no concern The converter cable Diamond supply is not with it. Question is, Is there any issue opening the pedal up a switching the polarity on the power input socket so it is inline with my other pedals? I know I can get a polarity converter...

only 41, awesome singer even better person and not too bad on guitar either, Played and gigged together for over 20 years, neighbours for the past 10 years... he was fine yesterday evening but didn't wake up this morning, no none knows what happened overnight. Never know when these delicate...

Anyone have both of these pedals? I have the Musket and am finding it a little too in your face, and while it is good by itself I find it gets lost in the mix. I was wondering if the Duality will more to my liking. I already have a You're Doom that I love for a more synthy fuzz. Can anyone...

My 2 year old daughter just woke up at 2 am for a bottle and surprise surprise , Santa has already been here and is on his worldwide rounds...( always comes to New Zealand first, might as well make use of those time zones eh....) Merry Christmas to all TB'ers!!!! Btw, she went back to bed...

I would like to hear from owners their thoughts on this pedal. Does it do a nice overdriven valve sound? Had a search and did not find too much, love what I have heard on YouTube How does it compare to the Darkglass B3K? Comment away please....

All the best for 2013

My new IE Polytope is pretty cool, but it is also incredibly loud, gives a huge volume boost... Question is, do they all do this? It is not really usable unless I can turn the gain down, I looked inside but could not see any trim pots. Any Polytope owners able to help here? Ignore the...

I cannot find a tuner pedal with top mounted jacks, all tuners have them on the side, Would you purchase one to save space on your board if available? Maybe a manufacturer will take notice if there is a demand... then again it might be just me....

Hi all, Just tried the new pedal planner available for iPhone. Search app store for pedal plan Not many manufacturers yet, but does have possibilities, Check it out, at around a dollar, nothing to loose. I guess the more that use it, the more manufacturers that will join. I am not associated...

Any comments on Greenhouse effects pedals? Love the size of them, plus the fact they have the inputs on the top of the enclosure. Will only take up a small amount of space on my pedalboard. Feature wise they look good but no way to hear them in N Z, so time to seek opinions... There is a bit on...

Can anyone comment on the following two pedals? Eg value for money, quality of sound, I use a jazz bass...(I do want pedals that will not take up too much space, if you recommend others) Love Pedal Echo Baby delay Greenhouse Effects Stone Fish chorus Thanks for any comments

I am after some advice, not so much parenting advice, but more how having a baby effected the time you had for bass. Especially related to learning advance techniques. My wife is due in the next few weeks, so it is an exciting time for us, but I am wondering how much time I will be able to...