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Hi everyone, I'm a bit confused as to what strings would be appropriate for a Hofner Ignition Violin Bass, length/scale wise. I know that it's a short scale bass, and I ordered a set of La Bella Deep Talkin' "Beatle Bass" flats, but as soon as I had them on my bass the E string snapped at the...

I know there's a big price difference, but which unit would you suggest? About 75% of the time it'll be used in the studio for recording, the rest of the time will be jamming and gigs. Which is versatile but not too complex, and sounds best? Also, for live use, which would be easier to bring to...

I went to Guitar Center today to try out some basses. I've been battling whether to get a P Bass or a Jazz bass. I prefer jazz necks by far, but the P bass just has a certain tone that I always want, but the necks have always seemed way to big for my liking. I walked in and played a MIM jazz...

I love the tone and appearance of P Basses, but I greatly prefer the Jazz neck. How can I get a P Bass (preferably Fender, but not. Requirement) with a Jazz neck without breaking the bank? I'm looking to spend under $800 if possible (new or used is ok!)

I've been thinking of getting a used Japanese Fender bass, either a J or P, but I don't think I'll have a chance to play one in person. What are the necks like on Japanese Fenders? Are the Jazz necks slimmer than a P neck? Are they generally decent basses? Any thoughts would be appreciated!

I've always loved the tone of flats; most of my favorite bassists seem to use flatwound strings (particularly McCartney). So a while ago I put flats on my bass for the first time, expecting to love it. I do like the tone and I absolutely love the feel of the strings (they feel so much nicer than...

A rather odd request, but can anyone identify the brand and/or model of the bass in this image?

What McCartney or Wings or Beatles track has the best bass tone in your opinion? I think that Abbey Road, as an album, has some incredibly great tones. So does "Wings Over America"- actually, most Wings songs have great bass tone IMO. What do you think?

Apologies if this is a stupid questions! It seems that all of the Rockbasses from Warwick come with "MEC soapbar pickups". What are these? Are the humbuckers or single coils? I'm just a bit confused at what a soapbar pickup is in terms of bass. (Looking at passive Warwick Rockbasses, not the...

I'm looking for a cheap jazz bass, looking to spend under $200 (I know, I should spend more. Maybe someday). Browsing Rondo music, I've noticed the new Omega bass line. Does anyone have any experience with this, or the SX line? Would I be better off getting some sort of Squire, either new or...

I'm a huge Beatle nut and I've decided that the time has come to pickup a short scale bass with flats to try and get that early 60s Sir Paul vibe. I've narrowed it down to either the violin or club bass. My only debate is shape. I don't want to look like a poser with a Beatle violin bass...

I've been searching for a leather bass strap that fits what I want for a months, but I've had no luck. Where do you get your leather straps? I don't wanna spend a fortune. I'm looking for something kinda like what Sir Paul has here. I really dig the buckle. What are the best places to pick up a...

I have a Warwick streamer Rockbass 4string that comes with 2 MEC soapbar pickups. I would love to put some pickups that'll get me closer to a P or J bass sound. Are there pickups that'll fit in the soapbar route but get more of a fender tone? What single coils fit in a soapbar rout?

I’ve decided to try flats on my bass, but I can’t decide on what brand, so any help from the folks here would be great. I usually play with round 45-105 or 45-100 gauge. I’ve pretty much narrowed it down to either LaBella 760FL or Rotosound 66. Any opinions on these? If I go LaBella, will I...

Is there a big difference between the Rickenbacker 4001S and 4003S? I know that the 4003S has a push pull that’s supposed to get a closer tone to the 4001S. I want a Rick but don’t know if it’s better to look for a used 4001S (I believe they’re out of production), or a new 4003S. Is there a huge...

If I'm going to playing live exclusively through a DI (something like a SansAmp or Aguilar ToneHammer), what should I do in regards to monitors? Trust that the venue monitors will suffice? Should I purchase my own monitor to bring? If I do need to purchase a monitor, should it be powered and...

If I had a P Bass and a J Bass and wanted one of my basses to have flats and one to have rounds, which bass should have flats (and why?). Is the J or P superior for flats?

(I hope this is the right spot to post this) I have a Warwick Rockbass Streamer 4 string. I love it, but sometimes I wish it had a pickguard. I'm wondering what the best way of making or getting one would be. Could I make one without too much difficulty? If not, where should I look to have one...

Hey all, I joined the forum a while back but I'm only just starting to check it out. I recently joined a band. My question is if I should be going direct into the PA and board via an Aguilar Tonehammer Preamp / DI pedal, should I use my amp (Ampeg BA110), or should I do pedal AND amp? I'm...

What bass is your favorite looking? You don't have to own it- just what single bass looks better than all other basses in the world to you? (Pictures would be loved!)

I've been hungering for a P-bass style bass recently and the Xavier PB caught my eyes, since it's so incredibly cheap. Does anyone have any experience with these basses? On a related note, the Squier Affinity Series Precision Bass PJ is about the same price. Which is better?

One of my 2 basses is a Warwick Streamer Rockbass, as shown here: I love the feel and playability, but the sounds just doesn't quite do it for me. I really need a P-Bass style pickup in there. Before I resort to selling it and buying some sort of MIM P-Bass, I was wondering if there would be a...

One of my 2 basses is a Warwick Streamer Rockbass, as shown here: I love the feel and playability, but the sounds just doesn't quite do it for me. I really need a P-Bass style pickup in there. Before I resort to selling it and buying some sort of MIM P-Bass, I was wondering if there would be a...

What are some basic amp settings to get that Beatles tone? Specifically, early Beatles?

I've been looking around for a bass to play Beatlsey stuff. I like the idea of the Ignition series Club Bass. It's not too expensive, looks neat, and it's a Hofner.Does anyone have any experience with these or have any other suggestions?

I'm purchasing a new bass as a backup to my '62 precision reissue, and to get a different sound and a thinner neck. It needs to be $300 or so, and I would like a thin neck. I'm looking for the Flea RHCP sound. I'm currently looking at a Fleabass. any thoughts?