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    Fretless bass help...

    So i'm just curious and looking into fretless basses. I play upright as well so the transition won't be a problem. However, the first fretless i played was lined and so that just did nothing but confuse the hell out of me, so what i'm wondering is what fretless basses are out there for under...
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    Play guitar solos or not?

    I was wondering how many of you guys do this. Play a guitar solo, in a song on bass or not? Not sure if right place for this, move if needed.
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    Andy Irvine on the Warwick Star Bass

    I thought the tone he was getting on this bass with a pick was absolutely amazing and thought i would share it. :D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccgyvFN2Ouw
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    Replacement hardware for a schecter...

    Im hoping to look into finding some replacement hardware for my schecter stiletto custom 5, but for my particular finish, ALL of the hardware is in flat gold. No gloss coat. Just flat gold. And i have not found 1 sight that sells flat gold hardware. And by hardware, i mean knobs, and tuning...
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    Not impressed..

    I do not know if this is bad or not but here is the story... Last monday i walk into guitar center and see that they have like 10 brand new Fender custom shop P and J basses (not PJ) so me being all excited and curious, as i had never played a fender custom shop before but had heard a lot about...
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    Showdown: Ibanez vs. Schecter

    I would just like to see peoples preferences towards which brand and why they like them, i'm very curious.
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    Active and passive.

    Now i know this has been thrown out there a million times but i need to hear peoples opinions, I'm thinking about switching out my Stiletto Customs stock EMGHZ pickups for some active EMGs. What id like to know is what you fellow bassists think of this, what made you switch from passive to...
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    Peavey grind sixer?

    Anyone have anything good to say about peavey basses or anything bad? Specifically about this bass even? I believe its a peavey grind nxb bxp or somethin like that, but im thinkin of this as my next bass but will the passive pickups be good for metal/thrash?
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    Hola from Texas

    I guess ill jst introduce myself here :P My names Nic, im 14 years old, started out on an upright bass when i was 12 and got my first bass guitar last year. A schecter stiletto custom 5 and its been my baby ever since. I do still play upright and i will more than likely die with a bass in my...
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    Restoration project?

    Not sure if this is the right spot, move if needed :P Anyways, i was thinking of doing a summer bass restoration project but im not sure where to start looking for a bass that needs restoration /x I know how to point em out, in terms of tone, electronics, and aesthetics, setup and all, but im...
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    Squier jazz bass fretless...

    Yes i am referring to the one that looks like jacos, but to the point. Reviews? Recomend? Pros an Cons? What could be improved? Hopin to get one for christmass as my second bass (first being a schecter stiletto custom 5 :D) but i dont want too much and i want something for slapping and to give...
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    An exteded range bass?

    I googled "extended range bass" and came across something rather interesting..... Is this possible at all? I mean i see how it can be, but on the frets higher then the 24th is it possible?
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    Schecter basses?

    Any good reviews on schecter basses?
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    Schecter stiletto custom 5?

    Any good reviews on this bass? Anything good to look forward to? Im getting this bass for my birthday and i want to know if theres really anything bad about it. Ive heard nothing but good reviews but i really want to make sure :P So please any comments, opinions, thoughts are appreciated :D...