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    Make my playing less noisey????

    When i play with my fingers sometimes i have an issue where ill pluck and youll hear the sound of the string hitting the fretboard. i was wondering if this is a set up issue or if i can fix it
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    Bass Bridge Question

    Im upgrading the good ol Squier Classic vibe to be more to my liking. my question is, what kind of brdges would make a good replacement. I only want the best for this upgrade, second, I was curious if a Rickenbacker 4003 bridge would work, i may come off as a noob, but its just curiosity
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    Best jazz bass pickups for grunge

    im looking at getting some new jazz bass pickups in my squier classic vibe jazz bass that would give the good nirvana-esk sound in my bass. what would you suggest?
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    Bass Customization

    Can basses be modified to have thicker necks? like say the neck of a squier classic vibe jazz bass, being replaced with a sterling ray 34 neck. IF this is even possible, what would have to be done, and what might it cost?
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    Basses with a 43 mm nut width

    how many can you name?
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    Sterling Ray34 White Pickguard?

    Where can i buy a white Sterling Ray34 white pickguard? I'm buying a black ray 34 and wanna make her look like dis.
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    Question about two basses

    I was curious if there are any neck differences between the Sterling Ray 34 and Sterling Ray 34 Classic Active. Reason i ask is because i'm looking at getting a sterling and i love the feel of the neck. especially the size. so to anyone whos played both, feel wise and sound wise, whats the...
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    Classic Vibes

    Squier Classic vibe 60's Precision vs. Squier Classic Vibe 50's Precision. If you had to choose, which one and why and what upgrades would you make? :bassist:
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    What would be the best bass to choose?

    I'm in a high school jazz bad, and i'm looking at getting a new axe. I currently use a squier classic vibe jazz bass. I was thinking over the summer, getting a 50s precision bass. Am i right that if you wanted the most nostalgic jazz band sound, you'd gothe 50's precision bass? now here's the...
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    Bass Matchmaker

    I would like to find a bass that matches the following criteria. -4 strings -Less than $1000.00 -Toggle switch -Active -Punchy tone -Smooth tone -Growly tone -Humbucking pickup (optional) -Pickguard -Block inlays (optional) -Pickup and bridge cover (optional) I play Rock, Jazz...
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    What do i do?

    I just need a basic schedule of practicing. Mostly in terms of importance Where would improv soloing go on a list of importance?
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    Nyan

    Is there any bass tabs for the LEAD part in the Nyan cat theme?
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    Should i stay or shpuld i go?

    The band mates are decent guys but Lead singer can't sing well He's always rushing the drummer Drummer can be a little jerkish Always plays when people are talking Basically we haven't written a song or at least they haven't We will maybe do two run throughs of a song were performing and goof...
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    Flatwounds

    Are flat wounds really that good? Besides the fact they are funk proof. What would you use a flat wound for anyways? Any real comparison to nickelwound?
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    Whats the other pickup

    On some 60s style jazz basses, there's this pickup off away in the pickguard area. It's about 1 1/2 inches long and it is in an angle. I just gotta know. What? And Why?
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    Pickup and bridge covers

    Are there any instructions on installing jazz bass pickup and bridge covers?
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    Pros and cons of sticker inlays?

    Basically as the title says.
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    Victor Wooten

    Just gotta know, how does he do that double slapping with his thumb? I tried it and i wasn't even sure if I was doing it right. Is your nail supposed to be hit by the string? When I tried, it was awkward and wasnt very powerful. I am sorry I just wanna know
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    Upright Bass

    Whelp I have to learn upright bass for college auditions. I can basically play it within the three frets. Basically all I'm wondering, how do you transfer from Electric jazz bass to upright?
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    Hows my mod

    Squier classic vibe jazz bass Also how do you screw the covers on? Where can I find block sticker inlays?
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    One last comparrison thread sorry

    Well my budget went from 700 to 400so my options have to be re evaluated Alright Squier classic vibe jazz bass Why would it be a bad idea to buy this? Please don't use squier as an excuse. I just need a bass right now. I need good quality, sexy look, and cheap.
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    Rick for less than1000?

    Is there a Rickenbacker 4003 anywhere that is being sold at less than 1000
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    Find me a bass

    Criteria Fender,sterling, or schecter 4 strings Block inlays(it can be dot) Laquer neck Needs a punchy tone yet can be mellow Looks sexy Can slap well Costs less than 780$ I'm curious as to what u recommend
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    Schecter Stargazer 4

    Anyone who's owned or played: Good slap tone? Can it be low and mellow? What is with the push pull pop feature? How does the neck feel (laquery?) How does this compare to say, sterling ray 34 basses?
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    Whats really the difference?

    Sterling Classic Active Bass Vs Sterling Ray34 Bass I'm Getting a new bass and I can't decide between the two
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    How would you mod this?

    An arbor ab410 bass. What could you do to turn this 180$ bass into something worth more like 400$ The idea is to make it slap happy that's the only rule.
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    Choose 1 of 3

    Höfner Icon Violin Bass Squier Classic Vibe Jazz Bass Squier Mike Dirnt Precision Bass
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    What is the best part about vass playing to you?

    The subject is the question
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    The top guitars

    Alright I've been battling this internally for weeks. There's this website that sells big name basses and guitars at way low price Here's the bass I considered [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] Now this is different than the us models. 1. The knobs, 2. Distance of pickup and bridge, 3. 1 input...
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    Choose 1 of 5

    Fender modern player jaguar bass Schecter stargazer 4 Squier classic vibe jazz bass Squier vintage modified jazz bass Epiphone Eb03 bass Now you must give a reason for your choosing BESIDES looks.
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    Bass battle

    Who would win? Victor Wooten Flea Geddy lee
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    Modern player jaguar

    Can anyone give me a review on the fender modern player jaguar bass?
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    Schecter Stargazer 4

    What is really the difference between the crimson burst and brown burst? Why does musicians friend and guitar Center have them as a different bass? Also curious to those who have played it, how does it compare to jazz basses and p basses?