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    Markbass Big Bang, Frames, Modules and other mysteries

    Questions first... Are there any other Markbass heads in the $500-$600 range (used) other than the Big Bang/LMIII that would have additional advantages? More power, multiple pres, other features? Also, I like the traditional amps like the Big Bang but I also like the idea of the Markbass...
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    Warwick Thumb 5 BO Wood

    Hello I've been asked what type of wood this bass is made of and I can't say for sure. It's a 99 Thumb 5 Bolt On. I understand that some time during 1999 Warwick switched woods of the body/neck/fretboard from Bubinga/Wenge/Wenge to Ovangkol/Ovangkol/Wenge. The manual from 1999 says it...
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    Markbass Blackline Deals at MF

    These are the Markbass Blackline series, their cheapest line. Still, this looks like som killer deals on Markbass cabs and head... Markbass Blackline Standard 104HR 200W 4x10 Bass Speaker Cabinet Black $398 Markbass Blackline Standard 151HR 200W 1x15 Bass Speaker Cabinet Black $362...
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    Why does my pseudo-biamp rig sound so lame?

    So I figured "I've got the gear, why not biamp it?" I did and didn't get the outcome I was expecting. Here's the rig... G&L L-5500 through a Markbass Super Booster into a Peavey Tour 450. Speaker out of the Peavey into an SWR Triad Cab. Tuner out of the Peavey into a Dean Markley RM100...
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    BBE Opticomp vs. Opto Stomp

    I play bass in a large church with a phenomenal sound system. I'm thinking about adding a compressor to my current rig which is... G&L L5500> Hardwire Tuner > EH Small Stone > Markbass Super Booster > House PA I've read good things about the BBE comps but there are at least 3 versions...
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    Help! A 50's PBass 5-string for $750?

    Here's the deal. I've been in love with this PBass since I first saw it posted by Chef on a 50's PBass forum a while back. I'd love to have one but I can't afford the multi-thousand dollar price tag for a hand-made RGW original. In the past I've built frankenstrats from parts bought...
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    G&L L5500 - Mod EMGs from 9v to 18v?

    So I love my G&L L5500 with EMG pickups. I've read plenty of mixed reviews but the size, weight and string spacing work perfectly me. I find that the EMG pickups sound great direct into the house with the EQ flat or with just minor tweaking. Even better, running it through my MarkBass preamp...
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    SWR Workingman 10 vs. Behringer BX1200

    So my 10 year old son makes his middle school jazz band playing bass. Yes, I'm proud. He's using my SWR Workingman 10 and it's working pretty well but it just doesn't have enough volume. He says he's having to run the volume on 6-8 to keep up with the band. It's starting to break up...