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My GK MBFusion 500 makes every cabinet sound like it has a broken speaker. Even when I plug it directly into brand new PA speakers. This makes the Amp unusable. Any ideas on what could be causing this?

We are not kids. All over 50 and we gig one or two times a month. Lead vocalist does not respond well to, well intended, criticism at rehersal. He does have a good voice. He is reliable and being in the band is very important to him. He is just basically an unhappy, grouchy person who carries...

Found my perfect rig. GK MD-500 Fusion having an all tube Pre-Amp (only 4lbs and practically fits in my pocket) and a Schroeder 1210 with the Neo speakers is only 39 lbs. Seriously, I carried this cab upstairs with one hand. No more straining for this old guy. This cab is built to survive...

Since my technique is still not the best I'm thinking of picking up a pedal that would help me create clavinova type effects. Think Superstition by Stievie Wonder. Any ideas? Thanks gang.

Never even picked up a bass till about 2 years ago. Did play a little guitar in various bands throughout the years which was a lot of fun but amounted to little success. Then I retired from my day job, bought a 2nd hand bass, made a phone cal to a Keyboard playing friend, placed an ad in...

The MB 500 (fusion) has two channels. Each channel is rated 350 watts. But the amp is 500 watts. Not sure how they pull that off. The Schroeder cab is rated 700 watts and will be using one channel. If I want better lows what cab should I use in the 2nd channel to keep this rig on the...

What do you guys know about the Gallien-Krueger 410MBE-II 4x10" 400-Watt Cabinet w/Horn 8-Ohm? Good price point and not as heavy as many others. Thanks for any input. Even $399.00 is a lot of $$$$ for me.

Have an Ampeg rackmount bass amp. Specs = 200 Watt at 8 ohms and 350 Watt at 4 ohms. Considering picking up a Gallien-Krueger-410MBE-II-4ohm-Amplifier that's 800 watts max. to pair with the Ampeg. Will these two get along or will I soon be looking for a bigger bass amp? If so, what...

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I play a few notes and then the guitar sounds like it's a plane taking off. Till I pull the jack and re-insert it. Then just repeat line one. How difficult is it to install a Pre-Amp in a Music Man Stingray HH? Thanks, in advance, for the help gang.

Just picked up one of these used. Trying to move from 4 string to 5 and ya just gotta love the SR series for playability. Anyway, one of the equalization knobs has an upper and lower part. Top seems to control the high end balance and the the bottom controls the low end. Pretty cool but I'm...

For a beginner who will still be able to use it for a while. Not looking for a toy.

Have Music Man Stingray and no problems using a pick. Just learning finger picking and I get this metallic clicking sound when I play aggressively. Seems to be coming from my fingers over the sensitive pickups. Can't figure it out. Do I just need to learn how to lighten up on my picking or...

Today at rehearsal the guys asked me if I had a button on my sleeve because I was sending a clicking noise through the PA when I played. Never did quite nail down what was going on but it seems like it was coming from either the frets when I pushed them down with my left hand or when I plucked...

You know it when you hear it. The band is playing live but there is no, or very little, stage sound. All the sound is out front and it sounds like it could be a recording but you know it's live. I think I need a good sound engineer to answer this as I have not heard this type of mix often...

Anyone wish to share any tips or tricks, other than listening to the dreaded metronome, that bassists and drummers use to keep perfectly in time. Most drummers often use sticks to get the band to start on beat and the musicians often listen for certain beats or rolls to end together but does...

We are a pretty good Classic Rock Band. 6 members in all including lead female singer, Keys/Vocalist, Rhythm Guitar/Vocalist, Lead guitar, Drums and Bass. We do everything from Moody Blues to ZZ-Top and some Blondie very well. But we are having the worst time getting our name out there to get...

Anyone have tabs for Tumblin Dice, Happy and/or Jumpin' Jack Flash in the Key of B? Always have trouble when the guys go and change keys on me. Can't rehearse to the recording. Anything would be greatly appreciated. Just call me musically challenged.

We are a 5 piece male "Classic Rock" band with an additional lead female singer. That's 2 guitars, a bass, drums and Keyboards. At least 2 guys have decent lead vocal ability. Generally speaking, most Classic Rock bands play the same stuff and most female singers sing the same stuff. I'd...

We need to learn about 5 - 6 new songs a week and I'm stressing. I have years of experience in music but I play mostly by ear and a bass tab here and there. Is anyone aware of a rig where I can hook my bass up to my Ipod and hear both, at the same time through my earphones. What about a...

My 1st bass is a used Ibanez SR500. I could tell it was not played much. Built in 2006 and still had the original strings. I really like the action. Had a new set of strings installed and that's it. After I knew I'd be doing this a while I figured I'd need a backup Bass and sprung for a...

Played lead guitar for years and experienced many types of bass players but I have always loved listening to, and been impressed by bass and drums that were in the pocket. Makes the difference between a room full of listeners and a room full of dancers. Alas, now I am the bass player and...

I have an Ibanez SR500 and I like it. It's my 1st bass. I chose it because I do not have large hands. My only real issue with it, and I think it's more my problem, is I sometimes push the E string too far (off the fretboard) to the left when pushing down and I get fret noise. I've been...

Have an opportunity to trade an old Silvertone 150 watt guitar amp for an Orange Crush 100BXT. Interesting to me because I now play bass and not guitar. Just wondering how the Orange Crush 100BXT will serve me as an on-stage monitor since I go through the house PA. Appreciate all comments...

Will be going through mains via an Eden WT direct box. Just concerned that I may not be able to hear myself on stage. Need some suggestions for the best way to do that. Open to all thoughts. For example, what are the benefits/drawbacks to using in ear monitors over an Amp? What are some...

Any suggestions for songs that might work. We have a good keyboard player so strings/horns would be no problem. We are a classic rock band. As always, thanks so much for the suggestions. You guys always come through.

Help a newbe out. I play an Ibanez Sr500 and would like to add a Fender to my arsenal. What are the differences between the Jazz and the Precision Bass?

Curious how many Bass players are sticklers for matching bass lines note for note. I play classic Rock and some songs have simple, straight forward, bass lines and the song would not be the same without them. But, for example, I started learning "Love Her Madly', by the doors, recently and...

I've been rehearsing going straight through the PA and it seems to be working for me. I really like the thought of showing up for gigs with just my bass and the Eden WT direct box. Do I really need one of those Bass Amps bigger then I am when I play live? We play classic rock. All thoughts...

What year did Ibanez replace one of its balance knobs with a toggle switch? I just bought a used SR500 and it does not have a toggle. Just trying to get an idea how old it is. It does have Barts SK1 and sure does not appear to ever had any work done to reconfigure. Appreciate any help...

I just bought a used Ibanez SR500 and I am a 65 year old newly converted bass player from guitar so I still tend to use the pick while playing bass more often than not. Trying to get into finger picking more often but its gonna take a while. Want to put some new strings on the Ibanez...

Whenever we rehearse it never fails that the instruments soon begin to drown out the vocals and when we try to turn up the vocals, we get feedback. So, we ask everyone to please turn down a notch or two and then people, either can't hear themselves or they, cannot hear each other. We have an 8...

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I am 65 and face the real prospect of gigging again. Unfortunately, we have no roadies. I will be lugging my own equip. Have an Ibanez SDGR 500 that I love. One of the lighter basses around. Looking for a lite amp that will easily fill a medium room. My back and shoulders just cringe at...