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Hi folks Anybody had one of these? Just wondering how they’d compare to something more modern, like an Ashdown ABM or Fender Rumble? It would be used for small to medium size venues and wonder how it would hold up. There’s one being sold local to me and I have messaged to see if I can go and...

Hi all I'm wanting a passive bass again and I have the opportunity of trading my Ibanez SR4000e for a Lakland 44-60 Skyline model. There's not many reviews I can find on these, although there is a video on YouTube of a dude playing one and it sounds very nice. Does anybody have one, or had...

Hi guys I'm looking for some info on my Japanese made P Bass. I love this bass and will never get rid. One thing that ive noticed is the neck on it is a 57 reissue neck, but the body is a 3CS finish, which I believe would only be used for 62 reissue models? Ive taken the neck off and that's...

As the thread title says, I'm getting electrical hum when I touch the pole pieces on my P Bass. From what I've read, this is common and I need to ground the pickups, so what's the best/easiest way to do this? Cheers

Hi all, I've just bought a black/white ply Pickguard for my Jack Casady bass, however the pickups binding etc are cream, so want to change white on the scratch plate to a cream colour to match. Any suggestions on how to do this? I've read that coffee can be used, but is there any other...

Hi guys, As the topic says, how can we get gigs? We are a newly formed four piece covers band covering bands such as Oasis, the Jam, The Kinks, Stone Roses, stereophonic, the strokes and so on.. All in our 20s. We've phoned various different venues asking for dates and going out with a...

Hi all I'm going to be upgrading the pickups on my jazz bass and have some questions firstly before proceeding. I've got custom shop pickups to go in and they've come with a brass shielding plate with a ground wire on it, but where do I ground the wire to? Obviously it will go through to the...

Hi guys I've recently bought new pickups and pots/wiring etc for my MIM jazz bass, and I'm thinking of shielding the cavities/back of pick guard etc, but I'm looking for you help and advice. Am I best off using conductive paint or should I use copper shielding? Also, once I have done the...

Hi guys I'm thinking of enrolling for the SBL Academy, but can't seem to find anywhere what the price is. Anybody know what the cost is in pounds? Thanks

I have a Fender Jazz Bass MIM 70s reissue and I'm thinking of upgrading the bridge. Can somebody suggest a good replacement where I won't need to make any modifications to fit? Thanks in advance.

Anybody kind enough to tell me what amp settings I should be using to get a similar sound to Bruce Foxton? I'm away with work at the moment so can't mess around myself and would be grateful of somebody could help me out for when I get home on Friday. Thanks

Hi all Any exercises out there that I can use to improve my right hand finger style technique? I converted to bass last July from guitar, so can play with a pick no problem at all, but my finger style technique could do with improving. That said, I'm not a million miles away. Thanks Martin

What are these like? Any common faults I should be concerned about? At 8ohms, am I right in thinking this is 500w? Thanks

Hi guys Question regarding my Orange Bass Terror 500 which I've only had a couple of weeks. I've noticed this evening that after turning the amp off, if I then switch it straight back on, to standby or 'on', it's sometimes taken up to a minute to start up again. after leaving it ten...

Hi all Does it make any difference if I was to leave my cab on it's casters, or is it advisable to take the casters off when rehearsing/gigging? Thanks

Hi all Got a couple of songs on our set list where I need to play with overdrive - one of these songs is Club Foot by Kasabian. Any idea what overdrive pedal Chris Edwards uses? Thanks Martin

Hi guys I'm in a 3 piece band and we are going to be buying PA in the next month or so but we are unsure what power we should be looking to get. I have a Orange Bass terror 500 amp and 410 cab, and the guitarist has a vox ac 30 with 212 speakers. The drummer is relatively loud. Would 300...

Hi guys I've just bought the new Rumble 410 cab by Fender - link below, and I'm going to be using my Orange Bass Terror 500 with it. The cab can be set to 4 or 8 ohms, which setting would you suggest I use? Invalid Link Removed thanks Martin

I'm going to be getting the Orange bass terror 500 in the next week or so, but I'm still undecided on which cab to get for it. I'm really fancying the SP212 because the size and weight is very appealing. Would this be okay for small to medium size gigs? I'm in a 3 piece band and we play...

I'm going to be buying a new amp and cab in the next couple of weeks and I'm torn between these two. I like the look of the bass terror and the reliability of orange is appealing, but the sound of the LH500 and price is also very appealing. Unfortunately there aren't any music shops near me...

Anybody got this rig? I'm really considering buying one after trying one out today, absolutely love the sound of it and it's so easy to transport. Anything problems with these to be aware of? From what I've read, orange are very reliable but would appreciate any feedback. Also, I didn't...

Hi guys What amps should I be looking at to get a nice warm vintage sound? I don't fancy anything too complicated.. I've been looking at the orange bass terror 500, but am yet to try one, but are there any others out there I should be looking at? Thanks in advance Martin

Been looking at these and really want one.. Thinking of getting one with the MBE 410 cab - can anyone give me some feedback on this set up? I love the fact that they're both so light.. Any common faults with these I should be aware of? Thanks

Hi all I'm going to be purchasing a new amp head and cab (most probably 4 x 10) in the next couple of weeks and I'm looking for some advice on which ones to look at and which ones to miss. I'm planning to spend £600 - £800 and will be playing mainly indie/brit pop sort of music, and looking...

Hi guys I've been in a band (first one) for the last couple of months and we are planning to start gigging in the new few months. Currently I have an ashdown mag 300 c-15, but will be looking to upgrade in the near future, first buying a new amp. I want to buy a head and cab rather than...

Hi all I have a Ashdown Mag 300 and the light on the VU meter has gone. Anybody know how I get a new one and how to replace it? Thanks Martin

Hi guys, I recently bought a MIM 70s Fender Jazz bass second hand, which I've recently set up, but when playing certain notes, I get a bit of string buzz. I'm pretty new to the bass, so this may well be normal, but thought I'd post for your guys' advice. The neck relief is as it should be...

Hi guys I've recently set my jazz bass up and it's playing fantastic, apart from the fact that a fretted A note on the 12th fret of the A a string is buzzing. Any ideas why this is? The action isn't too low and the neck relief is perfect, so I can't work it why just this note is buzzing when...

As the subject says, when I play the A strings on my Mexican Fender Jazz bass, the strings seems to vibrate the spring on the bridge saddle. I've tried moving the string slightly as it seems to be touching it slightly, but it still vibrates! When I touch it, it stops. Is there any way I can a...

Hi guys, Recently bought a second hand MIM 70s jazz bass, got it at a really good price but noticed one of the machine head bushes was missing. I've managed to get hold of a new one, but the bush won't go in the hole. What's the best way around this? Thanks

Hi guys, I've just purchased a couple of pedals, the boss limit enhancer and boss bass overdrive, however I don't know which order to have them in to get the best possible sound. The pedals haven't been delivered yet, so just looking to get a headset for when they arrive :) I've also got a...

Hi guys, Myself and a friend started a band a couple of months back, and we've been playing off and on with another drummer, but he can't commit to the band as he's already with another, he's just helping us out. I've put ads on the net, and on gumtree, but we are struggling to find anybody...

I'm thinking about getting a floor pedal tuner, but can't decide which one to go for. The two I've narrowed it down to are the Boss TU-3 and the Korg Pitchblack. The Pitchblack looks pretty good with good reviews and is cheaper, but are there any other tuners out there worth me looking at...

Really love Bruce Foxtons sound and know he uses Rotosound strings, but type of rotosound strings he uses? Thanks

Hi guys, I've just started a 3 piece band and our first rehearsal is in Thursday. We've all never been in a band before, but can all play. As in the bassist, what advice do you have for me just starting out? Thanks

Hi guys, Is there any software out there, preferably free, that can be used to cut the rest of a band out so all that can be heard is the bass. I suppose like a virtual mixing desk? I've just joined a band and learning a stack of songs and was wondering if there is anything out there that I...

Hi guys, Currently saving to purchase a new amp which would be suitable for small gigs in the future, and the two amps mentioned above keep coming up which would be around my price range. Can get the max 115 for around £235, and the Mag for about the same s/h. What I want to know though is...

Hi guys, Seen one of these for sale which isn't too far away from me, but if I was to gig with it in the future, would 180 watts be enough for pubs/small clubs? Thanks Martin

Hi guys I'm new to playing the bass and recently purchased a Squier P Bass Classic Vibe which I absolutely love! Question though, I find the E string is very klunky, especially when played open - is this normal, or does the action need adjusting? Thanks Martin

Hi guys I've just purchased a squier classic vibe p bass and I'm unsure as to what strings to put on it. I'm new to the bass so haven't got a clue which guage/brand to get so I'm hoping you guys can help me. Thanks in advance Martin