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  1. JoshSmith

    Where to Find Replacement Pickguard for Epiphone Korina Explorer Bass - Please HELP!

    Hey! I’m having the hardest time finding a replacement pickguard for my Epiphone Explorer. They have so many guitar ones but no bass ones anywhere. If anyone knows where to get one please let me know! Thank you :)
  2. JoshSmith

    Replacement Pickguard for Epiphone Explorer Bass - PLEASE HELP!

    hey! I’m having the hardest time finding a replacement pickguard for my Epiphone Explorer. They have so many guitar ones but no bass ones anywhere. If anyone knows where to get one please let me know! Thank you :)
  3. JoshSmith

    New Head/Rig setup, Peavey Mark IV

    Just picked up this Peavey Mark IV the other day for $50! Gonna be running it into the bottom 4x10 completely clean and then the Ampeg into the top 4x10 wet with all my pedals. Let me know what you think!
  4. JoshSmith

    Pedal Board Update! What do you think?

    Here's the board I've been working with after receiving the Hellmouth. Bass --> Boss TU-3 Chromatic Tuner --> Abominable Electronics Hellmouth --> smallsound/bigsound Buzzz --> Tech 21 Sansamp --> Abominable Electronics Unholy Grail PLEASE feel free to ask me any questions. I will gladly...
  5. JoshSmith

    Pedalboard Update!

    Heres the setup I've been using for awhile. I love it. Let me know what you think! Boss TU-3 --> Ibanez Mini Tubescreamer --> smallsound/bigsound Buzzz --> Sansamp BDDI --> Abominable Electronics Unholy Grail
  6. JoshSmith

    BOSS NS-2 Noise Suppresor vs. ISP Decimator?

    want to get a noise Suppresor soon. I've heard pros and cons to both. What do you use? What do you think would be better for me? I play bass. Fender Jazz Bass. I have a ibanez tube screamer into a Pro Co RAT into a smallsound big sound Fuzz into a Sansamp.
  7. JoshSmith

    Pedal Board Update! Would love some feedback!

    This is the board I am using now. I'm loving how this sounds. Really gritty dirty tone. Anybody have these pedals or try something like this?? Line 6 G50 > Boss TU-3 > Ibanez Mini Tubscreamer > SmallSound/BigSound Buzz > ProCo RAT > Tech 21 Sansamp BDDI.
  8. JoshSmith

    Has anyone used the Sansamp Bass Driver and the Darkglass Microtubes B7K?

    Has anyone used these pedals together? If so how is it? I wanna get a B7K but don't really want to give up my Sansamp. I was wondering how they would sound together. Thanks!
  9. JoshSmith

    Signal Chain Question!? HELP

    So i just purchased a new Bass Soul Food overdrive by Electro Harmonix today and i just want input on where people put overdrives in their signal chain. I have mine as: Bass---> Tuner---> SoulFood---> ProCo RAT---> Sansamp---> Bass Head. What do you think?
  10. JoshSmith

    Ampeg SVT 810 Lifespan??

    Total random question but I was just wondering how long do Ampeg SVT 810's last? Like how long have you had yours before it was done with and had seen it's days? I got one used last summer in really good condition and was just wondering. Thanks!!
  11. JoshSmith

    What exactly does a compressor do? I need some enlightenment.

    Okay so everyone talks about how compressor are essential. I still can't figure out what they do? Also if you do have one where in your pedal board do you put it? At the beginning or end?
  12. JoshSmith

    PickupPole Piece Question??

    So on my new Fender Jazz bass the pickups have pole pieces like sticking out of the plastic cover. Is that okay?
  13. JoshSmith

    Lowest string sounds dull/muted?! PLEASE HELP ME!!

    Im having this huge problem and its really grinding my gears. I just got my bass set up in drop c at guitar center yesterday and they put new strings on it the low c (CGCF) string sounded dull and really bad and not bright at all. They were dr's. All the other strings sounded great. Not the...
  14. JoshSmith

    Fender Maple Glossy Fretboard HELP!

    Ok so I ordered a fender standard American jazz bass with a maple fretboard today off of amazon and I was hoping it will have the glossy finish on the fretboard. Do all have the gloss finish? Please help.
  15. JoshSmith

    NEW BASS!! :) Input Welcome!

    hey guys. Today i ordered a new bass. I ordered a Fender American Standard Jazz bass! I'm in a hardcore band called Outlier from Santa Clara, CA. Anyway anybody have a fender american standard jazz bass? how do you like it? ALL INPUT WELCOME!
  16. JoshSmith

    Orange 500w, 1000w headroom?

    So I'm a little confused still by what headroom is and whether to get the 500w or 1000w version of the Orange Terror head. I play through and ampeg 8x10. Enlighten me please.
  17. JoshSmith

    Orange Terror 500 headroom?

    I'm still a little confused by what headroom is. I kind of understand it but I was wondering if I would have enough headroom if I used a 500w Orange Terror through an Ampeg 8x10 cab. I also use a sansamp bddi pedal.
  18. JoshSmith

    Orange Terror 500w or 1000w?

    So I've narrowed down my options to the orange terror bass head. But I still don't know which one to get. The 500 watt version or the 1000 watt version. I play through an Ampeg SVT-810 cab. I'm just worried that the 1000w will be too much for it to handle. But I've heard it can take it. Will...
  19. JoshSmith

    Can you run a Orange Terror 1000w into an Ampeg SVT-810?

    Can i use a 1000w orange terror and play it through my ampeg svt810 cab? i may sound dumb asking this, but im not sure about these type of things when it comes t bass. Thanks!
  20. JoshSmith

    Orange Terror 1000w Head?!

    I'm looking in to upgrading my head. I was looking at the orange and have heard its good for 'harder' genres. I play hardcore, melodic hardcore. Would it be good for that? What are your thoughts? Thanks!
  21. JoshSmith

    Orange Terror 500w Head vs. Ampeg SVT-Classic Heaf

    I'm deciding between these two heads. I'll be running through a Ampeg svt810 cab. Anybody have experiences with either? How loud can they get? Please any help is appreciated. Thanks.
  22. JoshSmith

    Darkglass Microtubes B7K

    So I'm thinking of upgrading from a Sansamp BDDI to a Darkglass B7K. What're your thoughts on the two? I want to get a punchy distorted tone. I play a schecter jazz bass into a peavey tour 700 head and ampeg 810 cab. I play melodic hardcore music. Thanks for the help.
  23. JoshSmith

    *Settings for Sansamp live?*

    I'm using a sansamp as a di box from the XLR output. I have a pro co rat right before it in my pedals. I want to achieve a punchy distorted tone to come out of the PA. Anybody have recommendations? Thanks.
  24. JoshSmith

    How To Route DI live?

    Ok so, I have a sansamp bddi and I'm going to use the XLR output to go straight to the sound guy. Do I plug in the head from the parallel output or the regular output? I would use the sansamp as a direct box and my head and cab as a stage monitor.
  25. JoshSmith

    *Which mic out of these to mic my bass cab live?*

    I want to get a mic so I can mic my cab live instead of going di. What mix out of these 4 would be best for that? I narrowed it down these because I've heard they are good for micing bass cabs. -Heil PR40 -Shure Beta 52 -AKG D112 -Audix D4
  26. JoshSmith

    What mic to mic bass cabs live?

    i want to invest in a mic because im not a fan of going direct because i love the tone i get out of my ampeg svt. I was thinking of the Shure Beta 52 or the AKG D112. Any help? I play in drop C and play hardcore music and have a punchy distorted tone, if that helps.
  27. JoshSmith

    *Mic For Bass Cab For Live Situations??*

    So I'm starting to play bigger venues and I want to mic my cab instead of just going di. Or blend both because I love the tone I get out of my Ampeg svt810. What mics do you recommend? I was looking at the AKG D112. If this helps I play hardcore music and play in drop C.
  28. JoshSmith

    What do bass players need live??

    I have a huge question. So me and my band are starting to play bigger venues. When i play live will the venue mic my cab or use a direct box? Will they provide the direct box or mic?
  29. JoshSmith

    **Peavey Tour 700 Head, Need Help Eq'ing**

    I need some help finding some good settings for hardcore/metal music. Please help me! Thanks!
  30. JoshSmith

    Weird Bass/String Problem. HELP PLEASE!

    So the weirdest thing is happening to me, I play inside my room upstairs and my low C string (I play in drop C) is bright. Not super bright but bright enough to notice. Then I go in my garage to play and it sounds so dead like noticeably dead. And this all happens in a spam of a minute and the...
  31. JoshSmith

    Very Weird String Problem! Help me figure this out!

    So the weirdest thing is happening to me, I play inside my room upstairs and my low C string (I play in drop C) is bright. Not super bright but bright enough to notice. Then I go in my garage to play and it sounds so dead like noticeably dead. And this all happens in a spam of a minute and the...
  32. JoshSmith

    String Change Question! (Tension, Action)

    Hey guys so I have a huge question that would help me out a lot. I just got DR Drop Down strings. They are .55, .75, .95, .115 and I used to have strings that were .55, .75, .90, .110. I play in drop C and I was wondering if this different action will affect my neck a lot, like the bow in it. My...
  33. JoshSmith

    Sansamp Control question!

    So I have a sansamp bddi and I don't know what these switches do. Can someone explain to me please!
  34. JoshSmith

    SANSAMP HELP! :D

    Yes I know there are other threads on this but I can't find what I need. I wanna know some settings you guys use for your Sansamp BDDI. I also use a rat pedal. I wanna get a tone like this. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=spgvPqhYjzU# I also have a Schecter Diamond Jazz bass and peavey tour 700...
  35. JoshSmith

    ***Peavey Tour 700 settings?***

    Hello I have peavey tour 700 head and play it through an Ampeg svt810. I want to try new settings so if you guys have any you use or like please share them! Thanks!
  36. JoshSmith

    Ernie Ball Cobalt Power Slinkys?

    Just purchased these strings, cause I read they had a bright tone which I like. They are also the perfect gauge for me. What are your thoughts? Are they bright? Thanks!
  37. JoshSmith

    Bass Setup question! Help!

    I'm getting my bass setup tomorrow in Drop C (CGCF) and I was wondering if it will ruin or damage my bass if I ever decide to tune up to D standard (DGCF) or D (DADG) I worry a lot and stress so if anyone could help me thanks! Also I have a string gauge of .110 - .90 - .75 - .50 is this good for...
  38. JoshSmith

    Is it okay to mix and match strings?

    I bought 2 single d'addario strings and 2 ernie ball power slinkys indvidually. Is this okay to do?
  39. JoshSmith

    Strings for Drop C. Is this good?

    I bought a single .110 d'addario for the low C and a .50 d'addario for the F and Ernie ball power slinkys for the .75 (high c) and .90 (G) is this good? I'm getting my new bass setup in Drop C tomorrow
  40. JoshSmith

    Quick Bass Setup Question!

    If I get my bass setup in Drop C (CGCF) could I easily tune to D standard? (DGCF)