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  1. birminghambass

    Another buyer beware thread

    Hey TB, just wanted to share an experience with you. I bought this bass on 6/30: https://www.talkbass.com/classifieds/2021-fender-american-performer-p-bass.1684641/ A newer member yes, a good price yes. Red flags, sure. I sent a PM with questions. He responded with answers. Very polite, and...
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    Most unconventional jazz pickups

    Hey TB, I'm looking for something decidedly different. I've got 4 jazz basses: USA Geddy, MIA Jazz, 72 Fender, and an American Performer. I've got various passive pickups in the first 3, EMGs in the last. I've already got several basses with EMGs so I'm looking to put something different in that...
  3. birminghambass

    Oh Guitar Center, will you ever learn?

    Found this gem on their used site. They probably paid $700 or so for this monstrosity...
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    NOOOOOOOOOO!!!

    Why???? Whyyyyyy????? https://ebay.io/m/YO6umj
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    Show me your worthless bass

    I have an acoustic bass that was rescued from a dumpster. The electronics don't work, and there's significant damage on the back that's covered up with a large sticker. No clue what the brand is. It plays ok, I leave it in the "kid cave" where my kids watch TV or play videogames. It actually...
  6. birminghambass

    Where does music fit in to your career?

    Hey TB. As my 21 year old son approaches college graduation I'm left wondering "what if"? He's an astounding musician. Tons of awards, free college, played all over the world, etc. He's going to be a professional musician. His path is one that I started 30 years ago and then quickly turned away...
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    Refund etiquette???

    Hey TB, been on here over 20 years (geez), over 400 transactions. I had an issue come up, first time for me. So in my hundreds of deals here only a handul times have I had to refund a buyer or request a refund from a seller due to an piece of gear not working. It's been a few amps, a few...
  8. birminghambass

    Rare chicken wing xylophone necked Warwick!

    Found on Reverb, act now as these don't come up often!!!
  9. birminghambass

    NBD Another killer Schecter

    Hey TB, I discoved the wonderful world of Schecter a few years ago. I've owned at least 200 basses over the years (I know, insanity) of all different brands and models. Schecters are unbelievably consistent and high quality. Their fit/finish and construction is easily on par with my American...
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    How did it survive? (USPS rant)

    Hey TB, my latest adventure with our fine postal service. Bass purchased 9/27, shipped the next day from NJ. I'm in Birmingham, AL. 9/30 it arrives in Atlanta, a 2 hour drive from my house. No update for TEN DAYS! I file a missing mail claim. 3 days later it resurfaces, back in NJ! The seller...
  11. birminghambass

    Squier Paranormal Jazz review

    Picked one of these up last week, used from Guitar Center. As someone who's owned hundreds of basses through the years, I feel compelled to talk about this bass. I'm a Fender guy. This one caught my eye. Cool styling, good reviews, $300 price tag. Plus it appears to have Aguilar pickups. It...
  12. birminghambass

    C'mon Guitar Center, really???

    A store that sells basses did this. Probably even has a few Ernie Balls hanging on their walls. Shameful. [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
  13. birminghambass

    Does this Fender look all original?

    On Reverb, I'm thinking it's been worked on. Thoughts?
  14. birminghambass

    First time Rickenbacker owner! (review)

    Hey TB, the day has finally come. After 30 years of playing bass, and owning at least 100 instruments in that time, I now own a Rickenbacker. Being a huge Geddy fan I've always lusted after that huge, snarly tone he got out of his Rick. Here are my thoughts: It's a satin black 2019 4003...
  15. birminghambass

    Do you play bass standing vs sitting?

    Hey TB, I recently bought a bass that weighs about 10lbs. I'm not strict on weight but this one feels a bit heavy on my shoulder (also not a FSO, so it doesn't balance great). I considered selling it but then reality hit me: I play most of the time sitting down. Before COVID I was a weekend...
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    Weird truss rod issue

    Hey TB, need some help. Bought a 20 year old Schecter this week. Fantastic bass, looks like it's barely been used. Played nice when I got it home but I wanted the action a bit lower so I went to tighten the truss rod. I've successfully adjusted a neck probably 1000 times on at least 50...
  17. birminghambass

    The year is 2040...

    I just left the Guitar Center isle at Walmart. The basses (both of them) are in a locked cabinet, so I couldn't play either. It was a Wednesday and this particular Walmart only has human employees on Monday. I was hoping they would have the new Fender Professional VIII 4 string but sadly, they...
  18. birminghambass

    SOLD Lindy Fralin PJ set

    Standard winds PJ set with humcancelling bridge J. Excellent condition. $165 shipped or possibly trade for a different PJ set. I already have EMGs, Nords, and GZRs,so... something different.
  19. birminghambass

    SOLD Fender, BA II, and Spector bridges

    All in good condition, see pics. Chrome BadAss 2 slotted, with extra saddles. $55 shipped SOLD Fender Hi Mass, chrome, with screws $39 shipped SOLD Black Spector Legend $25 shipped
  20. birminghambass

    SOLD P bass stuff bundle

    P pickups from a 2007 Fender American Standard Dunlop flatwounds, used on a 4-in line Fender Red tort guard Bridge cover for a P bass $65 shipped Pics to follow...
  21. birminghambass

    SOLD Gotoh GB640 Res O Lite set of 4

    Best tuners on the market IMO. 4 in-line, fits Fender. Non-reverse style. $90 shipped, $80 local. USA only. Pics to come.
  22. birminghambass

    Need pickguard suggestions please

    Just acquired a Fender P, black and rosewood. It wears a tort guard but I want to change it up. I also have a red tort and black guard. Looking for something different. Suggestions? Please post a pic! The bass:
  23. birminghambass

    Hi, my name is Birminghambass and I'm addicted to black basses

    I can't get enough. No other color seems to stick around. I need help. Ok, so the black cherry Spector and silver burst P aren't black. But they're black-ish. Kinda.
  24. birminghambass

    SOLD Master Effects Super 800

    Awesome preamp, selling to buy the bigger version. No issues, but like a tank. $155 + $10 to ship. Will consider trades for other preamps.
  25. birminghambass

    No longer available Schecter 004

    The past few years I've been on a Schecter binge. Time to let some go. Beautiful 2 piece ash body with binding, finish is like a Warwick or the sandblasted Fenders. You can feel the grain through the finish. Has nicks, dings, and some scratches. They don't really show up well on this type of...
  26. birminghambass

    SOLD EMG / Aguilar Spector stuff PRICE DROPS

    Stuff from a Spector. Shipping included in price. USA ONLY! EMG 35p set. Comes in boxes with cables. $40 each or $75 for both. For $95 total I'll add a 35JCS so you can try different combinations. Yep, all 3 for $95 shipped. Aguilar OBP-2 wired preamp. Volume/blend/bass/treble. $89 shipped
  27. birminghambass

    SOLD Tech 21 VT DI

    Hey TB, VTDI on the block. Good condition, shows minor signs of wear/use. Functions perfectly, no issues. Looking for $ or trade for another preamp. DI not necessary, cab sim preferred but also not required. $165 + $9 to ship
  28. birminghambass

    SOLD Pickups: P, J, EMG, Nord, etc.

    Hey TB, cleaning out the parts drawer. All prices include shipping. PP is fine. Nordstrand NJ4SV. My all time favorite jazz set. I don't need multiple sets though. $155 Fender Custom Shop 62 Precision. Included brass grounding plate. $95 SOLD EMG 35 shaped soap bars. I have a 35P, and a 35 JCS...
  29. birminghambass

    SOLD Fender Classic bass case

    Hasn't left my house since I got it. Shows minor signs of use. Fits a P or a J. These are $200 new. $80 + actual shipping.
  30. birminghambass

    SOLD Fender Custom Shop 62 Precision pickup

    Excellent condition, comes with brass shielding plate, plenty of leads. Pics incoming $99 shipped
  31. birminghambass

    SOLD Gotoh GB640 Tuners

    Set of 4 ultralight tuners, the best out there IMO. These will fit any Fender style headstock. Chrome, excellent condition, no issues. Screws and ferrules included. Ships in original Gotoh box. $90 shipped
  32. birminghambass

    SOLD EMG 35TW pickup set

    2 EMG 35TWs, with wiring harness and push/pull pots for each pickup. Dual modes: single coil or dual coil, basically a Jazz and CS dual coil pickup in 1. The EMG logos are black so you can flip them (single coil in front or back of the housing) for different tone combinations. Specs: Invalid...
  33. birminghambass

    No longer available Schecter 004

    Hey TB, I've got another gem from Schecter on the block. Made in Korea, fantastic fit/finish, plays like a dream. Great condition, just some light scuffing in places and mild scratches on the back. Normal playing wear. Ash body, maple neck, jazz width brass nut, neck and body binding. Replaced...
  34. birminghambass

    SOLD Sansamp PSA 2.0

    Excellent condition, lightly used. Works fantastic on bass as well as guitar. Infinitely tweakable. The guitar settings can be adjusted to sound awesome for bass. Lemmy, Geddy, Sheehan, any overdriven sound you want is in there. Does clean tube amps too. I'm just looking for something simpler...
  35. birminghambass

    SOLD Gotoh GBR640 Res-O-Light tuners + others

    Package deals only, see below. I've got a set of 4 GBR640 Res-O-Light with ferules. Needs a good polishing. Set of 4 chrome gotoh-ish tuners from an Ibanez. 4 right side. Set of 4 black Gotoh tuners. 4 right side. Set of 4 MIJ Fender tuners with ferules. 1 USA G&L ultralight tuner. I'll sell in...
  36. birminghambass

    SOLD Fender USA Geddy Lee jazz bass TRADES ADDED

    Hey TB, letting go my prized USA Geddy. These are the best basses Fender currently makes IMHO. Plays great, no issues. 2015 model, I'm the second owner, purchased in 2016. Light playing wear, mostly on the back. Hard to see on a black bass. Weighs 9.2lbs, ships in a G&G Fender hardshell case...
  37. birminghambass

    Question for owners of the Fender USA Geddy Jazz

    Hey TB, I have 2 USA Geddy Lees. Amazing basses, the best Fender currently has to offer IMHO. Yesterday I noticed the necks differ in color. The 2015 has cream binding and inlays. The 2023 version has a much more white binding and inlays. Which does you Geddy have? Option1: Or option 2:
  38. birminghambass

    Heavy neck = more stable?

    Hey TB, I recently purchased a MIA Fenders jazz neck, all maple, and it is significantly lighter than any neck I can remember owning. I took it out of the box and was shocked at how light it felt. It's on a parts bass that has had 4 different necks, all MIA Fender jazzs. Each completed bass...
  39. birminghambass

    For Sale Suncoast HD-1

    Unique OD pedal, really excells at the Geddy/Sheehan tone. Excellent condition. $165 shipped
  40. birminghambass

    NBD: Fender P MIJ ASTONISHINGLY GOOD!

    Bought this on a whim, what an amazing bass! I've owned 50+ Fenders over the years, this is one of the nicest I've ever played. Including a few Aerodynes that I didn't really care for. Never like the neck dive or bland stock pickups. This one is fantastic. Neck is super fast, seems slimmer than...