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  1. Donavan12

    Picked up a new Squier Jazz!

    Ordered this guy today and am Eager for its arrival, anyone have this model and can share quality pictures? I’m planning on swapping out the PG for a white pearloid to match the inlays I was in the market for a jazz bass and had my eye on this model for awhile, it will live happily along with...
  2. Donavan12

    2026 4003 NBD!

    Ordered a discounted Jetglo 4003 from SW , expected to arrive in a few days Has this headstock blemish Paid 1900 shipped I’ve got a set of the older style ric knobs( the silver top kind) ready to go when it arrives to install ;) Anyway, this model has the updated bridge and single DA truss...
  3. Donavan12

    Geddy Project: share your parts basses!

    MIM geddy with a neck swap, I lust after the appearance of the American geddy bass and they’re both made of alder bodies but differ quality electronics, I’m hoping to one day swap in the guts from the USA geddy bass into this one 😎 it doesn’t sound horrible as-is but I just loved the tone I was...
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    NBD : Geddy returns

    I sold this geddy bass locally back in like February or march, I reached out to the guy who happened to buy another bass of mine and ask him if he would sell it back to me, and he did! I swapped in the tort PG to replace the black one, still adjusting to the look Strung with new strings
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    UPDATE on my parts build..hipshot kicks booty!

    Like the title says…I’ve finished my bass for now, I briefly had a fender high mass bridge installed, removed that and installed the Hipshot kickass bridge instead which is slightly beefier and the ball ends of the strings are hidden(a nice touch!) the saddles have adjustable string spacing...
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    My Fender Parts Build

    This is my custom “parts bass” i built myself using a classic vibe neck with pearl inlays and binding, Fender Player Plus alder body, a white pearl pickguard from a USA bass that I had, dropping in some tom Brantley rewinds in it for some More oomph! I’m a sucker for inlays and binding and...
  7. Donavan12

    Squier classic vibe 70s active pickup swap

    Just grabbed this new squier model(mainly for the beautiful neck)I’ve got a new set of Tom Brantley’s I was going to throw in a different bass, can they be installed into this bass? It has an active/passive switch , not too knowledgeable about the rest of the preamp/preamps in general I plan on...
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    Tom Brantley Geddy Pickups

    I’ve been on the fence about getting these pickups, anyone have them and like them? I have a Fender Player Plus Jazz that sounds okay(better though my Shapeshifter pedal) but I was debating about dropping in tom Brantley’s Thoughts? I know some of geds tone also comes from the spacing, I’ve...
  9. Donavan12

    My Fender Hard Case is coming apart(FIX?)

    The foam is separating from the Plastic on the lid portion of the case, what glue would fix/hold/be safe to use to fix? I want to know if there’s any hope before going out and buying a new case I really like this case and it’s around $250 for the same one new Thanks for input!
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    NBD! AGAIN! USA Geddy Lee Jazz Bass

    I just scored a secondhand USA gedd that’s near mint, it’s my very first American made fender(I briefly had a Mexican made geddy and other Mexican fenders in the past, never owned MIJ or CIJ before so I can’t speak of their quality but I know it’s great!) 😊 pictures will come after I receive...
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    Ric owners who have swapped in a Hipshot bridge

    I have a hipshot bridge coming tomorrow for my 2017 4003s and from my research it should be a direct swap, I haven’t taken apart the old bridge yet but I’m assuming the ground wire is soldered to it Can I just snip it where it attaches or do I need a soldering iron, I’m assuming it can just be...
  12. Donavan12

    NBD! 4003S FG

    New bass I recently acquired Neck is straight, brand new strings(I used nickel 45-100 gauge rounds) It had flats on it before but I mainly use rounds, it’s a beauty! Previous owner installed treble bezel! It plays nice and sounds like a ric 😎
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    Scale length for 4003s bass

    Im looking to replace the strings on my ric I’m looking at getting nickels in a 45-100 gauge but wondering if I should buy medium scale or long scale I don’t want the windings to taper off before the nut slot since I’ve had issues with that on other basses(oops! Wrong scale length lol,) Let me...
  14. Donavan12

    YYZ Shapeshifter Pedal GED Tone?

    Like title says I’ve got the shape shifter pedal, I’m looking for a tone similar to GED’s old ric tone with my 4003…so far I’ve cranked all the knobs on the bass and “pulled up on the push/pull pot for the vintage sound” and had the PU selector in the middle position…I’ve tried rolling off the...
  15. Donavan12

    NBD!!!! 4003 Jetglo

    Pictures obviously don’t do justice(you ric owners know what I mean! ;) ) Neck is flatter shape than I was expecting but it’s still very comfortable to play! Be sure to view the full sized pictures!
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    Buying my first Ric

    Like title says I’m in the market for a Ric 4003(non s) I’ve never owned one but I have played a few of them that have been at Local pawn stores and what not There’s several for sale from guitar center but they’re $2000 and up used I wanted to spend around 1800 or so since that’s what I’ve seen...
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    NBD ! MIM Geddy

    New bass day! I love the neck profile of j basses opposed to a chunkier p neck I managed to score a sunburst 2018 geddy jazz from reverb for under $800 it was 620 plus shipping it’s not in mint condition but it’s not all beat up or anything anyways the shop has 100% positive feed back They...
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    SOLD Musicman Sterling Ray 4

    Listing one of my pride and joys ;) Bought on September 9th from my local GC it plays and sounds great, could probably benefit from a setup to your liking, it's never left my home and comes from smoke free environment. Case included! Will ship for agreed upon price(not sure how much it will cost...
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    SOLD Squier Jazz Bass Neck

    MAKE offer! Unloaded neck, it’s in good shape I purchased a used affinity bass from local CL, ended up swapping on a different neck for my personal taste. Minima fretwear, truss rod works, oiled fretboard with Dunlop 65 :-)
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    For Sale Blue Pearloid ShieldedBronco Bass Pickguard

    Ordered from flea bay for my old Black Squier Bronco but ended up trading that bass for a full scale. It’s brand new, has the protective plastic and was cut specifically for the Bronco basses. It is shielded on the back and the pictures don’t do justice, this is a very beautiful PG! Dress up...
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    SOLD Tech 21 NYC Sansamp YYZ Geddy Lee Signature

    Great pedal! Just don’t use it much I’ve noodled with it twice since purchasing. Price includes shipping in US. No power supply, just used a 9 volt for power. Everyone loves them!
  22. Donavan12

    SOLD Squier Classic Vibe 70’s Jazz Bass Sunburst

    Hi tBers looking to part with my j Bass. I purchased it roughly a month ago and just am looking to stick with my other Bass that has a rosewood neck. It has never left my home and the only mods I’ve done was add the black pearl pickguard(no extra holes needed to drill or anything) I also have a...
  23. Donavan12

    Ric Hi-Gain Neck PU

    I have a hi gain pickup with the adjustable pole pieces....I have not touched them from factory spec...I read(may be false info) that you're not supposed to turn them at all and it can ruin the pickup...should I leave as is? Or would it benefit to tweak to taste? Sorry for noob question any...
  24. Donavan12

    Squier Bronco Mods....another thread

    I’ve seen numerous threads on this, but if I’m posting in the wrong place please move to right category. I picked up a used black bronco in good shape(with a huge bow in the neck) I took it home, cleaned it up, new strings and neck is at straight as an arrow with low fast action, sounds and...
  25. Donavan12

    Your choice in bass customizations? Show me your bass!

    So, I'm a huge Fender Jazz fan. I'm also a fan of making my bass look unique instead of having an all stock appearence. I like Musicman, Fender Jaguar, Mustang, Musicmaster, Rickenbacker and of course frankenbasses! I'd like to see your personal customizations! Here's what my choices are for my...
  26. Donavan12

    Just a shout out and a thanks

    Hello Talk bass community. So this is for those concerned with purchasing here from TB. Prior to joining, I shopped on Craigslist, eBay, amazon ,etc. I've been ripped off numerous times. I've been pretty careful though. Just recently, I purchased a bass neck from a member here and I am super...
  27. Donavan12

    Wanting to purchase jazz bass neck

    Looking to buy a jazz neck that will fit my affinity body. Anyone selling? I have paypal, have checked ebay and other places already. Looking to see what's out there. Thanks!
  28. Donavan12

    RUSH fans, check out my axe!

  29. Donavan12

    Picking Out A New Bass. ...input. Rickenbacker Vs Jazz

    Alrighty, over the next few months I'm looking into a new bass rig. So I'd like to buy either a Rickenbacker 4001 or Fender Jazz bass with block inlays. I'm leaning towards the Ric since I've always wanted to own one, have played several and dig the tone and sound. As far as jazz bass I was...
  30. Donavan12

    Super Rant... Am I alone?

    Okay, so this is something that frustrates me to no end! I've jammed with a few guys, not recently but I've really been wanting to start a band. I always get shot down when I mention I have a SQUIER vintage mod, or CV. Seriously? What the ****. Some of the squiers are just as good if not a...
  31. Donavan12

    New player update Classic Vibe

    So I purchased a new bass today. I went with a like new Squier Classic Vibe Jazz bass. I love these things. Initially I had purchased an Affinity Jazz. I got that bass today and it was a Chinese made affinity not the standard Indonesian. I didn't really like the sound so I returned it and...
  32. Donavan12

    Picking Between Basses(Squier Bullet Vs. Squier Affinity)

    Hey folks, I haven't posted in awhile. I'm in the market for a new bass. Now, no discrimination here please. I'm trying to pick between a Squier Affinity Series Jazz OR a Squier Bullet Jazz. I've played some newer affinity models and they seem awesome. I found some cheap bullet models on ebay...