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  1. MonTheNicol

    Why do great things happen by mistake!

    Good Afternoon TBer's (Yes, afternoon, salutations from across the pond) I decided that as much as I like the sound of TI flats, The lack of bite did not suit my taste. I needed the bite a P bass can give. (I just wish I could have two P bass's, one with flats, one with rounds.) So I decided...
  2. MonTheNicol

    A string problem

    Hi All, I have recently purchased a Squier Vintage 70's J Bass. I am obviously not expecting top quality, the only factor annoying me is the fact that the A string sounds dead. It seems OK if I'm using a pick, but all I hear is finger noise if not. Considering I use my fingers 80% of the time...
  3. MonTheNicol

    Stock Strings

    Has anyone had a big difference between strings factory fitted onto a bass, and their fresh, packeted equals. For example, lots of Fender/Squier basses come with Fender 7250ML sets. My opinion of these are pretty mixed but I have only tried the sets that are factory fitted (on both my P and J)...
  4. MonTheNicol

    The People Opinion of Rotosound 66 Nickels!

    Good day! I read a lot of mixed criticism regarding the Rotosound Steel 66's. However I can't say I have read any opinions about the Rotosound Nickel 66's. The strings I am blabbering on about: [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] I would like people's opinions of these please? Thanks
  5. MonTheNicol

    Time to adjust plucking hand technique

    I have found out that for years I have been very, very silly. (and no insult meant to people that can do it) I have never used my right hand (plucking hand) to mute strings. I have always kept my thumb anchored on a pickup and my hand in a lose fist. I have used my left hand to attempt to...
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    Yamaha TRBX504?

    Thinking of buying a TRBX504, researched online and rarely find somebody who has something bad to say. Anybody had any experiences with this bass? Seems a excellent bass that wont bankrupt me.