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After not playing much for 15 months we've got a gig so I dragged out my gear, tuned up and set the intonation perfectly at the 12th fret. I found that I was out of tune - check tuning on open string, perfect - 12th fret, perfect. But at the 5th fret and below I was out by an eighth to a...

I volunteer at a thrift shop (Lifeline for you Aussies) and this came in recently. It's an ibanez RB960 with a hard case all in very good condition. The manager priced it at A$650 which I think is fair but I'm not going to argue. Does anyone have any further information on this bass? There's...

I don't know if I'm posting this in the right place but I've just found this Ibanez RG 650 at my local thrift shop. I'm a volunteer at the thrift shop so they let me bring it home to try it out and to see if all the electronics work. It's got some sicky pots and I'm pretty sure it hasn't been...

We're getting a little bit of push-back from clubs we used to gig at regularly. Has anyone (particularly in the Australian market) had any virus related cancellations?

Further to my other thread "too much honk?" take a look at the video from my band's recent outing. A friend of a friend runs a biz doing drone shots for real estate and such and wanted to try out some new 360° gear. He's thrown everything at it in this video I guess because he could and...

I did a show with my four piece last week and it really rocked. Because we cover bands with multiple guitars and keys with only one guitar and one bass I usually get my tone right out front. Is it a bit too much this time? Using a Sadowsky metro UV60 4 string, no effects, D800 amp and...

After playing straightforward 70's rock for years the band wants to put a few funky tunes in the set and they want it a bit ... slappy. I've never needed to learn to slap but now it's imperative. The right hand techniques I can work out but it's the amp settings I'm struggling with, help me...

It gets pretty humid in Sydney over summer and my gloss neck gets that bit too sticky on those outdoor and sweaty club gigs. Any downsides to hitting the neck with a bit of wet'n'dry paper? EDIT: I just did the job with some 800 grade wet'n'dry (dry not wet) down to the base layer of whatever...

Driving home post gig after a train wreck gig. The elements, for your pleasure. 1. Drummer of 3 years (and musical director) can't make the gig so we use a new guy. Only one rehearsal with him. He hasn't learnt many songs and/or has a very different style. 2. Rhythm guitarist has new amp and a...

I'm thinking of converting my CS Journeyman Jazz from VTVT to a VVT. Richter have a VVT prewired kit but the wiring doesn't seem to look like it's an easy job. Anyone done this? Pros, Cons?

It just happened, my gear is now worth more than my car.

I just got the last part of my stack of doom. Now I need some guidance on wiring it up. From bottom to top: 115, 2x10, 112 Wired: one output to 115, one output to 2x10 then through to the 112 Correct? Alternatives? I'm playing classic rock usually without FOH, mostly with the Sadowsky but...

Can anyone give me a likely production date and specs on this one?

I did a site search and didn't see anything so if I've missed it please excuse me, first time in this part of the site.

First time out for the whole setup. Sounding pretty cool.

So I go to a major sporting event every year and they out on a lot of top line acts before, during and after the action over the three days. It's an awesome event and I've seen bands I'd probably never cross the road for at home and been blown away by their performances. And I've seen old...

Start with a D800 head, what cabs would you go with from the Mesa range? (Specs: Medium size gigs, minimal FOH support, classic rock, loud drummer, using Fender Jazz and Sadowsky Metroline) Subway 1x12 and a 1x15?Subway 1x12 and a 2x10? Mesa Powerhouse range?

I saw a post a little while ago about obstructed stages. This is from our gig at Sydney's Pendle Hill Inn, the pole is inches away from the foldback. That said, great sounding room and a great venue. What's your most obstructed stage? Pics or it didn't happen. (I'm right behind the world's...

I'm looking at this combination, is this a "last rig ever" setup. Sounds pretty good to me which is enough but are there any drawbacks apart from the weight of the cab? (That's a D800 not the D800+ - bad choice of abbreviation)

For the first time ever we have a funky-ish song in the setlist so I had to learn to do the slap and pop thing. (Fly Away by Kravitz, I know it's not strictly slap but it's how I'm covering it.) It's just some straightforward octaving but its now got me intreagued and it's a style that I should...

Just hit the doorstep. Fender CS 1960 Jazz.

I've noticed that some songs "feel" better when played at 5% or so faster than the original recorded track. I've noticed that some big acts also increase their live performance bpm. Is this a thing? I find that some songs played live at the original speed "drag" horribly and clear the dance...

Three gigs this week, different venues, some good, some bad. Gig 1: a harbourside cafe/bar, filled to the brim with enthusiastic punters, good money, pretty tight performance (for us), gorgeous weather, rebooked on the day. Pretty much a gig you'd like to do every week. Gig 2: 3hr drive to...

Before After Mucho better but not wild about the gap. Edit. So I'd better finish the post, someone came to the door mid post and I forgot to complete. I always thought that the lime pickguard was a bit anaemic so I changed to tort. Waddya think? Money well spent on the mod? Fixed, or at...

So we've got this pro guitarist subbing for us, toured with national acts, recorded albums, tutor to the stars, etc. He's done three gigs and a rehearsal with us and it's been awesome but it hasn't been "social" as we're gigging not sitting around shooting the breeze. This weekend we had two...

Rumble 500 combo, getting an external cab. Should I use the XLR or a speaker cable? What's the difference?

This refers to the Australian market. I've been on the hunt for some Fender gear of late but Fender Au have no stock and aren't even taking orders. Does this mean that there are new models and ranges on the way? I was looking for Rumble cabs specifically and as a side issue AVRI of any type...

This actually happened tonight at rehearsal. God's honest truth! The guitarist thought he was too loud so instead of turning his amp down he tried his industrial ear protection and was totally serious about it. I used to bring a 500w amp to compete then decided that was the wrong approach. I...

I turned over all my basses this year. I bought an American Pro P Bass, loved it. Then I thought I should get an American Pro J bass, a real surprise package, liking it but still coming to grips with it. I then bought a custom shop 64 P bass but I didn't love the neck, I really couldn't get to...

I bought a used P bass that had been in storage for years. A decent price paid. But it's got some stank. It's musty if you want a description but the question is how do I freshen it up? It's a lacquer finish, I've already cleaned it with water and a bit of spray cleaner (spray n wipe), lemon...

I've just bought an American pro Jazz which is very nice with the regular strings but I do like a bit more thump. Would flats make the difference? And if so what type? I play with a soft pick exclusively and mostly do classic rock. My current amp for gigging is a Rumble 500 and I tend to keep...

I bought the American Pro P bass back in February and was blown away by the build quality and tone. I've developed a seriously unnatural affection for it. Having sold a lot of dud gear recently and ... well, just because I wanna, I thought that I should round out the collection with a Jazz. I...

Last night we went along to see Debbie Harry and what's left of Blondie, a twofer with Cyndi Lauper. I was a reasonably sized Blondie fan way back when and I've played some fun Blondie tunes over the years so why not take the Mrs out for the night. The gig was at the Sydney ICC, a purpose...

After much bitching and moaning both here at TB and in everyday conversation our band leader finally sacked our lead guitarist. Apart from his many and various crimes against melody, rhythm and structure what brought him down was his attitude and lack of commitment to the group. Anyway, that's...

I've got a little bit of GAS right now and I can get hold of one of these babies. They look good but I can't find any reviews or feedback on them. Should I spend a king's ransom on it or not? Any feedback is appreciated.

I don't know how it translates but here in Australia when something is your "hoo doo" it means that it's got your number, it's going to beat you every time. So I've got to learn "You are to me everything" by The Real Thing. I already play faster, funkier, more complex songs but for some reason...

Everyone knows that on the odd occasion there'll be nobody at the gig, it happens. We played to bar staff and security once, not a solitary punter. You take the good with the bad, right? We've got a lead guitarist who isn't all that good, he takes forever to learn new songs, makes the same...

I have a really lightweight Squire P Bass that is awesome for feel and for long gigs but it didn't really cut through. A bit meh really. So I got an Aguilar 4P-Hot replacement pickup, did the swap and BANG, new Bass. I just got back from rehearsal and the Squire has gone from pussycat to honey...

After a long time looking I'm just about to spend a not inconsiderable sum, A$1520 (that's Australia dudes), on a Markbass CMD121P. I've made some expensive mistakes in the past and don't want to make another. Any warnings or affirmations?

I'd long used a little GK MB112 combo for rehearsals but I changed to using my Fender Rumble 115 cab and 500w head. Because the Rumble "gig rig" sounded so different to the GK in rehearsal I could never get really comfortable with it on stage so it was logical (to me) to rehearse with the gig...