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    Double Bass KK Baby Bass String Buzz

    I recently acquired a relatively unplayed KK Traditional Model Bass from 2018. The Bass is in beautiful shape and was played only for 20 mins before sitting in the case u til I purchased it 2 weeks ago. I’m noticing however that this thing has some pretty nasty string buzz and was wondering if...
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    Double Bass Bridge/Pickup Combo

    Hi all, After doing some recent reading I’ve noticed there to be some discussion regarding bridges and how they relate to pickups on EUBs. Specifically I’ve seen talk in the past of how the size of a bridge will usually impact the sound of a pickup. For instance at this time I’ve been...
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    Double Bass Stagg HDB-200 Interference Issue

    Hello, I am having a very peculiar issue with my recently purchased used Stagg HDB-200. Strangely, my playing is interrupted by a sound that is very similar in nature to the noise made when bringing a phone too close to a TV. It only lasts maybe a minute and has a ticking nature to it. Has...
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    Noob Setup Question Regarding Action

    Hey everyone, So I recently purchased a brand new Geddy Lee neck and went ahead and married it tonight to my ‘99 jazz body. The last neck that it saw was a fretless and I haven’t messed with the bridge at all since as I won’t have access to my hex key set until this weekend. After joining the...
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    The Curious Case of the Fender Custom Shop Jaco Pastorius Pickups

    I’ll go ahead and begin by saying that I’ve included pictures below of what I received when I bought the pickups. To sum it up, I recently purchased a set of the Fender Custom Shop Jaco Pastorius pickups and when I received them I was surprised to see that the seller had cut the wires. Don’t...
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    Fender Pickups: Jaco Pastorius vs. Custom Shop

    I’m considering upgrading the pickups in my Fender Fretless in the effort of seeing if I can get more of a Jaco sound out of it. The question I propose today is which pickups do you guys think will better help me acquire this sound? Note the Jaco pickups I’m referring to are the ones out of...
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    Removing side output Jack?

    So I’m having a bit of a crackling problem with my Fender Jazz Bass Active Deluxe. I decided that it would probably be best to take a look at the jack first before immediately taking it to shop. Problem is, I can’t seem to get the jack out of the side, as it feels like something is keeping it...
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    Longer Pickguard Screws

    Does anyone know of any screws that are similar to the Fender Pickguard screws in diameter but a bit longer in terms of length? I've been taking a look at the strap button screws but I think they're a bit wider.
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    Possible neck warp?

    Hello all, I’m currently suffering a bit of a predicament that I’m not sure how to diagnose. I’ve noticed today on my fender MIM jazz bass that I’m not able to slide from the first fret and onwards without the sound immediately choking once I hit that second fret. I’ve always had a bit of a...
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    Changing Bridge on a MiM Fender Jazz Bass Active Deluxe

    Doing a bridge change on my bass for the first time. Never done it before in general so I’m asking for any tips that I should know before going into this. My biggest concerns are will I have to adjust the action on the new bridge and what other steps will I have to take during the change...
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    Ashtray Covers on a 2016 Fender Jazz Bass Active Deluxe MiM?

    Does anyone know if the Fender Ashtray cover set will fit a Fender Jazz Bass Active Deluxe?