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  1. mobeme23

    SOLD G&L L-1505 - USA Made

    I absolutely LOVE this bass, but I am currently not playing 5-string, so I'm hoping it can go to someone who will play it more than me. The bass is in excellent condition, virtually the same condition as the day I bought it from Gelb Music in Redwood City, CA a few years ago. there is a custom...
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    Suggestions for a Project Bass

    Hey there, i have a sweet early-1980s Ibanez Roaster that i am hoping to upgrade a bit. Full disclosure: i have very little experience, so i plan to use this bass for learning/practicing. i'm not super attached to it, though i really love the neck. Currently, the bridge pickup has a weak...
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    changing strings before a gig

    hey there, i just got a new set of LaBalle 760FS flats for my short scale, and i want to put them on my bass, but i have a gig in a few hours. i know that some strings take a while to break in, but i'm really curious how they will sound. should i just wait till after the gig, or put them on and...
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    NBD: Serek Midwestern 2

    After what seemed like an eternity, I have just received my custom Serek Midwestern 2, and all i can say is...WOW! If you have not checked out Jake's work yet, I highly recommend you do. www.serekbasses.com I went with a two-pup configuration: Curtis Novak Bisonic/Darkstar (BS/DS) at the...
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    Refinish Assistance

    Hey everybody! i am thinking about doing a refinish on my early 80's Ibanez Roadster. the current finish is pretty haggered, and not my preferred look. i have very little experience refinishing, and i've never done body work on a bass, so this would be a "from scratch" project. specifically...
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    Flat-wounds: How long is too long?

    Hey everybody, i'm pretty new to the TB crowd, and i've been playing now for only a few years. I'm wondering about various opinions regarding the typical life of of flat-wound strings. Currently, my G&L L1505 has D'addario Nickle flats (not sure of the specific gauges). To me, when this...