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Thanks to all those who answered my last riddle, which resulted in my picking up a Phil Jones amp. Today's riddle is: What short-scale bass looks like a Telecaster bass? I love the look but prefer a short scale. Thanks all.

Today's riddle: What is about the same size as a Rumble 15, weighs about as much as a Rumble 15, isn't ridiculously expensive, but offers a wider variety of tone options than a Rumble 15? My acoustic jam thanks you for your answers.

Such as this one. There are a couple for sale in my area. One for $750 and another for $500. Both of which are below the going rate, it seems. Does anyone have any experience with one of these? What should I look out for? I have never had much luck with old Kay instruments, but this one is...

In the winter, I play electric bass in an "Americana" jam on Sunday afternoons. Yesterday was our first jam of this season. I can pretty much take a solo whenever I want. Yesterday, that didn't go so well. My first solo was spot on, but after that, it was kinda hit and miss. I found myself...

Hi group. I'm an intermediate player looking to expand my jazz playing. Can anyone recommend an in-person teacher in the Boston area? (Contrary to my avatar, I am playing electric bass guitar). I see that Groton Hill Music School offers half-hour lessons for $54 and 45 minutes for $75. Is that...

Oops I broke the G string on my U-bass (somehow). Anyone know where I can get a new one without buying the set? Thanks!

I took part in an interesting experiment today. We had a pickup band (bass, guitar, banjo, fiddle) doing nothing but minor-key songs for two hours. Playing at a farmers' market, where no one pays attention anyway. Most of the tunes were bluegrass/country, but we also did Bang Bang, Heart Full...

Seen here. I am wondering if anyone has any experience with one of these. Pros? cons? Recommended strings? Thanks!

They says necessity is the mother of invention ....

Hi gang. I am playing in a three-piece combo (keys, bass, drums) doing New Orleans music and old school R&B. We have two numbers featuring extended bass solos, which the BL wants me to play note-for-note. At home... no problem. I nail them every time (mostly). As soon as I get to band...

Hi gang. Every Sunday I play (electric) bass at a bluegrass jam. Lots of fun and I usually do well holding down the beat. (Solos are another thing, I'm kinda hit and miss). Yesterday, however, I was having trouble finding my rhythm, at first anyway. One thing is, we had about 15 people playing...

Is there such an animal? Where can I get one?

"It is required to have a 5 string bass and your own bass rig." [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] Sorry, not getting it. (I didn't open their link as I don't do spotify.)

... in this clip??

I have a little Rumble 15 amp I take to jams and acoustic gigs. I like to keep it in the trunk of my car, but how cold is too cold of temperature to be keeping it out of doors like that?

Maybe a long shot, but does anyone have any experience with one of these? Here is a demo video. Seems pretty cool. However, most demos I am seeing feature live performances. My intended use would be for home recording, using Audacity and an interface box. I typically put down a guitar track...

I am baffled! The only adjustable parts I see are shown in this photo. The holes are round and an Allen wrench won't fit. Help!

I hope someone can help with this. I have a nice Ibanez AGB200 that I'm pretty happy with, however when playing with a pick, and it hits/scrapes one of the pickups, I get a pretty loud clicking noise (please refer to attached video). What say you? (other than repositioning my hand), is there any...

It seems my Labella black nylon tapewounds (short scale) are starting to wear away. The G string has a couple white spots where it seems like the coating is going. Is the writing on the wall? Will it snap in two someday soon? I've had them on about a year, play about an hour a day, and use a...

Thinking seriously of acquiring a short-scale semi-hollow body bass. I am seeing these two in my price range and wondering what insights my fellow TBers may have to offer. I am seeing some complaints of neck dive on the Epiphone but otherwise good reviews.... Your thoughts are appreciated.

I took delivery of a like-new Fender Rumble 100 Amp yesterday. Plugged in my Ibanez TMB-30, using a Plant Waves cable, and there resulted a low-level, sort of crackly noise (for want of a better description) when the cable moved around on the ground. Switched out the PW cable for a generic...

Fast forward to about 13:54. That is one big boy bass. I wonder what it is? (Not sure why there's no sound, unless it's because "Running Bear" has been deemed to be not kosher.)

OK, riddle me this Batman. Using a Tascam DP-008. I have guitar on track 1, electric bass on track 2, vocals on 3 and 4 and lap steel on track 5. When doing Master Record I turn up track 2 (bass) to about 4. Sounds good. Playback on Master Play, again sounds good. Then I transfer to the file to...

Hey group. Anyone know of any replacement knobs that would work on a TB-100? The configuration is thus: i.e., concentric. I really prefer knobs with 1-10 increments marked, or at least a line that indicates where you're at whilst twirling. Thanks!

Hey gang. I am currently using a Promethean amp, which doesn't really put out a ton of volume. It's this one. I'm looking to upgrade volume-wise, and am wondering how much of an improvement a Fender Rumble 40W might be? For instance, this one. Any other suggestions in that price range and...

Just unpacked my new Les Paul Jr Tribute bass and was dismayed at the lack of volume I'm getting out of it. There is definitely not enough there to play in a combo setting. I A/B'd it with my Ibanez Talman and the Gibby seems to be putting out maybe half the volume of the Ibanez. FWIW, playing...

Hey, so I pulled the trigger on a Les Paul Jr Tribute bass. It's supposed to arrive Saturday. The forecast is for a tropical 28 degrees. It's coming UPS from Missouri, the temp there is a whopping 6 degrees at this moment. I have experience with receiving acoustic instruments in the winter, the...

Hey troops. I have a newish Ibanez Talman bass. Picked it up to play yesterday and encountered serious fret buzz on frets 1-3, mostly on the D and G strings. Took it to my friendly neighborhood music shop (where I bought it) and they tweaked the truss rod and things seem better now. No charge...

Hi all. I am new to bass and find the strings that came with my Ibanez TMB100 to be kind of noisy. Could be my (lack of) technique at this point... However I played my buddy's bass equipped with what I think are (black) nylon strings. They felt much smoother with much less associated squeaking...