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Don’t ask me why, but I felt like pulling the stats for the “For Sale: Bass Guitars” category here on Talkbass, so I thought I would share. Date Range: Nov 27, 2008 to Oct 10, 2021 Totals number of basses listed for sale (with a Prefix): 82,000 Breakdown by Prefix: Sold: 69,072 (84.2%)...

In my opinion, nothing! :woot: I was bored with the cookie cutter "Roadware" on my Road Worn Series 50's P-Bass. So much so that it was picked as the sacrificial lamb to sell to fund some GAS. But it didn't feel right selling it, so I pulled it. A few days later, deep into thought after a few...

I really like this bass but I’ve gotten used to the ‘63 C-profile neck on my Fender Pro II P Bass. I’ve contemplated just buying a new neck for it, and will probably go that route if it does not sell, but I relisted it in case someone has been looking for a Road Worn to give that person a chance...

I got a kick out of this one. Don’t tell any producers.:laugh:

I have a chance to buy a Fender Road Worn '50s Precision Bass at a good price. I've never seen one or played one. The last one listed in the TB classifieds sold in a few hours. What makes this bass so great and sought after?

Natural Ash basses are boring. Especially with a maple fretboard. It's like eating unsalted soda crackers. Leaves you wishing there was some flavor to it. I don't get the allure.

I purchased a Sennheiser XSW-D Instrument Wireless set for at home practice about a year ago. I've used it almost everyday, and it's worked great. The batteries are supposed to last up to 5 hours, but in the last few months I'm lucky if I get 1 hour of use per charge. Luckily it comes with...

Nothing too exiting bass wise other than a new Fender P Pro Deux for me this weekend. Went to GC to look at a discounted Stingray and walked out with this P-Bass instead. Nice and light at 8.2 lbs. It already came with tort so I strung it with a set of Cobalt flats, gave it a setup, and called...

I'm no expert but this surely looks like a fake EBMM Stingray being sold on OfferUp. Invalid Link Removed I messaged the seller and asked for year and model but he didn't reply.

I almost bought one of the new Stingray Specials today at my local GC. I’ve seen this bass hanging on the wall for the last 2 years and today it was discounted from $2,199 to $1,599. Played it and if felt great! Only problem is it had really bad 60 cycle hum. I tried it on 3 different amps...

How do you play the F# and C#? Pinky and ring finger or pinky roll?

I’m thinking about picking up a Lakeland Skyline 55-02 Deluxe. Have never tried one but I’m intrigued by it. No stores in my area carry them so I can’t try before I buy. Looking for opinions. Is there something similar I should also consider? Arbitrary photo just to have something in the post.

Anyone here own or played a Yamaha BBNE2 Nathan East signature bass? Mr. East calls it his Swiss Army Knife of basses, and I’ve also heard it being referred to as “THE” bass for session players. I”ve never seen one of these unicorns around my neck of the hood. Looks tempting, looking for opinions.

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I sold my Jazz bass bought a guitar! Epiphone Les Paul 1960 Tribute Plus. According to internet folklore, the best Les Paul for the money worldwide. Mahogany body and neck with deep set neck joint, rosewood fingerboard, full maple cap with flamed maple veneer, Gibson USA 57 Classic humbuckers...

Coming from the guitar world, I tend to naturally gravitate to the Universal fingering method (1234). On Bass however my hands tend to get sore faster, specially in the lower registers. The Simandl technique (124) feels less physically demanding, allowing me to play longer with less hand...

Is Johnny Long a member here? If so I wanted to give him a shoutout. SHADA KAKA! Love your crazy energy in your videos! That’s about it. We can now get back to our regular programming!

Did you pick up the October's Edition yet? :D (Yes, I'm bored today...)

I’ve noticed that when playing rounds, I have to work a lot harder to keep the strings quiet when switching positions. When playing flats, it feels like it’s almost automatic and I don’t have to put as much effort into it. This made me think that perhaps playing rounds would improve my...

New string day: LaBella Low Tension Flatwound strings. First time trying out flats, and a first for a few other things too! First time ordering from Sweetwater, getting candy with my order, a call from the sales rep, a sticker, and 2 day free shipping. And all for just a pack of relatively...

I’m recording using iRig HD 2 into Audacity 4 on a Windows 10 laptop. I’m recording the bass on track 1 and playing a backing track (panned left to get rid of the bassline) on track 2. Input levels look fine, track levels look fine, and master level also looks fine. The mix sounds great when...

All I can say is dang!!!

Today I just happen to do a 180 from the amp and look up, and I caught myself in the mirror. This reminded me of an interview I saw of Steve Vai, where he said that he looked at himself in the mirror all the time when practicing, because he wanted to practice looking cool, or something to that...

During my weekly trip to the grocery store, I took a detour to GC, mostly out of boredom and as an excuse to stay out of the house longer. I wasn’t planing on getting anything, but they had one of these new in the box, it was the cheaper of the bunch, and I said to myself: why not? I’ve never...

Hi everyone, Does anyone know what this part of vintage Fender tuning machine is called and where I can source new ones? Thanks!

I picked up this 2005 MIM Fender Standard Precision 60th anniversary year bass last weekend as a restoration project. Upon initial inspection, I was certain all the hardware, and electronics needed to be trashed and replaced. The tuners were so loose they could be moved from side to side, and...

I own a Fender player jazz bass. I’ve had it for 2 years. I mostly play it with the neck pickup on full, bridge pickup off, and tone about 50%. That is the sound I find pleasing to my ear. I plan on joining the worship team at church after this whole pandemic thing ends. It will be used...