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So after 10+ years of playing a 5 string exclusively I got myself an amazing American Professional Precision Bass, 4 string. And now I’m trying to wrap my head around stringing it. My natural tuning is half-step down, which on a 5 results with: a# d# g# c# f#, which would translate to a 4...

So I'm about to buy a Fender AmPro 1 P-bass from 2017 with stock V-mode pickups. I read very different opinions about them. Obviously I'll dig in myself, but what are your opinion? Should I order GZR's already, if it's no contest? There is a significant part of me which wants them to suck, so I...

So, being after a P-bass, I have two options: *a Performer for 1.3k$ *a Professional 1 for 1.4k$ Both are P-basses, used. I love how Performers sound on the YT demos, however my local Fender guy claims they tend to be „unfinished” and/or „lackluster constructionwise”. Pro1’s obviously also...

Hi. I’m after a unicorn here: *5 string *passive *soundwise as close to the P-bass as possible. The obvious answer would be: a 5 string P-bass, however these things are too expensive for my current reach. Any recommendations? Thanks!

So, I’m thinking of making a solo record with bass, beats and vocals. I’d like record it at home, except for the singers (one guest per one track), who will record their tracks somewhere else. Anyway, the problem are the beats. I like the old school sound of drum machines, like the one used...

So, since a long time I had this cheap active 5 string Ibanez GSR bass, which I don’t play. It’s just pointlessly lying around. One day I decided: I’m going to make use of it. I’m turning it into a fretless - and so I did: I had the frets professionally removed, got myself some flatwounds, and...

I need your help pointing me to the right pickup. There are not many out there to fit the bill. Here are the requirements: *Music Man style *five string bass *ceramic *the correct shape: with “ears”. MM pickups tend to come either as regular rectangles, or with the “ears”, two on one side, one...

I’m upgrading my Sterling 5 with new pickups and preamp. I decided to go with EMG MMTW. I have no idea which preamp to choose. EMG seems most obvious, but I don’t even know if they do these for MM’s. I was also recommended Darkglass Tone Capsule, but I’m not sure if these two play well together.

I intend to upgrade my Sterling 5 with heavier - industrial, metal, .50-130 gauge, D# tuning - sound in mind. I adore the sound of EMG GZR, however they won't fit my Sterling five stringer without intense modifications, which I'd like to avoid. I'd be grateful for other humbucker replacement...

Five stringer here. I'm currently playing mostly in A# D# G# C# F# tuning with .45-130 gauge. I intend to reset my bass to be able to switch between the above tuning and full step down, so: A D G C F. Please advice on gauge and type. Should I stay with .45-130 or move on to something thicker...

I'm upgrading my Sterling 5 to focus on high gain, more distorted projects. I'd like to replace the stock pickups. I do have a sound in mind - I really like EMG GZR's. Now, my knowledge on the technical aspects of pickups and humbuckers is very limited, so please bear with me here. The Sterling...

So, I'm on a hunt for the ultimate 80's vintage chorus. I don't care about the brand: all that matters is the tone... and the low end preserved. Generally speaking, pedals from this time period don't come with X-overs, so I need something that doesn't steal the low frequency. I really like the...

I need an advice regarding a new instrument. I'm not a tech digger and I don't spend much time geeking out about various basses, amps and other gear. That's where you come in :) I currently own two basses: - a five string Sterling by Music Man, which is use primarly, - a five string Ibanez...

Hi, I need an advice. Currently I'm using a preamp pedal for tone with the drive knob rolled down to zero - as it's not good at all - and another pedal for an always-on ovedrive (Pork Ioin). I'd like to save space and weight however and use a single pedal for both. Naturally, I know all about...

Hi, I need some advice organizing my effects chain order. At the moment it's set up like this: guitar > ab box > tuner > preamp > wah > fuzz > overdrive > compressor > delay/chorus > amp The preamp, compressor and overdrive pedals are always-ons. It occured to me that I need to clean my...

Hi, how would you arrange following effects into a chain and why? - Cry Baby Mini bass wah - Korg Pitchblack tuner - Digitech Digidelay - Big Muff fuzz - Way Huge Pork Ioin overdrive - TC Spectracomp compressor - EHX Freeze looper/sustainer - Behringer BDI21 preamp Thanks!

To HBA2 users: how's the overdrive? Does it sound good? How does it do against middle-priced overdrive pedals?

So, I'm re-setting up my rig to include an always-on overdrive (next to a regular fuzz pedal, in this case: Big Muff Pi). I'm already using a preamp pedal, which I consider surprisingly solid for my needs, however it's drive sucks elephant balls. I see two options: Route A: an always on...