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Has anyone else noticed that on the Fender Rumble Series, if you add the Vintage switch and some Drive you can get a similar tone to an SVT or Tech 21 SansAmp BDDI? Is it just me? I've been playing around with a BDDI on my Fly Rig v2 and the new Tech 21 Elite. And when set on the BDDI or SVT...

Hi all, I was stringing a new P Bass with the Vintage HiMass bridge. As I was tuning, the ball end popped off the A string. Ugh! I emailed LaBella and they got right back to me within an hour. They asked for my address so I assume I'll be getting a new A string. This was on the 760FL set...

My Fender Mod Shop Precision Bass arrived today and I am very happy. Though this was after many weeks of delays. I wanted to share my experiences in case others were thinking of going the Mod Shop route. My Fender Mod Shop Precision was inspired by the Sean Hurley Custom Shop and the Vintera...

U2 just filmed a video in Mexico and Adam Clayton is playing a Shuker Bass. Has anyone heard of Shuker or played one? It’s the JJ Brunel Zenith Model. It’s a handmade bass built in England. Here is a link to the Shuker Bass website. https://share.google/VlzREgCHn0dLxLpNK Shuker Basses

Hi all, I am interested in a Precision bass from the Fender Mod Shop. I am stuck on choosing a pickup. For those who have ordered a P bass from the Mod Shop, what pickup did you choose and why? I am stuck between the V-Mod, American Vintage II '60 and Custom Shop '62. I currently own a...

Hi all, I am interested in a getting a modern American P Bass in Charcoal Frost Metallic. Long story short, I always loved that color and when the new Vintera II Road Worn series came out, I bought one. Loved the tone and absolutely loved the look, but not the 60s specs. I have an Am Pro II P...

Hi all, just curious how many of you own more than one Fender American Professional II Precision Bass. I have one, maple fretboard with sunburst body, and love it! It sounds, feels, balances and play perfectly for me. I find myself looking to get another one, rosewood fretboard in Olympic...

Hi all, anyone playing a 60s spec Fender Precision bass as their number one bass? By 60s specs, I mean the 1.75" nut and the 7.25" radius. It could be an actual 60s P or a Vintage reissue, or any other bass with those specs. I have a Fender Vintera II Road Worn 60s P that I've owned for...

Hi all, just wanted to share a recent experience. I have a Fender American Professional II Precision Bass which was my main bass. About three months ago I bought a Fender Vintera II Road Worn 60s Precision and put some Labella flats on it. Wow, what a tone. And that was all I played for the...

How many of you who own a 60s style P bass, with a wide 1.75" neck, use flatwounds or do you use roundwounds? I have a Fender Vintera II 60s Road Worn P that I have Labella flats on. It sounds awesome, but I find it a little hard to play with the wider neck and stiffer flats. When I play my...

It's been a while since Fender released its Bassman pedal series. Other than some promo videos and just a few music store review videos, there is not much out there. The price point was really good, though looks like prices have jumped from $119 to $146! I like the simplicity of the knobs...

Hi there Fender Vintera II Road Worn 60s Precision Bass Owners!! There seems to be two hardshell cases that come with this bass - a Fender Vintage Hardshell Case and a Fender Modern Hardshell Case. And there doesn't seem to be any rhyme or reason which one you get. I even saw a video...

I have a Fender Vintera II Road Worn 60s Precision Bass with some discoloration on the rosewood fretboard. I don't know if I did it myself or it is natural. When I bought this bass, the first thing I did was clean it up. The relic job left some gunk on the pickguard as well as the...

Hi all, I installed a set of Labella 760FL flatwounds 43-104 on my Fender Vintera II Road Worn 60s P bass and in order to intonate it correctly, the G string saddle is much further back than usual. Usually my G string saddles are exactly 34" from the nut. The intonation is perfect, , haha, I...

Hi all, is anyone here using a Fender Am Pro II with Labella 760FL 43-104 flatwound strings for a classic P bass tone? I owned one of the new Fender Vintera II Road Worn 60s P basses and strung it with Labella 760FL 43-104 flatwounds and fell in love with the tone and feel of those strings...

Hi all, I was in Guitar Center today and meant to by Ernie Ball Slinky Cobalt Flatwounds, and instead, I bought the roundwounds. I didn't realize my mistake until I got home and opened the package of strings. Obviously, I can't return them. I am familiar with the Cobalt flatwounds but not at...

Hi all, I have a Fender Vintera II Road Worn 60s Precision Bass that I've owned for little over a month. And I am not sure if I love it or hate it. I bought it to have a P bass with flatwounds and thought it would be a good compliment to my modern Fender American Professional II P Bass with...

Hi all, it's that time of year when the dry winter air has caused my necks to curve a bit. My string height, measured at the 17th fret is usually around 4/64 is now at 6/64. And the action all over the neck is higher. I know I need to tighten the truss rod but I am always hesitant on how...

I tried a set of LaBella Deep Talking 760FL 43-104 flatwounds on my new Vintera II Road Worn 60s Precision Bass, and wow!! I had tried LaBella’s before. I think it was the standard 45-105 set and hated them. The E was too dull and the tension too high. These are perfect and man, do they...

I've been looking for another P to add to my collection and compliment my Fender Am Pro II P and my Fender Tony Franklin Fretless P. And I thought something with flats would work perfectly. Up popped a great deal on a new Fender Vintera II Road Worn 60s Precision in Charcoal Frost Metallic...

Hi all. I have a Fender Vintera II Road Worn P on the way and I am looking for suggestions for flats. I am leaning towards the LaBella 760FL. I heard those have a nice balance to them and are not too stiff. I have experience with Cobalts and Fender 9050 but it’s been a few years so I have no...

Hi all, I've been looking at the Fender Vintera II Road Worn 60s Precision bass in Charcoal Frost. There are not many videos or reviews out there on these basses. For those who have one, can you give me some real world thoughts on how it plays and feels. My only concern is the width of the...

Hi, I am a bit overwhelmed by all the different Ernie Ball Music Man Stingray's that are part of their line. They range a great deal in price. For some reference, which would be closest to a Fender Am Pro II Series bass in terms of price, quality, craftsmanship? And being American made...

I was at Guitar Center and tried a new Fender American Professional II Precision Bass in Olympic White with a Rosewood fretboard. And as I was playing, I noticed the thump of the strings. There were flat wounds on them! However, they had a little texture to them, not glassy smooth like a...

I currently own a Fender Am Pro II Sunburst with maple fretboard strung with DR Sunbeams. I love it! It feels and sounds fantastic. Exactly what I want in a bass. I've been looking at adding another Am Pro II with a rosewood fretboard, and maybe string it with flats? Why? For something...

Hi all, I am in need of a D-tuner for my Tony Franklin Fretless Bass. I know I can order a Hipshot BT2, but I am looking for the Fender stamped one that comes with the bass. I contacted Fender and they don't sell them. Anyone have one to sell? Or any suggestions on where to get one? Thanks for...

I was interested in the Fender Bassman Pedals before they came out. When they did, they got some attention and I watched some reviews. But since then, I haven't heard much about them. Is anyone using them? The price point is good. I would be most interested in the Compressor and then the...

Hi, I have a Tech 21 Bass Fly Rig which I love. Also a Zoom B1 Four, which I used all the time before I got the Bass Fly Rig. I've been intrigued by the Line 6 Bass Pod Express for some time. The reviews I've seen on YouTube have been hit or miss. I was thinking of using it along with my Fly...

Episode 5 of Clayton Rocks Podcast is out! And this episode is Global! Cohosts Thom in New York and Niall in Dublin welcome special guest, and Adam Clayton fan, bassist Scott Mallard from Queensland, Australia. Scott discusses his Adam Clayton bass collection, the ACB50 Bass Amp, Adam's bass...

Hi all, I am looking to add a fretless to my collection. I am torn between a Fender Am Pro II Fretless Jazz and a Fender Tony Franklin. If you have tried both, I would love to hear your thoughts. I have an Am Pro II Precision bass and love everything about it. I have tried an Am Pro II Jazz...

Has anyone converted a Fender Aerodyne AJB Jazz Bass into a fretless? I found one for a good price, and was also looking for a fretless. I like the P/J configuration, like th Fender Tony Franklin, and the clean fretboard without dots would work perfect for a fretless conversion. The all gloss...

Hi there Fender Tony Franklin Fretless Bass Owners. I've had my eye on one of these for some time. I came across a used one for a very good price, however the owner has replaced the 3 way toggle with a Vol Vol Tone set up. He also replaced the original pickups with a Seymour Duncan Antiquity...

Hi all, I just bought a Fender American Professional II Precision Bass and it comes with posiflex graphite rods. I searched the internet and could not find clear definition or description on what exactly they are. I imagine they are two graphite rods that run parallel to the truss rod to...

Hi all, Fender makes two gold anodized pickguards. The ‘57 is raw and rough and the ‘58 is coated smooth. I have both and I am deciding which to keep. I like the raw look of the ‘57 but the smooth feel of the ‘58. It got me curious about which Fender 50s basses have which pickguard - raw or...

Hi all, It seems like today, there are so many good choices for Gig Bags and many players are using them. Back when I first started playing, all anyone used was a hard shell case. So I was curious, what most of you use, today. I have both, and though I like the better protection of the hard...

My Lakland Gig Bag arrived. Here is the link Lakland Semi Rigid Gig Case - Lakland Bass Guitars - Best In Basses And here are my thoughts. So first, the company that makes it is Henry Heller. Here is the link to their website and this bag. Instrument Gig Bags | Henry Heller Music There is a...

Hi all, I've had my eye on a Warwick Adam Clayton Rockbass, but I've never played one. I've heard both good and bad about this bass. I know it's mass produced Made in China bass, and many of the reviews say there are some minor quality control issues. But it does have Seymour Duncan...

I've always love the Ibanez Musician Fretless bass from the mid 80s, like the one Sting played. They occasionally pop up for sale but are out of my price range. I actually prefer the smaller body designs from '86. It got me curious as to what would be the equivalent today for the Ibanez...

Hi all, my drummer sent me a picture of this Fender Precision Bass that he found at his brother's house. He said his brother bought it new in 1975 and it's been hidden away. I will get my hands on it later today to check it out, but some quick research on my part says it may be a 1973...

Hi all, I'm curious about the Warwick Adam Clayton Rockbass. I have 2 basic questions. One is with the Rockbass line in general. I'm familiar with Warwick and their quality and reputation, but not the Rockbass line. They offer a Custom Shop Adam Clayton that goes for $5,000. The Rockbass is...