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I just wired some SB1 pickups straight to the output jack. I'm wondering what will happen if the green/white (they get soldered together, as shown in official G&L diagram) wire ends touch something?

I've been looking for a nice Sterling that I can use with my other Sterling that's currently strung BEAD. Yeah I know I could just play a fiver, but I prefer the looks of a four banger. I'm a snob and I'll own up to that. So I just came across this Sterling bass that has the beefy upgraded...

I'm wondering if this is a legit signature from Chip Todd...

Here's a wild story from Harley Flanagan's (of the Cro-Mags) instagram: "One of my instruments @officialibanezguitars Musician. This one is in the @thepunkrockmuseum it was played on AoQ and use to belong to the bass legend Jaco Pastorious he traded it for an eight **** of **** from a local...

First off, I do not care about tone. I just want a really low string height with no buzz. I play hard with fingers and pick. I know a good set up is important, but I also know some strings can go lower than others. So what strings are best for low action?

I saw this band about a year ago when they opened for Bad Religion. They're called Speed of Light and they're frikin' great. What kind of bass is this?

I got a bass tuned down to C# with some Steve Harris Sig. Rotos, and this is my first time using flats. The bass was playing pretty good after some saddle adjustments. Now it's about two months later and I'm getting some fret buzz towards the headstock on the middle strings. I thought I read...

I just did a quick intonation adjustment at the bridge (I "lengthened" the string), and I think my string height may have increased. Am I crazy? Or can intonation adjustments change your action?

So I've been using these 2x10 Fender Rumble cabs for some time now, and they seemed prone to clicking, clacking, and popping in the worse ways. Then I switched the tweeter on and viola! The nasty midrange frying pan noise from aggressive playing seemed to disappear. The overdrive breakup seems...

I almost gave up on a jazz bass hunt. I never really got to experience one, so I pushed on. My last bass purchase went from p-bass to ray... then back to the same p (my local GC hates me lol). Then I remembered how many J bass copies there are, and I saw this listed locally on reverb: The...

Oh man have I been living in a bass buying frenzy lately. I've had my money wrapped up in GC store credit so it's just how it goes. I went from a couple jazz basses that had crucial issues to a 40th anniversary squire P bass. The OG hotrod red was kinda cool at first, but then it just reminded...

I remember hearing in science class that every physical thing is a mass of buzzing/shaking/moving (however you want to describe it) atoms. Which leads to the theory of "freezing" atoms and creating an immovable, unbreakable object (or perhaps something like a forcefield). If I was a scientist I...

First off I'm sorry if this is the wrong forum for this so mods feel free to move. Ok, on to the problem. I have a beautiful LB-100 tribute bass, but it has the worst buzz of any bass I've ever played. The buzz goes away when I touch the strings, for the most part. However, when I play there's...

Kind of wanted a back up for my Ray 24 so after looking at the impressive reviews for the Ray 4 I decided to pull the trigger. Bought from a local GC where it was listed online but still in the box upon my arrival. It was technically playable right out of the box. Electronics also feel great...

The title pretty much says it all. I'm wondering if you can swap a sterling ray 24 pickguard with a sterling ray 4 (without any drilling/modification)?

My Jackson's top tuning post digs straight into my hard case when I lay it in there. To prevent this I folded up a bandana and put it under the bass on the top part of the case's neck groove. I'll throw some pics in for clarification. I'm wondering if this is a bad idea? Is there a better option?

I've been itching to try a green russian as they get raved about everywhere on the net, but the 3 nob design just seems too simple for me. Then lo and behold I discovered the EHX Sovtek Deluxe. I want to pull the trigger on one super bad, but I need to know this: how will it handle the low b on...

I'm looking for a way to get this bass tone via pedals. I have a sansamp VT but it doesn't touch that hollow feel that this song's bass tone has. Pretty sure Fat Mike is using a tube amp and maybe nothing more, but I can't go that route due to multiple reasons. I got the p bass and stainless...

Has Ampeg ever made a digital modeling amp? That would be sweet to have any Ampeg sound in one combo. I've heard the Rumble 800 Stage's Ampeg modeling is a little lack luster, which is kind of a shame. A legit Ampeg brand digital modeling combo that soley focuses on Ampeg's line up would be dope...

So I got this plastic/silicon holding block for free from a trade. I use it to change strings, but I have no idea if I'm using it right (it didn't come with instructions). Hopefully I'm not hurting my neck, or where the neck bolts on to the body. I'll post some pics so you can all see what I'm...

I've been browsing through Peavey's current products with the thought of needing a back up amp. Then I came across this: Peavey Vypyr X 3 1x12-inch 100-watt Modeling Guitar/Bass/Acoustic Combo Amp Google search didn't show a thread here on these bad boys, so I figured I start one. Looks like...

I need an OD/Distortion pedal that works well with the Sansamp BDDIv2. I don't want any low end loss (I will be running a 5 string bass through it), volume loss, or volume spikes. Shooting for $150 or less, big plus if the pedal can also provide a decent fuzz. Alright let's hear those...

So I recently bought a Jackson JS1M. It's not the short scale, it's this one: https://www.guitarcenter.com/Jackson/Limited-Edition-JS-Series-Concert-Bass-JS1M-Satin-Black-1500000332175.gc I got it on sale for like $170 out the door from GC. I had to send two back, the first had an offset truss...

Ive scoured the web to find out why people string this way. Why do people string basses like this? Is there any benefit? Can it harm the bass? (Refer to pic)

I use a Donner dp-2 power supply for my board which consists of: sansamp bddiv2, DOD phasor 201, DOD envelope filter 490, DOD compressor 280, and korg pitchblack tuner. For amplification I use a Rumble 800 HD with a Rumble 410 cab. Finally the bass is a Kiloton Tribute. So here's what...

Super excited because this is my first "proper" rig. It's a Fender Rumble 410 cab with a Rumble 800 head. First off, this thing sounds waaaaaayyyyyy better than the Rumble 200 combo and 500 combo (I previously owned both). This rig has more clarity than the 200 with more power than the 500 (by...

Just picked up a Sterling Stingray Ray24 "SLO" Special from GC. I previously owned the same model, sold it, and obviously regretted it. So I notice the bass had a bigger neck than I remembered, but didn't think too much of it. Sold GC a pedal and got the bass 10 percent off. I take it home and...

Quick question: Right now they're all battery powered, so will my batteries die if I leave the pedals plugged in as shown?

Title pretty much says it all... I can't seem to find a bass under $600 with a 7.25 fingerboard. Maybe I'm missing something though?

Just picked up a CD copy of Offspring's latest work, Let The Bad Times Roll. Got it crankin as I'm stankin in this pre-summer heat. Seems like a solid album, but their new bassist isn't listed in the album book (I'm thinking it's due to the lawsuit with Greg K.) Anyways I bet it's on youtube...

I recently stumbled across this band called Purple Hill Witch, they're like a modern day Black Sabbath. You can find their stuff on youtube. Anyways I'm wondering what effects their bassist uses? (besides distortion/fuzz) Is that a flanger? Wah? Synth? Phaser? Take a listen and help me out!

I'm curious if anyone knows how different neck and fretboard woods affect how often a bass will need a truss rod adjustment (or any other adjustment)???? For example I have a bass with a maple neck and maple fretboard now say I had the same kind of bass but with a pau ferro fretboard, would...