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I am based in Canada. I'm in the market for a used custom Fodera Elite. I am looking for very specific specs. It has not been easy to find. A fellow Canadian offered me a Koa Imperial but it has a Brazilian Rosewood fretboard. Normally this upgrade would be attractive. However, my...

Cool. I'll go first. I'm really interested in playing electric guitar using finger style on my right plucking hand. Problem is you I lose a lot of speed if I do not have nails. My fingers stick under the strings. It's immediately much better technique wise when I grow them out. Problem...

I've had friends mention how much they loved the old Pbass sound I used to get back in the day when I played professionally. My answer..."Err...that was the front pickup solo'ed on my Ken Smith bass with my fingers positioned closer to the neck..." Ken made me a BT5 bass in late 1989 and for...

Hey gang - I saw this AC Jazz bass(left in picture) from shots in the recent NAMM show. I wanted to inquire if it was for sale. I haven't been on Jimmy's website in some time. There is no way to contact him and surprisingly, there are no dealers in North America anymore. Not sure why...

Hi Guys - I placed an expensive instrument for sale on an FB owners group forum. A person reached out to purchase the instrument who happens to be a member here with references. On the FB forum I stated payment would be Paypal FF as I won't ship until I have the funds in my account. The...

Hey Guys - I am having a custom bass built by Canadian luthier extraordinaire Geoff St-Germaine. My build is going to be ready soon but I have to decide on body finishing. Originally I was going full gloss including on the neck. However, I was on the Fodera FB pages where a recent poll showed...

Excuse my ignorance but...Did Fodera build a Jaco tribute model? I assume it's just a vendor marketing claim made here using Jaco's name to sell: Fodera Monarch 4 Deluxe Custom Walnut Jaco's | Reverb It's a beautiful bass but I don't think he played this in his later years did he? Am I...

I've been looking for a Japanese made Ken Smith HF signature with a maple neck, ebony top, and humbuckers (picture attached). Ramps are a bonus. I can't find any in North America. They are still making them but I can even find a reseller that sells them any where. Any leads or suggestions...

Hi Guys - Quick question for the Helix experts. Looking to purchase a Stomp or Stomp XL for home studio. No gigs. Just recording. But...may take it out to jam with friends occasionally. The XL is only $70 more. Is it worth it for the extra switches? Will I need them if used mostly...

I've search all the popular resellers and specialty string resellers. They all said the same thing; out of stock by manufacturer. I need a set. Anyone know of a reseller with stock? Or does someone here have an unused set they would like to sell?

Hi, Question - I've been using Labella Black Nylon strings. I really like the feel and the tone of these strings. They have flat wound feel and a roundwound tone quality. BIG PROBLEM - The coating is causing grounding issues with my bass (clicky clack and crackles). I've tried them with...

Been the in the market for quite a while for 4 string Ken Smith, mid-late 80's BT preferred. It's like finding hen's teeth. Right now on Reverb, there are 97 Foderas for sale and only 13 Smiths (I'm not counting Burners. Just American made Smiths). Currently 1 Smith came up for sale this...

Zoom H4Next Recorder - New in open box. $140US Shipping $15 to US / Free shipping Canada. I bought this new years ago. Opened the box and never used it. Still in original packaging.

EBS BassIQ for sale. $150 US. $10 shipping US/Free Shipping Canada I bought this pedal NEW from the manufacturer many years ago. I opened the box plugged it in to make sure it worked. Removed 3 screws from the bottom plate for quick battery replacement. Put it back in the box and never...

EBS Dynaverb for sale. $150 US. $10 shipping US/Free Shipping Canada I bought this pedal NEW from the manufacturer many years ago. I opened the box plugged it in to make sure it worked. Removed 3 screws from the bottom plate for quick battery replacement. Put it back in the box and never...

I have to put this amazing bass up for sale. Not often you find a naturally relic’ed AC. upload picture Straight sale price is $3500 US. Please, no low ball offers. You don’t see many AC’s at this price. Trade value is higher. Only trade I can think of at the moment is a Ken Smith 4...

Thinking of putting a set of Labella Black Tapewounds on my Jazz bass. I have them on my Ken Smith with no issues but it has humbuckers. However, I did have DR Black Beauties (Coated strings) on my jazz bass and found it sometimes emitted a slight clicking sound when using those strings. Like...

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Hi All – I was wondering if many of you could help out a fellow member and bass player. I wrote a funny book series that is getting great reviews and was slated for publication in 2019. There is also an animated series based on my little stories. I have 5 large publishers interested in the...

This is not a comment on any specific player so please no player bashing. I don't begrudge anyone their success. Its a marketing question. I just don't understand the marketing concept behind many signature basses. How do the manufacturers warrant making a signature bass on a model that is...

I have a Geddy Lee Jazz bass and want to replace the 19mm BA bridge with a new Hipshot 17.5mm Kickass bridge. Is 19mm to 17.5mm too much of change for the standard pickups meaning...Will the standard pickups still work if strings are not between the pole pieces? Do I need to swap pickups to...

Hi Jeff - Been a big follower of your lessons for years. Thank you. I was always curious about your relationship with Charlie Banacos with regards to the lessons he imparted upon you and what elements of those lessons remain with you today? How much of Charlie is in your own teachings? For...

Hi - I was looking for a notation software package so I could create both musical and tab notation for students. So far I am leaning towards Guitar Pro 7 (These are bass lessons). I have never worked with these kinds of programs before so here is my newbie question - Are there any notation...

Location: Montreal Canada Price: $4995 US Never thought I would do this….Hold on tight….here we go. A lot of you on here probably know this bass over the years given the amount of love it gets from the members. It is a 1960 Pre-CBS Fender Precision bass made around April 1960. The bass...

If you were ever a member of the now defunct “Dude Pit” bass forum then this bass is one of folklore. Built by brilliant luthier Karl Hoyt, it sports an unknown fender jazz style body married to an early 70’s fretless jazz bass neck. Legend says unicorn and fairy dust was applied and...

*** If someone wants it this weekend I can cut you an awesome deal. Just PM me. If you are looking at this ad then you probably know all about these basses so I won’t gush on how awesome they play and sound. I will say I sold my Sadowsky after picking up this bass…it is that good. I bought...

Hey guys - I am trying to find this exact spec'd bass in the information below (preferably in Canada but most likely have to get it from the states). It's hard to find info on these basses. Does anyone know who sells them or where I can get one? Anyone have one for sale? I am looking for a...

I don't consider myself someone who buys basses just to try and then flip them. My intention when buying a bass is to try and find "forever" instruments. If you had asked me even as late as yesterday " Do you flip instruments?" I would have said no way. However, this morning I found a folder...

I know they used to have a custom shop in LA that supported endorsement artist but I think that is gone. Ibanez has made so many great models over the years and is cranking out wonderful models now. I just wish they offered a custom shop for customers like me willing to pay for the upgrades...

I remember in 2014 Gary announced his Groove A Day app that he said was in programming and going to be released soon. Last week I thought I would check out the app since I assumed it must have been out for some time now. I couldn't find the app so I went his website. Not on the site and his...

If you watch this vid from Namm 2015 show, at the 2:00 minute point Gary introduces a fretted version of his bass. The last time I saw a fretted version of his bass for sale was in 1999 which was the GWB2. Hard to find on the used market. I was pretty excited when I saw this vid as I always...

Does anyone know if any of the Fender Jazz based companies/builders make a Jazz bass with tighter string spacing? Ideally 16.5mm - 17.5mm. A bonus would be 33 scale. I know Overwater who designed Scott Devine's Jazz bass ( Scotts Bass Lessons) makes this exact bass. (16.5mm spacing 33in...

I was real excited when Tony got this section as I loved his videos. So in thanks for his time here like many members I bought his materials and DVD and then.......he just disappears after a few months. He hasn't even visited this section in a year and half. Ignores all questions even from...

Been awhile since I have been excited about a new bass brand. Well.....new to me. I really like Rufus Philpot YouTube vids and got interested in these Xotic XJ-1T's. Bonus about the brand is the outstanding support. I contacted the company via their website on a Sunday night about a used...

Just pre-ordered mine. It becomes available November 27 2015. I've been waiting for this one. Good reviews from the showings so far. Anyone else plan on picking it up?

I was just reading a thread about a 2006 1966 Kendrick Masterbuilt Jazz bass. Members were talking the rarity due to it being a 1 of 100 build. Then this question came up which I thought was really interesting and I didn't know the answer. ".....I'm wondering how one guy can build 100 basses...

Just want to know if I am off base or if my thinking is different than the norm. I am selling a few items in the classifieds. In the past two weeks I have had the same situation happen 3 times. And it completely goes against the way I conduct myself when I am a buyer. Situation - Lets say...

Hi, Just started my first recordings of videos to upload to YouTube. I filmed the performance and mic'd my amp to get better audio quality. Quick Question ( Sorry if this is stupid) When adding the Mic'd audio to the video do I bring the video into GarageBand sync them up in GB then mute the...

You know the bass. Might very well be the best Jazz Fender ever made. Mahogany body with thick Koa top. And there is some nice grain in this top. Not like some that are kind of bland. This one is nice. When I bought it the previous owner had wired the bass passive. I reinstalled the preamp...