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  1. Solarmist

    Another "what bass is this guy playing" thread

    First off - I'm not into this kind of music, but I saw this on a rerun of "The Ed Sullivan Show", and curiosity is driving me nuts. I've looked up several websites on the man, and couldn't find anything on the bass player. So what is it? --- thanks guys.
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    Anyone Have Any Experience w/Truetone H2O V3 Chorus and Echo

    I'm looking into a combo chorus/delay pedal to possibly replace a TC Corona Chorus & Flashback Delay. It's not that I don't like the two TC pedals, but might like an all in one pedal. Will this pedal offer more in lushness than my Corona? Thanks guys
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    Check out this beauty ... only 17K!

    [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] I cannot afford this, but felt the need to post it just because it's so pretty! I'm a big fan of nice looking wood grains, and this is a stunner! :drool:
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    LeCompte Pickups

    I'm thinking of ordering a LeCompte STSS (I've had a crush on that bass for a very long time, and I'm not getting any younger), and was wondering what TB thought of the stock LeCompte pickups? I haven't contacted Bud, but I don't see any other choices. I really like the sound of the Big Singles...
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    NBD - I Found Another One!

    I’ve done periodic searches on the net through the years without much luck looking for another Luna Andromeda, and found an ad in the TB classifieds from 2013 with one for sale so I was thinkin’ he wouldn’t still have it – right(?), but I had to PM and ask. He still had it, and we did the deal …...
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    NBD – Ibanez Premium content

    I’ve been wanting an Ibanez Premium for some time now, but didn’t want to spend nearly twice as much for a new one, so I decided to go used, and found this 2013 SR1400E (w/Maple top) listed in “excellent” condition for $700 w/hardshell case & free shipping at Reverb. It only weighs 7lbs 4-5 oz...
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    3 year old Carvin amp failing (BX700)

    I’ve had this amp for 3 years now, and it’s already crapping out on me. When I turn it on there’s no sound until I unplug the bass guitar input jack – then immediately plug the jack back in. It keeps shutting off like this for the first hour ½ – then it will stay on. I've tried 3 different cords...
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    Ibanez - New Gear for 2020

    [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] I sure like the look of the SR1600B with the black hardware.
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    Gluing pedals onto board?

    I just don’t like how my pedals wobble with Velcro so my question is: have any of you guys used some kind of glue to attach your pedals to the board instead? I don’t mean gobs of sub-floor adhesive, but maybe a very small dab of some type of glue in each corner so the pedal is sturdily attached...
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    Bartolini - Ibanez content

    I'm looking at one of the new 2018 Ibby SRs which comes with Bart BH2 pickups, and was wondering what the difference is between the BH2 & MK1 in terms of brightness/lows. I love the bright top end, and lows of the MK1, so will I like the BH2? Thanks guys
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    Has anyone ordered brass nuts from AxeMasters?

    They have mixed reviews, and I was wondering if anyone here has had any experience with them? brass nuts for bass guitar | eBay
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    New! Prosteel PS300; Custom Gauges + Tapered E/A.

    This set includes 107T, 85T, 63, 43 gauges. This is a fantastic set for those who normally use 45105, but want a beefier E with slightly smaller D/G. They’re optimized for PRS Basses, but I have them on my Ibanez SR5 along with a 130T. I’ve been a fan of taper wound B strings for years now, and...
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    D’ARCO Shakti

    I saw this really cool looking bass on BBG today, and thought it was worth posting. [Bass of the Week] D’ARCO Shakti | eBass
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    GK vs Carvin Q

    My 10 year old GK BL600 is starting to fail, and I was going to go for an RB400 ($500) because I thoroughly love the sound of these amps, but instead I went for a Carvin BX700 with the Black Friday 20% off sale ($359). They're not in stock yet, and suppose to be in maybe next week. Will I like...
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    Jack Pimentel (JP Guitars) - info wanted

    Jack Pimentel's (JP Guitars) shop is local, and I was wondering how good he is with fret work and setups. Does anyone here know him or his work?
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    NBD - Ibanez SR1300 Premium

    I've been wanting one of these for a while now, but holding back until the right one came along. I really loved the wood grain pattern on this one, and just couldn't let it get away - 8 lbs on the money.
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    GK power-up problem

    I’ve got an older (07’) GK BL600 that’s no longer powering up as it should. Normally when you turn it on – the switch lights up in red, then changes to green upon power-up, but now it just stays red. If I push the switch off (while red) – after a few moments it will turn to green for a moment...
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    Polytune2 not reading B string - is this normal?

    Hey guys I just got the new Blacklight Polytune2, and can't seem to get a reading from my B string. I've tried it with both the needle, and strobe modes with the same result. It only reads the B after about 2 seconds have passed since the initial pluck, and flattening out. Any suggestions?
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    Yvonne Craig (Batgirl) RIP

    Invalid Link Removed I was a huge Batman fan kid back in the mid-late 60's, and Batgirl was a fantastic addition to the show for season 3. They're currently running the reruns on the IFC. RIP Yvonne/Batgirl
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    Before I pull the trigger on a B3K ...

    Are there any other pedals I should look at that sound similar? I really like the modern sound of the B3K, the coloration, the Attack Boost on, and Grunt switch in the Raw position based on the demo below. I though I'd ask because the pedal is $250, and MF are getting them in around 8/20 (they...
  21. Solarmist

    New Ibanez Fanned Fret Guitars

    So what do the TB guitar players think of these? [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]
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    Which Overdrive Pedal?

    Hey guys - I've been doing a ton of research on OD pedals, and I hope you pro's can help me out? I've done a lot of searches here, and read almost all of them, but a lot of them date back a ways so I was after some new insight. I've got an ODB3 at the moment, but I really don't care for it - it...
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    NDD

    As some of you know - I had to put down my 13 1/2 year old Akita a couple months back, and I've never been without a dog for long so I've been mildly looking through various shelters, adoption centers, and CL. I found Allie on CL whose owners are moving into a townhouse, and can't take her...
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    TC MojoMojo price drop / what do you think of this pedal?

    I'm looking for a new OD, and I see Sweetwater has lowered the price on the TC MojoMojo to $49.99. Is this a good OD guys? I don't want a subtle OD, and have also been looking at the OCD, and a few others. I know they cost more - that's OK if they're worth it. Sorry I started (another) OD...
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    How You'll Die On Mars

    Invalid Link Removed I thought this was a rather interesting story. So who's signing up?
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    Anyone use a TC Dark Matter?

    Hey guys Can you enlighten me on the attributes of the TC Dark Matter, and what it might compare with? I couldn't find any Youtube vids with the pedal being used for bass. Thanks guys
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    Toneprint Help

    Hey guys I just got my new Corona Chorus, and I want to make the pedal as wet/lush as possible, but still use the tri-chorus. Q: Can I set up the toneprint in this manner with an option for tri-chorus within the toneprint mode? I have 3 TC toneprint enabled pedals, and have never tried...
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    I had to put my dog down

    I had to put my dog down late last week. She was a 13 1/2 year old Akita mix that me, and my wife had since she was a pup. She just couldn't go up steps anymore, had a hard time standing up, and wasn't pooping or eating right. I've had dogs my whole life, and this never gets any easier. It's...
  29. Solarmist

    Custom Color Combinations for New VFE Pedal - Pics

    I'm so glad you guys turned me on to this fabulous pedal!!! I was playing around with the VFE Pedal Wizard, and came up with a few color combos. I don't want anything real fancy, and came up with these. What do you guys think?
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    1 Spot or Dedicated?

    Hey guys I was reading a thread the other day where the OP was suggesting that using a 1 Spot may have damaged his pedals. I've been thinking of getting one (to cut down on transformers), but now I'm having some doubts. Q: Can a 1 Spot safely power 3 to 5 pedals with the Multi Plug 5 Cable...
  31. Solarmist

    Another Distortion Q

    Hey guys I'm looking for a distortion with a crunchy gritty sound - I don't want fuzz. At the moment I'm using a Boss ODB-3 that I'm not all that thrilled with. Is there a distortion with more crunch/grit than the Boss? Thanks guys
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    Tonal variation with same EQ relative to 4 or 5 string(?)

    Hey guys Why does my E string sound less bassy' on my 5 string - than on my 4 string with identical pickups, and EQ. There's a definite difference in sound between the two basses, and it's not just these two. Both are Ibby SRs (SR600/SR705) with the same strings. What's going on here? Is...
  33. Solarmist

    Unhappy with Boss ODB3 - other options?

    I just can't seem to get the right sound out of the Boss ODB3. It seems to be a bit overkill for a bass overdrive/distortion that might sound great with a guitar, but not so much with bass. It just doesn't sound good to me no matter how I set it. I'm looking for a nice gritty sound, but one...
  34. Solarmist

    Replacment Knobs

    Where do you guys go for a good selection of replacement knobs? I have an older Polaris flanger I really like, but through the years a couple of the knobs went missing. I'd love originals, but I doubt that's going to happen. Thanks guys.
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    Digitech Solo XT or Boss RC-3 looper?

    I'm leaning towards the Digitech - I know it has less storage time than the Boss, and I don't know if I'll even need the extra time, but that can be changed with a MSD card. The Solo XT costs $50 less than the Boss, and a 8GB card is $18 more, but still will cost $32 less than the Boss. Any...
  36. Solarmist

    Two Legged Boxer - Amazing Dog Video!

    I thought this was worth posting - even if you're not a dog person. It's less than 2 minutes, and this is just so cool!
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    Best Bass Gear's - Bass of the Week ... The Nouveau

    I thought this was worth posting being out of the norm with all the sculpting described as "playable art". http://www.bestbassgear.com/ebass/bass-of-the-week/bass-of-the-week-lowell-long-bass-the-nouveau.html?
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    ABC KOMO4 News Helicopter Crashs in Seattle

    http://abcnews.go.com/US/helicopter-crashes-seattle-space-needle/story?id=22954771
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    Golden Tate signs with Detroit

    http://blogs.seattletimes.com/seahawks/2014/03/12/golden-tate-reportedly-signs-with-detroit/ I'm really bummed - he was one of my favorite Seahawks. I was going to get a Golden Tate #81 Jersey. :(
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    Microsoft ends security updates for XP 4/8

    How will this affect the non-business home user? Won't anti-virus or anti-malware/spyware programs be effective anymore or must we upgrade to Windows 7?