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Thanks. I am playing plugged in - our shows are a bit different from the norm. The Kala is widely available and I'll have to check it out. It certainly caught my eye. I agree that an unplugged ABG doesn't have too much chance to be heard in a crowd of strumming guitars. The thought did occur...

Thanks for the feedback. I tried the Breedlove Atlas at a guitar center and the Ibanez EW - the Ibanez was a bit less expensive and I thought both were pretty much equal. A bit of an edge in playability to the Breedlove. With the Breedlove I did get some nasty feedback in a room all by...

This forum always comes through for me. I host open mic events (Invalid Link Removed) and most of the presentations use acoustic guitars and sometimes I get off the MC chair and accompany them. I'd like to get an acoustic bass, but have some concerns about feedback, sound, playability. There...

Good Morning - a short scale bass that's worth a look is a used Guild - guitarist love these basses because the transition from guitar to bass is much easier. The Guilds are also high quality and fairly high priced. There are a few very good short scale bass options but I think that's the zone...

I'd like your feedback on this question. I've played some wonderful instruments at lofty prices, own and play a much beloved Carvin B 40 and a G & L L-2000 and recommend both highly. My question is a little more subjective than the best bass you've ever played as opposed to dollar for dollar...

I don't think my playing would suffer much if my fingers were webbed like a duck's foot. I recently bought a Carvin B40 hoping it owuld improve my sound; it did improve my appearance. Dave

I'm severely visually impaired and was having a lot of trouble getting to the right spot on the fretboard and asked this TB for forum for some advice and ideas. Last year I started bass after playing the wrong guitar for 45 years. I had trouble making the switch so I aksed for help and I got it...

Thanks again - you folks have given me some great ideas for short-term and long-term solutions. I can always count on this forum. Dave

Roy Orbison was blind? The things that got away from me! I am starting bass lessons with an outstanding player and I think teacher too. Even though I'm 59, I'm an optimist and still look on long-term improvement and intend to play well into my 90's. My great grandfather lived to be 96 and told...

Much appreciated. I've considered the landmark idea but your take on it is more palatable than a friend who wanted to take small chunks out of the back. I've also considered places lightly glue objects like gold stars at certain key positions. Your advice on gaining intimate knowledge of the...

Again I seek advice. I'm "legally" blind and after 45 years of playing the wrong guitar I switched to the right one, bass. I have very limited vision and when the lights are low, I get no visual help at all while playing. I have to depend on touch and sound and when it's noisy, by the time I...

Thanks for the feedback. Why the B40? I was directed there by someone who knows basses andknew I was looking.I'll absolutley check out Carvin's option and the sB 4000. I'm a retired college professor, pretty good at research but do miss a LOT of details on any page or web site - you see...

Hey All, I have my search for a new jazz bass down to the G & L JB-2 and Carvin B-40. The specs are very similar and I got great feedback before from this forum on these instruments. My concern in buying the Carvin is that I've never played a B40 - I have played (and loved) teh JB-2. Even if...

Some adivice adn opinions: this crowd is good for both. I'm going to buy a new jazz bass and love the G & L JB-2. I'm a shopper and noted that the Carvin B40 with similar specs is about $300 plus less than the G & L. I already love the G & L but the Carvin has a good reputation too. So for...

On your list, I like the Peavey at the low price and scond the nod to a MIM Fender P bass. Another thought, I bought my son Squier P Bass and put on a "Full contact Hardware" bridge (in about 10 mintues) and can't believe what a massive improvement it made. The Prof.

I loved the feel and sound of the G & L Tribute JB2 bass - reasonable price and seems like a great instrument. Any opinions? Should I be checking out anytning else in the price range? Love to hear your opinions. Thanks, Dave

Hey Bassists - first of all, Merry Christmas & HAPPY New Year! OK...I'm shopping for a jazz bass and checking out the Fenders with an eye on the Aerodyne (lightweight on my fractured left shoulder) and Marcus Miller because of performance - not weight. I'm trying to keep it around or under...