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Hi I just finished a BYO Stingray bass Kit,bass.It was fun to put together.Never played a real Stingray so I'm not sure how it should sound.I got different pickups for it from Guitarfetish.These were Musicman noiseless copies but sounded really good.All other parts I used from the kit.I'm...

Hi I'm 73 and have been playing my Warwick short scale rock bass for the pass 10 years.I think it's great.I did replace the pickups with EMG active pickups.I also have flatwounds on It.At my age my left hand only has three usable fingers,Thumb and two fingers,and my reach is poor.I play almost...

Just found out grain filler is not needed on basswood,which is the wood I'm using. Thanks Dave A

hi I have a bass kit I'm putting together.I've sanded the body.Per the Reranch store I'm to apply an oil bassed grain filler.To me the instructions make no sense.I've got a can of gray pasty stuff to apply.It say 's to apply it with a rag ,cloth.Then let the thinner evaporate for 10 to 15...

hi I'm in the process of starting my second bass build.My first was a staining process.It went well and I'm very pleased with the bass build.This bass I would like to spray paint the body ,head stock a Gloss black.Per Amazon after I properly sand ,I should use Deft Lacquer Sanding Sealer as my...

hi I'm 73 and just put together a bass from a kit.It really works well.I"m replacing the neck with a thinner neck.It comes with a nut but not cut into the neck.I don't have many tools , or good hands.Is there an easy way to cut a slot in the neck for the nut.? Thanks Dave

Hi I'm not sure who to ask!I have a Warwick Corvette RB short scale with p/p pick ups.I love their bass's Does anyone know if I can get the same bass but with p/j pick ups on the short scale?How do I go about ordering this.?What would it be called.How much different would it sound from the P/P...

I put a bid on ebay for a short scale bass.The seller said "it was more then likely a short scale bass ". I bid $200.00 dollars.After thinking more about the bass ,I sent an e-mail to the seller asking him to make sure it was a short scale.They e-mailed me back saying they were wrong it is not a...

Hi I live in Catonsville Md.Started a 50,60 oldies band about 7years ago.Will be 71 next year.Playing several times a month,and having fun.I going to keep doing this until something,or someone makes me stop.Have Fun! Dave A

Hi Guys This is something even if your 71 I've not had to handle before.I don't want to do anything to hurt the Duo.I think a talk with them is in order.We do have work.It's that they are always to busy to practice.I'm afraid the band will start declining because of a lack of new...

Hi Is there any way I can send these reply's to the rest of the band? via e-mail.I'm not to good with this stuff! Thanks Dave A

Hi I helped start a band about 7 to 8 years ago.In this group we have a Male and Female singer. The Male also plays lead guitar.The Female singers husband is also our booking agent and band manager. My wife and I have become close friends to the Female singer and her husband..We go on...

Hi Going on 71 .Play about 50 times a year in an Oldies band.40's to 70's and beyond music. Thanks Dave A

Hi My Warwick short scale Rock Bass with TI flats is the only Bass I need.I've never heard a bass I'm playing sound better,play better,feel better.I'm just totally sold on this bass.I'm going to trade in my other bass's on a new Fender Rumble amp! Thanks Dave

Hi I think I already have a number ,in the forties maybe.I already have Two 350 combo's and a Rumble 30.They are heavy.I'm 70 and looking forward to the 22 lbs of the 100. That I can handle! The Fender amps have always been great.Even fifty years ago they sounded great ,but Heavy! Back then I...

Hi I've ordered a new Rumble 100 from our local music store. Does anyone know when they will be shipped to Maryland ? I was first told by the end of March? Now all I get is a We are not Sure.Which may be the truth. Thanks Dave

Hi My Warwick short Scale rock bass cost me $599.00 with free shipping and sales tax,and a free professional set up from our local music store. I don't think that is bad? Dave

Hi I can only play short scales.I'm 70 years old with nerve damage in my hands.About four months ago I got a Warwick Short scale Rock Bass.i think it's perfect.Play at least one to two times a week.Sometimes more in a Oldies group.I think this short scale sounds better then most bass's.The...

Hi I've never used any effects on my Bass.What do Delay's or Compressor's help or do too your Bass sound and playing? Thanks Dave Armbruster,Baltimore.

Hi I've been gigging with my Warwick Short Scale Rock Bass.Purchased it about four months ago.Had a Fender Jazz,Ibanez short scale,Fender short scale.I will never need another bass but my Warwick Short Scale Rock Bass.It will and does do any thing I need and sounds just like I want it.I have...

Hi Bill's music in Catonsville.410-747-1900. Dave

Hi A few months ago I replaced my 1983 Fender Jazz bass that I've been playing for many years with a Warwick Short Scale Rock Bass, The Rock Bass makes me happy playing it,I'm really enjoying playing it.I'm going on 71 and the Warwick for some reason it fits me,makes me remember what I'd...

Hi We use two,very light Bose MA-12 sound columns.Twelve 2.5 inch speakers each at 300 watts a column.Goes down to 125 hz.Put them in back of us and they also double as monitors.Only put voice,piano,guitar ,sax through them,No drums or Bass.Use a 350 watt Mackie mixer/ amp.Easily covers up...

Hi I'm going on 71 and I've ordered a New model Fender Rumble 100.It's 22 lbs,100 watts .One 12 inch speaker ,and still may be to loud for the places I play.But I can carry it without help or hurting myself.Age should give us some wisdom,and we should use it! Using The big stuff doesn't make...

Hi I'm going on 71 and play maybe 50 gigs a year.Also I spend a lot of time practicing.I have nerve damage to my left hand and mainly only use two fingers.This means I'm not only learning the songs ,but new ways to play them.I think when your heart stops you may be to old!If it's still going...

Hi Anyone ever tried a BOSE 802 speaker .Eight x 5 1/2 speakers.aLot of air being pushed and not just at an 80 degree angle.At least worth looking at.That's ruffly a 44 inch speaker.They come in their own traveling case.Weight 30 lbs? Think about it? Dave

Hi My Warwick looks great! Doesn't need anything more on it.As most bass's don't Dave

Hi I play a Warwick short scale Rock bass.Does Warwick or anyone make a gig bag that would fit my bass and say Warwick on it? How and where do I purchase it? Thanks Dave

Hi Fifty yeas ago I started playing a Fender Jazz bass in a R&B band,This year,For my 71 birthday I got a Warwick , Short Scale passive natural four string,bass,I put TI Flates on it.Still play every week.It's the nicest,easiest, fun bass I've ever owned o r played.If I had two more arms and...

Hi Does anyone know when the new Fender Rumble products will be in the stores available to purchase? Thanks Dave A

Hi I'm going on 71 and I think forcing myself to remember chords and various other things involved with playing with my band helps me.My meds sometimes make it difficult to stay sharp.I need them,of course.Nerve damage has made it difficult to play,but I've be able to work around all of...

Hi I live in Catonsville Md.Near Baltimore.Welcome! Dave

Hi Purchased about three months ago a Warwick corvette Rock Bass,four strings ,short scale.,natural wood,two pick ups. Passive..I think it's a 32 inch . I have TI Flates on it.Best bass,and strings I 've ever owned or played.The TI Flates are great.!Doesn't sound like an old Fender, to much...

Hi Guy's I'll be 70 years old this Saturday and still playing.Started playing in my teens with a Danelectro bass.Wasn't much more then a piece of cardboard.Didn't sound bad,but finally literally, fell apart. Then got a Fender! Was in my teens,and in a band that did many shows with popular...

Hi I'm looking for a very light bass amp combo.I see a Phil Jones combo amp that is a 100 watts ? ,and has two 5 in speakers.8.8 lbs ? Sometimes I use a Fender 30 watt Rumble amp.Lifting it by myself can be difficult.Would the PG cover an audience of 75-100 quiet people? We play standards,and...

Hi I'm 5 ft 5in. Have three short scale basses,and I'm 70 years old.Think I'm done growing.Seems like I've always been 5ft 5 in.O'well. Thanks Dave

Hi I'm trying to print out the chords which come up on my IPad for the song(s) I select.Of course my printer is connected to my Apple computer.Don't see this feature anywhere on the IPad screen.May not be able to do this ? I'm really not good with computers,so the simplistic answer is what...

Hi By law in most states,I think, ? bands should have Workmenscomp ins.Most can't afford it.But with a really Bab injury they may wish they had. Dave

Hi I have " IRealPro". Use it a lot.It is on my IPad.Is there a way I could send the sheet music,chords to my apple computer,then print it out? I'm not very good with computers,so the easier the better. Thanks Dave A