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  1. commonplayer

    Double Bass How do I set my string height using this tool?

    I recently acquired a new-to-me Shen upright bass after playing electric only for about 20 years. I know I should take it to a pro to get it set up, but the closest guy to me is about 30 minutes away and I just don't havre a lot of time or occasion to make the trip. Mostly I just want to make...
  2. commonplayer

    P Bass Upsides?

    Most of your favorite songs were probably recorded with a P bass, that should tell you something. It just sounds good in a mix and hits a sweet spot of what people (perhaps unconsciously) want to hear from a bass
  3. commonplayer

    New (to me) BD! (Reverend content)

    I rocked one of these for about a dozen gigs, and the chromes I had on them felt and sounded perfect
  4. commonplayer

    No more bargains??

    Not sure if it was the big site redesign, but for whatever reason it seems like since then the TB classifieds have essentially been dead. I used to buy and sell here all the time, now I don't even flip through the ads but maybe once a week at best. The same basses it seems have been sitting here...
  5. commonplayer

    Can I reattach this broken nut piece?

    Thanks everyone for the great advice! I think I'll just replace it
  6. commonplayer

    Can I reattach this broken nut piece?

    A small piece of the nut from my p-bass just broke off at the E string, and I still have the broken piece. Is it possible for me to glue this back on, or do I need to bite the bullet and replace the whole nut? It's a vintage bass that's all original so I'd rather not replace it if possible.
  7. commonplayer

    Help, is this a genuine USA jazz bass?

    The serial numbers look almost photoshopped on the neck plate. The neck looks like it could be legit, or a more recent avri. I would pass on this though
  8. commonplayer

    Beato Top 20

    I'm no Beato fanboy or anything, but he has decades of experience playing, writing and recording music and can credibly state his case on these things. I'll take his word any day over some 25 year old pitchfork hipster writer who has no frame of reference
  9. commonplayer

    Fender Custom Shop experiences?

    Oh man, I was lusting after this exact bass but didn't have the coin to make it happen. This is my dream bass, congrats!
  10. commonplayer

    Weird valuations: Fender Roadworn vs Am Std

    Your post essentially boils down to you disagreeing with something that a random subset of people believe. You seem to already be locked into your position that these people are wrong, so what are you looking for exactly? I've played both models of the basses mentioned and they're both great...
  11. commonplayer

    Wilco…bass player?

    IMO the sign of a great bassist is serving the song and he does a fine job of that. He's clearly not Jaco but Wilco would sound terrible if he were.
  12. commonplayer

    Vintage clay side dotes are terrible for gigs

    For a custom shop bass that you'll presumably want to keep for the long haul, you should take it to a luthier and have them replace the dark dots with typical lighter colored ones. The stickers get the job done ( I use them on lesser basses) but for a lifer type of bass just replace them
  13. Fender 1977 Fretless Precision Bass neck
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    For sale Fender 1977 Fretless Precision Bass neck

    Fender 1977 Fretless Precision Bass neck with a gorgeous rosewood fretboard. It pains me to move this one but too much gear piling up and not enough time to play it all. A few nicks here and there but in fantastic shape for a vintage neck. $695 shipped to CONUS, no trades.
    $695.00
  14. Ernie Ball Music Man Caprice Bass
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    For sale Ernie Ball Music Man Caprice Bass

    Ernie Ball Music Man Caprice bass. Classic Natural finish with smooth tinted maple neck. The epitome of a do-it-all workhorse bass, these beauties rarely show up in this finish. Excellent condition with a few minor dings on the headstock and some typical swirl on the pickguard from normal...
    $1,995.00
  15. commonplayer

    Best looking semi-hollow bass guitars

    This is such a sleeper bass, I played about a dozen shows with one of these and I loved it.
  16. commonplayer

    Feedback posted by commonplayer on gkbass13

    Great buyer! Very solid with communication and patient with the shipping process.
  17. commonplayer

    NBD - Fender American Vintage 60s Hot Rod Precision

    I've got one of these necks for sale if anyone is looking - seems like this group knows how solid these things are. https://www.talkbass.com/classifieds/fender-american-vintage-hot-rod-60s-precision-bass-neck.1665253/
  18. Fender American Vintage Hot Rod '60s Precision Bass Neck
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    For sale Fender American Vintage Hot Rod '60s Precision Bass Neck

    Incredible neck that's rarely available as a standalone - Fender American Vintage '60s Hot Rod Precision bass neck. One of the smoothest and most comfortable Fender necks I've ever played. This one is in fantastic shape - fully functional with just a slight ding or two. These necks were crafted...
    $550.00
  19. commonplayer

    Sweetwater Might Be In Hard Times

    I'm sure it's an unnecessary cost to begin with, but damn their margins must be really tight if this is where they're making cuts
  20. commonplayer

    D’addario Chromes question

    Maybe not tone, but I've found that heavier gauge strings let me dig in a little more which can definitely add some beef to the sound.
  21. 2008 Squier Sonic Blue Precision Bass

    Comment by 'commonplayer' on the classified ad '2008 Squier Sonic Blue Precision Bass'

    Talkbass classifieds are officially dead if this thing doesn't sell soon, this is an incredible deal on a beast of a bass
  22. Mesa Walkabout Scout 12 Extension Cabinet
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    For sale Mesa Walkabout Scout 12 Extension Cabinet

    Mesa Walkabout Scout 12" bass extension cabinet, 4ohm. Works great, pairs perfectly with the Scout 12 combo but it's also a fantastic standalone cabinet with an amp of your choice. Local pickup only in the Philadelphia/Northern Delaware area. No trades.
    $495.00
  23. commonplayer

    Squier Classic Vibe 60s P Bass

    I haven't tried any of the newer versions, but this original China produced 60's Classic Vibe is as good as everyone says. I would hold out for one of these if you can!
  24. commonplayer

    Love it. Hate it. Sherwood Green.

    I think it looks cool, but if I'm paying custom shop prices I need to absolutely adore the color. So don't feel bad about moving on from it.
  25. commonplayer

    Why do people like rosewood boards with unpainted headstocks?

    Ah yes, the answer to the question nobody asked
  26. commonplayer

    New Review of the SBMM Joe Dart Sterling

    Same! But as another post suggested, I think there will be a bunch of them that show up on the used market once they ship out.
  27. commonplayer

    New Review of the SBMM Joe Dart Sterling

    Are these short scale or standard?
  28. commonplayer

    Fender AVRI Basses

    Love the '62 P neck! In fact I've got one listed in the classifieds right now (hope that's kosher to cross-post). https://www.talkbass.com/classifieds/fender-american-vintage-reissue-62-precision-bass-neck-2005.1658429/
  29. Fender American Vintage Reissue '62 Precision Bass Neck 2005
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    For sale Fender American Vintage Reissue '62 Precision Bass Neck 2005

    2005 Fender American Vintage Reissue '62 Precision bass neck. Has upgraded Gotoh Res O Lite tuners. Nice thin (front to back) profile, dark rosewood, nitro finish. Finish shows light checking in places, typical nitro. Frets in great shape.
    $595.00
  30. commonplayer

    NBD Player II Precision

    I love that Fender has gone back to the rosewood boards for their MIM line. I get why they had to move to pau ferro for a while, but rosewood just looks so much classier IMO
  31. commonplayer

    Fender American Vintage '63 Precision Bass Appreciation Thread

    Anyone looking to swap out their faded sonic blue for one of these in seminole red? Just posted mine on the classifieds for trade only. https://www.talkbass.com/classifieds/fender-american-vintage-63-precision-bass-seminole-red.1658101/
  32. Fender American Vintage '63 Precision Bass - Seminole Red
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    For trade Fender American Vintage '63 Precision Bass - Seminole Red

    The one and only Fender American Vintage '63 Precision bass in elusive Seminole Red finish. Great overall condition with just a few minor dings you would expect on a bass with such a thin nitro finish. Please note that I am only seeking trades on this right now and am primarily looking to...
  33. commonplayer

    I'm stumped, help me ID these Seymour Duncan pickups.

    Just picked up a late 70s Fender P bass and was surprised to see that the pickups had been swapped out to something I had never seen before. They're Seymour Duncan's with three tiny switches on one of the pickups, and they must be active because someone also did a battery route on the back of...
  34. MJT Precision Bass body - Sonic Blue
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    For sale MJT Precision Bass body - Sonic Blue

    Brand new MJT Precision bass body in sonic blue nitro finish. Just bought this brand new from MJT on eBay but probably won't get to it anytime soon, so I'll move it along. 4lb 2oz., looks like a light relic finish from MJT. Alder body. $350 shipped to CONUS.
    $320.00
  35. Fender Roadworn Jazz bass neck with Fender tuners

    Question by 'commonplayer' in classified ad 'Fender Roadworn Jazz bass neck with Fender tuners'

    Is this Pau Ferro or rosewood?
  36. Fender American Vintage 60’s Hot Rod Precision Bass

    Comment by 'commonplayer' on the classified ad 'Fender American Vintage 60’s Hot Rod Precision Bass'

    I have one of these in natural finish, and let me assure you these are exquisite instruments. Hell I kinda like the black better than natural so I'm even tempted...
  37. commonplayer

    SOLD Fender American Vintage 60’s Hot Rod Precision Bass

    I have one of these in natural finish, and let me assure you these are exquisite instruments. Hell I kinda like the black better than natural so I'm even tempted...
  38. commonplayer

    You can only have one bass, but FSO don't exist. What do you have?

  39. commonplayer

    Vintage Fender Jazz Refinishing

    You're not wrong, but man nitro just feels better imo. Like a broken in baseball glove
  40. commonplayer

    Feedback reply by commonplayer

    Thanks again!
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