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Okay, we all know guitarists generally get most of the attention from the major makers. There’s been a few guitar models that I really wish would...

Does anyone here tune down?

So I've been thinking of an idea for a project bass I can work on in long term to get essentially a more versatile bass. I'm not sure how much of...

Damnation Audio V Four B - MBD-1 Alternate Circuit Just picked this up and I'll be honest - it's a GREAT pedal, but dang the enclosure is HUGE....

Hello guys, I have a question, I hope I can get some help. I have a fretless bass with nickel strings, 100-45, tuned normally, EADG. Can I play...

Hey guys, this is my first thread so apologies if I'm doing anything wrong or stupid. I was wondering if you guys knew of any alternate tunings...

Is your “baseline” 5 strings and you think of a 4 stringer as missing the lowest string or is your “bassline” a 4 strings and you think of a 5...

Apparently one of my preamp tubes is bad, and of course they are the only thing NOT covered under warranty. So...my question is: Replace just...

My band has recently written a few songs in drop D. I prefer the wider neck of a 5 string and though I own a few 4's I would rather stick to a 5...

I don't really like chicken heads, especially white ones. But I'm not sure what knobs would look really cool on this head. [ATTACH] It would...

I will start: H.R.Thumpnstuff

I was in a café Friday that was playing a satellite radio station. Different rendition of Hey Judge came on. Vocals were the same, but the piano...

Hey guys, once I realized that the hard shell cases Temple recommends are just specially configured gun cases, I started thinking of alternative...

As a matter of course, if one were to down-tune a bass, one would use heavier gauged strings, and a longer scale instrument. Adversely, if one...

Lakland 55-02, 44-02 and 5 and 4 series basses all have a MM/J pickup arrangement with controls for V/Blend/H/Mid/L and a switch that selects...

I installed my first set of flats (GHS) the other day. I'm noticing that the E string isn't staying a consistent pitch as I try to tune and it...

I'm moving this discussion over here since I think we can probably get better discussion of application than whether or not being off a few cents...

Guys and gals, quick question. I play 4 string in standard tuning. My band mates would like to do some heavier stuff in c#,f#,b,e. So I'm going to...

So I'm day dreaming rather than working, and was thinking that what my arsenal lacks at the moment is a P/J, although the more I think about it,...

Just got some EB Flats and I noticed this instruction packet. I've never seen anyone suggest installing strings this way. Should I try it or...

Greetings, helpful folks in TB-land. I need some help. I've recently acquired a great fretless that was custom-ordered with a Badass III. I love...

What is the advantage of this tuning. What moveable chords become easier to get to?

So I just wanted to share something We have a lot of fun with. I enjoy playing in a different tuning than our guitar players. and figured I'd...

What would you call this tuning? It's G0-C1-G1-C2-G2 and on guitar it goes up in the same order, (G)CGCGCG. I haven't the slightest clue what...

I'm curious as to what alternate tunings you guys use. I'm looking for some that I've never heard of before so I can give a few a try. Right now,...

Hi all! I am a newbie both the in the bass world and in this forum, thought I come from guitar (I still play/study guitar though) :) Since I am...

My dearest bassoires, Being self-taught I've only recently realized I've been playing 'wrong' and favoring comfort over proper technique for my...