bass guitar

  1. Radikulture

    Digitech RP1000

    HI i'm considering buying A digitech RP1000 mlti effect ... so does it worth the buck to buy and use it for Bass????
  2. BrainiacManiac

    Warwick Thumb versus Peavey Cirrus

    I have an opportunity for either a used Warwick Thumb 4 string made in Germany 2015 or a vintage Peavey Cirrus 4 string neck-through made in USA. I owned several Warwick basses and I love the Warwick sound, I currently still own one, a nice 1994 Fortress One active version. Whereas Peavey, I...
  3. Sadowsky MetroLine Vintage JJ 5-String
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    For sale Sadowsky MetroLine Vintage JJ 5-String

    Sadowsky MetroLine Vintage JJ 5 in Ocean Blue. S/N SMLE004340-24. Stuck truss rod, fair condition with scuffs and scratches from moderate wear. May be unplayable as-is selling as parts/project. No accessories included. Asking for $1300 shipped. No trades.
    $1,300.00
  4. Dingwall Combustion 5-String Bass
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    For sale Dingwall Combustion 5-String Bass

    Everything works as it should. Includes a soft gig bag/soft case for transport and protection. Selling for $2250 firm!.
    $2,250.00
  5. Fodera Monarch Standard Classic Bass Guitar

    For sale Fodera Monarch Standard Classic Bass Guitar

    I'm selling my beautiful Fodera Monarch Standard bass guitar in the exclusive Black Diamond Firemist finish. It is in excellent condition, with only some slight swirling/scratching on the pickguard. Specs & Features: Body: Alder Neck: Compound radius with a rosewood fretboard Weight: 9.5 lbs...
    $4,500.00
  6. Ibanez SR600 Bass
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    For sale Ibanez SR600 Bass

    Great condition bass. Currently strung with flats. Weight is about 7.5 pounds on the bathroom scale. It’s a light bass! Includes locking hardshell Ibanez case A little finish wear near the neck pickup, a couple light marks here and there on the bass, but it’s in really nice shape. Frets...
    $500.00
  7. For Sale: Dingwall Combustion 6-String Ultraviolet Burst
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    For sale For Sale: Dingwall Combustion 6-String Ultraviolet Burst

    Exceptional condition Dingwall Combustion 6 string in ultraviolet burst and maple neck/finger board. It was a 2 pickup model that was upgraded to the 3 pickup model. Also upgraded Schaller strap locks and Dingwall Canadian tone/volume knobs. Selling only to fund a new Dingwall, so no trades...
    $2,400.00
  8. Mike Lull PJ5 35" scale - 2024 - Black
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    For sale Mike Lull PJ5 35" scale - 2024 - Black

    For sale Mike Lull PJ5 2024 35" scale custom made bass in near mint condition. Everything works perfectly. The original Mike Lull Protec gigbag is included. Trade: Sadowsky NYC 34" JJ5. Shipping: The price includes shipping via UPS or FedEx. Continental US only. Payment: PayPal (US only)...
    $4,350.00
    $4,100.00
  9. BrainiacManiac

    Warwick or Aria? Or something else?

    So I am planning to buy a 4 string standard scale bass with at least 24 frets, and the Warwick Fortress One and Aria Pro II SB 900 are on the top of my list. Context: previously I had to sell some basses because I was moving to a new place so I figured I would keep only two basses and sell...
  10. Momose MJ 5 String Bass (2023) - Free Shipping in Canada/USA
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    For sale Momose MJ 5 String Bass (2023) - Free Shipping in Canada/USA

    5 String Momose MJ Boutique Hand-made bass available for sale! 2023 Build!! For those that don’t know, Momose basses are hand-made with exotic woods in Japan by Momose San - one of Japan’s best luthiers! Momose San creates classic and vintage instruments that are simply top notch. This bass...
    $2,200.00
  11. Alembic spoiler
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    For sale Alembic spoiler

    1983 Alembic Spoiler, mint condition, new strings, original case, you pay shipping
    $5,500.00
  12. A

    Ibanez Soundgear Neck Shim?

    Hi everyone I have two Ibanez Soundgears, a SR505 and SR605. I won't bore you all with the details, but it's looking like they need some neck shims. However, Ibanez basses have the angled neck pockets, as pictured: Does anyone have any experience shimming these or necks like this? Is it...
  13. Kona neck through active bass guitar

    Kona neck through active bass guitar

  14. 2007 Modulus Funk Unlimited FB 5 String 34" Scale Bass Guitar
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    For sale 2007 Modulus Funk Unlimited FB 5 String 34" Scale Bass Guitar

    This is the black model, with the Jazz and the Musicman Bartolini pickups Bartolini preamp. Perfect balance, a light 5'er @ 9.3 lbs , very fast neck. This does have the truss rod, 34" scale, the preamp is 3-way and the mid control is great especially using the MM pickup. Modulus hardshell case...
    $2,195.00
  15. Oscar Stern

    Comparing the sound of various Basses

    I found this video which compares the sounds of various Basses from Bass Guitars, to Bass Ukuleles, and even a Bridge EUB (Electric Upright Bass) so you could hear the differences in sound. The UBass with the Rubber strings does produce a sound that's "Double Bass like" but it does make a great...
  16. Yamaha TRB5PII 5-String Bass 90s - Natural w/ Flame Maple Top
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    For sale Yamaha TRB5PII 5-String Bass 90s - Natural w/ Flame Maple Top

    YAMAHA TRB5PII (discontinued!) 5 String Bass: The YamahaTRB5PII electric bass guitar offers a swamp ash body with a choice of maple, bubinga, or ovangkol top and through-body maple necks with 24-fret ebony fingerboards. Yamaha's exclusive, piezo-loaded BPZ-7 bridge, combined with the Alnico V...
    $2,500.00
  17. *FINAL PRICE* Mattisson Janek Gwizdala JG (6 String)
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    For sale *FINAL PRICE* Mattisson Janek Gwizdala JG (6 String)

    Hey, everyone! For sale is my Mattisson Janek Gwizdala JG 6 string bass. 32" scale + 28 frets, 17mm spacing. Most everything on this bass is to spec, except a few things: No front facing dots, slanted pickups, and the frets. This bass DOES have the sound hole, and boasts a beautiful walnut top...
    $12,500.00
  18. droningearth

    bass guitar ambient/improvisation

    albumful of bass guitar noise/improvisation
  19. Epiphone Zenith 4-string fretted bass
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    For sale Epiphone Zenith 4-string fretted bass

    Lovely 4-string Epiphone Zenith, transparent charcoal finish. I've never gigged it. Beautiful figuring on the top. Excellent condition. Comes with original hardshell case. Currently has a new set of LaBella Nylon-wrapped. Price includes shipping.
    $1,050.00
  20. I

    Any recommendations for where to go with my board?

    I mainly make a lot of noise rock and shoegazey kind of stuff with my friends and I'm not sure where to go next with my board. Right now I'm sitting with a Bass Clone, Bad Stone, some random auto wah off of amazon, Dunlop Bass Wah, and a Germanium 4 Muff with an Op Amp Muff on the way. I'm...
  21. Price Drop! Sadowsky NYC Verdine White Satin
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    For sale Price Drop! Sadowsky NYC Verdine White Satin

    This is a phenomenal bass from the discontinued NYC Satin Series. I've been putting this off for too long but this bass deserves to be played more. I though I'd never let it go but I simply play others and can no longer justify it sitting in the case. Bass is in mint condition, only blemish...
    $3,500.00
  22. Quazlpa

    Has anyone ever tried a Schecter Stiletto Stealth Pro?

    I've found a few threads of the regular stealth but none of the pro version. for those that have played it how was it? Is it worth the price? and if you've played both how does it compare to the less expensive one? and if its not worth the price then is there something in that price range that...
  23. D’Mark Omega 5
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    For sale D’Mark Omega 5

    Hello, This is a wonderful 5 string bass, it sounds very much like an active jazz bass. It has an active/passive and a mid switch I changed the tuners to Gotoh Resolites, better balance and weight reduced. I would guess 9-9.8lbs I’ll try and get a better weight when I am able. I am getting away...
    $1,950.00
  24. Epiphone Jack Casady Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar + hard case
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    For sale Epiphone Jack Casady Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar + hard case

    Epiphone Jack Casady Semi-Acoustic Bass Guitar + hard case Circa 2010, this was my first bass guitar and it’s dear to me but I no longer need it. No modifications.
    $350.00 to $500.00
  25. M

    How to fix a dislodged tuning post on jazz bass?

    A few of the tuning posts on my J bass got dislodged- one very much so. (See attached photo). What is the best way to return it to its normal position without causing damage? I've tried using a vice and banging on it a little with a rubber mallet but it didn't budge a bit and I'm afraid of...
  26. droningearth

    DRONING EARTH VOL81 bass guitar edition

    if i find enough interesting bass guitar improvisations/ambient tracks, VOL81 will be bass guitar volume, you can find old volumes and my own recordings from droningearthrecords.bandcamp.com
  27. C Stone

    NBD Squier Debut Series…

    Hey all I thought I’d put this up since this is a new offering from Squier and I’m not sure anyone here has one yet. Anyway I believe this to be an Amazon exclusive as far as I know and the only place offering them right now at least. The Squier Debut Series Precision bass The site description...
  28. Lakland HB30 Neck Pickup PRICE DROP
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    For sale Lakland HB30 Neck Pickup PRICE DROP

    Lakland HB30 neck pickup in VGC. Functions as it should, clean and clear- I simply decided to upgrade. Free shipping within US48, all others please inquire for rates.
    $85.00
  29. bassfran

    No longer available Lakland HB30 Neck Pickup PRICE DROP

    Lakland HB30 neck pickup in VGC. Functions as it should, clean and clear- I simply decided to upgrade. Free shipping within US48, all others please inquire for rates.
  30. GodPlayedBass

    Rotosound solo bass strings

    Has anybody tried them? What are your initial thoughts ?
  31. Oscar Stern

    The Bass Guitar was originally designed to replace the Double Bass due to Acoustical Compromises?

    Double Basses - Acoustical Compromises - Orchestration Online I figured out exactly why the Bass Guitar was originally made to replace the Double Bass, because the Double Bass is actually "Acoustically Compromised" like the Viola, in that it's scaled down from the Optimal Size that would be...
  32. K

    Gibson EB-3 copy

    Hi all. I picked up this Gibson EB-3 copy from a local buy, sell and trade store. I couldn’t find a country of origin on it but the wires to the pots say Swan Japan STD on them (if that’s some indication).It weighs about 8 pounds and has a 1 5/8 nut width. Short scale and chunky neck. I was...
  33. S

    Frets for adding microtones ?

    Hi everyone. Not sure if this is the right forum-category for this, but it seems like it. I have a little question: Has anybody tried the fretlets from re-Fret your guitar — the sky is the limit! on their bass for getting microtones? I tried contacting them by e-mail, but no reply so far. If...
  34. GwennyT

    Do you trust demos of basses/pedals from the people who make them?

    Personally, I do not. The people who make the basses/pedals seem to have a bias towards them and do not list any cons.
  35. D

    recording bass guitar on MPC Live II - DI box VS amp head

    Hi everyone, so I'm getting started with recording bass guitar into a MPC Live 2. So far it’s sounding real good. The bass guitar is running straight into the Invalid Link Removed. On the Invalid Link Removed, I have a Air Compressor (stock MPC plugin) and that alone brought the tone of the...
  36. C

    College Auditions

    I plan on attend college next year for a degree in music performance (bass ofc). Audition season is coming up, and I was wondering what would be good picks for audition music. Most of the schools I applied to have few or vague requirements, with my current top choice asking for any two pieces of...
  37. C

    Great Flying V-Style Bass Guitars

    Hey all, I’m new here and I was wondering about a relatively niche topic within the bass community: V shaped basses. A lot of my favorite bands and bassists use them, and I’m curious which specific ones they use, and am trying to find some for sale. Please suggest any specific models with the V...
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    Jacos Fretless Bass (Bass Of Doom)

    Hi all! Rather an odd one here but I feel I need to have a bit of a vent I suppose I could call it a rant but I don't think that would be correct, just my opinion but I want others to hear it. I know I will get people disagreeing with me probably more than people agree with me but here goes...
  39. BigAlBass69

    What Bass would Jaco be playing?

    God rest his soul, Jaco was a legend. But if he lived and played today, what bass would be his instrument? Would he stay with the modded fretless J or would he go high end with an Alembic or even completely custom made by Unobtanium? Maybe he would grab a short scale and let it rip. Here you go...
  40. P

    Help with Seymour Duncan APJ-2 Lightnin’ Rods

    Hi all, This is my first ever post here, so apologies for any issues! I have a 2017 Squier P/J modified with APJ-2 Lightnin’ Rods. Recently, the wiring has come undone (shoddy repair job), and I attempted to repair the damage myself. What I didn’t realise was, the APJ-2s that I have, which are...