decision

  1. L

    Need help deciding on a new Bass badly

    I thankfully got the opportunity to acquire a new bass, my selection of course would be considered lame by many but then again I dont have the cash for a good piece of instrument lol regardless... I have the opportunity to chose between two basses a Fender Player series Jazz bass MIM and a...
  2. Reverend Decision P/J 25th anniversary
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    For sale Reverend Decision P/J 25th anniversary

    Reverend Decision P/J bass, 25th Anniversary model. I recently purchased this here on TB. I’ve include the original sale link. Please refer to it for additional information. SOLD - Reverend Decision P 25th Anniversary This was my first Reverend and it is fantastic. (I also purchased a Reverend...
    $750.00
  3. bmac314

    SOLD Reverend Decision P/J 25th anniversary

    Reverend Decision P/J bass, 25th Anniversary model. I recently purchased this here on TB. I’ve include the original sale link. Please refer to it for additional information. SOLD - Reverend Decision P 25th Anniversary This was my first Reverend and it is fantastic. (I also purchased a Reverend...
  4. Fatbasstones

    J bass vs stingray

    So I've been playing bass for about 3 - 4 years now and that entire time I've been jamming on a soungear ibanez bass that was given to me as a gift. It's a cheap bass for sure but I've done a ton of work on it and gotten it to sound really good. Currently I have some Legend DR Flatwounds on...
  5. bon viesta

    help deciding a finish for an upcoming p bass build.

    i want to do a fender flat finish for this p bass project that already has a body on the way for it. i say a flat fender finish just because i don’t want to deal with any unforeseen error making the finished product off the mark. that’s also why i’m getting a white 60’s pickguard with it as...
  6. Dreig

    Help pls: 4 days 'till payday, two cabs to choose from

    Hey guys, I have pestered this board with stupid questions about cabs for like a month now, buit that is about to come to an end. On a Polish amp renovation site I have found two cabs that are within my budget and look like they could carry the watts of my monstrous 1000w Warwick Tubepath. In...
  7. goat123

    ESP B205 vs Jackson JS3V?

    Hi, this is my very first post here and recently I've decided that i want to pick up bass along with guitar. I've dug around and through many videos, reviews, and prices i've found myself thinking between a ESP B205 or Jackson JS3V 5 string bass for heavy metal and rock music. If anybody has had...
  8. M

    Danelectro 64

    Does anyone on here own a dan 64 bass? Ive read all i can about it but im hesitant to commit to buying one. Id love to hear more about it from people with hands on experience with it. Im in a band going to start a tour soon. Are they sturdy? Should i buy it?
  9. M

    Which bass should i buy?

    Ive had a VM jazz bass for a few years now but i have saved enough to upgrade. There are a few options im looking at. The first one being a Danelectro 64 bass. I like the look of it alot and the different style pickups. I am really looking for a change from the typical p bass style or jazz style...
  10. C

    Double Bass Help with comparing/contrasting carved and hybrid bass options (KC Strings vs Calin Wultur?)

    Hi there, I'm getting around to looking thoroughly for a new bass as an upgrade to my current ply, looking to stay around $3k or under. I perform mostly orchestral music and occasionally play jazz/bluegrass, but the bowed sound is my priority. Looking to go play these in the next few weeks, but...
  11. the federalist

    Hard Decision

    I'm moving out of the country (that being the US), and can't bring all my gear as the cost is prohibitive and the space where I'm going is limited. Here's what I expect and want when I make the move: Gigging at church and small clubs Play music and bass through either a combo or amp/cabinet...
  12. T

    Speaker decision

    2 Amps => Kustom B200 100w@8 ohms, and a Little Mark II 300w@8 ohms. The Little Mark II is also rated at 500w@ 4 ohms. The cab into which I want to install new speakers is the original Kustom-style 2x 15" enclosure, the salient point being that although it is a ported cab, the back end is sealed...
  13. Sparkdog

    Finally made a DECISION about my new bass.

    And it's pretty fantastic! I've been on the hunt for a new PJ and it had to check a bunch of boxes for me: - Reverse P pickup, it's the only thing that gets the tone I want. - Hot J pickup at the bridge. - Great neck. - Light weight. - Perfect balance, both in terms of tone and how it hangs on...
  14. filler83

    Decision on P Bass: MIM Player, MIA Pro, Lakland Skyline

    I've been all over the place with basses - need to finally settle on a P. There are a couple options that I am looking at - black precision bass - do I get mint/new MIM Player for ~$600, used Lakland Skyline for ~$800, or Mint MIA Pro for $1250? All would be set up before being shipping to me...
  15. C

    Flats Decision for a Precision...

    Hello all, Looking for some insight on which set of flats to use on my P. Ideally, I want to find the best overall combination of tone, tension, and texture. I own these sets already, just haven't installed them yet. Thanks!
  16. 2019 Reverend Decision 2 (or P?)
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    For sale 2019 Reverend Decision 2 (or P?)

    I got this bad boy a week ago. It's awesome! The only problem is I also got a EBMM Cutlass with a maple board at the same time and I REALLY like that. So, off into the world with this sexy bass. Essentially brand new! It still has the plastic on the pickguard. I also picked up an older...
    $900.00
  17. HOTCARL

    No longer available 2019 Reverend Decision 2 (or P?)

    I got this bad boy a week ago. It's awesome! The only problem is I also got a EBMM Cutlass with a maple board at the same time and I REALLY like that. So, off into the world with this sexy bass. Essentially brand new! It still has the plastic on the pickguard. I also picked up an older...
  18. J

    Need some help choosing a bass for home recording.

    Hi everyone! I've played electric guitars for 16 years. Now i want to record some stuff at home. I've been looking for a 4-string budget bass and I am going to use for home recording. I play mostly thrash metal but I also want to be able to play other genres like blues, classical rock etc. I...
  19. PennyroyalWe

    New Bass: more of the same, or something new?

    Long story short, I’ve been trying out basses for a few months and haven’t found anything that really sticks out as a keeper. My main bass is a Squier VM precision bass TB (mudbucker telebass) that’s been defretted. I love this bass and would never part with it, but I do want a reliable fretted...
  20. J

    Double Bass Help Me. Need to make a decision today. (poly vs. flexo vs. ???)

    Here goes... I'm a gut string user, that's where the sound in my head is at. I'm lucky to have two basses (one with guts and one with steels). I play slap, I pluck and I arco(a little bit). I recently had my American Standard converted to a removable neck bass. I've had an old set Spirocore...
  21. M

    So my bandmates want two singers

    Our band has been playing together for a little longer than a year now. Till now I played the bass and sang at the same time. Here's the thing: We're having a gig in two weeks and we're looking for a vocalist. Now we have two girls who wanted to take a peek and try it out. No problem at that...
  22. Bassist Jay

    Decision time

    Since 2010 I have been a die hard Music Man guy. However, with their recent major price increase for 2018, I have really soured to the company. I currently own 2 - SR 5’s. 1 is a 30th Anniversary and 1 is a standard. Both are 5 H’s. I also own a limited edition Bongo 5 HH with a roasted neck...
  23. socialleper

    Making a decision: Jaguar or Precision

    I'm contemplating a new bass (duh!) and am deciding between either a Fender Precision Noir Special Edition and a Troy Sanders MIJ PJ Jag. I like the aesthetic of both, and have tried the Noir but only the Squier version of the Sanders. On one hand a simple, true, Precision is appealing, and if...
  24. T

    Help with an Ibanez decision please!

    hello! Been playing on a Japanese p-bass copy for a bit, and enjoying that, but I’ve played a couple nice ibanezes that I really liked over time, and have the money now to get one. Thing is, I don’t know a ton about what’s really important in a bass. The decision: - SR5005 for $1200 (stock) -...
  25. Jeff Sarsippius

    1st World Decision Making Problem: FCS PBASS

    Hello All: How much free time do I have? Enough to ask you dear people for your opinion on buying a pbass: both Fender custom shops, one in Japan where I live the other at Willcutt in Kentucky. The Pbass in Japan: Fender Custom Shop 2017 64 Pbass in a rare brown metallic color Has 59-62...
  26. vindibona1

    TRBX605 arrived today- Tough decision ahead- review and comparison

    The Yamaha TBRX605FM arrived today. At the end of the week either it or the Ibanez BTB675M will be the last man standing. The Yamaha 605 arrived in immaculate condition as I'd expect from Yamaha. Fret ends were super smooth and rounded. The thing was pretty much set up and itonated out of the...
  27. Florian C

    What makes a good band/music opportunity for you ?

    Hello fellows :) ! For those who followed my thread on my Big Band audition, here's the next step: I'm "searching" or making myself available for another project in addition to my cover band and sub job (and my corporate headhunter job ;) !) Got some answers and proposition (franckly a lot...
  28. Bobby Bass

    Amp Head Decision Help

    Trying to make a decision here for a small 200 watt @ 4 ohm amp head. It's between GK MB200, Fender Rumble 200 & Trace Elliot ELF. Going to us it with the speaker cab from a Ampeg B100R that has finally died. Tired of trying to get it working & spending money on it. Could have bought a whole...
  29. Resonance129

    Help me make a decision...

    I know these threads are not very popular, but I'm a little indecisive about my next bass purchase. Right now, all of my basses are the "lesser" versions of real models (Squier P, SBMM Ray, Rockbass Corvette, etc), but I'm planning to buy my first "real" bass at the end of the year, maybe after...
  30. Rev. Cornelius

    Please Help with Jazz Pre-amp Decision

    So with changes in my band's direction, the time has come that I would like to install an onboard preamp. The bass is a older MIM Fender Jazz with Duncan Antiquity's. The current style has been proggy rock mostly played with a pick. Effects include a comp, B3K, SA Orbital Mod, Micro POG, SA...
  31. Nighttrain1127

    Octave/Fuzz Decision

    I am trying to decide what direction to go the Malekko B:Assmaster or the Black Cat Octave Fuzz. Both are supposedly based on the Same thing so any opinions on what one is better or other recommendations . Or the Pros and Cons of these two. Thanks
  32. matty78943

    Harley Bentons?

    after being on the hunt for a new bass to accompany my '06 wesley PB33 as its feeling lonely, i have found two final candidates, both from harley benton 1. Invalid Link Removed i like this as its a jazz bass in a nice colour scheme (to me) 2. Invalid Link Removed i was originally goning to...
  33. Ophiothrix

    Buying a Fender P-bass, stuck at the most critical decision involved.

    ...what colour do I go for? So I've been a jazz bass guy for years, but an overdose of Iron Maiden and a desire to branch out a bit with my collection has led me to decide that I really want a P-bass. I've also been itching to get something as a modding platform, so for the ease of dropping in...
  34. DEbassist

    I need some help with a hard decision

    I am in the market for a new bass and had my eye on two basses that are for sale here locally and I just cannot make up my mind. The first is a Fender Custom Shop '57 P Bass. Heavy relic, tangerine orange, gold anodized pick guard, hand wound pickups, rosewood fingerboard, custom case, brand...
  35. jcerio

    1590A Compressor Decision - Please help!

    I really could use some advice. Due to back problems (and age) I've lightened up and downsized all of my gear, including my pedal board. I'm currently using all 1590a effects, and I'm very happy with everything I've found so far from Mooer and One control. I did try an Aroma (Tom'sline...
  36. Orpheus55

    Potential Mini-Rig Cab Choices

    Well, I have narrowed my choices for a potential mini-rig. This will be run through the PA or FOH at all times, and is intended to save space on tight stages and act primarily as a stage monitor. Portability & weight are the main concerns. Would consider adding a 2nd cab, though I have larger...
  37. ZeBula

    Which bass kit should I buy

    Hello fellows bassists! Im planning to start playing a bass and i found these affordable kits but I don't know which one is better to buy and to start rocking: Invalid Link Removed or [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] Plus I have a question regarding the bass learning. Since I'm a leftie, I use...
  38. JohnnyTog

    Need a help for fretless bass decision

    Hello everyone, I would like to consult about fretless bass which I like to buy. I have one bass (MMEB Stingray 4) and I would like to buy a fretless bass. Where I live I have only few choice for fretless, they are; ibanez srf700 or 705, ibanez sr500f and cort B4FL, prices are srf700-795 USD...
  39. barefoot1988

    Need help in decision for my first bass and amp

    Hi everyone! Im looking for some help for my first bass. I am looking this sort of tone (show in the video below). Actually, found this video when searching around in this forum Also pardon me as well, is it possible for bass to produce these kind of synthesizer bass sound from electro music...
  40. CoreyI35

    Mesa cab decision

    I play a lot at home, but right now I'm listening to myself through a pair of full range Yamaha HS8 monitors (highly recommended, btw). I have no amp. I'm wanting to find other people to play with though, which means I need to pick up some equipment. It sounds like the Mesa 800+ is a pretty...