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  1. Videojunkie
    Thread

    Homebuilt EUB build thread (cross post)

    Not sure if this is allowed, but I am making an interesting build over in the DB/ EUB forum. But some of the issues I am running into are less...
    Thread by: Videojunkie, Feb 27, 2021, 4 replies, in forum: Luthier's Corner
  2. MandolinPlayer
    Thread

    Fakenbacker? Rebon Weifang

    Does anyone know anything about this company? bass kit I got into a rabbit hole, and found what I believe to be the very last of the...
    Thread by: MandolinPlayer, Feb 4, 2021, 5 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  3. bas_anton
    Thread

    Maiden fretless

    Time for my third DIY bass. Every bass I've made has been a new challenge. First time was just being able to build a bass. You can read about it...
    Thread by: bas_anton, Jan 24, 2021, 65 replies, in forum: Luthier's Corner
  4. Snadman
    Thread

    WW inspiration for apprenticeship/internship

    Hi all, my first post here so apologies if I’m doing anything wrong. Recently at my job at a local music store, I encountered my first WW amp and...
    Thread by: Snadman, Jan 20, 2021, 0 replies, in forum: Amps and Cabs [BG]
  5. kilo95
    Thread

    Tube bass preamp build

    Hello all. I'm looking into building a tube bass preamp for use at my church. My church uses IEM so no amps on the stage. I really like the Ampeg...
    Thread by: kilo95, Jan 18, 2021, 6 replies, in forum: Amps and Cabs [BG]
  6. Williethump
    Thread

    DIY Headless Wine Box Bass, err...Wall Art

    [ATTACH] When I started this frenzied covid build project using leftover bass and ukulele parts, I figured the odds of it ending up a bass or a...
    Thread by: Williethump, Jan 15, 2021, 18 replies, in forum: Luthier's Corner
  7. Freekmagnet
    Thread

    Sirena • El Santo: Freekmagnet Jumps on the Short Scale Bandwagon

    All kidding aside, I recently felt inspired to build a short scale bass. While I’ve never been and never will be a short scale believer, I’ve...
    Thread by: Freekmagnet, Jan 5, 2021, 80 replies, in forum: Luthier's Corner
  8. Tadashi03
    Thread

    Custom Bass: DIY or Best Company

    Hello fellow master bassers, I've been wanting to create a particular bass for a long time but wanted to see if anyone can suggest a good company...
    Thread by: Tadashi03, Dec 22, 2020, 8 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  9. ManyMountains
    Thread

    NBD: MIJ Fender MB4 - Save from the dead?

    Quick summary: Frets pulled but not filled, unusual Seymour Duncan pups, body heavily dinged, wild knobs, and missing tuning peg. What should I...
    Thread by: ManyMountains, Dec 22, 2020, 11 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  10. The2ndBeat
    Thread

    How do I mod a Höfner?

    I recently got a Höfner Ignition bass, and I'm looking to paint the switches cream. Problem is, I don't know where to start. Can anybody help me?
    Thread by: The2ndBeat, Dec 15, 2020, 1 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  11. Freekmagnet
    Thread

    LaJara - Revisiting the Semi-Hollow Flying V Six-String Guitar

    I decided that it's time to start a new build, and I've had this design floating around for a while. I actually built a plywood and Masonite V a...
    Thread by: Freekmagnet, Dec 8, 2020, 81 replies, in forum: Luthier's Corner
  12. Adienn7
    Thread

    Compact ampeg content

    Compact ampeg content WHy????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Cut down in it's not so prime how do you fix it? can it be fix?...
    Thread by: Adienn7, Oct 28, 2020, 1 replies, in forum: Amps and Cabs [BG]
  13. Freekmagnet
    Thread

    Chris Cole Slant 212 Build Thread

    In my quest to find a good 1-cab gig machine solution, I stumbled upon the Chris Cole Slant 212 thread here on TB. After reading through it and...
    Thread by: Freekmagnet, Oct 26, 2020, 78 replies, in forum: Amps and Cabs [BG]
  14. Major 9th
    Thread

    B & C Speakers 12BG76-8 in a DIY 12" Bass Cabinet...Will it Work?

    Hello everyone, I have a goal to build a smaller bass cab and have found a driver that looks promising. The B & C 12BG76-8. The speaker has a...
    Thread by: Major 9th, Sep 28, 2020, 64 replies, in forum: Amps and Cabs [BG]
  15. Low End Scum
    Thread

    Released our DIY Album for Free

    Heyo TB! Just wanted to share my bands album if anyone's interested. We've rerecorded it a number of times over the last 4 years starting from...
    Thread by: Low End Scum, Aug 31, 2020, 1 replies, in forum: Recordings [BG]
  16. fast slapper
    Thread

    TecAmp driver buyout.

    Tecamp - Parts Express Ships Fast and Ships Free.
    Thread by: fast slapper, Aug 5, 2020, 1 replies, in forum: Amps and Cabs [BG]
  17. Kirbnerd304
    Thread

    Diy electric bass guitar present

    (Copy pasted after asking in the wrong thread lmao) hey guys! Sorry for the bother, but I need help with a present of mines that I'm planning to...
    Thread by: Kirbnerd304, Aug 1, 2020, 3 replies, in forum: Luthier's Corner
  18. Kirbnerd304
    Thread

    Diy electric bass guitar present

    hey guys! Sorry for the bother, but I need help with a present of mines that I'm planning to make for my boyfriends 19th birthday :). I was...
    Thread by: Kirbnerd304, Aug 1, 2020, 3 replies, in forum: Ask Janek Gwizdala
  19. k_hardy
    Thread

    Help please - pickup issues

    Hi all, I'm in the process of wiring a DIY hollowbody ES-style bass and am having problems with the pickups (humbuckers). It's standard...
    Thread by: k_hardy, Jul 28, 2020, 2 replies, in forum: Pickups & Electronics [BG]
  20. John the Bassist
    Thread

    DIY On-board Preamp

    Greetings, Please excuse the very long post. I am a long-time lurker and first-time poster on TalkBass, and have found the forum immensely...
    Thread by: John the Bassist, Jul 27, 2020, 0 replies, in forum: Pickups & Electronics [BG]
  21. knumbskull
    Thread

    Tell me about your ideal bass for dub

    Here's something to think about for a Friday: Background: an old friend of mine has recently started making guitars and basses, and he's doing a...
    Thread by: knumbskull, Jul 17, 2020, 19 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  22. bassingeorge
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    N(ish)BD - Squier Cabronita [refinish]

    Finally got around on getting this bass fixed, painting it a color I really wanted, full DIY, except for electronics rewiring and setup, custom...
    Thread by: bassingeorge, Jun 28, 2020, 52 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  23. The Glaint
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    Help with Barry Oakley's Tractor Bass

    Does anyone know where I can get Tractor bass plans? I see many pics but can't locate. I bought a Guild DS-1 pick up to put on crooked. I play in...
    Thread by: The Glaint, Jun 21, 2020, 3 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  24. Mk90
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    3d printing

    I love gadgets and accessories. All those small and sometimes useless things. Strap locks, wireless pockets, pick holders... Something to organize...
    Thread by: Mk90, Jun 11, 2020, 20 replies, in forum: Accessories [BG]
  25. Freekmagnet
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    Build #5: La Pistolera - A Triple Pickup Threat

    Since I'll be wrapping up my current build soon, I figured I'd get a jump on the next build coming up. I've actually begun the early parts of the...
    Thread by: Freekmagnet, Jun 4, 2020, 204 replies, in forum: Luthier's Corner
  26. T-34
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    Quarantine scrap build (IKEA)

    So I had this urge to build something but no access to proper wood because of lockdown. And two unused shelves in my garage, from an old IKEA IVAR...
    Thread by: T-34, May 25, 2020, 72 replies, in forum: Luthier's Corner
  27. Mk90
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    1x12 cab building

    I'm planning to build myself a 12" cab and I want to make sure I got everything about right. I've spent the last week scouring these forums and...
    Thread by: Mk90, May 21, 2020, 32 replies, in forum: Amps and Cabs [BG]
  28. tlite
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    Yeah, it's a Rangemaster Question, but I trust bassists over stupid people.

    Question: In building a PNP transistor Rangemaster for an electric guitar a la Electrosmash's schematic: [IMG] Why do we need a MAX1044 or...
    Thread by: tlite, May 10, 2020, 3 replies, in forum: Effects [BG]
  29. tlite
    Thread

    Yeah, it's a Rangemaster Question, but I trust bassists over stupid people.

    Question: In building a PNP Rangemaster for an electric guitar a la Electrosmash's schematic: [ATTACH] Why do we need a MAX1044 or equivalent...
    Thread by: tlite, May 9, 2020, 2 replies, in forum: Pickups & Electronics [BG]
  30. marsquake
    Thread

    Spector Euro pre swap

    I'm about to replace a Tone Pump (w/trim-pot) in a Euro 4LX with a 9V HAZ. I know I'll have to enlarge the pot holes a bit, but if anyone else has...
    Thread by: marsquake, Apr 30, 2020, 2 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  31. massimo nodari
    Thread

    An UEB from a guitar?

    How to transform an acoustic bass guitar in a Electric Upright Bass. Have a look here:
    Thread by: massimo nodari, Apr 27, 2020, 11 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  32. The Biz
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    Idle hands...bent endpins

    This is crude and not stable enough to trust through my practice routine, but my goodness does it feel good in the left hand. As soon as my...
    Thread by: The Biz, Apr 25, 2020, 9 replies, in forum: Setup & Repair [DB]
  33. katrien
    Thread

    Self repair Rumble 15 V3?

    Hi, I bought a second hand Fender Rumble 15 online. It was working fine and seems to have been damaged during transport. When I turn it on, it...
    Thread by: katrien, Apr 7, 2020, 24 replies, in forum: Amps and Cabs [BG]
  34. mellowgerman
    Thread

    FrankenStrat quarantine parts bass

    Fun quarantine project from the parts drawer. 32" scale Ibanez neck, Squier Strat body with custom pickguard, Gibson SG bass minibucker, 90's...
    Thread by: mellowgerman, Apr 5, 2020, 9 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  35. Eddie LeBlanc
    Thread

    DIY to help with Corona Virus

    Just an idea in a way to help with all the Corona Virus worries globally. We are all mostly in lock downs, and dealing with not only lack of gigs,...
    Thread by: Eddie LeBlanc, Apr 5, 2020, 1 replies, in forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
  36. bruhhhh
    Thread

    i broke my g string and since i am quarantined i cant get a new set how do i fix the string?

    it broke at the peg
    Thread by: bruhhhh, Apr 5, 2020, 68 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
  37. 1200bps
    Thread

    DIY high-pass pedal, where to start/what to know?

    Sorry if this is the wrong subforum! I don't see any place dedicated to DIY effects. I picked up bass a few months ago, and after buying my...
    Thread by: 1200bps, Mar 22, 2020, 1 replies, in forum: Effects [BG]
  38. Jared Winn
    Thread

    Lights inside an old Ampeg 810e

    (Let me know if this needs to go into a different thread, or if someone else has already figured this out) So I got this old poopy 810e I...
    Thread by: Jared Winn, Jan 8, 2020, 5 replies, in forum: Amps and Cabs [BG]
  39. katalyzt13
    Thread

    Looking for a headless 4 string kit - any suggestions?

    I've been searching for a decent headless diy build kit - I'm not really finding many options, and no options that I'm familiar with. The...
    Thread by: katalyzt13, Dec 16, 2019, 23 replies, in forum: Luthier's Corner
  40. Caneestra
    Thread

    (big post) DIY 2x12 cabinet. WinISD. Optimal volume, SPL/cone ex. curves, tweeter, filters, etc...

    Hello everybody! We play mostly metal in a garage (4-string bass tuned in D), where my old Ibanez sw65 can work only with both gain and volume...
    Thread by: Caneestra, Dec 11, 2019, 15 replies, in forum: Amps and Cabs [BG]
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