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Hi everyone! I recently changed my tuning from EADG to DGCF on my Yamaha BB1200s (34¨scale). The problem is that I´m using light gauge strings...

Lets say you are playing a song that requires a lot of the note E. Do you prefer to play the open E or do you down tune so you can play the E as a...

Interesting to hear this recording deconstructed: [MEDIA]

I'm nothing fancy as a bass player, even though it is the favorite instrument I play, and I play several... But my style is to "hold down the...

I owned a G&L L1000 back in late 1980. It was clear blue with a rosewood neck and absolutely gorgeous. I loved that bass but sold it a year or...

If I touch the pedal or the strings and the hum goes down in volume, but does not completely go away. If I turn up the gain and master,...

What string brand/gauges do you prefer to keep the tension useable, or to maintain tension. The reason I say string brand is because different...

On and off the same day. Shipped conus

Time for a Chowny and Retrovibe by Chowny bass club! I guess there are more people now with these basses so please post yours. Honored to start...

Hey everyone, For pedals with lots of knobs (6 or more) I've been considering just putting duct tape on my stuff to hold down those hard to dial...

I'm looking for the warmest, most natural bass like tone octave down that can track very low, as in the Low E or lower. I used to have an EBS...

I have various pedal in great working condition. Obvious wear from use. Add $10 shipping to pedals. More than 1 pedal add. $15 Boss OC3. $75...

not sure if I posted this I’m the right spot. If not please relocate. Has anyone trimmed their Epi Headstock? I have an EB3 I picked up with...

And I assume that's done by having them filed down, right?

[MEDIA] This is a clip of her playing with a mid sized ensemble, which features two bassists, and she mainly plays a supporting role. I think the...

Since I got my new Aguilar Twin filter, I am thinking about cutting down to 3 pedals. my three would be my Keeley Bassist, to my Aguilar filter...

do you do it? some woman tried telling me that last night, no idea who she was and she had no affiliation with any of the band members. At first...

I would say about 8 or so months ago I came across a finishing service that had restored a forum members 1962 P bass. Maybe jazz bass, it has been...

No question but the man can play. [MEDIA] @Dr. Cheese Thought of you...

Recently I have been listening to a lot of System of a Down and found out that Shavo Odadjian used a 1966 non-reverse bird on their first three...

I suggest Maintenance items and Content items be grouped separately. Within groups, items in alpha order.

I suggest adding two more "list" choices: 1) Keyword Alerts Received 2) Mentions Received (@user and User) Thanks.

Hey all. Well after my glowing review of the Ampeg pf-800 and 410/115 I've decided to return the pf-800 head. Since my review it has gone into...

OK i see USA G&L basses on ebey selling for $700 or just above that. Why? Thats just a bit more then a Fender Mexican. I know list on the one that...

Question for the TalkBass gurus: When mounting a speaker in a cabinet, have you ever noticed any ill effects from mounting it with the speaker...

My main band has taken the plunge and we are tuning down a full step for all of our songs to accommodate our older voices. That is on all the...

Just out of curiosity, I checked at Sweetwater web. They were not available. Went to GC. They still have it. Checked Squier web and they are not...

Does any happen to have the tab for Take Me Down by The Pretty Reckless? I am have a real hard time making this one out by listening to it. Any...

I've heard conflicting stories whether or not Don retired.

i was reading a thread where someone mentioned arlo guthrie's alice's restaurant. a few minutes later i found myself wanting to hear "ring around...

Personally I've never cared for flamed maple tops and the stand alone control plate. Need some ideas for scratch plate colors to dial back a...

I'm in a bit of a weird situation here that I need help with. I've been playing bass forever but have only recently begun dabbling in pedals. I'm...

I just ran across a listing on a local gear trade/sell page for a 90's-era Eden Nemesis NC-200 4x10 combo. The asking price is $200. What say...

I'm having technical issues with my BXR and in looking for answers......found ya'll!!!! I've been through some of the past forums and would like...

I have a late '90's Fender Jazz bass I really like but hate the old school gloss finish on the back of the neck. I love the satin/natural finish...

Human-chimp hybrids ARE possible and should be created to teach people how to respect animals, claims controversial psychologist Claims are based...

OK, I know this song simply repeats E G D E. But for the life of me I cannot find a version of the song where I can hear the bass. OK, when...

Cool little unit works well and is just neato! 15 watts at 8 or 4 ohms x2 Philips el84 power tubes x1 12ax7 preamp tube 11 or so lbs Neat side...

My experience with pedals is pretty extensive it used to be an obsession like it is for so many of us :) I was looking around on You Tube and...

Hi there! Does anyone have any experience using solostrings de-tuned in general and the flexocore deluxe in particular? I'm a really mixed...