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  1. Turbocharbo
    Thread

    Evah Pirazzi Orchestral Issue

    Hey all I just installed a fresh set of Evah Pirazzi Orchestral. I seem to be having an issue with the G string and I'm wondering if there's...
    Thread by: Turbocharbo, Mar 2, 2021, 11 replies, in forum: Strings [DB]
  2. Claymore
    Thread

    Which of your basses has the loudest G string?...

    I was playing my only frankenbass (an 85' Peavey Foundation body with a '78 T-40 neck) and it never occurred to me how crisp and loud the G string...
    Thread by: Claymore, Sep 17, 2020, 0 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  3. JeffKissell
    Thread

    SOLD Gamut Pistoy G medium

    Gamut Pistoy medium G in really good condition. I bought it new and it was on my bass for 3-4 months. I don't believe it's varnished (but I'm not...
    Thread by: JeffKissell, Jun 30, 2020, 0 replies, in forum: For Sale: Double Bass Amps, Strings, & Accessories
  4. Colin Kyger
    Thread

    Intonation Problems on one string of an upright bass

    Recently started renting an upright bass from a local music shop, I noticed that the G string is a bit off compared to the other three strings....
    Thread by: Colin Kyger, Jan 12, 2020, 27 replies, in forum: Setup & Repair [DB]
  5. Reuven Holzer
    Thread

    Pirastro Evah Pirazzi G string issue

    Just this week I replaced my old strings on the up right Bass with Pirastro Evah Pirazzi (Orchestral gauge). after two days I find that the G...
    Thread by: Reuven Holzer, Apr 30, 2019, 3 replies, in forum: Strings [DB]
  6. Reuven Holzer
    Thread

    Pirastro Evah Pirazzi

    Just this week I replaced my old strings on the up right Bass with Pirastro Evah Pirazzi (Orchestral gauge). after two days I find that the G...
    Thread by: Reuven Holzer, Apr 29, 2019, 1 replies, in forum: Welcome Forum - New Member Intros
  7. labravajazz
    Thread

    SOLD Reduced price G 1 plain gut & A 3 plain gut Brand New postage included worldwide La Bella

    These La Bella gut strings are actually very good quality and similar IMO to Chorda at a lower price. Now discontinued by La Bella so grab them...
    Thread by: labravajazz, Dec 21, 2018, 8 replies, in forum: For Sale: Europe and International [DB]
  8. garycsloan
    Thread

    Wanted Used Olive G Weich/Tension Question

    This might be a stretch but I'm specifically looking an Olive G Weich that is at least worn in to try with my set on it's last legs before I get...
    Thread by: garycsloan, Jun 13, 2018, 3 replies, in forum: Wanted: Double Basses, Amps, & Accessories
  9. pgemus
    Thread

    SOLD Oliv G string

    only was on my bass for 3 days.
    Thread by: pgemus, May 25, 2018, 1 replies, in forum: For Sale: Double Bass Amps, Strings, & Accessories
  10. gadrams
    Thread

    Need advise on a G string slipping off fret board - SIRE P7

    Hello everyone, New member here. I just got my Marcus Miller P7 5 string not too long ago from chuck levins, I purchased it in March. Due to...
    Thread by: gadrams, May 2, 2018, 21 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  11. Sam Dingle
    Thread

    D and G string higher tension than E and A

    Just had a new bridge put on my plywood and the two high strings are much higher tension than the two low strings. (I'm using Spirocore Lights and...
    Thread by: Sam Dingle, Apr 4, 2018, 19 replies, in forum: Setup & Repair [DB]
  12. TexBassMan
    Thread

    MIM P Bass D & G string little volume

    I recently acquired a MIM P bass that had custom wound pickups installed. When I play it, the E & A string response, punch and volume are great....
    Thread by: TexBassMan, Mar 19, 2018, 2 replies, in forum: Pickups & Electronics [BG]
  13. Swampish
    Thread

    Weak signal on Music Man Sterling Ray 34 D and G strings

    I recently bought a Music Man Sterling Ray 34 which I love! The tone is out of this world and it has a growl that just won't quit! However, I've...
    Thread by: Swampish, Mar 19, 2018, 10 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  14. Downsman
    Thread

    Rattle on G string frets 3-7 only

    I've been setting up the 15 year old beat up Squier Affinity P-Bass I was given recently and all going really well except I have an annoying...
    Thread by: Downsman, Mar 19, 2018, 9 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  15. Stephenw56
    Thread

    SOLD Oliv G String/Anima D string

    Oliv G, used about a year. No wrapping coming loose, small indent where it was on my bridge which is pretty normal. Can sometimes be pitchy when...
    Thread by: Stephenw56, Mar 11, 2018, 3 replies, in forum: For Sale: Double Bass Amps, Strings, & Accessories
  16. Radguitars
    Thread

    ATTENTION! All Music Man bass owners: "Weak G string" solved for good!

    I just purchased a 1983 Music Man Stingray bass from Bass Central in Florida without getting to play it first due to being states away. Needless...
    Thread by: Radguitars, Mar 2, 2018, 38 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  17. Bass V
    Thread

    G string gauge - how heavy can I go?

    ...after an endlessly unsuccessful search I must ask this basic question knowing all necks are different and some won't like the change, but...
    Thread by: Bass V, Feb 22, 2018, 19 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
  18. Crtoons
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    Hefner Icon G string rattle

    The G string on my Horner Icon has somehow developed a strange rattle/vibration that I can’t get rid of! Any like experiences and advice you can...
    Thread by: Crtoons, Feb 18, 2018, 9 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  19. almadillo
    Thread

    G string not quite aligned ... is it an issue? Should I correct it?

    Hi. Changed my strings for the very first time this past weekend. Had the bass for close to 2 years now and thought it was time. It's a Fender...
    Thread by: almadillo, Jan 31, 2018, 8 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  20. Stephenw56
    Thread

    SOLD Velvet Anima G string

    Velvet Anima G string, almost brand new. It was on a bass for 24 hours. $65
    Thread by: Stephenw56, Jan 23, 2018, 4 replies, in forum: For Sale: Double Bass Amps, Strings, & Accessories
  21. Benn
    Thread

    Weak g string on stingray.

    Hi everyone, I know there are a lot of previous posts regarding weak g strings on my stingray basses. I have read all of the posts and can...
    Thread by: Benn, Jan 3, 2018, 66 replies, in forum: Pickups & Electronics [BG]
  22. jeffpicker1234
    Thread

    SOLD Gamut Pistoy Gut G String, Medium Gauge

    Barely Used. Was on the bass for under 10 minutes. Pistoy Gut G, Medium gauge, Varnish, Washer $90 shipped CONUS
    Thread by: jeffpicker1234, Dec 30, 2017, 2 replies, in forum: For Sale: Double Bass Amps, Strings, & Accessories
  23. richhansen
    Thread

    Wanted Flexocor Deluxe G String

    Anyone have a Flexocor Deluxe G String they'd like to sell?
    Thread by: richhansen, Dec 29, 2017, 0 replies, in forum: Wanted: Double Basses, Amps, & Accessories
  24. DonaldR
    Thread

    Jazz 5 hide G string tuner

    Hi. I really like my Jazz 5 (4+1 tuners) but I think the G string tuner looks kind of weird and out of proportion compared to a Jazz 4. So is...
    Thread by: DonaldR, Nov 26, 2017, 29 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  25. Ferengo
    Thread

    Weak G string on Musicman style pickup.

    Hi guys. I have a bass which has a musicman style pickup by Kent Armstrong. I'm finding the G weak. I've adjusted pickup height but it didn't...
    Thread by: Ferengo, Nov 6, 2017, 9 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  26. Clemouze
    Thread

    Aguilar AG4M semi-review/comparative Stingray 3-band EQ video

    Hello, I bought an Aguilar AG4M to replace the stock pickup of my 2000 3-band EQ Stingray. (The reasons : Weak G string, Strong E string and...
    Thread by: Clemouze, Oct 22, 2017, 4 replies, in forum: Pickups & Electronics [BG]
  27. unbrokenchain
    Thread

    Why is the Corelli 370TX G string lower tension than the 370F?

    Have a set of Corelli 370Fs coming in the mail today, planning to swap them onto my 69 Kay C1 in hopes they won't bow the neck quite as much as...
    Thread by: unbrokenchain, Oct 12, 2017, 5 replies, in forum: Strings [DB]
  28. Selim
    Thread

    Favorite G string w/ your Spiros

    What is your favorite G string that does it all with your worn-in medium Spirocores? Thanks!
    Thread by: Selim, Sep 9, 2017, 38 replies, in forum: Strings [DB]
  29. Pbman
    Thread

    Dead G string on my reissue

    I have a 2016 Fender 63 P reissue that seems to have a dead G string. I use Thomastik J344 rounds and have swapped out 3 other strings without any...
    Thread by: Pbman, Aug 29, 2017, 4 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  30. Kalski
    Thread

    G String too low in nut - does it matter?

    Hi, I have recently switched from Innovation silver slaps to set of gut-a-like strings and the new g-string is completely in the slot of the nut....
    Thread by: Kalski, Aug 22, 2017, 2 replies, in forum: Setup & Repair [DB]
  31. HarveySpaceBass
    Thread

    Dunlop Super Bright G string issues

    Hey folks, Wondering if anyone else has as much problems with the G string on the Dunlop Super Bright sets that I have. I bend/cut/wrap these...
    Thread by: HarveySpaceBass, Aug 11, 2017, 18 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
  32. vultan
    Thread

    Piccolo Wound G String

    I'm driving myself nuts with string tension calculators. And I haven't been able to find exactly what I'm looking for using the search function,...
    Thread by: vultan, Jul 29, 2017, 4 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
  33. zoltanpaszinger
    Thread

    Wanted Wanted: used Rotosound RS4000 G string

    Hello I'm looking for an used Rotosound RS4000 G string Let me know if you have this one. thank you Zoltan
    Thread by: zoltanpaszinger, Jun 12, 2017, 0 replies, in forum: Wanted: Double Basses, Amps, & Accessories
  34. jmw1977
    Thread

    Fret Buzz - G string, 3rd Fret

    I recently picked up a MIM Fender P ("Noir") and restrung it with La Bella DTFs. After giving it a basic set-up (relief, action, intonation), the...
    Thread by: jmw1977, Jun 9, 2017, 2 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  35. ThatLeftyguy
    Thread

    Constant buzz on 8-11th frets G string

    hey TB, I'm having an issue that I can't figure out. I'm getting bad buzz on the g string 8-11 frets. I've tried almost everything now. I have...
    Thread by: ThatLeftyguy, May 24, 2017, 6 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  36. Swivelrocker
    Thread

    G string not working...

    I have a Fujiyama FB-10L - I realize it is not a high end unit but it was very inexpensive when I bought almost two years ago and had no issues...
    Thread by: Swivelrocker, May 12, 2017, 3 replies, in forum: Setup & Repair [DB]
  37. Davyo
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    Lifetime BEAD player transitioning to 5 Strings, the G string is my problem

    My history, SHORT version. Started playing bass at 14 years old in the 80's. Got my first 5 banger when I was about 19, loved the B string but...
    Thread by: Davyo, May 9, 2017, 14 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  38. Snowbro
    Thread

    Dropping the G string on a 4 string bass in favor of a B string

    [EDIT: I just made some research and realized that this topic has been discussed many times before on the forum. I apoligize and ask for the...
    Thread by: Snowbro, May 9, 2017, 1 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  39. Spoono Ghiefardi
    Thread

    Is the ISP Decimator II pointless when you can get a G string II?

    I've been researching the decimator II vs the G string and with money not being an issue, all I can come up with is just buy the g string. The...
    Thread by: Spoono Ghiefardi, Apr 18, 2017, 1 replies, in forum: Effects [BG]
  40. Felken
    Thread

    G string too close to the edge of fingerboard.

    Title sums it up. I'm a total noob when it comes to lutherie. I have no idea how to do this. I have no money to spare and cannot do anything big....
    Thread by: Felken, Apr 9, 2017, 17 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
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