quality

I’m thinking of buying a new instrument, and I’m finding more and more that things I like seem to be built in Asia. I can’t help but wonder if...

The thread title says it all, I am curious about what makes a good neck and who is doing that the best.

Hello, I need a preamp. I actually use a sansamp bassdriver. But I'm looking for a preamp more transparent. Without amp color, drive... And mid...

NOTE!!!!!! this thread (if it even takes off) is NOT to encourage the business of counterfeiting or anything illegal, this is simply meant to...

I’ve been doing a bit of shopping for some new gear lately (tax man was alright to me this pull of the lever), and I’ve confirmed something I...

I’ve been researching basses & find so much is unclear about quality of manufacturing. Could you share your knowledge on which brands or...

I bought my Traynor SB500H (& SB200H) in New York. It replaced a Little Mark head. If you haven't heard this little Traynor head (or the smaller...

So I received the bass on Tuesday and it has been quite a journey since then. At first the experience was a bit negative but bear with me here...

Any experiences with this bass?

This is a 2002-2004 model, according to Fender. (Note: a few weeks ago, there was the same type Sting bass for sale on TB, listed as a "1993-1994...

Two never used leather bass gig bags made in Germany. One is for a short scale bass (or potentially for an electric guitar); the other is for a...

I'm restoring a 70s Gibson Ripper. Anyone know where to find a logo/decal I can buy that actually looks like the original? I'm seeing a lot out...

I wasnt sure where to post this but since its tied to live sound I figured this is the best place. I'm looking for a good , sonically invisible,...

Hello everyone! :) I've realized that I need more volume on stage than with my current rig (ThunderFunk TFB 550-B [300W @ 8 Ohm; 550W @ 4 Ohm] +...

Good morning TB. After spending many days recording original stuff using samples and instruments of different origin, and generally associated...

We have a Fender Rumble 350 bass amp that is not being used. We are wondering if we can run our singer through it, without a PA system. Simply a...

In my 50 years of buying/playing/keeping/selling/trying/testing bass guitars (compounded by variations of string types tried on each), I've really...

If you don’t want to read it all, the title says all. I was thinking and I did small search, I didn’t find it. I found most asnwer is: What...

If not, what is the best double-neck combo for the price?

I'm re-doing my music room and am looking for suggestions on good quality wall hangars. Thanks!

Hi. I am new to this site, so I'm not sure if this is the correct forum part to post this on. I have been playing the piano for the last seven...

Hello, I'm looking for a Radial D.I with 2 chanel's input. I play active and passive basse's. I'm Look about Firefly (active ) and JDI for the...

Hello, I'm looking for a Radial D.I with 2 chanel's input. I play active and passive basse's. I'm Look about Firefly (active ) and JDI for the...

Hello my building brethren, as many of you I build commissioned basses and guitars, and for my little shop on a yearly basis currently we may...

Hi everyone. I have a friend that might send me a Lamy to help him sell it here in the U.S. His other option would be to try to sell it in Europe....

So, I've been playing bass as my main instrument for the last 10 years and only have one bass: an 1998 epiphone ebm-4 witch I bought in second...

I used to really love GHS strings- I've used Boomers and Precision Flats for years. Recently, though, it seems like their QC has really gone...

Hi! I am still on the hunt for a small combo amp for bass/sax light drums rehearsals. I am also still flirting with the GK mb108. Anything better...

I'm currently exploring reverb pedals and my first choice is the EHX Holy Grail Plus, because it's analog, has a room reverb mode, and a simple...

So, I've been giging very frequently over the past several years and have noticed a few things. Having a quality direct bass tone is 100% needed....

I’m sure there are a lot of opinions about Fender Custom Shop basses pro and con. But I have a question that’s simpler than that, one that I...

I'm building a bass right now, a Gibson RD copy. It has a mahogany body which I've decided to ebonize, and I want to stain the curly maple top a...

So I'm using a Bassman 500, and the DI in post has a speaker sim attached to it. I'm trying to figure out if I prefer the DI (with the speaker...

A few years ago I stumbled onto a website that had totally kick ass backing tracks, sounded 98% original. They were not free, but they were...

Can someone please give me some ideals of the quality/sound of the Yamaha TRBX605FM as it might compare to an Ibanez BTB675? I picked up a used...

Hey guys, Just checking to see if anyone else has had issues with lava gear before? I got a tweed cable and pretty immediately off the bat had...

I have the chance to purchase a 2001 Korean-made EB3 in cherry--the one with the "Gibson" truss rod cover. I have had the Chinese version before,...

Study: California receives low 'quality of life' score Preaching to the choir. I can' wait to get out.

I'm beginning to notice what's in the air affects tone quality. I am staying in a small apartment, well sealed. If I forget to let fresh air in,...

I'm a long time bassist of 20 years but in all honesty, I have neglected to upgrade my amp. I still use an old Peavey tko combo from 1989 that is...