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Anyone know how to do it? Also, how to determine what size threads yours has? My Full Circle was on the bass when I purchased it and I have no info. I DO know that the pickup is giving me trouble and needs to be fixed or replaced! Speaking of which, how do we like the Realist Lifeline? Thanks

After having tried several phasers, some considerably more expensive ones too, I finally settled for a Behringer VP1 Vintage Phaser, and I absolutely love how it sounds. Exactly the right effect for my application. However when not engaged it bleeds a swirling background noise that really...

Over the past few weeks, a family member has run across five bats in and around their house. Yes, some of these have gotten inside... and they don't know how. It seems kind of sudden to see so many around a single home. These folks called their regular exterminator today... but they told me...

All - I have a carpeted GK Backline 410BLX-II that I cannot for the life of me, figure out how to remove the grill so I can replace the speakers. PLEASE HELP! LOL

Hi All, I've been trying to make bass cover videos (Instagram/YouTube) lately and I'm still trying to figure out how to remove the bass from the original tunes (mostly mp3 files) in the most efficient way. I have FL Studio 12 and audacity on my computer. By knowing how to do this properly I...

Ibanez sr800. They used some sort of printed laminate on the headstock to make it match the body. It's not wood. Feels like plastic. I'd like to remove this, sand then oil the wood beneath. I may need to replace the nut afterward, no big deal. Is there any reason not to do this?

This has bugged me for years. Ibanez is my preferred bass style. The shape and neck are perfect for me with one minor flaw. I wish they weren't 24 fret instruments. My slap style is weird. I tend to pin down the e string with my thumb when plucking. This sounds off the the high E. Its fast and I...

Hello! I bought an amp and cab, second hand, but it stinks, if you know what I mean. So how can i remove those nasty odors from them? Its disgusting to play when i remember my grandmother´s wardrobe while im on it.

My GK MB115 had an accident. I had it tilted, leaning on the wall, vibrations of the wooden floor moved it and it fell on its back. Now, power input jack is damaged and I want service guy to check it, but would like to avoid carrying whole combo. If I could get amp out, it would make my life...

Hi all. I have bought a cheap Cimar bass recently. It's from 1984 and over the years, some brainiac decided to make it look poopie and painted it silverish grey. The paint is coming off in some places. I tried my gf's ethyl acetate-based nail polish remover and it's working good, I am able to take...

Long story, short: I have an old SWR Goliath II that I'm re-hab'ing. I've pulled all the rat fur off. Now, I want to make sure I use the right stuff to remove this left-over glue. I've already tried hitting it with sand paper (60-grit), but it's not coming up. Side note- that's no moon!

Hi people, In an attempt to upgrade the electronics of my Peavey Grind I soon ran into a problem. Can't take the pickups out of the body... :-/ There are two humbuckers, with 4 screws each. I took out the screws but it didn't seem to loosen anything. It feels like they're glued down in the body...

Hey all, I screwed the pooch big time and need some assistance in hopes that I can save my massive mistake. I got a hollowbody not long ago that had no hardware and wanted to install a bridge and tailpiece. Long story short I thought it would to cool to use threaded inserts instead of bushings...

I have a '55 Pbass that has the following modifications: Bourne pots- 250k vol; 500k tone; Bill Lawrence Q Filter. The tone pot seems to function as normal, so I'm thinking it's wired as the tone cap. (I've have this since about 1982 and the bass was this way then.) I'm pondering finding more...

So, I have an old Mesa Boogie Diesel 2x10 that I've decided to refurbish. I removed the black vinyl leatherette but, the cloth backing from the original covering did not come up with it. I've looked around on TB and nothing directly addressing that and I can't seem to find anything on youtube on...

Just curious what is the recommended oil to use after scotchbrite on the neck. Back of my necks feel very fast now, but I feel like I should protect them something - correct?

Hey guys, I am interested in buying an ibanez sr755 at a great deal but was told the previous owner waxed the original oil finished wood and that it has a waxy residue on the body. Any easy way to remove this without damaging the oil finish?

I bought a Precision style bass and I wanted to change the pickup covers (they're black, and I wanted white). After I disassembled the bass, I thought they would be easy to remove, but I couldn't. Is there a trick or tip I can use? Maybe I'm just not using enough force?

Hi all - I am working on a project with a vintage eb-3 copy i got from CL for $50. The finish, being a older guitar, is starting to chip in various spots (see picture for an example). Additionally, there are other dents and dings in various places on the body. My question is, should I...

Yeah, I know- probably depends on the species of wood. In my case, it's light swamp ash (Warmoth G4). I'm considering a "Tractor" J rout behind the bridge MM. Thanks for any help!

I have a steve Harris p neck and I want to remove the finish to make it a slicker and vintage feel Any tips on how i can do this

ok, this sticker is on and doesn’t want to come off, never ran into this before in my 37+ years of playing, the adhesive is so strong that you have to work like mad to peel a tiny sliver off and then it just shreds and your left with a sticky mess...at this rate it will take months to get it...

I just got a used Epiphone EB0 bass looks brand new except for a couple areas on the front side of the body. It appears to be some light scratches and some scuffed areas maybe one inch in diameter in two places by above the bridge and under the strings in the middle area. I would guess it is...

Here's a little tip I thought I'd share. If you have a flush electronics cover on your guitar that's hard to get off, don't risk damaging the finish by using a screwdriver, instead get an eye hook and partially screw it in, then use it as a handle to life the cover.

Hi, Im new here. and i need some words on how to remove the stripped screw head on the pickup. I tried to lower the pickups but it was so hard so i forced it then the screws got worn out. now the pickup is lowered but the front coil is lower than the rear.

Since the inception of animated GIF's for avatars, I chose the option to hide avatars, as shown in the screenshot. However, I still see every avatar. I logged out, logged back in, still see avatars. Cleared cache, tried another browser, still see avatars. I use Google Chrome, the latest version...

I was working on a bass that had a control knob that was pushed on too far and was rubbing on the control plate, making it feel scratchy. The knobs had a tight inner dimension making them almost a press fit, and thus are unable to just remove by undoing the screw and pulling up. I used a...

I can't find much info on working on newer amps, solid state amps. I'm usually pretty good at figuring this sort of stuff out, and being able to see how things are put together, but this one has me stumped. My treble knob broke off, so i have to replace the potentiometer. I finally got the...

I recently got a bass through trade that wad in rough shape cosmetically. The finish was removed with a heat gun carelessly so the body is toast. And it's still unfinished. Amway, the reason I'm posting is it looks like the hardware is covered in an additional layer of black paint ( the...

This morning I was struggling to get the push-on knobs off my bass, so I went out to my garage for tool inspiration. The trick, of course, is finding a tool that won't leave a mark on the paint or knob itself. In desperation, I stumbled from my woodworking tools to my auto repair tools and...

I was considering a project bass from Goodwill. It's a Squier Precision - the PJ setup w/ J neck that evolved into the P-Bass Special and then Vintage Modified series. I love the green finish, but someone decided to add some cosmetic enhancements: The store says that the design is painted on...

Hello, I have just recently played a party where there was color dust being thrown around and it seems like some of it has gotten inside my combo amp. I know there is a Blackline 250 head inside the combo but I wanted to see if anyone on here knows how to remove the head from the casing in...

I bought a Schroeder cab of for of Reverb and although it is in mint condition, it smells like smoke....really, really bad. I contacted the seller and he confirmed that he is a smoker and that he smokes in his house where the cab was kept, so it's been in smoke for quite a while, not just a...