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  1. Barking Gecko
    Media

    Deluxe Bass Mig Muff Pi

    Shows the repair I made to the Bypass switch module. Those ribbon cables are very stiff. When bent, they exert a deal of force on the cables and...
    Uploaded by: Barking Gecko, Mar 30, 2021, 1 comments, in category: Effects
  2. 1978Datsun
    Thread

    Mesa M-PULSE 600, no output!

    I am getting no output out of my Mesa M-PULSE 600, not even a buzz from the cabinets. I've tried all of the usual switching cables (my old amp...
    Thread by: 1978Datsun, Mar 25, 2021, 1 replies, in forum: Amps and Cabs [BG]
  3. AXiON
    Thread

    Darkglass B7K Ultra V2 Distortion Switch Repair

    I'm considering purchasing a Darkglass B7KU V2 from my local vendor in my country, but the only one he has in stock at the moment is used and has...
    Thread by: AXiON, Mar 14, 2021, 0 replies, in forum: Effects [BG]
  4. darrenmccarthy
    Thread

    Old Gut Strings Question ...

    Hi , I have some really old gut strings on my D and G , i really like the sound but due to age and the climate the strings have started to feel...
    Thread by: darrenmccarthy, Mar 9, 2021, 13 replies, in forum: Strings [DB]
  5. k_hardy
    Thread

    String buzz at the bridge

    Hi all. Having problems with string buzz at the minute and can't seem to troubleshoot whatever's going on. I changed the strings on my Ibanez...
    Thread by: k_hardy, Mar 8, 2021, 10 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  6. allanhearn
    Thread

    control cavity problem

    [ATTACH] Hello All Does anyoneknow the best way to fix this. The screw when in a little off center and tore the wood out. pix
    Thread by: allanhearn, Mar 6, 2021, 23 replies, in forum: Luthier's Corner
  7. TheAndinator
    Thread

    Did I Receive a Broken Amp? Ashdown Mag 300 Evo II Questions...

    Hello all, I just received a used Ashdown Mag 300 Evo II Head in the mail from Guitar Center and upon plugging the amp head via XLR out into my...
    Thread by: TheAndinator, Mar 2, 2021, 5 replies, in forum: Amps and Cabs [BG]
  8. JimBobBass
    Thread

    Replacing pots on a Fernandes APB-5 FRB

    Hi, Love my Fernandes 5 string, but the pots need replacing. The pickups are FGIs Q. Replacing pots oneself - do it yourself or take to the...
    Thread by: JimBobBass, Feb 22, 2021, 7 replies, in forum: Pickups & Electronics [BG]
  9. SkuzzyRalf
    Thread

    Pickups without copper winding..? Pickup wizards, Please look

    Hey team picked up a Fender JP-90 the other day. Initially, I had intentions to customize the body since it was already kinda wonky, imo. I...
    Thread by: SkuzzyRalf, Feb 22, 2021, 46 replies, in forum: Pickups & Electronics [BG]
  10. muxis
    Thread

    Low but distorted sound from active bass

    Hi, I have an SX jazz bass with active Bassline pickups in it. Recently been having this strange problem. Every time when I plug it in, the...
    Thread by: muxis, Feb 10, 2021, 11 replies, in forum: Pickups & Electronics [BG]
  11. revelocience
    Thread

    Unwanted Distortion When I Hit the Strings Hard

    It's not fret buzz, I know that much. Whenever I hit the strings hard, and especially if I have the pickup dial all the way to the precision...
    Thread by: revelocience, Feb 4, 2021, 11 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  12. Minifoss
    Thread

    Phil Jones Bass Cub-100 repair -discussion

    Allright! Picture of the amp just so you know: [ATTACH] So I have owned this amp for a few years and at some point after coming in from the...
    Thread by: Minifoss, Feb 3, 2021, 5 replies, in forum: Amps and Cabs [BG]
  13. astoni9
    Thread

    Peavey T-45 tone circuit Peavey T-45

    Greetings all! I just ran several searches on talkbass and since I couldn't find anything, I thought I'd post a question. Does anyone have...
    Thread by: astoni9, Jan 30, 2021, 26 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  14. Bruiser Stone
    Thread

    Noob messing around with sickly pedals

    I have an EHX Bass Soul Food and MXR Bass Envelope Filter that both need some work. The Soul Food will pass the signal through but does nothing...
    Thread by: Bruiser Stone, Jan 28, 2021, 5 replies, in forum: Effects [BG]
  15. bassist0981234
    Thread

    Loose (broken) bridge saddle

    I broke a string recently and its bridge saddle i noticed after that is very loose and doesn't sit tight like the others. Any fixes?[ATTACH]...
    Thread by: bassist0981234, Jan 5, 2021, 5 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  16. Bolt8244
    Thread

    No bass coming from bass amp

    Okay, so this is strange. I've seen similar threads, but I'll include everything I've already checked. I don't know what else to check. So at...
    Thread by: Bolt8244, Jan 2, 2021, 16 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  17. tlite
    Thread

    Peavey Fury Refret Advice? (Ski Jump Neck)

    Would it make sense to refret a 90's maple Peavey Fury neck (in part) to resolve a ski jump issue? I leveled and crowned the frets, which...
    Thread by: tlite, Dec 30, 2020, 6 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  18. Decoyx7
    Thread

    New pickguard doesn't fit properly

    Hello Earlier this month I ordered a new American Pro Jazz bass on Reverb. It came on time, plays great and has no issues what so ever. I ordered...
    Thread by: Decoyx7, Dec 17, 2020, 5 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  19. Nate B
    Thread

    Recommended Chrome Glue?

    I have a chrome hipshot d-tuner and the parts connecting the worm drive/screw to the body of the tuner have disconnected (see image at bottom)....
    Thread by: Nate B, Dec 17, 2020, 12 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  20. Danny E
    Thread

    Nut replacement

    Hi everyone, Ok, so a few days ago, the nut on one of my basses broke, so obviously I need a new one. The thing is, I don't know how to find the...
    Thread by: Danny E, Dec 6, 2020, 4 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  21. Skengo
    Thread

    Ibanez 5 string bridge replacement

    So a few months back I bought a used Ibanez bass, I believe it's a GSR205. IN the past week or so the saddle for the 5th string has started...
    Thread by: Skengo, Dec 5, 2020, 4 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  22. revelocience
    Thread

    Knob Wiring Came Undone

    I have an Ibanez GSR105 with some of the wires connecting the knobs to the output jack/pickups disconnected, if any of you know where on the knobs...
    Thread by: revelocience, Dec 2, 2020, 19 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  23. Jalen Fuller
    Thread

    How to go about attempting to find a neck for a Off Brand P bass

    Hey, I made a thread about this particular bass a while back when searching for a bass with a thinner neck. I’m pretty sure that did not provide...
    Thread by: Jalen Fuller, Nov 7, 2020, 30 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  24. Riff Ranger
    Thread

    Southern Oregon or Northern California Amp Repair Recommendations

    My favorite ‘80s and ‘90s solid state Peavey amplifiers all decided they need professional help at the same time :banghead: I just moved to...
    Thread by: Riff Ranger, Oct 21, 2020, 6 replies, in forum: Amps and Cabs [BG]
  25. Felix Habel
    Thread

    Raised saddle calculator

    Hello! I want to share my recent achievement with you. Some 15 years ago I had the intuition that tuning down a double bass one could simulate...
    Thread by: Felix Habel, Oct 15, 2020, 2 replies, in forum: Setup & Repair [DB]
  26. Jason Adams
    Thread

    No "Bass" in output from bass.

    Hi everyone, first time poster. I just got a "fixer upper" and need a little help with the fixing up. The bass is a virtually new Vintera 50's...
    Thread by: Jason Adams, Sep 25, 2020, 8 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  27. NamesNotRic
    Thread

    Need Advice! Tone pot damaged, questions about repair.

    Hello all! First thread on Talkbass so forgive me if I mess something up or I've posted in the wrong spot. I recently received a Mayones Jabba...
    Thread by: NamesNotRic, Sep 10, 2020, 4 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  28. Eli_Kyiv
    Media

    Toys R Us Groovy Zone FW17437

    Uploaded by: Eli_Kyiv, Sep 10, 2020, 0 comments, in album: My gear
  29. TortoiseBass
    Thread

    Mismatched knobs?

    I’m thinking of replacing my tone knob after tightening the loose pot. I want to have the, mismatched with the volume knob that’s already there....
    Thread by: TortoiseBass, Sep 7, 2020, 8 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  30. Jason Goulon
    Thread

    TKO-80 NO SOUND

    Hey, I'm having issues with an old TKO-80 peavey amp when I plug in my bass it doesn't make a sound it worked for a little bit through the chorus...
    Thread by: Jason Goulon, Aug 12, 2020, 4 replies, in forum: Amps and Cabs [BG]
  31. ComicBass
    Thread

    My E String Tuner Broke

    I recently got my MTD back from being repaired (unrelated to this new issue) and I was tuning it and the tuning peg on the E string broke off!...
    Thread by: ComicBass, Aug 6, 2020, 4 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  32. alessandroarzil
    Thread

    Jackson Kelly KBX (Japan 2002 - Eerie Dess Swirl)

    Hello friends! I've been off of the forum for a while, but now I finally found the time to give some love to this absolutely astonishing Jackson...
    Thread by: alessandroarzil, Jul 23, 2020, 0 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  33. Nathan Miller
    Thread

    Hall of Fame 2 won't turn on with 9v power but will with battery

    So this is what happened: I was using toneprint app to set up some reverb settings and I unplugged the 9 volt power adapter because I couldn't...
    Thread by: Nathan Miller, Jul 22, 2020, 10 replies, in forum: Setup & Repair [DB]
  34. Z Roberts
    Thread

    Anyone had a power amp schematic for an Eden WTX-260?

    I've already come up with schematics for the pre-amp section and I've even found links for the full schematic, but all those 404. I'd really like...
    Thread by: Z Roberts, Jul 21, 2020, 5 replies, in forum: Amps and Cabs [BG]
  35. Ezed
    Thread

    Removing input jack on an Ibanez SR 700

    Does anyone know how to remove the input jack on an Ibanez SR 700? I don't want to just go off and possibly damage it. Is there a special tool...
    Thread by: Ezed, Jul 12, 2020, 8 replies, in forum: Basses [BG]
  36. bygoneguy
    Thread

    Rickenbacker 4003 truss rod replacement issue

    Hello, fellow bass enthusiasts. I am in a bit of a pickle and could really use some advice. About a year ago I accidentally snapped the top of one...
    Thread by: bygoneguy, Jul 12, 2020, 9 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  37. Dorado Pulido
    Thread

    Preamp repair?

    Can anyone recommend someone who can repair a Golden Age pre73 mk1 at a reasonable cost? I'm in Socal but willing to ship anywhere. Obviously if...
    Thread by: Dorado Pulido, Jul 7, 2020, 4 replies, in forum: Recording Gear and Equipment [BG]
  38. Erlkoenig
    Thread

    Partsland pots shaft thread

    Okay so I bought new pots for my bass; Partsland BLEND-500K-AC and Partsland 500k log-16-STD which have the same thread. But i need more nuts to...
    Thread by: Erlkoenig, Jul 5, 2020, 4 replies, in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
  39. SLB11
    Thread

    Crate B80XL in Need of Repair

    Hey everyone, I purchased a Crate B80XL combo bass amp a couple months ago for cheap ($50) and it sounds fine but it has some issues: -The...
    Thread by: SLB11, Jun 29, 2020, 8 replies, in forum: Amps and Cabs [BG]
  40. vvvvv
    Thread

    Walter Woods repair

    I posted a couple of weeks ago and many people suggested that i post on the double bass page instead. My Walter Woods amp needs a repair. Does...
    Thread by: vvvvv, Jun 28, 2020, 9 replies, in forum: Amps, Mics & Pickups [DB]
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