repairs

Hi all, I got ahold of some cheap beat up basses I wanted to fix up for fun and give away as starter basses. Started with cleaning and truss...

Hi first post so if I mess anything up please do forgive me. My dad has a modified Hayakawa Eagle Bass (neck through body) from the 1980s and I...

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...

I'm so tired of dealing with COVID woes, work frustrations, and all the sadness and anger and dysfunction shown on the news and in politics...

the main power pot on my head has been damaged, (the plastic post piece broke) Im searching around for a site that has replacement parts, ive...

OK so my original truss rod nut was stripped on my fretless Jazz bass, actually it is a Japanese reissue P bass Neck I made fretless, and plays...

I stupidly bought a 1973 telecaster bass that was essentially massacred when they put on a new neck and bridge. By the time I got my hands on it...

Recently, I picked up a Vox AC50 MKII head. I have connected it to a Vox Foundation cabinet (18inch speaker). Unfortunately, I can't seem to get a...

I accidentally knocked my son's (now fully paid-for) bass onto its side and it landed on a hard glass object, resulting in a not-small gash in the...

Hope you all are having a great Sunday. I’m posting because I recently took one of my instruments to a luthier and whatever he used to clean it...

Okay, I'm pretty sure I posted about this when it happened but that was forever ago so... Flashback to 2010, my friend asked to borrow my WT-800...

Hello I had only plugged in and used my GK2001RB two or three times before I began to have issues with the amplifier. Turning the amp on, I...

Greetings TB'ers So back story: I bought an SX J-bass an American Swap Ash body with a Canadian Tiger Maple neck with no finger/fret board....

I fell in love with a Yamaha RBX765a while lookomg for my first bass. It got sold before I could earn the cash for it. There's one listed on...

My markbass 8x10 had it's left wheel pushed into the cabinet while in transport. I'm not sure the best way to repair it. I was thinking I could...

For what it is worth for my bass brothers....I play in a Godsmack tribute act. Have really enjoyed my Markbass tube 800 (I have two) through one...

Hey everyone, I've had a MIJ JBS since I was 13, it was my second bass and has been my "baby" since the day I took it home 30 years ago..100%...

Hi, I recently bought a pre- owned GK 700 RB from Guitar Center. I have played a bunch of them at practice facilities and liked the growl of...

What I'm getting at is if the carved top has one or two cracks repaired properly, did the repairs somewhat negate the benefits of a carved top ?...

I have a GK MB200 that you might want, if you're a tinkerer. The speaker output is damaged and it won't operate without humming loudly, last time...

Hey everyone. New to Talk Bass and wish I joined sooner. Anyway, about a year ago I purchased a Mesa/Boogie 400+ with a matching powerhouse...

Hey guys, after battling some neurological issues and chronic hip and back pain I am happily getting back to playing bass. I sold off all of my...

so I have a 76 ripper that has been dissected and beating and I need opinions on making this into a nice bass. the rotary switch has long been...

Hello everyone! I recently bought my first bass, it's an used 1996 Ibanez SR500. Thing has gone through a lot, but I like the charm that comes...

I don't want to give the name of the company out, so that my hinder responses. I mailed a part last week to get repaired and it got to them...

I have an Eden Metro 2x10 XLT that keeps needing repair from riding in a trailer. Can anyone recommend a road case maker that will protect the amp...

That title isn't meant to sound melancholy- really, I think I have an idea of what I did but I'm not quite sure; please help :[ I have an active...

I'm new here. I was wondering if there's a way to wire up a new jack in my bass without solder? Currently broke and can't afford the necessary...

I've got an early 2000s CIJ Fender Jaguar bass, all stock. It features an active passive circuit that is powered by a 9v battery. All was going...

Just got my 410 delivered, output 1/4" jack does not work...wondering if I can shlep it to the store and have them fix it

So my Bass bridge pickup completely quit, and I've determined it's a new solderjob that's needed. Seeing as it's still under warranty it's off...

Hey there-- I'm a recent transplant to the area and am looking for recommendations on places to get my electric bass set-up. Also It would be...

Just picked a Stingray 5 - transparent teal blue - 2006. This thing is mint (or so I thought) plays like a beast but was having some EQ/tonal...

Hi, I recently received a brand new Epiphone EB3 (SG) bass for my birthday and I've had quite a few issues with it since then. At first the bass...

Fellow TB'ers, I recently moved to Palm Bay Florida (Atlantic side, a bit south of Cocoa, Daytona) and I've got a couple instruments I'd like to...

Hey Janek, not expecting a response back but if you have a minute I'd greatly appreciate it! I have a vintage pedal that I'm having some...

Greetings, For over a year, i've been focusing on a gibson grabber inspired build for my dad. Since high school, i've been figuring out what to...