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I will be getting a wireless system soon and im torn between these 2 brands, im looking for other’s opinions on what would be better.

We mostly play on events with medium to big stages. So a wireless system is necessary

The guitar store I go to is having a sale on several things including this bass, and I'd like to hear people's thoughts on this. It's going for about 600 USD. I have a SUB series 4 string bass that I absolutely love and I'm interested in hearing if they both have the same "price-to-quality ratio" so to speak

I've been looking for a good affordable 5 string bass for a bit and this one looks promising so I just wanna know what the consensus is c:

Looking for some feedback on bass amps following the release of the new Spark 2 amp.

I've had a Spark 40 for some years now and I absolutely love it. Although I mostly play with headphones for practicing the sound is amazing, so I was considering selling it and upgrading to the Spark 2.

That being said, now seems like the time to also browse what else is out there. From other threads around here I've seen lots of people recommending the Fender Rumble 40 at that price point.

What do you guys think? Is it worth upgrading to the newer model or changing brands completely at that price point?

Thanks in advance

Having an attempt at this riff (originally by Flea, as we mostly know, but here used as a loop to back up this tune). I found it a bit harder than expected, probably because I haven´t been practicing properly later, but it´s a good call to do so, I guess.

As I did in previous videos of this type, I included tabs on screen of what I am playing. Thanks in advance or listening.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/REg-yQI_qIE

i currently have both the yamaha trbx174 and the ibanez sr300e bass and im wondering which one i should keep and which one i should sell. my trbx174 is in great condition (tuning pegs are still shiny) but it has pretty rusty strings since i used it for a while. my sr300e is in decent condition (not really shiny anymore and is a little dusty). both of these basses were bought from other sellers who have previously used them. i dont want to keep both because i dont see a point in collecting. im a student and i dont have much money so i have to let one go. which one should i sell?

When I’m recording being able to see the actual frequencies it helps me understand what’s coming through and what my settings are actually doing. I would like to have a small Visual EQ on my board, I can use a 3.5mm output out of my DI Headphone port or just a normal Jack. Any recommendations?

I was watching the YouTube video where Kirk Hammett showed off his collection of Gibson guitars, where he mentioned that James Hetfield also had a korina Explorer, and he and James ever entertained the thought of having two korina Gibson guitars on stage at the same time, which in theory would be the record of most expensive guitars ever played at the same time to tens of thousands of people. I was wondering what would be the bass guitar equivalent of these unobtaniums, if any?

Hi everyone! I’m deciding between D'Addario EXL170-5 and Elixir Nanoweb strings for my Sire V3 5-string bass.

For about 8 months of the year, I don’t perform much, but during the last 4 months, my school band has a packed schedule with gigs and events. I’m looking for strings that won’t require frequent changes, as I’d prefer to spend less time worrying about maintenance, especially during our busier months.

Any advice on which strings would give me the best performance and value with minimal hassle?

After playing with a PA that sounded terrible with my bass for ages, I finally found a good deal on some used amps.

Paid 50aud for an old Jade Hurricane 75 watt amp, an old amp that was built in australia and also got a trace elliot boxer 15 for free.

It’s so nice to be able to control tones, and it sounds so much better than the PA.

Hi, I've been playing a bass borrowed from a friend for a month now and now I want to buy my own. I'm wondering between the PB-20 and the MV-4P and I haven't found a comparison between them. Can anyone advise?

I have been really into howie Epstein,Ron Blair, and Tom petty’s from the heartbreakers (in there own respective times as bassist) and I am wondering if anyone had any advice on how to just play really solid blues/folk rock music like there’s and just be able to sit well in the song. Because all the tutorials are about being flashy. So essentially if anyone had any advice on just playing solid supportive rock bass in this style, please let me know.

I know this isn't the sort of thing that will excite that many people, but it really excited me! Yamaha released the venerable BB734 in two new colours this week: indigo blue and fired red.

I think it's safe to say that the BB734a is extremely well regarded, but I found the colours a bit too classy: tobacco sunburst and matte translucent black. Nice, for sure, but they didn't set my heart aflutter and my loins ablaze.

But the new colours, oh hubba hubba!

Weirdly, they aren't shown on the Canadian or USA sites, as far as I can tell, but I can attest that the basses are available in Canada because I got an indigo blue one delivered today. Under indoor light, mine is a lot darker than in the photos, and boy is it pretty. It looks almost pearly black, but the dark emerald green is there under what looks like a deep clearcoat, and the wood grain is barely visible. I think it looks really nice.

Maybe this will be the thing that makes them a bit more popular? It was a bit of a pain to find one locally (in Toronto). I think the red will probably sell like crazy. Weird that they don't have an ivory or blue.

Lest you think I'm a shill, I don't love the black painted neck. I think natural wood would be better. There you go: balanced review.

Hello Bass community.

I have a bit of a weird question. In 2007/2008 I purchased some Dr. Bass cabs. I actually got them, but only because I lived a not too far drive from Marc Serio's shop and could harass him until I got what I paid for (and even then it took forever). I now live on the West Coast and had them shipped out here to play in a band a few years ago. That's since ceased and while I still play bass it's only for myself and only around my house. I don't use the speakers anymore. I have 2 12" cabs (one is angled and has a tweeter; I can't find it on their website that is apparently somehow still active?!) that are taking up space in my storage unit and haven't been played in nearly 3 years.

I'm thinking of selling them but not sure what they're worth. I believe that they're a bit rare (maybe impossible to get at this point? I'm honestly not sure) and just selling them to a music shop feels wrong. Any advice?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWCMZYTgyng&list=PLjAxT2K307cCsiRcedStFv737-I5mvt51&index=5

Hey all

I have a yamaha trb1006 with rounds and I'm having trouble getting that modern active sixer sound that works so well with chords. His tone in this is ideal and while I understand part of it is the fingers, i'm wondering if its just the sweet single coil sized humbuckers on that ibanez prestige. I'm eqing out some of the highs and boost hi-mids to get some of that tone, but it's tough. I have a rumble 500 and also a helix. using dadarrio xl's.

thanks!

literally no nothing about bass but i my friend recently got into it and i wanted to get him an actual amp instead of the pocket one he plays on now. any suggestions?

I’m not so much new to bass as much as I am new to taking bass more seriously. I’ve been dabbling for years in bass and guitar, but I’ve decided to up my bass game. I’ve been using a solid state combo amp with 250W and a 115 made by TC Electronic. I’m now trying to figure out how I want to upgrade.

Of course, money is the biggest factor. I won’t bore you all with the details, but one option I’m considering is another combo amp: Ampeg Rocket Bass 210, with a 115 extension cab (with the extension, it does a full 500W). However, it’s solid state. I want to add a tube preamp (I was looking at the Two Notes Revolt Bass, but I welcome any suggestions anyone may have).

I’m using a Line6 Helix Floor for all my effects (the amp and cab modeling is solid, but to my ears, there’s no substitute for a real tube preamp circuit). So my question is, how do I hook all that up? bass>Helix>tube preamp> amp return? Or do I have that mixed up? Any help would be great!

TL;DR: buying a solid state amp, and adding a tube preamp, with a multi-effect pedal running the effects. How do I hook all that up?

I need a multi effect processor that is good on bass but also i want to use it for guitar as well, does anybody have a recommendation? Thanks.

I've been playing with a small group doing a hobby/fun performance in a couple weeks. It's a 3-song cover show in a long line-up of bands.

The equipment options are:

1977 Autumnglo Rickenbacker 4001 (the matte finish - it's beautiful)
or
Lakland Skyline Joe Osborn Model (the Jazz bass copy circa 2008)

Playing:

Pink Flloyd - Comfortably Numb
Rush - Limelight
Oasis - Live Forever

The Ric is a cumbersome beast to play, gets that clacky ric sound and doesn't always cut through - but it turns heads and when I nail the tone, it is powerful.

The Lakland is smooth, fast, and easy and with my Sansamp set-up I get pretty close to Geddy's tone on Limelight.

Style or function?

Good day y’all

I was wondering if there exists some type of case or bag that I can use to carry a Bass and Guitar at the same time?

I don’t want to carry two bags or cases around when moving the instruments around

Thanks

I dont know if this is possible but is there any way that you can get the post eq sound out of your cabinets, the same way you would get It through your DI. I want the same sound coming out my cabinets.

Currently I've got a Gear4Music Chicago 5-string which isn't half bad considering the £130 price tag but I'm considering an upgrade for christmas. Right now I've got my eye on the Cort Action DLX V but the price (£399) is making me reconsider. I play a fair bit so it wouldn't go unused, I just don't know if there's something better I could get for a lower price so I'm looking for suggestions.

One issue I have with my current bass is I'm limited to the neck pickup as the bridge one (single coil) causes a lot of buzzing when it is used but I've heard that this is just a regular thing with single coil pickups. It isn't a huge issue though as I prefer playing with the neck pickup anyway, it would just be nice to be able to use both.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDaW2tYDJRQ&t=64s

Yeah I know its hard to find a tone like that with free plugins, but even paid I'll save up for it ig.

Hello everybody, Rocco is in my top 3 bass players of all times, instead it's imposible for me playing like he did it. I am trying to summarize his main "technicall" features in order to teach them to beginners and design excersises. Could you please help me? Thanks in advance all you !!

https://youtu.be/XEUvsTiMYQo?si=23Dvj-Gmjg37e6B7

Sorry for the dumb question, I have no idea what to use and I just moved to a place where I need to be quiet for both practice and jam along with sources from my laptop. Thank you all

recently i've been thinking about changing my bass strings to .45-110. Never tried them before, will they fit to my bass without any adjustment, or i'll have to do something with the nut?

On the day of wrighting this, I got my very first Bass Guitar, a Squier Affinity Jazz Bass. My friend bought it for me (a real one) on amazon. The point is that my bass is not sounding on the amp (It could be that it is a guitar amp but as far as I know you CAN play a bass on a guitar amp), I tried buying a different 9V battery but that didn't work. I played with the settings and nothing happened. I'm not THAT worried since a possible solution is on the way, however I would like to know what caused that and how to fix it.

I would apprrciate the help.

I've got a 1978 Rickenbacker 4001. The neck pickup needs repotting, but I'm considering replacing it with a Seymour Duncan SRB-1N. I mostly play the neck or the bridge & neck pickups, and I dont like the look of the SD bridge pickup, so I'm not replacing the bridge pickup.

Has anyone done this? Do the old and new pickups work together ok or is there an imbalance in power?

i was thinking to get some of those tuning machines that are funky colors from sperzel, the page seems really outdated and is kinda confusing, does anyone have any experience ordering custom tuning machines from them?

Is this ok for a first amp? I got one for $60 at a pawn shop. Not looking to gig or jam or anything, just practice.