advice

Well. not literally. But I need someone to give me some advice on some string companies that produce some good fat strings. Specifically I am looking for a really fat B string (at least a .140) due to the fact I have been tuning down to a G and am dealing with some floppiness even after raising...

I think I have settled on it being a 5-String NT, and I love the Warwick Ovangkol neck. But I need advice about what tones to expect with the following body wood combinations: This bass has a beautiful Ash back and Ovangkol neck, but uses Walnut for the top. I would rather use either...

I bought my RB Fortress about 2 years ago, and I love the way it plays. I've been thinking that some better pickups and maybe new electronics would make the sound even better. I have researched Nordstrand, Basslines, Bartolini, and EMG. They all sound like good choices and would probably...

I'm buying used Corvette Proline 5 98' so I need advice for good shoping :) Is there something special to watch for when trying this type of used bass? Thanks for any advice!

Hi, I would like to buy a custom dolphin and need advice about wood. what should i choose for a really good growl? for looks sake I would really love to have flamed maple body/neck and tigerstripe ebony fingerboard, but I've read somewhere that you get more of a dull sound from maple. I...

I'm looking to change the pickups on my Fortress 1a 5-string. the MEC Jazz style pickups have a low output and get a lot of hum and interference. I play lots of styles but mainly rock in a band with two guitarists. I'm thinking about the Music Man style of pickup (like the $$) or how about...

Hi dudes need some advice on my Warwick Corvette Standard 5 string, while practicing my bass strap managed to completely snap educing my bass to fall face down from waist height to the ground :cry:, was obviously gutted as i have been playing the bass for over a year now and would never have...

hi, 1st post here so be gentle.i've been reading the boards here the last few weeks which is no small coincidence with me wanting a warwick bass again.I'm no stranger to warwick but the thing is I've always swapped between Warwick and Musicman in the past depending on my mood - right now I've...