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I'm interested in buying a Thumb (4 string), but I've never played one and no local stores carry them. I just tried a Corvette $$ BO, and loved the neck, but I didn't like where the bass "sat" on my body when standing up. (I have the same problem with P-basses... the body shoots over to the...

Help!!! I'm looking to buy a thumb 6 and finally found one. The only problem is there is a crack down the middle of the body along with other damage. I can overlook some of the dings, but that crack concerns me. It runs right down the middle of th body on the back side and then it looks...

First off, Hi everyone! I'm a newbie although I'm sure some will recognize me from other places. Just purchased a '96 Fortress One that I won't receive for at least a week or so. The seller described the controls as such; "There is a volume, 2 tones for the P & J pickups, and what seems to...

Hey all – so I’ve had my Profet for about a year now and I’m just starting to gig more and I thought it would be good to have a better understanding of a few things, so here goes.. The contour control I understand that the contour will scoop the mids and boost the bass and treble...

I was looking at the price list for custom shop basses and parts and such... and I was wondering if I would pay the "retail" value of the bass or the "sale" price of the bass or parts that i want on it? because the Thumb 5 bass is like 6 grand on the list without any mods... and i know they cost...

Some questions about the environment. OK, so this is actually part of an assignment, but I'm actually interested to see the results of these 10 questions. I'm supposed to direct them at students, but I'm interested to hear everyone's opinion on this topic as this is a community that spans the...

I've been meaning to upgrade from my Carvin ProBass 150 and the 25.1 looks ... sweet. I just wanted some opinions on the sound. I can't find much info on my carvin amp anywhere, but I can only assume its 100 or 150 watts. It's a single 15" driver, no horn I dont think. So what's the scoop...

Hi..Guys. It's very nice to join this forum..I'm a new guy here.. :oops: Well, my used Warwick Stramer LX 5 string Broadneck has a worn out string. When I first buy it, it was equipped with D'addario XL string .130 - .045. Now that string has worn out...and broke the 1st. I would like to...

hey guys i have a very general idea of what ohms are but i was wondering if someone could tell me exactly what they are

Just got my first profet 3.2 and although it is very awesome I do have a few questions about the compression, contour and clip. Compression - In really simple talking-to-a-five-year old English, what does it actually do to the sound because i can't tell the difference between having it on and...

1. what are veneers and what are they used for? 2. do you have to pay to get your bass built if you win? yeah, so that's about it thanks. (im kinda new by the way) :o

Hi guys, Im looking to buy my 1st warwick. Im buying it 2nd hand its lightly used (judging from the pics) Its a 2001 Thumb BO 5. with bartolinis (I heard the older warwicks came with barts instead, this I m looking for confirmation from you guys). Are there any more things I should look...

Hello there, I have found a used Streamer LX that has been converted to fretless by its current user. I am considering buying it, but I plan to change the neck to a fretted maple neck, 32" medium scale. 1) Is this possible? I mean exchanging the neck with one that has custom options? 2) Do I...

Hey guys help me out if you can. I'm thinking about trying some kind of bulk strings to save on money and keep my sound as bright as I can. anyone here ever buy the bulk bass strings? what I mean by bulk is., you buy one string and it comes in a pack of 6 or 12 of the same size. but 4 packs...

:D hello to everyone who should help me to bring me some knowledgment about the active/passive from Mec preamp, here my quest: i really love the "passive" (?) sound when i pull the button volume on my 'wick, so is it a real bypassing? foremost,i know that you can't let plug your jack...

Well my new J-A-N III arrived today and i have a question or two. 1. Is there meant to be 3 screws because i only see 2 and 3 holes.. 2. When i adjust it do i have to loosen the strings?, take them off all together? or can i just leave them in tun on the bass. I think thats it really.

so, i was planning on going to europe next summer....and we went to the meeting, and it costs 4600+. i just now realized that, that is more than enough for a CS bass, exactly how i want it! I really want to go to europe, but also, that trip doesn't even go into germany! BLASPHEMY! so, i...

Hi there, Im new to this forum and am thinking about buying a new bass amp. Basically, im really into Red Hot Chili Peppers and play a lot of their older stuff, which has a lot of slap bass and funk groove. I also play a lot of rock, so it needs to be loud enough to be heard over 2 guitars...

hey peoples! need some informations about the stageI because i found one in a auction-page here in switzerland: current price: 600euro (fair deal?) 1. the seller means that he don't find any serial-nr... what you all think when this bass was made? 80's because of the dot inlays...

1. Through the Custom Shop, any of the neck-through basses are available with broad neck? [Example: a 6 strings Thumb NT is available with broad neck?] 2. The necks for the 7 strings basses are identical with the broad necks from the 6 string basses? Is there any possibility to order a...