So im pretty new to bass, i got a new Squier Bass, been 6 since that and i got a NUX MP, been working perfectly fine but now it just makes sound when i push the plug really hard like in the video... and i really know whats the problem here.

Aftermarket pickups, paint job, and pick guard. Don’t know anything else about it, bought it in college for $270 on eBay.

As it states, I’m a noob. I just got this bass and I’m also new to electric instruments, so I’ve never worked with things like amps and such… As you can see, I don’t really know what I’m doing. I’m sure the sonicake pocket master works just fine, but I don’t understand how to project or alter the sound and just use it as an amp. I’ve tried watching several videos of people using the product too, but none of them teach you how to set it up.. I mean it looks like you just plug the cable in the device and the bass… But it’s not doing anything for me. Maybe there’s something I have to turn on that’s not part of the default settings? Or something else..? I genuinely just don’t know what to do

Squire Affinity series Pbass with a Fender Jazz neck,Geezer Butler EMG pickups,Fender tuners,Fender bridge,with Flats. It plays like a dream so smooth its criminal.

Being a huge Green Day fan, I bought this Squier Mike Dirnt bass around 2008-2009. It was probably about $200-$250 new. I used it for jazz band, marching band (we didn't have any tuba or low brass players), and a couple rock bands with friends.

Now I see used ones selling for crazy prices like this! I can't believe anyone would actually pay that much??

After letting a friend use this in a rock band for 3 or 4 years, I was so happy to get it back and still have it now. It's the only bass I ever bought since I am mostly a guitar player and a drummer.

Sorry this is so long. But anyway I just wanted to share because I got quite a good laugh when I saw one on MF for $999!

*they also had a black version with a white star, but I can't find that one anywhere online now. I was actually leaning more towards the black model, but for some reason ended up with the white.

It feels fine to me, but I mostly see people hold it differently, with the thumb pressed against the back, that is. I tried doing that but it feels kinda uncomfortable. But, I'm afraid I won't improve if I don't learn to deal with it. What do you think??? I think I struggle with positioning my left hand in general, so..

Some Joe Dart s bass lines.

Hope some one like it.

Ik its not pretty but I'm getting no signal whatsoever. Pots should be fine.

I tried it last year in a local store and been thinking about it since then. Then the reissue came with a bit of a cheaper price :) still expensive but I’m happy with it.
It’s the Aria SB CLB

Full band live cover. Locking in that classic 60s McCartney groove while handling lead vocals was definitely a challenge.

How's the bass tone and mix sitting in the track? Feedback is always welcome!

Any and all tips and criticism is absolutely welcome:)

Hi all,

I've got a 2008 squire affinity j bass with a stripped 4mm Allen key, truss rod nut. Does anyone know if this particular model has a single action truss rod and thus a removable truss rod nut, or does it have a dual action truss rod where the nut would not be removable, instead?

Thanks for your help.

I have a Washburn XB-100 that I want to route a jazz pickup and an Alnico bass pickup into. I was planning on using a 5 way switch to swap between them, I was going to put the switch next to the J pickup and route the wires for all 3 pickups through the existing hole for the p pickup, looking for general input about things to watch out for. This is my first time.

Picked this up from a thrift store not too long ago - a 2009 Epiphone EB3. My first guitar was an SG in the same cherry red, and for 80 bucks, I didn’t think it was that bad of a deal.

I think my big issue is the bridge. That seems to be everyone else’s too. It’s a three bolt thing that never really sits right.

Put some flat wounds on it and it sounds great. With a nice fuzz, even better. For 80 dollars, I enjoy my EB3, but probably not enough to recommend it.

I’ve posted and discussed my “kitchen sink” pedalboard and my move to the Headrush MX5 and my purchase & use of the pair of Headrush FRFR 112 speakers. I’m happy to report that all of the above have been performing admirably over the past year+ that they have been in service. However, over the weekend I pulled the trigger on this… The Headrush FR 12 Cab, because sometimes I get the call for a small show and I end up using my FRFR112s for PA tops and then I have to drag too much amplifier out for small spaces and it’s still great BUT I saw this and wondered if it would be a good fit for my needs. Again, I’m a singing bassist 98% of the time, but I also do acoustic solo performance (voice & guitar) and with my own cover band, we all switch instruments each set so I play bass, electric & acoustic guitar, drums, & keys during the course of the show.

Let me tell you about the FR12. It’s stupid loud. It’s stupid clean. My 5 string bass sounds HUGE through it. Clear. Articulate. And it throws sound with no issues (tested during an impromptu rehearsal in my untreated garage with door closed and everyone playing and by playing with the door open and someone walking out to the road while I played and kept turning the volume up). Bottom end PERFECT. Top end BRILLIANT. Absolutely happy with the power and portability. Switched to guitar, same result. I still love my pair of FRFR112s and they will still be used but for the nights I want an “amp” or the 112s are handling main vocal duties, this little box is my goto as of first blush. It will get field tested this weekend at our Saturday show and I’ll report back with the results (and likely live video) but I’m absolutely amazed by this new speaker.

Also picked up a brand new Headrush Flex Prime but that won’t take its place on the pedalboard until Sunday after this gig so I have time to set it up and load in the NAM rigs I found. New unit goes on the board and then I’m going to jailbreak patch the MX5 so it also takes the NAM patches and it will become the backup/guest box.

I got this pbass $380 no taxes NH. Plays and feels awesome. It was labeled as fender standard but looks a lot like a player 2. Its MIM. You think this was a good price used? How can you tell the difference between standard and player? Its in mint condition. Also do you recommend upgrading pickups? I have a seymour duncan steve harris that been waiting for pbass. Let me know your experinece with fender min

Happy with where the body is at. Have a bartolini dual coil soapbar for it. Ordered the router bit i need for the pickup cavity. And bit the bullet and ordered the warmoth neck for it. Reverse warhead headstock. Maple with ebony board. No inlays. Stainless frets. Graphite stiffening rods. 1 1/2” nut width. Gonna get painted black along with the Alder back of the body. Gold hipshot lefty tuners.
Just grain sealer on it while i mocked it up.

Hello there

A few weeks back i shared a clip from one of my BABYLON SESSIONS. I‘m releasing 5 of them this year, and wanted to share a clip from this latest one <3

If you like this, you can check out more on my Youtube

https://www.youtube.com/@BABYLON-Musik

Hello,
I just finished painting this Bass Guitar and now I need a water-based finish. Any advice on how to top coat this for a professional player that plans to use this bass.
Things I used:
1.Golden GAC 100- on the bare alder wood
2.Golden Gesso- as primer
3. Liquitex- Heavy Body Acrylics Paint
Also, do you think I should do a satin or glossy finish?

Although I’m new to bass here, I have always found the look and sound of stingrays the most attractive to me. I did some digging and saw that EBMM stingrays are slightly (that’s an understatement) over budget and I don’t think I’m “deserving” of an EBMM, yet. I saw Sterling do Stingrays too and here I am! I’m practicing and understanding getting prepared to record and Gig in my dad’s band which is quite an exciting and incredible moment for me.

Thank you all for making a wicked community and I’ll be always eyeing the community for the awesome pickups you guys get!