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Ahhh... sorry, not too familiar with Yamaha basses, so I missed that!.

Eek! Thanks very much - I didn't realise this - that changes the game further. I'd no idea that the grounding wire was connected via the mounting bush. The search for alternatives just became more urgent!

I blew the same driver with a LMII (8ohm nominal load) and the volume at what I thought was a sensible level. Looked online to check how much replacements were (paid about £55 for it new back in the day) and had a bit of a cry.

If you can find out the dimensions (almost certain to be imperial because, well, Americans) you could likely order a set from the UK. I generally use Boltbase on eBay.

I was thinking in terms of relative measurements rather than absolute ones - an inexpensive and easily reproducible means of comparing amps, at distortion levels that those of us that don't like overdriven amps are happy with and at those that those who do like overdriven amps are happy with.

I very much doubt EB makes those. They’re probably a standard screw available at a hardware store.

A new one from Don

Furthermore, I totally get the desire to avoid replacing the bridge wire, because it's a PITA. On a Gibson three point bridge (even with an aftermarket replacement), to replace the bridge wire, you need to remove the bridge mounting bush out of the bass to run a new wire then reinsert the mounting bush, which will probably make it looser (as it's purely friction based), so yeah it's a pisser.

Thanks both and what a lovely Ripper! This might offer a solution - it is a very small gap - though as noted, I'd still need to lift the bridge slightly to ensure good contact. I'll drop Bow Finishing a note too to get a view on the hardness of the finish and likelihood of removing a chunk of it.

They're usually ok unless you keep your amp in the garage.

Welcome. And in answer to your question, in-ear buds are fine for bass. For further information, you can spend a couple of days reading the IEM bible thread or just read the first post in it.

I did say "under the bridge" - so what you're saying was implied and I didn't really feel the need to explain how that is achieved. The OP spoke of reassembling the bass, so I presume that they're able to loosen some strings then take off a bridge...

I think I might have sorted it. In the notification preferences where before it said "enable in this browser" after clicking on that and getting a message asking me if I wanted to enable Push Notifications which I rejected, the status has now changed to "Permission was denied in this browser" I still don't have the cookie mentioned in your post, and I'll have to wait until sometime tomorrow at the earliest when someone replies to one of the threads I'm following to see whether or not I get the message asking me if I want to enable Push Notifications.

So WoT, How did it all go?

Welcome Eustace.

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Hello I started messing with Guitars at 16 with ideas of the rock n roll stardom. Unfortunately, while I could give Ozzie a game on the “lifestyle”, practice evaded me & I just never progressed. A few years ago, I bought a Bass. A lovely Bass!!! But again, just never had the application, so it sat in it’s case for years. Well I just bought a Boss Katana Go. What a piece of kit! Being able to sit in the living room with the missus while not disturbing whatever tripe is on the telly, playing along to tunes & YouTube lessons……..WOW! I wish this had been available years ago. Now unfortunately, my nice fairly expensive Wired Earbuds went to the charity shop long ago. Question : Are In-Ear buds suitable for Bass, or will it wreck them? Any recommendations? Thanks

That would work, although for a sound connection he would still need to remove or at least loosen the bridge.

They're big fellas, two are about the size of a beer can! I suspect they'll be alright for a bit, the ones at BBC Maida Vale are still going and they're older and more heavily used than mine...