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The strings are about half a centimetre off the neck at the body end off the neck. The other end is fine, aside from the buzzing. [attachment=224778:20160803_100414.jpg][attachment=224779:20160803_100515.jpg] This feels a little high. Is this normal? Ignore the sock

I'll have to get a more suitable allen key, with the strings in the way i can only turn it so far.

I have watched the video, it was great. But I couldn't tell which way he was tweaking the rod and for what reason. I'm not calling you a liar, I'm simply asking for clarification because I've read a few articles on this that say turn it both ways.

I'm seeing contradictory information. Some places say turn the rod clockwise to losen it. But as I look at the opening from the headstock (where the rod can be accessed), that's turning it right which according to you tightens it. Can you clarify which it is please?

if you have one of these basses, is the bridge pickup meant to be nearer the strings than the other? I'd like to lower it, but my screwdrivers won't budge the screw. Same with the truss rod cover. EDIT; where can i get a truss rod screwdriver? The alan keys i have fit but they are not long enough to get past the strings. When they say turn left to loosen the rod, do they mean pull the wrench towards you (assuming the bass is flat on your lap and the neck is facing your left hand).

I brought one of these the other day and I'm having a couple of issues. Firstly there's a lot of buzz on the low e string mainly around the 5th fret, but elsewhere also. There is some minor buzz on the G string at the 15th fret, very minor. There are two pickups, the back one however is noticeably higher, and thus nearer the strings, than the front. I don't seem to be able to lower the back one, i think it's as screwed in as possible and i've not had much success with the tools at hand raising the front one. I don't want to tinker in case they are meant to be this way. But I would prefer the back pick up to be lowered. This is because... The action feels comfortable (aside from buzz), but the saddles seem really high. I don't like the strings too close to the pickup when i pluck because it's uncomfortable and so i'd prefer the action slightly lower. I've already raised the G string somewhat as well as the E. I have not adjusted the truss rod and don't feel terrible comfortable doing so. Does anyone with one of these instruments have any experience of how it's meant to be? Thanks

I settled for a Cort Action DLX which I found locally.

[quote name='Machines' timestamp='1469738758' post='3100820'] Ok I get it now. You're trolling us. [/quote]What?

[quote name='Machines' timestamp='1469732670' post='3100765'] If you can't get what you want locally then you're going to have to buy online and return if you don't like it. You are entitled to under the Distance Selling Act. [/quote]Not sure what you're referring to. The Yamaha bass was local.

[quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1469727016' post='3100706'] The cheaper 304 sounds much better than the 504 to my ears! I loved the look of the 5 series but stopped myself from buying one after hearing the 3 series in comparison. OP - try a Squier Classic Vibe Jazz. Great bass, and not just 'for the money'. [/quote]They didn't have any in the shop. The only squiers they had were short scale, which I don't care for at all. No classic vibe jazzes at all.

[quote name='Paulhauser' timestamp='1469721762' post='3100655'] Well I think the seller offered the option of trying. [/quote]ANd that's great, but he's not local.

[quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1469652115' post='3100133'] OK, if it makes it easy, I love the Yamahaha TRBX304. We all love it. You love it. It's a bargain. Actually, there's a good thread on here somewhere where loads of folk here listed all the things they don't like in a bass. I'm sure the Yamahaha TRBX 304 was never mentioned in the WHOLE thread. Everyone really loves that bass. Which is interesting because in that thread you can be sure that almost every feature you can think of on any bass was listed by someone as a dislike except the Yamahaha TRBX304. Look if you don't buy it I will. [/quote]That's up to the person offering the bass for £150. I've sent him a PM and that's all that needs to be said. What arrangements are made will be privately conducted. I asked a simple question and i am finding all this melodrama and attitude quite unpleasant at this point. I thought people were being helpful before but that seems to have changed.

[quote name='Paulhauser' timestamp='1469645884' post='3100056'] I think this post worths nothing considering all the above, but there is a used MIJ Ibanez Prestige SR3000 in the sales section for 450GBP. That is a goddamn steal and if I was on the market for a 4 string Ibby Soundgear, would not look further (I have the six string version of if for ages) edit: I have no affiliation whatsoever with the seller [/quote]That's great. But I've decided not to buy an instrument sight unseen. If it's something I've tried, like the Yamaha, then I'm happy to take a look. I can't otherwise justify purchasing something I may not like. The sr370 looked promising, but i didn't get on with it. Had i brought a cheap one from here, for instance, I would have been disappointed. That is what I want to avoid.

[quote name='Machines' timestamp='1469644529' post='3100034'] And now if you don't buy it, based on the fact you liked it AND can get it cheap and be able to sell for the same price if you don't like it - you have been wasting both ours and your own time here. [/quote]You can't possible guarantee what a bass would sell for second hand so you need to stop with that. You also need to stop with accusations of time wasting. This is getting nasty and I will not tolerate this. Nor will I tolerate questions about my age. If people can't be civil....well, there's the door.

[quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1469641269' post='3100000'] Lets turn this around: I'm looking for a bass. I'm seriously thinking of a Wishbass (If you don't know them Google it) It's fretless, solidly built, Kent Armstong pup; I like that. Easy to work on, passive, no stoopid tone control that I won't use anyway. No truss rod to complicate set ups. No setting up to do really! All good! [url="https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Np8_Etibv9Q"]https://m.youtube.co...h?v=Np8_Etibv9Q[/url] What do you think of it? You don't like it? Why not? Does this mean I can't have one? Does this mean nobody can have one? So, what does it matter if we don't share your idea of the perfect bass? We won't be playing it YOU will. [/quote]If you think that's what's happening then I don't know what to tell you. So for a third time, and i'm getting frsutrated having to make this point three times: I was asking what people thought of that bass. You have yet to explain why that's a problem.

Just to be clear, the TRBX 30 is the 304. The label in the shop said 30, not 304.

[quote name='progben' timestamp='1469638113' post='3099966'] My Yamaha TRBX is for sale here for £150. PM me if you're interested mate - I can vouch for them being great, reliable basses (I've had no back up for 12 months). Plus the thumbrest is neat too [/quote] yes, much more comfortable than the ibanez pickups. Being able to rest your finger like that on the pickup is very helpful.

[quote name='Machines' timestamp='1469637752' post='3099963'] As i said before he is seeking peer confirmation. I don't think you should actually buy anything until you can make a decision for yourself. [/quote]I thought I'd used clear enough English to make my point; I guess not. Again: I'm seeking views on this instrument. Would you like me to clarify that again?

[quote name='Woodinblack' timestamp='1469636543' post='3099953'] Who cares if thats what you liked? [/quote]I care, what's your point?

[quote name='Machines' timestamp='1469627100' post='3099836'] You can't afford it [i]today[/i], so save up if you find something you like. [/quote]What I liked was the TRBX 30, so I would like to know what people think of it. The ibanez is a no go; it may be aweseome if it's properly set up, but I'm not taking a chance on buying something from a shop that can't be arsed to set up what it's selling. Besides the pick ups and harmonics were an issue that's important

Just been to pmt and the music room on college green. Tried an sr370. Wasn't impressed. The pickups were to big to work with for resting thumb on when plucking and the harmonics wye pretty dead. The tone was decent but overall no deal. It didn't help that the dry up was terrible making a fair assessment impossible. I tried a226 quid Yamaha trbx30 in the music room which seemed is better, but I don't know anything about this bass. That really want much else with posting. I've alresfy tried the sub music man and that was all they had within my passive range. I didn't see the point of wasting time trying a bunch of expensive bases I can't afford

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Presumably if the pickups are he only inferior aspect of the sr300 one could later replace them?

[quote name='Marvin' timestamp='1469547698' post='3099278'] The SR500 is made from better woods, but that's marginal tbh. The most noticeable difference are the electronics. The pick ups and eq pre amp are much better on the 500. Personally, if I could find a second hand SR700 I'd grab it. They go for about £250. It's basically a 500 with a nicer finished body. Brand new they were upwards of £500. My only criticism of the 300s are the weaker pick ups [/quote] I'm not seeing where has instruments at these kinds of prices. Ebay (which has bugger all anyway - unless you fancy buying from the abroad) doesn't seem to.

[quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1469546897' post='3099268'] I take mine along. I've never been refused permission to use it. [/quote]I don't have a bass amp at the moment.