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Okay guys thanks for the info. Ill grab myself a set asap. A special thanks to blablas who was able to provide me with information the entire internet could not!!

Hi, ive recently bought a used ibanez sr300 and I need to adjust the truss rod. What size allen key do I need? Also will ball end allen keys work? I saw on another forum someone saying these are no good for truss rod adjustment and I wanted to get a second opinion on this. I have trawled the web looking for the answer to this question, I never thought it would be so damn difficult finding out something that really is basic information!! Thanks in advance for any help.

Hi, first of all apologies if this is in the wrong topic, general discussion seems like the best place for this sort of question. I am thinking about buying a used ltd b-50, but after doing a bit of research I have heard there are counterfeit ESP's out there, and so I want to make sure I am buying the genuine article. I have tried registering with the ESP forum but they seem to be taking their sweet time activating my account! I have tried the serial number in google but the only results I can seem to find relates to their STD and custom series guitars. So here I am! Below is the link to the guitar im looking at, I dont know if its possible to tell from just photos alone but nothing else has worked so far so here goes nothing.... Thanks in advance. [url="http://webshop.cashconverters.co.uk/auction-item/522492/esp-ltd-b-50-bass-guitar-with-bag"]http://webshop.cashconverters.co.uk/auction-item/522492/esp-ltd-b-50-bass-guitar-with-bag[/url]

Apologies if this has been covered already, or in the wrong section. What tools do i need to set up my bass, raising lowering action, adjusting intonation etc. ive mangaged to find a video guide from elixir strings on youtube, and im pretty confident I could do this myself. Thanks in advance for any input.

Ok thanks guys, TBH I suspected this would be the case. But what about in terms of the tones you would get from either? I found a buyers guide that seems to favour the pj setup for beginners. [url="http://www.tunemybass.com/bass_guitar_buying_guide/bass_pickups_3.html"]http://www.tunemybass.com/bass_guitar_buying_guide/bass_pickups_3.html[/url] Any credence to this? I know it mentions at least having two pickups if you dont want pj's, but almost as an afterthought.

As a beginner looking to buy my first bass should I be looking at any particular pickup configuration? I notice a lot of entry price guitars have the pj setup, is this deliberate to assist new starters?

Some pretty awesome metal bands being mentioned here, didnt really have time to sift through all 115 pages.....but nice to see some fellow metalheads on here!

[quote name='Pinball' timestamp='1345316109' post='1776274'] Controversial area-that is a can of worms that your opening My opinion is that for most electric lead or bass playing it doesn't make much difference but other than to the the sustain of the instrument. Having said that there are a whole host of other variables e.g. strings, material, bridge design etc. The quality of the instrument is more important than the construction. Personally: I prefer set of thru-necks on leads. This is because I love a sustained ringing sound and look for everything that helps achieve it. Once I settled on my 2 favourites, both Schecter thru-neck I have never looked back or wanted anything else. Foe me basses are rhythm machines. I never need or want endless sustain from them. Therefore through neck is about the last thing I look for. Sound, feel and looks comes first for me. [/quote] Sustain! That was the word i was looking for, it was on the tip of my toungue, just couldnt think - I hate that! Yeah I notice Traben do that very thing with pretty cool looking 'tribal' bridge setup. Im thinking through-necks are probably worth looking at later when im competant enough to play metal, perfect genre for sustain methinks. Unless I can pick up a bargain now. If I do I reckon ill go for it.

Right now Kyuss - Welcome to sky valley, a band so awesome they plug their guitars into bass amps! Saw them at download this year, sounds even better live despite Josh Homme and Scott Readers best efforts. Was listening to a shuffle playlist of the bass heavy Five Finger Death Punch earlier, quite an advertisement of the amazingness of the Spector Rex4 in my opinion Oh to those who mentioned Skindred (another outstanding live band!) - rock on friend!

A few people have mentioned Ibanez now and tbh I have been giving those a serious look too. They look awesome and ive heard loads about their thin playable necks. Between these and the Corts mentioned earlier I think I would prefer Ibanez (but would be happy if I can pickup a decent model of either 2nd hand) ESP, Dean, Jackson and Spector are some of my favs too so im hoping I do pick up a bargain, but I never realised I might actually be able to get a Warwick! Wow! Would I be right in saying they only do bass guitars?

[quote name='Cosmo Valdemar' timestamp='1345308738' post='1776171'] Don't fall into the trap of thinking a through-neck is better than a bolt-on. It's just a different method of construction. [/quote] I was under the impression that made them more durable and improve the sound, is this not the case?

[quote name='LemonCello' timestamp='1345284141' post='1775818'] Cranes in Cardiff have a 2nd hand Dean Spire in trans black, looks very nice and although 2nd hand is a 'minter'. From what I can make out, the £399 they are asking is at least £150 off the best new price I can find. LC [/quote] Thats a sweet deal for a sweet axe, but £399 is WAY out of my price bracket. Thanks for the heads up anyway!

[quote name='Oopsdabassist' timestamp='1345282973' post='1775804'] Just bear in mind the image of a Peavey is a bit different from say the Dean [url="http://www.peavey.com/products/instruments/bassGuitars/cirrus/index.cfm/item/115874/index.html"]http://www.peavey.co...5874/index.html[/url] I'm not knocking it though, believe me, I have a 5 string Cirrus myself! [/quote] The Peavey is 'pointy-er', but i kinda like that look, it looks alternative. I guess thats why im not so keen on Fender, because their so common its kinda lost some of its appeal to me. Their sought of like the Porsche 911 of the guitar world! Also I chose that particular Dean over say the Edge 1 because of those awesome custom paint jobs. A paint job at some point down the line is something i would consider, so the way i figure it is why not pay an extra 15-20 quid and have one from the off?

[quote name='jaydentaku' timestamp='1345228599' post='1775371'] I am not actively looking to sell it, but I don't use it anymore and I noticed your post and your budget and I would rather it got used, as it's a fantastic bass and to be honest, in my opinion, leagues ahead of what you have been looking at. It's by no means in perfect condition, but it cheaper than what you are looking at. [/quote] Okey dokey, ill keep that in mind, cheers. How much do you want for it just so i know?

[quote name='jaydentaku' timestamp='1345130831' post='1774034'] Or, you could buy my Peavey Cirrus 4 BXP with bubinga top for less. [/quote] Yeah sorry mate, havent had a chance to check that model out until now. A neck through bass for less than what im looking at now is EXTREMELY tempting. But Im in serious danger of falling for the whole convenience of online shopping - Im going to have to get down to a few shops so i can make an informed decision. However if its still available by the time ive done that I might be interested. ill keep you posted

Your half right I do like my metal, but not the hair variety, so the look of these two is something ive taken into consideration....but i will get myself to a shop to see them in the flesh before i make a final decision. I am quite a tall guy (with long arms) so i dont think the longer neck of the Dean would bother me so much. But a couple of you have recommended Cort so ive had little look online at the Cort Action. Some pretty good write ups especially about the playable neck, which is obviously important for a beginner. So thanks for heads up on that one ill definatley consider this one. Not really a big fan of Fender/Squier, im sure they fantastic guitars but its just brand preference thing. On one last note, annoyingly ive since spotted another axe which i like the look of, the ESP LTD B-50, any opinions?

Hi all, Im looking to buy my first bass. Ive been doing a lot of research online, cost being one of the main factors (obviously!) and ive decided if i cant pick a decent 2nd hand model im either gonna go for a Jackson JS2 concert or a Dean Edge 10A PJ, as they are both similarly priced (£206 and £216 respectively) Which I think is a fairly reasonable starting price, but if anyone disagrees I would appreciate any input. One difference I have noticed between these too is the pickup arrangement. Are there any significant advantages of having one setup over the over, I know the Jackson has humbuckers, but aside from that anything else? Obviously being a beginner, music style/genre is not gonna factor in too much at this stage, but metal and hard rock will be mainly what I will aspire to play - eventually. Thanks in advance for any input. [url="http://www.jacksonguitars.com/products/search.php?partno=2919010521"]http://www.jacksonguitars.com/products/search.php?partno=2919010521[/url] [url="http://www.deanguitars.com/e10APJ_basses.php"]http://www.deanguitars.com/e10APJ_basses.php[/url]