Delamitri79

22 minutes ago, PaulThePlug said:

7mm nut driver?

Have you got a mini socket set?

https://www.talkbass.com/threads/90-japanese-jackson-truss-rod-tool.1415741/?amp=1565205339

i dont own a mini socket set but ill go buy one. 

hi all

i have an old charvette by charvel bass.  does anyone know how to adjust the truss rod . my action is very high. i cant find the right tool to fit the adjustment thingy

cheers 

3 hours ago, Rich said:

I can NOT believe this thread has gone on for so long with no pictures. Disgraceful behaviour, you should all be ashamed.

here's my G&L and my SR5

I've got so used to the big full clear sound of the l2500 that I hadn't played the sr5 for a while so i brought it to a rehearsal on Sunday and it didn't fill out the sound in the band mix near as much as the g&l. it actually sounded thin and weak compared to it. I don't know why. I've had the sr5 fully setup and checked and tried a few different batteries and no difference . I'm thinking it could be the fact that the strings are brand new and might just need settle in a bit . what does everyone think about brand new strings. do they tend to feel too bright and thin until they settle in?

Hey folks. 

I've a fantastic 2008 Ernie ball music man stingray 5 H. It's a pure tone monster and I love it but I've recently (2/3 months ago) picked up a G&L l2500 tribute and it's now my number 1 bass. The feel and sound I get from it just seems to beat all. My sound engineer loves it and we laugh that my "backup" bass is a stingray 5 😂. 

Just wondering have any of ye had a similar experience. 

I just can't get over how this €450 (2nd hand) bass has my amazing SR5 stuck in its case for months now. 

Cheers 🤘

3 hours ago, Yan_Hurei said:

Sorry fella, it sold the gentleman who bought it first enquired about it last week so he had dibs I'm afraid, good luck with your search.

No worries mate. Cheers 

7 hours ago, Yan_Hurei said:

Yes is is Alnico.

And would you ship to Ireland and if so, what would total price be? 

Has that got the alnico pickup 

Hey folks.

I'm lucky enough to own a fantastic 97 SR5 with a maple neck and ceramic pickup. It's a beast.
Now, I've toyed around with multiple string heights and truss rod adjustments and bridge settings. I was always looking for that sweet spot for my kinda playing (pop/rock and I like to dig in a bit)

Recently I loosened the truss a little more than I'd normally have it (about the thickness of my bank card when 1st and last fret depressed down) and holy cow!!! It is absolutely singing.

Even acoustically it's just got huge tone. My action is probably a bit higher than the majority of players I watch on this forum but my god I love it.

Anyone else tinkered with the higher than average side action.

Many thanks

Hey. Thanks for getting back to me. The whole import tax thing is a complete hornets nest of a thing. I could end up paying crazy money to get it released from customs. Its a pity cos I would snap that bass up in a heartbeat but I'm hearing horror stories about purchases coming from the UK. I'll do a bit of digging this side and weigh it up 

Cheers 

Would you ship to Ireland 

I don't really wanna spend that kinda money on it to be honest. 

This is current sr5. 97. Ceramic pup 

Anaemic is probably a bad word for it. Its got the ceramic pickup and I dunno if its just not right for me. It sounds very metallic and (searching for a word here 😂) anaemic 😂. It's a pure powerhouse but I struggle to get any versatility out of it. I know I'll get scorned for that remark but it's true. I play many genres and it'll do the job but I'd like to get closer to the sound I'm after than what the sr5 offers. 

Hey folks. 

I have a 07 stingray 5 and it's a beast but I find it a little anemic and clanky but also solid as a rock. I've an opportunity to swap for a lakland skyline 5502 deluxe but not sure. 

All opinions welcome 

Would you ship to Ireland 

Yamaha TRB 5II

For sale is my lovely Yamaha TRB 5 II from 2004. I believe the colour is called Sunburst but it's a very gentle fade over really nicely grained wood.

It is a brilliant bass that is super versatile and for a 16yr old instrument it is in fantastic condition. 100% original. The build quality is as good as you'll find and the neck is a beauty.

It has two Yamaha soapbar pickups and an active 3 band eq.

Weight is 4.6 kg

Nut width is 43mm

What more can I say. It's basically a really high class 5 string that sounds beautiful, plays great.

Hardcase included. 

Shipping is no problem 

Yeah I've changed them around a good bit and mixed them and I can hear the difference but it stills leaves everything muddy 

Yeah I've tried a couple of batteries and no improvement. It's a funny one. I've everything flat and the bass sounds huge and powerful but slightly muddy. I don't know if the preamp needs a service or complete replacement but it's really annoying. I've Ernie Ball Slinkys on it now but I'm not sure if different strings will make enough of a difference 

Hey folks. I have a lovely yamaha trb 5ii bass. I'm very happy with the build quality and playability. Unfortunately I'm a little disappointed with the preamp and possibly the pickups. It seems to sound muddy almost all the time. I'm trying to eq it onboard as best I can but I can't get that nice clear tone I'm after. I have put new strings on it about 2 weeks ago. 

Would anyone have any suggestions 

Thanks 

1 hour ago, itu said:

GHS Long scale plus certainly fits, and D'Addario long scales fit even my 36" fretless. There's only one "but": some basses have bridges with string through body or similar system, which may take that crucial fraction of an inch from the string length and you may have an issue there.

My bridge is top loading only. Definitely not string thru body. Ernie Ball long scale winding length is 37.25" and goes to just beyond the nut before it tapers. Would that be ok for me 

Hey folks. 

I've a 35" scale yamaha trb 5ii bass and I'm wondering if standard 34" scale bass strings will work. It's a top loading bridge. 

Cheers 

Hey folks. 

I've the opportunity to buy a yamaha trb 5ii but I don't know much about them. Currently I have a stingray 4 with hipshot detuner. 

Would the yamaha cut through as good in a mix with 2 guitars drums and keys. 

I've played 5 string 35" basses before and have no issues with that. 

Cheers for your input 

Hipshot bass extender added. 

Still available 

Still available