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BT7 Bass Xtender
 
May 13, 2020 • Hipshotproducts.com • 104.50 USD
 
For Sale: Parts, Strings, and Accessories

Bob Clayton said — Hipshot Xtender for Fender MIM basses. Works as it should with no issues. Still looks brand new imo. Would say 9.5/10. $60 shipped Note: Due to the increased cost of shipping right ...

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Quarter Pound P-Bass 4 String High Output P-Bass Pickup
 
February 25, 2021 • Seymourduncan.com • 79.00 USD
 
For Sale: Parts, Strings, and Accessories

staurosjohn said — Purchased a few mos ago... have one in another one of my basses- decided to go for a different tone, etc. Seymour Duncan Quarter Pound pups for Precision [link] Full wire length- ...

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Highlighted posts

Who inspired you to play bass, Paul McCartney or Paul McCartney?
 
June 06, 2021   •   218 posts   •   3,739 views
 
Bass Humor & Gig Stories [BG]
 
 

bobyoung53 said — Pretty simple poll, just pick the bassist in the list who inspired you to start, you can pick any combination and pick up to 5 of the choices. Good luck and think before you choose.

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Your most and least expensive basses
 
June 04, 2021   •   232 posts   •   6,790 views
 
Basses [BG]
 
 

JimmyM said — I don't discriminate. I love a great feeling and sounding bass that's a little on the expensive side, but I also love finding a really good bass that's inexpensive. Had quite a ...

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There came a guitarist named... The Edge
 
June 05, 2021   •   162 posts   •   3,905 views
 
Miscellaneous [BG]
 
 

ElectroVibe said — The early 1980s were an important time in my musical appreciation. Not only did I discover U2, but I was also learning about the Beatles and many other classic rock bands. But ...

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Should I have been made aware prior to purchasing? Brand New...about 2K
 
June 02, 2021   •   169 posts   •   7,298 views
 
Basses [BG]
 
 

bizzybass said — Should I have been notified or is this reasonable and just the realities that come along with the territory when buying a new guitar? I'm choosing not to get into the online retailer ...

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Think I have been ripped off- Fender American
 
June 05, 2021   •   114 posts   •   6,806 views
 
Basses [BG]
 
 

obimark said — This bass was advertised as a fender american performer precision bass- based on this serial number the body is a Korean body- correct? Appreciate any feedback. (they put a US ...

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Who else did it?
 
June 04, 2021   •   131 posts   •   3,995 views
 
Miscellaneous [BG]
 
 

two fingers said — I recently started a thread about early Robert Palmer music. It has been a blast. Thank you to all who have contributed. Reading it, and checking out the linked songs has been ...

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Where do you view TalkBass?
 
June 02, 2021   •   133 posts   •   2,187 views
 
Miscellaneous [BG]
 
 

tb-player said — Curious... I'm usually between my phone and my laptop. Occasionally I'm on my iPad. I prefer the laptop. Where do you get the best experience on TalkBass?

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Who Invented the Bass Guitar?
 
June 05, 2021   •   110 posts   •   3,238 views
 
Basses [BG]
 
 

Aussie Player said — I recall seeing a bass guitar IIRC, found in the Smithsonian and made by Slingerland archived back in the mid 1930's but need some Gibson historical wisdom here......even had a ...

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Is this true? Only open strings on metal?
 
June 02, 2021   •   143 posts   •   4,272 views
 
Technique [BG]
 
 

Arzakyum said — Hey guys so i'm saving money for my first bass and I've been looking at bass technic videos and other videos about bass. I came across this video and in the video he says that ...

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NBD! Music Man Stingray Special-Snowy Night!
 
June 03, 2021   •   80 posts   •   2,810 views
 
Basses [BG]
 
 

donkeygrl said — [image] Finally got to go back to Nashville after a year and a half because of the pandemic and look what followed me home! Just couldn't pass up that finish and since I haven't ...

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