Go Pack!   Buddy of mine just got a new big screen HD tv and sound system so a bunch of us are heading over there. Should be loads of fun.   Here's a great article from espn that shows how even both teams are. It's pretty cool.  ...

Search the classifieds.

Check the classifieds. There's a couple listed there for $100 or less.

Quote:  Read up on the Sony XB500 and XB700. It's difficult to beat their bass at any price.

Quote: B&H Photo sells them for $109 but they're sold out ATM. Might shoot them an email to find out when they're expecting more. (unless you need them immediately)   There's a pair listed in the classifieds right now, too. Surprised they've lasted this long.

Quote: +1   Just add the word "budget" and that's where I'm at. XB500's are in my very near future.

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+1 on the XB500's. I bought some for my daughter for XMas and they blow me away. Definitely going to get some for myself, too.   There are reviews around here from folks who have done 500 vs 700 comparisons. Search around a bit and I'm sure you'll find them. And maybe someone who has...

Quote:   They come with a bag.   I bought some for my daughter for XMas. Holy crap! I'm definitely buying some for myself! I've never heard such powerful bass from headphones. Very comfortable, too.

Great thread for me as it's following my preferences pretty closely.   I've come to the conclusion that I'm not a super critical listener and bang-for-the-buck is a big priority for me. I love a full, fun sound that brings out the energy of my music and bass is typically the part that seems...

Hah! That's funny! I guess it's not such a great deal afterall, eh? Oh well. It's the thought that counts, right?

Just received the following email from Koss. Thought some of you might be interested. __________________________________________________ ____________ Trick or Treat Here is your treat - 25% off two of our Professional Full Size Stereophones - the MV1 or the PRO4AAAT. Both Stereophones are...

Any other fans of Monte Montgomery around here? He plays similar to Vai/Satch/etc... but he does it on an acoustic guitar. His live shows blow his studio cd stuff completely out of the water. Here's a clip of him playing Hendrix's 'Little Wing' and there are several more songs on youtube as...

Hey! There is a bump! Cool!

I saw them in Madison, WI, about a month ago. They played an old theatre that holds a couple thousand people and it wasn't full. The show rocked. Friend that went with me got their dvd of a live show a couple years ago. Very cool.

Jahn-If you're still thinking of replacing the pickups check out GFS pickups from GuitarFetish. They make some cool humbucker-size Retrotrons and P90s. And don't be scared off by the low prices. Check out the online reviews. Friend of mine has a Dream 90 in an old Harmony and it sounds great...

Give her a gift certificate from a nice local guitar shop.

Bass Guitar For Dummies is a great book. It'll get you playing quickly and it'll give you a simple and useful understanding of theory and scales. I go back and reference my old copy frequently. Check it out.

Quote: Originally Posted by redshifter POTC = Pirates Outta The Closet

Yes, the E2 foamies are the ones to get. All you have to do is pull the gray tube off the soundpost and they'll slide right on. The gray tube can be pretty snug but it'll come off. Huge sound and comfort improvement over the stock foams, IMHO.

Does anyone else see the sad irony in this situation? Schools have to be ultra-conservative in anything that can be perceived as a threat in order to cover their backsides from possible lawsuits. So now a student gets punished for a minor infraction, gets upset about the penalty and brings...

Quote: Originally Posted by Hermitt I like that Univox bass too. Man, that top string sure has to make a huge detour to get onto that machinehead I agree that it's kind of funky. I've got some new LaBella flatwound strings ordered that are sized specifically for Beatle basses...

There is a very simple (and free) mod to increase detail/treble on Marshmallows. Search this forum for 'Kramer mod' and you should find it. It helps a lot. Bottom line is that they're both good, affordable phones. Both have plenty of fans around here. Even paying full retail you're only going...

Quote: Originally Posted by roastpuff Yay another bass player! Sweet looking bass on the top, man. What wood is that fret board? Thanks. Maple fretboard. It's loosely modeled after the late 50's Fender P-bass. It's an SX bass, distributed by Rondo Music. They're dirt cheap...

Time for a couple more. First, I got the mods finished on my new bass. I think it turned out pretty good. I'm still tweaking the action a bit but I'm liking it so far. Next is my old Univox Lectra (Beatle) bass from the 60's. It's a Japanese copy of the Hofner that Paul McCartney...