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"Oh. Okay. There are lots of jokes about bass players only using the G string to hold…"

TN Twang replied Jul 25, 2017 to looking for alternate tunings-

 16 Oct 14, 2017
Reply by Ken Hutchinson

"On true bass strings (i.e. really low notes), I'd stick to the standard tuning. Putt…"

TN Twang replied Jul 24, 2017 to looking for alternate tunings-

 16 Oct 14, 2017
Reply by Ken Hutchinson

"Thanks. I'll spring for the $21 and try it. I actually encountered one studio guy wh…"

TN Twang replied Nov 30, 2016 to Building my first bass

 11 Nov 30, 2016
Reply by TN Twang

"Tried a U-Bass in the store and it sounded great. I've been afraid that a CGB versio…"

TN Twang replied Nov 15, 2016 to Building my first bass

 11 Nov 30, 2016
Reply by TN Twang

"Never built one, but I play a bit. Kigar's advice sounds good to me. There are jokes…"

TN Twang replied Nov 13, 2016 to Building my first bass

 11 Nov 30, 2016
Reply by TN Twang

"I've been very pleased with the Behringer "Acoustic Guitar Driver" as a booster for…"

TN Twang replied Feb 16, 2016 to Bass strings??

 13 Mar 25, 2016
Reply by jeffrey ross

"There are guys on this board that really use weedwacker strings. I hope they'll all…"

TN Twang replied Feb 12, 2016 to Bass strings??

 13 Mar 25, 2016
Reply by jeffrey ross

"http://www.bassstringsonline.com/Finding-the-correct-string-length-for-your-electric…"

TN Twang replied Feb 11, 2016 to Bass strings??

 13 Mar 25, 2016
Reply by jeffrey ross

"I haven't worked up the courage to try building a bass uke, but I REALLY want one. I…"

TN Twang replied Jul 13, 2015 to 1st time builder, bass uke, is this plausible?

 14 Aug 17, 2015
Reply by Hilo Greg

"There's a bass-player joke that may clarify this: Kid gets a bass guitar that comes…"

TN Twang replied Jun 12, 2015 to Weed eater strings and tuning.

 7 Feb 29, 2016
Reply by Murdoc_420

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Cigar box a little different

Started by Phil Farabough. Last reply by Phil Farabough Nov 10, 2018. 10 Replies

first bass build

Started by Patrick. Last reply by BrianQ. Nov 8, 2018. 6 Replies

looking for alternate tunings-

Started by Daniel Walter. Last reply by Ken Hutchinson Oct 14, 2017. 16 Replies

Building my 1st Cigar Box Bass with Cerrywood box and tiger stripe maple neck

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My first bass build

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Building my first bass

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fingerboard question(s)

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3 String Cigar Box Bass Guitar Parts

Started by Will T. Last reply by Murdoc_420 Jul 16, 2016. 3 Replies

Does a fretless bass require a radiused fingerboard?

Started by PKB. Last reply by Euraquilo Jun 21, 2016. 17 Replies

Bass strings??

Started by jeffrey ross. Last reply by jeffrey ross Mar 25, 2016. 13 Replies

Magnetic vs Piezo pickup

Started by PhilUSAFRet. Last reply by Murdoc_420 Mar 25, 2016. 8 Replies

Weed eater strings and tuning.

Started by Poppy. Last reply by Murdoc_420 Feb 29, 2016. 7 Replies

Bass Uke string question(s)

Started by Lane Martin. Last reply by Where's Uranus? Jan 7, 2016. 6 Replies

Looking for 2 string bass plans

Started by Mike. Last reply by Mike Jan 6, 2016. 8 Replies

UBass strings

Started by Bobby Fields. Last reply by Bobby Fields Dec 11, 2015. 3 Replies

1st time builder, bass uke, is this plausible?

Started by Jared. Last reply by Hilo Greg Aug 17, 2015. 14 Replies

First bass build got a few questions .

Started by Piht Bull (Delta Dawg Guitars). Last reply by Scott aka Farmer Ted Apr 23, 2015. 23 Replies

bass frets...

Started by john mackay. Last reply by john mackay Feb 4, 2015. 4 Replies

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