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Originally Posted by TheBear
Hello
I received a nice surprise for my birthday. A 1998 standard Jazz Bass. My electric stringed endeavors actually began way back when I was in Junior High with a frankenstein P-Bass. The neck is old, valuable, and in need of some TLC so it has been retired. The J-Bass is now my player and I've been really enjoying playing it through my J-Station.
I have a few questions for you Bass veterans.
My old Crate BX-25 is out of commission and i would like to eventually have an actual amp to play through. What are the best options in the sub- $400 range? I really liked what I read about the Yorkville XM100C as far as reliability/customer support goes but I do not know what to look for component/feature-wise. I'm much more of a 6 string guy. I've heard that tube is not as important for Bass amps. is this true?
I would like some versatility but will probably be playing jazz, folk, country and rock sounding stuff.
I will soon be adding a Gotoh direct replacement bridge and Fralin split Jazz pups.
What size, brand and type of strings do you recommend?
Last but not least. I've had quite a bit of experience setting up strats and teles. Is there anything I need to look out for when working on the Bass?
Thanks for reading, I look forward to your replies.  |
I use DR black or DR blue strings on my jazz basses. I spend more on these strings because I don't have to replace them but every 6 weeks. A non-coated set would last me about a week per bass before they are dead.
On my fretless basses I use DR black 40's. Fretted basses I use DR black 45's. [blue 45's on my 5-string etc...]
The Gotoh 203 bridge, Seymour Duncan passive p/u's.
For a rig under $400? A Combo wedge amp w/115 of various types can be bought for that kind of money used.
I use GK.
Try the backline series.