Archive for the ‘Ernie Ball’ Category

Question: Results of dropping Petrucci Dimarzio setup into Axis SS; sorry if repost!

Anyone tried this yet? I’m curious as to the outcome. I’m a huge fan of the versatility of Petrucci’s tone and wanted to give these a try. Any positives, negatives, advice or caveats? Any help would be appreciated. Also, if anyone has any other recommendations on pickup setups, I’d love to hear them. Style is [...]

Help: Why is my JPXI can’t stay in tune?

I used to own JP6 and JPX-6 and they were great guitars! I bought JPXI-6 about a month ago and it was easily went out of tune. At first I didn’t take it serious because I thought the strings might not be fully stretched. So I gave it a time. Later on, it still easily [...]

bongo tuning posts

I was wondering if anyone has come across this problem restringing their bongo bass guitar E string as i have since ive had mine now for 10 days . Unlike my stingray the post is shorter so when i wind the E string on (at the correct standard proceedure) the E string as it winds [...]

Poor Bongo!

So I am having the worst luck lately. I broke my nut the other day, but this week wasn’t done with me. My bass got knocked over into a drum set. I felt like I lost a hand because for two years I kept it in immaculate condition and in one week that changed, and [...]

Can you specify a weight range when ordering a Sterling?

I’ve been looking for a Sterling fretless with a certain set of options and haven’t had any luck finding one, so I may have to place an order for a new one. I can no longer play heavy basses comfortably and was wondering if I could specify that the bass not weigh over a certain [...]

Fun Gig Image

One of our singers daughter decided to draw a pic of the band. I just love how she captured my sound. VVRROW!

Hello and AL HH quandary…

Hello! I’ve been lurking long enough and thought I’d start joining in. Looks like I’m finally going to be ordering an Albert Lee HH in Trans Walnut. The question though is which would look better for the pickguard? White Pearloid or Vintage White Pearloid? I haven’t seen a picture anywhere of one with the vintage [...]

serial number

Hi, just wanted to check how old my musicman stingray bass is, serial number is 45877, thanks Ernie Ball Forums

New video/track with my JP BFR 7 transblack – Prog/Metal content

So it has been a long time since I don’t write a new track with this guitar and now it is pretty much the only one I am using for what would be my first EP or 3rd album, depending on time and other factors Feel free to check it out and provide your opinion, [...]

Off Topic: You can’t play the blues if you ain’t got the shoes

I know there is much love for sharp shoes here in the bass side. Here is a pic of the assorted footwear for myself and a few members of my band after a show this last Saturday night: And our stage props in front of the venue’s stage sign: