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Bill's Shop: Projects, Mods & Repairs / Re: Oooweee it's an UV!
« on: July 22, 2023, 03:58:41 AM »
Uwe is a very lucky guy! That's a beauty!
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Gibson Basses / NBD 81-86 Gibson Victory Standard
« on: July 20, 2023, 06:37:32 AM »
Found languishing on Reverb, seller listed it at 1,200, then dropped it to $849 shipped and was accepting offers I low balled it and he accepted! Has the mass of a small planet, makes my Peavey T40 seem light. I really like the 24 fret neck, love the extended range. Pickup is focused and a bit tame certainly sounds like the 80s, my DOD bi-fet pre amp brings it to life. The bass is well played but not abused came with worn ohsc. The maple body is a bit of overkill imho, mahogany or alder would have really complimented this bass both in tone and weight. Video soon.
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Gibson Basses / Re: Pelham Sea Burst NR
« on: July 20, 2023, 01:55:31 AM »
I can't decide if I like it or hate it. 
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Gibson Basses / Re: Mod Collection "Let Freedom Bling Gloss" NR bird
« on: July 10, 2023, 08:12:19 AM »
Yeah,I'm not ashamed to say I dig it, not 4k worth but I dig it. 
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Gibson Basses / The return of the "Butcherbird"
« on: July 10, 2023, 08:10:16 AM »
Forgot all about this bass. 
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Other Bass Brands / Re: NBD Univox Hi-flyer phase III bass
« on: July 07, 2023, 02:50:03 PM »
Here's a little video of mine. I get to yaking but I do play it about half way through.
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Other Bass Brands / Re: NBD Univox Hi-flyer phase III bass
« on: July 07, 2023, 02:48:57 PM »
Sounds great!
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Gibson Basses / Re: Mod Collection SG Bass Snow Cone Sparkle
« on: June 30, 2023, 03:06:36 PM »
Putting the ugh in lee.
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Other Bass Brands / NBD Univox Hi-flyer phase III bass
« on: June 30, 2023, 06:46:14 AM »
I had a phase II Hi-flyer briefly in 1973-1974, my first solid body bass following my Klira and Hofner. By 73 it became clear to me my hollow violin basses weren't cutting it and I needed a solid body bass, trouble was I had zero dollars. I scrapped up 30 bucks and road my bike up to The House of Guitars and bought a used Hi-Flyer, I returned home on my bike with it slung over my shoulder. I
I thought very highly of it then, it sounded good and played fantastic. I didn't have it long but I always remembered it fondly. More importantly it was my first step that would lead me to Thunderbirds. Interestingly I would briefly own a 60s Mosrite in '75 and the Univox compared very favorably.
I've wanted a Hi-Flyer for my early years collection for a long time but other priorities seemed to always pop up. As a present for my recent Bday my dear wife let me get this '75 phase III in Sunburst. I always thought these were the best version with the humbucking pickups and upgraded tuners.
I gotta tell you I am really pleased with this bass build quality is very high and it plays and sounds great! I was a bit surprised that my memory of the bass was exceeded by having one in my hands today. Video review coming soon.Image Url =
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I thought very highly of it then, it sounded good and played fantastic. I didn't have it long but I always remembered it fondly. More importantly it was my first step that would lead me to Thunderbirds. Interestingly I would briefly own a 60s Mosrite in '75 and the Univox compared very favorably.
I've wanted a Hi-Flyer for my early years collection for a long time but other priorities seemed to always pop up. As a present for my recent Bday my dear wife let me get this '75 phase III in Sunburst. I always thought these were the best version with the humbucking pickups and upgraded tuners.
I gotta tell you I am really pleased with this bass build quality is very high and it plays and sounds great! I was a bit surprised that my memory of the bass was exceeded by having one in my hands today. Video review coming soon.Image Url =
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Gibson Basses / Re: another reasonably priced Gibson collectible
« on: June 23, 2023, 07:06:51 AM »
Ha! Very optimistic pricing. Putting the screw in screwdriver.
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Gibson Basses / Re: NR with two headstock logos?
« on: June 07, 2023, 06:31:01 AM »
Tuners are different as well. Collectors item right there.
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Bill's Shop: Projects, Mods & Repairs / Re: Tbird pickups ?
« on: June 06, 2023, 04:25:27 PM »
Those Chinabuckers sound pretty darn good and I bet it will really make that Talman come alive!
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Bill's Shop: Projects, Mods & Repairs / '68 Ron Wood Telecaster Bass Build
« on: June 06, 2023, 04:23:22 PM »
Well I've been working on this for awhile now finally collected all the parts, got the neck finished and all assembled. Bass consists of a alder Allparts body and neck, W/B/Pearloid pg, Gotoh lollipop tuners, Squire string through bridge and a Rio Grande pickup. I'm really happy with this build it came out just as I hoped. 
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Gibson Basses / Re: Mod Collection restock: NR 8-string in Octane Sparkle
« on: May 25, 2023, 02:58:21 AM »
Missed it by that much 
classic Gibson, it will of course not intonate, oh the irony 
despite it's flaws I'm tempted. I supose I'll just be happy with my Cataldo three pickup 12 string NR. Image Url =
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classic Gibson, it will of course not intonate, oh the irony despite it's flaws I'm tempted. I supose I'll just be happy with my Cataldo three pickup 12 string NR. Image Url =
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Other Bass Brands / Re: Parts bass
« on: May 16, 2023, 07:54:21 AM »
That block neck looks killer! How's it play?