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The Bass Zone / Re: Great secrets of rock revealed!
« on: May 09, 2024, 06:46:55 AM »
That’s a great little video.
It gives me the wants for an EB3 …
It gives me the wants for an EB3 …
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The Outpost Cafe / Re: SoCal Pool Party
« on: May 08, 2024, 04:56:27 AM »
I’ve been told that as long as grizzleys have an escape route they will generally leave you alone , but many of the black bears had become garbage hounds and were unpredictable.
Also met a native woman who was a guide. A bear had attacked two German tourists one was badly mangled , she beat the bear off with a folding shovel , and carried him back to be looked after. She was about five foot two.
Bear paws are frightening looking things , one swipe would easily rip your face off.
Also met a native woman who was a guide. A bear had attacked two German tourists one was badly mangled , she beat the bear off with a folding shovel , and carried him back to be looked after. She was about five foot two.
Bear paws are frightening looking things , one swipe would easily rip your face off.
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The Outpost Cafe / Re: SoCal Pool Party
« on: May 07, 2024, 03:00:17 PM »
I’ve come across bears on the West Coast and up north in the Yukon. The cubs are around this time of year and mamma bear is protective , so one has to be careful. I have a sister-in-law that lives in Squamish , and also has a fishing camp close to Carcross.
Beautiful places , but lots of bears.
Beautiful places , but lots of bears.
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The Outpost Cafe / Re: Sam Ash on the decline
« on: May 07, 2024, 05:08:05 AM »
sobering read , thank you.
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Gibson Basses / Re: Music videos that feature Thunderbirds
« on: May 06, 2024, 01:47:42 PM »
It can be about as much fun as you can get.
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Other Bass Brands / Re: Samurai, at last
« on: April 26, 2024, 06:52:11 AM »
I find they look similar to an upside down Rickenbacker.
Not such a bad thing in my opinion. I tend to prefer short scale basses these days , but I do play these Samurai. And the Rics.
Not such a bad thing in my opinion. I tend to prefer short scale basses these days , but I do play these Samurai. And the Rics.
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The Outpost Cafe / Re: Us , on video
« on: April 25, 2024, 05:28:48 PM »
Thankyou , the two guys doing percussion are trumpet players.
We’re a trumpet playin band.
We’re a trumpet playin band.
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The Outpost Cafe / Us , on video
« on: April 25, 2024, 04:31:04 PM »
We have a little side project called The Spurs , mostly instrumental , mostly Mexican music. This is from our third gig , in my favourite dive downtown.
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Other Bass Brands / Re: Samurai, at last
« on: April 25, 2024, 11:59:52 AM »
Mine are 34 in scale , the reissue made in Singapore. I just put on a strap and raised both arms above my head , it’s perfectly balanced. I have Thomastik flats on the yellow one , the blue has some older rounds , I’m liking how they sound. The blue one is in surprising shape , one tiny ding on the headstock , and one more by the output jack. I’ve been playing around with the setup. It’s feeling really good.
I’m feeling very thankful that my name came up when it arrived in the shop. It did not make it to the floor. They just set it aside with my name on it.
These are mid weight , slightly on the lighter side. The necks are comfortable , they’re well balanced similar to a Jazz bass , maybe slightly more aggressive. They are fine basses. Fender style bridges , easy and fast to set up. They sound good. I like ‘em despite mostly playing short scale basses these days.
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Other Bass Brands / Re: Samurai, at last
« on: April 25, 2024, 05:22:33 AM »
A blue reissue Samurai recently popped up on our local kijiji , initially asking a market price. Nobody moved on it. Yesterday it went to our L&M , the big music retailer in Canada , and a friend there called to say one was in and was set aside in case I wanted it. Very good price.
I couldn’t resist , and am very grateful that I came to mind when it came in. I’ll pick it up this morning.
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Rickenbacker Basses / Re: Cool Rics on eBay / Reverb / Craigslist
« on: April 22, 2024, 04:38:53 AM »
I have a neck through 4000 , there’s a lot to be said for two knob simplicity.
That’s simply gorgeous , Ilan.
That’s simply gorgeous , Ilan.
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The Outpost Cafe / Re: So, what have you been listening to lately?
« on: April 16, 2024, 05:13:13 PM »
A local guy , great player
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Bill's Shop: Projects, Mods & Repairs / Re: Brooks Fenderbird
« on: April 15, 2024, 08:13:25 AM »
Beauties!
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Fender Basses / Re: Antigua is back
« on: April 15, 2024, 05:35:13 AM »
I still get a shudder when I see one.
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Fender Basses / Re: Vintera II 70s Telecaster Bass review
« on: April 13, 2024, 11:29:11 AM »
I have a MIJ 51 reissue , the school bus yellow version. I’ve kept the two way bridge but put on the classic rocket shaped covers. Out of sight , out of mind.