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Fender Basses / Re: Preliminary Fender NAMM News
« on: January 13, 2008, 11:42:16 AM »
Thanks, Tony. That looks like an interesting site, I'll add their press release section to my RSS feeds.
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Other Bass Brands / Re: Hamer Basses
« on: January 13, 2008, 11:37:06 AM »
Do you mean you have one on order from the US custom shop, or an import model?
I know the US custom shop is very flexible on what they're willing to do, especially using one of their standard shapes as a platform.
I know the US custom shop is very flexible on what they're willing to do, especially using one of their standard shapes as a platform.
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Gibson Basses / Re: Gibson Namm 2008?
« on: January 13, 2008, 11:32:04 AM »Gibson missed their chance doing a Jack Bruce Reissue EB-1. That is a short scale solid body bass icon! They could use the same pickup as the SG RI, 460 Schaller bridge and working tuners and they would have a great sounding bass. And they could do a few carved maple top variations and double pickup versions for "GOWs"
Reid
You never know, it could happen. Jack's involvement would be doubtful, though, since he's a Warwick endorser.
There was a short-lived Epi EB-1 reissue a few years back. It had a strange looking matte finish. gweimer owned a fretless one for awhile and IIRC did some extensive mods to it. The only ones I saw in stores were set up so badly they were hardly playable.
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Gibson Basses / Re: 60s NR TB restoration
« on: January 13, 2008, 11:25:34 AM »
I know nothing personally about the quality of Reranch products but nitro has never been known for its durability.
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The Outpost Cafe / Reversal of Alzheimer's?
« on: January 12, 2008, 11:49:44 PM »
I'm always a little skeptical of health news reporting, seems the major media are always trying to panic the public. But take a look at this story. If it's accurate, it could be a major breakthrough.
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Gibson Basses / Re: Not so fasionably late
« on: January 12, 2008, 11:40:30 PM »
I'm glad so many familiar faces (well, at least familiar usernames) have signed up already. 
We're committed to being here for the long haul.
We're committed to being here for the long haul.
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Gibson Basses / Re: Thunderbird Pickguards
« on: January 12, 2008, 11:37:01 PM »
I wonder, is the Thunderbird image available as clipart? If not, you could probably find something very close.
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Fender Basses / Re: Jaguar Bass Improvement!
« on: January 12, 2008, 11:31:47 PM »
Hi Chris. Glad you solved it, but I wonder if it's a common problem. And if so, why it wasn't dealt with in the design stage.
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Gibson Basses / Re: Modified Jack Casady Signature recording
« on: January 12, 2008, 04:49:53 PM »
I dig it. Both the bass and the song itself.
Both the bass and the song itself.
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Fender Basses / Re: Preliminary Fender NAMM News
« on: January 12, 2008, 04:41:21 PM »
I agree about the confusion. Returning to the old name is a good move.
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Other Bass Brands / Re: I spent the night with a Hag
« on: January 12, 2008, 11:06:43 AM »
I had the guitar version of that.
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Fender Basses / Preliminary Fender NAMM News
« on: January 12, 2008, 11:04:18 AM »
Paul at TDPRI quoted part of a Fender press release from Jan. 8. over at his front page. I'll requote the parts of interest to us:
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation announced "upgraded" American Standard Series Telecasters today.....Fender's Stratocaster, Precision Bass and Jazz Bass guitars are also receiving the series upgrades......And for the first time, Fender will be offering the traditional Precision Bass® in a five-string passive version, taking the classic platform to a new level.
So, looks like the American Series will become American Standard again.
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation announced "upgraded" American Standard Series Telecasters today.....Fender's Stratocaster, Precision Bass and Jazz Bass guitars are also receiving the series upgrades......And for the first time, Fender will be offering the traditional Precision Bass® in a five-string passive version, taking the classic platform to a new level.
So, looks like the American Series will become American Standard again.
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Gibson Basses / Re: 60s NR TB restoration
« on: January 12, 2008, 10:55:08 AM »
I don't think I've seen it in nearly-completed form. Very nice!
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Gibson Basses / Re: Gibson Namm 2008?
« on: January 12, 2008, 10:51:32 AM »
I have to admit that I'm surprised by the success of the SG-RI. Not that it doesn't deserve it, but that a short scale has done so well. And a non-entry-level short scale at that.
I'm pleased with any Gibson bass success.
I'm pleased with any Gibson bass success.
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Gibson Basses / Re: Gibson Namm 2008?
« on: January 12, 2008, 07:54:15 AM »
Summer NAMM was held in Austin the past two years, it's much smaller than the big January show but Gibson had a big booth both times. Not a single bass at the booth this year, and only one Epi in 2006.
We can hope, but don't hold your breath.
We can hope, but don't hold your breath.