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Other Bass Brands / Re: Took a big bite this time! Gretsch Content
« on: July 22, 2013, 01:15:42 AM »
Lovely looking bass and a great score for sure.  Well done.  I've always admired these.  Must seek one out for a play, but there aren't too many Professional Series Gretschs down here.

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Other Bass Brands / Re: Guild Starfire reissues
« on: July 22, 2013, 01:08:32 AM »
So, if the Gretsches and Starfires are made in the same factory, shouldn't the quality be similar or do you suppose they are cutting corners to keep the price of the Guilds down?

These Starfires are more expensive than the Electromatics aren't they?  I'd like to do an in hand comparison.

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Gibson Basses / Re: 2013 Gibson Memphis ES-335 Bass.
« on: July 19, 2013, 08:45:40 PM »
That is an absolute beauty for sure.  Nice score, and yes it's a  classic.   ;D

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Gibson Basses / Re: Blackbird Mk II in store
« on: July 18, 2013, 09:54:16 PM »
They have a number of times over the last 20 years. My white 2002 had an ebony board, as well as my black 2001 that Bill now owns.

My white 2006 also has an ebony board.

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The Bass Zone / Re: show your multiple bass pictures!
« on: July 17, 2013, 02:22:22 AM »
I thought I should offer this photo of "The Gretsch Brothers".

From left to right, Gretsch 5123 Hollowbody 32" scale, ThunderJet 6128 30.5" scale, Junior Jet 1222 34" scale...

 

Nice shot Pilgrim.  Needs this one to round it off (thanks again Bill, she's lovely):




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Gibson Basses / Re: Incoming Grabber
« on: July 04, 2013, 06:22:03 AM »
Mine just smells a little musty, just old which is cool by me.

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Gibson Basses / Re: Glittery Gold TBird
« on: May 28, 2013, 06:13:41 AM »
That shade of gold is unappealing to me. Could be his camera, though.

+1

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The Bass Zone / Re: Takin a break
« on: May 28, 2013, 06:11:21 AM »
All is well, bass building won't be affected.  I need some time off the computer,  just like retirement!

I'll miss your regular insightful posts Bill.  Stay well.

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The Bass Zone / Re: This is cruel
« on: May 28, 2013, 06:10:03 AM »
Bill Wyman did allright with the women, for a short skinny guy with small hands.

PS. I can confirm that females like pink paisley basses

Being aware of your recent purchase Mark, is that a general observation across all specimens?

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The Bass Zone / Re: Baddest three days ever....
« on: May 13, 2013, 09:20:34 PM »
The QR code reader in the truss rod cavity is an amazing innovation.

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The Bass Zone / Re: Dumb threads on the "other" forum
« on: April 21, 2013, 06:01:30 PM »
How can I make my hideously ugly mutant singlecut buckeye burl 9 string sound like a vintage Precision?

LOL!   ;D

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Gibson Basses / Re: 335 Bass
« on: April 05, 2013, 05:56:54 PM »
The cherry looks great IMHO. Not convinced about the ebony sans binding though.
I've got an ebony Warwick Star with binding that looks pretty damn cool


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The Bass Zone / Re: This, to me, is almost perfect sounding bass
« on: January 20, 2013, 04:58:52 PM »
The bass does sound great, but I think it's too hot and forward in the mix.  Maybe that's why it sounds so good!   :mrgreen:

I don't much care for this arrangement of the song, though.  It's a little too fast for my taste.

Yep I'm with you.  It loses all the charm of the original which was such a unique song.

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Gibson Basses / Re: Damn Sam Ash...
« on: December 30, 2012, 11:15:20 PM »
Probably I'm the only one who knows what it is!

15% off $999 makes it around $848 before tax. Hmm...

If it's clean that's a great price.  Go for it.

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