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Fender Basses / Re: Fender to finally make the Starcaster bass and reissue the Coronado?

« on: November 18, 2013, 12:42:41 PM »

The extra mass (center block, I'm guessing?) will prevent neck-dive and feedback, two of the most prominent features of the old Coro's.

Besides, 9 lbs. is ideal for me. That's what my Fenders and Rics weigh. My 1964 Gretsch 6070, a full hollowbody (no sustain block), also weighs 9 lbs.

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Fender Basses / Custom Shop Geddy Lee J... 35" scale EDIT: 34"

« on: November 18, 2013, 12:34:03 PM »

Not a typo, apparently (the 889 mm measure also equals 35").

http://www.notreble.com/buzz/2013/09/01/fender-custom-shop-unveils-new-limited-geddy-lee-1972-jazz-bass/

That's an interesting mod. EDIT: Fender's website says 34". So 35" was a typo. Maybe the "35 years of touring" part threw them off

At Fender.com:

http://www.fender.com/en-IL/custom-shop/basses/jazz-bass/limited-geddy-lee-1972-jazz-bass-maple-fingerboard-black/

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Rickenbacker Basses / Re: And now they're offering 15 Snowglo 4004L's

« on: November 15, 2013, 08:15:41 AM »

Very cool.

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The Bass Zone / Re: Great, simple bass lines!

« on: November 07, 2013, 10:49:17 AM »

I'm sure you can get the same feel with two fingers.

Jamerson's RH technique was an upright "hook" adapted for bass guitar. In addition he thought that using two fingers was "sissy" and that "real men" should use just the index finger. He was - with all due respect - wrong.

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The Bass Zone / Re: Great, simple bass lines!

« on: November 07, 2013, 10:12:49 AM »

Jamerson was God but I really don't see why anyone else should restrict themselves to using only the index finger. Even upright players use two fingers for fast riffs. I think NHOP used three for crazy speed.

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The Bass Zone / Re: Great, simple bass lines!

« on: November 06, 2013, 08:08:44 AM »

This is the simplest I know

Only one fretted note.

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Other Bass Brands / Re: Yamaha BB1100S - any experiences?

« on: November 01, 2013, 01:59:02 AM »

Never owned one but I have played many, and whenever I get the chance to play a BB1100S I always think, this must be the best sounding bass Yamaha ever built.

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Rickenbacker Basses / Re: Cool Rics on eBay

« on: October 31, 2013, 10:29:06 AM »

Quote from: Dave W on October 31, 2013, 09:03:34 AM

Beauty! Crazy money, though.

This bass (ZK3210) was sold on eBay for $5,000 on March 12, 2007. The seller was godzillagonzalez4u and the buyer was lmw55if.

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Rickenbacker Basses / Re: Cool Rics on eBay

« on: October 30, 2013, 09:43:21 PM »

Shadow #ZK3210 (Nov. '86). Non-original pickguard (v63-style, wide and non-humped, without drilling new holes). $3,500 starting bid.

EDIT: Relisted with a $4,000 BIN.

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Rickenbacker Basses / Re: And now they're offering 15 Snowglo 4004L's

« on: October 30, 2013, 03:56:49 AM »

Hey Jeff, welcome!

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Rickenbacker Basses / Re: Herr Zimmermann's bassist ...

« on: October 23, 2013, 10:10:47 PM »

Looks like he's having remorse halfway through the song for using the plonky pick sound, then he goes to the amp, turns down the volume and plays fingerstyle.

Either way, I still prefer Hendrix's version