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Re: Buzzard
« Reply #45 on: April 09, 2009, 04:07:04 AM »
Not a myth! Some are worse than others, but I sure notice it. And the offender usually doesn't stay in my collection for long.

yeah, I know Dave.  I just think it's an overstated problem.  to hear some guys talk about it, you'd think the sky is falling.  not on this board so much, but other places.

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Re: Buzzard
« Reply #46 on: April 09, 2009, 06:17:00 AM »
As I've mentioned many times, I come from the house of Fender unto the spector of the evil neck diving Gibophone bass. I really dont have a problem with the basses I own or have tried so far.  I have been made aware that some of the older Gibsons had very bad neckdive due to the tuners and a few other issues. But so far I'm not sure what all the fuss is about.

As you can see in the pics from the Crocs show of last week that Explorer is quite a balanced bass. I think I look very comfortable playing it. It certainly felt comfortable and they are supposed to be one of the prime offenders as I understand it.


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Re: Buzzard
« Reply #47 on: April 09, 2009, 08:43:44 AM »
The two worst neck divers I've had were a Fender Coronado II and a Guild JS-II. Both long gone from the scene.


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Re: Buzzard
« Reply #48 on: April 09, 2009, 04:25:44 PM »
My RD and PC both tend to head for "Gods Own Country", Brett...  ;)

Doug... only 26 frets...! should have at least held out for 30...  ;D  btw, I found that T but have not had the time to check the "size", I'll PM the measurement across the chest and if you want, it will be on its way... if not, it goes to eBay...
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Re: Buzzard
« Reply #49 on: April 10, 2009, 02:06:47 AM »
Yeah, Warwicks Custom shop was unwilling to make it a 30 fret bass. I also asked to put some frets between the bridge and the bridge pick up, but that wasn't an option either.

I'm quite busy today, but I'll check your PM ASAP!

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Re: Buzzard
« Reply #50 on: April 10, 2009, 02:07:29 AM »
PS. I need 26 frets to play 'How Many Friends' of The Who by Numbers.

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Re: Buzzard
« Reply #51 on: April 10, 2009, 02:42:09 AM »
Yeah thats it Chris, I'm the same. Always have a validation  ;)
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Re: Buzzard
« Reply #52 on: April 10, 2009, 03:22:41 AM »
the compressed dual humbucker Basvarken signature sound.
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Re: Buzzard
« Reply #53 on: April 10, 2009, 07:26:07 AM »

Doug... only 26 frets...! should have at least held out for 30...  ;D 

First we had an arms gap, then a nuclear gap, now we have a fret gap!   :o
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Re: Buzzard
« Reply #54 on: April 10, 2009, 07:41:40 AM »
And don't forget the turbo gap of the early Saab 900 Turbos and early Porsche 911 turbos.

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Re: Buzzard
« Reply #55 on: April 10, 2009, 09:11:10 AM »
"A computer lets you make more mistakes faster than any other invention with the possible exceptions of handguns and tequila."

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Re: Buzzard
« Reply #56 on: April 10, 2009, 09:59:20 AM »
Talking about Warwick: This one had a very nice matte paintjob. A bit satin like. It looked like a old Gibson. And there's a Buzzard in the back:


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Re: Buzzard
« Reply #57 on: April 11, 2009, 04:06:23 AM »
I just found these promo shots of Doug's new band- Twisted Fister



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Re: Buzzard
« Reply #58 on: April 11, 2009, 04:17:45 AM »
My girlfriend and I laughed our ass off:D Thanks!!!!

Strange to know that at this very moment a certain American girl with a lot of T-birds is printing this pic to hang above her bed....

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Re: Buzzard
« Reply #59 on: April 11, 2009, 04:30:51 AM »
I just found these promo shots of Doug's new band- Twisted Fister




There is no smiley suitable for that.

Thanks John, I've just picked myself up of the floor with tears running down my face.

That is really very funny.


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