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Gear Discussion Forums => Gibson Basses => Topic started by: drbassman on September 29, 2008, 05:12:33 PM
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It turned out even better than I imagined it would. The Fralin pups are great and I mean great! I did a little comparison to my 60s TB bass with the SD custom pup, and they both really sound very much alike. Booming lows with just the neck pup and lots of mids and high growl with both or the neck pup only. I have SIT rounds on it and they are a little softer sounding than normal rounds, but I like that it doesn't sound like a piano!
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That is just beautiful. The cherry/vanilla theme worked out well.
That's good to know about the Fralins. I don't remember reading any other performance reports on them.
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I'll have to keep the Fralins in mind next year when I get ready to piece my LP project together.
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I wouldn't hesitate to use the Fralins again. Really nice pups! a nice bass now!
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BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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That's really beautiful! Very nice work :thumbsup:
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I feel like goo-ing and gah-ing like a housewife looking at a friends new baby......is that normal?
Beautiful man!
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That one turned out real nice! I like the pickguard shape. Kind of a Gibson S-1 vibe to it. Also good to know about the Fralins being that great sounding. Anyone know if the magnets are bar type or pole pieces like the Rio Grande Pitbulls?
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That one turned out real nice! I like the pickguard shape. Kind of a Gibson S-1 vibe to it. Also good to know about the Fralins being that great sounding. Anyone know if the magnets are bar type or pole pieces like the Rio Grande Pitbulls?
Good question doom, I'm not sure about the internal on the Fralin Bassbuckers. I'll bet he'd answer an email if you asked him. I hear he's a pretty good guy. Roy from RS Guitars might know also since he's the one who sells them.
I've used Pitbulls before too and they are nice pups for the money. I never had a problem with their pole spacing and I used them on Fender and Gibson style spacing.
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Very, very nice! I'm still proud I contributed a little bit by suggesting the pickguard. But I would have never thought it would be this beautiful. Great!!!!
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very cool.
congrats
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sound samples?
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Very, very nice! I'm still proud I contributed a little bit by suggesting the pickguard. But I would have never thought it would be this beautiful. Great!!!!
Yep, the guard you suggested really makes it stand out! Thanks again Chris!
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The pickguard is a stroke of genius. One thing I don't like about LP basses is how the pickups are laid out - I "want" to see a pickup against the neck, like a LP guitar. The Jr style pickguard solves this visual problem very elegantly - because a Jr doesn't have a neck pickup. I think Gibson should adopt this solution.
Very nice. Congrats!
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very cool.
congrats
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sound samples?
Again, I'd love to but how can I do that with my simple PC? Is there a way to go into the sound card directly? Do I need special software? I've got to learn to do this someday!
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Again, I'd love to but how can I do that with my simple PC? Is there a way to go into the sound card directly? Do I need special software? I've got to learn to do this someday!
Buy a Mac, a M-Audio interface for USB and plug your bass in just push record. It's as dumb as dirt to record in Garage Band.
Great bass, very nice with the cherry back
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Buy a Mac, a M-Audio interface for USB and plug your bass in just push record. It's as dumb as dirt to record in Garage Band.
Great bass, very nice with the cherry back
Buy a Mac!?! Not in my current budget I'm afraid. Interfaces are not either. I wish there were a simple low cost way to do this.
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You don't need a Mac. You need a USB interface, recording software and a mic. Most of the interfaces (brands like Tascam, M-Audio, Lexicon) are shipped with recording software and sometimes are offered bundled with a mic. I've seen basic packages like this for $200 or less. Just look at the specs and make sure the drivers are compatible, I know that some aren't compatible with 64-bit XP or Vista versions yet.
I plan on getting one when I have the spare cash.
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OK Dave, I printed out your email and I'll see what I can do. Thanks!
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Cherry Vanilla~ I luvvit!! 8)
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Yep, Cherry Vanilla with Bassbuckers on top!
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You don't need a Mac. You need a USB interface, recording software and a mic. Most of the interfaces (brands like Tascam, M-Audio, Lexicon) are shipped with recording software and sometimes are offered bundled with a mic. I've seen basic packages like this for $200 or less. Just look at the specs and make sure the drivers are compatible, I know that some aren't compatible with 64-bit XP or Vista versions yet.
I plan on getting one when I have the spare cash.
I was surprised to discover that plugging straight into the mic input on my laptop works fine. You just need to make sure the mic input and output channels are turned up in the Windows mixer. (Remember to mute mic output before you unplug, unless you enjoy howling feedback.) I've used a stereo 2x mini-jack lead with a stereo 1/4" adaptor, and a mono 1/4" jack to mono mini-jack lead and both work. Then you just need free recorder software like Audacity. I can't see why this wouldn't work with other laptops (mine's an old Thinkpad T20) or a desktop PC.
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Thanks, I'll look into it!
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"Custom"? more like one of a kind!!! I really like the strawberry blond. very handsome .You continue to inspire.Thanx,M
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Thanks shadow, you're making me blush! :)
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Modern LP's do not get their fair shake. Great basses
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Très purdy, should inspire Gibson's Custom Shop for once!