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Speaking of 20/20s...
« on: September 15, 2014, 07:27:13 PM »
Looky here.
In my opinion they are the coolest looking of all the "headless" basses.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Gibson-20-20-Ned-Steinberger-Bass-Guitar-Made-in-USA-/141403941845?pt=Guitar&hash=item20ec54ebd5
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Re: Speaking of 20/20s...
« Reply #1 on: September 15, 2014, 11:13:03 PM »
I'd buy it, if it was Ferrari red.  8)

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Re: Speaking of 20/20s...
« Reply #2 on: September 16, 2014, 07:06:42 AM »
I like how the guy says it's cosmetically bad. Looks pretty good to me. He's never see a couple of MY basses...
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Re: Speaking of 20/20s...
« Reply #3 on: September 16, 2014, 07:25:32 AM »
A robustly built bass with pockets of popularity in certain flood-prone regions of the earth - so I've heard. Where paddles make sense.
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Re: Speaking of 20/20s...
« Reply #4 on: September 16, 2014, 07:48:31 AM »
Living beneath sea level, every Dutch bassist should have one.

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Re: Speaking of 20/20s...
« Reply #5 on: September 16, 2014, 08:43:46 AM »
Even your favorite brand makes them, you Moffenmeid!

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Re: Speaking of 20/20s...
« Reply #6 on: September 16, 2014, 08:57:28 AM »

 Okay as a boat paddle maybe, but as something to hang on to for floatation it lacks wood - I'll stick with my 'Birds  :o
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Re: Speaking of 20/20s...
« Reply #7 on: September 16, 2014, 09:47:56 AM »
I'd buy it, if it was Ferrari red.  8)

OMG, you're really stung now!  :o This from the man who used to tear out the batteries from his Stingray and play it passive.
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Re: Speaking of 20/20s...
« Reply #8 on: September 16, 2014, 10:25:30 AM »
Yep. Sometimes your taste or opinions can change. It happens.
Don't worry. Still love the Les Paul Bass too.   8)

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Re: Speaking of 20/20s...
« Reply #9 on: September 16, 2014, 10:38:53 AM »
"Yep. Sometimes your taste or opinions can change. It happens."

I'm trying to come to grips with that revolutionary concept.  :-\ But I guess you are in good company, Dutchman!


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Re: Speaking of 20/20s...
« Reply #10 on: September 16, 2014, 10:46:19 AM »
Except in this case the facts haven't changed at all. It's just me.  :mrgreen:

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Re: Speaking of 20/20s...
« Reply #11 on: September 16, 2014, 11:50:10 AM »
All good things come in pairs!! ;D
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Re: Speaking of 20/20s...
« Reply #12 on: September 16, 2014, 02:10:17 PM »
Except in this case the facts haven't changed at all. It's just me.  :mrgreen:

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Re: Speaking of 20/20s...
« Reply #13 on: September 16, 2014, 02:37:09 PM »
Haha! I use a lot more effects pedals these days. POG2, Tech21 VT Bass, EHX Bass Wah etc.
Does that count?  8)

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Re: Speaking of 20/20s...
« Reply #14 on: September 16, 2014, 03:25:46 PM »
It involves batteries.

Nuff said and worried about.  :rolleyes:
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