I had an unexpected new bass day a couple of weeks ago. After lusting after the Blackbirds for many years, I finally was able to take the plunge...
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I've known and occasionally handled this particular bass for about two years, and always liked the way it sounded and played. I think its voice is unique enough to justify its keep among my two other birds - the Bach NR with TB+, and (my favorite) the '76 w/re-wired parallel sidewinders:
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Many thanks to Andy for this bass! (...and to Baz for giving him a reason to sell it) (http://i87.photobucket.com/albums/k125/0chromium0/forums/smilies/icon_twisted.gif):toast:
Congratulations Joe!
That should probably just be sent up here to Seattle for safe keeping ;D
Glad that it went to a good home, and that I will still get to play it occasionally ;D I really loved this bass and I know you will as well.
Time for a reappreciation of this goodie!