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Gibson Basses / Re: The Fenderbird is here!
« on: December 18, 2008, 09:09:54 AM »
Great lookin F-Bird! I liked someone's idea to put a clear pickguard on it. Maybe with an etched bird insignia!
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The Outpost Cafe / Re: Suing the Playboy Channel
« on: December 17, 2008, 12:21:38 PM »
I find boobies quite soothing and stress relieving. Like petting a pussy cat. Plus they make great targets! 
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Gibson Basses / Re: BaCHbird
« on: December 12, 2008, 08:33:47 AM »Leons bass had custom inlays and he also used it during the reformed Lynyrd Skynyrd days. By then it was refinished and modified with a different bridge (Schaller 460?) and EMG pickup:
And check out the funky "upper horn extender".
Too bad about the EMG. I LOVED EMGs for a long time. It's only been in the past 3-4 years that I've "deactivated" all my basses except for my fretless Kramer lumie. That thing sounds too good to mess with.
Back on topic.... Anyone try fitting a proper non-rev pickguard on a Bach yet?
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Gibson Basses / Re: BaCHbird
« on: December 05, 2008, 10:21:10 AM »Gibson Non Revs are neck-heavy too. Like hell and much more than any Rev Bird. Great to hear they turned out so well!
I'm surprised. I've never played a non rev, but I would have assumed they would be better balanced due to having something resembling an upper horn.
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The Outpost Cafe / Re: Don't read this Rhythm N. Bliss!!!
« on: December 05, 2008, 10:10:13 AM »
Hmmm.... not sure what to make of that note from management... 
I do have to say that the singer for one of my favorite bands - MUSE - is frequently way off mic, and still sounding strong. I really don't think he's singing to tracks just based on watching and listening to the phrasing, etc.
On a related note, I know some guys on the Crue tour who told me that Nikki's "amp rack" contains a Pro Tools rig. And it's NOT there for recording....
I do have to say that the singer for one of my favorite bands - MUSE - is frequently way off mic, and still sounding strong. I really don't think he's singing to tracks just based on watching and listening to the phrasing, etc.
On a related note, I know some guys on the Crue tour who told me that Nikki's "amp rack" contains a Pro Tools rig. And it's NOT there for recording....
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Gibson Basses / Re: Newer Bird Pickup
« on: December 05, 2008, 08:51:06 AM »
That's the one drawback about the TB+ pups - they're strangely noisy for an alleged humbucker. Both my LP and my Fenderbird have a pretty loud buzz, depending on your orientation to the amp (or the computer monitor). Way more than any of my single coil basses (Rickenbackers). Kind of a drag. I have a session tomorrow, and I'm going to try to use the F-Bird, but I'm bringing my Duncan equipped 5 string Guild Pilot just in case the engineer can't take the noise.
As far as your out of phase issue - personally, I wouldn't worry about it. You say it sounds like two different basses depending on which pup you use. That's great! It is what it is, enjoy it! I found the same thing with the aforementioned 5 string. A few years ago I routed the bridge pup area to fit a dual coil soapbar. Neck pup sounds great - very P bass-ish. Soapbar sounds great with a StringRay vibe. But together, they don't really compliment each other. It's pretty much one or the other. Oh well!
As far as your out of phase issue - personally, I wouldn't worry about it. You say it sounds like two different basses depending on which pup you use. That's great! It is what it is, enjoy it! I found the same thing with the aforementioned 5 string. A few years ago I routed the bridge pup area to fit a dual coil soapbar. Neck pup sounds great - very P bass-ish. Soapbar sounds great with a StringRay vibe. But together, they don't really compliment each other. It's pretty much one or the other. Oh well!
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The Outpost Cafe / Re: You'll shoot your eye out, kid
« on: December 04, 2008, 12:42:17 PM »In case anyone's interested, TNT is showing "A Christmas Story" tonight at 7 PM and again at 9 PM (CST).
Thanks for the warning!
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The Outpost Cafe / Re: For comic book enthusiasts: The worst super heroes
« on: December 04, 2008, 09:08:42 AM »
Star Child!
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Gibson Basses / Newport - what's up with this thing?
« on: December 03, 2008, 12:23:21 PM »
http://cgi.ebay.com/1968-Epiphone-Newport-Bass_W0QQitemZ320321423815QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar?hash=item320321423815&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1205|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318|301%3A0|293%3A2|294%3A50
Some kind of neck plate on the back, and cheesy Tiesco style tuners.
Some kind of neck plate on the back, and cheesy Tiesco style tuners.
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Gibson Basses / Re: BaCHbird
« on: December 03, 2008, 10:47:07 AM »
I didn't make the first 50, I kinda wanted a "naked" one, and my "project time" is mostly devoted to my car these days, but at this price, I'll take one if I move up the list.
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Gibson Basses / Re: Fenderbird/BaCHbird
« on: November 25, 2008, 09:55:30 AM »
Interesting. I never knew they had different names for Dodge and Plymouth colors. I also assumed that Hemi orange and Gomango were the same. Sorry, Ford guy here!
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Gibson Basses / Re: Fenderbird/BaCHbird
« on: November 24, 2008, 03:30:09 PM »
Well, not Hello Kitty pink..................Metallic Pink or that Mopar color called Gomango.
Gomango is orange. They did have Panther Pink though.
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Gibson Basses / Re: Fenderbird/BaCHbird
« on: November 21, 2008, 03:09:28 PM »
That looks really nice! That's a Hipshot bridge/tailpiece? Good news on the pickups too.
Good news on the pickups too.
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Gibson Basses / Re: TB Plus Pups on Ebay
« on: November 21, 2008, 08:56:51 AM »
Good points, for sure! Get 'em while you can. They sound and look awesome! I was thinking of a pair of gold ones in case I ever decide to do an Explorerbird.
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The Outpost Cafe / Re: Self-defeating lawsuit?
« on: November 20, 2008, 10:16:45 AM »
LOL!!! I love that! And being in a cover band, I see it on a weekly basis. Unbelievable what some of these chicks go out with.