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The Outpost Cafe / Spinal Tap - reality version
« on: May 13, 2014, 10:43:02 AM »And she actually says "you can't get more black". And the rug, of course.
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And she actually says "you can't get more black". And the rug, of course.
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The Bass Zone / TI Jazz Flats users - LaBella wants your business
« on: May 13, 2014, 10:31:40 AM »
Introducing "Low Tension Flexible Flats" - .042, .056, .070, .100
Total Tension: 134.9lbs (61.19kg) - that's less than TI Flats!
http://www.labella.com/low-tension-flexible-flats-bass-strings/
Total Tension: 134.9lbs (61.19kg) - that's less than TI Flats!
http://www.labella.com/low-tension-flexible-flats-bass-strings/
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Other Bass Brands / MINT time-capsule 1966 Höfner Senator on eBay. Can't breathe
« on: April 21, 2014, 04:00:34 AM »
Here she is. No affiliation, just a heads-up. Tons of hi-res photos.
This bass is a time capsule. Maybe it should be in a museum.
This bass is a time capsule. Maybe it should be in a museum.
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Rickenbacker Basses / Two new colors for the Japanese market - Metallic Plumglo and Santa Ana Skyglo
« on: March 29, 2014, 02:04:01 AM »
From the Rickenbacker Japan official website (JPY315,000 = $3,063):
http://www.rickenbacker-jp.com/news/2014/03/model-4003-limited-color.php
http://www.rickenbacker-jp.com/news/2014/03/model-4003-limited-color.php
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Other Bass Brands / 1960 Höfner 500/3 blonde #203
« on: March 24, 2014, 07:20:22 AM »
UPDATE: took the bass from the luthier today. He reset the neck and made a new ebony base for the bridge.
The neck was bowed, I adjusted the truss rod to a point where I think it's maxed out, there's still a little too much relief but it's okay.
Next: fret redress and possibly planing the last 1/3 of the fretboard (and partial refret); a correct Teacup knob and white plastic strap buttons.
The neck was bowed, I adjusted the truss rod to a point where I think it's maxed out, there's still a little too much relief but it's okay.
Next: fret redress and possibly planing the last 1/3 of the fretboard (and partial refret); a correct Teacup knob and white plastic strap buttons.
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The Bass Zone / Guitar electronics help needed
« on: February 23, 2014, 03:02:52 PM »
Took my '65 Höfner Senator bass to band rehearsal today. All treble and no bass... When I turn down the tone knob, it kills all volume. Yesterday she played just fine. Is it the pickup? knobs? Anything else I'm not aware of? (All parts are original, the pickup was rewound last year).
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Other Bass Brands / Beautiful Greco LP on eBay
« on: February 18, 2014, 12:24:32 AM »
http://www.ebay.com/itm/111281798120?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
The "guitar" pickup locations look so correct... unlike Gibson's LP basses. Short scale, I presume? Does anyone here know what they sound like and if they are neck-heavy?
The "guitar" pickup locations look so correct... unlike Gibson's LP basses. Short scale, I presume? Does anyone here know what they sound like and if they are neck-heavy?
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Rickenbacker Basses / 4005 gets the shunt!
« on: February 15, 2014, 11:21:40 AM »
Played a friend's all-original '67 FG 4005 today. The bridge pickup sounded, as expected, very thin and weak. A .0047mF cap on a pickup so close to the bridge is lethal.
So I suggested shunting it. Five minutes later we plugged her in. Wow!!! HELLO bridge pickup! Where have you been hiding in the last 47 years?!
The bass sounds soooo much better now both in the bridge position (previously totally useless) and with both pickups on.
Bypassing the cap in a 4005 is much more dramatic than in a 4001/pre-'85 4003.
So I suggested shunting it. Five minutes later we plugged her in. Wow!!! HELLO bridge pickup! Where have you been hiding in the last 47 years?!
The bass sounds soooo much better now both in the bridge position (previously totally useless) and with both pickups on.
Bypassing the cap in a 4005 is much more dramatic than in a 4001/pre-'85 4003.
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Other Bass Brands / I just love it (Italian sparkle content)
« on: February 13, 2014, 10:35:23 AM »
It's just wonderful. I don't know if it's $600+shipping wonderful, but in the pics it looks lovely.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/EKO-1100-BASS-GUITAR-60s-SILVER-SPARKLE/231156287500
http://www.ebay.com/itm/EKO-1100-BASS-GUITAR-60s-SILVER-SPARKLE/231156287500
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Other Bass Brands / Turner Model One on eBay
« on: January 31, 2014, 01:47:12 PM »
Turner Model One on eBay. Can't remember when I saw the last one for sale... love the styling.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/310858955170
http://www.ebay.com/itm/310858955170
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The Outpost Cafe / Now there's a pill that makes you a better bass player
« on: January 06, 2014, 01:34:32 PM »268
Rickenbacker Basses / Heads-up... 7-bolt BT bridge/tailpiece on eBay
« on: December 13, 2013, 09:03:18 AM »
Black Trim tailpieces don't show up on eBay very often. US$107 BIN. The 7-bolt will never lift at the tail.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/261353314425?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
http://www.ebay.com/itm/261353314425?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
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Other Bass Brands / Höfner 500/15 "Federal" Bass... drop dead gorgeous
« on: November 30, 2013, 12:50:26 PM »
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10152039654176145.1073741899.194324361144&type=3
10 right-handed were made and one left-landed.
10 right-handed were made and one left-landed.
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Fender Basses / Custom Shop Geddy Lee J... 35" scale EDIT: 34"
« on: November 18, 2013, 12:34:03 PM »
Not a typo, apparently (the 889 mm measure also equals 35").
http://www.notreble.com/buzz/2013/09/01/fender-custom-shop-unveils-new-limited-geddy-lee-1972-jazz-bass/
That's an interesting mod. EDIT: Fender's website says 34". So 35" was a typo. Maybe the "35 years of touring" part threw them off
At Fender.com:
http://www.fender.com/en-IL/custom-shop/basses/jazz-bass/limited-geddy-lee-1972-jazz-bass-maple-fingerboard-black/
http://www.notreble.com/buzz/2013/09/01/fender-custom-shop-unveils-new-limited-geddy-lee-1972-jazz-bass/
That's an interesting mod. EDIT: Fender's website says 34". So 35" was a typo. Maybe the "35 years of touring" part threw them off
At Fender.com:
http://www.fender.com/en-IL/custom-shop/basses/jazz-bass/limited-geddy-lee-1972-jazz-bass-maple-fingerboard-black/