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Gibson Basses / Another from the "Good Thing I'm Broke" file...
« on: December 19, 2008, 04:30:38 AM »169
Other Bass Brands / EB-ho on the bay
« on: November 28, 2008, 09:08:02 PM »
In case anybody needs a Christmas gift, my Aims EB-3 ho is for sale:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=330290370932
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&item=330290370932
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Gibson Basses / Newer Bird Pickup
« on: November 18, 2008, 05:25:52 AM »
I recently acquired one (Black Gibson RI variety) and was thinking of using it in an ongoing project bass. How different are these from the pickups in my '76 T-Bird? Is it better suited (all things considered) to the bridge or "middle position? Would it be acceptable as a single pickup in the "sweet spot" ala Music Man?
T'anks!
T'anks!
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The Outpost Cafe / Who's Missing From The R&R Hall of Fame?
« on: November 15, 2008, 03:07:53 PM »
Today, (for no explicable reason) I found myself looking over the list of this year's inductees. Knowing full well that the HOF is a plaything for Jann Wiener - umm, Wenner - I decided to pick, IMHO, the three biggest oversights thus far:
Chicago
Kiss
Free/Bad Company
I'd like to hear everyone else's top 3 disses.
Chicago
Kiss
Free/Bad Company
I'd like to hear everyone else's top 3 disses.
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The Bass Zone / Entwistle Bass Book
« on: October 25, 2008, 08:19:04 PM »
I was in the sale annex at my local Barnes & Noble the other day and picked up a copy of Bass Culture: The John Entwistle Bass Collection. This is a $40 (USD) hardcover book that is being sold on clearance at $9.98. It's one of the most amazing picture books I've seen, filled with breathtaking shots of The Ox's instruments. Get a copy before they're all gone.
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Gibson Basses / Chewbacca Plays a Slothead
« on: September 10, 2008, 05:38:54 PM »
Talk about your great singing bassists!
Great Fills.
Great Fills.
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Gibson Basses / The infamous 2-point bridge
« on: August 27, 2008, 05:49:29 AM »
Y'all-
I have a 70s MIJ EB-3 copy that uses a knockoff of the 2-point. Like the original, this one is worn and is tilted upward at the end where the strings anchor, and has done so to the point where I can no longer make proper adjustments. Other than the Hipshot (which is really too expensive for this application), has anybody found a suitable mod, repair or replacement? Or, should I swallow my aesthetic pride and try to slap a "F" style unit on there? The problem is further compounded by the narrow neck width and string spacing, which, IMO is already too close to the edges - so my choices may be limited.
I have a 70s MIJ EB-3 copy that uses a knockoff of the 2-point. Like the original, this one is worn and is tilted upward at the end where the strings anchor, and has done so to the point where I can no longer make proper adjustments. Other than the Hipshot (which is really too expensive for this application), has anybody found a suitable mod, repair or replacement? Or, should I swallow my aesthetic pride and try to slap a "F" style unit on there? The problem is further compounded by the narrow neck width and string spacing, which, IMO is already too close to the edges - so my choices may be limited.
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The Outpost Cafe / Found this Craigslist ad header...
« on: August 25, 2008, 10:46:05 AM »
...For an old Kimball:
"Professional organ! - Massive,needs a little tlc, functions well - $700"
"Professional organ! - Massive,needs a little tlc, functions well - $700"
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Other Bass Brands / Not a Gibson - but interesting...
« on: August 11, 2008, 02:21:20 PM »
http://www.staggmusic.com/products/products_detail.php?langue=uk&oneid=581
I heard Stagg's stuff is crap, but I'm strangely drawn to this thing
I heard Stagg's stuff is crap, but I'm strangely drawn to this thing
