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12-21-2012, 06:31 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The wild wild midwest | | | That sounds great Todd, I really like the tones of both basses, a lot. Exactly what I pictured the monique to sound like, chewy mids on a bass like the rob allen, or a pbass, and nice clear highs on that MGS. I really can't wait for my fodera to show up, that MGS tone helps me to know I made the right choice in switching to dual coils. What were the settings on your MGS for the melody? |
12-21-2012, 07:23 PM
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12-21-2012, 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by steubig streaming now. enjoying quite a lot of it. | Cool, I'm glad...it's old stuff, the new stuff is more traditional & technical. Lots of fun. |
12-21-2012, 08:33 PM
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Folks -- I am signing off for a few days of R&R with my family. Back on line after Christmas. Happy Holidays to all and, as always, thanks so much for your support!
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12-21-2012, 08:45 PM
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I hope everyone here has a great Holiday..you are all great folks.
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12-22-2012, 01:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Just Thumpin' Folks -- I am signing off for a few days of R&R with my family. Back on line after Christmas. Happy Holidays to all and, as always, thanks so much for your support!
J | C'mon ... you don't have an iPad? Have a great time - we'll miss you.
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12-22-2012, 05:42 AM
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Originally Posted by nostatic | Me likes. Nice harmony / melody. Clean playing too. Guess who's influence I hear? |
12-22-2012, 06:37 AM
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12-22-2012, 11:11 AM
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Originally Posted by nuwavedc Me likes. Nice harmony / melody. Clean playing too. Guess who's influence I hear? | I was thinking I stole (poorly) from Chick Corea but I'm interested to see what (or who) people hear in my playing.
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12-22-2012, 05:02 PM
|  | sushi lover | | Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Italy | | | Just finished practicing a Michael Brecker solo on my MGS. Wow! Bass felt so easy to play that I was feeling it just disappeared let me totally immersing into music. Never experienced that before!
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12-22-2012, 10:09 PM
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12-22-2012, 10:33 PM
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12-22-2012, 10:46 PM
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12-23-2012, 10:35 AM
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Anyone else have the bridge pickup this high?
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12-23-2012, 11:14 AM
|  | Registered User | | | | Mike Lull makes beautiful instruments, and I did consider one of his 5-string JJ basses this past summer. Then I picked up this. 
I agree with the prior comments "I just want to pick it up and play it every moment I can.". That only will change when my E5S is done in a few months. Then I'll have to find double the practice/play time! 
I am also adding a four string to my arsenal in the new year.  
If I go with the pictured New Standard "La Scala" hybrid (solid top, laminate body), that's 6K and change for the bass, and upwards of 2k for the bow. That will put a third and/or custom Fodera on hold for an indefinite period...but I'll never say never.
Best wishes to all of you, the Fodera playing and making family, for a safe, happy, and music filled holiday season and New Year's celebration.
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12-23-2012, 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Hou | As I can see it, think it's the optical illusion because of shadow on the bridge pickup.
but that's just me |
12-23-2012, 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Hou
Anyone else have the bridge pickup this high?
| Yes & love it. It's like a ramp and gives an aggressive tone.
Well not quite that high...
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12-23-2012, 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by nostatic
I was thinking I stole (poorly) from Chick Corea but I'm interested to see what (or who) people hear in my playing.
| I was hearing Ant's influence a little Chick now that you mention it. |
12-23-2012, 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by nuwavedc I was hearing Ant's influence a little Chick now that you mention it. | Interesting - makes sense. I'll have to have Ant listen so he can tear it apart  . If you listen hard enough you'll hear some Clapton as well. Old habits die hard...
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12-23-2012, 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Hou | Mine almost touch the strings on several of my basses. Like a ramp. | | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | | | | 
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