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12-31-2012, 01:21 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Boulder Suburbia, Colorado | | | I have an affinity for old, ugly Japanese basses. They have an odd mojo about them that, to me, overcomes their general shoddyness and lack of playability. All the old Sears brands, for example & weird knockoffs like my Pan. |
12-31-2012, 01:25 PM
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Originally Posted by TheLeafHill  I really like SG type basses and I think i only know one in my friends who also likes them. | I bought a new SG and love it. People say that Gibsons get lost in the mix but I have not found that to be true. Perhaps they are speaking of the old EBO's. Just have to set the amp EQ up different than a Fender.
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12-31-2012, 01:45 PM
| | | | While I'm pretty sure I've encountered at least one TB post where someone claimed they didn't like a bass that I love -- and vice-versa -- but I don't seem to like any of the basses that have garnered a more unanimous vote of "unpopular" by the TB masses.
For that matter, I also don't seem to dislike any of the basses that have garnered a more unanimous vote of "unpopular" by the TB masses. |
12-31-2012, 01:46 PM
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Hatred obscures all distinctions. | | Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South of LA | | Quote:
Originally Posted by TBird1958 Being a devotee of Gibson basses ( not just Thunderbirds) I'm always shocked at the largely mis-informed, outright hate for them here on TB............ | Same here - I play both Gibson and Fenders and can't understand the dislike for Gibson. There no comparison of the lowend growl that a Thunderbird brings to the mix. And my SG is sweet as well.
The neck dive references crack me up - if Nikki Monninger can handle one the wimps out there should be able to as well.
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12-31-2012, 02:09 PM
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12-31-2012, 02:21 PM
|  | Johnny and Joe | | Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago | | | ITT--every brand and model will eventually be claimed to be unliked on TB.
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12-31-2012, 02:46 PM
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Endorsing Artist Mike Lull T Bass pickups | | Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Seattle Washington | | Quote:
Originally Posted by MetroBass Same here - I play both Gibson and Fenders and can't understand the dislike for Gibson. There no comparison of the lowend growl that a Thunderbird brings to the mix. And my SG is sweet as well.
The neck dive references crack me up - if Nikki Monninger can handle one the wimps out there should be able to as well. | Nikki!? 
I'm a wussy Drag Queen and *somehow* manage to play a Thunderbird for a 3 1/2 hour show...... |
12-31-2012, 02:50 PM
| | Temp Banned (TOS Violation) | | Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New Jersey | | | Yamaha BX-1. Criminally under rated bass. And if I haven't played for a while the neck if the most forgiving neck made. I think it's an inch at the nut. |
12-31-2012, 02:52 PM
| | Temp Banned (TOS Violation) | | Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: New Jersey | | Quote:
Originally Posted by MetroBass Same here - I play both Gibson and Fenders and can't understand the dislike for Gibson. There no comparison of the lowend growl that a Thunderbird brings to the mix. And my SG is sweet as well.
The neck dive references crack me up - if Nikki Monninger can handle one the wimps out there should be able to as well. | Back in the day I would be hearing flack about Gibson basses. Which would always tone down once I brought out my T Bird. |
12-31-2012, 03:29 PM
|  | Half Hip, Half Hick | | Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Tennessee | | | In general, Peaveys and short scales. ( I know, small but loyal following for both ). |
12-31-2012, 03:39 PM
| | Half Hip, Half Hick | | Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Tennessee | | Quote:
Originally Posted by zachoff I have an affinity for old, ugly Japanese basses. They have an odd mojo about them that, to me, overcomes their general shoddyness and lack of playability. All the old Sears brands, for example & weird knockoffs like my Pan. | 
I love my Uni, but I have it set up to a T and it sounds grrrreat. There was a realistic (Radio Shack ) like this that drew a lot of attention recently. I'd love to score one of the old MIJ Epis. |
12-31-2012, 03:59 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Iowa | | | My Steinberger XL2 is the only bass I have ever owned that elicits the "hate" response. I have heard so many stupid jokes and ignorant comments towards that bass it is just unreal. People seem to love them or hate them, I love mine and plan on always keeping it (in addition to sounding great, it's the best travel bass EVER.) It's really an amazing instrument. I don't see why so many people can't get over the look. |
12-31-2012, 04:13 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Manitoba, Canada | | | ^ewwwww, I hate those.
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12-31-2012, 06:46 PM
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Originally Posted by bassvi My Steinberger XL2 is the only bass I have ever owned that elicits the "hate" response. I have heard so many stupid jokes and ignorant comments towards that bass it is just unreal. People seem to love them or hate them, I love mine and plan on always keeping it (in addition to sounding great, it's the best travel bass EVER.) It's really an amazing instrument. I don't see why so many people can't get over the look. | Those disappoint me, no headstock to smack the guitard with when he keeps making the same mistake over and over n  |
12-31-2012, 07:44 PM
| | | | At the studio where I teach we have a 70s Vantage with a dimarzio p pickup and a bolt on neck. It is one of those maple with walnut wings that is meant to look like a neck through from the front. It has a 32" and plays very fast. It is a double cut and everyone thinks it is hideous. I love it.
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12-31-2012, 08:59 PM
| | | | People dont have anything against my danolectro 64, but, they are pretty uncommon and in fact have never seen one other then mine, and I cant find any on ebay or craigslist. Not even parts, it is a fine bass, but the backplate is pretty cheap work though |
12-31-2012, 09:25 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Stonington, CT | | | My BassMods K6 bass. Plays fantastic, sounds even better! Classic jazz body, "Marcus miller style" neck with inlays like the USA 5 model. Some people hate the headstock but I think it looks kinda cool paired with the classic body shape! |
12-31-2012, 09:34 PM
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Endorsing Artist: Fender Basses, Ampeg, Curt Mangan Strings | | Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: South Shore, Massachusetts | | | Play what YOU like and don't worry about what other people say or think. People who criticize usually fall into to 3 categories: uneducated, unable to afford what they really want or jealous.
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12-31-2012, 09:39 PM
| | | | I have a Fender Antigua that most people here despise, I love the thing to death.
It's going to need some Duncan pick-ups
soon.
Great color with a love it or hate it appeal.
People call it pea soup green. I make a killer pea soup that kicks Campbell's a--!
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12-31-2012, 09:40 PM
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Endorsing Artist: Fender Basses, Ampeg, Curt Mangan Strings | | Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: South Shore, Massachusetts | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Clark Westfield I have a Fender Antigua that most people here despise, I love the thing to death.
It's going to need some Duncan pick-ups
soon.
Great color with a love it or hate it appeal. | I am not a fan of the finish but they are great basses.
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