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Hank theLuthier · 2026-09-02T13:07:40-0500

I saw him many times with the Tail Gators. Mike Buck on drums, too. It was a tiny joint and easy to hang with the band. I got to know all the members except for Keith. He kept to himself. He scared me.

Iridescentone · 2026-09-02T13:07:23-0500

Don't care about a Fodera, but please wake me up when someone captures the feel and sound of a flagship Alembic, with all the bells and whistles for < $2000. :woot:

Until then..... :meh:

Kubicki Fan · 2026-09-02T13:06:14-0500

An obnoxious pickup is one that:
1. works intermittently and fails only during critical events.

2. consistently gets lost in a mix, requiring onerous manipulations of external factors to produce a pleasing output.

3. causes ergonomic issues.

4. constructed with subpar materials by insufficiently trained/paid workers.

You might like the Relentless or Ultra pickups, for loud agressive sound. They can also be made to simulate obnoxios fairly well

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ElMon · 2026-09-02T13:05:57-0500

Albert Ross said:
I've always been intrigued by the Harpejji. I like the way Jack S can kinda "smear" some of the intervals...

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PitBossMan · 2026-09-02T13:05:50-0500

silky smoove said:
My SJ5 order has arrived! Picking it up tonight.

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congrats!!!!

KevInDaBassment · 2026-09-02T13:05:46-0500

If the OD circuit is pre Effects Loop, just toss a basic graphic EQ pedal in there that you can switch on when you engage the drive channel.

You could also buy nearly any bass OD pedal over $50 and have far superior results IMO.

bholder · 2026-09-02T13:01:58-0500

Low Main said:
I'm trying to remember if this is the instrument that was shown to Jordan Rudess and almost right away, he was cranking on it.

There are plenty of musicians who've picked it up very quickly, Stevie Wonder chief among them, he got right on it... ...and jammed it!

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silky smoove · 2026-09-02T13:01:58-0500

My SJ5 order has arrived! Picking it up tonight.

bholder · 2026-09-02T13:00:24-0500

Why Nautilus‽ said:
How firmly do you have to press down to produce a note? I've always been curious about tapping instruments but feel that it could be pretty fatiguing

A pretty light touch is sufficient generally, but I do find it's a bit much for my left hand ring finger and Pinky they just don't have the "striking" muscles built up yet.

SmallBeginnings · 2026-09-02T12:59:37-0500

I found out from Ibanez that it is called an HB-5 bridge. It was used on a few high-end Ibanez SR basses in the late 80's like the SR05 from '88-'89.

mambo4 · 2026-09-02T12:57:33-0500

Trust in Ed

shirojiro · 2026-09-02T12:56:48-0500

Gravedigger Dav said:
Every bass I've ever had, except my Sadowsky, the blend know turns clockwise for neck. Why Roger decided to do it backwards, I don't know.

This.

I need to “fix” this on my Metroline.

joeLowB · 2026-09-02T12:56:43-0500

lowplaces said:
Cubs gained a notch Monday, lost it last night, now face Misiorowski today.

True. The Miz vs PCA will be a must watch.

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Low Main · 2026-09-02T12:56:00-0500

I'm trying to remember if this is the instrument that was shown to Jordan Rudess and almost right away, he was cranking on it.

Michael Jewels · 2026-09-02T12:55:54-0500

This Corvette has been in the same spot for I can’t remember how long.

I’m not someone who likes the color gold on a car, but this one doesn’t bother me.

There’s also an old Jaguar parked nearby, so I’m thinking the same person owns both.

So, what do you think of it?

And, what year is this?

I’ll say 1995.

Mike

TBird1958 · 2026-09-02T12:55:43-0500

Chucky Stiletti said:
Haven't started on this yet.... gig on Sat....
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Have a lot of fun, Chuck - I'm more than just a little jealous!

Iridescentone · 2026-09-02T12:55:21-0500

Watching the vid I was expecting an MSRP < $1000.

$1700 doesn't seem like this model carries a "budget" price tag, which is what I'd expect from Sire. Wasn't their original mission statement to offer quality basses to less affluent players at affordable prices?

One very attractive Sire feature (IMO), from a playability aspect, is their rolled fretboard edges. Surprised other manufacturers haven't added that feature to their build process. The fact that they haven't, tells me they aren't paying enough attention to what players want, nor to what their competition (Sire) has been doing for years already.

I feel the same about an assymetric neck profile...a no brainer feature that comes with every MTD or Tobias bass, even the lower priced import models. Fender has offered a few over the years, as have some other makers, but it seems difficult to understand why it isn't common practice.

Just me talkin', but I don't recall any negative comments re rolled edges, or assymetric neck profiles.

joeLowB · 2026-09-02T12:54:51-0500

JOME77 said:
Lol
Well I'm new to Yamaha (kind of) and thought maybe you guys didn't want Signature models on the thread.

Quite funny now that I understand your post!

Glad you got the joke. Totally fine and a terrific pic of you playing that great bass.

And I like your avatar... I do the same in my church band on my BB1025X.

Welcome!

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MultiScaleMale · 2026-09-02T12:53:47-0500

It would depend on how new the account was and how much activity the potential buyer had engaged in.

MCF · 2026-09-02T12:53:24-0500

I will never forget April Dancer.

gln1955 · 2026-09-02T12:52:04-0500

Just wiggle it around until you get a sound you like.

ole Jason · 2026-09-02T12:52:04-0500

I'm not too familiar with Alembics, why did they do the battery cavity on the front of the bass like that?

MrDinsdale · 2026-09-02T12:50:25-0500

Trusty QCm board for a show last weekend (more people turned up when it opened

).

Got a Sansamp as a backup in case there’s any issues with the QC, parallel out to the QC. Running some subtle captures, DG HL comp, BDDI model and some Science IRS.

Very compact and does just about everything I need. Not As fun as the analog board it’s replicating but far more portable and replaceable.

InkCow · 2026-09-02T12:49:39-0500

Ralph124C41 said:
I don't want another 15-inch cab. I want a 2x10 for the highs and high mids. When I had my R200 repurposed into a cab I lost the use of the tweeter because the crossoever was in the destroyed power section so all I have is the 15-inch speaker so I need something to balance out the sound. A 1x12 cab may also work I guess but when I gigged I had a GK 1x15 paired with a 4x10 and that system seemed to cover all the "basses." LOL

A 210 is not inherently going to give you more highs and mids, and a Rumble 115 would give you your tweeter back

alzuwaga · 2026-09-02T12:49:00-0500

Gaolee said:
And you are heading to the most perfect, absolutely obnoxious pastel pink. If your pickguard is pink, then the bass probably needs to be a complete sticker collage. Embrace the tasteless!

The pickguard is going to be black, I think. Here I made a new version with the final pickup placement, so their pole pieces align better with the strings, plus a texture to redeem myself from that obnoxious pastel pink

I think I'm going to send the template to be cut from MDF.

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