Recent content by 2019CTRAY

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    Maple neck with red tint

    I recently bought a Sterling Ray34 with a maple neck used. Beautiful bass. The maple fretboard and headstock have a slight red tint to them though. It almost appears as if previous owner may have tried to give it a "vintage" tint but came up short or I've read that environmental conditions can...
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    What's the best compliment you've ever received about your playing?

    There was a beautiful girl with her boyfriend of whom I was good acquaintances with approach me after a show to tell me I play bass like I'm teasing a girl. It was a good night.
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    Are 5 strings on the way out?

    Yes they are IMO. Much of today’s music does not require the added range and it was something new and different at the time. I’m more disappointed in the availability of fretless basses. When I was younger everyone had a fretless thanks to the likes of Pino, Norwood, Tony Franklin and of course...
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    Who is the most successful 'minimalist' bass player you know?

    John Taylor (Duran Duran) is super melodic and tasteful
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    Am I too old to get started in this?

    Nothing personal but that is a ridiculous question. If you are 43 and want to be a running back in the NFL, you may be a little late.If you are 43 and want to be a surgeon, you may be a bit late. No age limit on music sir.Now go get you a Fender Squire. Cheers!