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    Paul McCartney's Basses

    The Rosetti and Hofner in those pictures are both guitars. The Hofner, as stated, was John's, which he loaned to Paul after he bought his...
    Post by: apollo11, Dec 6, 2006 in forum: Bassists [BG]
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    bass lines that song good without guitar

    Beatles: With A Little Help From My Friends. The Who: Boris the Spider Rolling Stones: Miss You Yes: Starship Trooper Led Zeppelin:...
    Post by: apollo11, Aug 30, 2006 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    Mccartney's sound

    There has been some talk about this at the Ric Resource forum and others I've seen. Some think that his bass may have been wired differently, as...
    Post by: apollo11, Aug 10, 2006 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    Boutique Geddy Lee Sig Jazz for $819.99!!!

    Your gushing comes off completely as an advertising campaign. Nothing less.
    Post by: apollo11, Aug 10, 2006 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    How much did you pay for your Geddy Lee jazz bass?

    By the way, $629 for mine 3 years ago----since sold for $610, with hard case. Great value, one of the best, for the GL.
    Post by: apollo11, Aug 7, 2006 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    How much did you pay for your Geddy Lee jazz bass?

    I find this unbelieveable. Literally. You are talking 60% off of the retail price. Even GC doesn't do that. Did you buy it from the guy...
    Post by: apollo11, Aug 7, 2006 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    Rickenbacker 4003 vs. 4001C64

    Yes, I'll second that, Keb. In fact, all C64's are shipped with rounds. And the rounds sound fantastic......so much so that it took a little...
    Post by: apollo11, Aug 4, 2006 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    Rickenbacker 4003 vs. 4001C64

    Here is an attempt to answer a few different questions from a few different people here: I have both a C64 and a 4003. Both will nail the...
    Post by: apollo11, Aug 4, 2006 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    Best bass for $1200?

    Rickenbacker, hands down. Phenomenal craftsmanship, Iconic looks, distinctive sound, and they always maintain high resale value. Most...
    Post by: apollo11, Jul 8, 2006 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    Quiet jazz, loud Precision..?

    Very true to the GL and the American Series jazzes. The sound is worth the slightly lower output in the pickups.
    Post by: apollo11, Jul 7, 2006 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    Quiet jazz, loud Precision..?

    I had a Geddy Lee jazz and currently own American Series Jazz and Precision basses. The P bass has quite a bit more power than the other two...
    Post by: apollo11, Jul 7, 2006 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    So is my MIM a real Fender? Why do I feel cheated?

    Very well put.
    Post by: apollo11, Jul 7, 2006 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    P-Bass gallery

    2001 American Series. Added the p/g and covers for the vintage look. [IMG]
    Post by: apollo11, Jun 30, 2006 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    Used Precision bass

    Sorry, after re-reading, you mention dead STRINGS, not dead spots. My error. Still, check the truss rod before buying, and $250 still is the...
    Post by: apollo11, Jun 30, 2006 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    Used Precision bass

    You mention dead spots on the neck, which means you'll need a setup/truss rod adjustments for sure. Make sure the truss rod is still adjustable...
    Post by: apollo11, Jun 30, 2006 in forum: Basses [BG]