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    Gigging cab configuration

    Before covid I used the following: SVT-3Pro DI to the board and driving an Aguilar GS-412 cabinet mic'ed with an SM 57 on the third speaker offset from the cone. The balance of the DI and the mic absolutely sang FOH and my monitor feed was exquisite whether I used in-ears or wedges (depending on...
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    How a cheap Squier was better than an expensive Fender

    As you can tell, everybody has their opinions on quality, playability, neck, fret, bridge, tuners, tonewood, etc. ad nauseum!!! I believe that all of these issues are subjective. The only thing that matters is YOUR own opinion. If you like/enjoy playing whatever bass you've chosen...you've won...
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    Too nice of a bass for a dive like this...

    That place looks pretty nice! However, I've gigged an Alembic Essence 5 with an SVT rig in a dive in KC called Half a Hill... We literally had a stabbing right in front of the stage during a gig and had a shooting outside when we were loading out... Never hesitated bringing out the good stuff...
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    What year did you start playing bass?

    Started guitar in 1969, switched to bass in 1975...
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    NBD Rick 4003 Fireglo

    Welcome to the club!
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    Which bass guitar most defines the sound of the 60s?

    Oh it’s a Precision, no doubt! James Jamerson and Carole Kaye!!
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    What song first drew your interest in playing bass?

    Badge by Cream… Jack Bruce is absolutely automatic on that bass line!
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    What's the Best rig you've played through?

    My late 70's early 80's rig. A pair of SVT's through 4 -810's (2 stage right, 2 stage left typically adjacent to the drum riser) running in parallel (series for outdoor or bigger venues)...
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    When did you realize you were a bassist?

    1975 to be exact. Started on guitar in 1969 and the band I joined had three guitar players and no bass player...I switched. Got a late 60s National 4 string with insanely high action and a Peavey TNT 100... Ahhh the OLD days!!!!
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