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    Who Has a Bass No One Else on this Board Has?? (Part 3)

    I've already shown it in TB but it seems it will fit in this thread. Last time I was in Japan, I bought this Blacksmocker 5 strings P/J. I love it and it's my main bass now! Haven't seen any other like it ever.
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    Pics of you playing your bass - Part 3

    Saturday gig in Paris. First with my new Japanese blacksmoker! 🥰
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    Are onboard preamps mandatory for 5-string basses?

    I voted yes. I always liked the clean precise tone of active basses and the massive output level I get to enter the stomp. My Sadowsky jazz is always on active mode and the B string shake the room walls like I like it! I've long been looking for a PJ 5 that would be nice enough to compete with...
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    The Throbbing B of PJs I would BJ: The best looking 5 string PJ basses

    Coming back from japan. Brought this cutie with me... And made my first gig with it yesterday! 🥰😍🤩
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    The official "Show your basses" thread part 19!

    Hi guys! Just came back from Tokyo and guess what? NBD! Found this in Grandey Bass Station in Shibuya.
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    What's your rig of choice for this weekend? Part 2.

    Yesterday in Paris. 😉 (France) Japanese Sadowsky metroline 5 jazz into PA via HX-stomp (trace-elliot IR)❤️. Played two 1h sets of soul funk with the full band, (horns and backing vocals included). All went well, sold out, audience singing and dancing (and drinking!) Very cool evening!😎 Venue...
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    Bands where the bassist is better looking than the lead singer??

    I married my lead singer! Fortunately for me she's much better looking than I am! 😅
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    The Fender Question.

    When someone ask me I f it's a Fender, I usualy answer : No, it's better than that... And leave them to wonder. What "really" pisses me off is when a crappy incompetent sound guy unable to make me a decent tone try to blame it on my bass. "Ditch this poopie! Buy a real Fender!" F-OFF just do...
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    The $399 Joe Dart Bass by SBMM

    Still, no 5, though... 😪
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    Natural Wood Basses

    I like it simple. Swamp Ash and Mapple Neck. 🧡
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    Erick Linder

    Well, Just a thought... Saw Dirty Loops in concert yesterday. This guy is definitely a monster! :woot:
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    2nd bass for Eb tuning?

    I've had better results with ehx pitchfork than with digitec drop... 🤔 For what it's worth. The stomp can also handle it perfectly fine of course. I don't use it really often, as I play à five thought. But sometimes, it's much easier to play detuned. And sometimes, when you've spent hours...
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    Sadowsky Metroline RV4 VS Fender JAZZ BASS 1974 8 ( refinish - no original... )

    I wouldn't call the Sadowsky à clone.🤔 Same shape but a realy different approach to sound management. You could compare it to fenders deluxe or elite, but these are not seen as the typical fenders.
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    Sadowsky Metroline RV4 VS Fender JAZZ BASS 1974 8 ( refinish - no original... )

    Speaking for myself, I would never let go anything that has sadowsky writen on it.😆 I really am a fanboy!!! But as I'm also an addict. I would do as said, and get both... 😉👍 🥴😂
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    MultiFX that has built-in premium effects

    Sure! I bet you did! Still it's same rate than cheap basses that sounds amazing! 😉