Recent content by bigalbass

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    Song Uno 65 - Time To Retire!

    Southern Man- Neil Young
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    How to advertise a bass!

    Reminds me of this famous Talkbass ad
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    SOLD Three Basses - Landing Medium Scale, 74 Fender Musicmaster, and Squire Jag SS

    As I said before, I would have been happy to accept a return on the Musicmaster if you weren't happy. Re: Bass Delivery Quote: Originally Posted by gpc2 Bass arrived safely. Slight disappointment as I did ask specifically about the action, and it took me quite a while to get a...
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    What is that in my cab?

    I bought a used Eden 1x15 and it took me 6 months to find the empty water bottle stuck in the rear port!
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    Power Cord Concern

    A shot of Electrical Grade Silicone spray should make your cord much easier to remove and install, as well as improving the electrical connection. I use CRC brand, available at Home Depot.
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    "Thunking" B-string after switching to Flats

    + 1 on making sure that the bend is sharp over the bridge. I would recommend turning down the tone pump to where you had it with the old string set and (them tone pumps are strong) and setting volume through your amp. I think that the B string may be "farting out" under all the pre amp power.
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    Tips on Playing an Explorer Shaped Bass?

    I have played a Warwick Buzzard bass John Entwistle model and I would recommend perhaps trying a standard strap button as opposed to the strap lock. I prefer strap buttons because I chance my strap height often, and I didn't feel the "loose" feeling that you are describing. Good luck with an...
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    Dumbest/strangest reason for buying a bass?

    As someone afflicted with GAS, I guess the worst reason I have ever used to buy a bass was that I convinced myself that I would practice more.
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    What made you start playing?

    I was about 10 when I touched my first bass. I had a immediate attraction to the way that the instrument felt, the fat strings, and powerful sound. It would be another 5 years before I started playing (another story), but I always knew what instrument I was drawn to.
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    Color opinions

    GAS'in for an AVRI 57 P Bass right now. Those are white with a tort guard.
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    What's Your Bass/Guitar's Name?

    Currently at work on creating the "Blender Indecision".
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    Ran out of songs? Play 'em again!

    In about 1984 I saw Eurithmics open for the B52's at Forrest Hills tennis arena. "Sweet Dreams (are made of these)" was their only popular song. They both opened and closed with it. I felt that they were'nt trying very hard. The B52's rocked.
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    Why did you buy your vintage bass?

    About 10 years ago I was playing in a blues band and had put together a Warmoth P bass that I liked. A local blues bass player who was known for his 59 P offered me the chance to buy his backup bass, a 72 P. It blew away my Warmoth both in tone and feel. He gave me a good deal, and I have no...
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    Is this P-Bass legit ??

    I'm not an expert, but it looks legit to me. My buddy has one of these and it has a super awesome neck profile that really sets it apart from other P's and J's. He's turned down an offer from me to trade for my 72 P bass, that's how much he likes it. I hope you enjoy.
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    Reccomend me an amp builder/repair guy near NYC/Long Island

    My amp guy is Ritchie Johnson of NY Music & Repair, 850 Lincoln Ave, Bohemia NY, 11716. (631 -563-5132). He's been doing amps for over 30 years and has never failed me. I am very loyal.