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    Dimarzio dp120

    After a very pointed discussion over the phone with a rep from M.F. I got word this morning that my Dimarzio DP120 is ON THE WAY! It is coming 2nd day air ... I asked them during our conversation about doing that since it had taken a month already......:hyper: :) So shortly my EB-O project...
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    Beginner came in and spent over $6K tonight

    I played in a group in the 60's, got married.. left the band... had four great kids.. did my time in the kitchen industry for for 40+ years... retired at last in January, gave myself a great amp set up and just bought an Epiphone EB-O to go with my Epipi Les Paul special. I am in the process of...
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    Dimarzio dp120

    Thanks Woodman.... It is driving a bit crazy to have to look at this beautiful thing and not have it done!
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    Dimarzio dp120

    Been exchanging emails with Dimarzio about what the hold up is... First it was Musicians Friend had not reordered for their stock as they should have and perhaps I should check Guitar Center / Sam Ashe.... I then pointed out that I had contacted every one of their listed dealers with the same...
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    Dimarzio dp120

    What is the deal with the backorder drill on Dimarzio DP 120, Model One pickups? I have one on order since the middle of January and they keep changing the timeline. I have dates starting with Feb. 6th, then the 9th and today it moved to the 15th. I have checked with every supplier I can find...
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    When was the last time you bought a bass

    Just bought an out of the box special from M F... Epiphone EB-O that I am in the middle of "souping up" with a hipshot bridge and Dimarzio DP120 pick-up.
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    which bass guitar should i buy

    Check with Philadelphia Luther for a truss rod cover. I had them do a special one for my EB-O www.philadelphialuthiertools.com Neat resource.......
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    Recommend an Inexpensive P'up Mod for Epi EB-0?

    I have been waiting for a Dimarzio for going on three weeks now. M F has them back ordered as does guitar cent. Got the Hipshot installed, but I am stuck until the 120 gets here.... must be a run on them someplace!
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    My experience with bassstringsonline.com part 2!

    Much thanks to Jason for helping figure out what I needed for my soon to be very special Epipi EB-O.... Pictures as soon as I get it all together. Still on the hunt for a good bass luthier in the Sacramento area by the way to help me do this thing right.....???
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    Played a Gibson SG and hated it..

    I had a mid 60's EB-O that was stolen about 40 years ago and i have had the itch ever since to replace it. After cruising Ebay and seeing what a vintage Gibson of pretty rough condition goes for these days .... I decided that I would basically create my own! Bought an out of the box...