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    What's the best tube amp that is easy to find?

    I went with the easy choice, the SVT-CL (non heritage). For many, it's the tone in their head and there seems to be no shortage of them. They've been around a long time in one iteration or another and have amassed a cult-like following of hobbyists and professionals alike. If I had the space and...
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    On line Retailers. What's your choice?

    Also, I forgot to mention that if you're ever shopping for a bass or guitar, their "Guitar Gallery" shows detailed pictures [and weight] of the instruments they have in stock, and you get to pick which one you buy. As far as I know, no other major online retailer has matched that feature.
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    On line Retailers. What's your choice?

    I've done business online with Guitar Center, Musician's Friend, Zzounds, and Sweetwater. I had no problems with any of them. Sweetwater's customer service seems like a huge step above the rest, though. They seem to really be interested in making sure you're not just satisfied, but very...
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    First 5-String: Ibanez or ESP?

    Another vote for the BTB. I own a BTB776 and I could not be happier with it! Fit and finish, quality of components, visually appealing (looks unique and professional!), and a great variety of pleasant sounding usable tones. The B string is nice and tight as it should be with a 35" scale bass...
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    Funky and funny!!

    Love his work with Floyd/Gilmour, even Madonna and MJ. He's a pretty decent comedian as well. He was interviewed on an Australian network a while back that I thought was a good watch. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEdmAuwOPOo
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    Why?

    Thats how he meets chicks... "Hey, would you like to touch my 20lb wood?"
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    Good songs for young beginners

    As in "I Wonder what happened to the Oh-Needers?"
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    Band wives

    Sounds like you two belong together!
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    why are some fenders made like this

    Similar in fashion? Link Removed Brand new destroyed jeans only $89 lol.... I rather have the Fender... If I pay for something new, I'd want it to look new!
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    Playing in a band with older guys AND classic rock cover standards?

    Parts of your story sounded a little familiar... From http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stefan_Lessard I'd say its never too early to start getting famous!
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    which pick up do you like to use most on a jazz bass

    I paid for two pups I'm usin' them both damnit!
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    Petition for heavy gauge Chromes

    /want Please consider 5-string sets too. I love the feel of heavies. Packs or singles are fine.