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    why do you have so many guitars

    I do whatever I want. I own 20 basses but only play maybe a third of them. I'm not under any financial pressure to sell anything. I'm also very...
    Post by: Crackle, Mar 7, 2023 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    What do you play

    I always use the intro to Does It Really Happen? by Yes.
    Post by: Crackle, Mar 6, 2023 in forum: Live Sound [BG]
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    I Find Flats Lifeless and Boring. Change My Mind

    Flats are lifeless and boring. That's why I use rounds. Nothing lifeless or boring about them.
    Post by: Crackle, Mar 1, 2023 in forum: Strings [BG]
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    Which bass to keep?

    Keep the Tony Franklin. Tony himself has proven that fretless can be used for most anything.
    Post by: Crackle, Feb 21, 2023 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    Kiesel custom build?

    The Kiesel factory was on overtime when everyone was getting their Covid stimulus checks. In fact, I ordered a Vader bass in May of 2020 (and I...
    Post by: Crackle, Feb 20, 2023 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    If you could jam with any one drummer for an hour…

    Nicko McBrain
    Post by: Crackle, Feb 16, 2023 in forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
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    Bass Player’s Official Hat Problem

    If I'm wearing a hat onstage, it has to be something really cool. A fedora or bowler derby.
    Post by: Crackle, Feb 13, 2023 in forum: Bass Humor & Gig Stories [BG]
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    Shipping prices are insane.

    With diesel prices as high as they are (and probably going higher), the cost must be paid by the consumer.
    Post by: Crackle, Feb 11, 2023 in forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
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    Set List, Show, or just 'Wing it?"

    Calling out songs is unacceptable IMO. I don't care big or small the gig is. Professionalism. You can have a setlist and still skip certain...
    Post by: Crackle, Feb 9, 2023 in forum: Band Management [BG]
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    What exactly does a compressor do - and why do I need one?

    I definitely won't argue about it but I will continue to choose to not use compression. In fact, I'm such a minimalist that I don't even have a...
    Post by: Crackle, Feb 8, 2023 in forum: Effects [BG]
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    What exactly does a compressor do - and why do I need one?

    You don't need a compressor. A compressor is a useful tool in a recording studio. Any other time, it removes your dynamics. If I'm playing...
    Post by: Crackle, Feb 7, 2023 in forum: Effects [BG]
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    Frequency of Gear Acquisition Syndrome occurrences

    The only gear I buy is supplies such as strings and GHS Fast Fret. I have enough basses and amps to last multiple lifetimes. I've already found...
    Post by: Crackle, Feb 6, 2023 in forum: Bass Humor & Gig Stories [BG]
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    Fender Gold Foil Bass….***

    It's looking like the 2020s are going to be a repeat of the 1970s for Fender. Lol.
    Post by: Crackle, Feb 4, 2023 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    Does the idea of buying someone’s signature bass turn you off?

    If it says Steve Harris, I'm interested. All the others can get screwed.
    Post by: Crackle, Feb 3, 2023 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    Why does TC Electronics not get more love?

    I've never noticed it. But I don't usually practice at home with the BQ500. I use it for live gigs only. And I won't hear the fan during a show.
    Post by: Crackle, Jan 31, 2023 in forum: Amps and Cabs [BG]