Recent content by CrashCarlisle

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    Best bass face?

    Here's my favorite:
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    Why do bands get asked to play benefits for free and no dj's?

    I ask the venue if everyone else is working for free.
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    playing upside down.

    I thought the thread was about this... Link Removed
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    The "I Back a Hot Singerbabe Club"

    We need to have a discussion about how these hot singer babes bring so much drama into the band.....
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    Anyone remembers the introduction of the P/J bass?

    He's asking about a manufacturer, not a custom job. I have an '86 Fender Power Jazz, if that helps.
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    If You Could Only Have Two Basses...

    If I only had $1000, then I'd scour the Earth for a used Ric and my other bass would be a stick.
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    Clients Can Be Soooo Dumb

    I just play in the rain. Pro up!
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    Finding a bass similar to Gibson grabber/ripper

    I've played a '75 Grabber for 30 years, since I bought it in '82. I love it. It's the most neck-heavy instrument I've ever played and the only thing the sliding pickup does for me is allow me to move it out of the way.... But the thing's a beast.
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    HELP ME SHAPE MY TONE!

    I think it's more of a "Thump" than a "Bump"...does anyone else agree?
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    Why Rickenbackers are so expensive?

    Just got back from rehearsal. Took the Ric this time...just because. The groupies loved it!
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    Why Rickenbackers are so expensive?

    I'm sure they build all the guitars they can, as long as they maintain the quality they want. The video tour contains a statement that they don't always build certain models. They'll wait a few months and then focus on 4003s, for example. Whatever it is, it works for them and I think we get a...
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    Why Rickenbackers are so expensive?

    I agree with the comments here about how Rickenbacker sells every one it makes and can pretty much set the price. They should really cost more.... After 30+ years I finally had the money to buy one...sight unseen. The first time my band saw it was at a big show we were playing. They...
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    Unprofessional Refinishes - Drip Patterns & Burn Marks

    He needs to learn how to dress for lodge.
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    Got kicked off stage...

    Next thing you'll tell me is they played for free.