Recent content by ctrotier

I have a 2003 Thumb NT 5 through an Aguilar rig, so it's kind of a different animal, but for what it's worth, I've been partial to Fulltone for overdrives. Granted, you'll have to find a used Fulltone Bass Drive, but it's really flexible. I've been able to coax a wide range of tones out of...

My personal favorite - the "Batch o' Ass". [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]

I have a wax question, that hopefully isn't a hi-jack of this thread: I picked up a new/old stock 2009 Ltd Corvette $$ 5. The finish is listed as "Natural Satin Finish", which I thought did not need waxing. The included new bass kit came with a tin of wax. Does the "Natural Satin Finish"...

I gotta agree, although I'm hearing the bass as sharp as compared to the band track. Also, the timing issue at 2:26-2:27 on the isolated track is not present in either the background tracks, or the original recording. That said, love JT, love that album. DD's albums have been hit or miss...

Shop around, including eBay. I bought a replacement JAN III in brass for my Thumb 5 to replace a broken JAN II (Tedur), and paid $50, but the shop had a very good working relationship with the Warwick distributer at the time. It was http://www.creamcitymusic.com/, btw. A few weeks ago...

You know the rules - No pics, no snowblower. Is it all original, or is it modded, (hopefully retaining the mojo)? I hope the relicing is real, 'cuz otherwise it's the same as a neu-metal snow blower, and that's for poseurs and probably never gets used for anything except basement...

My amp list is short - 1986-1989: used Peavey Mk IV into a Sonic with a single 18" (cuz I didn't know any better at the time) 1989-2000: GK800RB into Sonic 2x10 and SWR Triad. Indestructible. 2000-2006: SWR SM-500 into SWR Goliath III 4x10 & Goliath III Jr 2x10 2006-present: Aguilar AG-500...

Why yes. Yes they are. I just had my second Just A Nut II die on me. Same thing both times: one side of the cradle that the nut sits in snapped off. String pressure still holds it in place, but it's still broken, though not due to mis-handling/abuse. I replaced the first one with a brass...

I've been a subscriber throughout the majority of BP's existence, and will probably continue for the foreseeable future. They have had their low points: I felt dumber for having read the entire Johnny Christ cover interview, which read like an 8th grade homework assignment. They also have their...

Yo Mr Wah- As much as I would like to, I will not be able to make the trek to the GTG. We've got three (yes three) birthdays to celebrate that weekend. Could be four, but I defered my own. And my 15 anniversary is that week too... Thanks for doing the leg work on this, Keith - I hope...

Is that Talkshoeshinemachine.com? I used to really like that site, but lately there are so many "Jaco only needed a buffing rag" or "look at my boutique shine box with burled balsa veneer" or "should I fire my wax supplier" threads. If I see one more "people that relic their valet stands...

Jaco could do all of that with just four strings. Just sayin.

I really need to check this thread more often. Keith - congrats on the burger. Is there really a higher honor than having a burger named after you? GTG - I wish I could attend. That is my stunning babe-of-a-wife's 40th birthday. MrBEAR - my thoughts and prayers go out to you. I can't...

I played the day after a car accident. Too bruised and sore to stand, so I sat, and also concussed, so I neither drove, nor loaded anything. I also played a three gig weekend the day after hernia surgery - also sitting. The rest of my injuries usually happened during a gig - many bruises...

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