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    I just don't get the appeal of "vintage" basses....

    still playing my 1964 Jazz Bass (untouched). got it new in Feb. 1964 and never played another bass since then. I agree, looks like any other Fender Jazz from a distance and other basses may sound better to some one elses ears and are much more high tech but I love it because it's part of my life...
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    Need help wiyh Hartke LH 500

    My LH1000 has started cutting out after about 1 or 2 minutes into a first song in a session. It just dies. After about 15 seconds or more, it comes back on. What gives with this!!! This has been happening regularly now, kind of unnerving when all of a sudden dead silence from the...
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    Left hand pain/ tendonitis???

    Hi Tree, Am a physical medicine and rehab/pain management physician, also long time bassist (45 years). Have seen numerous cases like yours. Most likely of course, overuse syndrome of the flexor tendon involving the tendon sheath. We call it Dupuytren's Contracture or also trigger finger. The...
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    How attached are we to our basses?

    No, wouldn't ever sell my Feb. 1964 Jazz Bass. Bought it new then when I was 14 years old. Never been touched or modified. Like a son to me at this stage of my life!
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    Fender prices back in the day...

    purchased my jazz bass new in february 1964 in west chester pa. for $240.00 still have it in pristine condition
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    Poll: Fender Bass Pickups: Mod or Original?

    purchased my fender jazz bass in february 1964. never touched a thing on it, nothing has been replaced and I still play it. original pickups have been great. every time I open the case, its like going back to high school in 1964.
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    Bassists Who Still Have Their 1st Bass Club!

    Still have my original 1964 Fender Jazz Bass (February) Purchased new in West Chester Pa. Was played regularly up until 1972. Still used for jams today. Bass has not been touched or modified. Not even a missing screw. It is a part of my family!!!