Recent content by DimeGirl

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    Dean Markley SR2000 QC issues?

    This subject could still apply... It could be Counterfeit items at Amazon or Ebay. They did a test on a TV program before X-Mas and 7 out of the 10 items they bought were GOOD looking fakes- I might of been fooled by a few. Something a important as strings I would be sure to buy at the actual...
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    Just what is the deal with Orange Amps?

    I have to say just on site alone the product looks like a well made good build.
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    NBD Paul Reed Smith SE Kestrel

    If they are made after 2017 they are made in Indonesia with some problems so it looks like you got a good one.
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    Schecter Stargazer

    I know this post was from a while back but that model is my favorite one. What did you have to pay when you picked that one up back in better times?
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    short scale basses get a bum rap, esp. from the gig bag manuf.

    Wow, I am glad to know this. Is a short bass guitar that rare that not many places sell cases?
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    ESP - LTD basses (opinion needed)

    I would look at Ibanez, Charvel, Schecter or a Jackson but make sure whatever you do make SURE that it is made in Japan or Korea. I would not take the 50/50 chance on China or Indonesia. You can find used or even vintage in the $400-500 price. Those were pieces built to last. I would ask the...
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    What can you tell me about the Schecter Riot 4 bass?

    Hi, I have read your forum before so I decided to chime in. Here is a good quality Schecter I have been looking at. I like that I can buy this Schecter bass for right at $500.00 & it is still made in Korea. It seems to get harder to find a new Bass Guitar made in Korea or Japan that is not over...