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    Which high end 5 string bass to purchase?

    Hey update from long ago. I’ve since sold the Fender Squier and MTD Zx and picked an MTD 535. Funny thing is, wife still wants me to get a Fodera!...
    Post by: Dumpster Funk, Nov 12, 2018 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    Why is it so difficult to sell a Boutique bass?

    No offense, but how would you know what he’s familiar with?
    Post by: Dumpster Funk, Sep 19, 2018 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    Hobbyists -vs- Real Musicians?

    Hobby: Jam with friends and noodle scales/songs around the house. Weekend warrior: Full time job during the week and little to no money made...
    Post by: Dumpster Funk, Sep 17, 2018 in forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
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    MTD vs Ken Smith

    I’ve been blessed to currently own a Ken Smith, MTD 535, and MTD ZX 5. All three basses are amazing in regards to playability and tone. Aesthetics...
    Post by: Dumpster Funk, May 15, 2018 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    Help identifying strings on MTD 535

    Hey my last question is which D’ Addario nickel set do you think I have? The NYXL or the XL?
    Post by: Dumpster Funk, Mar 25, 2018 in forum: Strings [BG]
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    Help identifying strings on MTD 535

    Would I be able to purchase this setup anywhere in particular? Thanks, I usually go to GC.
    Post by: Dumpster Funk, Mar 23, 2018 in forum: Strings [BG]
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    Help identifying strings on MTD 535

    I noticed that the B string is tapered and a completely different string but the strings are smooth with just the right amount of tension. I...
    Post by: Dumpster Funk, Mar 23, 2018 in forum: Strings [BG]
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    Help identifying strings on MTD 535

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    Thread by: Dumpster Funk, Mar 23, 2018, 8 replies, in forum: Strings [BG]
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    RIP Draylen Mason, 17 yo bassist and Austin Bombing victim

    Being a Houstonian, new father, bassist, and a high school teacher, this was agonizing.
    Post by: Dumpster Funk, Mar 14, 2018 in forum: Bassists [BG]
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    Multi bass owners, the least basses you can live with?

    Eventually, I’d like to swap my ZX 5 out for a Fodera. So I guess 5 for me.
    Post by: Dumpster Funk, Feb 21, 2018 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    Multi bass owners, the least basses you can live with?

    The members of the church that I play at notice the differences in all of the basses I play immediately. An older guy suggested that I shouldn’t...
    Post by: Dumpster Funk, Feb 21, 2018 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    Going back to NAMM. What do you want to see?

    MTD, Fodera, Benavente, & Brubaker.
    Post by: Dumpster Funk, Jan 8, 2018 in forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
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    Jeff Berlin asks - What Is Taught Without Only Teaching the Facts!

    Mr. Berlin, How would you deem this method of learning bass? I had an extremely limited background in drums, piano, and guitar when I decided to...
    Post by: Dumpster Funk, Jan 2, 2018 in forum: Ask Jeff Berlin [Closed]
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    NBD MTD 535 Spalted Maple!!

    Thanks! I played the 535 for about an hour today and the electronics offer so many tonal options. I play my all of my basses weekly at church so...
    Post by: Dumpster Funk, Aug 16, 2017 in forum: Basses [BG]