Recent content by eigentone

Congrats! I have a ‘66 FCS in IBM. Sweet basses.

Bats are protected here in Savannah. Pest removal services won't interfere (during specific times of the year) if they are up there. Bats definitely inhabit homes and attics here. I'd also be worried about insects and squirrels up in the attic. So that's a "No" for me, if you want to keep your...

That is a very pretty bass! I have one in Jetglo. Now I am a little worried about the truss rod on mine. :dead:

If you own two basses, just make sure they are the two you are most excited/likely to play. No need to overthink things. I currently own two 4003s and a Precision. I sold my Jazz and a fretless because they didn't get much use. Owning two of the same does not bother me when I play those basses...

I haven't read the entire thread but, based on the OP, No. Sounds like the Engineer you have hired is sticking pretty closely to an Engineer's role. Several of the duties you described are more more Manager and Musician duties than Producer duties. But it also sounds like these...

I currently own 4003 basses from 2015 and 2018. They play and sound great. Good value for American workmanship IMO. A lot of people complain about the old bridge but I haven't seen complaints about the new one. Personally, I think the previous bridges are just fine. The saddles may need a...

I had a modern Jazz that had a bridge which supported both. I tried it both ways and I preferred the bass top-loaded.

Happy birthday, Paul! Hope you enjoy your CS P as I have enjoyed mine. :thumbsup:

OP, if the "tone quality" (timbre?) is indistinguishable to you and you prefer the look and feel bass you already have… then just save your money and be happy. I happen to own three of the same Les Pauls, two of the same Teles, and two of the same 4003s. Same model, different pieces of wood...

That's a good feeling. Hope it brings you many years of joy.

I picked up a new Midnight Blue 4003 which was mostly funded by the Jazz Bass I sold. I am a multi-instrumentalist. My favorite purchase of the year has been the Custom Shop Jazzmaster.

That's not a new thing but it's certianly not normal. I never liked the practice. People want to support you or come out and have a good time and attend your show, but they are far less inclined to when they are expected to spend 4 hours at the event. Sure, some people have no problem spending 4...

Precision for me. No contest. I have both. My Precision gets way more use. Getting it to sit perfectly in the mix is usually very easy. As a bonus, I like the neck better. The Jazz is obviously capable of more tones, but it just typically demands more fiddling to get it to sit right. If I...

Of course they help and of course they are learning tools. Many good drummers practice with them regularly (and they help). Modern Drummer Education Team Weighs In On: Practicing With a Metronome | Modern Drummer Magazine That was written with drummers as the audience, but bassists are part of...

I have a recording background. Clicks are essential. Therefore, I responded "Can't imagine life without one!". I am able to imagine life without one; It just wouldn't be pretty in a lot of cases when recording. That doesn't mean every time I practice, I practice with a click.