Recent content by fritzknag

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    What was your first bass amp and how bad was it?

    A 1-12 ampeg all tube portaflex fliptop. I wish I still had it, paid $80 for it, it wasn't loud enough, so I traded it, big mistake..
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    Best bass purchase of 2019?

    I love mine with 2 SL112 cabs..
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    Why do so many 5 & 6 string players NEVER use their low B?

    I have two 35" scale 5 strings and a fanned fret 5 string and a few 34's. I always use my low B, I love grabbing the low notes, but my main use of the B is probably so I don't have to move up and down the neck as much, I can move across the strings and use fretted instead of open strings. I...
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    Anyone have experience with this wireless system?

    I have one and it works just fine with my active basses and my guitar player loves it, since I've let him use it a few times, now he wants one. Haven't had the battery die on me yet, but I make sure it's fully charged and I haven't had a gig longer than 5 hours yet and don't expect to. If I...
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    So what does a $25k bass actually get you?

    I have a couple of $2000 basses and a few that are worth about $6 or 7000 because of collectability. I can't imagine once you get to that $5 to 10,000 threshold you've pretty much got all the premium electronics, craftsmanship and materials that could have a major influence on your sound and...
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    What do you Eat before gig

    I always try to eat before the gig and I don't eat any differently than I would normally, unless there's free food, then I might eat a little more.
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    All these questions about weight?

    I'm 65, have a little scoliosis and I have lightweight and heavy basses, I switch back and forth all the time, The weight doesn't bother me, even after a long night. Am I the only one who doesn't mind a heavier bass? I don't have any other health issues and I'm 5'10" and about 180, so I'm just...
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    Let's see those Work Horse Basses!

    Been using my Lakland for most gigs these days..
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    New Carvin PB-4 vs. ESP MIJ Vintage Four?

    Just got mine the other day, 4 string. I own Fenders, Musicmans, Rickenbacker, Peaveys, and a few others. This is by far my favorite bass now. I got mine with the P/J active PUPS and a Hipshot detuner. I think it weighs about 8.5 lbs. It came perfectly set up, the action is perfect and the...