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    Where is the transparency? Need amp suggestions

    Pravus, I'd heard Glockenklang on-boards were awesome. Now I know they make something to plug into. I was also curious about Aguilar... Mainly the Tonehammer but this suggestion makes me want to try the AG. GenzBenz...never considered one but will try it on for size...you mentioned the GK...
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    Where is the transparency? Need amp suggestions

    Swampbass, Thanks for the advice. I've known and liked GK for years and am glad to hear they are still a good sound option. Crown is also an amp I know...but as a PA amp...wouldn't have thought for bass. I've heard about and seen reviews for Markbass. Never played one. And, didn't know TC...
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    Where is the transparency? Need amp suggestions

    I'm looking for some expertise... Amp expertise. I'm running FatStacks through a Nordy 3 band...active and passive. I'm looking for an amp that allows the bass to speak, at least, as much as the amp. IM aware that true transparency would likely come from an all wood acoustic but would...
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    The official "Show your basses" thread part 19!

    Just got this one in from Michigan. Stephen Ziegenfuss signature. Buckeye burl over Swamp Ash, Birdseye maple fretboard on a maple and wenge set neck. It plays great, has exceptional sound, and has made me happy for the last 48 hours. More to come I'm sure.
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    The official "Show your basses" thread part 19!

    That is really very nice. I was going to say "sick" but some take that the wrong way. The grain and clambering is beautiful. Interesting set neck. How does it play?
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    What strings do I have?

    Thanks guys. I researched a little and thought TI's but now the boomers make sense too. I'll have to make a direct comparison from the web. I'll also have to get a pic up, etc. I'm new to the forums and need to settle in.
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    What strings do I have?

    So I have this new bass...and don't know the strings. What if I love them and get the wrong ones? What if I hate them and get them again? They are Nickel rounds with red wrapping at the tuners. They have gold rings at the bridge. Mediums to light mediums? This is a hand made bass but I...