Recent content by headstump

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    The "Official" Black 'n' Maple Club, the Third, Darker, Paler, Bassier!

    I've always wanted to join a club, can I have a number? here she is... active electronics no, black and maple yes
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    Why Do You Prefer a Jazz Over a Precision?

    ^ P BASS IS OVER RATED... That is hilarious...let the flame war begin... :D This video pretty much sums it up. If Bobby can't make you want a J bass I don't know who could.
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    Tool/Justin Chancellors tone.

    What he said. Those G&L L2000's are extremely versatile. Can't vouch for the pre-amp but you cant go wrong with those basses. There are a bunch of youtube of the bass whisperer demo-ing the L2000's and ASAT basses.
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    Look what I just got yesterday afternoon

    sorry, not to jack your thread but I have a related question. I have had GAS for this same bass for a while. I really want a precision. I currently own a MIA jazz w/s-1. I am considering selling it to pick up one of these bad boys. Do you think it is more versatile as far as range of tones than...
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    Fretless Precision Alternatives?

    ^ yes it is. A righteous sounding one!
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    Road Worn Basses Are Like Tattoos...

    I agree. My buddy is playing a newer Highway 1 strat. Something about that guitar's finish lets it fall apart pretty quickly and within a couple years he's already achieved that battered look that's all the rage. Unfortunately when you see someone with beat up gear you tend to assume that they...
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    Most Versatile Bass?

    The most versatile bass is the one that's in the hands of the most versatile bassist. To paraphrase Frank Zappa "talking about tone is like dancing about architecture" I'm convinced that with a little determination you can make any bass work for any style, its all in how you set up and attack...
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    Tuning BEAD: A Difficult Sacrifice or Good Riddance?

    Not a big deal for me when I do tune down, but I don't do it all that much. Also, I'm more of a low end dweller, I seldom venture up the neck but I do think my jazz sounds better when tuned up the good old fashioned way. Thanks for nothing huh...