Recent content by Jim Cummings

  1. Jim Cummings

    What is the Bassline that inspired you to pick up the bass?

    Black Sabbath the first 3 or so albums, Hall and Oates "Maneater" and Alannah Myles "Black Velvet" (which is why I bought a 5-string), Henry Mancini "The Pink Panther Theme"
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    How many colors of basses do you own?

    Transparent Flamed Black, Matte Dark Wood, Shiny natural wood, Blue fade, White, metallic green, and Mahogany/ Maple with piping.
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    What's on your G.A.S list and why?

    It's been a year of trades and acquisitions for me. If/when I buy again I'm looking at a Schecter SLS Elite Evil twin 4 or an Ibanez SR2600 (just because I like the way it looks). Of course I would have to sell some of the ones I have to do that, lol!
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    Do you name your basses?

    Umm...no. My youngest daughter has names for all of them and my guitars though.
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    Am I too old to get started in this?

    Never to old man. I'm 55, always wanted to learn to play, started out with 6 strings 3.5 years ago, moved to bass 1 year ago, still learning, but having fun.
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    Are you a 5 string or 4 string player?

    Still working on mastering 4 not ready to add a 5th.
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    Ibanez SR370, Westone X750 Pantera, or Sterling SUB Stingray 4

    So I played all of them, and this was my impression: The Sterling SUB Stingray 4: Disappointing for all the hype. It was ok but I think my Jackson C20 sounds and plays better, I was naively hoping it would at least have some of the tone of a MusicMan The Ibanez SR370, was well used, and had...
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    Ibanez SR370, Westone X750 Pantera, or Sterling SUB Stingray 4

    Thanks to all for the advice!
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    Ibanez SR370, Westone X750 Pantera, or Sterling SUB Stingray 4

    I have an opportunity to purchase a used Ibanez SR370 or a Westone X750 Pantera. Both sound good and look good, the Ibnaez is only 3 years old, the Pantera is 30+ years old. Which would be a better deal? Or should I spend my $300 on a new Sterling SUB Stingray 4? I mostly play 80's, 90's and...
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    Your favorite bass purchase of 2018

    Here is my favorite bass purchased in 2018, it's my first one with active pickups