Recent content by Jimmy Pringle

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    Is there really a benefit with "sting-thru" vs toploading?

    I am a recent new owner of a 5 string. The first 4 are top loading and the B is thru the body. I went to put new strings on it and realized, the hard way, the standard B string was too short, so I top loaded it as well. It sucked! I bought a extra long B and ran it thru the body and problem solved.
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    If Jamerson Were Still Alive/Came Back From The Dead, What's The First Thing You'd Say To Him?

    Id want to know how in the hell he made it back here? :)
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    Roscoe Beck 4 String Pickup needed

    Hello I am an immediate buyer and in need of a Roscoe Beck 4 string bass pup If anyone has or knows of one, please let me know. THANK YOU!!
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    Bass build, advice sought about weight

    I will prolly go with Musikraft neck and traditional vintage hardware and tuners, pups etc. I think you gotta get the body weight right first. Thanks!
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    Bass build, advice sought about weight

    I see, well, the other term is "weight relieved" which is the end goal here. Thanks for your input!
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    Bass build, advice sought about weight

    Hi I am considering an MJT body for a p bass project. I have several MJT guitars that I've built and love them. Can anyone from experience tell me in order to get the finished product to between 8-8.5lbs in total weight, (not including pup covers), what should the total target weight for the...
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    The death of jamming

    Some of my favorite recordings were "jams" in the studio. Ex: Fleetwood Mac, "Madge Sessions".
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    Best way to build a tight band

    I second this! I do the same and it is the best way to stay rehearsed.
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    No longer available Bergantino HD112 w/Cover

    Hi Thanks. What will it cost to ship to me? I may can come get it but not sure when. Thanks Jimmy. 512-826-2416
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    No longer available Bergantino HD112 w/Cover

    HI, Jimmy here in Austin. Is this still available? Please let me know