Recent content by JoshuaD

Thanks to everyone for all of the replies. I’ve learned quite a bit. As per the issues noted in my previous posts #70 & #78, the bass will be headed to a new home. Fortunate enough in that I’ll recover what I paid for the bass + transportation there and back. Only thing I’ll be left with is a...

This was in response to the following post, I just forgot to hit the button:

Thanks! I had been set on a Fender Precision, but I came upon a local G&L L-1000 from ‘81. After researching a bit about it, I loved the history and I was super excited about it so I bought it. Unfortunately I’m having some issues with it. Fortunately though, my journey won’t stop there.

The bass is great. The moment I hit the low E, that was it. Totally cool. Me on the other hand, not so much. Here’s the rub: I’m super sensitive to dust due to a lengthy medical history. I think most people who play a vintage instrument can really feel the difference when playing one. Plus...

I remember purchasing an old Fender Champ a couple years ago. Found it at a furniture salvage company. Thing was in very good condition and all original, including the tubes, hang tags, and warranty card. Several of the parts looked like they were the left over runts of the litter. Pieces that...

I don’t see why, or your purpose for that post besides being antagonistic.

I have a love hate relationship with vintage gear. Love old stuff, but hate it because I unfortunately have a freakishly low tolerance to a certain thing that occurs with most old things. I don’t know if it’s dust or what, but something about old things sets off my allergies in a bad way. Chemo...

The weight is 9 pounds 2.8 ounces, measured on the kitchen scale.

Here it is! Added some pics as thumbnails.

Looked to be in good condition. A few marks throughout, but not bad considering it’s age. Plugged in to the seller’s amp and it was glorious. Neck looked good after a once over. Doesn’t feel too heavy. Original case. Serial number: B004007. It is now in the back seat as I drive home. No...

I’m going out there tomorrow morning. Being my first bass, I’m pretty green when it comes to strings. Is that a good thing? How much does yours weigh? Is there a big range with these? I’m fairly confident in checking out straightness of the neck. When it come to truss rod, is there an easy...

Here are two pics I have of the bass. Looks pretty clean, but it’s not the best photo so I’ll have to wait to see it in person. You can see it has the correct pickup/poles for an ‘81. Can see, but not make out the serial number on the bridge. Original case, based on what I’ve seen others with...

I’ve played guitar for about 30 years and I’m now looking at picking up my first bass. After looking at several, I found I was somewhat set on getting a Fender P-bass. Then I stumbled upon the G&L L-1000. I started reading up on them, and I think I found one I might take the plunge with. It...

Music has always been a big deal. Had a guitar in my life for just about 30 years. The last several years I’ve noticed a trend of thinking these riffs I come up with would sound great on a bass. So… I’ve been looking to pick one up for quite some time. I’m about ready to make the plunge, so I...