Recent content by koolbass

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    Short Scale Journey Didn't Last Long

    I really don't know, to be honest. I just know what I hear. I LOVE how my Jerry Jones Longhorn sounds, and I record with it quite a bit because of it's unique sound. But I either have to avoid playing up the neck, or run the track through Melodyne 5 Studio after I'm finished. I've done that...
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    Short Scale Journey Didn't Last Long

    Sorry about that?!? My Jerry Jones Longhorn (short scale) can be slightly adjusted for intonation, but it still has pitch problems, to my ears, above the 6th or 7th frets. It is nothing like my Sadowsky Vintage 5 Jazz or Mike Lull P5, which can both be adjusted very precisely and also have...
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    Short Scale Journey Didn't Last Long

    You're probably not familiar with the Jerry Jones (Danelectro) Longhorn bass. Even though there were some improvements over the original Danelectro Longhorn, Jerry Jones used a very similar bridge that is not capable of individual string adjustment. I always adjust the intonation on the bridge...
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    Short Scale Journey Didn't Last Long

    I own and use a Jerry Jones Longhorn, which is a short scale bass that copied the old Danelectro bass, but made with better quality. I rarely use it live, but I often use it in the studio. I think the biggest problem with a short scale bass is a loss of intonation as you move up the neck...
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    Playing Country bass the "correct" way?

    In most classic country bass parts, the notes sustain into each other as best as possible. This is also accomplished with a soft knee compressor that makes the note sound the same volume for the entire length of the note duration. But keep in mind, the earliest Fender bass guitar parts on...
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    FS FT 1991 Fender 40th Anniversary Limited Edition Custom Shop Precision

    I've decided to sell my bass so as to buy some equipment for my studio. More info can be found at this craigslist listing. Contact Brian Barrett @ 615.691.0110 or www.LowEndBassShop.com for prices, etc.. [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]