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    How bad (or good) was your first bass?

    My first bass was a used 1970-72ish(?) Gibson EB-0L -- an early long-scale version with slotted headstock and turned-back tuners. Came with tape...
    Post by: leftybass54, Jul 26, 2022 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    How bad (or good) was your first bass?

    My 1st bass was a used early-1970s Gibson EB-0L (rare slotted headstock with tuners pointed back, and an early sample of a 34-inch "long scale")....
    Post by: leftybass54, May 18, 2022 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    Are there any songs you refuse to play? And why?

    Yes, back in the day that had to be the Number One request by obnoxious drunks, in the back of the crowd or at the bar! Perhaps that request alone...
    Post by: leftybass54, May 4, 2022 in forum: Bass Humor & Gig Stories [BG]
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    EB-0 Mod - weight

    While we're discussing weight here, I'd be curious to learn how much variation there is in EB-0 basses? Mine is 8.4 lb, which does seem somewhat...
    Post by: leftybass54, Apr 28, 2022 in forum: Hardware, Setup & Repair [BG]
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    Brand new basses for $30?

    This thread makes me recall my past Glarry P-bass copy. It was actually a fairly well-finished and playable instrument for $89 at the time -- and...
    Post by: leftybass54, Mar 30, 2022 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    What Percentage of Your Basses Were Bought Online?

    My experience is not typical, due to being left handed. But in hopefully speaking for other lefties as well, I can state that ordering online has...
    Post by: leftybass54, Mar 30, 2022 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    short scale bass recommendations

    Sigh..... wish they made a lefty version.
    Post by: leftybass54, Mar 8, 2022 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    short scale bass recommendations

    If a maple neck is a must, some cheaper options ($200-280) are Rondo Music's SX Ursa medium- and short-scale scale basses. Nice fit and finish,...
    Post by: leftybass54, Feb 27, 2022 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    Too nice of a bass for a dive like this...

    In the Blues Brothers movie, it seems "The Band!" brought and played their best gear -- as long as the chicken wire barrier in front of the stage...
    Post by: leftybass54, Jan 12, 2022 in forum: Bass Humor & Gig Stories [BG]
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    Let's See Your Unique/Rare Production Model Basses

    Not mine, but an 'odd duck' dual guitar/bass, currently advertised on Reverb (if anyone's interested). 4 Strings Short Scale Bass /6 Strings Lead...
    Post by: leftybass54, Jan 12, 2022 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    Epiphone Viola Bass VS Hofner Ignition

    I can only speak first-hand for the Hofner Ignition Pro, which I got recently. Very nice instrument for what you pay. While not a German-made...
    Post by: leftybass54, Dec 30, 2021 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    Jay Turser Hofner Copy

    Great discussion, all! My personal experience with violin basses is limited to Rogue VT-100 (MIK) and Hofner Ignition (MIC). So I find it...
    Post by: leftybass54, Dec 20, 2021 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    short scale bass recommendations

    Sigh..... wish they made a lefty version.
    Post by: leftybass54, Dec 9, 2021 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    You get one song to listen to for the rest of your life. What is it?

    Hmmm.... listening to just one song would likely shorten my life. Like eating nothing but fried chicken.
    Post by: leftybass54, Nov 17, 2021 in forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
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    A review of the SX Ursa 2 LT medium-scale bass sold by Rondo Music

    Interesting, thanks for showing those past color choices. I wonder if and how that would change yet again in the future for us lefties? I will...
    Post by: leftybass54, Nov 9, 2021 in forum: Basses [BG]