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    What was the first so called "Bass" you owned

    Yamaha RBX-260. I was interning for a logistics company, in their IT department, and one of the career network techs moonlighted as a guitarist....
    Post by: Liko, Dec 15, 2021 in forum: Bass Humor & Gig Stories [BG]
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    Why so much gear at giveaway prices?

    I'd say a mix of all reasons stated. The gear you mention is definitely not worthless, so you've gotten some great deals. However, it is a little...
    Post by: Liko, Nov 1, 2021 in forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
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    It finally happened…shut down by the cops!

    ... Or it's gunfire. In my neighborhood, prior to 10PM there's really only three "noise complaints" the cops will respond to: (1) music with...
    Post by: Liko, Nov 1, 2021 in forum: Bass Humor & Gig Stories [BG]
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    Cases vs Hanging re moisturizing ;-)

    How expensive humidifying is depends on the room, the house and its occupants. A quality humidifier with a "hygrostat"/"humidistat" so it won't...
    Post by: Liko, Nov 1, 2021 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    Do you need a backup bass.

    "Need" is a fraught term. I have never had to swap instruments during a gig because of a failure (tuning, yes, acoustic vs electric, yes, but not...
    Post by: Liko, Oct 28, 2021 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    Drunk People Hitting on YOU at the Gig.

    Our drummer ended up with a tipsy girl draped over his shoulders during a song at our first time playing Troy's at Texas Live, by the new Texas...
    Post by: Liko, Oct 22, 2021 in forum: Bass Humor & Gig Stories [BG]
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    I don't need another bass, but man this looks good! Harley Benton Enhanced series.

    Does it come in a fiver? ... Yes it does: [ATTACH] And you can defeat the preamp, though unlike my Sire that's more an emergency option to play...
    Post by: Liko, Oct 22, 2021 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    TB Guitarists - Gibson Tribute or Epiphone Les Paul

    I don't mind the "clipped-wing" look, honestly: [ATTACH] ... And apparently Gibson's putting the "full" headstock on at least some Epis now:...
    Post by: Liko, Oct 21, 2021 in forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
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    First Overdrive Pedal

    Agreed, however the Green Rhino (latest versions at least) have some EQ options to avoid the bass cut of the traditional Maxon circuit. Another...
    Post by: Liko, Oct 21, 2021 in forum: Effects [BG]
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    TB Guitarists - Gibson Tribute or Epiphone Les Paul

    If you're going to swap pickups anyway, and you don't mind Epi on the headstock, then go Epi. Far cheaper, well-made, player's guitars. I have an...
    Post by: Liko, Oct 21, 2021 in forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
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    bass who plays guitar

    My guitar amp is a Fender Bassbreaker 30R, and despite the wattage it does a passable job at turning down to unobjectionable levels, and it has a...
    Post by: Liko, Oct 20, 2021 in forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
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    (Stupid) question about rat fur maintenance

    The cat's the one that made me have to do this to my own amp in the first place. Yeah, they'll eventually get through all the felt/carpet, but...
    Post by: Liko, Oct 20, 2021 in forum: Amps and Cabs [BG]
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    Bailed on running sound

    I agree, you're getting taken advantage of by a combination of the band and the venues, and if you don't see anything changing, it's time to get...
    Post by: Liko, Oct 20, 2021 in forum: Band Management [BG]
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    The Combo Club

    It's very simple; just because the design doesn't change, doesn't mean the materials costs to build that design don't change. This little thing...
    Post by: Liko, Oct 18, 2021 in forum: Amps and Cabs [BG]
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    Why is bass often so low in the mix?

    There's an inherent difference in audience expectation between 1968 and today. The short of it is the "Hi-Fi Revolution", as principles of...
    Post by: Liko, Oct 15, 2021 in forum: Miscellaneous [BG]