Recent content by magyk8ball

  1. magyk8ball

    So I’m making a jazz into a Wal mk1

    Cool project. I just put an acg eq-01 into a sbmm ray34hh last week, ill be real interested in how yours turns out with those turner pickups. Im on the fence about a pickup swap in my project. Cant wait to hear the final results!
  2. magyk8ball

    Bassists who ride Motorcycles

    Thank you! I do like the RS quite a lot, and i do enjoy it under many different kinds of rides. From commuting to cross country trips, that bike just fits me perfect. My wife really likes the on/off road bikes, but we dont really ever ride off road. But, they still make a great...
  3. magyk8ball

    Bassists who ride Motorcycles

    Hey everyone! Somewhat of a long back-story, but my wife and I got new bikes! I got another BMW RS (2023 R1250RS). Real happy with it so far, its basically the same bike as i traded in but 7 years newer.
  4. magyk8ball

    "Fish On" purpleheart 5 string fretless... would appreciate your feedback...

    Now that is a cool looking bass! Great work!
  5. magyk8ball

    Bassists who ride Motorcycles

    Im just shy of 30k on my BMW without any real repairs past routine maintenance. That being said, service schedule for things are short and each service is expensive. Much like i understand their cars to be. And to boot, the BMW isnt really designed to service yourself like my wifes KTM is...
  6. magyk8ball

    2 months wait: Fender Pure Vintage '63 gone downhill

    a couple things: So this is a used pickup? Maybe theres a reason it was pulled out of the original bass? Hate to say it, but it could even be a fake? You just dont know… Also, if you dont have a DI recording of the better tone you had in 2020 to compare, its pretty much impossible to say...
  7. magyk8ball

    Bassists who ride Motorcycles

    Took a couple days off this week and rode from home in Des Moines, IA and ended way up north in Grand Portage, MN. Here's my R1200RS loaded up , and after riding ~400 miles in the rain.
  8. magyk8ball

    What does TB think of this bass for sale (fretless content carvin)

    Ive got one, not koa (its painted black so probably alder). Its a bit newer than that one but still 90's that i picked up last december. Truss rod may be the weak point, mines about maxed so i put on some low tension flats and its good to go now. Resale on older carvins is about next to zero...
  9. magyk8ball

    Bassists who ride Motorcycles

    Glad you survived. Hopefully the gear did its job and helped you a bit. He was drunk, in the morning, while you were riding to work….
  10. magyk8ball

    Recommendations for a 'weird sounds only' board

    How out there are y Chase bliss habit. Weird but still useable in normal settings. always consider Earthquaker Devices Afterneath for another fun option Maybe something from zvex to really destroy your signal?
  11. magyk8ball

    Bassists who ride Motorcycles

    Got another small bike so my wife and i can drive these around town. The blue one gets 140mpg, the black one might get just a touch more?
  12. magyk8ball

    Inspired by Guitar Players Rant, What Would You Do if You Are Gibson CEO?

    most of the work i would do as ceo or top level executive would not be bass-centric at all. Id be trying to run the company for a profit (if at all possible), and basses just arent a big slice of the pie. 1) Change the marketing strategy to be more inclusive of younger audience, particularly...
  13. magyk8ball

    Bassists who ride Motorcycles

    Agreed. I purchased a rf-1400 in the same size as my old one, totally different fit. Much smaller. And they must have changed the shape, the newer helmet feels way hotter and doesnt vent as much air. Assume its positioned so it doesnt get as much air as the rf-1200. But it might vent better...
  14. magyk8ball

    Bassists who ride Motorcycles

    Sport cruisers are where its at! Cool FJR. Not many sport tourers around right now. Thats about the only thing that competes with my r1200rs. Although i may be looking to shift to something a bit more touring in a couple years. TBD, but i think the bike is a r1250rt for the next bike.
  15. magyk8ball

    Best “creepy reverb”

    Afterneath is pretty bass friendly. Great pedal, id highly recommend it. Could also try the astral destiny, but i dont think that reverb sounds particularly good. Id almost suggest something thats a bit longer time than a reverb, more like a short delay, at least for bass. Afterneath fits...