Recent content by Marine57

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    Strings with very high tension vs. P bass necks.

    I ruined the necks of my first two basses with strings that were too heavy, Ken Smith on sold maple neck of an 82 Ibanez Roadstar II and Steve Harris on 90s Ibanez, like a TR-80 or something like that. I didn’t know anything about maintaining my basses and after I ruined the second one. I agree...
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    Just saw Jason Newsted and the Chophouse Band

    Jason only played bass once, when they came out for the second set. He noodled a few bars of Misery, said psyche and ripped into something that reminded of music from Metal EP. One of the guitarists played in Newsted. He gave me a Newsted pic.
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    Just saw Jason Newsted and the Chophouse Band

    Thanks for post. I saw them in Lititz, PA. Friday night. They were great. Sound was perfect, Jason was, well he was Jason. He still has that powerful presence. His voice was great, I really couldn’t tell a difference from years ago. Jimbo is an incredible bassist. There was a meet and great...
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    Fender American Ultra II series is here

    Am Deluxe was always at the heel.
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    Fender Ultra Jazz Bass Neck Question

    The maple usually feel comfortable, natural. The white bonding on rosewood has seemed very angular in the past.
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    No longer available Fender Jazz Custom Shop

    I love it doesn’t have any binding.
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    For Sale Left handed Ibanez Roadstar II - RB650 1985

    This is a fantastic deal for this bass. Anyone who is looking for a P or PJ should consider this bass.
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    TRADED .2017 Ernie Ball Old Smoothie Stingray

    Wow that’s light.
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    When my buddy says "Why didn't you buy a Fender?"

    My response would be that the bass do the talking. I was listening to a local band play in an outside clamshell stage. The bass clear and powerful. During the break I checked it out and found a Squire going through a POD to a nothing special amp. If you’re playing doesn’t change their mind...
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    SOLD Fender AVRI '63 Precision - Faded Sonic Blue

    Thank you for the info.
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    SOLD Fender AVRI '63 Precision - Faded Sonic Blue

    Does it include all the original AVRI case candy or only the pickup covers?
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    SOLD Fender Jazz Bass S-1 Switch Orange See THrough

    Drop D tuner was not original to the S1 Jazz or any other Am Std Jazz I’m aware of. The BA III is probably adding 1/2 lb to the weight. Most of my Jazz are 9.5.
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    SOLD Fender AVRI '63 Precision - Faded Sonic Blue

    Holy Grail-like guitar.
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    SOLD Fender American Professional P Bass all Rosewood Neck

    Excellent condition Fender limited edition P Bass with all rosewood neck. Weight is just under 9lbs. Purchased new from local Guitar Center. No case candy because GC kept it for themselves and Fender wouldn’t replace it. I don’t like the neck as much as I thought I would. Trades I’m interested...