Recent content by Mingus@Bass

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    Squier Japan 83 fake?

    You're probably right! I came to that conclusion as well. The thickness of the Squier text suggests it. Thanx!
  2. M

    Squier Japan 83 fake?

    Thanx for your answer! You are probably right! Was hoping that Squier japan did some strange things. 😅 It still anyway sounds terrible good! Maybe going to keep it.
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    Squier Japan 83 fake?

    Hi! I need some help with a Squier JV Jazz Bass from '83 made in Japan. The seller told me he purchased it from Japan. I really have doubts about this bass! I have no doubts about the seller; I just think he didn't know what he bought. The logo on the headstock looks legit, but did they use...
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    Tungoil on a Airline Pocket Bass bridge?

    Is it a good idea or stupid? I recently bought an Airline Pocket Bass from USA and living in Sweden. Here is the climat very dry in the winter, so I´wonder if it´s an good idea to put a thin coat of tung-oil on the wood bridge to prevent cracks. Or is that going to affect the sound in an bad...
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    Strings for Airline Pocket Bass?

    Anyone have an good string suggestion for this baby? Is there any strings out there for 24" shortscale basses. I suppose I can use some 30" strings, but if some got the best and only choice I want to know ;-) Maybe I can use the strings for the Fernandez Nomad bass, but I don´t think they are...