Recent content by moto_bruce

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    Which bass to get?

    MIA P. Worth the wait, and in my opinion, a better overall deal (i.e., hardshell case, graphite stabilized neck), especially since you can always find a deal somewhere .
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    Fender P or Stingray??

    Bottom line up front: If you are looking for a P sound and get an SR4, you will still be looking for a P sound. If you are looking for a P sound, get the P. If you want to add more sonic choices, an SR4HH is worth an audition. I think the scooped Ray tone gives a good fundamental, and...
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    Musicians Friend Music Man deals.

    Dig into the MF site. Some very good deals on EBMM basses, too many to list individually.
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    BEAD tunning with regular EADG strings

    Chromes are pretty high tension. You may be able to use their .105 set. I did an estimate of the tension for BEAD and it comes to 31.1, 37.6, 45, 41.2 lbs. For comparison, TI flats (.100) EADG tension is 34.4, 31.3, 37.5, 37 lbs. Now I have never tried the .105s, but I do have chromes...
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    Chromes on a Ray?

    If you gig, I would gig it first. I don't particularly like the treble of my SR4 when I practice (I roll the treble down about a quarter turn, bump the bass and mid just a bit), but when I play with the band, everything goes back to level and it sits properly with the drums and guitar.
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    New to me, sparkle StingRay5!!

    lovely.
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    2008 or newer fender jazz bass , guitar center 529$

    Truss rod adjustment is in the right place for an American, looks like someone might get a great deal...