Recent content by mtonbass

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    Nickel/Iron Alloy 52 in Short Scale?

    I have these coming to compare with GHS Bal Ni. The metal blend may not be what you’re looking for. Curt Mangan 45-105 Rickenbacker Nickel Wound Bass Strings
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    I think I got a deal?

    For the win! Let us know how it is - I am a big Lakland fan but never touched a US model.
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    P bass purists: can a short scale P ever REALLY sound like a regular P?

    I searched pretty hard for that answer and am very happy where I landed. Good luck on your journey! My Lakland HH30 with GHS balanced nickels scratches my never ending P itch extremely well. Pickup is a little hot so I dial it back a touch. My JMJ stang with flats scratches a very similar P...
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    Our 10yo bassist outgrown her mini bass, which bass should she get?

    Lakland HH 30. (It’s actually 30.25, fyi). Great instrument, lots of versatility and a wonderful Lakland neck.
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    The Official Short Scale Bass Club -- Part 4

    Love, love, love it. Been waiting for its release. Perfect balance, 8.9 lbs, that great Lakland neck (plek’d), and really great tone and tonal options. Solid build, excellent quality. I am a big Lakland fan and have had a few including a Skyline Bob Glaub P that I really dug. This HH fills...
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    The Official Short Scale Bass Club -- Part 4

    I've dabbled in the short or medium scale world for years and am finally all-in. How do I join this esteemed organization? Thanks! I've had the JMJ for a few years (wearing 2 y.o. TI Flats); just added the Lakland HH a few weeks ago (have settled on GHS Pure Ni). After years of GAS and...
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    Do You Own Your Perfect Bass?

    I think so, just a really great, solid, short scale PJ. Not that I need the J part so much but I don’t wanna start anything. ✌️
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    NBD Lakland Skyline HH30

    Plays and sounds great!
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    SOLD Early pre-CBS 1964 Fender Jazz Bass with Uniqiue History

    This is stupid-cool! Oh to be there for the unwrapping! Wow.
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    SOLD * Final Sale Attempt * Sandberg Cali Vs Lionel SS with SD SBP-1

    One more try at a sale before I go the trade route (thanks TB). This is a great, great instrument. Just not for me (an expensive error despite my pre-purchase due diligence). I did the pickup / pots swap in an attempt to get a more vintage sound. Progress was made - the new pickups are...
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    SOLD * Final Sale Attempt * Sandberg Cali Vs Lionel SS with SD SBP-1

    Groovy as that is (and it is), I have to pass. GLWYS!