Recent content by Pops OB

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    Necks without truss rods

    100% correct. The Passion IV is killer as well. Cold, heat… Nothing affects these, dead-on. No change whatsoever.
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    The Fifths Tuning Club

    I don’t know about anybody else, but, I use 3050s (105-45) BGDA with no issues.
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    Zydeco fans?

    I googled talkzydeco.com, and all I found was les haricots.
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    How to make a Rickenbacker lighter

    Lots of sensible suggestions, but the guaranteed way to lighten the load is to offload it.
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    What is the current (2023) weight of your basses?

    Less than ten years ago.
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    Mint or black pickguard - poll

    Crème de menthe.
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    How many really believe.

    Oh wait, wrong forum…
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    Should I modify my Squier or upgrade to another bass?

    Never listen to naysayers. If you have the ability/competency to mod it, do it. Don’t like the mods? Try something else or restore it.
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    Bolt-on or neck through - what's the real difference?

    There are great neck-throughs and crap neck-throughs. There are great bolt-ons and crap bolt-ons.
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    A list of nonsense

    The Man Who Japed.
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    A list of nonsense

    1. Ordering instruments online - I don’t. 2. Having more than 4 of a given instrument (bass, guitar, keys, flute, etc) - I do, so? 3. Trying to get a perfect tone - Define “perfect”… 4. Loud bands - Loud? I’m deaf already. 5. Analog gear - Yes. 6. Not recording myself and listening back -...
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    THE ULTIMATE CAT THREAD

    Ginger says: “You’re beard is warmer than both your bass and it’s case.”
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    my tone is a very bad! help!

    Immediate fix: Replace the bassist immediately.
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    Which Would You Rather Have:

    Yes.
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    THE ULTIMATE CAT THREAD

    I’ve seen them numerous times as well, but mostly by the lower patio area as you head into Country Bear Jamboree. Lots of trees and brush in a closed area across from Tom Sawyers Island. Surprisingly, one cat even got within six feet of our table at the edge of the fenced off non-public area.