Recent content by Robert B

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    1973 P-bass neck

    Depends on where he's located. Could be flooding?
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    1973 P-bass neck

    Here is an actual '73 P-Bass neck. It's pricey! And the thing about a neck this old, there's a high probability of potential problems. '73 P-Bass Neck on Reverb Here's a 70's era neck - much more affordable! Personally, I'd be inclined to go with this one. 70's p-bass neck
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    TalkBass Absolutes. Assimilate, or move to Reddit.

    Young people who make everything about control are so adorable! :thumbsup:
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    60yr old new to the bass

    Welcome in! Your story brings a smile to my face. Thanks for that! :)
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    Your secret song

    I can see that working. Would love to hear it, if possible!
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    Your secret song

    Wow! Awesome energy!
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    Gigs starting to feel like a chore, time to take a break?

    To answer your questions, yes I went through the same thing. I took a 13 year break from playing at all. At the end of the 13 years, I went back to playing for my own benefit, but never played another gig. So no, it was not temporary. Would I change anything if I could do it again? Nope. I miss...
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    Recommendations for a good tech/luthier in North East (Cleveland) Ohio area

    Well, to be fair, they seemed swamped. Still, I'd rather wait and have it done right than to be rushed out the door with a ineffective fix.
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    Recommendations for a good tech/luthier in North East (Cleveland) Ohio area

    I don't doubt your experience at Lay's. I, on the other hand, had a less-than-desirable experience there. I took them my '79 Sabre due to a fret problem. Rather than address the problem, they just raised the action. I could have done that myself! I'm going to take it to The Guitar Guys in...
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    Drunk guy didn't like my playing.

    Drunks are a large reason I lost interest in playing gigs after 25 years. I found myself asking, "Is this what I want from life? To be worshipped and put on a pedestal by a bunch of drunks?" The answer was, "No!"
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    Bootleg Guitars Jon Hill Custom Bass FAIL

    Not to mention Maruszczyk!
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    How do you come to terms with knowing you are losing it?

    Seriously, nothing to do but work on acceptance. I believe that the decline of what was once brilliant abilities is just one of the further lessons in life. I'm going through it myself - I spend hours and hours trying to get back to being able to play the most difficult passages that I once...
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    Reasons for Band Practice Cancellation, Part 2

    I'm sorry you feel so defeated in terms of home ownership. Sincere best wishes for your future endeavors.