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    Thunderbird vs Rickenbacker again..

    If you want a T-bird(ish) tone but an easier transition from a Fender there's also the Epiphone Embassy. Same pickups as the Epi Vintage Pro/60s...
    Post by: S.F.Sorrow, Dec 3, 2022 at 5:00 PM in forum: Basses [BG]
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    Squier 40th Anniversary Vintage and Gold Editions

    In my experience some P-basses do and others don't. Why exactly this is the case is something I've never understood but I've certainly got...
    Post by: S.F.Sorrow, Dec 3, 2022 at 8:57 AM in forum: Basses [BG]
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    Watts/speakers/dB...

    Absolutely. All the information provided in this thread can be extremely helpful when used properly. It can be very useful for comparing different...
    Post by: S.F.Sorrow, Dec 3, 2022 at 8:53 AM in forum: Amps and Cabs [BG]
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    Squier 40th Anniversary Vintage and Gold Editions

    Are your two gold edition basses P-basses (like the one in your profile pic)? P-basses are noise cancelling by design and usually don't need...
    Post by: S.F.Sorrow, Dec 3, 2022 at 7:17 AM in forum: Basses [BG]
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    Watts/speakers/dB...

    This thread has lots of excellent information from some of the most knowledgeable and valuable members of this forum. When I see certain names in...
    Post by: S.F.Sorrow, Dec 3, 2022 at 5:56 AM in forum: Amps and Cabs [BG]
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    The Ultimate 50's Precision Bass?

    Do you want the historically correct raised pole pieces under the A-string? Most of the basses you refer to don't have this. The only one of those...
    Post by: S.F.Sorrow, Dec 2, 2022 at 8:08 PM in forum: Basses [BG]
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    The Ultimate 50's Precision Bass?

    Are you sure you haven't got this backwards? I own an AV '57 P-bass and it has the thinnest finish I've ever seen on a bass. Also the most...
    Post by: S.F.Sorrow, Dec 2, 2022 at 7:04 PM in forum: Basses [BG]
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    how long do strings keep in the package?

    In sealed plastic bags they will probably last for decades. In cardboard/paper it will depend on the string material. I stopped using Pyramid...
    Post by: S.F.Sorrow, Dec 2, 2022 at 12:25 PM in forum: Strings [BG]
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    Moving overseas - how would you transport your #1?

    Has anyone mentioned "buy a better case" yet? With a proper flight case or a least a very good quality, shock absorbing hard case I would simply...
    Post by: S.F.Sorrow, Dec 2, 2022 at 1:57 AM in forum: Basses [BG]
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    Going to Japan.

    If I went to Japan I would make sure to check out the Fender Heritage Series. I've never seen these sold outside Japan. I wouldn't be surprised if...
    Post by: S.F.Sorrow, Dec 1, 2022 at 1:43 PM in forum: Basses [BG]
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    Should I bu this squier vm ss bass to fix up?

    I have to agree with this. Agathis is not a particularly nice looking wood. Almost every single agathis bass I've played also had an extremely...
    Post by: S.F.Sorrow, Dec 1, 2022 at 1:06 AM in forum: Basses [BG]
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    Need opinions

    Roto 66s are very different to Roto 77 flats which are extremely stiff. Possibly the stiffest strings you'll ever find when comparing simular...
    Post by: S.F.Sorrow, Dec 1, 2022 at 12:35 AM in forum: Strings [BG]
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    Yamaha BB435 vs BB735A

    I'm not sure what you mean about the 735 having "the better neck"? As far as I know the 735 has the exact same neck as the 435? Please correct me...
    Post by: S.F.Sorrow, Nov 30, 2022 at 6:23 PM in forum: Basses [BG]
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    Where to send a BlackFinger for service

    I did this with when my EHX 12AY7 mic pre from that same series of tube pedals developed a loud hum. It started humming after 10-15 few minutes...
    Post by: S.F.Sorrow, Nov 30, 2022 at 2:43 AM in forum: Effects [BG]
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    Stock Squier 40th Annivesary Pickup VS Geezer EMG??

    Exactly! The pickup itself sounds great. The problem is the tone cap. At least if you want the tone control to behave like a classic P-bass. With...
    Post by: S.F.Sorrow, Nov 29, 2022 at 6:53 PM in forum: Basses [BG]