Recent content by shoeltzel

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    Latest Thoughts on Boutiques

    Hello all, I'll through my two cents in if it worth anything. I've played all types of basses through the years from a Peavey T40 to Yamaha BB300 to Curbow International Exotic Petite. I am addicted to a boutique bass. Love the look and feel of a handcrafted instrument. My latest "problem: is...
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    What was your starter rig?

    1985 Yamaha BB300 through Peavey TKO 50. Nice!
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    SOLD FT/Feeler NEW Benavente double cut 5

    Interested in a cash sale? If so, how much? Thanks. Steve
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    Check out this listing on ebay

    "How much for the girl. Your women, we buy them." Every thread needs a good Blue Brothers quote
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    Best bass for whacking someone in the head?

    Is that the Red Elvises?
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    Best bass for whacking someone in the head?

    Oh man... I have a "Moses Sparrow Upright" that I would choose as a weapon. It's not really an upright, more like a bass on a stick. It swings like a cricket bat just like a steinberger, but very cheap to replace.
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    How to know which "high end" bass is for you?

    Pal up with you local music store.... ask if you can tag along to NAMM at your own expense. Amazing opportunities to see everything that's up and coming. I saw a couple of comments about higher end, boutique, etc..... here's a great rule. ...... buy the best you can afford. Better made basses...
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    Who are the most Underrated Rock players?

    As far as bass players .... Dan Brown of The Fixx. Very creative and never mentioned. Also ... Pino Palladino
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    whats your GAS right now?

    hmmm .... more basses ....... I would like the following: Benavente SC4 Fretless (preferably chambered) Low End Om Ritter Roya Alfonso Iturra
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    SWR Super Redhead-- Now what?

    I have a pre-Fender Redhead, and I would recommend the 2X10 combo also. Nice and punchy, but will still give you all the lows you need.I play a Benavente SCD5 through mine, and it handles the B just fine.