Recent content by Silverpen

Skyline 55-01, here: I have a set of Nordstrand Zen Blades, which I installed with a Nordstrand 3B-5A (had to look that last up...). Very clean. Generally Modern sounding, full stop. Switchable low/medium midrange control, stacked treble and bass knobs. And it also has a Tone knob, which can...

An instrument for rock/metal/punk? And you'd like a knee-jerk, simple, no-thought-required answer? Get a second (third.. fourth...) hand P-Bass Done

Greetings and Salutations! Not sure what year yours is, but my 5501 had Bartolinis. I swapped out the electronics for a Nordstrand pre because I decided there was too much noise when I turned up the treble control. While I was at it, I also did the pickups for a set of Nordy Zen Blades. Love...

Very Sweet - Two different pickguards loaded with different pickups?

Is this the part where some d*ck steps in and declares "Pics, or it didn't happen.."? ;):laugh:

I think this was 79... Yes - That bandanna tied around my waist. Not sure it'd fit my THIGH now!

I pissed off the sales guy at GC pretty bad when I ignored his chatter, sat down, & pulled out a capo, feeler gauges, and a fret rocker... Not sure what he was upset about, but the used Lakie I was looking at checked out fine. Still - Might be an entertaining thing to do, just on principle...

I've found it depends: If your drummer is a busy player, that leaves less room to explore on the bass.

Gorgeous Bass! *LOVE* that Blue!! :bassist::bassist::bassist:

A little more aggressive/focussed sounding than the OEM Barts. Definitely a thoroughly modern sound. The preamp stacks the Bass and Treble controls, adding a Tone knob. I thought that last might be nice for working in passive mode. That's not the case, but it is nice for adjusting the...

Because you asked :p The update: Physically, it's going well: Strength/endurance is coming back and coordination is much better. Though none are yet what they should be. I remember more than I thought I did. Or... at least my muscles do. Still have huge gaps - For each time my hands...

...about as much as anyone anywhere else, I should think: At an event, if it's called for

3 Tone Lakland Skyline

Thanks Doug :) Yah - Over a 10 year break. Was something approaching half decent back in the day: Could play Steve Harris to the bone. Plus Rush, Yes, etc... Now? I remember bits and pieces. Enough to have a sense of how much I've lost. Picked up a Phil Jones Bighead to practice with...

Greetings and Salutations - Returning from a 10+ year break and, having picked up this 55-01, read through the last few months worth of posts. Working on recovering what's in my meat~brainz, as well as trying to not be ashamed at how bad my coordination has gotten and (especially) how weak my...