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    Bassist to Guitarist Ratio

    Locally it seems the other way around. We have a small jam group, with a few core members and a few "floaters" who come and go. Out of all of...
    Post by: Sponson Thrisby, Jul 23, 2022 in forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
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    Fujigen FGN Club

    I have a MJ Expert (in white), and the only time I've encountered bothersome noise is at a jam buddy's place when standing directly under...
    Post by: Sponson Thrisby, Mar 23, 2022 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    Why scooping the mids is BAD

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    Post by: Sponson Thrisby, Feb 19, 2022 in forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
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    Made in the USA? Does it really mean anything in the bass world today?

    It often means a much higher price. While quality may be better than some other countries, it isn't necessarily true. I've heard about plenty of...
    Post by: Sponson Thrisby, Feb 18, 2022 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    #1 basses (Let's see 'em) [Poll]

    The one and only (for now). Every time GAS strikes, I remind myself that the one I have is really good. [ATTACH]
    Post by: Sponson Thrisby, Feb 16, 2022 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    The world's most hated songs

    I believe Baby Shark is now listed as a war crime.
    Post by: Sponson Thrisby, Feb 16, 2022 in forum: Miscellaneous [BG]
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    String Thru - D'Addario XL

    Long scale is ok. I have them on my FGN. 34", String through. Works fine. Plenty of length for wraps.
    Post by: Sponson Thrisby, Feb 15, 2022 in forum: Strings [BG]
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    Question for Gee-tar Players

    Too many questions: Budget, type of music, physical strength (yes, really)? My experience: I had a little Line 6 Spider 15 at one point....
    Post by: Sponson Thrisby, Feb 13, 2022 in forum: Amps and Cabs [BG]
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    Rosewood vs pao how can a noob tell the difference

    Yeah, I was going to say this. PF used to be a premium wood. Then when supplies of RW tightened up it was brought out as a "substitute" which...
    Post by: Sponson Thrisby, Feb 11, 2022 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    What are you working on at the moment?

    My study/practice routine seems to follow a pattern: 1. Have some time, make some progress. 2. Life and other people interfere, progress stops. 3....
    Post by: Sponson Thrisby, Feb 11, 2022 in forum: General Instruction [BG]
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    Let's see your "sleeper" basses

    FGN EMJ. The whole brand seems to be a 'sleeper'. Great stuff, but not a lot of attention to them (in comparison to other brands). This one is...
    Post by: Sponson Thrisby, Feb 9, 2022 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    Tru-Oil Finish

    Post by: Sponson Thrisby, Feb 8, 2022 in forum: Luthier's Corner
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    Tru-Oil Finish

    Yes, I forgot to mention thinning it out. Use pure mineral spirits. Sorry, can't recall the ratio.
    Post by: Sponson Thrisby, Feb 8, 2022 in forum: Luthier's Corner