Recent content by takanobu kitao

  1. T

    How many basses do you own? (Currently) Part 2

    WARWICK STREAMER LX BLACK NIRVANA A13231907 2007/03 MARKNEUKIRCHEN GERMANY WARWICK STREAMER LX JAZZMAN HONEY VIOLIN B09097002 2002/02 MARKNEUKIRCHEN GERMANY WARWICK CORVETTE STD OIL STAINED WPS L-000197-10 2017/01 KOREA , REPUBLIC OF MUSICMAN STING RAY 4 BLACK E41535 2004/07 SAN LUIS OBISPO CA...
  2. T

    Ric 4001/4003 with real wood pickguard/TRC?

    So, here are 2 examples..... both created in Japan. The first is a lefty 4001 V63 that was linseed oiled , both body and pickguard / headstock cover. My late model 4003 is a mapleglow and I am planning to clear coat the white/wood laminated pickguard. The glossy clear should better match...
  3. T

    Ric 4001/4003 with real wood pickguard/TRC?

    I have 2021 4003 Mapleglow that is having a matching tri-laminated wood top pickguard finished...... pictures coming up. Similar effect as on my T-40 below, but not oiled on the Ric.
  4. T

    How Many Basses at the Live Gig?

    i Have 60 plus basses in my swamped collection but choose to ALWAYS take a single Santa Barbara Kubicki EX-Factor and this covers it all...
  5. T

    Bass inspired name for a dog.

    Here are a few..... Spirit..... after the Steinberger..... good for M/Female Thor...... Aria Pro II Matsumoku thru neck! aka TSB-550 Specter.. for a black or white dog? Streamer... for a water dog with webbed feet? Ric........... 4001 Dalmations? Peavey..... from the Little Rascals...
  6. T

    fender aerodyne active pickups???

    I have done this with good results.... the reason for the endeavour was to build a totally modified Aerodyne for the sake of just doing it, plus I wanted to be able to have the stupid low tones that are accessable when needed. I just satin sanded this neck so please mind the dusty photos...
  7. T

    Rickenbacker 4004

    I own three Rickenbackers presently.... 1976 4001 Jetglow that has been modified with Grovers and a Badass II.... not much different in sound to that of the 1978 4001 I owned many decades ago.... the only complaint that I have is that it suited certain types of music. Not every song can be...
  8. T

    What song first drew your interest in playing bass?

    RUSH!!!!! Back in 1981, The very first song I dissected was Red Barchetta I learned to play this by ear on a nylon classical guitar with only the E/A/D/G strings. Ged is the reason why I play a Rickenbacker and a L2 Steinberger.
  9. T

    Owning 5+ basses is like owning a dog

    I envy the Aerodyne Precision you have there amongst the others I appreciate.
  10. T

    Owning 5+ basses is like owning a dog

    Yay!!!!! Right Arm Brother!!
  11. T

    Owning 5+ basses is like owning a dog

    I have one cat and his name is Rooster.... I collect bass guitars. This brings me joy as I bring them out of the hard cases to play them on stage and in practice for the 2 bands that I am in. Quality gear is just that, and to be appreciated. Here is a list. 1. 1987 Kramer Ferrington acoustic...
  12. T

    Okay, let's be honest, is there a bass that you always have lusted after?

    I have been able to build a collection of bass guitars in the past few years. Latest bucket list axes that I own are a 1983 Steinberger L2, and a 1988 Steinberger XL2. The bass below was conceived and born in my old home town of Santa Barbara California and is Factor bass by Philip Kubicki.
  13. T

    Steinberger - L2 or XL2 - what is the REAL difference?

    Hello, I have a 1983 Brooklyn L2 and I think it is a amazing bass. I have also purchased a Newburgh 1988 XL2 and brought it home to play them back to back. They are both loaded with Rotosound Swing Bass strings in a 40/60/80/100 and both have similar PU heights. Needless to say they sound...