Recent content by vanern

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    Wishbass Club 2.0....Out of the Ashes

    Not sure, but I think it's Ash. I love the contrast with the grain filler on whatever stain was used (it came to me that way).
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    Wishbass Club 2.0....Out of the Ashes

    Picked this beauty up as a husk a year or so ago and just getting around to messing with it.
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    NBD: Squier Paranormal Rascal Bass in CANDY APPLE RED!

    NBD for me as well. Love the tone and love the finish. A white pearloid pick guard is in order. but only after I swap the rounds for a set of LaBella Deep Talking Flats.
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    Need help dating a Robin Freedom Bass

    Thank you, I just messaged them.
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    Need help dating a Robin Freedom Bass

    Hello everyone. I have recently taken ownership of an early Freedom bass. The only markings I can find are in the control cavity where “#0001” is clearly written. This bass also has a plain neck plate, a basic fender style bridge, and Grover tuners, all of which are different than any other...
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    ISO: Gold 3 Hole Jazz Bass Control Plate

    Does anyone know of a source for this item?
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    The official Ibanez Blazer/Roadstar Club

    Totally, my RB850 is a tone monster.
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    Sire Bass Club!

    Probably a long shot, but does anyone know if Sire is planning on getting into the hollowbody or semi-hollowbody bass arena
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    Wishbass Club 2.0....Out of the Ashes

    Yes, I live in the Rutland, VT area and own three Wishbasses. We talked before via private message.
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    Sire M7 Club

    The burst on the first generation M7 reminds me of what Carvin/Kiesel call Dragonburst. I like both finishes equally.
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    The official Ibanez Blazer/Roadstar Club

    Good information, thank you for sharing.
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    The official Ibanez Blazer/Roadstar Club

    Stock Ibanez humbuckers, circa 1985.
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    The official Ibanez Blazer/Roadstar Club

    Just picked this up at my local GC. Squeeeeee!!!!!!
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    Sire M7 Club

    Here is my latest acquisition, M7 Fretless. Great bass.
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    Phil Jones Bass Owners' Club

    Pulled the trigger on a C8 to go with my C4. Needless to say, I’m beyond ecstatic. It sounds amazing, and plenty loud to boot. The visual difference in drivers is messing with what little OCD’s I have, but I’ll manage.