Recent content by Vilas65

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    What Is "Bass Alder"?

    LOL. I wasn't too sure about the Top Load Truss Rod or the 60 Head Scoop, either. Appears that English is not this writer's first language. Thanks for your comments, everyone. I believe I'll pass on a new bass, for now, unless I come across a rainbow trout Precison.
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    What Is "Bass Alder"?

    Check this description. First item. Is it me? Loving the fish material. Laughed my bass off. Fender Custom Shop 60 Jazz Bass Relic Vintage White Alder Body AAA Rosewood Fingerboard 2022 | Reverb
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    What Is "Bass Alder"?

    I've been looking at some Custom Shop Jazz Basses, and I'm seeing "bass alder" referred to for the body wood. Since there is such a thing as "basswood," I'm wondering if this is some kind of combination of basswood and alder. Or are they suggesting that the body on these basses is made of a...
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    Anyone ever “breakup” with their Sweetwater Sales Rep?

    I shop on Sweetwater. Then when I've decided what I want, I buy it from Musicians Friend. I'm not crazy about M-F, but at least they do not harass me for buying something from them.