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    Alder, ash, maple, rosewood = best jazz Jaco burp?

    I've been away from talkbass for a few months. It's good to see that people are just as hard headed about their "scientific" positions on the tone...
    Post by: WoodyG3, Jul 14, 2016 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    "Official" Carvin and Kiesel Club - Part 3

    It's actually bass, treble, mid with mid closest to the bridge on this preamp. Kind of an odd arrangement that Carvin used for several years.
    Post by: WoodyG3, Jan 18, 2016 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    My Jazz bass sounds like a Jazz bass...

    You've been punked if you thought this was a serious thread.
    Post by: WoodyG3, Jan 2, 2016 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    "Official" Carvin and Kiesel Club - Part 3

    These are the best videos for setup I have found: [MEDIA] [MEDIA] It's a Lakland video, but the info is fine for most any bass. I think...
    Post by: WoodyG3, Dec 11, 2015 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    Lakland Skyline pricing is baffling to me

    The "most simple bass on the planet." as you call a P-bass, still needs to have a very high quality neck and great quality control if it is to be...
    Post by: WoodyG3, Dec 7, 2015 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    Lakland Skyline pricing is baffling to me

    I have to laugh at the whole "where the bass is made" thing. My Skyline is as good or better from a quality/workmanship standpoint than any MIA...
    Post by: WoodyG3, Dec 7, 2015 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    Carvin PB/SB/JB Bridge Problems

    Call Carvin and I'd bet they will send you a replacement bridge. These aren't the greatest bridges, but they do the job.
    Post by: WoodyG3, Dec 1, 2015 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    "Official" Carvin and Kiesel Club - Part 3

    New doesn't mean better. I've yet to be blown away by any of the new pickups or preamps.I still like the original J99 pickups better than the new...
    Post by: WoodyG3, Nov 24, 2015 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    "Official" Carvin and Kiesel Club - Part 3

    The B40/B50 was actually an update of the B4/B5 that came before, and these all came before the SB. The B series bass came out at a time when...
    Post by: WoodyG3, Nov 24, 2015 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    "Official" Carvin and Kiesel Club - Part 3

    Of course they were. No surprise considering the direction the company is going.
    Post by: WoodyG3, Nov 23, 2015 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    "Official" Carvin and Kiesel Club - Part 3

    I still like the original J99 pickups better than the newer variants . I've heard good things about those DiMarzios. Sounds like a good swap.
    Post by: WoodyG3, Sep 4, 2015 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    "Official" Carvin and Kiesel Club - Part 3

    I had to look up "chatoyency." I'm sure I'm not the only one. :)
    Post by: WoodyG3, Sep 4, 2015 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    "Official" Carvin and Kiesel Club - Part 3

    Yuck. An ebony board would have made that bass look great.
    Post by: WoodyG3, Sep 1, 2015 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    "Official" Carvin and Kiesel Club - Part 3

    I actually think the idea of branding certain guitar/bass models as Kiesel is a cool idea, and the whole family history is interesting and the...
    Post by: WoodyG3, Aug 21, 2015 in forum: Basses [BG]
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    "Official" Carvin and Kiesel Club - Part 3

    <sarcasm>Yeah, but guys, the new "modern" curved knob pattern of the preamp knobs is just so freaking cool! :) </sarcasm> I'll just go ahead and...
    Post by: WoodyG3, Aug 20, 2015 in forum: Basses [BG]