Recent content by Worf

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    Do you dance when you play bass?

    First I'm a big guy. I was 6'2" and 350 at my largest, Now I'm about 6'1" and 270. Add 3 plus feet of bass guitar swingin' around and manslaughter could/would be the charge. I dance when I play IF and only IF: 1. The stage is big enough to allow it. 2. My cord isn't currently tangled...
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    Cat dislikers, the most unpopular club on Talkbass

    I love cats... they love me... My lungs, eyes, nose and throat does NOT love them. 4 out of 4 for cat dander allergies. Still it's great when someone else's cat comes up to me and "adopts" me as his or her own. I'm good for about 10 minutes around one and less if there's more'n one. Worf
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    A Journey to the Dark Side

    In that I play bass, sing lead AND write 90% of the original material, my band mates treat me with the respect I've earned. I've been playing for pay off and on since Nixon was President. I've only left a couple of bands on bad terms and only fired from one gig cause the "Leader of the Band"...
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    Are Shorter Scales the Hottest Trend in Basses Right Now?

    Thanks for the information. The Kawai is an FIIB. As for my Les Paul, that's what the seller called it so that's what I called it. Once again thanks for the information. Worf
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    Why can't I play neck-through basses? w/ Poll

    Hmmm I have plenty of both and one set-neck. As I age the determining factor is weight and sound. For recording I have a Heartfield 5 NT that I use for tone and sustain. Live I use an Ibanez "Fieldy" because it's close in tone and MUCH lighter. Both were bought used off the Bay. I've no...
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    Are Shorter Scales the Hottest Trend in Basses Right Now?

    Wondering, I'm pretty sure my '68 Les Paul Recording Bass is considered "short scale". But I'm not sure about my Kawai "Alembic" copy? Also what about Steinbergers? Worf