Recent content by Zoidberg523

I have a D-5 and I love it. The electronics give it a wide range of tones, and the bass has a good feel to it. Sustain is good, and the quality is good overall; the Merbau wood in particular seems to be pretty durable. I would buy the D-4 over a B series, but mostly because I am a fan of...

Was it a boxer's fracture? If so, I feel your pain; I broke my knuckle about a month ago, and can still barely move my right pinky. I couldn't play for almost a week after surgery, but I'm thankful that it wasn't my left hand (I'm a right handed player). :rolleyes:

Indeed, could you PM me a price? I'm likin' it!

+1 Being guitarded has been found not only to inflate the ego, but also the brain, causing acute attacks of stupidity and ignorance. :D

The Kramer Duke may be a good choice; Steinberger-like, but on the cheap. I've played a couple and liked them; beware though. Like a lot of 80's Kramer basses, they have aluminum necks; some like them, some don't. It never bothered me. :bassist:

I have craved a jetglo 4003 Ric for years. :( It remains elusive... :rollno:

Thanks guys! I'll just use good old elbow grease and a handkerchief, and lemon oil for the 'boards. Good thing I decided to ask first. Thanks again everyone. :D

Okay, I did a search and came up with no clear and concise answers. Is it okay to use windex? Normally, I use Old English, but I ran out (bass cleaning day, and I have rather a lot to clean). So, is windex okay to use on: *body *fretboard *lined fingerboards *pickguards *chrome *necks EDIT...

+1 Great analogy. :)

+10 indeed. :scowl:

I don't believe it's a Marquis; more of a run-of-the-mill-blatant-rip-off-era copy bass, lol. It plays alright though; Short scale (which I like in a practice bass), but the frets need dressing BAD.

I have nine; most of em' are cheapies. 1. Fender Jazz (fretless) 2. ESP D-5 3. Rogue acoustic/electric 4. Harmony P-bass copy (c. 1980's) 5. Conrad hollowbody (double cutaway, c. 1970's) 6. Premier P-bass copy 7. Epiphone Thunderbird IV (Goth version) 8. Squier Bronco 9. Yamaha RBX 374...

+1000 Never make luxury purchases on a card; why pay close to 20% more just to save a little time.... :rolleyes:

Cant believe no one's said it yet, so...... CONGRATULATIONS on the upcoming child! I wish I had a spare bass right now for ya man, I know how you feel; I just broke my right hand and wont be playing bass for about a month.... :crying: Good luck in both music and parentage (maybe not in that...

+1 Says it all.....