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  1. mgauge

    Bass is life

    played my first gig this weekend. Hadn’t played a gig in a year. What a rush. Since the gig I can’t wait for next rehearsal. I guess my point is that I love playing bass probably just as much as I love life. At 18 I remember deciding I want to play bass and that was that. Here’s to all my fellow...
  2. mgauge

    Tone for days

    I just had to post. I've owned my music man caprice for over 5 months now. Paired with my Aguilar tone hammer 500. Man, what a great bass. I feel bad for my sterling. Caprice is a shaging growler.
  3. mgauge

    My Ampeg BA300...

    While I love the tone of my new combo amp, and Ive always been a huge fan of simple amp controls, let the bass do the talking, Im very 'perplexed' as to why Ampeg (or should I say LOUD Technologies) even bothered with a compressor control on this model. It serves NO PURPOSE whatsoever.... Id...
  4. mgauge

    Oh Phil

    Phil Kennmore of Y&T passed away friday.. Y&T has always been a favorite of mine and a huge reason why I picked up the bass. Sometimes life sucks, but then sometimes we are reminded of how lucky we are to be alive and strum those strings.........
  5. mgauge

    What 2x10 can I use with the shuttle 6.0

    Getting a shuttle 6.0 anyone have any recommendations as for the 2x10 I could use with it?? I see that the shuttle pumps out up to 600 @ 4 ohms. Is there a 2x10 compatible? thanks
  6. mgauge

    SOLD FS/FT Lakland 5502

    Ive tried 4 times to get into 5 strings, but I don't think I have it in me. Looking to trade my Lakland 5502 (LH3 Pickups and preamp). Trades I will consider: Lakland 4402 (Natural, Sunburst , or Black. No deluxe please) Musicman Sterling H or HS Musicman Stingray H or HS Fender Precision...
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    Down and dirty

    This week: I moved into my friend house, he has an extra bedroom. Im 40. I cant find a damn job. Unemployment runs out in a week. I just got separated. Im losing my mind. BUT! I can always pick up my bass and even if thing suck, for a moment they are ok. Music makes everything ok. I am...
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    SOLD F/T Musicman Sterling 4H

    Up for possible trade. My 2004 Sterling Egyptian Smoke (color discontinued) with abalone pickguard (discontinued) rosewood fingerboard. Purchased in Jan. In MINT condition, with case Looking for a Lakland 44-02 or JO 44-60 Skyline, with case.
  9. mgauge

    New Lakland Ownership

    Im sure there is a thread already about this, but I prefer my two cents. Just visited the Lakland shop yesterday on my trip home to Chicago. To all who are concerned, Lakland is in GOOD hands. Hanson, the purchaser of Lakland, used to work for Lakland, and he let me know all is good, nothing is...
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    SOLD FS ONLY: StingRay 4 string Matching headstock

    Up for sale is my 2007 Musicman Stingray with Case...Barely played $750.. Local to Los Angeles preferred..Buyer pays shipping.
  11. mgauge

    GAS Issues please help

    I would LOVE some opinions...... Played a Musicman 25th anniversary 5 string and 4 string yesterday...LOVED IT... Now I want it...But it'll take about 8 months to save for it.. No biggie..(Retail $2600 - ouch). Yet its a dream bass.. BUT... Have a friend who works at ESP and can get me a bass...
  12. mgauge

    SOLD FS/FT Feeler: MusicmanStingray 5

    Im not sure how I feel about a H 5 string, so Im putting this feeler out for my 2007 Stingray 5.. In brand new condition with original hardshell case. Selling for $1000 plus shipping. Would rather trade for Stingray HH or HS 4/5 string or LAKLAND 5502.
  13. mgauge

    StingRay 5 vs Lakland 55-01

    Anyone had a chance to try these side by side??? I own a StingRay5 but Im getting the itch for a Lakland 55-01... Any opinions are welcome, thanks!
  14. mgauge

    New Living Colour album

    Just wanted to give a huge shout out to Living Colour for their new album, 'The Chair in the Doorway'... its just amazing....
  15. mgauge

    String Recommendations for my new SR5

    Just got my new StingRay 5 today... Any recommendations as to what to string with.. On my sterling I use DR High Beams.....I love them.. Im fairly new to the 5 string world. Are there any new things to consider when looking for strings?? Opinions/recommendations appreciated. Thanks.:help:
  16. mgauge

    EDEN WT405 vs SWR BASS 350 (CHROME VERSION)

    I need your opinion please.. Currently own SWR BASS 350 (CHROME VERSION), but found a great deal on an EDEN WT405. I play a Music Man Sterling and SR5 through Aguilar GS212. Love my tone, but might want to try something new with a little more power...The Eden price is a steal. Would u...
  17. mgauge

    Change my set up????

    HEres my current set-up: SWR 350 (prefender - first post red face) Aguilar GS 212 Sterling Bass & SR5.. Im considering An EDEN WT405..Found a great deal.... Anyone have a similar set up (my current or potential one) and have some thoughts pro or against changing? All opinions...
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    StingRay? Fender Jazz? Am I insane?

    Hi all, Just looking for some opinions as I cant seem to make a decision and I thought maybe some input would help. I have a MusicMan Sterling and I love it to pieces.. Years ago I had a StingRay and (like an ass) I sold it for rent or something stupid..Years later I bought an American...
  19. mgauge

    What do you use on your Sterling Bass?

    Just wanted to know what strings other people use on their Music-Man Sterling Bass... At this time I use DR Hi Beams. 100 - 45.:bassist:
  20. mgauge

    My rig

    Hi! Im new to the forum.. My longstanding rig has been my swr 350 head and aguilar gs212. I play a Fender american Jazz and a Music man sterling. Any opinions? Im also toying with the idea of a new head...My main concern is the tone I get from my sterling...Any thoughts...