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  1. Saratogacv60

    Am I the only one who doesn't care?

    I'm with you, I don't care about how thick a neck is, but I do care about the feel of the finish of a neck.
  2. Saratogacv60

    Financial troubles at Gibson

    They have several options. They could probably sell their profitable businesses like epiphone, which would raise some cash. License the Gibson brand in Asia for everything except guitar and bass. Then sell the Gibson brand to a company that would actually make great Gibson style guitars in...
  3. Saratogacv60

    Should I buy an amp now or wait?

    The rumble 500 is a great amp and should serve you well for a long time. While you can learn a lot without a decent amp, even unplugged or with headphones, I think to really fall in love with the instrument you need to feel the power of the low end that can really only come from 1 15 inch...
  4. Saratogacv60

    Was Jaco completely self taught?

    Ill never understand the concept that formal music education is in someways harmful to music creativity. Jaco didnt espouse this belief himself and taught music in a formal environment at the university level. What I take from the inumerable stories of great musicians who learn by ear, is that...
  5. Saratogacv60

    How's the bass selection in your town?

    We have the standard GC selection in the DC area with 2 exceptions: Atomic Music Official Site This shop has roughly as many basses as guitars, their stock comes from whatever comes through the door. Prices are good and trades are fair. And Invalid Link Removed This is a high end bass shop...
  6. Saratogacv60

    VERY Interesting article on the Guitar's Demise.....

  7. Saratogacv60

    $100 bass vs $10,000 bass

    Yup, never underestimate bragging right amungst rich people.
  8. Saratogacv60

    $100 bass vs $10,000 bass

    Gotta pay the bills
  9. Saratogacv60

    $100 bass vs $10,000 bass

    I dont think its purely altruistic for the rich guy to loan out the instrument, it gains value because it was played by him.
  10. Saratogacv60

    $100 bass vs $10,000 bass

    If you see his other videos he plays figit spinner style, plays chili pepper (literal chili pepper) style, tool (literally plays with hammers ect) style ect. But he also plays lots of diiferent styles of muic.
  11. Saratogacv60

    $100 bass vs $10,000 bass

    He is a youtube star who happens to play bass. Gimics get clicks, it is just the culture of youtube. He has done some impressive videos, for example he played 100 bass lines in a row. He is making money by getting clicks, thats not going to happen if he was just doing covers or things of that...
  12. Saratogacv60

    Two bassists may be one too many

    There is a very good reason you can have 2 guitarists and its extremely rare to have 2 bassists. It is more common to have 2 drummers than 2 bassists. Theoretically, you could have a lead bass and a rhythem bass, but probably not for the music you are playing. If she want to play bass on a...
  13. Saratogacv60

    51 Precision Bass Build

    Sonic blue: Invalid Link Removed
  14. Saratogacv60

    51 Precision Bass Build

    I didnt want to spend $900 on the MIJ reissues and as nice as the vm squiers are, $400 seemed a little steep for a bass that was not string through and didnt have colors that I liked. So for about the same price as a vm squire 50s bass, I began my journey to building from unfinished parts. The...
  15. Saratogacv60

    Cab Recommendations For Quilter BB800 Head

    Bergantino makes a neo 4ohm 2x12 cab. It is very nice.
  16. Saratogacv60

    More important - bass or amp?

    I have found that once I got a good amp and cab rig my gas for amps and cabs went down to almost nil. But there are always different basses that are different enough to pique my interest. Though I might be interested in a berg b amp when they get a little cheaper on the used market to match my...
  17. Saratogacv60

    G&L JB USA vs. Fender Adam Clayton Signature Jazz

    The g&l jb is a jazz bass clone with 60s pickup spacing. ie it has a pickguard
  18. Saratogacv60

    Was 1980 the worst year for bass guitar quality?

    I know there are 1980 g&ls but the pickings seem to be few compares to later in the decade.
  19. Saratogacv60

    Was 1980 the worst year for bass guitar quality?

    Im glad i started this thread, it does seem like the japanese were making some good stuff, and richenbacker was fine too. But it is a little disappointing that there wasnt much on the american side besides high end boutique stuff like alembic or Steinberg. A few years earlier or later earnie...
  20. Saratogacv60

    NBD-Stingray 5 Anniversary Edition

    I am not a fan of the 1 piece pickguard/control plate. Especially when the 5 string stingray classic has a separate pickguard and control plate. The old stingrays 4H with piezo had 5 control knobs so its not a space issue, its a choice. But that is a matter of taste, that neck is beautiful...
  21. Saratogacv60

    Was 1980 the worst year for bass guitar quality?

    I heard it was a thing to get a bass from your birth year and started checking out reverb and noticed that my birth year (1980) had not almost nothing interesting. In 1980 fender was still in their CBS nadir. So while there might be a gem out there, a fender is probably out. Musicman seems to...
  22. Saratogacv60

    I'm tired of hearing this... (NOT RAP BASHING THREAD)

    Life is too short to listen to music you dont like. I'm not a rap fan, but i dont have to listen to anything i dont like or are interested in.
  23. Saratogacv60

    Leo got it right the ____ time

    Youre probably right because g&ls dont have the same heritage as fender and MM in terms of famous players and endorcements. And their estetic is quite 80s which limits their appeal. But imho they make the best usa made basses based on quality and workmanship.
  24. Saratogacv60

    FedEx Nightmare Barefaced FOUND!!! Post 122

    The not delivering on the day its scheduled and losing a day off sucks. At least one cab arrived, the'll find the second one eventually. But in the grand scheme this is small potatoes.
  25. Saratogacv60

    Anti-G.A.S. Help Needed Please

  26. Saratogacv60

    Have you ever tried to play left-handed? (and are you left-handed?)

    Am right handed and play right handed. I remember when i was first starting to play that it feels awkward no matter what. I have always been surprised that guitar handedness is defined by the plucking hand and not the fretting hand. I think that it is more a matter of tradition than anything...
  27. Ampeg Dan Armstrong 90s RI w/ohsc

    Comment by 'Saratogacv60' on the classified ad 'Ampeg Dan Armstrong 90s RI w/ohsc'

    My pedal game is quite pathetic. I basically use my zoom b3 for everything, which did nothing satisfying my pedal itch. I am looking for a compressor, preamp, di, and a delay.
  28. Saratogacv60

    For Sale/Trade Ampeg Dan Armstrong 90s RI w/ohsc

    My pedal game is quite pathetic. I basically use my zoom b3 for everything, which did nothing satisfying my pedal itch. I am looking for a compressor, preamp, di, and a delay.
  29. Ampeg Dan Armstrong 90s RI w/ohsc

    Comment by 'Saratogacv60' on the classified ad 'Ampeg Dan Armstrong 90s RI w/ohsc'

  30. Saratogacv60

    For Sale/Trade Ampeg Dan Armstrong 90s RI w/ohsc

  31. Ampeg Dan Armstrong 90s RI w/ohsc

    For sale Ampeg Dan Armstrong 90s RI w/ohsc

    90s reissue lucite Dan Armstrong bass. It comes with both the DB and CB pickups and original hardshell case. The good: the neck and body are in great condition as are the electronics. There is some very light pitting on the bridge. Its been a well used bass and is Almost 20 years old. The not...
    $1,150.00
  32. Saratogacv60

    For Sale/Trade Ampeg Dan Armstrong 90s RI w/ohsc

    90s reissue lucite Dan Armstrong bass. It comes with both the DB and CB pickups and original hardshell case. The good: the neck and body are in great condition as are the electronics. There is some very light pitting on the bridge. Its been a well used bass and is Almost 20 years old. The not...
  33. Saratogacv60

    Feedback reply by Saratogacv60

    Item arrived before i exected and in original box. Seller is A1+++++.
  34. Saratogacv60

    Feedback posted by Saratogacv60 on LeonD

    Ultra fast shipping and great communication.
  35. BeatBuddy Drum Machine Pedal & Footswitch

    Comment by 'Saratogacv60' on the classified ad 'BeatBuddy Drum Machine Pedal & Footswitch'

    Does it come with a flash card?
  36. Saratogacv60

    SOLD BeatBuddy Drum Machine Pedal & Footswitch

    Does it come with a flash card?
  37. Saratogacv60

    And then my wife says... (bass man cave post)

    I think it comes down to its just not a story if your spouce neither discourages nor encourages a hobby.
  38. Saratogacv60

    Convert me!

  39. Saratogacv60

    Paging all members of The Order of the Tort, please report.

    My first real build. Highway one body and tuners, jazz all parts neck, and quarter pounder pups.
  40. Saratogacv60

    Craigslist ad: Band seeking THE bassist?!?

    You spelled bong incorrectly
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