1) MIM Fender J 2018
2) Grabber Copy (My Dad’s first build)
2) Grabber Copy (My Dad’s first build)
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2023 was the first year in many that I haven't succumbed to GAS in any way.
Two for me in 2023...
2017 Yamaha BB435 & 2014 Fender American Special Limited Edition Sandblasted Jazz.
2017 Yamaha BB435 & 2014 Fender American Special Limited Edition Sandblasted Jazz.
These are the ones that made the cut. Down to 5. A fiver, my staple 4 ( not shown), and my fretless. The Squier is weeks old. And the Glarry...$99 bucks. Money well spent.
2023 was a huge year for me that won't be repeated.
#1 MTD 534 17 month wait
#2 Wal MK3 36 month wait
Both worth it very grateful!!
#1 MTD 534 17 month wait
#2 Wal MK3 36 month wait
Both worth it very grateful!!
Had one restored...had one made with my favorite features 
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i'll play...
recent retiree so plan from now on is keeping gas to a minimum. only two unicorns are on the list (g. gould ggj-5 with the maple neck and modulus tbx5 neck-thru's).
the two on the left are g. gould's with maple necks. next to it is a modulus qw5-19 bolt on with 19mm string spacing at the bridge. and the one on the right is a modulus tbx5 (absolute favorite!).
recent retiree so plan from now on is keeping gas to a minimum. only two unicorns are on the list (g. gould ggj-5 with the maple neck and modulus tbx5 neck-thru's).
the two on the left are g. gould's with maple necks. next to it is a modulus qw5-19 bolt on with 19mm string spacing at the bridge. and the one on the right is a modulus tbx5 (absolute favorite!).
No basses this year, but a couple of really nice tube DIs and other goodies that I either needed or replaced old goodies with.
I really enjoyed perusing through the basses that other folks acquired this last year. And looking through the others that are bound to follow.
RIGHT??....
And my NY resolution is a simple one....
Do better. And be better.....
I really enjoyed perusing through the basses that other folks acquired this last year. And looking through the others that are bound to follow.
RIGHT??....
And my NY resolution is a simple one....
Do better. And be better.....
Huh….I didn’t even know that Epiphone made an EB-1.The last night of 2023 is here and I thought I'd post my bass acquisitions for the year. I invite you to do the same even if you already sold any of them. Please post pix if you can.
Happy New Year, Y'All!!!!
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- Eastwood MRG Bass 30” passive semi-hollow (2022) set new MIC
- Epiphone EB-1 (2000) 32" Scale (MIK) bolt-on used passive
- Ibanez ASB140 semi-hollow 34” (2005) passive used MIC set
- Guild Jumbo Junior ABG Fishman preamp (2022) new MIC 23.75" set
- Epiphone Jack Casady Signature (2022) new MIC 34” Semi-Hollow set passive
- Dean Hillsboro Single MM (2011) bolt-on Active 2-band maple neck maple FB 34" MIC used
- Jon Letts - (2023) Letts Woden Padauk 27” Passive Single Coil Bolt-On String Through MIUK new
- Dean Edge Hammer 4 (2004) 34" active 2-band exposed pole pickups Bolt-On used MIK
- Schecter Corsair Semi-Hollow Body (2021) 34" 2-band active set used MIK Gold Two EMG TBHZ Humbuckers
- Dean Edge 1Q 34" (2008) Quilt Maple Top Passive DMT Soap Bars used bolt-on MIC
- Fender JP 90 refinished Poplar Tobacco Burst Gloss (formerly black) 34" P/J (1990) Passive used bolt-on MIA
- Dean Demonator Vintage 2006 Active set (MIK) used
I didn't acquire any basses in 2023. But I did release my debut album (recorded 2020-22) and sophomore album (recorded 2022-23) made with the ones I have. Here's hoping that I finish my third album and maybe acquire a new bass in 2024!
Just 3 this year.
This absolutely hideous (Just kidding, @TeeSee, it’s gorgeous) burst & tort from 1964 quickly became my #1:
This pristine tuxedo A width (1.5” nut) from 1973:
And the surprisingly excellent 60s Vintera Jazz in shoreline gold. My one and only Jazz and the first I’ve bought in years. I upgraded it with a push/pull series/parallel V/B/T. This thing smokes.
Tonight’s guest star is Peanut. She’s a good girl.
This absolutely hideous (Just kidding, @TeeSee, it’s gorgeous
) burst & tort from 1964 quickly became my #1:This pristine tuxedo A width (1.5” nut) from 1973:
And the surprisingly excellent 60s Vintera Jazz in shoreline gold. My one and only Jazz and the first I’ve bought in years. I upgraded it with a push/pull series/parallel V/B/T. This thing smokes.
Tonight’s guest star is Peanut. She’s a good girl.
Hey peanut! Say hello to ‘Lady’Just 3 this year.
This absolutely hideous (Just kidding, @TeeSee, it’s gorgeous
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This pristine tuxedo A width (1.5” nut) from 1973:
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And the surprisingly excellent 60s Vintera Jazz in shoreline gold. My one and only Jazz and the first I’ve bought in years. I upgraded it with a push/pull series/parallel V/B/T. This thing smokes.
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Tonight’s guest star is Peanut. She’s a good girl.
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That gold jazz is sweet!Just 3 this year.
This absolutely hideous (Just kidding, @TeeSee, it’s gorgeous
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This pristine tuxedo A width (1.5” nut) from 1973:
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And the surprisingly excellent 60s Vintera Jazz in shoreline gold. My one and only Jazz and the first I’ve bought in years. I upgraded it with a push/pull series/parallel V/B/T. This thing smokes.
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Tonight’s guest star is Peanut. She’s a good girl.
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Bought my last bass in 2010. Seems very unlikely that I'll ever buy another.
Forgot about the one I bought my daughter. So 2 for me. I sold her SBMM and bought her this:
SQUIER CLASSIC VIBE.
Came with:
-Warmoth neck/rosewood fretboard
-Seymour Duncan Antiquity II Pickups
I installed:
-Fender high mass bridge
-Emerson J-Bass harness
-Hipshot HB2 Clover Key Tuners
-Warwick Red Label Nickel Rounds 45-105
-Blue knobs
-White pearl pickguard
SQUIER CLASSIC VIBE.
Came with:
-Warmoth neck/rosewood fretboard
-Seymour Duncan Antiquity II Pickups
I installed:
-Fender high mass bridge
-Emerson J-Bass harness
-Hipshot HB2 Clover Key Tuners
-Warwick Red Label Nickel Rounds 45-105
-Blue knobs
-White pearl pickguard
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edmidlifecrisis
Registered mediocre bass player
Even though I'm mostly a P Bass guy, I got two J type basses this year. A Sire Marcus Miller V7 and a Fender Player Jazz (which was an unexpected purchase). I like them both although it has been an adjustment. I have played several gigs with each of them and they sound great live!!!
And I got this one too!!! Impulse purchase but I like it!
And I got this one too!!! Impulse purchase but I like it!
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Bought a few. Sold a few. The only real keepers were my 6-string Elrick and my FCS Precision.
2024 has a custom built MTD 535-24 on the way in mid-February (Road trip!!). That could very well be the one bass to rule them all.
2024 has a custom built MTD 535-24 on the way in mid-February (Road trip!!). That could very well be the one bass to rule them all.
