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Yeah you have. All the Vintage models (and I believe any model with a pickguard) will have top and back routes... basically a big hole in the body that the control plate (or guard) covers on the front and the main electronics cover covers on the back.
don't worry, the sky is not falling!
It may not be everyone's cup of tea but I know it works -
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Yep. And he's worked with Kenny Loggins before, as also shown on his facebook page..
https://www.facebook.com/george.j.hawkins.1
Sweet bass, man - congrats. Have you thought about doing a parchment guard? I like the contrast of a plain PG against a nice top - would make it really pop. What kind of fingerboard are you planning to go with? I'd have to do Braz RW. Can you post pics of that bass when finished? Absolutely beautiful!
Joeykun
pronounced ジョーイくん
- Jun 22, 2007
- 4,200
- 16,150
- Disclosures
- Endorsing: LAKLAND SADOWSKY GENZLER DARKGLASS NORDSTRAND TEMPLEBOARD KIRLIN DRSTRINGS ACCESS
I believe so. They have made upgrades such as pickups in the Modern series.
But, I believe woods, necks, etc remain the same. I'm sure Roger will chime in
To confirm.
I have 3 really nice 5 string basses...all I've played, since the mid 90's is 5 strings...
Ran into an old friend today and told him that I'm considering buying a 4 string (considering a Sadowsky) but my concern is that I'd miss the B string and wouldn't play it that much (so why pay so much $$$)
Anyway...he insisted that I take home his 2005 Metro to play for a week or so...and after the first hour (til my son came home) I was FLOORED by the difference in the sound and response from the preamp...
Playability is nice...build quality, etc....all what you'd expect from an instrument in that price range...but the SOUND!!!!
My mouth is watering...
Ran into an old friend today and told him that I'm considering buying a 4 string (considering a Sadowsky) but my concern is that I'd miss the B string and wouldn't play it that much (so why pay so much $$$)
Anyway...he insisted that I take home his 2005 Metro to play for a week or so...and after the first hour (til my son came home) I was FLOORED by the difference in the sound and response from the preamp...
Playability is nice...build quality, etc....all what you'd expect from an instrument in that price range...but the SOUND!!!!
My mouth is watering...
Joeykun
pronounced ジョーイくん
- Jun 22, 2007
- 4,200
- 16,150
- Disclosures
- Endorsing: LAKLAND SADOWSKY GENZLER DARKGLASS NORDSTRAND TEMPLEBOARD KIRLIN DRSTRINGS ACCESS
Maple quilt just doesn't get any better!!! That's absolutely ski slope stuff. Best I've ever seen.
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