It Ain't Pretty, But It Sounds Really Good!

[lavmonga]

Doesn't the Artist version have the Moog electronics ala RD Artist?

 

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Pics or you ain't got it.

 

[two fingers]

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Love it! Now take a dust rag to that thing.

 

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Love it! Now take a dust rag to that thing.

What, and wipe away all of that mojo?

 

[gjohnson441496]

Well, if you listen through his technique (whether you like it or not), I hear great growly tone under there, with fingers and pick.

It might sound cleaner with some of us playing it, but a little clank? Not the end of the world. Go listen to some iconic isolated bass tracks.

Cool aesthetic, rare and unique.

I totally agree with everything you wrote. And when I play with a pick I want some clank.

 

[gjohnson441496]

I have a red one that I took apart during a lapse of good judgement. It still sits in the closet and I'm thinking about putting it back together. Mine did not sound like the one in the video.

What was, as you remember, the difference in sound?

 

[gjohnson441496]

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I knew it!

 

[gjohnson441496]

Sounds better than a P bass!

Huh.... well.... I dunno....?

 

[gjohnson441496]

Huh.... well.... I dunno....?

Sounds better than a P bass!

You’re just trying to start trouble!!! drool

 

[Spidey2112]

I like everything except the baby s**t yellow color.

Not sure whether you're describing the color of the bass, or just making a profound statement....

 

[tedious1]

Sounds better than a P bass!

Anyone got the Michael Jackson popcorn gif handy?

EDIT:
There it is!

 

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I knew it!

I can make some samples if anyone wants?

 

[jhb138]

That's rad.

 

[Resonance129]

I think it looks really cool. And although it's not overwhelmingly "different" sound-wise, it sounds pretty durn good to me.
I'd gig it.

 

[jtemple]

What was, as you remember, the difference in sound?

It sounded somewhat dead. But that could have been the strings, the amp, my taste at that time, etc.

 

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Not a fair example of typical bass playing sounds, just some chordal strumming I'm working on, Stones' "Wild Horses" on my red Gibson Victory Artist (eq neutral):

 

[bolophonic]

Would.

 

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Would.

Tonewould?

 

[BurnOut]

There's a red one that pops up on Cincinnati CL from time to time.
I could of sworn it had 2 slanted pickups, think it was in the $450 area.

 

[LYNCHMAN]

back in the early 80's i had gas for one of those...used to go to the local music store a couple times a week to drool on it...the price was $699 i think and i couldn't swing it but i bought a late 60's fender p bass from an old lady for $400....now i look back and wish i'd worked harder and got that victory....i still want one!