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Original plans had to change due to a phase issue. So, one switch is not in use. It ended up with a dual output plate, which remedied the phase issue. So, for now the P has a volume only and it’s own output. The lipstick singles have a 3 way selector switch (neck/both/bridge) a volume and a tone running to an output jack.
The lipsticks and switch offer 3 radically different sounds. The P is crazy good on its own! I’m a big fan of Dimarzio P pickups and the Sheehan Relentless is their latest and I love it!
I’ll be able to tell more about it when I run it to two rigs at the same time.
Schwiiiig!!!! Love that CAR!! Now that’s the way to start the New Year
OH MY, WHERE DO I START! That thing is a beast! The lipstick pups alone give a VERY SCHEFF like tone. The neck lipstick pup is super punchy. The bridge lipstick pup is super sweet to me soloed, nice finger style tone. Together the lipsticks nice and scooped. That chrome P pup is so in your face very loud. I’m not a P guy, but if I was that would be the pup for me. NOW, the P and the neck lipstick give a nice Ric tone! Somebody that wants a rock tone played with a pick, this delivers for days! This bass is so versatile just by moving had position while playing, more so than most. Extremely versatile. We had two rigs going, so very different approaches to amplification and cabs.
Thanks for having me over Max, and for letting me use that SWEET Genzler bass array cabinet and Mesa amp! Max’s rig hides nothing! You hear everything the bass gives. My tube-y Streamliner and tweeterless Aggie have a different flavor. Both rigs together, once we got the volumes right, really let the “tractor” shine!
I’ve had several Ricks (vintage to modern). I’ve never played Roundabout, but I was able to play that lick we’ve all heard, using a credit card for a pick... I really think it would fool people!
The neck pickup solo’d gives a little of that 51 style single coil P bass bark that I love, but it’s got much more booty!
The bridge pickup solo’d sounds better to me than a typical jazz bridge pup. Maybe I’m just partial to these Kent Armstrongs???
Also played my 44-01 through both rigs and compared the vast array of tones we heard. What treat to be able to compare soo much.
That 01 is perfect! And 3 pounds lighter than my red beast.
Did not appreciate the light weight of my 01 till I picked up the Red Beast. The tones from Big Red just slays!
I quite like the transparent pick guard on the 55-01 and the Delano pickups. That's a significant upgrade and one of the reasons
I waited until the 55-02's came out before I bought the Skyline. Nice basses indeed.
I waited until the 55-02's came out before I bought the Skyline. Nice basses indeed.
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Needs a fancy strap..... Holla!!
At it’s weight, probably needs a strap made from that cable that the navy catches fighter jets with on carriers!
Tru dat! Big Red is way HEAVY! A strap with some padding in the right spot. I like straps with a padded slider. John hooked me up with one that is awesome.
This the awesome custom strap John made for me. Wide to nicely distribute weight and the sliding pad is what I look for in a strap.
Oops, didn’t mean to post so many pics!
Nordstrand Big Singles. Love them very bold and lively. Combined with an Audere custom pre.
