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Les Paul basses.

#21
SurferJoe46 said:
I can only say that I might have not bought it new for the sheer weight of it - but I don't regret selling it for the VM-Jazz.

The Jazz has turned out to be a sweetie too:::

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Come to think for a minute - the VM lent itself to customizing and modding a lot better than the LPS might ever.
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Wow. That looks gorgeous.
I've been thinking, if I can't find a good Les Paul bass, I'll go for a CV '50s P-Bass.
 
#22
I seriously believe there are very good LPs out there. I know they have to sounds I like and the looks - although they are heavy.

What I don't follow in your logic is going from a LP to a Precision - two very different birds methinks.

Don't get me wrong - I love my Ps and Js - but a LP seems to be more along the lines of a SR500 (which I also have).
 
#23
SurferJoe46 said:
I seriously believe there are very good LPs out there. I know they have to sounds I like and the looks - although they are heavy.

What I don't follow in your logic is going from a LP to a Precision - two very different birds methinks.

Don't get me wrong - I love my Ps and Js - but a LP seems to be more along the lines of a SR500 (which I also have).
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I know I can get a tone I like out of both basses. I'm familiar with both neck types, and body weight. But it really all depends on which I have a better feel for. I always try out basses before I buy them. But from what I've been reading, the quality of a CV/VM is better than an Epi LP Special bass. (This is a horrible stereotype, but...) I'm Jewish and my father, who's also a musician, taught me to try to get the best bang for my buck.
 
#33
OkkultistBass said:
I like the Silverburst one.
How do they sound?
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That one is my favorite as well.

They sound pretty much like whatever you want EXCEPT the pickups are not "modern, super-bright" so you probably can't do Alembic sounds. There are no tone controls, three volumes. The volume setting and how/where you play determines the sound. FWIW, they come with Hipshot Type B bridges.
http://store.hipshotproducts.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=350

Examples after 4 years of use and learning the no-tone control bass:
All neck pickup played near the neck = Gibson mudbucker sound, 60's bass sound, or (if muted correctly) upright bass sound.
All neck pickup played normally = close to a 64 T-bird with fresh Rotosounds except a lot brighter(maple not mahogany).
All rear pickup = Jaco-ish sound
Mix front 100% + rear 80% = T-Bird to Ric sound
Middle pickup? Hardly used but can do, soloed, Fender sounds and is good for using solo when my strings are old/dead(cut the front pickup to 0%). Makes dud strings sound new(less boomy).

Throw a Line 6 BassPODXTLive or similar on these and you can cover a LOT of sounds.

The only caveat with these is they have a FAST neck. Not skinny but thinner(fretboard to back) than say a P. Using standard or heavy gauge strings can cause problems. I'm on 40-60-80-100 Roto's but will probably mix sets to 45-65-80-100 in the near future to bring a touch more fullness to the D and G.

The Silverburst came from Ishibashi
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for....$200 + $105(?) shipping. I was going to eBay the pickups or use them in a Brice T-Bird here until I played the bass. Ain't no way it's getting parted out now.
 
#36
Johnny Crab said:
That one is my favorite as well.

They sound pretty much like whatever you want EXCEPT the pickups are not "modern, super-bright" so you probably can't do Alembic sounds. There are no tone controls, three volumes. The volume setting and how/where you play determines the sound. FWIW, they come with Hipshot Type B bridges.
4 String B Style Bass Bridge > Store > Hipshot Products

Examples after 4 years of use and learning the no-tone control bass:
All neck pickup played near the neck = Gibson mudbucker sound, 60's bass sound, or (if muted correctly) upright bass sound.
All neck pickup played normally = close to a 64 T-bird with fresh Rotosounds except a lot brighter(maple not mahogany).
All rear pickup = Jaco-ish sound
Mix front 100% + rear 80% = T-Bird to Ric sound
Middle pickup? Hardly used but can do, soloed, Fender sounds and is good for using solo when my strings are old/dead(cut the front pickup to 0%). Makes dud strings sound new(less boomy).

Throw a Line 6 BassPODXTLive or similar on these and you can cover a LOT of sounds.

The only caveat with these is they have a FAST neck. Not skinny but thinner(fretboard to back) than say a P. Using standard or heavy gauge strings can cause problems. I'm on 40-60-80-100 Roto's but will probably mix sets to 45-65-80-100 in the near future to bring a touch more fullness to the D and G.

The Silverburst came from Ishibashi
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for....$200 + $105(?) shipping. I was going to eBay the pickups or use them in a Brice T-Bird here until I played the bass. Ain't no way it's getting parted out now.
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I'm digging that webstore. They have some colorways I've never seen before. Definitely worth the extra for shipping.
Might have to purchase from there.
 
#37
I have a Gibson Les Paul "money "bass. Let me tell you, this is one of the nicest basses I have ever played. Ceramic pickups are hot as hell, beautiful satin finish on neck and body,

Its a real joy to play! Bridge is not the most convenient, as far as adjustments, thats the only downfall.

The natural satin finish, and the manhat. blue were produced in limited #s (400 I think) They were a Gibson guitar of the week thing.... but I think there were also other colors made in 2007 though.

Very nice instrument, double cutaway,if you like that sort of thing, and come up on E-Bay occasionally at a decent price.

Right in your range! I reccomend giving one of these a try!
 

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