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Let’s See Those Beautiful 6 Strings!
- Thread starter TheMadBassist88
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Very cool to see another Basslab here! There can't be many of them around. I have a 2001 L-Bow 5 string and I absolutely love it.
The only six string I have at the moment is this really cool Manne fretless from 1990. It has beautiful figured maple wings.
77stingray
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My scratch built 6 string and my Frankenfretless 6 string.
Picked up the same bass 6 months ago and I love it. My first 6er. Was worried about the spacing at first but it hasn't been a problem adjusting or switching between 4s, 5s, & 6s
Wow! You don't see many Surine basses around, that one is a beauty.
Plays great, just not a fan of the pickups or preamp.
Yep yep. I'll see if I can't get a better pic later today.
This thread is 
. Im glad to see so many offerings at a wide range of price points.
Those Ibanez and that Peavey Cirrus, and Tobias really stand out, But everything is just lovely. Im looking forward to seeing the Yamaha, Ken Smith, MusicMan Bongo and MTD offerings .
. Im glad to see so many offerings at a wide range of price points.Those Ibanez and that Peavey Cirrus, and Tobias really stand out, But everything is just lovely. Im looking forward to seeing the Yamaha, Ken Smith, MusicMan Bongo and MTD offerings .
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I would love to have a Bongo 6!! That’s my dream bass……sigh, maybe one dayThis thread is
Those Ibanez and that Peavey Cirrus, and Tobias really stand out, But everything is just lovely. Im looking forward to seeing the Ken Smith, MusicMan Bongo and MTD offerings .
Put some $$$ aside and check often on GC used . Ive seen some great deals on used Bongo 6 models there. Thats is how I snagged my BFR Fretless Fuego for close to 1K less than new price. I almost went for a Bongo 6 in aqua blue sparkle that they kept dropping the price on . They seem to price 6 strings and fretless models too low because they dont sell as quickly .
I hear that! Yea I think many people are “scared” of a 6 to be honest, that may be why there’s many to be had. I steered clear for years and finally took a chance. Now I can’t see myself going back haha. Thanks for the heads my friend up I’ll definitely take a looksie.
Oh, also check out Music Go Round online. great deals to be had there too.
Many people fear the fretless too. I sure did for a long time. So glad I finally took the plunge.
Cool cool LadyLoveOh, also check out Music Go Round online. great deals to be had there too.
Many people fear the fretless too. I sure did for a long time. So glad I finally took the plunge.
I love my Dingwall Afterburner. Best low B and high C I've ever tried. One of my favorite modern visual designs, too.
The old P-bass might seem like a polar opposite, but they have more in common than one might think. Both are passive and have flatwound strings. Apparently the Dingwall pickup coils are split & placed in the classic P position. (Can sort of tell from the photo??) Apparently it's no accident that the sound has been well received, onstage and in the studio.
The old P-bass might seem like a polar opposite, but they have more in common than one might think. Both are passive and have flatwound strings. Apparently the Dingwall pickup coils are split & placed in the classic P position. (Can sort of tell from the photo??) Apparently it's no accident that the sound has been well received, onstage and in the studio.
I no longer own any of these, but man I’ve been missing them all a lot recently. Especially missing the MTD and Muck! That muck was just insanely easy to play!
