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#5,766
Ballin'bass said:
so im deciding i don't really dig the whole 5 string thing. i'm thinking of selling the q5 i just acquired or just returning it. probably to purchase a different bass. anyone interested let me know. i'll do a good deal for ya. I have one week before i have to return it, so lemme know.
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I get that. I played a Q6 all through college and beyond. Then, I started playing 4 again for my more blues and rock gigs. Now I don't like the feel at all anymore. But, as 6's go, the Q6 is very comfy.
 
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I got a LP pickup for my FU4 and comparing my bass to the one that has been demoed recently, I can tell that I find that LP + graphite neck is a better combination than the original pickup. It sounds more natural and growly and punchy. Definitely worth it!
I would LOVE to have the Modulus logo in the ring on my pickup instead of the LP logo... looks just so badass!! I even considered custom ordering the logo into the pickup but decided not to because of the awful connection I had with them.
 
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Ballin'bass said:
so im deciding i don't really dig the whole 5 string thing. i'm thinking of selling the q5 i just acquired or just returning it. probably to purchase a different bass. anyone interested let me know. i'll do a good deal for ya. I have one week before i have to return it, so lemme know.
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It takes a while to get used to the 5 string. That was/is kinda fast . I read in an interview that Stanly Clarke has a 5 but doesn't play it that much yet because he says he gets lost at times . The guy has played acoustic and 4's his whole life, and I feel the same way .... I really have to concentrate when I play my Q5 . Good luck with the sale .
 
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carsbybigd said:
It takes a while to get used to the 5 string. That was/is kinda fast . I read in an interview that Stanly Clarke has a 5 but doesn't play it that much yet because he says he gets lost at times . The guy has played acoustic and 4's his whole life, and I feel the same way .... I really have to concentrate when I play my Q5 . Good luck with the sale .
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Sometimes I just know. It can be that quick sometimes. Granted it was fast but I just see no use for me to have a b string.
 
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carsbybigd said:
It takes a while to get used to the 5 string. That was/is kinda fast . I read in an interview that Stanly Clarke has a 5 but doesn't play it that much yet because he says he gets lost at times . The guy has played acoustic and 4's his whole life, and I feel the same way .... I really have to concentrate when I play my Q5 . Good luck with the sale .
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I know for me, I can't go back and forth between 4's and 5's, so I got rid of my 4's. When I had a 6, that didn't bother me (going between the 5 and the 6). I remember reading an interview with Muzz Skillings (from Living Colour) and he said the same thing- when he decided to switch the 5's, he didn't take any 4's out on tour with him, and after a while, he got the hang of it (not that I am comparing myself to Muzz or Stanley).
 
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Ballin'bass said:
I posted the q5 on the classifieds. But I can cut a little deal for one of you guys from the mob.
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Be careful when dealing with the mob...
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wanted some opinions
k have to replace the stock pickups on my tbx. the neck pick is going. they are emg 35's. i never quite liked them. I am looking for a warmer tone, less crunchy highes. What are some suggestion? anyone have experience with a few brands and can compare? thank you for your time.
 
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inthebassclef said:
wanted some opinions
k have to replace the stock pickups on my tbx. the neck pick is going. they are emg 35's. i never quite liked them. I am looking for a warmer tone, less crunchy highes. What are some suggestion? anyone have experience with a few brands and can compare? thank you for your time.
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Yea pics or it didn't happen.

I'd say if you want less bite go for some dual coil pickups of some type. Some folks like barts. I am a fan of delano soapbars. But if money is no object, nordstrand is my favorite thing to put in moddys thus far.
 

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