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Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by Clammy, Jan 3, 2015.

  1. Jan 3, 2015 #1
    Clammy

    Clammy

    Nov 3, 2008
    Ottawa, Canada
    Endorsing Artist: Neal Moser Guitars, DR Strings
    Sigh... G.A.S. strikes again... :woot:

    So, I'm playing the NAMM Metal Jam in Anaheim on the 21st (which is AWESOME!), and I don't want to lug a bass with me. Last year, I was able to borrow one, but that option isn't available to me this year, so what do I do? Go on Ebay, and snag a 1985 Gibson Explorer bass. Been wanting one for years, and this was enough "justification" to buy one, hahaha!!! It's on it's way to L.A., where I will meet up with it in a couple of weeks! :D

    ExplorerBass_zps30c75971.gif

    Cheers!
    :bassist::bassist::bassist:
     
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  2. Jan 3, 2015 #2
    Baird6869

    Baird6869 Supporting Member

    Feb 16, 2007
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Nice bass and hard to find for sure. Congrats!

    Is it 34" scale?

    P.S. I will be in Ottawa on business on the 21st ... Wanna trade?;) Late Jan in Ottawa makes Toronto weather feel tropical.

    Have fun in Anaheim!
     
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  3. Jan 3, 2015 #3
    two fingers

    two fingers Opinionated blowhard. But not mad about it. Inactive

    Feb 7, 2005
    Eastern NC USA
    That. Bass. RAWKS!
     
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  4. Jan 3, 2015 #4
    Clammy

    Clammy

    Nov 3, 2008
    Ottawa, Canada
    Endorsing Artist: Neal Moser Guitars, DR Strings
    32" scale as far as I know. 21 frets, too. It was funny, as soon as I found out I wasn't going to be able to borrow a bass, I jumped on Ebay, and there it was for a decent price (has a headstock repair), so I jumped on it! AND it comes with an ATA flight case, too!! :D

    Poor you coming here in the middle of January. I have been going to the NAMM Show every year since 2004 (missed 2 because of gigs, though). It's SO nice to GTFO of here in the middle of the coldest part of winter. Hope you don't have it TOO bad when you come.

    Cheers!
    :bassist::bassist::bassist:
     
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  5. Jan 4, 2015 #5
    Malak the Mad

    Malak the Mad Over the River and through the Looking Glass Supporting Member

    Oct 20, 2012
    The Archduchy of DuPont
    That is sharp, both figuratively and literally! :thumbsup:

    "In the name of St. Hendrix and St. Dio, I give you the right to be MOST METAL! Now, go my son…rock the faces of the masses until they bleed a river of mosh-pits!!" :bassist:
     
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  6. Jan 4, 2015 #6
    bholder

    bholder Affable Sociopath Gold Supporting Member Supporting Member

    Sep 2, 2001
    Vestal, NY
    Received a gift from Sire* (see sig)
    Sweet, but the headstocks on these are always backwards!
     
  7. Jan 4, 2015 #7
    Papazita

    Papazita

    Jun 27, 2008
    Ohio
    That's quite a case, too
     
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  8. Jan 4, 2015 #8
    Killer Of Giants

    Killer Of Giants Guest

    Jun 7, 2014
    Henderson, Nevada
    none
    Go for it bro killer bass right there!
     
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  9. Jan 4, 2015 #9
    aus_bass

    aus_bass

    Jul 19, 2008
    Melbourne, Australia
    Wow. Don't poke your eye out, with that that. :D
     
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  10. Jan 4, 2015 #10
    Clammy

    Clammy

    Nov 3, 2008
    Ottawa, Canada
    Endorsing Artist: Neal Moser Guitars, DR Strings
    No worries there. I have LOTS of experience with pointy basses and guitars, hehehe.. ;)

    Cheers!
    :bassist::bassist::bassist:
     
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  11. Jan 4, 2015 #11
    Rumblefisher

    Rumblefisher Supporting Member

    Aug 22, 2007
    Astoria, NY
    This is the first thing I thought of :D

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    Congrats, looks awesome, it's like a rebel Thunderbird :)
     
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  12. Jan 4, 2015 #12
    redhed

    redhed

    Oct 25, 2009
    That is sweet! Congrats - CRANK it through the Marshalls!
     
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  13. Jan 4, 2015 #13
    SirMjac28

    SirMjac28 Patiently Waiting For The Next British Invasion

    Aug 25, 2010
    The Great Midwest
    Very cool I've never seen one of these?.
     
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  14. Jan 4, 2015 #14
    Clammy

    Clammy

    Nov 3, 2008
    Ottawa, Canada
    Endorsing Artist: Neal Moser Guitars, DR Strings
    That IS the plan! :D

    Cheers!
    :bassist::bassist::bassist:
     
  15. Jan 4, 2015 #15
    Clammy

    Clammy

    Nov 3, 2008
    Ottawa, Canada
    Endorsing Artist: Neal Moser Guitars, DR Strings
    I don't know if I would call them "rare", but they're not super common either. :)

    Cheers!
    :bassist::bassist::bassist:
     
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  16. Jan 5, 2015 #16
    Killer Of Giants

    Killer Of Giants Guest

    Jun 7, 2014
    Henderson, Nevada
    none
    Rock it And enjoy it bro
     
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  17. Jan 5, 2015 #17
    SirMjac28

    SirMjac28 Patiently Waiting For The Next British Invasion

    Aug 25, 2010
    The Great Midwest
    That custom case wasn't cheap so you know the person loved it and that bass could definitely moonlight as a murder weapon. :)
     
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