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Brad Johnson said:
No offense but upon reading that the first thing that came to mind was that maybe someone else doesn't get it.
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I think there's a lot of talent and a certain artistic edge to it, but a design like this is a little out there for most folks. I like most Brubaker stuff, but this one is a little too much for my tastes.


Brad Johnson said:
If a guy shows up with a washboard to the studio and gets the job done in stellar fashion the problem is...?


The guys looking at him.
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Listening with your eyes is a problem many people have. Fortunately I have gigs and studio work where I can show up, do what I do and get paid. Because I didn't get hired for what my basses looked like. Guess I'm one of the lucky ones;)

For as much as musicians like to think of themselves as individuals, it's funny how many seem content to work in a box and let others blaze a trail that they might later follow. Don't set a trend, just follow when it's good and safe.

Not that there's anything wrong with that. Kevin knows his more out there finishes push the envelope. It's fun to do, that's why he does it. Some people dig it, some don't... as it should be.
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At least where I'm from, everyone listens to the bass with their eyes. You're definitely lucky to be in an area that's a little more progressive.

It's certainly interesting how conformist most musicians are. You don't need to search far to see an armada Fenders.
 
#43
spade2you said:
I think there's a lot of talent and a certain artistic edge to it, but a design like this is a little out there for most folks. I like most Brubaker stuff, but this one is a little too much for my tastes.
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I think you may be alittle confused on my comment. It was in reference to this:

Him "Awesome, but if any bass player showed up in studio or gig with this, for anything other than a music for musicans thing, I'd say this guy doesn't get it and say buh bye. But I feel that way about 90% of "awesome" bass design".

Me: "No offense but upon reading that the first thing that came to mind was that maybe someone else doesn't get it.
:D"

Not saying they don't get this particular bass... any of the awesome basses. In the case of this bass, what would keep it from killing on any particular track? Regardless of genre.
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At least where I'm from, everyone listens to the bass with their eyes. You're definitely lucky to be in an area that's a little more progressive.
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I've had exactly one "slightly" negative comment since started using non run of the mill instruments. Back in the late 90's. A keyboard player told me he didn't think I should be using my Zon fretless in the band I was working with (no, my intonation was fine:D). I mentioned that the leader was fine with it and went about my business.

I don't go into many situations cold so I guess that's part of the luck. I get recommended a lot so people must think that I at least know what I'm doing so what difference should it make what I do it with? Most comment positively and compliment me on what I bring. I guess I could put this theory to the test by bringing a bloodstained Punisher to the next high dollar wedding I do.
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It's certainly interesting how conformist most musicians are. You don't need to search far to see an armada Fenders.
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I help my case by putting out good, consistent sound that's very easy for engineers to work with. Quite often I get "what kind of compression are you using?" answered with "None". If you make their job easier, IME complaints can fall to the wayside. Besides, some people can sound like crap no matter what they're banging on so why blame the instrument?
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