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One bass to rule them all
- Thread starter DeanGallberry
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5 string "FSO" P/MM with 3 band active preamp with passive tone in bypass and coil split for the MM. That would cover it for me.
I don't consider it a demotion at all. I've been riding motorcycles since 1967, and have owned 5 Harleys since 1980; ridden the snot out of them; and liked them all. I've owned 4 BMWs since 1982 (I've owned and ridden as many as 3 bikes at a time - and, no car), and, like the Harleys, ridden the hell out of them - and liked them all. But, the biggest drawback to a Beemer? Dealers. They're few and far between; the nearest BMW dealer to me now, is 89.8 miles away in Chicago - and, frankly, I wouldn't go there for love nor money. But, a Harley dealer? There are dealers - with excellent emergency/traveller service - in just about every town big enough to have more than 2 traffic lights. There are 3 dealers within a 30 mile radius of my house, in fact. And, no; in all my travels on a Harley? Never needed to visit one on a trip - other than to buy a dealer T-shirt. I traded the GSA in on the Freewheeler, mainly because of the Beemer's braking system (long story). If it had been made after 2010, I might still have it - dealers or not. But, it was a 2004 model, so - it had to go. Much as I miss a 2 wheeler, there's no room in my doll house-sized garage for another bike; and, at my age? Hate to admit it, but; 3 wheels suit me better. As for a Can-Am Spyder? Dealer support, again; plus, they have the nasty habit of catching fire; losing wheels and/or their power steering; brakes are suspect; and they get abysmal mileage. Which isn't a big problem if you stick to Interstates, but... I loathe and despise Interstates. Big as it is, the Freewheeler still gets better mileage than a Spyder - and, it's more comfortable (yes, I've test ridden a couple of Spyders). So, I think the 2018 FLRT will live in my garage for a while longer...
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This, except that I play 6-strings. I want a headless trem on the fretted neck, multiscale, EndurNecks, 29 stainless frets, a different paint scheme, and maybe some different pickups, but, the idea of a twin-neck Basslab is one to which I will happily subscribe.
Will I go to Talkbass Hell if I pick my MIM green burst Jazz Plus Top over my sunburst P with tort pickguard and flats? Even if I promise to keep flats on the Jazz?
One bass? I’m presuming that is just for bass guitars, and doesn’t count my upright.
OK, well, whatever…
1) It would have to say Fender on the headstock. Not that I like that company (I don’t); but, my gigs are with people who are comfortable with Fender. Just the way it is.
2) It would have to be a 5 string bass. Just because sometimes I need the lower notes. Usually not; but, it happens from time to time. Transposing etc. If you get it, then great; if not, then I envy the innocence.
Those conditions make my availables somewhat limited. I would take this one.
I call it the Albatross (note sticker on headstock); because I foolishly acquired a 2007 neck and a 2012 body. Which were mismatched. So the parts sat in the closet for a year and a half, until I finally sent the body to Pat Wilkins, who kindly extended the neck pocket for me.
Oh, it also has the onboard Sadowsky preamp and the Delano JMVC pickups.
5 minutes after I slapped the parts together, I knew it was a particularly great axe. Who would have known?
I’m mainly gigging with 4 strings ATM - current gigs don’t require the low B. So, this instrument is currently getting a bit of a rest. Nevertheless, this is the one I would choose. Though, I might have to send it back to Pat Wilkins to be painted black. Then again, maybe not.
OK, well, whatever…
1) It would have to say Fender on the headstock. Not that I like that company (I don’t); but, my gigs are with people who are comfortable with Fender. Just the way it is.
2) It would have to be a 5 string bass. Just because sometimes I need the lower notes. Usually not; but, it happens from time to time. Transposing etc. If you get it, then great; if not, then I envy the innocence.
Those conditions make my availables somewhat limited. I would take this one.
I call it the Albatross (note sticker on headstock); because I foolishly acquired a 2007 neck and a 2012 body. Which were mismatched. So the parts sat in the closet for a year and a half, until I finally sent the body to Pat Wilkins, who kindly extended the neck pocket for me.
Oh, it also has the onboard Sadowsky preamp and the Delano JMVC pickups.
5 minutes after I slapped the parts together, I knew it was a particularly great axe. Who would have known?
I’m mainly gigging with 4 strings ATM - current gigs don’t require the low B. So, this instrument is currently getting a bit of a rest. Nevertheless, this is the one I would choose. Though, I might have to send it back to Pat Wilkins to be painted black. Then again, maybe not.
Well, if you go by what I actually play, I have it: my 2011 Ibby SRA305 with a custom 33-inch scale neck, EMG 40CS & 40JX pickups, with MV, Bal, EMG EXB, and a MT to cut new string zing or to take the last bit of noise out of the signal. Yes, I have other basses for either specialty gigs or one collectible bass, but this is the workhorse.
I don't understand this combination of words.
I don't consider it a demotion at all. I've been riding motorcycles since 1967, and have owned 5 Harleys since 1980; ridden the snot out of them; and liked them all. I've owned 4 BMWs since 1982 (I've owned and ridden as many as 3 bikes at a time - and, no car), and, like the Harleys, ridden the hell out of them - and liked them all. But, the biggest drawback to a Beemer? Dealers. They're few and far between; the nearest BMW dealer to me now, is 89.8 miles away in Chicago - and, frankly, I wouldn't go there for love nor money. But, a Harley dealer? There are dealers - with excellent emergency/traveller service - in just about every town big enough to have more than 2 traffic lights. There are 3 dealers within a 30 mile radius of my house, in fact. And, no; in all my travels on a Harley? Never needed to visit one on a trip - other than to buy a dealer T-shirt. I traded the GSA in on the Freewheeler, mainly because of the Beemer's braking system (long story). If it had been made after 2010, I might still have it - dealers or not. But, it was a 2004 model, so - it had to go. Much as I miss a 2 wheeler, there's no room in my doll house-sized garage for another bike; and, at my age? Hate to admit it, but; 3 wheels suit me better. As for a Can-Am Spyder? Dealer support, again; plus, they have the nasty habit of catching fire; losing wheels and/or their power steering; brakes are suspect; and they get abysmal mileage. Which isn't a big problem if you stick to Interstates, but... I loathe and despise Interstates. Big as it is, the Freewheeler still gets better mileage than a Spyder - and, it's more comfortable (yes, I've test ridden a couple of Spyders). So, I think the 2018 FLRT will live in my garage for a while longer...
Demotion was kind of a joke. My first two bikes were HD, but a liitle later than you, a 74 Sportster and then a 76 Superglide.Yes, the AMF era, but I enjoyed both bikes. These days I have one but am not too enthusiastic about riding it. The bike I liked best was a Yamaha FZ1. I could do anything from track day to cross country touring on that. I’ve really just started looking at the Can Ams and haven’t heard that much bad about them, but before commiting money will know everything it’s possible to know about one.
My 1954 P-Bass. Leo got it right way back in the 1952.
Dingwall ABZ 6, 3 pickups, trans black, Glockenklang preamp, series/parallel switches, wenge neck. That would cover almost every conceivable need of mine (apart from fretless) and would fit into most gigging situations, plus is *crazy* light and comfortable.
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