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Today's "Kold and Dry KipKast"...brought to you by the Makers of the much-loved Wormbass.

The weather here in the Northeast has just become a Bass Destroyer. To those in Warm Climates, the past few days here in the Northeast have bounced between Zero and 15 degrees F and Humidity levels have dropped through the Floor. For ALL bassists please pay very close attention to the Humidity status in your home or studio as very dry air can easily cause the finish on your beloved bass to crack and your frets to Sprout like Blossoms in the Spring. Many assume those "flaws" to be something which came from the factory that way. That's not the case. Should you not have a Hygrometer or two in your home or studio, I strongly recommend that you grab one today. Next, purchase as many Quality Humidifiers (fan, not steam) as you can afford and place them in your music room or wherever your basses/guitars are kept. I have 5 humidifiers in my studio and NEED 5 in order to keep the humidity level at 32-35% ...... There ya' have it......

Kipp's Bonus Tips! During my 12 years of training Chain Store Employees I'd often climb the ladder to where the most expensive basses were hung. Readings of 7 to 9% weren't uncommon and I could hear the basses screaming in pain. Don't be a Mister Bungle, Humidity Levels are Critical to bass Upkeep.


This message brought to you by "Wormbass"..... my 2021 "Bass O' the Year"
 
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R Briere said:
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Today's "Kold and Dry KipKast"...brought to you by the Makers of the much-loved Wormbass.

The weather here in the Northeast has just become a Bass Destroyer. To those in Warm Climates, the past few days here in the Northeast have bounced between Zero and 15 degrees F and Humidity levels have dropped through the Floor. For ALL bassists please pay very close attention to the Humidity status in your home or studio as very dry air can easily cause the finish on your beloved bass to crack and your frets to Sprout like Blossoms in the Spring. Many assume those "flaws" to be something which came from the factory that way. That's not the case. Should you not have a Hygrometer or two in your home or studio, I strongly recommend that you grab one today. Next, purchase as many Quality Humidifiers (fan, not steam) as you can afford and place them in your music room or wherever your basses/guitars are kept. I have 5 humidifiers in my studio and NEED 5 in order to keep the humidity level at 32-35% ...... There ya' have it......

Kipp's Bonus Tips! During my 12 years of training Chain Store Employees I'd often climb the ladder to where the most expensive basses were hung. Readings of 7 to 9% weren't uncommon and I could hear the basses screaming in pain. Don't be a Mister Bungle, Humidity Levels are Critical to bass Upkeep.


This message brought to you by "Wormbass"..... my 2021 "Bass O' the Year"
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Thanks for the report!!! Now I will be feeling guilty if I don't get humidifiers! We're at page 18! Yay!
 
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Funny thing about blemishes, they often occur in the normal life of an instrument. My most used bass is a CB60, the bass I play every Saturday morning with the venerable Oak Park Farmers Market Band. e play outside all summer and during the winter play in relatively tight quarters. Through the years mine developed a neck ding from the buckle on my wrist watch, got water splashed on it from a knocked over water bottle, has a stress mark of the heel of the neck from being knocked off its stand outside and an unknown result of falling off the back of my adult tricycle while in a hardshell case. So far the thing still has a proper setup and plays just fine. what I wanted to say is that basses pick up damage through use so a bass that does a really good job with a blemish seems to be worth keeping. hen I was younger, I had a 67 Mustang Bass with a neck defect from a misplaced neck retainer snap and an EB-O with finish stipling from living in temperatures from 110 degrees to 60 below zero and back again over 30 years. wood items eventually pick up wear over the years/ Even my violin picked up a chip over the 10 years that I played it. Always the bottom line is what makes you the most comfortable with your own bass
 
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Cheryl J said:
I thought this thread was destined for 20 pages. What happened?
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Quite right Cheryl. Personally, I like to add to the post almost solely to irritate those who come on and complain about the content....AKA "The whiners". :woot:

In addition, I've noticed that Kipp has attracted even more members his ever-growing set of Gorgeous Groupies. Shown here are "Kipp's Hot Mamas" on their way to the Annual "Kippstock Festival"......You goin'? :)

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I had a 35 year hiatus on playing Bass. Since I started back, I've bought Ibanez starter Basses, at least until I got back to playing decently. Recently, I picked up two vintage Ibanez Basses, one pretty beat up (but plays nicely) and the other not as old, but in great shape. The 2nd one is now my favorite instrument, lovely all-around sound, feel, action and the build quality is top shelf.
I'm still, and probably never will be, not playing well enough to justify the purchase of a $2000 Bass, but I don't care. Very happy with my "Land of Misfit Toys" and no payments.
 
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R Briere said:
Quite right Cheryl. Personally, I like to add to the post almost solely to irritate those who come on and complain about the content....AKA "The whiners". :woot:

In addition, I've noticed that Kipp has attracted even more members his ever-growing set of Gorgeous Groupies. Shown here are "Kipp's Hot Mamas" on their way to the Annual "Kippstock Festival"......You goin'? :)

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11 more like that, and I'm making a calendar.
 
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R Briere said:
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Today's "Kold and Dry KipKast"...brought to you by the Makers of the much-loved Wormbass.

The weather here in the Northeast has just become a Bass Destroyer. To those in Warm Climates, the past few days here in the Northeast have bounced between Zero and 15 degrees F and Humidity levels have dropped through the Floor. For ALL bassists please pay very close attention to the Humidity status in your home or studio as very dry air can easily cause the finish on your beloved bass to crack and your frets to Sprout like Blossoms in the Spring. Many assume those "flaws" to be something which came from the factory that way. That's not the case. Should you not have a Hygrometer or two in your home or studio, I strongly recommend that you grab one today. Next, purchase as many Quality Humidifiers (fan, not steam) as you can afford and place them in your music room or wherever your basses/guitars are kept. I have 5 humidifiers in my studio and NEED 5 in order to keep the humidity level at 32-35% ...... There ya' have it......

Kipp's Bonus Tips! During my 12 years of training Chain Store Employees I'd often climb the ladder to where the most expensive basses were hung. Readings of 7 to 9% weren't uncommon and I could hear the basses screaming in pain. Don't be a Mister Bungle, Humidity Levels are Critical to bass Upkeep.


This message brought to you by "Wormbass"..... my 2021 "Bass O' the Year"
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