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Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by Rip Topaz, Jul 19, 2013.

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  1. Jul 19, 2013 #1
    Rip Topaz

    Rip Topaz

    Aug 12, 2005
    Willow Street, PA
    I got the idea for this thread from a Facebook post from Seymour Duncan. In their forum, they are discussing beater six-strings, so I figure why not post all our beat up basses!

    What's your backup bass for those not so nice bars, or what you take out when your main player seems to nice for the gig?

    Here's mine (I have two beaters):

    First, my SX jazz clone.
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    Not really beat-up, but was cheap enough that if something happened to it I would buy another and move on. My favorite of my cheapies.

    Here's my third in line. Started life as a SCPB, but the tone was lacking. This bass needed a TON of work to even be playable. Routed for humbuckers, repainted, and leveled the frets.
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    Next step for this one is a defret.
     
  2. Jul 19, 2013 #2
    Mktrat

    Mktrat Seriously, are we not doing phrasing anymore?

    Apr 9, 2013
    The Mitten
    I gotta see how this plays out....
     
  3. Jul 19, 2013 #3
    Dr Improbable

    Dr Improbable

    Apr 15, 2013
    Wisconsin
    My main basses are beaters!
     
  4. Jul 19, 2013 #4
    Rip Topaz

    Rip Topaz

    Aug 12, 2005
    Willow Street, PA
    So lets see em!
     
  5. Jul 19, 2013 #5
    JimB52

    JimB52 User Supporting Member

    May 24, 2007
    East Coast
    Got this one used, and pre-dropped. Nice crack on the bottom near the jack. 2008 Lakland Skyline Decade. My worry-free bass. Sounds great, too.

    Shown last weekend, after a 3 hour rain delay.
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  6. Jul 19, 2013 #6
    alembicguy

    alembicguy I operate the worlds largest heavey equipment Supporting Member

    Jan 28, 2007
    Minnesota
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  7. Jul 19, 2013 #7
    Rickett Customs

    Rickett Customs Commercial User

    Jul 30, 2007
    Southern Maryland
    Luthier: Rickett Customs...........www.rickettcustomguitars.com
    Just came in the mail yesterday.........Don't care for the Jazz neck, but yep, my beater.

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  8. Jul 19, 2013 #8
    bassthumpersf

    bassthumpersf

    May 30, 2010
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    I present to you Beast. Played hard & put up wet since '93.
     
  9. Jul 19, 2013 #9
    rtslinger

    rtslinger

    Nov 14, 2006
    Belleville,New Jersey USA
    If the Fender or Gibson are left at home I play SX and Epiphone mostly
    SX Jazz
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    Epiphone Embassy
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    If I really am worried about an area I am gigging at I bring my sons
    Silvertone Revolver
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  10. Jul 19, 2013 #10
    aproud1

    aproud1 Don't surround yourself with yourself. Supporting Member

    Aug 13, 2007
    Cincy, OH
    My beater, a repainted heavily setup Squier that is now the Orange Jazz Bass. Plays and sounds really awesome and is Orange which I read is the new black?

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  11. Jul 19, 2013 #11
    Rip Topaz

    Rip Topaz

    Aug 12, 2005
    Willow Street, PA
    Sweet!!
     
  12. Jul 19, 2013 #12
    funkingroovin

    funkingroovin Conquering A-D-D,and all the other notes as well!

    Apr 19, 2009
    Hawaii
  13. Jul 19, 2013 #13
    aproud1

    aproud1 Don't surround yourself with yourself. Supporting Member

    Aug 13, 2007
    Cincy, OH
  14. Jul 19, 2013 #14
    bassgod76

    bassgod76 bass turd burglar

    Mar 13, 2003
    South Florida
    My current beater.
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    When I'm done with my current project, it gets re-done with some Surf Green love on the body, and amber tint on the neck and headstock.

    I will also add a bridge cover. I've grown to appreciate the added comfort it provides.
     
  15. Jul 19, 2013 #15
    Ric5

    Ric5 Supporting Member

    Jan 29, 2008
    Colorado
    I like 5, 8, 10, and 12 string basses
    MIM's are made in Mexico by Mexicans, the MIA's are made in America by Mexicans.


    That is funny!
     
  16. Jul 19, 2013 #16
    RSNG

    RSNG

    Sep 6, 2010
    My Fender Aerodyne. It's not a beater in the sense that it's beat up or in bad condition. But, I bought it brand new for $539. At the time I got it, I figured it was kind of expendable and replaceable, compared to my "good basses".

    I've been playing my Aerodyne for 10 years now, and I couldn't imagine life without it. The "good basses" haven't been to a gig in a long time.
     
  17. Jul 19, 2013 #17
    Ric5

    Ric5 Supporting Member

    Jan 29, 2008
    Colorado
    I like 5, 8, 10, and 12 string basses
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  18. Jul 19, 2013 #18
    dirtbeard

    dirtbeard

    Sep 21, 2006
    Portland, Oregon
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    My beater. One pickup, strung with old flatwounds.
     
  19. Jul 19, 2013 #19
    bassgod76

    bassgod76 bass turd burglar

    Mar 13, 2003
    South Florida
    Damn, if these are your "beaters" I'd love to see what your crown jewels are!
     
  20. Jul 19, 2013 #20
    Ric5

    Ric5 Supporting Member

    Jan 29, 2008
    Colorado
    I like 5, 8, 10, and 12 string basses
    That would be my Rickenbackers ...
     
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