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#4,881
ajkula66 said:
Well, smelling that type of finish *before* it was applied with no mask on would certainly get you to some interesting places soon enough...:laugh:
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In a somewhat er... related topic.., :rolleyes: I like to 'sniff' oil paintings at art galleries to smell the linseed-oil if they are recently and thickly painted. In museums it's generally not available as there's always a bit of black tape on the floor to not step past. Adding to that, if the paintings are old enough, such off-gassing is just not available. But when it is available - it reminds me of my art studio days I when the smell of such filled the air around me. Just catching a whiff of it is like a time machine transporting me back into my art studio days - indulgent for sure... mostly harmless otherwise.
 
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#4,883
Mastermold said:
How do you like the EB-2 so far? I love mine, got it about 5 or 6 years ago I think.
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I do like her quite a lot. Her name is Thumper, since she certainly thumps with the best of them, especially with Pyramid tapes on...:D

The sheer size/shape of the instrument will take some getting used to, though. Very different from everything else I own. We'll get there...:)
 
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JIO said:
In a somewhat er... related topic.., :rolleyes: I like to 'sniff' oil paintings at art galleries to smell the linseed-oil if they are recently and thickly painted. In museums it's generally not available as there's always a bit of black tape on the floor to not step past. Adding to that, if the paintings are old enough, such off-gassing is just not available. But when it is available - it reminds me of my art studio days I when the smell of such filled the air around me. Just catching a whiff of it is like a time machine transporting me back into my art studio days - indulgent for sure... mostly harmless otherwise.
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You do know you can buy linseed oil at any hardware store, right? :D
 
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ajkula66 said:
I do like her quite a lot. Her name is Thumper, since she certainly thumps with the best of them, especially with Pyramid tapes on...:D

The sheer size/shape of the instrument will take some getting used to, though. Very different from everything else I own. We'll get there...:)
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That's what is so cool about playing different/individual basses - you relate differently to each of them which provokes/inspires different approaches to playing. At least I've found this to be true. Hollow-body's have a very particular sound and once you align with it - it shows you what it is available. :bassist:
 
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JIO said:
That's what is so cool about playing different/individual basses - you relate differently to each of them which provokes/inspires different approaches to playing. At least I've found this to be true.
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You won't hear me argue otherwise.

Hollow-body's have a very particular sound and once you align with it - it shows you what it is available. :bassist:
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They most certainly do, and while I've owned a serious amount of hollow and semi-hollow 6-stringers, I've rarely ventured down that road with the basses. I've owned an old Coronado, an even older Viking and a couple of weird Italian builds in my much younger years, but none of them had done much for me at the time.

The times have changed. I've recently played a '67 Starfire and it would've come home with me had it not needed a neck reset really bad.

I've owned my fair share of Gibson basses, but this is my first EB-2. Definitely looking forward to getting to know and use *that* particular vibe that you're referring to.
 
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ajkula66 said:
You won't hear me argue otherwise.



They most certainly do, and while I've owned a serious amount of hollow and semi-hollow 6-stringers, I've rarely ventured down that road with the basses. I've owned an old Coronado, an even older Viking and a couple of weird Italian builds in my much younger years, but none of them had done much for me at the time.

The times have changed. I've recently played a '67 Starfire and it would've come home with me had it not needed a neck reset really bad.

I've owned my fair share of Gibson basses, but this is my first EB-2. Definitely looking forward to getting to know and use *that* particular vibe that you're referring to.
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I now have a few hollow-bodies - a couple of short-scales and a full scale 34" '68 Custom Kraft. Love then all. Here's my CK recorded - more than thump.

 
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From a concurrent tb thread - a real road-warrior! Adding a mud-bucker/neck-hugger was something many players did in the late '60s/'70s for a phat bass tone.

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I’ve posted my Grabber before but I’m doing a full clean down and she’s definitely picked up a bunch of battle scars from summer touring pre-COVID. The impending refret is giving me the fear as this is the best playing bass I’ve ever played.

I do love how the maple FB ages with years of playing…
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We also share the same birthday day… she’s 12 years older than me though!
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Microbass said:
I’ve posted my Grabber before but I’m doing a full clean down and she’s definitely picked up a bunch of battle scars from summer touring pre-COVID. The impending refret is giving me the fear as this is the best playing bass I’ve ever played.

I do love how the maple FB ages with years of playing…
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We also share the same birthday day… she’s 12 years older than me though!
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Have no fear - when it gets a re-fret it you will sell any other bass you own because it will be the only bass you will want to play. ;)
 
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#4,894
Microbass said:
I love how it is just now.. hard to imagine it having some height! Action is pretty low but I guess I could go lower. I actually sold my other 2 (and another many years ago) because she was the only one I ever played!
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Those frets are really flattened so yes, they feel low - but what you will gain w/new crowned frets is note articulation. As long as it's a quality fret-job, or better yet Plek'd - you can set the action as low as you want. The strings won't be touching the fb between frets (compared the way it is now) unless you are heavy-handed with your left hand. So there will be a 'feel' difference, but I bet you'll forget all about that once you hear how defined your notes are.
 
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#4,896
dedpool1052 said:
I love this one.

Especially the thin black edge that seems to be so rare on 'burst basses these days.
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Yah, plus it's very warm/amber'd. 3TSB finishes are cool because depending on the bass/guitar - they are all different depending on the sprayer and the moment in time it was sprayed. I'm certain master finisher Pat Wilkins (SoCal) could nail that look.
 
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JIO said:
Yah, plus it's very warm/amber'd. 3TSB finishes are cool because depending on the bass/guitar - they are all different depending on the sprayer and the moment in time it was sprayed. I'm certain master finisher Pat Wilkins (SoCal) could nail that look.
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Additionally,
That bass's look, to me, reminds me of the saying "the whole is greater than the sum of its parts."

The burst, the tort, the blocks, the binding.
It just has this "IT" factor.
 
#4,898
JIO said:
Those frets are really flattened so yes, they feel low - but what you will gain w/new crowned frets is note articulation. As long as it's a quality fret-job, or better yet Plek'd - you can set the action as low as you want. The strings won't be touching the fb between frets (compared the way it is now) unless you are heavy-handed with your left hand. So there will be a 'feel' difference, but I bet you'll forget all about that once you hear how defined your notes are.
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My main concern will be finding the right person to do the job to be honest. Haven’t had great experiences with local techs (not that I’ve used many but played many “set ups”). The bass growls like no other and intimates perfectly as is. Reckon I’ve got another year or so before it becomes mandatory!
 
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Microbass said:
My main concern will be finding the right person to do the job to be honest. Haven’t had great experiences with local techs (not that I’ve used many but played many “set ups”). The bass growls like no other and intimates perfectly as is. Reckon I’ve got another year or so before it becomes mandatory!
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I get it. It may be worth traveling many miles to a reputable luthier. Like I said, if they have a Plek machine - score. Otherwise, a skilled journeyman luthier will make it magic for you. Good luck!
 
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