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The official "Show your basses" thread part 19!
- Thread starter smperry
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After the awesome deal I got for the G&L, the stable looks like this atm:
This is my current selection of gear.
Nice collection! I grew up in Memphis. Went to Sheffield High School. Class of 77.
I probably have, but still: it's a B2 Tetra from 2001, I replaced the pickups with Nordstrand NJ4s and the preamp with an Aguilar OBP-1. Has the Miller vibe all over it, but I think the rosewood fretboard tames it a little.
I..I...erm...I don't get it.
Frankenbass completed.
50’s RI Fender MIM maple/maple neck w vintage tuners
2017 MIM Fender Player P body/PG
Black Badass bridge (brass saddle)
CTS pots
62 Fender CS pups
Ddarrio Chrome Flats
50’s RI Fender MIM maple/maple neck w vintage tuners
2017 MIM Fender Player P body/PG
Black Badass bridge (brass saddle)
CTS pots
62 Fender CS pups
Ddarrio Chrome Flats
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I thought is was a cool colored Mikro, its so tiny compared to the others...
Vantage 330B (1996), just restrung w Fender nickel rounds 40-100
It sounds great, has a lot of zip. Can easily dial in an ATK sound, so I love it. Fret work is topnotch, tuning keys are solid and seem well built.
The only problems I have with this bass is that the color is supposed to be seafoam but I would call it more of a sparkle blue agave color.
My biggest gripe is with the neck.
*The back of the neck defiantly has rough patches. I can feel the differences when I move my hand around, Im sure it will buff out after playing it.
*I understand wood has knots and coloration, but the wood grain pattern on frets 5 and 7 always going to make me think its smudged.
*Also, Im not a huge fan of the neck being two pieces of wood. I don't think it makes a difference, but I feel like I am going to snap it where the wood is glued together. Im just paranoid about things though.
All considering I think its a good buy, very versatile sound. I had never played a 32 before, but I love it so comfy.
Just picked this Ibanez up yesterday. It's my first active bass, and damn. I'm really digging the EQ controls. Its so clear and articulate compared to my Epi short scale. I'm happy I finally have a second bass so I can start disassembling the Epi and make some fun modifications without being rushed to put it back together by the next gig.
ATKs have a killer sound. I just need an extra-wide strap and/or a construction crane to stand w/ it b/c it's so heavy for me 
Both are Shawn May customs of May Custom Basses. www.maycustombasses.com They are wonderful instruments, and its all I will play from now on!
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