The official "Show your basses" thread part 19!

[MovinTarget]

That was a great vid!

He's definitely a substance over style kind of YT'er. B/c, sometimes you can't have both unless you'r half man, half Lobster... Of course he doesn't get chased by people hauling gallons of melted butter either!

 

[LennyJ]

Well since I have been cleaning out and reducing my amount, I was at the point of having my Landing and the Rob Allen mouse.

AND LIFE WAS STILL GOOD!

Then a Gibson at a stupid low price at GC came up. And I have always wanted a good Gibson (LOL) - but I think this is the closest.

 

[KPJ]

Noticed the A* you ride dirt or street?

Street.

 

[PizzaFiend]

 

[LowEndLobster]

Ric video? Ric video!

 

[DWYKZ]

Hello again, errybody

Here I go again...maybe a long story, so I'll just cut it down just a bit....

Been working through this pandemic (MASK-UP PEOPLE!!!!), and was bored after a long month of work, so one of the rare times I start browsing sites. Zzounds being one of them. I usually check on GC for some things, but this particular time, I checked GC first, and of course, a guitar that was "backordered" was not available (I know this is a bass forum/website, but stick with me.....)

Checked Zzounds, and lo and behold, The guitar was available. Checked the company main website, and "not available". So I faced another life decision, kept looking for other smaller things I think I may need before another purchase. Also, I feel like I'm so behind in knowing gear, I found a bass that just caught my eye. Reasonably priced, and everything I've heard, it fit into my style (similar to the Marcus Miller M2 I bought last year) as far as tone is concerned.

More life decisions....Placed my card info into the appropriate boxes....waited an entire 4 hours before it was time to go home....so here's my Pandemic Purchases of 2020 (still ongoing now cuz, well, there's a wishlist option on the website)

Welcome to the Armory...

Epiphone Les Paul Special, TV Yellow - "Jessa"
Epiphone EB3 Bass - "Heather"

Okay.... btw, G.A.S. is REAL!!!! And yes...I'm the Epiphone (guitar) guy in my band (other than my bass selections).

 

[fretno]

 

[EdBo]

 

[EdBo]

I Babiczeded it !
I can almost tell it sounds better.
It does look good !

 

[fretno]

I like those . Looks great !

 

[EdBo]

Thanks, that means a lot to me. I'm in awe of everything you post.
Much respect.

 

[fretno]

Thanks man ! I really like a light bridge . I only use a boat anchor when trying to counter neck dive .

 

[EdBo]

Thanks man ! I really like a light bridge . I only use a boat anchor when trying to counter neck dive .

These Babicz are really light. This 3 screw FCH-4 AM string thru specs at only 3.8 oz.. Not sure if that includes the Ferrules. I suspect it does because the 5 screw FCH-4 Top load specs @ 3.7 oz.
Now I wish I'd have weighed it.

 

[fretno]

I took a few pics for the tort thread but now I can't find it so I'll put'em here lol . It's a very dark Spitfire . but once light hits it it explodes into what appears as embers rising up from the depths

On the Wilkins Satin P

 

[LowEndLobster]

I Babiczeded it !
I can almost tell it sounds better.
It does look good !
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Awesome!

 

[Jjacks651]

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I have one of those on my '67 Gibson EB-0. probably the worst bridge out there, but, it's vintage.

John

 

[haggardPHUNK]

I scored this Sterling Ray34ca for $250 from a lady who was seemingly selling off her man’s gear in the lobby of the apartment building. I always wondered what he did... haha

 

[fretno]

I have one of those on my '67 Gibson EB-0. probably the worst bridge out there, but, it's vintage.

John

I'll make it work but this is the worst bridge I've ever used . It has stupid little locking screws and was a PITA but yeah worst is a fitting word for it

 

[JIO]

I took a few pics for the tort thread but now I can't find it so I'll put'em here lol . It's a very dark Spitfire . but once light hits it it explodes into what appears as embers rising up from the depths
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On the Wilkins Satin P

Very nice, on both counts! I've not seen one of Marks pg's like that - the depth of the tort in light is what they are all about.

 

[bassmike2010]

I have one of those on my '67 Gibson EB-0. probably the worst bridge out there, but, it's vintage.

John

This on a set neck '67 Gibson Melody Maker. Haven't done a good setup on it since the new strings but previously the intonation and action checked out. Thought it odd considering adjustment limit.