Thanks, Rod. Bought it used in 2015 from the original owner. Came with the OHSC, case candy and the Fender T hex wrench; so I've no complaints.
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The official "Show your basses" thread part 19!
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One bass? Well... I guess it takes all kinds...
Sweet bass... I just made the jump to a 5er... love it, but my fingers and brain are not entirely adapted yet...
Thanks, that's all I can afford. About getting used to the 5-string, try ignoring that big ole B string for now. Play the bass as if it only has 4 strings. Get used to the extra width of the neck/fretboard first. That's the most important step. After a while, you'll find yourself unconsciously reaching for a note or two when you want to go lower. That's how I did it when I first started playing a 5-string in 2006. Hope this helps.
Only seems logical since he gave us 5 digits on each hand. The brain will adapt. In time you'll find yourself utilizing the higher octave on the B to get stronger dynamics in your playing style.
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Thanks. I am getting there... I'll bore you with how natural the neck and bass feels later..
Thanks for asking, Rod. It's fairly new, as I'm only the 2nd owner. Did take it apart once, and the year was stamped on either the neck heel or pocket. But I forgot to take a pic. Anyway, I'm attaching pics of the headstock and serial number. Cheers
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Thanks for asking, Rod. It's fairly new, as I'm only the 2nd owner. Did take it apart once, and the year was stamped on either the neck heel or pocket. But I forgot to take a pic. Anyway, I'm attaching pics of the headstock and serial number. Cheers
From the web:
US12 + 6 digits 2012
Awesome bass my brother
Thank you so much, Rob. I really appreciate the information
Aaaannnndddd, there goes dessert.
This is my latest lineup:
Ibanez SR2405W
Musicman Stingray Special 5HH
Sterling by Musicman Ray 34ca
Fender Precision P5 with a Hipshot bridge
Roscoe Century Standard Plus PJ5 with Nordstrand pickups and preamp.
The Ibanez is the newest addition and it’s gonna challenge the Blue ‘Ray for the number 1 spot! The Roscoe gets some use too now that it’s re-wired with the full Nordy electronics. The Fender gets out once in a while but it’s mostly used for practice. The SBMM really doesn’t see much use but it’s cool to have.
Ibanez SR2405W
Musicman Stingray Special 5HH
Sterling by Musicman Ray 34ca
Fender Precision P5 with a Hipshot bridge
Roscoe Century Standard Plus PJ5 with Nordstrand pickups and preamp.
The Ibanez is the newest addition and it’s gonna challenge the Blue ‘Ray for the number 1 spot! The Roscoe gets some use too now that it’s re-wired with the full Nordy electronics. The Fender gets out once in a while but it’s mostly used for practice. The SBMM really doesn’t see much use but it’s cool to have.
This is my '95 T-Bass from the first run (ser #0XX) made by Status for Trace Elliot.
At the time Trace was dominating the bass amp market, everybody who was anybody was using them, and they decided they wanted their own J bass built to spec with the best that vintage and modern had to offer.
Alder body, one piece maple neck/rosewood fb (later versions had multi piece necks) with an early '60's profile, Status Hyperactive pickups, active preamp and a micro switch that bypasses the pre and sends the pickups direct to the jack.
The Trace caveat was a headstock that was shaped to put the tuners right into your hand, no reaching. Rob Green said it took some heavy geometry but he did it. It took a lot of wood getting carved out! It is a sweet solution but not very practical to build. These were boutique basses at the time.
It plays great and these pickups are really hot and very versatile. I like it best with flats.
I got this bass in 2007 and it was NOS - never sold! The frets had patina between the strings. I believe it hung in some small music store until they went out of business, were bought up and this hit ebay. It came with the original flight case.
At the time Trace was dominating the bass amp market, everybody who was anybody was using them, and they decided they wanted their own J bass built to spec with the best that vintage and modern had to offer.
Alder body, one piece maple neck/rosewood fb (later versions had multi piece necks) with an early '60's profile, Status Hyperactive pickups, active preamp and a micro switch that bypasses the pre and sends the pickups direct to the jack.
The Trace caveat was a headstock that was shaped to put the tuners right into your hand, no reaching. Rob Green said it took some heavy geometry but he did it. It took a lot of wood getting carved out! It is a sweet solution but not very practical to build. These were boutique basses at the time.
It plays great and these pickups are really hot and very versatile. I like it best with flats.
I got this bass in 2007 and it was NOS - never sold! The frets had patina between the strings. I believe it hung in some small music store until they went out of business, were bought up and this hit ebay. It came with the original flight case.
Cleaned out my closets, Basses left. 1 Short Scale, 1 Long Scale, 1 Acoustic
I like that! I hope it sounds as good as it looks
