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Mona in a fall landscape (Portland)

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MCF said:
It depends on the neck angles. I have the issue with the the Supertone for Epis. The Babicz design, by its nature, can take the string almost down to the deck. There is a lot more adjustability up and down with the Babicz. Maybe the Supertone works fine on the set Gibson neck angles on the set and through neck basses. But it has been frustrating trying to use it on bolt-on Epis and dial in low string action.
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I had no problem with my Epi IV and the Supertone that I can recall. But I had other issues setting that bass up, so who knows?
 
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Miles_ONeal said:
I had no problem with my Epi IV and the Supertone that I can recall. But I had other issues setting that bass up, so who knows?
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Intonation was an issue for me also. That was rectified when Hipshot sent me an assortment of screws and springs with different lengths. Superb company with excellent customer service. I love their tuners. Just not sold on the Supertone. YMMV.
 
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TBird1958 said:
Are you visiting Portland today?
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No, Beth is there to help her sisters attend to their ailing (aged) father. He's better/stable right now, but frankly he's in his last days which could be months, weeks or days. Still sharp as a tack - just all the parts failing. Ain't getting old grand? ~
 
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JIO said:
No, Beth is there to help her sisters attend to their ailing (aged) father. He's better/stable right now, but frankly he's in his last days which could be months, weeks or days. Still sharp as a tack - just all the parts failing. Ain't getting old grand? ~
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Like = agree about getting older and parts wearing out.
 
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Good evening Thunderbird loving sisters and brothers. I hope everyone has had a good relaxing weekend. The back to back gigs in Walla Walla went well, and we had great fun. The winery gig Friday I had imagined being in a huge, cavernous production room, but we heard Thursday we would be playing outdoors. I rather imagined we would be on the covered patio, with the fire and tall heaters. We ended up being on the stage in this small sort of amphitheater. Since it was cool, then cold and damp, folks stayed up on the patio, which meant space between us and the audience. They provided the system and they have a super good sound man, so it went very well. I used an older 5 string P, as it got cold when the sun set, and I was concerned about the effect on both an instruments set up, and finish. We retuned often, ended up wearing all the clothes I brought, but had great fun. The second night at the Eagles was great, very relaxed. Folks getting up to dance, and generally interacting with the band made for a good evening. I saw a few nephews and nieces that I don't get to see often, enjoyed some delicious wine, and good food. Happy that I picked up a second 2X10 cab. We visited a few wineries in hopes of getting booked for next years events. Good to go, good to be back in the man cave commiserating with my basses. I appreciate all the good advice I received here. I hope you are all enjoying a relaxing evening.
Cheers!
 

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Border said:
Good evening Thunderbird loving sisters and brothers. I hope everyone has had a good relaxing weekend. The back to back gigs in Walla Walla went well, and we had great fun. The winery gig Friday I had imagined being in a huge, cavernous production room, but we heard Thursday we would be playing outdoors. I rather imagined we would be on the covered patio, with the fire and tall heaters. We ended up being on the stage in this small sort of amphitheater. Since it was cool, then cold and damp, folks stayed up on the patio, which meant space between us and the audience. They provided the system and they have a super good sound man, so it went very well. I used an older 5 string P, as it got cold when the sun set, and I was concerned about the effect on both an instruments set up, and finish. We retuned often, ended up wearing all the clothes I brought, but had great fun. The second night at the Eagles was great, very relaxed. Folks getting up to dance, and generally interacting with the band made for a good evening. I saw a few nephews and nieces that I don't get to see often, enjoyed some delicious wine, and good food. Happy that I picked up a second 2X10 cab. We visited a few wineries in hopes of getting booked for next years events. Good to go, good to be back in the man cave commiserating with my basses. I appreciate all the good advice I received here. I hope you are all enjoying a relaxing evening.
Cheers!
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Sounds like some good gigs! What amp are you running with the 210AVs? Ashdown?
 
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