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#302,901
Ringhammer said:
I see it as an amoeba popsicle.

I’m also not a fan of equal horn shaped basses (EB0, SG, etc).

There are plenty of basses out there and everyone has their preferences. So that’s what’s great! Get what you want.
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exactly - there is no shortage of choices in the 'free world'...

Awful quality... but I saw this on SNL that night in 1989 and was blown away by the raw passion of their performance.
 
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dagrev said:
As much as I love a great Reverse, I'm not so sure I don't like the looks of a NR better. The first time I saw one that I recall was Leon, and I just though they were cool and a bit funky. I find both comfortable to play (NR especially when on the couch), but live I think I prefer the feel of a Reverse. Yet this could be just from decades of playing one. I don't notice anything uncomfortable about a NR played live, but my '64 and the '06 just seem to be custom made for me. Possibly familiarity as much as anything. But I have never played a 60s NR. Anyone want to send me their's so I can compare?

Along the same lines, I would think my next best feeling shape if 2gen Pbass. I love the feel of my '55. Neck is big, but feels great, I have nothing but praise for the body shape. It's all like an old friend. Next might be the '81 G&L or either L2k. J's feel great and might actually be next, then Ps. A Ric would be the most odd feeling bass I've ever owned.
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I luv”em all….have heard the reverse shape described as “goofy” looking…whatever…..who cares?..,.teto…..

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I knew this was either going to be the one of the best purchases of my life or a huge mistake, I am happy to report that this thing sounds amazing! I spent the evening going through it fixing some wiring and gluing up some bits, then I slapped a Mighty Mite Jazz bass neck on it. It needs a complete tear down and cleaning, it's filthy!
But man talk about potential. Video tomorrow.
 

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godofthunder59 said:
I knew this was either going to be the one of the best purchases of my life or a huge mistake, I am happy to report that this thing sounds amazing! I spent the evening going through it fixing some wiring and gluing up some bits, then I slapped a Mighty Mite Jazz bass neck on it. It needs a complete tear down and cleaning, it's filthy!
But man talk about potential. Video tomorrow.
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The broken bits below the control cavity look like they can be re-attached - but the electronics look original. My '64 has twin caps like that.
 
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dagrev said:
As much as I love a great Reverse, I'm not so sure I don't like the looks of a NR better. The first time I saw one that I recall was Leon, and I just though they were cool and a bit funky. I find both comfortable to play (NR especially when on the couch), but live I think I prefer the feel of a Reverse. Yet this could be just from decades of playing one. I don't notice anything uncomfortable about a NR played live, but my '64 and the '06 just seem to be custom made for me. Possibly familiarity as much as anything. But I have never played a 60s NR. Anyone want to send me their's so I can compare?

Along the same lines, I would think my next best feeling shape if 2gen Pbass. I love the feel of my '55. Neck is big, but feels great, I have nothing but praise for the body shape. It's all like an old friend. Next might be the '81 G&L or either L2k. J's feel great and might actually be next, then Ps. A Ric would be the most odd feeling bass I've ever owned.
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I bought the 67 NR in 73. Until ~2 years ago, I'd never held a reverse. I did so sitting down at a GC with no strap. It felt very familiar. I think because of my relative shortness, it might be a bit more difficult to play in my normal position. Or not. But due to my chronic mufunzalo, it doesn't really matter. I have all the basses I'll ever need. In fact, I don't really 'need' the Les Paul 5er, but I ain't givin' it away.
 
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JIO said:
My '64 II with my added center pot - I solder much cleaner these days... this was done in 1986... :bag: Only posted to show original twin caps like yours.

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Thanks for posting that. I don't think I ever saw that before mine crosed my bench.
 
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JIO said:
My '64 II with my added center pot - I solder much cleaner these days... this was done in 1986... :bag: Only posted to show original twin caps like yours.

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HA!…“we’re out of .047 ceramics and they are on allocation! engineering change order (ECO) quick! ‘install 2 .022s (Gibson p/n xxx-xx-xx) following guidelines in drawing xxxxc’”…….
 
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#302,914
Engle said:
Nice! Are you thinking of keeping the slider switches? They'd be easy enough to replace.
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Honestly I'm undecided. Part of me wants to keep it as is and for the most part I will but I find the switches redundant and look terrible. It's also wired VVTT. I may clean it up with a repro pg and wire it VVTT.
 
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godofthunder59 said:
Honestly I'm undecided. Part of me wants to keep it as is and for the most part I will but I find the switches redundant and look terrible. It's also wired VVTT. I may clean it up with a repro pg and wire it VVTT.
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It's too bad the original modder didn't go with a 3 way switch in the corner of the pickguard like a Firebird
 
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