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#332,121
Engle said:
Agreed. FWIW, I immediately ran outside and we had a short conversation (somewhat louder on my part) about his delivery methods. He apologized.
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UPS is great here. Maybe because their World Hub and many offices are here maybe. I'm glad your driver did apologize. I've never had a UPS driver with an attitude, unlike the FexMess drivers who act put out when asked to not leave things in the drive, at the garage for all to see and in the weather. Heck one even asked me why I park one of our cars at the end of the (double wide) drive! I didn't think during our not entirely cordial conversation to tell him that is irrelevant and I can part where I want but did tell him there are two vehicles in the garage so that would be where that one would have to go.

Here UPS and Post Office delivery people are all really good.
 
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RedVee said:
Vox Phantom ?
Eastwood do a copy I think.
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Yes, the queen of the Phantom bass line - the Delta IV - Phil "Fang" Volk of Paul Revere & the Raiders played the standard Phantom. The deluxe guitar version had an organ built in to it and the 12 string model had 3 pu's and an array of knobs & switches -

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Ian Curtis - Joy Division played one - Phantom VI Special -

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Phantom XII Stereo guitar -
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Pete Cosey w/'70s Miles played one -

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dagrev said:
UPS is great here. Maybe because their World Hub and many offices are here maybe. I'm glad your driver did apologize. I've never had a UPS driver with an attitude, unlike the FexMess drivers who act put out when asked to not leave things in the drive, at the garage for all to see and in the weather. Heck one even asked me why I park one of our cars at the end of the (double wide) drive! I didn't think during our not entirely cordial conversation to tell him that is irrelevant and I can part where I want but did tell him there are two vehicles in the garage so that would be where that one would have to go.

Here UPS and Post Office delivery people are all really good.
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I agree - UPS and USPS = good.., FedEx = bad
 
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Engle said:
Agreed. FWIW, I immediately ran outside and we had a short conversation (somewhat louder on my part) about his delivery methods. He apologized.
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You should still report it-very calmly. As an ex-driver, I know that the office generally ignores complaints, esp. screaming ones, but it can't hurt to let them know you were dissatisfied. And that the guy apologized.
 
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ThaCoast said:
Many have said it before, but hipshot's ultralite series (both USA or LIC). You can get either Y key (as your originals are in look), or Mini clover (if you want a vintage look but modern feature - it'll fit in line with no knocking between each other like larger clover would result in)

Licensed Ultralite® Bass Tuning Machine 3/8" (Sold Individually)

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USA Ultralite® Bass Tuning Machine 3/8" (Sold Individually)

3/8" Y Key Dimensions 3/8" Short Y Key Dimensions 3/8" Clover Key Dimensions 3/8" Lollipop Key Dimensions 3/8" Mini Clover Key Dimensions Any sore shouldered bassist can tell you that fighting "neck dive" from a poorly balanced instrument is akin to slow torture. Our Ultralite® bass tuning...
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I prefer the look of LIC because they're all shiny chrome, USA does shiny keys but satin posts which i don't like as much.

Or Gotoh GB350 or 707. Difference is 350 is aluminum light weight & plastic button, vs 707 brass all metal build.

My Tbird has the Gotoh 707 in black, & love the look of em.



Man, i love the look of SG basses, but i can't get along with em at all in terms of tone/playing.
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That's why God gave us replacement p'ups. :thumbsup:
 
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Chucky Stiletti said:
My cousin who is a professional photographer in the Costa del Sol sent me this pic saying "do you know this musician?" as he was photographing his granddaughter's party.....says he drank and danced the night away.....almost fell off my seat when I saw....
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ThaCoast said:
Agreed, but damn xD I might as well build my own SG bass if i were ever inclined to. Still wouldn't know what to do pickup wise
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I had (and stupidly sold) a 66 Gibson EB-3[I can't get used to them being called "SG basses"]. I only used the "mudbucker" p'up and filled the room(s) with warm, enveloping bass richness.
 
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JJR58 said:
Ugh! I wish.
Just scored a cool job which I start on Tuesday.
I’ll have to wait for the summer, or the end of to be able to make a trip to you.
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That's great. Congrats Jeff. I hope it's a great fit and you enjoy it as much as one can enjoy work.
If it's an exotic dancer we're good on not having pics! :smug:
 
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GonePlaid said:
TY. I've heard/heard of him, but wouldn't know who he was if he bit me on my fazaza.
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Rick Laird (bass) like a number of players in the late'60s early '70s had a mud-bucker pu added to their Fender basses. Also one to use the mighty Acoustic 360. Max BASS.

 
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