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#140,082
Raining here today, thank Heavens. I took the bride out for breakfast at Sublime Point lookout cafe...

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That’s not a UFO; just a reflection in the window :D
 
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#140,083
Miles_ONeal said:
Misquoting "Taken".

Got any recordings?
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No.., that was in the late 80's-early 90's when I owned it. It was a cool bass but sounded weird - it had a strange in-the-bridge pu but different than a piezo.
 
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Chucky Stiletti said:
having a hard time finding a vintage bridge cover for my 68. don’t like how the mute springs look but don’t wanna remove’em...I can get a new cover but it’ll look silly all shiny.....can I somehow age it? acid? cola?
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There's a few ways to do it, one is electrostatic. You'll find a few approaches on youtube.
 
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RedVee said:
Raining here today, thank Heavens. I took the bride out for breakfast at Sublime Point lookout cafe...

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That’s not a UFO; just a reflection in the window :D
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rats! We could all use a little UFO action at this point.
 
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Border said:
Thanks much Nocturnal, spent the entire day at the car show and likely didn't see half of it! Absolutely huge. A car you might see one of at a usual show, there were a dozen, or more! Incredible.
I haven't been to this area in several years. Phoenix is a very large city. Seems to go for miles and miles in all directions. I am hoping for some time to check out the music stores. Any good bass shops or music stores with bass sections? Any leads would be greatly appreciated. Thanks much.
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I don't know what part of town you are in but I will throw up a few of the better known stores.

Bizarre Guitar Phoenix - Home

Not much of a website but a massive selection. Haven't been in for a while so no clue how many basses to check out. Usually a solid selection tho.

The Bass Place - Homepage - The Bass Place

I used to love going to The Bass Place but then they moved on the far West side and I haven't been to that store yet. Always had a fantastic selection of basses and amps/

Guitar Pickers – Buy and Sell Guitars

This store always has a good selection of gear.

Your Music Destination in Chandler AZ

Guitar Tommy's has a nice guitar selection but basses ban be hit and miss.

The Phoenix and Scottsdale GC's usually have a nice selection. The Phx store off the I-17 & Peoria is the busiest location here and Scottsdale is very close to Fender headquarters so you can usually find a nice selection of any Fender related brands. Have never been to the Avondale location yet.

If I think of others I will post them.
 
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Nocturnal said:
I don't know what part of town you are in but I will throw up a few of the better known stores.

Bizarre Guitar Phoenix - Home

Not much of a website but a massive selection. Haven't been in for a while so no clue how many basses to check out. Usually a solid selection tho.

The Bass Place - Homepage - The Bass Place

I used to love going to The Bass Place but then they moved on the far West side and I haven't been to that store yet. Always had a fantastic selection of basses and amps/

Guitar Pickers – Buy and Sell Guitars

This store always has a good selection of gear.

Your Music Destination in Chandler AZ

Guitar Tommy's has a nice guitar selection but basses ban be hit and miss.

The Phoenix and Scottsdale GC's usually have a nice selection. The Phx store off the I-17 & Peoria is the busiest location here and Scottsdale is very close to Fender headquarters so you can usually find a nice selection of any Fender related brands. Have never been to the Avondale location yet.

If I think of others I will post them.
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Thanks much Nocturnal, I appreciate the suggestions. I believe I am in Peoria, near the Lake Pleasant area. Not far from an area called P83. Dinner at Abuelo's (sp?)..Near where the Mariners play spring ball. A great restaurant in a hopping area of town.
Thanks again, I hope to visit a couple of them before I leave.
 
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Nocturnal said:
I don't know what part of town you are in but I will throw up a few of the better known stores.

Bizarre Guitar Phoenix - Home

Not much of a website but a massive selection. Haven't been in for a while so no clue how many basses to check out. Usually a solid selection tho.

The Bass Place - Homepage - The Bass Place

I used to love going to The Bass Place but then they moved on the far West side and I haven't been to that store yet. Always had a fantastic selection of basses and amps/

Guitar Pickers – Buy and Sell Guitars

This store always has a good selection of gear.

Your Music Destination in Chandler AZ

Guitar Tommy's has a nice guitar selection but basses ban be hit and miss.

The Phoenix and Scottsdale GC's usually have a nice selection. The Phx store off the I-17 & Peoria is the busiest location here and Scottsdale is very close to Fender headquarters so you can usually find a nice selection of any Fender related brands. Have never been to the Avondale location yet.

If I think of others I will post them.
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this kind of stuff should be in a wiki.
 
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Miles_ONeal said:
Are they, perchance, going to play at SXSW this year?
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Probably not, but I cannot say for sure. They have a website that is mostly accurate. If you can see them, it is worth doing. Yeah, it is a shameless plug for the kid, but I have seen them a couple times when they had a different trumpet player, too. They are amazingly energetic - non stop for an hour or more. And a whole lot of fun for the audience. I suspect they are having a lot of fun playing.
 
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Chucky Stiletti said:
having a hard time finding a vintage bridge cover for my 68. don’t like how the mute springs look but don’t wanna remove’em...I can get a new cover but it’ll look silly all shiny.....can I somehow age it? acid? cola?
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Soak it in coffee for a few days perhaps? Cola will etch and eat it, just like cola does to everything after a while. Maybe a short cola bath then coffee.
 
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