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#155,444
PillO said:
Yeah, what could go worng with a note....

1. Where did I put that note?
2. What the hell does Dr105 IV 20/4/3 RR SS try Ni mean?
3. Fail to read my poor handwriting.

I'm sure there are other interesting possibilities that I haven't though of.
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Attempting to break the code...
DR round stainless steel strings with a 105E in a four string set installed on April 3, 2020, consider installing Nickels as the next set.

Or possibly..
Drunk doing 105mph in fourth gear on April 3, 2020 while crossing a rail road track sliding sideways and trying to find the nickel I dropped under the seat.
 
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#155,445
GBassNorth said:
Attempting to break the code...
DR round stainless steel strings with a 105E in a four string set installed on April 3, 2020, consider installing Nickels as the next set.

Or possibly..
Drunk doing 105mph in fourth gear on April 3, 2020 while crossing a rail road track and trying to find the nickel I dropped under the seat.
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Or coulda’ been March 4th.
 
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#155,447
Ok, so I've had the BaCH NR bird II long enough now to try it with various types of music and with multiple amps and cabs. I have yet to embark on my string journey so that's next. In the meantime I'd say although the stock Altec pup sounds good it doesn't hold a candle to my Greco TBird II (which has a slightly richer, fuller and even more agressive sound than my VP).

So for those of you out there (unfortunately there probably are not many of you) that have tried a 1970's Greco TBird, what after market pup comes close to approximating that sound?

Lollar?
Lull?
Thunderbucker 66S?
Other?
 
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#155,448
GBassNorth said:
Ok, so I've had the BaCH NR bird II long enough now to try it with various types of music and with multiple amps and cabs. I have yet to embark on my string journey so that's next. In the meantime I'd say although the stock Altec pup sounds good it doesn't hold a candle to my Greco TBird II (which has a slightly richer, fuller and even more agressive sound than my VP).

So for those of you out there (unfortunately there probably are not many of you) that have tried a 1970's Greco TBird, what after market pup comes close to approximating that sound?

Lollar?
Lull?
Thunderbucker 66S?
Other?
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Told ya! That Bird RAWRs! A Lull was darn close in my BaCH NR II (Kicks herself in butt yet one more time)
 
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#155,452
GBassNorth said:
Attempting to break the code...
DR round stainless steel strings with a 105E in a four string set installed on April 3, 2020, consider installing Nickels as the next set.

Or possibly..
Drunk doing 105mph in fourth gear on April 3, 2020 while crossing a rail road track sliding sideways and trying to find the nickel I dropped under the seat.
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So you understand strange codes! Look again tomorrow and you will wonder if it shouldn't be 4 March, poked yourself a sharp wire end and drew blood, and really should see the doctor about the 105 fever.
 
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#155,455
TBird1958 said:
Told ya! That Bird RAWRs! A Lull was darn close in my BaCH NR II (Kicks herself in butt yet one more time)
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:thumbsup:You nailed it!

:DFunny thing is, had I not obtained the Greco and instead just bought the BaCH I'd have been perfectly happy with the BaCH sound. But now I've been spoiled and want more.

:cool:At this point I'm not ruling out buying another mid 70's Greco, but this time I'd get the dual pup model. I almost always solo the neck pup, so I could use the dual pup Greco bridge pup as a donor for the BaCH and just keep a dummy can in place on the Greco IV. Not the cheapest route and not sure how different a higher resistance bridge pup would sound vs the Greco neck pup, but just a crazy thought running through my head.
 
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#155,457
GBassNorth said:
A shame this isn't here in the states, somebody is gonna get a heck of a bass at that price...
Greco TB1100 1977 "Project Series" Rare!! | N.package's Shop | Reverb
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You are a bad influence.

I will remain happy with my Gibsons and Epiphones. I will remain happy with my Gibsons and Epiphones. I will remain happy with my Gibsons and Epiphones. I will remain happy with my Gibsons and Epiphones. I will remain happy with my Gibsons and Epiphones. I will remain happy with my Gibsons and Epiphones. I will remain happy with my Gibsons and Epiphones...
 
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#155,459
MCF said:
You are a bad influence.

I will remain happy with my Gibsons and Epiphones. I will remain happy with my Gibsons and Epiphones. I will remain happy with my Gibsons and Epiphones. I will remain happy with my Gibsons and Epiphones. I will remain happy with my Gibsons and Epiphones. I will remain happy with my Gibsons and Epiphones. I will remain happy with my Gibsons and Epiphones...
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Really? I just spend 10 minutes ogling Grecos on Reverb. There are plenty there...
 
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