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What bass should I buy next?

#61
MrAB4003 said:
John Hall has been replaced by his son Ben as he retired a few years ago. I also respectfully disagree about wanting Ric to go bankrupt.
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Hey that'd explain all their recent upgrades such as regular truss rods, new bridges, and non-gloss (still sealed for weather) fretboards. The new ones should be all the better!
Sorry for my extreme-ness, but mine had broke on me last week, and when I tried to repair it, I've been too shocked to find that the stock truss rods were wrapped in oil paper! Granted mine was made in '08 during John's autocracy, so I've been too much disheartened.
 
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#62
Iristone said:
Hey that'd explain all their recent upgrades such as regular truss rods, new bridges, and non-gloss (still sealed for weather) fretboards. The new ones should be all the better!
Sorry for my extreme-ness, but mine had broke on me last week, and when I tried to repair it, I've been too shocked to find that the stock truss rods were wrapped in oil paper! Granted mine was made in '08 during John's autocracy, so I've been too much disheartened.
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I totally understand now! Thanks for explaining that.

I have a 2012 4003 that was built in the John Era (1984-2021) and a 2022 4003 that was built in the Ben Era (2021-present) and they are different from each other in terms of construction. The bridges, fretboard lacquering, and truss rod(s) are the biggest differences between them. The newer ones are better built, more modern instruments! That's why I recommended one to OP in this thread.
 
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#64
51PRI said:
I have several Precisions, and others, but I think I want something pretty different. So far I'm considering Danelectro, Rickenbacker, Kawai, and Warwick. We play a lot of blues, and other things, but I think I want to step outside the norm a little bit.

Thoughts?
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G&L for Swiss Army Knife Versatility

Schecter CV-4 for passive G&L like Swiss Army Knife versatility

(used)Robin basses, particularly the Freedom...... as a matter of fact, I think Tommy Shannon played one for a bit in the late 80s
 
#66
If I were you I would try one of these short scales: all 3 are very different in feel, with a big fat tone, ok for playing blues (and different genres)

Gretsch Electromatic

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Nordstrand Acynonix

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Reverend Dub King bass

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#73
mongo2 said:
For blues I've used an early '60s Silvertone Model 1444 "dolphin nose" made by Danelectro since the '70s. I see they have been recently reissued it as the Danelectro '56 Bass.
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Yes, the Danelectro is probably the one I'm most considering since it would be authentic for blues. The Rickenbacker and Warwick are a wish list, really, and the Kawai is a nod to the 80's but I think they're cool but maybe not appropriate for the music we play.
 
#75
I’m selling my Stingray Special 5HH mainly because I just can’t get used to the tight string spacing. But the low end from that neck PU, and the sexy paint job has had me on the fence back and forth for months. It’s great for blues tunes that are oft down-tuned (SRV, Hendrix, Robin Trower). And that low D is convenient for slide blues with 6-stringer open tunings.

Just saying….
 

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