I’ve replaced the black and gold hardware with chrome on a couple of basses.
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What makes it your bass?
- Thread starter Dlew919
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The fact that I went to the Sadowsky shop and custom ordered a bass makes it mine.
Talking with Roger, Ellis and staff was an amazing experience that will never leave me.
This one will always be in my collection.
Talking with Roger, Ellis and staff was an amazing experience that will never leave me.
This one will always be in my collection.
The fact that the only original parts on the bass is the body and neck, I’ve modified and upgraded everything else. I’m a new bass player and bass modder and the whole experience for me with her has been a massive learning process, and to be honest I’ve enjoyed the researching, the modding and tinkering as much as I enjoy the playing.
She has lots of little dings on her from where I’ve been experimenting with upgrades and maybe gotten something stuck or I’ve slipped with a tool, but nothing too bad just little bits that add character. I’ve also started to wear the finish off her near the thumb rest and between the pickups where I play her too.
There are many Ibanez Mikro’s out there, but this one is mine and there isn’t another quite like her.
She has lots of little dings on her from where I’ve been experimenting with upgrades and maybe gotten something stuck or I’ve slipped with a tool, but nothing too bad just little bits that add character. I’ve also started to wear the finish off her near the thumb rest and between the pickups where I play her too.
There are many Ibanez Mikro’s out there, but this one is mine and there isn’t another quite like her.
It's "my bass" if I'm playing it at the moment. I've tried to become attached to my instruments, but alas, I'm a serial bass philanderer! It's just the tool I'm using.
Of my 9 basses, there is only one that I have not modified in any way. And as good a bass as it is, I feel less of a connection to that instrument than to any other I own.
That big poles Humbucker in the sweet spot with flats , low weight , and comfy neck. I’m a sucker for white, purples, blues ,gold hardware , figured woods, sparkles , and the right burst.
If I can get Old School 2band Sounds and that signature StingRay bounce to the notes without the metallic ping, it’s mine.
If I can get Old School 2band Sounds and that signature StingRay bounce to the notes without the metallic ping, it’s mine.
As much as I love your Stingrays, that Sandberg is insanely gorgeous!
The scars....
Some of them are just honest wear and tear from years of playing out..
Some are from misadventures and bad decisions.
Add them up, and they tell a story.
My story..
Some of them are just honest wear and tear from years of playing out..
Some are from misadventures and bad decisions.
Add them up, and they tell a story.
My story..
I went down to Bass Central intending to buy another StingRay5 Special, but the color did nothing for me in person ( snowy white). Turned around and saw this Sandberg hangin on the wall and it was like every thing else in the room disappeared. I asked to play it. After 30 mins I said “ I’ll take it”.
There are times when I wrestle with selling it . It doesn’t feel or really sound like a StingRay. It doesn’t sound good with flats. But I found the perfect rounds ( TI Jazz) , and have learned to appreciate what it brings to the table.
It’s a nice change of pace . The B sting is glorious !!
Because I don’t have lots of money laying around for a real 1958 p bass, I built a ’58 (looking) birth year bass. Sunburst P, Fender 63 pup, CTS pots, .047 uF cap, Switchcraft jack, and unlike a ‘58, roasted maple neck. Gorgeous, sounds and feels great!! #1 And my fingerprints are all over it!
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