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The Short Scale Bass Appreciation Society!
scrumpymike replied to Baloney Balderdash's topic in Bass Guitars
But unfortunately not the value ☹️ -
The Short Scale Bass Appreciation Society!
scrumpymike replied to Baloney Balderdash's topic in Bass Guitars
Dohhh! I was so hooked up by the playing and the player that I didn't even notice it was the H1. Here's a much less entertaining video of the S2. Vox Starstream S2 -
The Short Scale Bass Appreciation Society!
scrumpymike replied to Baloney Balderdash's topic in Bass Guitars
Hi Bernard, as you can see from my last two posts, I've been and gone and done it again! ☺️ -
The Short Scale Bass Appreciation Society!
scrumpymike replied to Baloney Balderdash's topic in Bass Guitars
In my next reincarnation, hopefully! I'll certainly be able to have some fun playing with myself 😉 -
The Short Scale Bass Appreciation Society!
scrumpymike replied to Baloney Balderdash's topic in Bass Guitars
Just pulled the trigger on one of these puppies! I love quirky stuff and this sits right at the top end of the quirkiness scale. Vox Starstream S2 -
The Short Scale Bass Appreciation Society!
scrumpymike replied to Baloney Balderdash's topic in Bass Guitars
That's a great combination you've got there. -
The Short Scale Bass Appreciation Society!
scrumpymike replied to Baloney Balderdash's topic in Bass Guitars
I had the white one of these for a while - extremely impressed, honestly couldn't fault it, maybe should have kept it! Moved it on for no other reason than it was my third bass (i.e. backup to my two custom-built gig bass keepers), which I change whenever I spot something else I fancy trying. -
According to Amp Tech Pete, yes - but I haven't collected it from him yet. Full update in a few days when I've got it back and had a play.
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Breath-taking - and that's from an apprentice!
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Just as an aside, I find that my life as a total flats player is made much easier because my basses have 3 pickups (selectable singly or in any combination) and my amp has 2 channels. I don't do pedals but my set-up gives me a massive tonal palette without ever losing that more substantial/thicker/rounder/warmer/fatter (pick your own word!) character that's built in to flats.
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Squier Jaguar short scale (30") - *WITHDRAWN*
scrumpymike replied to Manwithvan's topic in Basses For Sale
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That's one very lucky potato! Speaking of just sitting and gazing adoringly at basses, I've always been like that with Rickys. Started the first time I saw Pete Quaife of the Kinks playing his, so it's strange I've never even tried let alone owned one after all these years. Always out of my price range back then and I'm a short-scale/compact/lightweight kinda guy nowadays. Still top of my eye-candy list though, always will be.
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Hi Rich! How strange, it's just the opposite for me. Maybe half-rounds or I seem to recall GHS Brite flats had a kind of semi-rough feel.
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Never tried Cobalts but I wouldn't say my TI flats are "brighter and closer tonally to rounds". The GHS Brite Flats I tried a while back are nearer what Linus27 is after but I seem to recall they were high-ish tension. I don't think 'bright' and 'low tension' go together.
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The Short Scale Bass Appreciation Society!
scrumpymike replied to Baloney Balderdash's topic in Bass Guitars
Thanks enjoyed that. Nice bass playing and tone. -
Gillett Contour S fretless 4 - *WITHDRAWN*
scrumpymike replied to scrumpymike's topic in Basses For Sale
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The Short Scale Bass Appreciation Society!
scrumpymike replied to Baloney Balderdash's topic in Bass Guitars
I love that marbled pick-guard!! -
For me, the perfect bass is the one that means I have no need to keep looking for anything better. Mine started life as a Fender Rascal and what made it perfect was having it re-bodied by our Andyjr1515. Apologies to those of you that I've already bored with this on other topics. My only excuse is that it REALLY IS my perfect bass and I just can't shut up about it 😐
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The Short Scale Bass Appreciation Society!
scrumpymike replied to Baloney Balderdash's topic in Bass Guitars
Same here, and I like a low action. -
These look drop-dead gorgeous and amazing value for money.
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Silverback - La Bellas I believe 😊
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Just sold my Sandberg Lionel to Ade and we met-up at lunch-time for a handover, cuppa and chat. Thoroughly enjoyable from start to finish, proper Basschat-er.
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... and we're not too sure about Keef.
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Well done Bernard, I love these 'continuity' stories! I'm still in touch with the guitarist from the 3-piece band we started while at school in Rochdale back in 1964. When I moved down to London in 1970, my two buddies kept the band going and went on to greater things. That's my 'nearly became a bit famous' story ☹️
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scrumpymike replied to Baloney Balderdash's topic in Bass Guitars
I have one of these - among others from Spector, Maruszczyk, and Atelier Z - and would highly recommend it. Good quality / price and you can be sure it's going to fit your Mustang.