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  1. I always find it fascinating to read these kind of discussions. I am an unabashed gear snob, always will be. Yes, there are inexpensive instruments that are well made, and can be made to be very giggable. Having said that, there are bunches of reasons why top-end instruments are worth the money. In some cases, it's the playability...the instrument can be a lot more responsive to small nuances in your technique. Other times, it's having a monster active system that lets you easily adapt to any and all situations. Fingerboards and fretwork are usually a lot better. I like ebony boards, so there is that. I'm not into looks especially but I guess that is the other factor. As far as using them, I'll play any of my basses down at the Dog and Duck..I just won't leave it unsupervised....:)
  2. Is that a Nathan East Yamaha 4? I've played the 5, but was not aware they made a 4 string....nice!
  3. Make a great sister to my MPV….
  4. Rumer is that the "spike" on the headstock is actually a middle finger extended to Fender, Inc....
  5. Agree....with one caution... Some of us are really blessed to have high end instruments in our collection. With the inflated prices of those basses now, I would not be able to afford the ones I have. The hard part is finding an affordable 5'er. I like the Peavey basses if you don't mind an older instrument, and can stand a bit of neck dive. I guess if I had to start over, I'd begin with a Mexican J 5....move up and down from there until I was happy.
  6. whatever happened to blindly rootling around in your cable bag and using the first 1/4" one you lay your hands on? Worked for grandpa.....
  7. Okay, but both quotes still beg the original question of which amp/cab combination, specifically. Also need to consider price point. If I was willing to plonk down a largish bundle of bills, I would probably go all Mesa, but I'm realistically going to go with what sounds great with a limited budget, and also what does not kill me to lug up a flight of stairs.
  8. I use 2 Genz Benz 1x12's for most pub gigs and get a really nice sound as well. Old TE GP-12 SMX head, 5 string fretted and/or fretless. I am almost always trying for a vintage country or rock tone, but occasionally tone it down clean for jazz.
  9. Okay...silly question. When you go to the clinics at this event, do you bring your bass with you?
  10. I think the most important decision you have to make is about neck width and string spacing. I like full access to the neck, and feel that a lot of wider spacings don't work with me above the 12th fret. On the other hand, narrower spacings tend to lead to challenges with muting, slapping (not that I would know), etc. But...if it doesn't feel comfy in the shop, don't assume you will get used to it later. You probably won't.
  11. I think the neck feel of a 5 is even more critical, and unique to each kind of bass. You really have to play them to know for sure. I echo chris b's advice, though....
  12. I'd echo the use of the live videos..they also show people having fun. I tried to get into bands after 25+ years out, and in another country (I'm from the US). Despite having a degree in music and pretty decent skills, it was a long a interesting road. You do really have to kiss a lot of frogs. Now I am exclusively depping, and hoping to get some more of these locally. I think the big deal is actually meeting local working musicians. Go to local pub gigs and shows and just have a short chat. Hang in there!
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