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D'Addario black tapewounds on the Classic Vibe, GHS black tapewounds on the Italia and Fender Custom Light flatwounds on the Bacchus.

Well, they're not exactly cheap. I'd suggest this at half the price.

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Boss Waza Air-B...for the serious bassist! Standard Features Over-ear bass guitar sound system with wireless connectivity, premium amp and effect tones, Bluetooth® audio streaming, and sound editing via your smartphone Advanced BOSS spatial technology and integrated gyro sensor deliver a deeply immersive playing experience with 3D ambience and dynamic sound localization Five unique amp types and over 30 customizable bass-tuned effects Play along with 10 acoustic drum grooves and an advanced metronome with 32 rhythm variations Integrated BOSS wireless technology provides exceptional sound quality with ultra-low latency Easy-to-use controls for bass guitar volume and Bluetooth audio playback, plus instant access to six user-configurable tone settings Large, custom-designed 50 mm drivers deliver premium audio quality with rich, full sound Conforming earpads ensure optimum driver performance for uncompromised bass guitar tone Versatile two-way design folds down for compact storage or flat transport in the pocket of your instrument bag Built-in rechargeable batteries with auto standby/wake function to conserve battery life Up to five hours of play time with the headphones and up to 12 hours with the included WL-T Transmitter Durable construction and metal parts with deluxe black chrome plating Wirelessly edit, organize, and download tones with the BOSS Tone Studio app for iOS and Android mobile devices Unique onboard tuner function with audible tones that guide your tuning; visual chromatic tuner also available in the BOSS Tone Studio app Control effects and more with the optional EV-1-WL Wireless MIDI Expression Pedal Optional CB-WZ-AIR case available for carrying the headphones, transmitter, and USB charging cable

Macro photo of gelatinous slime.....plasmodial zycogastria, caused by hyperhidrosis. Sure, it makes sliding much easier, but it will negatively effect your tone!

Nicest one I've seen...tort definitely puts it over the top!

Was he the same one who was always talking about how Hitler loved children and his dog?

Whatever it is, it's beyond ugly.

A little bass line I was working on before everything fell apart...forgot I'd even recorded it. (Headphones or earbuds are recommended, of course.) https://youtu.be/ZUIKUAYND6E (Yeah, acoustic basses are good for nothing, right?)

Funny, but I posted this maybe half an hour ago at Talkbass. "I can’t get no, satisfaction." ○ Well, I can, but how about you? I have ten basses. From my least expensive to my most expensive, I'm completely satisfied. No need to change pickups, no need to change the preamp or add one, no need for a different neck, etc. Sure, I put on my favorite strings, but who doesn't? Not just here but on other boards, I constantly see people who feel the need to make their bass better. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. So, who here is constantly searching for the perfect bass, either buying and selling again and again, modding what they have, or building their own "perfect" bass? And who will never achieve a state of bass bliss?

Bit of a gamble with the '70s Fenders. Will you get one of the good ones or one of the bad ones? Just guessing, but I'm betting there are more bad ones for sale. I'm no fan of Fender, but if I saw this one hanging up tomorrow at Guitar Center or Sam Ash, I just might buy it. (By the way, if you've wanted a Fender for years, I'm not going to suggest you buy a G&L, Lakland, Sadowsky, etc, etc, etc. Buy a Frnder!)

Did you buy the bass?

Movable pickup(s)...always cool! https://www.instagram.com/p/CYMQz3QMalS/?utm_medium=copy_link

I used to wonder the same thing about the Thundergun...a great bass in the hands of a great bassist. Then, when I bought one, I realized it's a great bass that can make any bassist better. Are you going to buy the Cort and see if the same thing applies to you?

Or Fred Flintstone. Regardless, I have a feeling you're talking Fender Journeyman prices. Bit of a gamble, yes?

Not in the past four years or so...and I've purchased all my basses online without even having the chance to try them put...10 of them!

You're welcome. Amazing basses.

And the winner of the "Most Uncomfortable Bass of the Year" award goes to...

I'm just not a fan of Fender preamps. Of course, it's been quite some time since I've played an American Deluxe Zone bass and the strings might have contributed to the poor sound quality, but when I try out basses, and I try out quite a few, I generally remember the ones that wow me and the ones that fail to move me...and I've read the preamps in those had more issues than just a poor/rushed design. Other than that, if you're interested in owning a bass with a preamp, you can't do better than a G&L L2000, USA or Tribute...they have a preamp bypass so you can also play passive...even with a dead battery.

You might just consider buying an inexpensive DI and adding black tapewounds...must be a reason I have them on eight basses including two of my Jazz basses. (I'm guessing your VM is the natural finish with the maple fretboard...black tapewounds will look great and sound better.)

Pics of the bass and pickups might help, but it's more than likely not going to work.

You'll be changing the preamp?

Of course, for all we know the jackets can be red instead of the bass. I've seen many black-and-white photos of classic cars where lighter Grey's often turn out to be red.

The curtains aren't blue, they're grey because the photo apps seldom do a complete job.