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  1. msb
    I bought a Dano Longhorn over twenty years ago and at first didn’t like the shorter scale , but I found myself playing that bass more and more , several years later it had become my primary bass. Now I have about a dozen short scales and they are my preference. I still have some classic basses , but I tend to play the short scales. I never suffered any pain or problems playing 34 in basses , but simply found the shorties more comfortable. I still bring that Dano to most gigs. Sometimes as a back up , sometimes it’s the primary.
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    In a post pandemic world there are many that are simply not going out. And with inflation , and everything else , it’s tough. For many the entertainment dollar is stretched. Many venues are facing rough times here , and I would expect things are similar in GB. I spend much of my time in several venues that are regular , and know many of their regulars by name. And sometimes , we have a dead night. I simply concentrate on the playing , some of my most enjoyable playing has been done in quiet rooms. And I find those there appreciate that extra effort. They will return , and they will bring friends.
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    These look like Jazz bass style knobs , and I love those. I’m used to some basses with a bit of neck dive , like an SG and a Dano Longhorn. If you rest your forearm on the bass it’s fine. Throw both hands above your head … down she goes. I can live with some , but not a lot. We’ll just cross that when we get to it. I often can sit when I play , but do have some stand up gigs. I’ve had some good recommendations for a Tbird style pickup. I’ll do the pickups and pot first. I have no reservations about buying parts for this. Might even see if I can do a volume/coil tap switch like you find on the Gibson DC Jr. I’m an old Pbass guy so the neck size doesn’t mean much , it’s simply some time playing something to become comfortable. I’m used to playing different neck styles.
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    Here’s the one on kijiji , good price no tax.
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    Prepared for that, and apparently the travel on the tone knob is pretty limited to on and off , so I’ll change that pot to one with a more appropriate taper. I haven’t picked up a Talman yet , but they’re cheap and available. They also frequently have some neck dive so the tuners might well be changed out for some lighter ones. I guess the tuners , pot and pickup will be close to the cost of the bass… edit Baby Blue Sound … that looks good! I had seen this pic online and thought this might sound deadly. I’m not afraid of a good chunky neck. I have other basses with that Gibson style pickup and really love them. This is what’s inspired my interest. and another edit … just received word that one that had been sitting on kijiji is still available. It’s an hour’s drive away to Lunenburg on the South Shore , but might be a lovely drive. So it’s looking like this project is becoming quite likely.
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    I love my amps. I’d even admit to being somewhat nerdy about them and enjoy my home practice rigs as much as I do the stage gear.
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    I’m thinking of getting one of these , and dropping a Tbird pickup where the Jazz pickup is. And dropping a real mid 60’s Pbass pickup in the front. I was given the pickup over 40 years ago after someone pulled the stock pickup and dropped in a DiMarzio. I would like to actually use it again. I hear the taper on the stock pots is off so I may well change them too. I like the shape , it kinda reminds me of some of the designs Paul Barth made in the late 50’s. And it’s said to be well made , for the price. I’ve never been one to mod things so this might be fun. edit … looks like my Pbass pickups are mid 70’s … six digit , grey bobbin
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    Some seem to think any Gibson humbucker close to the neck is a Mudbucker, but it really was a specific pickup. And despite the nickname , has quite a lovely deep thump.
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    Oioi

    msb replied to froover's topic in Introductions

    We were friends from an old forum some years ago. One that sadly no longer exists. Her name came up today when I posted a pic of my Ashbory , She was fond of them and had a couple of rare ones. So I did a search for Froover and this popped up. I know she did have some health issues , she’s missed.
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    The GK MB200 is another pint sized beauty. It also has a mini aux in and a headphone out , so you can plug in a tablet and play along quietly.
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    Oioi

    msb replied to froover's topic in Introductions

    Anyone heard anything about Lucy?
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    Thank you foya, for this insight.
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    Nice to see you don’t have to haul around the pipe organ for that room.
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    Yes , they lacquered the maple necks right from the start.
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    How would you compare the 4001 to the 4003?
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    N(B)AD!

    msb replied to asingardenof's topic in Amps and Cabs

    Those are great little amps. The GK MB 200 is too!
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    I mostly do mid sized bars , more often than not only the vocals are in the PA so my amp delivers the room sound. No sound man. (and I love my amp)
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    I’ve been using the Gibson gig bag that came with my DC Jr. The headstock pokes out about an inch , but it’s a lot easier than dealing with the enormous hard shell case for the V. I mostly use the V at home.
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    There’s nothing quite like driving a nice little bluegrass band.
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    They used to be bubinga.
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    I used to believe that rosewood was much better than maple , and then realized that the two basses I was playing the most at that time both had maple fingerboards. oops So now I’m not that fussy , but the ones I mostly use these days have darker fingerboards.
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    As one that can get a little nerdy about gear I have been on various forums for quite a while , but I came here looking for insight into gear that is not readily available here in Canada. Despite living on another continent I do appreciate the community.
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    Look at the where the bridge is placed. Many shortscales have the bridge set in about 1/3 of the way into the body , and many of those feel more like a longer bass. Those with trapeze bridges might require a longer string despite being a 30 in scale. The short scales with the bridge set by the body are the real short shortscales.
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    It’s still on the Gibson website but it’s apparently discontinued. If you can find one they are great little basses.
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