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The Short Scale Bass Appreciation Society!
msb replied to Baloney Balderdash's topic in Bass Guitars
I bought a Dano Longhorn when they first reissued , and did not care for the short scale , but after playing it for a while it became comfy , and then I came to prefer it. I still have a bunch of classic basses I really don’t play much anymore. -
I’ve been watching , and waiting , and hoping to find a used one. Might eventually wind up ordering a new one from Jule. But I’ve got a great gig rig , and nice home practice rigs now. It’s not something I need, but it’s something I’d love to have.
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Those vintage Ampegs fetch silly prices these days. And the later small runs of reissues are too. The Grecos are hard to find, so a MIC copy delivered for $400 with no fuss is tempting. I’ve played the originals. I’ve hit the pause button for now , but the temptation remains. A friend just ordered one , I’m looking forward to hearing his experience and review.
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If you drop the nose of the Gibson 3point bridge too much then the back ferrules can lift.
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Nice score! I have the Unicorn that was based on that , but headless.
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Just discovered it is not a shortscale , unfortunately a game changer for me.
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Looking at plexi Dan Armstrong fakes for fun today, it seems I can get one delivered to my door for under four hundred. The originals fetch serious prices , and certainly had their issues. I’m tempted , but have yet to order one. Some reviews say they’re wretched , others were pleasantly surprised to find a bass they said “wasn’t bad at all”. So there’s some luck involved. This would not be a primary bass , simply something fun and funky.
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You look happy! Congratulations , gorgeous bass!
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The Short Scale Bass Appreciation Society!
msb replied to Baloney Balderdash's topic in Bass Guitars
Check out that little Gibson Jr bass. It works like a Pbass. -
At a rehearsal last week , I usually lug my ancient GK MB150, noticed it wasn’t up to snuff. Volume dropped and it was sounding distorted. I once blew the amp up and loved it enough to get the power module replaced. At the time GK were moving their manufacturing , it took about a year to get the part. I have a friend that knows these well , and it’s off for repair. Should return like a brand new amp.
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They truly are gorgeous things.
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The Short Scale Bass Appreciation Society!
msb replied to Baloney Balderdash's topic in Bass Guitars
I went looking in the uk and couldn’t find a thing. Thomann did have some Gibson guitar pickup covers online so they might be able to order some , might be faster to just buy on on eBay though… -
I’ll say it again , those are really nice little basses. They’re light , and with the pickup in the classic sweet spot they work much like a Pbass. The simplicity of two knobs. And they just happen to be a short scaled set necked Gibsons. They really are fun to play.
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The Short Scale Bass Appreciation Society!
msb replied to Baloney Balderdash's topic in Bass Guitars
I’ve never had an issue with the stock 3point bridge , but I’ve loved the look of the hipshot. This has been my favourite player for quite a while now, it’s a beautiful little thing to play. With a single pickup in the classic sweet spot this actually behaves much like a Pbass. Lightweight , and fun. I love this bass. -
I played in several bands that never rehearsed but were always adding new material. You’d get a tape or a link with the material and work it out on stage. Always fun to have a fresh go at something. It made me appreciate a good practice where you can stop everything mid tune and say “what is going on here?” Doing a project this afternoon that does rehearse. Everyone has been coming in prepared. It’s fun, but I’d really love this material to see an audience.
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I remember when the Dave Clark 5 threatened to knock the Beatles off the pedestal.
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Generally three sets that can be from 50-75 minutes. Plus encore. We generally do the whole night , but many of the kids will have three or four bands split the night. They’re lucky to get beer money doing that …
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Many of my amps were bought on kijiji. I bought my DB from a friend that refurbishes them. But I found a GenzBenz Streamliner (that I had agedhorse check and upgrade) , a GK MB200 , an SWR Headlite (a hundred bucks) a Darkglass e500 , and a Hotone. And various basses and pedals. The secret is to simply keep a musical emergency fund in a sock so you can instantly spring when you spot something interesting. There’s only certain things I’ll entertain now. But I watch it like a hawk.
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Beauty!
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I’m probably not going to bother , there’s nothing I need. However … I watch kijiji , like a hawk , and have found some great deals there over the years. Sometime I can’t resist.
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I’ve been pretty selfish about what gigs I do and with whom I play. I’m retired , and don’t depend on the money. Not that you make a lot playing mid sized rooms. So if I don’t think I’ll have fun , I pass. And I tend to like the rooms I play. Generally know the regulars and staff, and am under no illusions in terms of what to expect. It’s still good.
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I think it might have been Solo Guitars here in Canada , I just googled Tbird chrome pickup cover and went looking for a Canadian source so I wouldn’t have to deal with customs or duties. They’re quite a common part , and quite available.
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I I suppose the SG will be the next one.
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My practice corner at the inlaw’s , I can generally manage to park myself in this little corner and let the time go. My refuge and hideaway. I use the Hotone as a headphone amp. Generally using the e500 into the C2 , but the MB200 is still here , it might wind up back home. I’m mostly using the effects in the e500 but there’s still no tremolo in the Darkglass Suite , and I do love that for some goofing around on the Bass VI , so my little knob farm is there. At the moment there’s two regular basses , a Gibson DC Jr and a Dano DC. Both shortscales. A Squier Bass VI and a Gretsch baritone. I usually limit things to four or five instruments here , and they are always changing. This little set up has evolved to this over the last two years , and is a lovely sandbox to play around in. It will continue to change , no doubt…
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