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    Semi hollows

    msb replied to isteen's topic in Bass Guitars

    Most hollow bodies have humbucking pickups , so they are not as noisy. And the repair guys get accustomed to working on them. I’m sure they have specific tools to make things a bit easier when your only access is through the pickup routes and the f holes
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    I’ve been dragging a little Barefaced One10 to rehearsals and use the same amp and preamp I like to gig with. I usually use a Bergantino 112 cab for gigs. The Berg sounds so much richer , deeper and fuller. The tiny Barefaced is certainly loud enough for many of the rooms I play , but it’s well worth the difference to bring the larger speaker.
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    Here’s the new Jet , and me shortly after buying that big orange one. I guess I’m becoming a Gretsch guy , didn’t see that coming. I was originally a Pbass guy and for years that was all I had. Then I got into Rics , and somehow into Danos after that. Then it was Gibson short scales , now Gretsches.
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    I took delivery of a new bass yesterday , and had the chance to hear it at room levels in my favourite downtown dive last night. I bought a big orange Gretsch hollow body last December and have been mostly using that. Some Gretsch fans mentioned that the ThunderJet would pair nicely with it so I’ve been looking for one. They were from the Pro Series that were made in Japan. Pricey and only made in small batches , no longer in production. I finally managed to find one. And I like it. Fairly quiet night at the gig , still an enjoyable night. I was able to switch basses a fair bit and compare the two. Some of my favourite nights have been quiet ones. Small but appreciative crowd. I’m back there Sunday night for the jam and will hear it again.
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    Welcome. You’ve made an interesting thing. I’d suggest flat wound bass strings for blues , they have a better thump.
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    I traded a Nikon F2 with an 85/1.8 lens for my 72. It was the mid 70’s and it was a relatively new bass.
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    We never had a tip jar until things opened up again after the Covid closures. There usually is a cover charge at the door , and people are now encouraged to tip as well. It can make quite a difference.
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    Hi.

    msb replied to G Aichele's topic in Introductions

    Welcome G.
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    Ibanez Porn

    msb replied to stu_g's topic in Gear Gallery

    Is that a 30 in ?
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    Semi hollows

    msb replied to isteen's topic in Bass Guitars

    I picked up a Gretsch hollow body last December. It’s become my go to. I spend a lot of my practice time playing it. It does have a big body. It’s the G5123B model , a Korean made bass with TVJones pickups. Wonderful woody tone.
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    Playing mostly shortscales so I have some classics that are not getting played much.
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    Semi hollows

    msb replied to isteen's topic in Bass Guitars

    I was going to mention the Longhorn too. light , sound great , serious fun to play
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    They’re up to $949 Cdn at L&M today , when they first were reissued in 98 they were $399. I just advise people to pick one up if you see it for a good price. If you don’t like it you can easily sell for what you paid. But most I know that have picked them up hang on to them.
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    Shortly after the Gretsch arrived , last December. My favourite dive downtown.
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    My Longhorn has the original factory strings , it’s from the early Korean run when they were introduced. So since sometime around 98. The Shinkos do not have serial numbers anywhere. The strings are dead. But do have a wonderful woody old school thump. I remember how zingy they were when I was first playing it , but that’s long gone. I have a LaBella Dano set ready in case I lose a string. Until then , the factory rounds are staying on. I have two other short scale Dano basses , a Chinese 56 Dolphin Nose , and a recent Korean short scale DC. They both have LaBella Deep Talking flats. The Longhorn is still my favourite.
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    Fine looking Pbass Beedster. the classic
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    It takes a little time for flats to really break in.
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    I’m looking at something , and thinking I should sell two if I buy something new.
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    Many hollow body basses have the bridge set in from the edge of the body , so despite the short scale they are a larger instrument. Try one.
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    Show us your rig!

    msb replied to ped's topic in Gear Gallery

    Re-tubed Monique , I had picked it up used and had no idea how old the tubes were. Noticed a difference in the way the eq responded. And tried out some different cabs. So I’m very glad I did it. The clear winner for cabs was my 112 Bergantino.
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    Check the firmware updates , that’s loaded with bells and whistles. And is a beauty. I originally picked up a Bergantino cab. And understood that Bergantino really do make beautiful gear. Wasn’t long before I became a fanboi. Bought another cab , and then decided that I really should try his amp. no regrets
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    I’m in the midst of trying to buy an expensive Duo Jet.
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    The Forte is simple clean transparent power. I have the older version with a built in compressor rather than the drive. But you can add any gain stage or preamp to your taste. Although there is a more powerful version available the standard Forte packs some serious slam.
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    There was a Harley Benton hollow body that looked quite similar to the Eastwood Classic series , but was much cheaper. Two pickups. I picked up a Classic IV several years back on kijiji for a good price. Good bass for the money. The HB looked like a deal. I like shortscale hollow bodies.
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    I hope they do not have a single pickup at the fretboard.
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