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I wanted a Jaco signature fretless but preferred the refurbed bass of doom. I was looking at the Fender Artist series and realised I could get an Overwater for not much more. It’s closer to my preferences than the bass of doom, but it’s been inspired by it.
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I just know the one time I try something like that I end up behind bars and on some terrible Channel 5 border documentary to be repeated on Dave forever.
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I think this bass needs rebranding
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Can only think it’s a tactic so the phone dies before Fender accepts payment
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If that’s the only mark then I think 9.5 is justified. Looks like typical symbol knock
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When a “shim” just won’t quite do it.
Mrbigstuff replied to oldslapper's topic in General Discussion
“FS - Professional repair job, as good as new, can’t notice it’s there” -
Just come across this video. It’s a long one but the playing is good and there’s a wide selection of basses. My preference is; Ken Smith favourite, 1966 P bass second and Fender Victor Bailey third. I was also surprised at how much I liked the Fender American Standard V tone.
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Anyone on here buy a Rob Allen Deep 5 at auction yesterday?
Mrbigstuff replied to Denzel's topic in Bass Guitars
Some lovely old double basses for a luthier to repair coming up -
When I got a Sire you could only get them from Thomann. It won’t be long until they’re another mass produced product available at most retailers. There are lots of very talented luthiers all around the world, but often you have to commission a build before you get to try one.
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Since the seller hasn’t been on the site since May, I advise sending them a PM. -
The thing I don’t get is why these chain stores all sell more or less the same stuff. PMT, Andertons, GAK, Guitar Guitar - there’s not much that they individually specialise in. Yet the independent stores that have a niche seem to get by - albeit with much lower overheads.
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Blizzard Pearl or gloss black or a fancy figured top.
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Basses I’ve played in a shop I wish I owned: 1967 Fender P bass at Wunjos 1963 Fender Jazz bass at New Kings Rd Guitar Emporium 30th Anniversary MM Stingray 5 at the bass gallery Ken Smith bsr (I think) 5 at Bass direct All big money basses, but not as many as I thought and not items you see everyday.
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Is the “b” button on your keyboard broke? 😬
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At twice the price, you’d hope so. They’re US Fender money!
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Fodera money then too 😂
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Really love listening to this album. Always thought about transcribing some of it but nervous it will ruin the joy of simply listening.
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Trying lots of instruments is part of the journey. I’ve played much better basses than mine in shops but have often chosen to spend the money on “life essentials” instead. Luckily at 30 I have two basses I will never shift but there’s room for more.
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This is best of the bunch for me. Just exquisite -
Saw this on FB and was jealous. Would love an OW 5 again
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I had Kent Armstrong pickups in an Overwater and they filled every room
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If you want old school Lindy Fralin are the one. If you want something more modern sounding maybe try Aguilar? Barts have always sounded quite hifi to me but I’ve only ever played them through active preamps
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No you’re right. Andy Baxter is a great resource for pics on vintage fender basses and has had a few ‘74 Mustangs. https://www.andybaxterbass.com/products/1974-fender-mustang-bass-sunburst
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Me on my way to La Bella after hearing that. What a tone!
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Every little helps
