jcater Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Am i the only one on this site who has a real vintage 59 long scale model. Some modifications but much is still original. It makes me feel old when everyone is talking about 1980 & 90's models. I'm not sure they would be for me, think i'd better stay vintage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcater Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 PS Vintage models can still make relly pleasant sounds with careful use of reverb or tremolo units. I recommend batteries not mains Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigjf1969 Posted December 12, 2008 Share Posted December 12, 2008 Is this the longest running thread or what????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikenbass Posted December 14, 2008 Share Posted December 14, 2008 Now on the lookout for a no strings model, not too heavy (oh my back!), well balanced, good body and pleasing tone, not too many owners preferably, an eighties vintage if possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted December 15, 2008 Share Posted December 15, 2008 [quote name='jcater' post='352456' date='Dec 12 2008, 09:39 AM']Am i the only one on this site who has a real vintage 59 long scale model. Some modifications but much is still original. It makes me feel old when everyone is talking about 1980 & 90's models. I'm not sure they would be for me, think i'd better stay vintage.[/quote] Mine's a '58 One owner from new .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 Mine's a '60. I was the original owner, but she got stolen. I got her back many years later. The last former owner decided to try his hand at relicing on her, but fortunately there's not too much damage from then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShaunB Posted December 16, 2008 Share Posted December 16, 2008 [quote name='jcater' post='352456' date='Dec 12 2008, 09:39 AM']Am i the only one on this site who has a real vintage 59 long scale model. Some modifications but much is still original. It makes me feel old when everyone is talking about 1980 & 90's models. I'm not sure they would be for me, think i'd better stay vintage.[/quote] I have a '59 too. One owner - eventually managed to wrangle her away from the factory. All original, she's still got a firm body, nicely contoured and remains passive. Have tried active circuitry but she liked it too much, so went back to the original. No upgrades except for a respray on top every month or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waynepunkdude Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Mine doesn't shut the f*ck up. I'm grumpy this morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldGit Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='356617' date='Dec 17 2008, 07:57 AM']Mine doesn't shut the f*ck up. I'm grumpy this morning.[/quote] Grumpy? Arn't you just tad tall to be Grumpy? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bass-ic Posted December 21, 2008 Share Posted December 21, 2008 Mines a quality '59, but to be honest no mattter what I do, the noise that comes out of it sometimes is just not good. I have no idea what im doing wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmsheep Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 [quote name='Absolute-beginner' post='360082' date='Dec 21 2008, 10:05 AM']Mines a quality '59, but to be honest no mattter what I do, the noise that comes out of it sometimes is just not good. I have no idea what im doing wrong. [/quote] I have a similar problem at the moment with my `65, but I`ve figured out what I`m doing wrong - BLOODY EVERYTHING according to her!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil_the_bassist Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 (edited) [quote name='jcater' post='352482' date='Dec 12 2008, 10:13 AM']Vintage models can still make relly pleasant sounds with careful use of reverb or tremolo units. I recommend batteries not mains[/quote] Legend! My Flame-topped '85 has to get another mention...I recently had a GAS attack for another model, and I brought the recently aquired mint example of mid-90's american craftmanship home with me after work. The original model was far more accommodating than I would've expected, and doesn't mind me playin with the newer model most eveings, until I've twiddled all the knobs and set it up just right. I've yet to play 'em both at the same time, but i think it'd sound SWEEET! [color="#708090"] *this is what can happen when you mix metaphor and reality[/color] Edited December 23, 2008 by phil_the_bassist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raze Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 I imported a nice young chinese Sx j model not the sort of thing you'd want to take out and show your mates but its quite nice to have laying about the house and just pick up to have a play with every now & then its not quite as attractive as its american counterpart but it looks pretty good from a distance and is fun to play and does everything you need it to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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