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  1. thumbo
    Another Yamaha fan here, I've had a TRB for a few years that I picked up for next to nothing considering how nice it is. As Dingus mentioned though, the BB series are 34" scale so you'll probably be better off looking for one of those if you're going to use a high C instead of a low B. Yamaha basses come and go on the for sale section here all the time.
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    [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoarding"]That's a lot of OC-2s![/url]
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    PSU Help?

    thumbo replied to Stroopy121's topic in Effects

    The Diago Powerstation is well worth checking out, I've been using one for about 5 years and haven't had any noise problems with any pedals, which was a problem I seemed to be plagued with before getting a Powerstation. It's a very versatile bit of kit too.
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    I'd be all over this if I hadn't bought a DJ5 not so long ago. Fantastic basses, you'd be very hard pushed to find a better jazz for this price.
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    [quote name='S9_S12_Bass' timestamp='1356384354' post='1909873'] :0 that really is so nice, I love the grain, is the finish really thin as the grain really seems to come through? [/quote] The bass is quite worn but I think it's just that the grain is particularly prominent on this p bass.
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    Here's my trusty steed. 1974, all original, well loved. My favourite bass I've ever owned, we've been together for 7 years.
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    I use nothing more than a planet waves micro fibre cloth on my 70's p bass and it works fine on the nitro finish, no need to use any cleaning products on it. For the fretboard I use lemon oil and if I'm cleaning the frets I tape them off with low tack masking tape and use brasso (very sparingly!).
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    The Minutemen [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGHNcQ4zv6Y[/youtube]
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    This bass is awesome, it really oozes character with that relic job. I bet you're chuffed to bits with it!
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    This looks good!
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    Sold

    thumbo replied to Davewick's topic in Basses For Sale

    [quote name='Davewick' timestamp='1351594861' post='1852959'] Bump! And a little video [/quote] I'm surprised no one has mentioned this video yet, you absolutely nailed it bro! Tone and playing is spot on.
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    boom!
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    Metallica, and they've proven that point numerous times.
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    bump
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    His bass parts on Blood Sugar Sex Magik are outstanding - just the right mix of holding it all together and showing some flare in tasteful places.
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    He's quite active on twitter https://twitter.com/#!/J_Alderete and instagram.
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    [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1339443053' post='1688627'] That made me laugh out loud. But then, this makes me fall off my chair laughing too: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_UEHTVRUHE[/media] [/quote] That's really funny!
  19. thumbo
    You won't get distortion from the micro POG.
  20. thumbo
    I currently have 6 basses but if I had the money I would have a lot more, I could quite happily go to a BigRedX quantity of basses. I really enjoy having a nice choice of basses to play. Although as for guitars, I have 2. One acoustic, one electric. I've had a Gibson SG standard for about 6 years and even though I kind of fancy a Tele, if I was playing guitar in a band again I'd probably buy a second SG.
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    I'm surprised this is still here, given the amount of Yamaha praise that goes down on this forum. Stunning bass.
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    [quote name='51m0n' timestamp='1338193383' post='1670484'] Any decent compresor will be good for both. [/quote] This ^. It's all down to personal preference of the sound from there. I've been using a Demeter Compulator on bass and guitar for a few years.
  24. thumbo
    Get the bass you're after first, then try it through a bunch of different rigs. Since you're close to Bass Direct it would be wise to spend some time there as others have mentioned. I personally wouldn't bother with the booster but would definitely look into getting a compression pedal. There's been a few odd comments about compression in this thread that I think are misleading. Using compression isn't all about completely removing dynamics from your sound and I think you may find a touch of compression useful with a 5 string Fender Jazz, although the only way to really find out is to try out some compression pedals once your up and running with the bass and amp.
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    [quote name='Balcro' timestamp='1338217812' post='1670960'] Ah hah! Further to my earlier post, it's not the black blocks alone, it's the colour of the attached body. Look at "project_c's" bass on Post #58. Beautiful. The neck and body form into one harmonious design. Balcro. [/quote] Black jazz bass, maple neck, black blocks. Looks great every time
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