Bigwan
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I'd second the used Yamaha BB1024 and add the X for aesthetic appeal (i.e. BB1024X). Other than that you could look for a used Fender Deluxe Active P Bass Special (yes that's actual name...). I had one briefly and, other than the awful gold plastic faux-anodised pickguard, it was a fine bass that I sold too cheaply...
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I hope our significant others never meet... -
Lovely!
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Which bass players play in the upper register like Peter Hook?
Bigwan replied to shoulderpet's topic in General Discussion
I think they mean up there where the dust collects.... -
I used to lust after one of these when I was just taking up bass. Would have been late '91 so your timing is right. Haven't seen many since!
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Could you put that in your signature Alan, or would the basschat police get you?
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Been around a while
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You'd need McMillen's MIDI Expander then (or equivalent)
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Understood. I'd buy something bigger for big gigs then. Keeps setup simple and there are bargains to be had these days. It's a buyers market.
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Having just seen the trailer for "The First Purge" I was wondering - do you ever wish you had a time-limited free pass to respond to some posts on here with your first reaction?
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https://www.thomann.de/gb/keith_mcmillen_12_step.htm Good enough for Billy Sheehan...
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You're going to come round to the idea of changing your cabs before the end...
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Their Sumo power amps seem quite highly thought of by the few people I've heard of who've had them (here and over on that other site where they "discuss" bass related topics).
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Replace the turned string retainers with a single bar version. Straighten up the tuners and shave the headstock to a more reasonable/more acceptable/less hideous shape, and it wouldn't be the worst looking thing I'd ever seen... Except for the control knobs. Somebody should burn for those...
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So much want... I'm assuming from pickup placement that this is quite musicman-esque? -
I wish!
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$550, $700, $800 depending on the model (plus shipping and import). 4 week build time according to website. I'd give this a read if you're interested: https://www.talkbass.com/threads/arkham-zephyr-tube-bass-preamp.1141059/ I liked the idea of the JHS when I first saw it, but I've been reading more bad reports about lack of headroom on them than anything good...
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Not quite into Monique territory! Think Chris Chaney swears by the 1073
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Off the wall suggestion - Arkham Sound. They have 3 preamps based on the Ampeg B15 preamp circuit. Getting a lot of love on that other bass site.
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Just skipped through this video... Does he touch the B-string once? Other than as a finger rest...
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If I was ever on the hunt for another 5 (it's bound to happen sooner or later) I'd be looking very closely at the P7. I really, REALLY liked the V7 I used to have, but the overly loud B string killed the love (why, oh why put a 7.25" radius on a 5 string?). You could actually do something about it with the split pickup on the P7!
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Something sharp and a lot of patience! I'd probably start at it with a small, sharp twist drill to clear out the most of it (turned by hand and being careful not to mar the faces of the nut) and then small, chisel-shaped scalpel blades or maybe something like a larger hypodermic needle might work well to get into the corners. Maybe a needle file or 2.
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Recent Instagram post from Scott Devine suggested his Nate Mendel was his favourite p-bass. I found that a bit of a shock given the other p-basses he has (Moollon, Fender Custom Shop '59, Overwater Custom P). I've played a Mendel briefly and was very impressed with it, although it's not different enough from basses I already have (that I couldn't part with for sentimental reasons!) for me to buy one.
