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  1. gary mac
    Undoubtedly there are many talented musicians on the Tribute scene, who do an excellent job, so I'm not knocking them but I've got no interest in going to see them. Back in the 70's I endured a twenty minute Jimmy Page solo played with a violin bow, it was a miserable thing then and the thought of sitting through it all again, with some pretender dishing out the torment, makes me feel a bit ill For me, it has to be the real deal or not at all. I feel the same about pretend, vintage instruments. I can take the bashing that's heading my way, so fill your boots
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    I would pull the tube out, make sure everything is all clean and lovely. Reseat it and see if that works. If that didn't do the trick, I would replacing that little tube.
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    [quote name='Pinball' timestamp='1445784530' post='2894140'] I was looking for a P bass but no longer since I got a G&L SB-2 in a trade. It's a great bass and there is a Tribute version that may be worth a look. Very usable and punchy [/quote] I've been gigging my US SB-2 in recent weeks and have found that by having the bridge pup volume off and the neck pup volume backed off to about 70% (or thereabouts), I'm very much in vintage P bass territory.
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    So glad you've got through it Pete and thanks for sharing, that can't have been easy. Wish you well in your recovery.
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    bump
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    [quote name='sblueplanet' timestamp='1445714201' post='2893714'] Would it be sacrilege to take the frets out? Cheap for a fretless one of these. [/quote] I almost bought a fretless neck for it a few years back but hesitated and missed the opportunity.
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    Gigged my G&L SB2, so happy with this one.
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    Yep, what Discreet said.
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    Despite what a few BC'ers have said, it is still here, so time for a bump
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    Some info for you http://www.glguitars.com/features/neck.asp
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    I had an SB2 with that style of construction. Great instruments, hope you enjoy.
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    Chuffed for you Shell, good work.
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    [quote name='TrevorR' timestamp='1445640094' post='2893126'] Gary, impressed that you were brave enough to relic it yourself. [/quote] Us pioneering spirits lead and others follow mate
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    I've used the same pick for every gig over the last five years. It is now very road worn and therefore desirable
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    I've just I had a listen to it via my hi fi, sounded fine to me and suited the number. Could hear JT loud and clear. It's a number I would like to add to our band's set list.
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    Welcome Matt. Hope you enjoy the forum and all things bass related.
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    My turn to sell something to Harry this time and it was a stress free transaction again. One of the real fine BC'ers to deal with
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    [quote name='TrevorR' timestamp='1445549546' post='2892411'] Oooh, what's the wood on the Mk1? Cherry? [/quote] It's lovely isn't it?
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    Welcome to the forum MrRubbish. Up to you of course but you are more likely to get some interest, if you include a bit more info, at the very least the colour, some photos and your location.
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    I've fairly successfully aged pick guards in the past. Plenty of info online on the various methods. Worth a try, unless you are happy to spend the dosh on the Spitfire one.
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    Wonder why they went with the shorter scale. Cheers Fran. Have a find day out there
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    That's interesting what you were saying about the Ibanez fanned fret thing. What is that they've not got right Fran? Just curious, I'm certainly not considering jumping ship from Dingwall.
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    [quote name='kulit17' timestamp='1445367918' post='2891008'] The passive sound of Pro Wal sounds just as good as its active version IMO. you'll get more tonal variations with an active circuit and perhaps a bit more pop, but the Wal sound, like Gary said is still there. I actually have a parts Wal bass i'm trying to put together and tested a Pro PUP that I acquired. If you want to get an idea of sound, here is a little thing I put together when i had test wires and such......believe the way i had it wired the pickup coils are in series (i show how i wired it in the beginning of the vid)....also the instrument jack is directly connected to the PUP so its as if everything is wide open. [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OG8tYr_wqE"]https://www.youtube....h?v=2OG8tYr_wqE[/url] [/quote] Interesting project you have going on there. Will look forward to seeing and hearing the finished article ...........and time for a bump
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    [quote name='ivansc' timestamp='1445440507' post='2891507'] Wal all happened whilst I was not in the UK. They look a bit odd/naff like the JayDee things. What makes them that special? Good to play? Sound doesnt seem anything special from these examples. Enlighten me! [/quote] Tempting to move this one in to that other thread
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