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I've had both, and the first comment is correct IMHO - the Mesa is good, but grittier and lacks the glassy sparkle of the EBS. I've had HD350s and TD650s over the years, and moved them on as I tried out some Class D lightweight thing that didn't really do the job anything like as well. I currently use a EBS Reidmar 502, which is pretty close to the big boys tonally, and light as a feather, and recently splurged on an EBS 802, which is glorious, but only gets an outing when I know I don't have to carry it too far! Stick with the HD350. Or get an 802!! 😁
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The holes under the strings were for what was termed a 'tug bar' back in the day - the forerunner of a thumb rest, where the fingers would be curled around it, and the strings plucked with the thumb. According to the link below, the tug bar was added by Fender to accommodate Monk Montgomery, one of the first professional users of the Fender Bass. He played with his thumb, just as his brother Wes did. He later switched to using a felt pick. https://www.bestbassgear.com/ebass/gear/hardware/what-is-a-tug-bar-on-an-electric-bass.html
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Mike bought my Cort Elrick NJS5. A silky smooth transaction, and very happy to be sending it off to live in my home town! Thanks Mike.
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G&L CLF L-1000 5 strings / brand new - *SOLD*
lowregisterhead replied to Grossmit's topic in Basses For Sale
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A replica, apparently. The photos are... creative! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/156418826489
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G&L CLF L-2500 Series 750 USA - *SOLD*
lowregisterhead replied to lowregisterhead's topic in Basses For Sale
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For sale is a Music Man Stingray 5 30th Anniversary model, this particular example made in January 2018. I got it from a shop in the States earlier this year, and it's a truly fabulous bass, but I find myself gravitating back towards my old Laklands again, so rather than leaving it languishing in the house, I thought it would be better that I move it on so someone else can enjoy it. The roasted maple neck on this one is especially dark and chocolatey, and looks fabulous with the cream binding, with beautiful striping on the back of the neck. It's had very little use, and apart from some faint swirling on the scratchplate below the strings, it's completely unmarked. The neck is sleek and fast, the action low and very easy to play. It's no heavyweight at a very svelte 4.3kg. Comes complete with an MM hardcase, also in excellent condition. For the story behind this model, have a look here: https://www.music-man.com/instruments/basses/30th-anniversary-stingray-5 Collection preferred (I'm 10 minutes from junction 10 of the M25) but I will ship, at the buyer's cost and risk. Sorry, but no trade offers please. NOW SOLD.
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I'm tentatively offering for sale my Canadian-made Lee Sklar Signature in Gun Metal finish. If you're reading this you probably know about the dual density body, mandolin frets etc., but all the build info is available on the Dingwall website here: https://dingwallguitars.com/bass/lee-sklar-signature/ NOW SOLD.
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22 Headliners ... and they still had Support Bands too
lowregisterhead replied to Happy Jack's topic in General Discussion
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Sold Gareth my Lakland. Clear, friendly communications, quick payment, perfect. Enjoy the bass!
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PENDING: 1982 YAMAHA BB2000 for £899 - *SOLD*
lowregisterhead replied to Cairobill's topic in Basses For Sale
I've only played 5's for the last 30-odd years, and the one 4 string I do own hangs on the wall just to remind me how long I've been involved in this lark, so why do I keep coming back to look at this? I had a BB1100s and an SC1200 back in the day, and they were so well made, and so easy to play, that must be it. And I concur - if it's been played a lot, that's usually a good sign of a great bass. Very nice playing by the way. I'm sure Freddie would approve. GLWTS. -
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Post a pic of your Bass god from your teen years
lowregisterhead replied to Angel's topic in General Discussion
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Post a pic of your Bass god from your teen years
lowregisterhead replied to Angel's topic in General Discussion
It's all her fault. Watching her perform 'Can The Can' on TOTP in 1973 did something to me. -
Pre-EB Stingray... needs refinishing!
lowregisterhead replied to lowregisterhead's topic in eBay - Weird and Wonderful
I was thinking the same - it's in amazing condition! I was surprised it's the same price as the other, much more battered example they have for sale. That'll be why!