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Hehehehehehehehehehehehehehe. He said supreme semi.
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I believe so, though my mate (the current bassist) wasn’t in the band back then.
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Rarely gig these days but have used both of these in the past. I’d still opt for either when we next do though I reckon.
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Not in a similar situation, but it sounds like you’re doing the best you can for your compadre in the circumstances. Could playing the odd new tune here and there in the set that doesn’t require keys work? Might give him the opportunity for the odd breather and scratch the itch for some new material too?
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Tenor uke player here. Great way to pass the time!
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Yeah, that is the other thing…
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Personally, if you’re struggling with 34” scale, I’d be considering shorties as the difference to you may well be greater than the relief you’d get from a 32” scale. Which leads me to… …another +1 for the JMJ
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The Joe Dart III - New Joe Dart Musicman Signature Bass
mr4stringz replied to greentext's topic in General Discussion
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I honestly applaud you trying your best be objective there! 🤣 But nah, those ‘extras’ ain’t even slightly justifying that price tag for me. I was fortunate to pick up what looked to be a barely used 60s/Vintage Pro T-Bird a few months back, with a hard case for less then a third of the price of this, and they’re SUCH good basses. Totally get the inflation stuff, it’s obvious everywhere, but the pricing of this is just dumb, irrespective of that side of things and particularly given how good the 60s/Vintage Pro basses are at a fraction of the cost.
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I briefly had a fretless one (the Jaco tribute). I needed a cheap fretless for a recording session and let it go shortly after, though if it had been getting use I’d have been happy enough keeping it as it was a really decent enough, usable fretless. I certainly found it a little weightier than my other basses (mainly Fenders), but not prohibitively so.
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Must admit I found it difficult, just because I’ve never been a ring wearer previously I think. Anyhow, after a number of resizes over a few years due to weight loss, I ditched the wedding ring for a tattoo on my finger instead. That definitely doesn’t get in the way.
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Lovely. I lusted after one of these for a good few years (big Bill Gould fan). Never did manage to score one. Congrats!
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Trying to put myself in the drummer’s shoes, that sounds awful.
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Honesty is the best and only policy that works, as others have said. Be kind, open and keep it fairly short. And, hard as it can be at times to find a decent drummer, this can’t come into it. Either they agree and stick (pun intended) around, they don’t agree but stick around for the greater good or they walk.
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I’ve taken a spare for a long long time, and have had cause to use the spare maybe three or four times ever. For me (though I don’t gig often these days) it’s still worth it for peace of mind, regardless of the very low likelihood of needing to use it. Think that comes down largely to your personality. I’d be fretting (pun very much intended) the whole night if I didn’t have the spare with me.
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It has to be said… PARKLIFE
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Fender Japan Wasted Youth Mustang Bass out tomorrow...
mr4stringz replied to stonevibe's topic in General Discussion
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They’ve stopped making the JC in black?
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Can I use regular strings on a short scale (Mustang)?
mr4stringz replied to ots's topic in Bass Guitars
Another ‘will be fine’ from me. The JMJ Mustangs come supplied with standard length Fender flats. -
IMO the fact that you’re asking the question rather than just buying it actually answers it for you.
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Your best (and worst!) bass gear purchases of 2023?
mr4stringz replied to Al Krow's topic in General Discussion
I’ve not bought much at all year by previous standards, but the best is definitely this. Epiphone Vintage Pro T-Bird. Stupendously good for the cash (especially second hand with a case, as this was). I’ve replaced the knobs for black/chrome and, when I get round to it, will get a black scratchplate on it too. Worst purchase? I’ve yet to find a use for the Stone Deaf PDF-2 pedal that I picked up to try with my octave up sounds. Nowt wrong with the pedal, just not what I’m looking for. -
That’s the fella! 😬
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If you’re there in time give the bassist of the support (Dawn After Dark) a wave for me, he’s a mate of mine. Suitably festive too as he’s got a grumpy Santa vibe about him.
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In my experience it’s absolutely worth persevering with. I’d be useless most days without Pilates. Actually, come to think of it I am fairly useless anyway, but you get my point!