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    New John Myung Signature Bongo 6

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    4 minutes ago, LeftyJ said:

    The lacquer line is present on most USA Ernie Ball instruments

    Aye, this. Almost every single neck without a full painted neck has this from them (exceptions include the Classic Stingray etc). They don't put that lacquer on the back of the next.

    musicman stingray...weak G...

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    15 hours ago, drTStingray said:

    Both the original Stingray 4 string design and the Ernie Ball post 1984 single pick up version have pole pieces which follow the contour of the fretboard (or fingerboard in the case of Fretless versions). 

    Of course, if people change the height of the saddles so they are all equal in height from the bridge, this affects the height of the strings across the pick up. 

    Ive never really experienced this problem unless using heavily scooped sounds, and frankly loss of the G string sound when standing in front of a rig in a band situation is not unique to Stingrays with over scooped sounds, and the worst examples I've come across have been Ibanez Soundgear basses - however this can be achieved with most basses, more particularly two pick up Jazz type basses, but even Precisions. 

    The main thing on a Stingray is to watch your bass set up (especially saddle and pick up heights) and avoid double scooping everything by selecting scooped sounds on the bass and amp (and worse still in triplicate, on any PA arrangement).

    I have yet to hear a weak G string issue on a recorded Stingray sound (I've regularly asked people who experience this issue to replicate it in a recording) indeed they are often very prominent - just watch some of the people on You Tube playing Stingrays and particularly Juliaplaysgroove, who usually uses an SBMM Sub. Her version of Hair by Graham Central Station shows how prominent the G string is, as it is on other recordings such as Dua Lipa. Similarly Fretless Stingrays - you never hear the issue recorded - in fact they have a great G string sound!! 

    In addition to this, anyone who alters these basses (such as altering the pole piece heights) should be aware they are likely to reduce their resale value - unless returned to stock - I certainly wouldn't buy one unless it was in stock condition. However if it's your bass, do what you wish with it. 

    The biggest variable on any bass is the strings - is string choice and gauge an issue as well as set up? 

    Agreed. I have a fair few Musicman instruments, and none of the basses have a weak G. Don't fiddle with the pickup magnets yet...try a few other options. 

    New GAS Attack - Musicman Content

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    I definitely like the latest wave of Musicman BFRs.....especially the Ray 5 and the Albert Lee P90 x 3.

    Musicman have always said they can't offer a semi custom shop; mind you if you are one of their artists you get some amazing options.

    One day, I will get a St Vincent guitar!

     

    My new Maruszczyk---"nitro gloss"?

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    I bought a NOS (not intentionally....it was literally new old stock) 65 Jaguar from Peach Guitars, and the guitar was perfect (and I still have it) but there were some nitro related stress marks like the one in this topic (probably smaller though).

    That was different. The whole batch of guitars were heavily discounted to clear out the Fender EU warehouse apparently. I was very lucky to get some a wonderful instrument for that price.

    However, on a brand new instrument that has just been manufactured? Nope. I wouldn't be happy. Also, it just seems the bass isn't quite up to expectations, and the customer service is absolutely horrific. I wouldn't buy one now.

    I would just offer you a full refund if I was him, and have the bass refinished or sold as b stock. Simple. No stress. 

     

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    Black Fender Paisley Jazz

    in Bass Guitars

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    Well, I was going to go for the Strat, got a good price lined up, but decided against it as the spec was lesser than my current Strat.

    The black paisley is really cool but I can't justify an instrument at the moment purely on finish.

     

     

    Ashdown Nate Mendel amp?

    in Amps and Cabs

    Posted · Edited by Musicman20

    I've just seen Ashdown tease what appears to be a big valve signature amp for Nate Mendel.

    It could be a one off, but it says 'watch the web'....which suggests this is a tease of it? See their Instagram.

     

     

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