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  1. ezbass
    One of us, one of us.
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    I’m not a big fan of the nasal sound of soloed, Jazz placement, bridge pickups on long scale basses. However, all the demos I’ve heard with that style of pickup, in the same place (relatively speaking) on short scales, definitely have less nasal twang and more low end, which I like very much.
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    😂 You win the internet! 👏👏👏
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    I’m currently really enjoying the single coil setting, with the tone wide open, it has that P Bass/ Rick thing going on.
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    Pino would’ve been the fifth post, but @Barking Spiders made me choose.
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    Something appropriate for today too… You’re Moving Out Today - Carole Bayer Sager
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    That stage shuffle creeps me out every single time.
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    Not everyone’s cup of tea (including mine) but a Hofner violin or Club would be super light and shorter scale.
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    Gah! Just one? It’s always a toss up between Pino and Tony Levin. My knee jerk reaction is always Pino, but now you’re making me think about it and since my recent ennui with the typical ‘80s style fretless playing that got me into playing bass in the first place (Paul Young’s ‘No Parlez’ album to be precise) I think I’m going to have to say TL (takes a long look in the mirror and asks, “Who are you?”). He’s not dissimilar to Pino in his playing, but he also has that prog sensibility where he might go off on a tangent and come up with something completely unexpected and new (funk fingers for instance) and then he also plays upright and cello. So, waves of hate to you @Barking Spiders for making me choose 😂 and here is Mr Levin doing his thing.
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    The Tech21 VTDI, although not having a compressor control as such, does compress the signal in the way a valve amp does (or at least an emulation of it). I used to run mine in front of my MXR compressor and you could see on the MXR’s LEDs that something was going on in the squish dept (along with hearing it). I now run those pedals the other way round so that I can have my compressor with a DI out via the VTDI. EDIT: Used should fit your budget.
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    I’m Bored - Iggy
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    Bought some strings from Michael. No fuss, no muss. Item despatched very quickly and as described. Just what you want from a BC transaction. Highly recommended BCer.
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    Cigarettes and Alcohol - Oasis
  14. ezbass
    Rye Did You Do It - Stretch
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    Fields of Gold - Sting
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    Nothing like having the correct tool. However, someone here said a paint can opener will do the same job. At just £1.80 from B&Q (other diy stores are available) I thought I’d give it a go. The tip needed a little more angle and a a little filing for a better fit, but it works really well.
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    NBD!

    ezbass replied to Dankology's topic in Bass Guitars

    If you do eschew the pickup up cover, watch out for the very rough and sharp surround. Splashing out for a bezel from Rickysounds is highly recommended.
  18. ezbass
    If they are cracking the whip, pick holes in their gear and then tell them to do one. I think the classic quirkyness of the T’Bird is perfect for your chosen genre.
  19. ezbass

    NBD!

    ezbass replied to Dankology's topic in Bass Guitars

    The difference in pickup volume is by design, assuming this is a modern one with the push/pull pot. That volume difference is less marked when the vintage circuit is engaged. However, I used to always play mine with both pickups on and the louder bridge pickup meant I didn’t have to favour that pickup more in the blend, it was already done. Looking back, I wish I’d gone for the walnut as they’re noticeably lighter than the all maple (why mine had to go ⚓️). Congrats on a really nice bass; enjoy!
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    I have my flat wound strings around the tuning capstans on my two short scales and one is through body stringing - zero problems. The only time I’ve had a problem with windings around a capstan has been when taking them off one of my 33” custom builds, because of the significantly smaller capstans on that bass (compared to a Fender one for instance), it had opened up the windings and it snapped when I straightened it a bit. Wasn’t a problem in the long run, as this allowed me to put it straight on my Mustang.
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    There’s been a recent thread on this very subject:
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    I've sworn off fretless, but damn!
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    You should avoid short scale strings, apparently. Because of the through body stringing, medium scales seem to be the way to go. However, I have long scale Ernie Ball Cobalt Flats on my JMJ Mustang and it came fitted with Fender long scale flats, neither have had any issues.
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    I know that phrase grinds your gears. As ever, we are grateful for your expertise and advice in these matters; thank you.
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    Val and Richard? I used to see them all the time at The Cartoon and Windsor Castle (especially during the Chris & Harry era) and supported them at The Riga IIRC. Great band, nice gig you have there.
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