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I have a couple of Schaller Double Js from the 80s that are the same, so not a new concept as you said. The SIMS pickups work the same they just have the electronic switching incorporated in them.
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New Bass Day - a 2021 Tokai Made in Japan Hard Puncher.
crazycloud replied to Jackopie1's topic in Bass Guitars
If I wanted a very traditional P bass, this would definitely be top of my list as I've owned a couple of older versions and really liked them. That's saying a lot from me as I don't generally like traditional P basses, and I'm happy to hear the modern versions are just as good. Congratulations on the new bass and I hope you have a lot of fun with it. -
Then take a trip here and I'll show you with actual sound.
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Nope. Trading instruments was a hobby for many years, so I got to try a lot, MIA/J/M. Still have 3 dozen or so basses, and not one Fender. Almost all are overrated and overpriced with the best being MIJ and lawsuit clones.
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The two webpages are quite detailed as to what they do so any person can decide if the differences are worthwhile for the additional cost; here the difference is $129/159. I have the original and only use it for practice, especially on the verandah. For the difference in cost if I were starting from scratch I'd probably go Pro as the $30 isn't much and I might find the differences useful later. https://www.nuxefx.com/mighty-plug.html https://www.nuxefx.com/mightyplugpro.html
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Then you're lucky. I have (more than one) and was glad to get rid of them.
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I have no idea what 'mellow' means to you. I know what it means to me but it's a nebulous term with a vast spectrum of meaning. Go look for YT clips that sound like what you hear in your head. There are plenty out there, many good.
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I have no idea what that means. What sounds 'mellow' to you might not to anyone else. I'd be finding something I liked to play physically and swap in other pickups until I got the sound I wanted. Looking at what players who spend more time soloing play would help narrow it down for you, and would help others make suggestions. For example I have no problem 'soloing' on my Ibanez SRs and BTB when I'm in the mood to do so and they're used to play melodic lines with my friend when she pays her acoustic.
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Nowhere near what they're priced at.
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Any Ibanez SR or BTB. Very different ergonomics so you'll need to try before you buy. However Ibanez are very consistent dimensionally with modern basses, so play one SR (or BTB) 6 string and another will likely feel the same in terms of body and neck profile. Tone is impossible to define in words, so I suggest looking at a model that interests you and look for YT clips, if not of the same model, but at least with the same pickups. FTR, I have 4 SR and 1 BTB 6 string. I like them.
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I like the colour of the JTDD but not so much the stripes even though they're not a deal breaker. It's missing at least one string for my tastes though. Re the Steve Harris P, I'm concerned if I had a soccer club logo on it, I'd want to fall over all the time and cry whilst holding a leg.
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PS: Current SR collection is an SR256B, SR370e, SR375e, SR706 and SRC6. Plus a BTB. There are a couple of others on the 'want but don't need list' mainly older or unusual models.
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I'll be doing the annual local hippie collective night with my new SR375e and B3n next week, probably through my old Peavey Mk VI and 15 cab. I seldom use the amp/head any more as they're so heavy, but the hall is 100m up the road so it's no problem moving them on a furniture trolley.
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Mine wasn't particularly light either, but it was a lovely bass and every so often I get a bit of nostalgia for it, but at the time I had maybe 50 basses and the 4s weren't getting played. The young guy who bought it has turned out to be quite a talent from what I'm told so it went to a good home and I'm happy about that. I've had a few of those, both race car and road bike and so far, haven't done any long term damage. My worst MVA injury was getting T boned by a truck at relatively low speed. The wife would have said back then I was an amateur stuntman for some of my exploits. It would have been an amazing experience doing stunts, I assume for movies/TV. Welcome back. I hope you have a lot of fun playing your Musician.
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My recollection of my 924 was it was a bit on the heavy side, so my first thought reading that was I hope it wasn't the cause of your injury. I sold mine to a nice kid on ebay and he turned out to be in the next suburb. What a load of utter claptrap. I've had maybe 50 Ibanez basses, still have an old Blazer, an RB that my brother has, and currently 7 MII SR and BTB basses and I'd put any of them up against an equivalent from the MIJ era. Lots of nostalgia there, just like there is with people thinking all 70s fenders are suddenly good. My BTB is about the modern equivalent of the MCs, and if mine was a 4 and not a 6, I'd still have the BTB.
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Neck width differences based on string spacing and nut
crazycloud replied to Ajoten's topic in Bass Guitars
Are you wanting someone to do the trig for you? Simplest is F12 is 1/2 the scale so the difference end to end can be guessed knowing the nut and bridge dimensions of a different bass, and comparing them to your SR, especially as Ibanez are nice enough to give F0 and F24 widths. How as bass feels in the hand to me also depends on the ergonomics of how it hangs on me as much as the raw neck dimensions. -
I've played classic rock, traditional R&B and blues for ages, and have never owned a P, nor felt the need for one. I played with a Steinberger for years and now with a 6 and either cover all the territory those genres require. I see no need for anything beyond what you already have.
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Thanks for posting that again, I needed to be reminded. I'm a long time subscriber to FWW and have been scouring sites looking at other basses, as I'm coming into some money, when in reality I have all I need. A long scale 6 and my SRC6 cover everything I need and I have those. I have a PRS SE, a cheap but good superStrat and nice 6 and 12 acoustics so am covered on that front too.
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Yes, I hate PGs (and control plates) and none of my main players have them. None. I don't see an advantage to one unless you're super agressive with a pick, which is certainly not me.
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Just responded yes to the questionnaire.
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Good idea, thanks.
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My SRC6s work fine as either Bass VIs either tuned E-E or A-A. I might pony up for this P90 equipped HB.
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Not really. My first bass was an Ibanez and apart from the years when I played my Steinberger all the time (still had the Ibby) I've been an Ibanez player for 40y. My main basses are all Ibanezes now as the Steinie has been retired as it's too valuable to me to be used outside the house.
