BassAgent
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Ah bummer I keep forgetting the imgur issue. Somehow I can't get them uploaded on Basschat itself, keep getting error -200. -
I do miss some of the Squiers I've owned. The 2 CV Jazzes with quartersawn neck, but especially the JVs. It all started with the JV Precision I bought for €75 and sold for...a lot more. The guy I sold it to still owns it and refuses to sell it back to me. Grrrr. Then there was this all-original, mint condition fiesta red JV Jazz in its original case I saw on the local marketplace-website that the owner was selling for about 200 euros. I sent her a message because I didn't want it to end up in the hands of someone who'd just buy it to sell for a lot more. It was the best Squier I've ever played and I secretly really really regret not keeping it. What an amazing instrument that was. I gave it a good clean, some new strings and a good setup and sold it for a market-based price to a guy who wanted to pair it with his fiesta red Precision. And theeeeen there was the sunburst JV I bought because it was so cheap. I thought the neck pickup was broken when I was still at the seller's place, turned out it was a bit of dust in the volume pot. I don't really like sunburst basses but I really considered keeping this one as well. But, as I already have a lot of Jazzes and had just ordered a new custom De Gier, it had to go. But it was a gréat bass.
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The Short Scale Bass Appreciation Society!
BassAgent replied to Baloney Balderdash's topic in Bass Guitars
You're not knocking the bass, only naming everything you think is wrong with it. -
The Short Scale Bass Appreciation Society!
BassAgent replied to Baloney Balderdash's topic in Bass Guitars
Yeah it does miss the Gotoh tuners but the pickup switch is a nice upgrade. That roasted neck feels amazing, and I was really surprised by the quality of the fretwork. -
The Short Scale Bass Appreciation Society!
BassAgent replied to Baloney Balderdash's topic in Bass Guitars
Don't know if this belongs here, but it's a Mustang-ish bass so I'll post it anyway. An acquaintance of mine bought a bass for his 12 year old daughter and asked me to set it up and see if the electronics or hardware needed replacement. It was one of these Harley Bentons: He put some Labella Low Tension flats on it himself, and the bass was...magnificent. Finish, fretwork, electronics, setyp, everything was tip top. Not even for the money, just as an instrument. If you need an affordable short scale bass, get yourself one of these. It's only €229 at Thomann and if I didn't have my vintage Mustang, I'd seriously consider buying one. -
Safe travels on the other side for the legend that is Jimmy Cliff.
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I replaced the elephant tuners on my Belgrado with lollipops. Big improvement, if you ask me. There are more tuners on the way for my De Gier bass.
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That's a beauty!
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If they are Nordstrands, Carey and his team is always happy to help you out. I'd suggest sending them an email.
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I went on tour with a soul band last May, and they made a compilation video of one of the shows. Turned out pretty nicely. It was the only show that tour I used my JMJ Mustang, I played my vintage '73 Mustang on all other shows. But it was great fun. Germany is an amazing country to play!
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If I can get away with 19 basses, you can get away with 9
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That collection is absolutely perfect. Except for perhaps a flatwound Precision, I wouldn't add or get rid of a single bass there. Lovely.
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Show us your rig of choice for the weekend ** Basschat edition**
BassAgent replied to bassace97's topic in Amps and Cabs
Not the usual lightweight Eich rig last weekend; played a festival in Leipzig (Germany) and the organisation provided an amp. But I did bring the Eich head It was LOUD. -
Honestly, I would ask your luthier. If you have a good one that knows about vintage Fenders he'll advise you what is best for your bass.
