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They are a misery to lug around. But often will fit in a fairly small car …
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I’ve always been one that’s rarely used a stand on the gig , I usually bring a backup bass. So they lean against my amp , or the wall. Every once in a while one takes a tumble. Never gave that any thought when I was using Fenders or Danos , these days I tend to play Gretsches and Gibsons that can snap with a fall. … so I bought a folding stand that holds three instruments. I might be out. I did hold off until one popped up on kijiji for about half the price of a new one. It’s the folding metal tube style with rubber padding. The seller said it never left his house. Looks new. I do think it was long overdue.
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We used to do the odd gig on a harbour tour boat. Lurching around on the boat was always fun , sometimes the power was iffy , and it could be packed. One night after loading out the drummer noticed some movement by the dock and cried out “Hey ! A squirrel!”
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The Short Scale Bass Appreciation Society!
msb replied to Baloney Balderdash's topic in Bass Guitars
It quickly sold. The version I’d like is the two pickup version. Thank you Obrienp. I was watching it , and it quickly sold. It was going for a good asking price. And by good I mean very reasonable. There’s something about the Acinonyx that appeals to me. They’re quirky , and I like them. And many reviews have been very positive. I like that too. -
Acinonyx quickly sold. It was a good price. I was seriously tempted , it wasn’t me. Now with that out of the road there’s nothing I really need.
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My first rig was some kind of huge reflex cab and a Marshall hundred watt head. The cab sucked , today I wish I had kept that old head. I auditioned for a touring band , and as I was the only one at the audition I got the spot. Traded a Nikon camera for a Pbass. And I was off. Touring was just the local circuit , around and around , lousy food , cheap hotels , it eventually became a misery and I left. But I continued playing bass.
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That XC looks delicious.
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Spotted an Acinonyx in Toronto for a good price. They’re discontinued , any future runs will be built in the USA so the price will go up steeply. I’ve been looking at them since they came out. Strongly tempted , but holding off.
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The Short Scale Bass Appreciation Society!
msb replied to Baloney Balderdash's topic in Bass Guitars
I’ve been looking at an Acinonyx that’s sitting in Toronto for a good price. Tempted , but I’m holding off. Nordstrand will not be doing any more Korean runs , so if they make any in the future they will be built in the US and 3-4 times the price. I’ve heard great things about them. Nice lightweight short scale. And the closest thing to an FSO I’d have an interest in. -
I’m happy to see them finding mention today. At the time I had no idea they existed.
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Still looking at kijiji and some classifieds , when I see a bargain I post it on a local jam page , or PM immediately friends. I haven’t had the urge to buy anything although I would have snagged that Dan Armstrong that was listed for a song. It’s almost income tax return season , so I may sell some extra amps , maybe a bass or two.
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Congratulations , from the sounds of things you just might have stumbled upon a keeper. I’ve always been curious about Eich , but they are rare over here.
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I just have one tiny little cab with 2 5’s , it sounds great if you sit right in front of it , but it doesn’t fill a room. Also have a little Barefaced One 10 that isn’t that much larger. That One 10 defies physics.
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I found the Rumble 15 terrible.
