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The Short Scale Bass Appreciation Society!
msb replied to Baloney Balderdash's topic in Bass Guitars
The Jr is quite different from most Gibson basses , they simply dropped a single humbucker in the classic sweet spot. So it behaves like a short scale set neck Pbass might. I love the two knob simplicity. I’m an old Pbass guy. They are great little basses. It does have a cheap finish. And many do not care for the bridge. I have always been able to set a 3point exactly where I want to , but I have replaced three of them with Hipshots. I just think they look better (if I can be allowed to be that shallow) , but they’re much easier to palm mute , and certainly much more precise to adjust. I still have left a 3point on an older Rumblekat. They are said to be no longer in production and yet they remain on the Gibson website. And I hope they will do more runs of them. -
The Short Scale Bass Appreciation Society!
msb replied to Baloney Balderdash's topic in Bass Guitars
Those 3 point bridges lift in the back only when you drop the nose too far , they’re fine as long as you don’t drop the nose. -
The Short Scale Bass Appreciation Society!
msb replied to Baloney Balderdash's topic in Bass Guitars
What all did you do to the Jr? -
The Short Scale Bass Appreciation Society!
msb replied to Baloney Balderdash's topic in Bass Guitars
The Jr is easily one of my favourite basses. -
The assorted stuff our better halves will have to dispose of is rather frightening. The accumulation is something.
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And for many years my GK MB150 combo was the perfect home practice rig , but as the in-law practice rig was upgraded some of those items moved home , and the MB150 was replaced with the Ampeg 210 and GK MB200. A great little rig. That was replaced with the Aguilar stuff though. That might be overkill , but it really does sound wonderful at a quiet practice volume.
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I keep my gigging rig totally separate , so I’m not forgetting cords or tuners or whatnot. And each practice setup totally self contained. So I can simply sit down , flip a switch , and I’m good to go. I was interesting how the practice rig at the in-laws has evolved. At first I thought I just needed an amp , and something cheap and small would be ideal. I picked up a Fender Rumble 15 , and discovered that I was used to hearing nice tone. The Rumble sucked. Awful tone. First I snagged a little GK MB200 , a lucky find , it was exactly what I was looking for. Beautiful little amp. Initial cab was a Traynor 212 … too big , replaced with an Ampeg 210AV , that was replaced with a Phil Jones C2. Paid too much for that but I do use it daily. And the MB was replaced by the Darkglass e500. There’s also a headphone amp there for silent practice. So that rig evolution took some time. And may well change again. But for now is an ideal , and funky little rig.
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I’m a little nerdy about amps , and there’s a bunch I’d like to get my mitts on. for gigs mostly use a Bergantino Forte as a back end , and use Monique , a tube preamp as the front end. and Bergantino cabs HDN 112 & 210. A nice compact powerful modular rig. It will run clean hifi to a lovely old school tube thump. I often just need a single cabs for mid sized rooms. backup stage power is a GenzBenz Streamliner that agedhorse checked out. It runs like a brand new amp. And is a classic . home practice Aguilar TH350 with an Aguilar SL112 also have a practice rig at the inlaw’s as we look after my mother-in-law Phil Jones C2 mini cab with a Darkglass e500 and a Hotone ThunderBass for headphone practice , can also accept a tablet … great silent rig and spares for now GK MB 200 sometimes used as a rehearsal rig with an Ampeg 210AV SWR HeadLite an ancient GK MB150 combo , still a great little combo I’ve been meaning to pick up some Mesa power one of these days … I watch kijiji like a hawk. Herself doesn’t want me to bring any more cabs in the house , but amps and basses are still ok.
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That is pointy. (somebody has to simply state the obvious)
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It’s ironic how a solitary pursuit becomes public performance. I’m thankful that I just worry about personal gear , I don’t worry about moving PA , band gear , or rentals. I’ve always been gigging , aside from the pandemic breaks , since the mid 70’s , and keep my gig gear by the door. So the first question is one cab or two , and fire the stuff in the car. Will I use a different bass or just run the regulars ? I rarely play outside of town so I’m going to expect to see some I’ve known for ages. I’ll probably meet some new ones. Some will look familiar. I mostly play the mid sized rooms downtown. Just a working stiff. No big star. If it’s a band that’s under rehearsed I might have some anxiety. That usually goes quickly after things get underway. There is something different about every time you play. And after all these years I still enjoy a good gig,
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The Short Scale Bass Appreciation Society!
msb replied to Baloney Balderdash's topic in Bass Guitars
It was the joy to play that got me , and so I bought some more short scales. And then began to realize that that’s what I was now mostly playing. So I have some vintage classic basses that are not getting much playing time. I just can’t see the point in selling them though because I certainly appreciate what they are. -
The SL cabs have a very pronounced mid range. Sometimes at home I give it a good scoop , it’s still a nice thick sound at quiet volume.
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I don’t miss the early mornings after the late nights either.
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That’s lovely , Andy! The trad scene is very much alive in NS.
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I’m just a thumper , but have a bunch of old friends in the metal business. They like fresh strings and pedals. Their choice of basses actually is pretty normal.
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You’re a fifty year old Morris dancing goth that plays the accordion ? welcome ! … this thread really deserves some pics!
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They don’t give a damn about legal repercussions in the People’s Republic.
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I feel strongly about the counterfeits of instruments that are truly designed to deceive , but these are easily spotted at a glance. I know that doesn’t make sense…
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The drive down to Niagara is gorgeous this time of year!
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Dirty power/dimmer circuit causing weird Class D amp noises?
msb replied to doc40hz's topic in Amps and Cabs
My favourite dive downtown has the classic issues. Lots of neon signs around the stage , and there’s a couple of outlets the regulars avoid. I think the owner found someone who’d do some wiring for beer. And yet it’s my favourite venue. -
How much bass guitarists want to become a matcho man ?
msb replied to nilorius's topic in General Discussion
https://www.youtube.com/user/hjfreaks her YouTube channel -
Big Berg! I’ve been looking at the Sisma.
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How much bass guitarists want to become a matcho man ?
msb replied to nilorius's topic in General Discussion
I’m a nacho man. -
Ringo also played some piano and guitar. And I’d bet was a better bassist than Lennon.
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Never thought of him as a bass player. I’d bet Ringo was a better Bass player…
