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Post by grayn on Dec 15, 2013 18:15:23 GMT
I have mixed feelings. Some great technique and interesting chordal structures and of course, showmanship. I'd prefer more attention to tone and less rattley, unclear notes. He's having a great time and overall it's was an enjoyable montage.
Thanks for the post.
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Post by grayn on Dec 12, 2013 13:06:06 GMT
Does it cover the snooker cue era?
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Post by grayn on Dec 11, 2013 13:17:56 GMT
I'll have a short back and sides, please.
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Post by grayn on Dec 10, 2013 13:23:23 GMT
Can't find anything about that model. Fender don't have a good rep for acoustic but they do produce some gems, every now and then. i like some of their acoustics and wouldn't mind another one, sometime.
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Post by grayn on Dec 7, 2013 17:55:40 GMT
Talk about the Darkside, I had to meet up in a car park to do a trade and get this lovely bass. Well, deal done and now the newbie is home, with me. I've had a quick, unplugged and plugged, go with it and am very pleased indeed. This baby is a year younger than my Honeyburst Stingray, being made in 2002 and it is in remarkable nick. Even the tuner buttons show little sign of ware. I guess this 11 year old hasn't seen a lot of action. Lucky me then. Unfortunately with the day being very overcast, I couldn't get much in the way of a good photo of this beauty. The trans-teal body is defintely richer and darker, than the photos show. The only definite change I'll make is, putting my usual brand of strings on it. And maybe, in the future, I'll put a black-pearl pickguard on. Musicman gear always impresses me and I intend to make the most of this impressive bass.
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Post by grayn on Dec 3, 2013 17:18:25 GMT
Fine looking beast is that Musicman. Graham, is it genuinely more useful to have three tone controls, or does it just make it harder to get the sound you want? Keith In general I think having treble, mid and bass, rather than just treble and bass , active controls, is better. I like a bass that sounds good with the controls flat (no add or minus). The controls then give you scope to adjust the sound to your band and venue. With my present band, I almost always have the treble and mid set flat, with just a touch of extra bass.
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Post by grayn on Nov 30, 2013 18:43:49 GMT
I've owned this bass a few months now and it has had to fight for attention, with my other basses. I bought it used, from the Manchester Bass Lounge. It is from 2001 but is in excellent nick. It had to have part of the jack socket replaced, about a week after I got it, at the sellers expense. I spoke to the tech who repaired it, who is not connected to the seller and he said it was the best Musicman bass he'd ever played. As he had no axe to grind or reason to say it, other than as a genuine statement, I was rather pleased The Musicman Singray bass is a classic design from Leo Fender. With it's strategically placed, single, humbucker pickup, it's head's 3 & 1 tuner postioning, it's solid, no-nonsense design and the bass's quality build and hardware, the Stingray is a real player's bass. This is the 3EQ active bass, with controls for volume, bass, mid and treble. These give this classic toned bass some sonic movement, to suit your taste and/or situation. The neck is somewhere close to a Precision but a little sleeker and faster. It's incredibly comfortable to play. That lovely balance of solidity and fluency. And that pretty much applies to everything about this bass. The ash body and hardware are the optime of style and practicality. For years I had wondered what peolple saw in the Musicman bass. From it's inception, in the 70s to modern times, they always seem to have their fans and are often seen used by proffessionals. Well, after a few months with this Stingray, I really understand the attraction now. It's hard to beat. In my band, I've taken most of my basses along. They loved the Gordon Smith Gryphon, were knocked out by the Warwick Thumb but the Stingray is their favourite. Can't argue with that.
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Post by grayn on Nov 30, 2013 6:16:44 GMT
It certainly is lovely. Like a peice of art. I've played a couple of Marleuxs and they are excellent instruments. Never felt tempted to buy one though.
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Post by grayn on Nov 21, 2013 13:26:40 GMT
Those 3 would be my second choice trio. Should be some gig.
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Post by grayn on Nov 20, 2013 13:41:21 GMT
Some folks might find themselves reconsidering their Led Zeppelin covers at some point... Just sayin'. I do hope not, I think there's enough of a witch hunt, alraedy.
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Post by grayn on Nov 19, 2013 17:55:40 GMT
Thanks for the review and vids. Very cool guitar. Brooks are just so nice to play and hear. Congrats
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Post by grayn on Nov 19, 2013 13:19:28 GMT
Can't quite get myself to go and see Yes without Jon. Mind you, that latest singer, from Glass Hammer, sounds pretty close. A lot better than Benoit David IMO. I know what you mean but when I read they would be playing 'The Yes Album', 'Close To The Edge' and 'Tormato' albums in their entirety I could not resist as well as the fact that it is in a decent size auditorium and not the bloody MEN Arena Cheers Phil That's a good selection of albums. Should be a great gig. kinda wish I was going now. Though I think Fragile, Close To The Edge and Going for the One would be the most sublime trio.
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Post by grayn on Nov 18, 2013 13:33:46 GMT
Very enjoyable. As you know Grayn I'm a very big Yes fan. Seeing them next April minus Anderson unfortunately. Cheers Phil Can't quite get myself to go and see Yes without Jon. Mind you, that latest singer, from Glass Hammer, sounds pretty close. A lot better than Benoit David IMO.
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Post by grayn on Nov 18, 2013 13:28:41 GMT
I know. My Jimmy Saville impersonations don't go down at all well, these days.
Mind you, as long as John Noakes is not involved, I'm happy.
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Post by grayn on Nov 15, 2013 13:24:35 GMT
I had an Eastman 12er, which I really rated, as good as many, I'd played, that were 2 or 3 times the price.
As you can see, 12ers have their share of high end gear.
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