ldk
Joined: Nov 08, 2017
Posts: 369
San Francisco Bay Area
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Posted on Apr 23 2022 04:49 PM
I started playing guitar in 2013 and fairly quickly decided I wanted to make backing tracks. So, I bought a Squier short-scale Jaguar and found that I really like playing bass. Since my hobby is collecting instruments, I picked up a number of basses over time.
Everyone needs a P-bass, so I got a Fender MIM Squier Series from 1994. A previous owner had scraped off the Squier Series label at the end of the headstock, but it did have ceramic magnets, small pots and the solid black Fender label on the headstock. I put in Alnico V rod magnets and some quality pots, so it is now near a regular MIM.
I have a soft spot for 1980s Peavey guitars, so I got this 1983 Peavey Foundation. I never much cared for the Super Ferrite pickups I had on a Peavey guitar, but these ones on the bass are just fine.
For fun, I wanted a headless bass and this 1988 Steinberger XP2, made in Newburgh, NY, came along. The active pickups are really punchy. I used it on the Fallout backing track that I uploaded here recently.
Finally, I just got this Matsumoku hollowbody, probably from the ‘70s. From the wear on the frets and the pic marks on the pickups and pickguard, it was well played, but from the looks of the finish it was well cared for. I suspect it was stored away somewhere for the last few decades. Fortunately, it’s all original, even with the foam mute. It has a nice, thumpy sound.
Let’s see your basses!
— If I'd stop buying old guitars to fix, I might actually learn to play.
Bringing instruments back to life since 2013.
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Redfeather
Joined: Jul 30, 2016
Posts: 896
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Posted on Apr 23 2022 06:16 PM
That Matsumoku is envy inducing! Got any sound samples?
I have a black P and a black Bronco but no one needs pics of those. I used the Bronco a lot for recording but then my daily scan of craigslist yielded a Dano Longhorn for dirt cheap. Now it's pretty much the only one I use.
I love how punchy the pickups are and how easy it is to play. Lots of tonal options between the two pickups. And it's light as a feather. Some day I'd like to slap some flatwounds on it but I'm quite happy with it as-is. Anyone looking for an easy bass ought to check one of these out. Also, Zombierella. If you like the sound of Messure Chups, here you go.
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slingshotdragster
Joined: Jun 13, 2009
Posts: 75
Adelaide, South Australia
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Posted on Apr 23 2022 11:00 PM
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Surfysonic
Joined: Oct 17, 2009
Posts: 530
Walkersville, MD
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Posted on Apr 24 2022 12:21 PM
L-R: Fender ’57 Reissue Precision (refinished in Daphne Blue), Fender American Original '60s Precision, Fender American Standard Jazz Bass (refinished in Shell Pink and with a Fender Roasted Maple Vintera '60s Jazz neck and Fender Custom Shop '60s Jazz Bass pickups), and Squier Classic Vibe '60s Jazz Bass...
— The doofus formerly known as Snorre
Surfysonic on YouTube
World Famous Philistines: 2014 - 2015
K39: 2013 - 2014
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gv9JADQ4ukw
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DeathTide
Joined: Apr 13, 2018
Posts: 1379
New Orleans
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Posted on Apr 24 2022 03:07 PM
— Daniel Deathtide
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Squid
Joined: Aug 22, 2010
Posts: 1019
Portland, Oregon with Insanitizers
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Posted on Apr 24 2022 04:06 PM
Global short scale (ca. 1975), Fullerton medium scale, Tobias long scale, Douglas short scale (hollow body ca. 2010). The Fullerton and Tobias use active pickups and were new 20 years ago. All use single coil pickups except a humbucker at Douglas' neck. Comparatively speaking, that humbucker sounds like a tuba and I like it lots.
IMO Steinberger G-series is the King of Basses, kudos to ldk.
— Insanitizers! http://www.insanitizers.com
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twangineer
Joined: Nov 09, 2011
Posts: 3
West by-God Virginia.....north of the mason dixon line
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Posted on Apr 24 2022 07:55 PM
MIJ Jaguar bass and MIM Jaguar bass. Both in Olympic white.
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SandBug
Joined: Feb 22, 2016
Posts: 444
California
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Posted on Apr 24 2022 11:05 PM
Some of these belong to my little brother, but we share.
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twang10
Joined: Dec 12, 2018
Posts: 24
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Posted on Apr 25 2022 12:43 AM
4 basses, 4 different scale lengths.
Reading through some bass studies has been my first musical activity of the day for the last 14 months.
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ldk
Joined: Nov 08, 2017
Posts: 369
San Francisco Bay Area
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Posted on Apr 25 2022 08:32 PM
Beautiful basses here. Thanks for posting. I thought my bass-buying days were over, but you've given me some ideas.
Redfeather wrote:
That Matsumoku is envy inducing! Got any sound samples?
Thanks. Once I get new strings on it, I'll try to do something.
Squid wrote:
IMO Steinberger is the King of Basses.
It's certainly the king of my basses! I have La Bella flats on it, and it's a joy to play.
— If I'd stop buying old guitars to fix, I might actually learn to play.
Bringing instruments back to life since 2013.
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LosVenturas
Joined: Feb 10, 2011
Posts: 443
Antwerp, Belgium
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Posted on Apr 26 2022 11:38 AM
Two CIJ & one MIJ Mustang Bass.
They are great players.
The CIJ's have a slightly fatter neck.
Sunburst has Nordstrand mustang pups in it.
All Sprague orange drops and cts pots.
Strung with La Bella flats.
Behind them the amazing Studio Bass amp. Not a design of Leo's but Ed Jahn's.
Blackfaces, eat your heart out!
Cheers,
Andy
— www.LosVenturas.be
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J_Durango
Joined: Oct 15, 2017
Posts: 91
Ulverston
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Posted on Apr 26 2022 02:39 PM
Fender 1991 MIM Precision - my main bass for the last 29 years. I believe 1991 was the first year of production in Mexico and the reputation for the early ones is poor. Perhaps I got lucky, this one plays really well.
Horner Ignition Club Bass - put some decent flatwounds on and these things really punch above their weight. A great recording bass but I mainly play it live in a non-surf alt-folk trio.
— The Spiratones - Instro/Surf from the rain-soaked north-northwest of England
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Tele295
Joined: Feb 16, 2012
Posts: 153
Rincon Beach, California, USA
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Posted on Apr 29 2022 02:52 PM
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Surfysonic
Joined: Oct 17, 2009
Posts: 530
Walkersville, MD
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Posted on Apr 29 2022 04:22 PM
Late night senior moment of double posting, my bad! Please delete. 
— The doofus formerly known as Snorre
Surfysonic on YouTube
World Famous Philistines: 2014 - 2015
K39: 2013 - 2014
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gv9JADQ4ukw
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Taifighter
Joined: Oct 31, 2018
Posts: 225
Indiana
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Posted on Apr 30 2022 09:25 AM
When I'm not playing guitar in the Tentakills, I play bass in a country band. I've learned over the years that I prefer Jazz basses. Here are a few of mine.
The build on the right is also used as a backup with the Tentakills.
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grayn
Joined: Apr 07, 2012
Posts: 114
East Lancashire
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Posted on Apr 30 2022 01:22 PM
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CrazyAces
Joined: Jul 31, 2012
Posts: 4054
Buffalo, N.Y.
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Posted on Apr 30 2022 02:06 PM
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taijiguy
Joined: Mar 27, 2006
Posts: 214
Newington, CT USA
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Posted on May 01 2022 06:08 AM
These be they.
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psychonaut
Joined: Dec 08, 2007
Posts: 1305
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Posted on May 01 2022 08:48 AM
Got this about 10 years ago to do demos, and just general noodling around.
It's a fantastic bass. Weighs only 5 lbs.
Stringing it with flatwounds really made it come alive.
— https://www.facebook.com/coffindagger
http://coffindaggers.com/
http://thecoffindaggers.bandcamp.com
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danielktdoranie
Joined: Apr 29, 2022
Posts: 10
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Posted on May 02 2022 05:43 AM
I only have 1 bass fiddle at the moment but at least it matches my guitar! (My Firebird used to have a Vibramate and Bigsby for surf songs but I could never get it to return to pitch so off it came. My new Hallmark Custom 60 will cover surf ground).
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