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Old 02-04-2009, 03:46 PM
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Oh... Thanks Tim as well! I don't know how accurate those numbers are, but they are just right for making our trade seem reasonable!
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Old 02-04-2009, 04:38 PM
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Oh... Thanks Tim as well! I don't know how accurate those numbers are, but they are just right for making our trade seem reasonable!
You're welcome!

"Accurate"?.....

If you're talking about $ value accuracy, the "numbers" I gave you, ($800. -$1,000.) for this model bass in original/excellent condition, are accurate.
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Old 02-04-2009, 05:10 PM
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Thanks Tim! I believe you.

Hopefully the $ value will not matter. Hopefully, I'll like it enough to keep it for a long, long time.

I've been on a mission the past couple years to sort out my guitars so that each one is a keeper. I don't collect them. But if I can find a reason to regularly play it, it sticks around. I've got my two main acoustic six string guitars, a keeper twelve-string, and a Fender Srat that has become part of the family. I thought once those were in place I'd be over GAS. But I keep discovering other things I need. Like a bass. Or a mandolin. Or a mandola.

At least I haven't started thinking about a banjo yet!
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Old 02-04-2009, 09:42 PM
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Thanks Tim! I believe you.
I thought once those were in place I'd be over GAS. But I keep discovering other things I need. Like a bass. Or a mandolin. Or a mandola.
At least I haven't started thinking about a banjo yet!
Believe me when I tell ya; I understand about the "GAS" thing!
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Old 02-12-2009, 10:36 AM
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...supposed to be here today!
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Old 02-12-2009, 12:10 PM
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Cool Great!

Great! Looking forward to hearing back from you once you get the bass. Remember, set-up is everything! Make sure strings are fresh and action is set-up for YOU!
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Old 02-12-2009, 10:42 PM
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It's a beauty, and it looks much better in person.

I don't have a proper amp so I'm playing it through a little Roland Cube monitor. I can find my way around it from years of guitar, but I have no real bass skills. I really don't deserve a nice bass like this.

The "A" buzzes pretty good if I play it even medium hard. Minor adjustment I'm thinking. Sending any instrument up to 7000 feet in the dead of winter is going to mess with it I think.

I'll get some proper photos soon.

I've been thinking about a small combo. I've no need for anything big, but I might try accompanying another local acoustic songwriter at a coffee shop for fun. Carvin has something called a BR-15 for what seems a very reasonable price. Any ideas if that would be a reasonable first amp? I will likely record direct, but I don't like practicing with headphones.

Ken, I'm sure you know this, but you make nice instruments!

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Chuck
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