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Thanks for the comments, guys!

Both basses were played with newish roundwound strings. I've gotten comments about the RM having more of an edge & bite to it than the '68 4001, and with the gain at the amp set the same for both, the '68 is a bit mellower - cleaner than I usually run it. I only did ...

so, thinking about that other thing we discussed with the truss rods.apparently it was not an original thought

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Here's another brief sidebar until I finish up the RM:

So Chris Seibel dropped by yesterday to have me look at his bass regarding some buzz and string alignment issues, and while we were talking bass, he posed a very interesting question - one I've never heard anyone else mention before, or ...

I'd be happy to take a look at the bass, Chris. Hit me via PM with the details.

And Kudos to you for weeding through the nay-sayer commentary and cutting to the chase. Stick around - this RM 1999 is almost "a wrap." 8)


Thats why I dont "post" a lot... I like reading the info and stories. by the ...

HA HA! Worked up panties in a bunch. Yeah, it happens to the best of us. Kind of annoying, but then all you have to do is pull them out of your a$$ and get on with your day.

On that note, I got bored with trying to find someone to put the fretboard back on, so I did it myself. After studying the ...

cassius987 wrote:People sure do get worked up about all kinds of stuff huh...?

Mark, cheers man, I hope it turns out exactly how you want it to.

yeah..I was thinking something along the lines of Panties being bunched but worked up works...

I know there has been massive discussion regarding the tail lift. I have personally never believed its a design or material flaw just because of lack of proof that it actually happens on a large scale. if it was such a big problem as is talked about in such a length as it is , 1- dont you think that ...

I read your review Christopher, and other than your opinion about the knobs feeling like plastic (they're actually quite heavy and very metal) I agree completely. I've had about half a dozen 4004's, and when plugged into my amp (which was already adjusted for a single coil RIC, I didn't care for ...

I am thinking about getting a 4004. I have a 4003. What differences will I notice with regard to tone and playability between these two models?


I got so lucky getting one within 2 weeks of actually tracking one down.I had it for a couple of weeks about the only thing I liked about it was the ...

Just not getting a sound I like consistently. Got a great sound when recording but not quite cutting it when rehearsing and was wondering whether it was my technique (digging in too much) or the strings maybe too light. Just musing really to be honest I reckon I just need to play the bass a bit ...

Not really understanding your issue....

are you not able to find a sound you like or not able to find any sound?

if you prefer the sound of MM's maybe thats your thing...

I used to play Ampeg, but after they closed their factory in St.Louis I dumped all their stuff and went back to GK. Apparently they sort of got the message and opened a plant in Washington state for the high end stuff, but it wasn't soon enough for me.


I still have and love my USA made Ampeg ...

aceonbass wrote:Compressor? What compressor? Do you mean the -10db button? Made me go upstairs and look at my amp's control panel.

lol

I meant the contour button




isnt that a compressor of sorts??

I also got a GK MBP 112 to go with my MB112-II. What a great concept and line of amps GK came up with. I wanted to have something I could just throw in the backseat of my car to go jam with when I'm not doing something with my regular band, and this so fits the bill.


its incredible isnt it?

all ...

I forgot about this thread.....I got the MBP 112 powered amp to go with the MB112-II...all I can say is WOW!

it is so loud and clean with the Ric that I cant put it past 2 in the house without it being too loud for anyone to think...

there is a richness that comes with pairing these units, the ...