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I've had a "few" more over the years but here is my current "collection".......

Never get tired of seeing that one, Brian!

You've "thinned the herd?" Does this mean you parted with the piccolo bass? That thing was cool!

walker wrote:You've "thinned the herd?" Does this mean you parted with the piccolo bass? That thing was cool!

Yep, unfortunately if I'm not using 'em often enough I sell 'em. I'm on the hunt for a nice MID v63 (or other unique color) or possibly a 4003S to compliment the LK though.

incubus2432 wrote:

Just curious, what do you do with a fine looking specimen like that? Obviously the answer would be "play it," but what I mean is do you play it out in clubs? Is it too precious to hit the club scene? Only used for studio work? Just a bedroom instrument? Hardy played at all?
Please tell, what do you do with such a spectacular bass?

Tommy wrote:Just curious, what do you do with a fine looking specimen like that? Obviously the answer would be "play it," but what I mean is do you play it out in clubs? Is it too precious to hit the club scene? Only used for studio work? Just a bedroom instrument? Hardy played at all?
Please tell, what do you do with such a spectacular bass?

Well thank you sir! I hope this answers your question.......




It has certainly seen quite a bit of stage time but for now I am band-less so it is relegated to living room noodling. I have taken great care of it but I'll admit that it does shows signs of player wear. Oh well......

I'll bet Lemmy's basses show signs of wear, too!

walker wrote:I'll bet Lemmy's basses show signs of wear, too!

+1

incubus2432 wrote:It has certainly seen quite a bit of stage time but for now I am band-less so it is relegated to living room noodling. I have taken great care of it but I'll admit that it does shows signs of player wear. Oh well......

Brian, I thought it looked in spectacular condition for the fact how much you play it, and out. The maple is still clean and whitish.

Also, when played out, it had the protection of a contingent of Cleveland's finest on guard.

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Very nice Bert!

Bert: Are you able to pick a favorite from your collection?

Bert, only basses left?

Beautiful! Now we just need higher resolution versions so we can see them better!

8mileshigh wrote:Very nice Bert!

Thanx!

admin wrote:Bert: Are you able to pick a favorite from your collection?

The 4003 MID/BT used to be my favorite, but I only take the 5 string with me to band practice these days. Besided the low B the added advantages of the 4004 like no binding (even less than the 4001S) and being able to mute a lot easier are very welcome also.

Wildberry wrote:Bert, only basses left?

I forgot the 650D.

cjj wrote:Beautiful! Now we just need higher resolution versions so we can see them better!

Like this ?

This is the current rotation in my office/studio:
Gibson J-45 Rosewood, Huss & Dalton Custom OM, 360/12 Carl Wilson, Collings 290
Eight others are in the closet.