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Post by morrow on Oct 14, 2020 7:46:03 GMT -5
Same electronics as a Tbird . Light , balanced , and fun to play .
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Post by twangmeister on Oct 14, 2020 10:10:57 GMT -5
The last one I had was a little single pickup Gretsch I inherited from my brother. I've used short scale basses on and off since I got my first bass in the late '60s, a Blackjack violin bass. I had an EB-3 and 4 Fender Musicmasters I heavily modified with new pickups, bridges and tuners. I almost bought one of those Squier Jaguar shorty scales a few years back, but bought another 34" scale bass instead.
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Post by morrow on Oct 14, 2020 11:00:07 GMT -5
This was the one that converted me to short scales . And for years every time I'd buy a bass I'd gig it until I broke even , and then invariably go back to the Dano . It was made around 98 and still has the factory strings . And they have an ungodly great old school thump . Despite weighing nothing , these little rigs are as tough as nails . This completely changed my thoughts on just what it is that makes a great bass . However ... This little beauty might change that . These little Gibson DC Jr basses are really fine little rigs . And I've got the big love for this one . They finally got it right !
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Post by MJB on Oct 14, 2020 12:21:52 GMT -5
TD, That SG bass is brighter than an EB-0 but I notice that guy likes playing high on the neck and likes a pick. The bass has a bridge pickup too which the EB-0 doesn't.
Here's your vintage EB-0 mud.
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Post by Taildragger on Oct 14, 2020 14:14:35 GMT -5
I just find Guild's Bi-Sonics and even their later "Guild-Buckers" to be more articulate, even in the neck position than the Gibson pickups. But, "to each, their own" as the saying goes: everybody's personal preference is valid. All depends on what sound you want. Actaully, rather than stuffing Bi-Sonics into an EB-0 or SG bass (which would require some routing) I'd hunt up a Guild JS-1 or JS-2, which have a roughly similar looking body with the neck carve/nut width/string spacing I prefer and my favorite pups already on board.
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Post by MJB on Oct 14, 2020 14:27:12 GMT -5
I just find Guild's Bi-Sonics and even their later "Guild-Buckers" to be more articulate, even in the neck position than the Gibson pickups. But, "to each, their own" as the saying goes: everybody's personal preference is valid. All depends on what sound you want. Actaully, rather than stuffing Bi-Sonics into an EB-0 or SG bass (which would require some routing) I'd hunt up a Guild JS-1 or JS-2, which have a roughly similar looking body with the neck carve/nut width/string spacing I prefer and my favorite pups already on board. Nice looking bass!
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Post by Taildragger on Oct 14, 2020 14:35:03 GMT -5
Not mine, unfortunately.
If you go looking for one, just be sure that you double check the scale length: though most of them are shorties, they also made a few with 34" scale.
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Post by MJB on Oct 14, 2020 17:42:08 GMT -5
Not mine, unfortunately.
If you go looking for one, just be sure that you double check the scale length: though most of them are shorties, they also made a few with 34" scale.
Thanks. I think I'm at capacity for post retirement downsized living.
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Post by LTB on Oct 14, 2020 18:56:09 GMT -5
morrow, I love that Gibson DC Jr. Are they still made?
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Post by morrow on Oct 14, 2020 19:17:31 GMT -5
Hi LTB , just checked the Gibson site and they're still there . I got mine on a blowout sale . I waited because I thought the price was a little steep for a "student" instrument with a cheap finish , slab body , no inlay or binding . After I got it I kicked myself for not simply buying it when they came out . Seriously love the feel , weight and sound . So if you're looking for a lightweight shortscale ... it's a killer . They put the pickup in the sweet spot , and gave it a coil tap . Gibson got it right with the DC Jr .
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Post by morrow on Oct 14, 2020 19:37:22 GMT -5
Now there's one I'm really curious about , and nobody near me stocks them . The G&L Fallout shortscale . Some friends in the US have them , and have given some pretty glowing reports on them . There's also a Tribute version . I've heard really positive things about both versions , from friends that are a little nerdy about such things , so I absolutely respect those opinions . But I've never had the chance to check one out .
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Post by morrow on Oct 15, 2020 8:30:57 GMT -5
I loved the Dano Longhorn so much I decided to pick up a back up . And when one popped up on kijiji for a good price I jumped on it . Dolphin nose ! Strung it with LaBella Dano flats , it's good little bass but there is something about that Longhorn I love , despite the odd shape . This was a gift after an old friend passed away . I was pleasantly surprised by the feel and sound . From the Unsung Factory in Korea . It has the same pickup spacing as the Hofner Cavern bass (I have a late 60's Hofner I've never bonded with) , and is a nice little bass . My Epi V came from the same factory . I should spend more time on this little thing , it really is a good sounding , fine playing little thing . Strung with flats , I'm not sure if they're GHS or LaBellas .
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Post by LTB on Oct 20, 2020 6:44:24 GMT -5
Morrow, that is a beautiful Wine color Hofner! I have never played a Dano Bass. Did play a friends Dano 12 string. It was nice and nice sounding. Great value on a 12 string for sure.
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Post by morrow on Oct 20, 2020 8:12:35 GMT -5
The wine coloured one is an Epi Allen Woody Rumblekat , but has the pickup spacing that a Hofner Cavern has . I have an old Hofner hanging on a wall , never warmed up to it , but it looks gorgeous . The Woody has a chambered body , very comfortable bass to play . A lot of people really like them . Made in the Unsung Factory in Korea . The Danos are so incredibly light . Many initially assume they're fragile because they're so light , but the truth is they're tough as nails . A lot complain about the bridge , but there's a sweet spot for it . The Dano completely changed my concept of just what it was that made a bass good . I'm a Dano fan . The Dolphin nose has fresh LaBella flats , my Longhorn still has the factory strings , I believe it's from around 98 , one from the initial batch made in the Shinko Factory , and carries a huge thump now . Sweetwater was recently selling a shortscale DC bass , and despite already having two Danos , I was tempted ...
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Post by LTB on Oct 20, 2020 11:55:42 GMT -5
Here's what I'd do about "muddy tone" if I had and EB-0: Thats an EB-3 with a treble pickup. EB-0 just unfortunately had a mudbucker pickup
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Post by stl80 on Oct 26, 2020 16:20:56 GMT -5
TD, That SG bass is brighter than an EB-0 but I notice that guy likes playing high on the neck and likes a pick. The bass has a bridge pickup too which the EB-0 doesn't. Here's your vintage EB-0 mud. What's the Ampeg amp in the background? I have a mid 60's B2-15. Jim
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Post by LTB on Oct 27, 2020 2:58:21 GMT -5
I just find Guild's Bi-Sonics and even their later "Guild-Buckers" to be more articulate, even in the neck position than the Gibson pickups. That video with guy playing a Gibson with BiSonics was incredible. Deep sweet lows that each note was so clear and no matter where he played on the neck it just sounded incredible
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