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« on: April 12, 2007, 07:40:19 PM »
I'm still new here, so still excited.  I don't consider myself a real "collector", but I am up to 12 Basses.  I like hearing what everyone plays and all the trivia as it's simply cool.  Here's my "collection":

Ibanez-'82 Blazer (burgundy w/white guard and EMGs); neck refretted once
         -'80s Blazer (natural, stripped and sanded, left lighter--minwax finish)
         -'84 Destroyer--got it this year on the bay--all stock
         -
Modulus--Bassstar; got it in '89; looks like a P, blue sparkle with graphite                                         neck; came stock with P/J EMGs, ripped out J pup; neck refretted once

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« Reply #1 on: April 12, 2007, 08:13:10 PM »
where are the other 8? pics please

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« Reply #2 on: April 12, 2007, 08:34:00 PM »
Wasn't finished, computer locked....

Ibanez--Gio Gax 150; new in '04; call it the "little Ripper"; neat bass
            but played it live and didn't go so well; will use it to write. black
Schecter--80s model P style with curly maple body n neck, brass nut
               and EMGs P/J. got it as repayment, excellent guitar
McKnight--Zula bass; got it from the maker on ebay; odd shape with
                big neck; sounds very loud for stock P/J pups (not sure);
                made very light to be easier on the back.
Epiphone-2 Rippers, new '06 and '97 used; digging these currently; need
               more time, but love them both so far
Aria Pro II-not sure of the model number, but it's an early 80's 5 piece
               neck through with big soapbar pup; has 5 way chickenhead type
               switch for tones, built in preamp, etc; i've seen Cliff Burton
               and Cronos playing this one; traded for a Ric that I killed

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« Reply #3 on: April 12, 2007, 08:35:06 PM »
I will get some pics together, thanks!

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« Reply #4 on: April 13, 2007, 10:50:13 AM »
Here is my list:
1982 Fender Precision Bass Special in Candy Apple Red w/ active electronics
1997 Fender Precision Bass Special in Candy Apple Green w/passive 1/4 LBs.
1994 Gibson Les Paul Standard LPB-3 5 String Premium top w/active Barts.
1999 Gibson SG-Z w/passive Gibson SG-Z pickups
1991 CF Martin B-65 Fretless Acoustic/Electric
2005 Rickenbacker 4003
2005 Pedulla MVP-5 Pentabuzz w/active Bartolini's
2006 Yamaha Nathan East 5 string w/active Yamaha J pickups
1984 Cort Headless Bass
2005 Grand Clear 5 string w/ passive Bartolini J pickups
Dean Zone bass in Nuclear Green
Dean Metalman V Bass 2 w/two active Dean humbuckers
Here are SOME of the pics, I don't have pics of everything.









Fighting Terrorism Since 1861.

Gibson LPB-3 5 String, Gibson SG-Z, Pedulla Pentabuzz,  Yamaha Nathan East, Martin B-65 Fretless Acoustic,  SWR Basic Black, SWR Super Red Head, SWR SM-900, SWR Goliath JR., SWR Big Ben, SWR Megoliath.

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« Reply #5 on: April 14, 2007, 06:03:53 PM »
Excellent basses!  The Rig looks pretty monstrous too.

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« Reply #6 on: April 15, 2007, 02:31:52 AM »
Thanks!!  It is an SWR SM-900 head and Megoliath 810 cabinet.  I use that for the rock band I am in, and usually use my Super Redhead or Basic Black for the blues band I am in.  I love punch and a tight bottom end, for me SWR is my choice.
Fighting Terrorism Since 1861.

Gibson LPB-3 5 String, Gibson SG-Z, Pedulla Pentabuzz,  Yamaha Nathan East, Martin B-65 Fretless Acoustic,  SWR Basic Black, SWR Super Red Head, SWR SM-900, SWR Goliath JR., SWR Big Ben, SWR Megoliath.

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« Reply #7 on: April 15, 2007, 08:44:02 AM »
My humble collection:



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You know what I want
You know what I need
Or maybe you don\'t
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« Reply #8 on: April 16, 2007, 10:38:13 AM »
Great Gear!!  I recently sold my only Alembic.  It was a '92 Elan 5.
Here are a couple of pics.

Fighting Terrorism Since 1861.

Gibson LPB-3 5 String, Gibson SG-Z, Pedulla Pentabuzz,  Yamaha Nathan East, Martin B-65 Fretless Acoustic,  SWR Basic Black, SWR Super Red Head, SWR SM-900, SWR Goliath JR., SWR Big Ben, SWR Megoliath.

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« Reply #9 on: April 16, 2007, 03:44:41 PM »
Great bass! Together with the Spoiler my favorite Alembic design.
Currently I'm saving Money for a Custom Elan 4 string, gonna be hella cool!  8)
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"Stop wasting my time
You know what I want
You know what I need
Or maybe you don\'t
Do I have to come right flat out and tell you everything?"

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« Reply #10 on: April 17, 2007, 06:33:38 PM »
FC that's a pretty formidable "humble" collection.   You don't need anything else :)    I would love to try that Boogie rig.  Both of 'em at the same time for sure.

My bass family !!!
« Reply #11 on: June 01, 2007, 03:45:25 PM »
here is a link to my bass page...40+ basses.. http://ctbass.birdsong.googlepages.com/   Birdsongs,CTs,fenders,fodera,F bass,Kedula,Ritter, Dingwall and many more....
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Re: My bass family !!!
« Reply #12 on: June 01, 2007, 11:49:13 PM »
Quote from: CTbass&birdsong
here is a link to my bass page...40+ basses.. http://ctbass.birdsong.googlepages.com/   Birdsongs,CTs,fenders,fodera,F bass,Kedula,Ritter, Dingwall and many more....


wow - quite a collection there.....

any favourites? If you could only keep three, which three would you keep?

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« Reply #13 on: June 11, 2007, 12:47:04 PM »
Here are a few more pics.



Left to Right:
1997 Fender Precison Bass Special
Yamaha Nathan East NE-2 5 String
Dean Metalman V Bass Active
Gibson SG-Z
Grand Clear Acrylic 5 String
Gibson Les Paul Standard 5 String Premium Top
1982 Fender Precision Bass Special Active
Gibson Les Paul Standard
Pedulla Pentabuzz
C.F. Martin B-65 Fretless Acoustic
Fighting Terrorism Since 1861.

Gibson LPB-3 5 String, Gibson SG-Z, Pedulla Pentabuzz,  Yamaha Nathan East, Martin B-65 Fretless Acoustic,  SWR Basic Black, SWR Super Red Head, SWR SM-900, SWR Goliath JR., SWR Big Ben, SWR Megoliath.

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« Reply #14 on: June 12, 2007, 05:42:25 AM »
you left yer bong on the table ha,ha ha
ROCK-N-ROLL PIRATE...SKATE PUNK. 72 SB450, 76 RIPPER, 77 G3 GRABBER,92 LPB-1, 75 P-BASS,78 T-40,RAT FUZZ & BAD ATTITUDE

 

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