Moderators ThudMaker Posted April 5, 2021 Moderators Share Posted April 5, 2021 Out of curiosity has anyone else caught the bug of getting more gear since Covid hit? I hadn't really had time for music, but as much as I am involved with I find getting my instruments back into shape, upgrading pickups, getting into guitar more and playing has been a much needed diversion. Did I mention getting into guitar more? I've purchased 3 Tele's and a G&L Tribute ASAT Classic, a bunch of pedals, sold a bunch of pedals, bought a Marshall amp, sold my last bass amp (the EBS Microbass 3 works great). Now I just have to build a much better pedal board than what I have going on right now. Surely I can't be the only one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lug Posted April 5, 2021 Members Share Posted April 5, 2021 I bought string for my EBO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators isaac42 Posted April 5, 2021 Moderators Share Posted April 5, 2021 I bought a Glarry GJazz, did some setup work on it, and replaced the electronics. Pretty amazing for the price. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Taustin Powers Posted April 6, 2021 Members Share Posted April 6, 2021 I have discovered that when I can't play music with a band on a regular basis, I start spending money on gear. I guess it's my unhealthy (and expensive) way of compensating? During this current lockdown (no band rehearsals since October), I have bought a Bergantino Forte HP head, a Fodera Monarch Deluxe, and a Sandberg Nighthawk Plus. I didn't NEED any of this stuff!!!! And I haven't even been able to hook up the Berg yet, it was just a good deal I couldn't pass up! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mr.Grumpy Posted April 8, 2021 Members Share Posted April 8, 2021 I used part of my first stimulus check to buy a "cheap" fretless bass. A local mom & pop store had a Squier Jazz bass for the same price ($400) the big box music store sells it! Mine is a lined fretless with sunburst body and some kind of brown wood for the fingerboard. The build quality is excellent, I can't find any flaws in the fit or finish. Contrary to my expectations, the bass came with roundwounds, I played it that way for a week or so but then went and bought a set of flatwound strings - D'addario Chromes. My fretted basses have roundwounds, I wanted something different for this bass. First fretless, first Jazz Bass, first bass with flatwound strings. I LOVE playing it! The flatwound strings have a nice feel, my intonation seems reasonable if not perfect, and I dig blending the two single coil pickups, I finally get why these basses are so popular and well-loved. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lug Posted April 8, 2021 Members Share Posted April 8, 2021 I currently have a 1 in 12 chance of playing the correct note. A fretless gives me infinitely more chances to play the wrong note. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators isaac42 Posted April 8, 2021 Moderators Share Posted April 8, 2021 1 hour ago, lug said: I currently have a 1 in 12 chance of playing the correct note. A fretless gives me infinitely more chances to play the wrong note. On a fretless, use lots of vibrato! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tonely Posted April 29, 2021 Members Share Posted April 29, 2021 I'm picking up one of these tomorrow: Ibanez EHB1506MS 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members lug Posted April 29, 2021 Members Share Posted April 29, 2021 18 hours ago, Tonely said: I'm picking up one of these tomorrow: Ibanez EHB1506MS reviews I've seen on those have been excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikeo Posted May 18, 2021 Members Share Posted May 18, 2021 Last years purchase was a Martin 00028. The thing is the bomb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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