Dr Stankface
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I fail to see any mistake made here.
Do it.
Do it.
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Fraxture
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..... I made the mistake of playing one of these in a local music shop today....
It is a crappy picture I know, but it is a SR4 30th single H fretted.
It is on hold for me until I decide to pull the trigger or wait for a Bongo 6. PLUS.... it is on sale for less than I would have expected.
My wife is going to open a can of whoopass if I buy this but I can't believe how it sounds. The mohogany body makes a HUGE difference and the sustain is Spinal Tap-esque.
It's all about perspective...
I tell the wife I could be out buying $15,000 to $20,000 boats like my brother or at the bars every weekend like one of her friend's husbands.
Or I could be in my office playing my new MM in the comfort of our home.
You will be amazed what they will get you then..
Unless she tells you to be out of the house more, then that's a whole nother issue.
That is a beautiful Bass.
1Echo
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If I could, I'd buy another. I need 2 because I'm so conflicted by the "it's too pretty to play" and the "but it sounds unbelievable" aspects of the 30th. One in a display on the wall as a work of art and one under my fingers getting a fair amount of mojo.
KennethB
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I know how you feel. I have two wives. My first wife was "too pretty to have relations with", so I had her stuffed and put her in a display case. My other wife is ugly as sin but we're "gettin' it ooon" every night.
Fraxture
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I know how you feel. I have two wives. My first wife was "too pretty to have relations with", so I had her stuffed and put her in a display case. My other wife is ugly as sin but we're "gettin' it ooon" every night.
I uhh....
That is why I refer to mine as "The Beauty and the Beast". What to do?
Play it and take really good care of it, you then can enjoy both aspects. I gig mine about 25% of the time so not to wear it out and pamper it like no other. It ain't rocket science cuz if it were I would never figure it out.
1Echo
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That is why I refer to mine as "The Beauty and the Beast". What to do?
Play it and take really good care of it, you then can enjoy both aspects. I gig mine about 25% of the time so not to wear it out and pamper it like no other. It ain't rocket science cuz if it were I would never figure it out.
I have yet to gig mine (always bring the trusty Bongo5) and am seriously considering giving it a "studio-only" role. Still, there are plenty more 30th's still available out there .......
silverburst
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If I could, I'd buy another. I need 2 because I'm so conflicted by the "it's too pretty to play" and the "but it sounds unbelievable" aspects of the 30th. One in a display on the wall as a work of art and one under my fingers getting a fair amount of mojo.
That's exactly why I got some spare 30ths.
WillPlay4Food
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There's a 30th on the Talkbass classifieds. It even already has some dings so you don't have to worry about putting the first one on it.
PeteDuBaldo
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Baird
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Thanks to 58super, I found a SR5 20th locally that I am going to look at tonight.
Man, my wife is going to kick my ass. Hopefully the bass is scratched to hell or the neck is like a banana.
Man, my wife is going to kick my ass. Hopefully the bass is scratched to hell or the neck is like a banana.
Big Poppa
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It wont be but that Geddy Lee shouldnt get too comfortable
Psycho Ward
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OK, where are the pictures? You did buy it... right?
GoldBond medicated balm works wonders on a case of whoopass, I'm just saying.
GoldBond medicated balm works wonders on a case of whoopass, I'm just saying.
johnfrazier
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I picked up a 30th Anniversary a few weeks ago-- if you have the means I highly recommend it. You can always find another wife, but they only made 800 or so of these pieces.
bassmancb
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Buy it you'll be glad you did!!!!!!!!!!! I know I was.
Baird
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Baird
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It is suddenly on layaway for an employee of the store. I will hopefully be able to show up with cash in hand later in the week.
Fingers are crossed.
PeteDuBaldo
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lorino
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Because of this thread...
As a result of reading this thread a week or so ago... I bought a 30th SR today. So far, couldn't be happier with it - I'm actually kind of stunned at how much I like it. I did not realize they only made 783 of them.
JIM
As a result of reading this thread a week or so ago... I bought a 30th SR today. So far, couldn't be happier with it - I'm actually kind of stunned at how much I like it. I did not realize they only made 783 of them.
JIM
muggsy
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Good move and congrats! You won't regret it. I feel the same way about mine. I knew I'd like it because it's gorgeous, but it has quickly moved up the depth chart to co-#1 status, and I never expected that. I now have two basses I'll never sell.
