MrMusashi
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hehe.. if you got 6 you should probably be on the skinny side of the forums 
MrM
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Grand Wazoo
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I think I have mentioned it before, if Jaco was alive today and happened to try a Bongo, he would play one. Piezo or not piezo.
I am sure the man would be playing Donna Lee and Portrait of Tracy to kingdom come on it as we speak!
I am sure the man would be playing Donna Lee and Portrait of Tracy to kingdom come on it as we speak!
Powman
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Can I get a piezo retro-fitted on my Sterling?
Duarte
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No I've asked that question before. They won't do it, which is completely understandable. I think it's even in the FAQ section.
Powman
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Poo.
oli@bass
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that is because they didnt have it back then.. if they had, perhaps they too would have played it
hehe.. this feels just like arguing with those who think vintage automagically is better..
I know you were half joking, yet I want to make my intentions clear: My point was to illustrate that it is not a requirement or anything. It's all about the sound you want to acheive. Therefore I'd say, no you don't need a piezo, but if you like it, then go for it.
MrMusashi
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no pun intended oli
that vintage commentary was perhaps.. coff coff.. a bit misplaced. it was not intended for any of you guys here, i was merely having a flashback to a time i had a heated argument with another person who wholeheartedly believed the old stingrays were better. and i said he had no clue because he quit playing 10 years ago and refused to try any of my basses. i could have pointed out at least 10 flaws in his argumentation but then i realised we would never get anywhere discussing this any more. hehe.. much like discussing politics. we both had our emotions arguing and you know how that story goes..... hehe.. the mrs always gets the last word
my point, if there ever was one, is: how can you know if you need something if you havent tried it
MrM
that vintage commentary was perhaps.. coff coff.. a bit misplaced. it was not intended for any of you guys here, i was merely having a flashback to a time i had a heated argument with another person who wholeheartedly believed the old stingrays were better. and i said he had no clue because he quit playing 10 years ago and refused to try any of my basses. i could have pointed out at least 10 flaws in his argumentation but then i realised we would never get anywhere discussing this any more. hehe.. much like discussing politics. we both had our emotions arguing and you know how that story goes..... hehe.. the mrs always gets the last word
my point, if there ever was one, is: how can you know if you need something if you havent tried it
MrM
keko
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Talking 'bout Jaco, ...I do often use that tone, but don't need a piezo.
I just switch in to the bridge single coil position (coil 1) from humbacker, and boost 80% bass, 50% mids, and treble set flat!
Than firmly play with fingers above that coil 1, and that's it!
I just switch in to the bridge single coil position (coil 1) from humbacker, and boost 80% bass, 50% mids, and treble set flat!
Than firmly play with fingers above that coil 1, and that's it!
keko
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Today I was testing two EBMM basses with piezo:
Nice Stingray 5, and Bongo 5 HSp!
Bongo is nice for playing, but doesn't get much from a piezo, I mean, magnetic pickups with 4 band EQ are enough to me!
Stingray's 5 piezo is just a different story!
Easy to setup tone! Works very smooth, I like it very much, but my Sterling's neck is better!
Nice Stingray 5, and Bongo 5 HSp!
Bongo is nice for playing, but doesn't get much from a piezo, I mean, magnetic pickups with 4 band EQ are enough to me!
Stingray's 5 piezo is just a different story!
Easy to setup tone! Works very smooth, I like it very much, but my Sterling's neck is better!
Grand Wazoo
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You know what? Your dealer in Zagreb has a lot more EBMM basses and actual showroom space than all the London dealers put together. And that is sad but true.
keko
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Yeah, and check this photo I add on another thread here:
http://www.ernieball.com/forums/music-man-basses/40608-just-priced-25th-hss.html
And that's just one quarter of the store space!
It seems that we here on the Balkans know what's the good stuff!
