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DiMarco

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Oh Satan Chrome... So nice. I might buy SC hardware for my Dolphin when it arrived here.
 

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Satin chrome is goodness:

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I have sinned against the Framus and Warwick gods....



I bought a Harley Benton !
 

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Working on them!
 
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I actually sold more basses than I bought in 2017 - Got rid of the Coxx Jazz, the Tokai Rockinbetter, the Spector Euro LX AND the RB Corvette $$. None of them lived up to the expectations....well, maybe the $$ was a little cool, but the pots did the bass no favours.

So I got the Sire V7 Vintage to replace them, and I`m really happy with it. The frets could`ve been larger, but the overall quality is great for 499€. So far, I haven`t missed any of the basses I`ve sold. Now, I just need a 4-string Sire P7...
 

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I actually sold more basses than I bought in 2017 - Got rid of the Coxx Jazz, the Tokai Rockinbetter, the Spector Euro LX AND the RB Corvette $$. None of them lived up to the expectations....well, maybe the $$ was a little cool, but the pots did the bass no favours.

So I got the Sire V7 Vintage to replace them, and I`m really happy with it. The frets could`ve been larger, but the overall quality is great for 499€. So far, I haven`t missed any of the basses I`ve sold. Now, I just need a 4-string Sire P7...

What was the problem with the pots? Also, how does fret size affect your playing? I can't see the difference in bass since there is not much bending...
 

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I bought a Harley Benton !
Fear not brother, you are in good company here! For we have all shared in your sins.
 
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What was the problem with the pots? Also, how does fret size affect your playing? I can't see the difference in bass since there is not much bending...

The tone pot had a very narrow frequency response - from max to min did very little difference in tone. You never got that bright zing from it.

About the frets - I notice it when pressing the strings down, that you have to press a little more to get it right. Larger frets sort of meet you halfway, but these smaller frets require you to push a bit extra. After playing the Vampyre and Euro LX with massive frets for 10 years, it was quite different in the beginning.
 

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Not music related...and I'm a bit ashamed to admit it.

I'm now a drone nerd. Couldn't resist (though I did for many years). Thing is incredibly fun.

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Dembonez that first blue Spector makes me drool lol

Kimgee awesome bass, first person I have seen with one of those SE. Played one in NYC back in the old shop days, really nice.
 

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Serious music room there Nightmare, with a killer view
 

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Not music related...and I'm a bit ashamed to admit it.

I'm now a drone nerd. Couldn't resist (though I did for many years). Thing is incredibly fun.

DJI Phantom 3 SE

As long as it's not armed, there's nuttin' to be ashamed of.
 

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As long as it's not armed, there's nuttin' to be ashamed of.

It is ridiculously fun and easy to fly. Incredible 4k video on a gimble. Smooth. Crazy. Takes me back to my youth and loving RC cars. Always wanting an aircraft of some kind. For a reasonable price, these offer a shit ton of entertainment. Definitely gotta be respectful. No flying over homes or people.
 

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