69tele Posted November 10, 2003 Share Posted November 10, 2003 Well those of you who remember a thread a few weeks ago re the Marcus Miller V Sting Bass will be pleased to know I made up my mind and got the Marcus Miller Bass ! http://www.eazi-k.com/guitar/mm/mm.jpghttp://www.eazi-k.com/guitar/mm/mm2.jpg If in doubt leave it Out ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr M Pulsive Posted November 10, 2003 Share Posted November 10, 2003 Congrats tele, it's a killer bass. Only issue I had with mine was the glossy neck, but I'm picky about that. If you haven't noticed yet, that's one HOT preamp. Keep an eye on your amp's clip light until you get used to it! For a really righteous fingerstyle, preamp on/both vol knobs full on/both tone knobs at 50-75%. Oooo yeah. -Mike ...simply stating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basshappi Posted November 10, 2003 Share Posted November 10, 2003 Beautiful Bass, Congrats! The case is almost as pretty as the instrument! Nothing is as it seems but everything is exactly what it is - B. Banzai Life is what happens while you are busy playing in bands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Gollihur Posted November 10, 2003 Share Posted November 10, 2003 Nice bass, I played one looking like that at a local music store and had a problem leaving it there. If I wasn't playing 5 string most the time it may have come home with me. 1000 Upright Bass Links, Luthier Directory, Teacher Directory - http://www.gollihurmusic.com/links.cfm [highlight] - Life is too short for bad tone - [/highlight] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhythm44 Posted November 10, 2003 Share Posted November 10, 2003 Looks good! (for a J-bass ). Haven't seen one with the brace thing over the strings. Does it help or get in the way?? o Spector Spectorcore 5 fretless o Ibanez GSR200 o Peavey Basic112 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeremy c Posted November 10, 2003 Share Posted November 10, 2003 The top pickup cover doesn't seem to get in Marcus Miller's way. It didn't get in Jamerson's way either. On the other hand, I took mine off over thirty years ago and it's been sitting in a drawer ever since. Free download of my cd!. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhythm44 Posted November 10, 2003 Share Posted November 10, 2003 I guess if it helps, then right on! It's right in the middle of where I play though, whether finger picking or using a pick o_O. o Spector Spectorcore 5 fretless o Ibanez GSR200 o Peavey Basic112 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr M Pulsive Posted November 10, 2003 Share Posted November 10, 2003 If it gets in your way, pull it offa there or learn to play around it. Many players (myself included) simply don't wanna deal with it. (I dig the look though.) -Mike ...simply stating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Phil Posted November 11, 2003 Share Posted November 11, 2003 Originally posted by basshappi: Beautiful Bass, Congrats! The case is almost as pretty as the instrument!In my opinion I think the case looks better. I don't find that bass too striking. http://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/blue.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/black.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/fuscia.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/grey.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/orange.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/purple.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/red.JPGhttp://www.briantimpe.com/images/LDL/dots/yellow.JPG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prophetgtree Posted November 11, 2003 Share Posted November 11, 2003 The first time I saw a bass with the pickup cover I thought to myself, "Why the crap would anyone ever put that on their bass?!" Now, after playing basses with that on there I realize that I really like it! I don't know what it is. Maybe the look, maybe the me not pushing the strings right into the pickup... who knows! www.geocities.com/nk_bass/enter.html Still working on it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69tele Posted November 11, 2003 Author Share Posted November 11, 2003 Thanks guys ! its a bit of love or hate it with this bass...I love it ! I always wanted a 70s J Bass and this one just fits the bill. Yep it is a very good looking bass and the tone is amazing. I was well impressed with the case actually as it is a standard fender case ! As for 5 strings there is a MIA 5 string version now available. The chrome thumb rest is not that bad actually I thought I would end up taking it of but for funky playing styles it helps and it also helps in the looks dept. Ernie If in doubt leave it Out ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc taz Posted November 11, 2003 Share Posted November 11, 2003 Originally posted by 69tele: The chrome thumb rest is not that bad actually I thought I would end up taking it of but for funky playing styles it helps and it also helps in the looks dept. That cover would be the first to go for me. I tend to pick all over the place depending on the song/piece played. When I need an anchor, I usually hang my thumb on the top of one of the pickups. If I were digging hard on the strings with a pick (like for hard rock/metal), the cover would get in my way. That being said, have fun with the bass. sevenstring.org profile my flickr page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whappo Posted November 11, 2003 Share Posted November 11, 2003 Congrats on the new beauty!! I'm having Dan Lakland build me a Joe Osborn version right now. However, I won't have it till Feb. Enjoy it my friend, enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
69tele Posted November 12, 2003 Author Share Posted November 12, 2003 well here is the review and more pics ! http://www.gear-review.co.uk/reviews/mm/ Ernie http://www.gear-review.co.uk/ If in doubt leave it Out ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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