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Soon-to-be New Arrival in Spinland

Posted: Tue May 30, 2017 12:53 pm
by spinland
As if I didn't already have a cray-cray enough life right now, I went and did something perhaps rash. Over the weekend I was jamming with my nephew who's just started learning to play his shiny new bass guitar, and when he was taking a break from 12 bar blues runs I picked it up and started noodling around. It was so fun! I had until then never touched a proper bass; I've long used my digital guitar set up to sound like one whenever I needed some bass tracks.

Well, I had to get one. I wasn't going to pay new instrument prices for something that'll be (at best) a side show, and I decided that it had to be PRS, because reasons. Lo and behold: Reverb had a used 2014 model of exactly the one I'd get if I were to buy one new, listed in "excellent" condition and from a very reputable vendor. Even better, the price was nearly US$200 less than I saw others asking for the same instrument and about half the street price for a new one of that model.

Badda-bing. Just waiting now for it to be shipped here from Wisconsin.

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Mark

Re: Soon-to-be New Arrival in Spinland

Posted: Tue May 30, 2017 1:07 pm
by TGNesh
That's totally cool, I'm very happy for you Mark! :cheer:

Re: Soon-to-be New Arrival in Spinland

Posted: Tue May 30, 2017 1:35 pm
by daryl
Sweet looking guitar.

I LOVE playing bass guitar. You'll love it too!

Re: Soon-to-be New Arrival in Spinland

Posted: Tue May 30, 2017 3:00 pm
by spinland
Thanks, guys! Based on my initial experiments with my nephew's, first skill I'll need to pick up is sliding and/or moving my fretting fingers without involuntary pull-offs. Those fat strings just did not want to let go of my fingers without a fuss! Part of it might be the action on his Stedman starter instrument, so I'll reserve my concerns until I've fondled the PRS a bit. :side:

Mark

Re: Soon-to-be New Arrival in Spinland

Posted: Tue May 30, 2017 5:13 pm
by heatndude
Thats awesome Mark,

Looks like fun especially if its coming all the way from my homeland in Wisconsin it must be good :lol:

Re: Soon-to-be New Arrival in Spinland

Posted: Tue May 30, 2017 5:58 pm
by michelew
Congrats. She looks like a beauty.

Playing the bass is a lot of fun. You'll love it. Happy grooving.

:)

M

Re: Soon-to-be New Arrival in Spinland

Posted: Wed May 31, 2017 5:08 am
by spinland
heatndude wrote:
Looks like fun especially if its coming all the way from my homeland in Wisconsin it must be good :lol:
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Re: Soon-to-be New Arrival in Spinland

Posted: Fri Jun 02, 2017 9:06 pm
by spinland
PRS SE trifecta: achieved.

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Mark

Re: Soon-to-be New Arrival in Spinland

Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2017 5:30 am
by daryl
Nice. Now let's see them all in action.

Re: Soon-to-be New Arrival in Spinland

Posted: Sat Jun 03, 2017 6:07 am
by spinland
daryl wrote:
Nice. Now let's see them all in action.
Yup. Just posted a video with Rose. Working on more stuff as time allows. :side:

Mark