hey Tosh,
there are several considerations differentiating the GT-7 and the GTBD-7.
aside from the cosmetic/aesthetic disparity and the bolt-on vs. neck-through
differences, the active circuit on the basses is entirely different. the Dickens
signature model also has an all-encompassing gloss finish. to top it off that
instrument, the GTBD, has tighter string spacing that the "standard" GT.
in my experience the primary sonic difference is that the GT can deliver
a slightly more organic tone and the GTBD almost inevitably sounds more hi-fi.
I have a verging on Neanderthal right hand so the spacing on both
instruments was difficult for me to negotiate both. I eventually got a GT and
picked up an aftermarket bridge from Bill and Mike at the Conklin shop.
I've heard and seen a lot of players tear up both instruments. personally
I don't see the GT as being inferior, simply more barebones.
both instruments are nice but if you're worried about not picking up the
GT because it's a bolt-on you should disabuse that notion. I loved mine.

Stew

schwesteringeborg <schwesteringeborg@...> wrote:
Hello everyone,
I'm new here. I quit playing over 20 years ago because...

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