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Very often it is said that lighter would doesn't have a heavy tone. I'm all about heavy tone. So when all my kids grow up and leave the house I'm going to have...
Timmy Chee
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Aug 12, 2003
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hey Timmy, I'm actually about to have a similar conversation with Bill Conklin. the dragonwood basses I played at NAMM sounded INCREDIBLE! I didn't think the...
Stewart McKinsey
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Aug 12, 2003
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Hey Mr. Chee!!! I can honestly say that I love the sound of my hollow 7.. It has dragonwood sides and back.. In fact, I like it so much that the next one I get...
Marcus Beem
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Aug 12, 2003
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I have a conklin fretless 5 with a dragon wood body (no top), and the sound is huge. Tons of lows, super versatile sound, I can get a singing fretless mwah ...
Christopher Harris
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Aug 14, 2003
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Chris, do you have any pics of the bass? Sounds great! Bernie...
Bernie Connors
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Aug 16, 2003
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Greetings, I'm looking into purchasing a Conklin 9-string bass sometime in the (hopefully) near future. I was looking at some of the options on their website,...
Zach
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Aug 17, 2003
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hey Zach, greetings to you, too! quite a long email and you'll likely get a lot of opinions back on it. I thought I'd be the first, though... ... man, this is...
Stewart McKinsey
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Aug 17, 2003
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Hey Stew, Once again, your prompt response is greatly appreciated! I think I have a better idea of how to proceed. I too used to own the Groove Tools 7, both...
Zach
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Aug 18, 2003
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Hey Zach I know I'm not Stew, and actually, I desire to get a Conklin 9 myself. I haven't heard the Demeter onboard Preamp, but the rack mount preamps rock....
Myron Carroll
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Aug 18, 2003
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Well Stew definitely gave you a great rundown of the questions you asked. How could I follow up that!? ;) I think JT's idea of going with the URetro would be a...
Bernie Connors
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Aug 18, 2003
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hey Zach, no problem on the quick reply. the director of the play I'm scoring is out of his &$^#%&^*(#*$!! tree, so I'm playing hookie. let' see what you've...
Stewart McKinsey
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Aug 18, 2003
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... LOL that is *SUCH* a good thing, Myron! there are those who would argue that one Stew is already too many! from the lows, Stew ===== 'The secret of life?...
Stewart McKinsey
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Aug 18, 2003
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I don't have a digital camera. I'll post some as soon as I get them though. Chris ... __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder -...
Christopher Harris
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Aug 18, 2003
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Hi Zach.. I just wanted to offer up my coins... My 8 string has the Demeter pre and Conklin signature pups which are made by Kent. Just for reference, my bass...
Marcus Beem
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Aug 18, 2003
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... away... > sound guy... said that it was the best bass tone he ... tell me *that's* not a good feeling, Mark! while I knew it'd rock, I'm so happy you're...
Stewart McKinsey
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Aug 18, 2003
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You guys are making me way too anxious! With all this talk about Conklins, I'm glad my GT7 will be here before too long. Then on to the 9! Bernie ... Do you...
Bernie Connors
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Aug 18, 2003
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You think you're anxious? I don't even have anything in route. But all things in due time. I'll have my 9s soon enough. B Easy Myron Bennell Carroll ... From:...
Myron Carroll
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Aug 18, 2003
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Any idea on the specs yet Myron? I'm a freak for specs! ;) Myron Carroll <myronbennell@...> wrote:You think you're anxious? I don't even have anything in...
Bernie Connors
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Aug 18, 2003
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Without a doubt Stew!!! ... __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software ...
Marcus Beem
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Aug 18, 2003
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hmmm all this talk about nine strings, I respect you all and I do find 9 strings beatiful instruments, but if some day I'll manage to get an 8 I'll be just...
Luís Borralho
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Aug 18, 2003
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hey Luis, actually a 9 with a low C# is my goal, too! from the deranged depths, Stew ... ===== 'The secret of life? Well, it's not much of a secret, but "Look...
Stewart McKinsey
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Aug 18, 2003
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Now thats talking, hell, I want a C piano string on a bass!! :D fom the maybe asking for too much low end Luis ... ...
Luís Borralho
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Aug 18, 2003
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too macho for me, man! ;) from the depths of it, Stew ... ===== 'The secret of life? Well, it's not much of a secret, but "Look out for mountain goats!" has...
Stewart McKinsey
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Aug 18, 2003
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Zach, First off I'm sorry I'm getting around to this kind of late, I see there is a long line of responses from others already. I will give you some info that...
Michael
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Aug 19, 2003
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Zach, By the way I forgot to tell you feel free to call or email us at the shop anytime, as long as it's during business hours on the calls. :) You would be...
Michael
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Aug 19, 2003
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My idea changes every month or so but here is my current idea: Neck thru body sidewinder shape Spalted Maple top possibly with a blue transparent clearcoat...
Myron Carroll
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Aug 19, 2003
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Limex wireless will only do 6 strings I think they told me with the right modifications it might do 8 at the Max but they had never done it. But I still...
Michael
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Aug 19, 2003
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Wussup y'all, First of all, big thanks to Mark, Stew, John, and Myron...your input was invaluable. Big ups to Mike too for responding...it's really cool to...
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Aug 19, 2003
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I'm tryin to get away from the Bartolini sound too. I have heard 2 many people with the. A good sound. Just don't want to sound like everybody else. I guess...
Myron Carroll
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Aug 19, 2003
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They figure that you guys are that dedicated. LOL ... From: Michael To: conklininstrumentowners@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 18, 2003 8:57 PM Subject:...
Myron Carroll
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