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hey all, I was just wondering, has it been announced what booth or booths Conklin will be occupying at NAMM? from the lows, Stew ===== 'The secret of life?...
Stewart McKinsey
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Jan 3, 2004
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My new BD-7 just arrive about an hour ago. Initial reaction; WOW. Gorgeous top and finish, great feeling neck. I can't believe what a great value this thing...
Pete Meyers
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Jan 9, 2004
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That's great, Pete!! The Dickens model is a sweet bass! -Bernie ... in ... I...
Bernie
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Jan 9, 2004
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hey Pete, *CONGRATULATIONS*!! that is awesome! can't wait to hear all about it! from the lows, Stew ... ===== 'The secret of life? Well, it's not much of a...
Stewart McKinsey
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Jan 9, 2004
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Thanks Stew! More reactions; tone for DAYS, I'm loving this preamp. The jump from 5 to 7 seems to be surprisingly easy for me(then again I have't tried to...
Pete Meyers
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Jan 9, 2004
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hey Pete, my one piece of advice is this: when playing an instrument with more strings than you're used to, spend a little bit of your practice time *NOT* ...
Stewart McKinsey
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Jan 9, 2004
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"I have't tried to sight read any charts with it yet" It got kinda tricky at first, I got all mixed up with the C and G, but keep pushing it and it will come...
Luís Borralho
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Jan 9, 2004
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Thanks for the great advice Stew! I practiced today with some free improv via my Boss GT-6B's looper and its really helping to make this transition a smooth...
Pete Meyers
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Jan 10, 2004
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hey Pete, that's great news, man. now we need pics and sound clips! nothing in the world like hearing from a musician who digs the new instrument. of course,...
Stewart McKinsey
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Jan 10, 2004
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Thanks Stew! Unfortunately, I don't own a digital camera but I can borrow one from a friend. I'll make some recordings when I clean up my string muting a bit...
Pete Meyers
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Jan 10, 2004
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hey Pete, the *truly* important thing is that you get used to the bass and have fun. don't worry about the pics and sound bytes; we'll be around! ;) from the...
Stewart McKinsey
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Jan 10, 2004
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But I want to show her off haha. I agree entirely, Stew. Having an awesome bass doesn't do much good if I look like a fool when playing it, not to mention the...
Pete Meyers
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Jan 10, 2004
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hey Pete, between my gig with Trip Wamsley tonight and NAMM just a few days away, the woodshed and I are *well* acquainted lately! ;) from the lows, Stew ... ...
Stewart McKinsey
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Jan 10, 2004
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Stew, Best of luck on the gig, I'm sure you'll do just fine! Just remember to have fun and the audience will do the same. Wish I could attend:/ ~Pete...
Pete Meyers
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Jan 10, 2004
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hey Pete, thanks for the thought! it's always fun playing with Trip. he truly earned the name. my mind is blown every time he puts fingers to those basses. as...
Stewart McKinsey
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Jan 10, 2004
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Haha. Well, I've been working hard writing solo material. I only have one piece so far that I'd consider finished enough to perform. I'm getting there though...
Pete Meyers
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Jan 10, 2004
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hey Pete, we're all working on getting there. if you ask Michael Manring, he'd probably say the same! from the lows, Stew ... ===== 'The secret of life? Well,...
Stewart McKinsey
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Jan 10, 2004
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Hi i just joined, I came over from the ERB. I have 1 conklin sidewinder 7 (photos in album) and a fretless 7 and MEU 7 on the way!! woohoo werd...
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Jan 13, 2004
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Hey, man! I've looked at your 7 over at the ERB many times and it's a beautiful bass! Tell us more about the new 7 and MEU. Welcome again, -Bernie densonbass...
Bernie Connors
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Jan 13, 2004
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hey Denson, welcome to the group! I can wait 'til Bill and Mike get started on my new bass. I've been playing it in my head for a month now!! from the lows, ...
Stewart McKinsey
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Jan 13, 2004
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Why hullo there!! Where've you been?? Welcome and post some pics of the fretless!! Mark ... and...
Marcus Beem
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Jan 13, 2004
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I know the feeling, Stew!! My hollow 8 string calls to me at night!! Mark ... out for mountain goats!" has always worked for me...' ... mountain...
Marcus Beem
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Jan 13, 2004
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you know what's worse? my fretted 8 is on its way to NAMM without me! I'm in Conklin withdrawl!! from the jonesing lows, Stew ... ===== 'The secret of life?...
Stewart McKinsey
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Jan 13, 2004
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Eeeeek!!!!!!! You poor man!!! My 8 string is here if it gets to be too much for you!! Just drive on up!! Mark ... out for mountain goats!" has always worked...
Marcus Beem
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Jan 13, 2004
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LOL thanks, Mark, but I'm flying to the west coast for a reunion tomorrow! I'll have my baby back in my hands bright and early Thursday morning. tonight will...
Stewart McKinsey
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Jan 13, 2004
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here are some specs Body Style: Sidewinder 7 string bass Neck-through-body Body construction: solid Scale: 34 inch Hardware: gold Neck wood: Purple heart/Maple...
Denson
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Jan 13, 2004
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Those both sound just great, Denson! I can't wait to see some pics when you receive them. The MEU should be stunning. -Bernie Denson <densonbass@...>...
Bernie Connors
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Jan 14, 2004
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hey all, just a bit of excitement in my otherwise zany world: I'm getting some radio airplay and promo tomorrow before my solo show! for those in New Orleans ...
Stewart McKinsey
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Feb 6, 2004
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hey all, just wanted to announce that my mug has finally been added to the BOG website's home page! the pic of me is from this past winter NAMM and shows me...
Stewart McKinsey
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Feb 28, 2004
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Hey Stew , I'm mixing the Hillbillies first CD. I'm almost done! I still haven't picked up my bass from Bill, but I hope to pick it up shortly. I can't wait to...
al caldwell
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