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 Post subject: NAMM 2020
PostPosted: January 16th, 2020, 6:59 am 
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Anybody going this year? (Bill, I know you usually go).


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 Post subject: Re: NAMM 2020
PostPosted: January 16th, 2020, 7:18 am 
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I’ve never even been to NAMM in Nashville and it’s in my back yard. I should look into how to get in already.

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 Post subject: Re: NAMM 2020
PostPosted: January 16th, 2020, 9:39 am 
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I've been doing some stalking - these Stonefield basses are interesting.

https://www.stonefieldmusic.com/collect ... s-1?page=1

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 Post subject: Re: NAMM 2020
PostPosted: January 16th, 2020, 11:09 am 
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screambasses wrote:
I've been doing some stalking - these Stonefield basses are interesting.

https://www.stonefieldmusic.com/collect ... s-1?page=1

pete


Well that's...different. Some interesting design elements there, like a floating rosewood bridge, those string through buttons/tubes?, and that reverse Strat jack plug.


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 Post subject: Re: NAMM 2020
PostPosted: January 16th, 2020, 11:11 am 
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Interesting. Kinda funny how much the emphasize "4 strings" in their description:

Stonefield offers a range of 4-string bass guitars in our F Series, G Series, M Series, and C Series.

The F Series 4-string electric bass guitar is our production model instrument. Enjoy superb looks, neutral balance, and high performance - at a price to suit your budget. Next up, the G Series bass is a step up from the F Series, with the Tomm Stanley™ Tuning System, floating wooden bridge and passive electronics all included as standard features.

The M series model started out as the ‘original’ Stonefield bass and is our highest spec’d instrument to date. Handmade to order, each M Series 4-string bass guitar delivers an unrivalled playing experience. The C Series is a paired-down version of the M Series with all the essential elements of a Stonefield bass. Whether you’re a professional player or simply love to play bass, find the 4-string bass guitar you've been searching for.


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 Post subject: Re: NAMM 2020
PostPosted: January 16th, 2020, 11:13 am 
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Tuning machines are even wackier than the jacks.


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PostPosted: January 16th, 2020, 2:09 pm 
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I kinda like it, but I don't like how high the strings pass over the body and how far those pickups stick out. I appreciate when something stops me from digging in too deep, especially when I slap. The jack is interesting, but positioning it between the pots looks weird.

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PostPosted: January 16th, 2020, 2:25 pm 
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tim wrote:
Tuning machines are even wackier than the jacks.

I was confused. I was looking at the headstock clamps on a bridge-tuning model. I dig the headless-but-with-a-headstock configuration.

But yeah, I'm liking that jack less and less the more I look at it.


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 Post subject: Re: NAMM 2020
PostPosted: January 18th, 2020, 7:49 am 
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Hey Peter,
I am here, but for work. I’ll let Marc post about NAMM, he has a much better
perspective of the show than I do.


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 Post subject: Re: NAMM 2020
PostPosted: January 18th, 2020, 8:57 am 
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Billw97 wrote:
Hey Peter,
I am here, but for work. I’ll let Marc post about NAMM, he has a much better
perspective of the show than I do.


I'm wondering if the Sandberg Lionel will be offered left-handed. Probably not, I assume.

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 Post subject: Re: NAMM 2020
PostPosted: January 18th, 2020, 9:27 am 
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Lot of lefty Rics at NAMM including my elusive dream bass 4003sw.

There's never been a better time to buy a Ric than now imo. It's craziness I think I counted 60 for sale on Reverb.


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 Post subject: Re: NAMM 2020
PostPosted: January 18th, 2020, 12:29 pm 
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From the TB thread:


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 Post subject: Re: NAMM 2020
PostPosted: January 19th, 2020, 9:19 am 
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tim wrote:
From the TB thread:

There's a lefty on Reverb now for about $2700.


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 Post subject: Re: NAMM 2020
PostPosted: January 19th, 2020, 10:02 am 
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I find that green one a whole lot prettier, though :-)


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PostPosted: January 22nd, 2020, 12:48 pm 
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Matt R. wrote:
I’ve never even been to NAMM in Nashville and it’s in my back yard. I should look into how to get in already.


Matt, I do believe Summer NAMM is open to the public, unlike winter NAMM. Summer NAMM seems to be much more guitar-centric as opposed to the overwhelming information overload that is NAMM in Anaheim.


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 Post subject: Re: NAMM 2020
PostPosted: January 22nd, 2020, 1:08 pm 
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I have long ago given up the hunt for the microscopic amounts of lefty guitars and basses at NAMM :-) . I do, however, go to insane lengths to plan/map out new products and artist demonstrations. then tear up the game plan by the end of the 1st day because of getting way-laid by 1) cool stuff we stumble across 2) folks/friends/artists we run into and 3) sore feet!

I'm also a synth junkie and spent a lot of time in the Korg booth playing with the ARP 2600 re-issue. And at Novation with the Summit. And at ASM with the Hydrasynth. Spent a couple of hours one morning in the Gibson acoustic room and had the wife try out various SJ-200's (they have some cool new models!), Hummingbirds, Doves and the Cheryl Crow sig model. I got my hands on the lone lefty SJ-200 :-). Gotta get there early to avoid the cacophony lol. I'm SO glad Henry J. is out of the picture at Gibson, it is truly a breath of fresh air dealing with them now.

Also spent a fair amount of time in the Pro Audio section checking out the gear as I want to simultaneously upgrade and downsize my P.A.

Artist-wise it was a bit thin for us this year. Didn't really run into anyone I recognized, though my drummer buddy who did attend on Saturday ran into a ton of artists, none of whom I recognized lol.

I did very much like the new bass amp by Traynor: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10218740485877554&set=a.1950054545337&type=3&theater

And then there was this, probably my favorite drum booth at the show: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10218756536798817&set=a.10203502153368765&type=3&theater

My FB page is wide open, so you should be able to see whatever I posted re the show.


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 Post subject: Re: NAMM 2020
PostPosted: January 22nd, 2020, 3:41 pm 
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AzWhoFan wrote:
I did very much like the new bass amp by Traynor:


Is that the YBA-100? (No facebook at work)

My shameless tube amp flipping came to an immediate halt when I got my YBA-200. The 100 is missing the range and resonance controls, though, which I actually use a lot. On the other hand, only 22 pounds! But I also have an Ashdown Little Stubby for quieter stuff.

Yet still........


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PostPosted: January 22nd, 2020, 5:06 pm 
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tim wrote:
AzWhoFan wrote:
I did very much like the new bass amp by Traynor:


Is that the YBA-100? (No facebook at work)

My shameless tube amp flipping came to an immediate halt when I got my YBA-200. The 100 is missing the range and resonance controls, though, which I actually use a lot. On the other hand, only 22 pounds! But I also have an Ashdown Little Stubby for quieter stuff.

Yet still........

it is indeed the YBA-100


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PostPosted: January 22nd, 2020, 6:25 pm 
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‘Preciate the info Marc. What’s required to get into the Anaheim NAMM?

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PostPosted: January 28th, 2020, 5:16 am 
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Here is a picture of the Gibson. Nice bass, cool short scale!


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