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  • The Musicman SterlingRay 5 Bass

    5 55.56%
  • The J. Goldsmith Pizzicato Bass

    4 44.44%
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Thread: Skin DEEP - We're BAAACK!

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    Default Skin DEEP - We're BAAACK!

    Aaand here we go! A new season of Skin DEEP!

    If you've never played before, the rules are simple. Skin DEEP is a beauty contest for basses. We vote on which bass has the LOOKS. It's all about OUTER beauty! Brand loyalty, price, playability, reputation? Leave it all behind. Cast your vote based on looks alone.

    Whoever wins the round goes on to face a few challenger the next week. Five wins constitutes an undefeated champ - if a bass wins five rounds in a row, it is retired to be in the FINALS at the end of the series, and two NEW basses will face off the following week.

    I do NOT vote in the contests, but If we have an unbreakable tie, I may break it with my vote, or may invite someone who has NOT voted to break the tie.

    We take suggestions; if there's a bass you want to see in the contest, drop me a line at elmeaux@thelearningdock.com or send me a PM to make your suggestion.


    For our first round, we've got something traditional versus versus something off the beaten path. Let's see what our voters think: do you prefer the traditional face of the bass, or do you have an eye for the more exotic stylings?

    Our first challenger is a Musicman SterlingRay 5 string. We've featured Musicman basses before; they are always popular and well received. For this Ray, it's all about the beautiful finish. The walnut satin polyester finish gives the hardwood body a warm look - like the temperature rises when this Ray enters the room!

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    Color Walnut Satin
    Body - Hardwood
    Finish - Polyester

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    34" Scale
    21 Frets
    Rosewood fretboard
    Dot Inlays

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    Maple bolt on neck
    1 bridge pickup
    Volume, Treble, Bass controls

    More Pix of the Ray HERE.

    On the NOT traditional side of the aisle is this yummy J. Goldsmith Pizzicato Fretless Bass. With its unique upper bout and deep cutaway, this beauty was designed by a double-bassist; his unique perspective is visible in the shape and design.

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    Lebanese Cedar body
    Indian Rosewood top
    Three-piece Rock-Maple neck
    Macassar Ebony fingerboard
    Soapbar pickup
    Single volume knob
    Rosewood pick-guard.

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    More pix of the J Goldsmith Bass HERE.

    What's your pleasure, Thunder Row? Do you prefer the warm, traditionaal look of the Musicman SterlingRay 5, or the more custom individuality of the J Goldsmith Pizzzicato Fretless Bass?

    The polls are now open! Welcome back to Skin DEEP!


    - low life -

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    I have never warmed to the look of the Music Man, dispite it's popularity.
    Brian

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    I'm the opposite of Brian, I do like the Music Man, so my vote goes to the SterlingRay!!!
    Always remember to enjoy where you're at on the way to where you're going!!!

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    I am quite fond of MusicMan basses, but the J Goldsmith is getting my vote for it's unique beauty. It doesn't appear to be very practical for the average bassist, but it sure is pretty!

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    The MusicMan is pretty traditional, and not necessarily the best of the traditional, but basses with the enlarged upper horn just look out of balance - kinda like an elephant seal.

    Sticking with the MusicMan from this pair.
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    Me and Donnie- are going for the nice slab of wood one!!!!!!

    Line6bassmanTR
    GO LOW!!!STAY HIGH!!!ON BASS THAT IS!!!

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    Keep the votes coming in! We have a four-four tie that needs to be broken by Sunday!


    - low life -

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    I've called in for a tie-breaker. Stay tuned.


    - low life -

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    easy, the SterlingRay

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    We have a winner! New round coming later today!


    - low life -

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