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bassman wrote:The big question that I have is why didn't this technology take off?
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Kit wrote:I think all it is with the Steinbergers is that it is very much associated with the 80s synth pop music period, and no one wants to be viewed as fixated on the 1980s. I think it has very little to do with the merit of the instrument itself, much like any number of decent inventions that went nowhere.
Fri Apr 20, 2012 1:40 pm
What year and body wood are the L-1000 on the left in the picture? The middle of the sunburst looks a lot lighter than my 1980 'hog.
I think all it is with the Steinbergers is that it is very much associated with the 80s synth pop music period, and no one wants to be viewed as fixated on the 1980s. I think it has very little to do with the merit of the instrument itself, much like any number of decent inventions that went nowhere.
Fri Apr 20, 2012 7:16 pm
bassman wrote:It is often pointed out that bass players are more open to new technology than guitarists, but most bassists I see on TV have gone back to playing traditional Fender type bass designs. Whether they are Fender, Sadowsky or Mike Lull instruments ,they are all doing the same thing tone wise.
Sat Apr 21, 2012 8:23 am
bassman wrote:It is often pointed out that bass players are more open to new technology than guitarists ...