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 Post subject: Two Recent Additions!
PostPosted: Tue May 08, 2007 5:32 am 
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Both of these arrived needing just a minor setup adjustment. The 18V preamp on the X640 is incredibly HOT. I ended up putting TI flatwounds on it which seemed to tone it down and provide a more P bass thump. It still has an amazing range of tone.

The single P version is a real sweethart :) New strings, minor adjustments, and I would put it up against ANY MIA Fender or similar precison bass. I'm going to make a vintage pearl pickguard and shield the control cavity ASAP. These darn things have wonderful necks and play great.

I have two other Electras in the works. One is in the process of being refinished and hotrodded, the other is on the way from the Ebay seller. More pics soon 8)


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PostPosted: Tue May 08, 2007 6:17 am 
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Nice! I've really been wanting a bass for a while. Looking good in the sun.


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PostPosted: Tue May 08, 2007 6:22 am 
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nice. I always liked that burst finish on the phoenix....

I just snagged the x695 set off the 'bay... both necks and case still together!!!!!

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mcbrat wrote:
nice. I always liked that burst finish on the phoenix....

I just snagged the x695 set off the 'bay... both necks and case still together!!!!!


I saw that! Nice grab :up:

The burst finish on the Phoenix looks great but that flat black pickguard HAS to go. The other X640 I have coming from Ebay is a rear routed P/J variation, no pickguard. I'm looking forward to receiving it.

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the 695 set came today. just beautiful. almost mint condition!!! (apart from the missing nut on the fretted neck....)


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mcbrat wrote:
nice. I always liked that burst finish on the phoenix....

I just snagged the x695 set off the 'bay... both necks and case still together!!!!!


I saw that! Nice grab :up:

The burst finish on the Phoenix looks great but that flat black pickguard HAS to go. The other X640 I have coming from Ebay is a rear routed P/J variation, no pickguard. I'm looking forward to receiving it.

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PostPosted: Wed May 09, 2007 7:10 pm 
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That's a cool set. I don't play fretless now but if a deal presents itself, I wouldn't mind picking one up. I might build one from Warmoth parts when I get done with my Electra project!!


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