Ibanez which someone gave to me to start my lessons.
Not sure about the exact model. On the neck, it shows SDGR
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That right one is beauty…with 5 strings, it would cause me a boner lol
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It’s weird, it sounds great, especially for a “bitsa this, bitsa that” home build 
I put some TI Jazz flats on, since they’re pretty highly rated too, but they just don’t feel right, like, clingy on my fingers I guess 
not “silky smooth” to me, the way they’re usually described, at all 
sticking to rounds 
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TI Jazz Flats are indeed smooth as glass - the smoothest flats by far of the many I’ve tried.
But to play any flats slickly and smoothly, you’ve got to alter the pressure from how you play rounds. Got to. A lighter touch works great.
That said, if doing so isn’t enough to grease the skids for you, there’s always Finger Ease, or any other similar string lubricant.
But, man, if I used that stuff, I wouldn’t be able to keep my fingers from slipping off the fretboard. 
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Ohh, makes sense I guess
Well, since getting the amp the other day, fret buzz I thought was a problem, is no more, just playing too hard
The left hand though, that may take more adjusting
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I have dove deep into the perfect string/pickup/bass combos. It’s crazy how awesome finding the right match can be.
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I was referring to the fretting hand. I find that I approach fretting pressure for flats and rounds differently.
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I posted a picture of my new bass a couple months ago, but I’ve been able to play it for a bit now, finally. It’s pretty amazing. It’s hard to stop playing it. Definitely a difference between an American Fender and a Squier.
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Yeah, fretting hand needs work in general
Know that I fret too hard, but I still can’t seem to help it
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Here’s my little collection, will get better pictures later on once I’ve finished sorting the room out.
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SDGR is the abbreviation for Soundgear, the line of instruments, also abbreviated SR. There are a number of models within the line. If you want to know the exact model, find the serial number (most likely on the rear of the headstock) an look it up on a website like this
https://www.guitardaterproject.org/ibanez.aspx
And it will give information on your bass - year, model, factory and things like that
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Upgraded my basses from my first post. So here are my 2 mains…
BACCHUS JAZZ WL (Universe Series)
-Bartolini 9S L/S (single coil) pickups
-Babicz Bridge
-Audere Pro JZ3 - 2 Band (changing to a Lusithand Single NFP J plate filter)
-D’Addario Chromes Flats (45-100)
And my FENDER JAZZ
-Fender USA Standard JB body in Olympic White
-Purple pearl pickguard
-Fender Roasted Maple Vintera 70’s JB neck
-Leo Quan Badass III bridge string thru body (chrome)
-Fender Pure Vintage 70’s tuning machines (chrome)
-Starr Guitars wiring harness with series/parallel switch
-Kent Armstrong Hot Lips JB pickups.
-EB Cobalt Flats 45-100
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Here’s the latest. holy crap! love the scale of the body. It looks so tiny I can’t wait to play on this one.
So we are going with Satin Oak/ Paudak. it’s going to be so much fun.
Compressed fit back plate.
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That looks fantastic, Al! Congrats on another unique beauty.
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Thanks @MikeC I can’t wait to see the built video too, lol.
I’ve having tons of fun with the IEMs. Listening to gear through music is just a bliss, lol. Gotta brushed up my playing before this “Petite” arrives at my shed. Hope it sounds as good as it looks.
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I just treated myself to this new bass which I’ve only had a couple of days and absolutely love already!
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linked to short love thread. exceptional 
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Do you make bass from scratch? That’s pretty amazing.
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