First time poster here. This is my first day in the world of El Degas instruments.
I thought I'd post the ad from the bass I bought a few hours ago. Just finished playing it and have had a blast. What value!
My first El Degas, Bought today. Red 70's P bass
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SoulSurgeon
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My first El Degas, Bought today. Red 70's P bass
Hi guys,
First time poster here. This is my first day in the world of El Degas instruments.
I thought I'd post the ad from the bass I bought a few hours ago. Just finished playing it and have had a blast. What value!
First time poster here. This is my first day in the world of El Degas instruments.
I thought I'd post the ad from the bass I bought a few hours ago. Just finished playing it and have had a blast. What value!
Re: My first El Degas, Bought today. Red 70's P bass
Congrats on your first El Degas! 
I started ElDegas.com many years ago to help celebrate and inform about El Degas instruments. It all started with a used Ric 4000 bass copy I bought in circa 2000.
El Degas stable as of 03/2022: 42
(13 bass, 26 electric, 3 acoustic)
El Degas stable as of 03/2022: 42
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SoulSurgeon
- Posts: 100
- Joined: Sat Nov 10, 2012 2:25 pm
- Location: Barrie Ontario Canada
Re: My first El Degas, Bought today. Red 70's P bass
I can't put it down!
More pics to come soon...my wife is a pro Photographer.....going to have her snap a few for me after I clean/polish it up.
Great site by the way Charles.
More pics to come soon...my wife is a pro Photographer.....going to have her snap a few for me after I clean/polish it up.
Great site by the way Charles.
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SoulSurgeon
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- Joined: Sat Nov 10, 2012 2:25 pm
- Location: Barrie Ontario Canada
Re: My first El Degas, Bought today. Red 70's P bass
Update on this El Degas P Bass.
This is my regular gigger. I've made thousands playing this. Easy to play, great tone, great feel.
I should get it setup again soon. I've got flatwounds on it. Smooth clear vintage tone.
The only thing I don't like: I guess because its older hardware, old Dimarzio pick-ups, when I mute my notes, the pick-ups tend to put out a "pop" sound. I've had bandmates and audience members complain a bit about that. I have to dial down my treble, turn off-tweeters on amp, and pluck strings way down near the bridge to combat that....which is not where I usually like the rest my hand.
I've been playing this bass for 2 years now. I think it's time to upgrade to something more Pro.
It's been a great sweet ride. I totally recommend this bass and I will be looking to buy more when I see them come on the market.
This is my regular gigger. I've made thousands playing this. Easy to play, great tone, great feel.
I should get it setup again soon. I've got flatwounds on it. Smooth clear vintage tone.
The only thing I don't like: I guess because its older hardware, old Dimarzio pick-ups, when I mute my notes, the pick-ups tend to put out a "pop" sound. I've had bandmates and audience members complain a bit about that. I have to dial down my treble, turn off-tweeters on amp, and pluck strings way down near the bridge to combat that....which is not where I usually like the rest my hand.
I've been playing this bass for 2 years now. I think it's time to upgrade to something more Pro.
It's been a great sweet ride. I totally recommend this bass and I will be looking to buy more when I see them come on the market.
Re: My first El Degas, Bought today. Red 70's P bass
It's the pickups man. I put a set of MJS pickups in my degas bass and it's the very best bass I have ever heard period.
That Smitty from MJS has had his business got to 50% of his shipments move Over to bass pickups in like 2 years. They're not cheap ($179 per) but man I swear that there's little that comes close to the clarity.
If you love that bass so much think about it.
That Smitty from MJS has had his business got to 50% of his shipments move Over to bass pickups in like 2 years. They're not cheap ($179 per) but man I swear that there's little that comes close to the clarity.
If you love that bass so much think about it.
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SoulSurgeon
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- Joined: Sat Nov 10, 2012 2:25 pm
- Location: Barrie Ontario Canada
Re: My first El Degas, Bought today. Red 70's P bass
Ok, I will look into it. Still vintage tone etc?
Update Sasmbonee. I checked out their website. http://www.mjscustompickups.com/product ... -style.htm
Are these the ones you are talking about?
Style 1
•Clean Classic Warm Sound
•Medium Output
•Alnico2 or Alnico5 Magnets
•Vulcanized Fiberboard Bobbin Construction
Style 2
•Clean Classic Sound with Extra Punch
•High Output
•Alnico5 Magnets
•Vulcanized Fiberboard Bobbin Construction
Update Sasmbonee. I checked out their website. http://www.mjscustompickups.com/product ... -style.htm
Are these the ones you are talking about?
Style 1
•Clean Classic Warm Sound
•Medium Output
•Alnico2 or Alnico5 Magnets
•Vulcanized Fiberboard Bobbin Construction
Style 2
•Clean Classic Sound with Extra Punch
•High Output
•Alnico5 Magnets
•Vulcanized Fiberboard Bobbin Construction
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SoulSurgeon
- Posts: 100
- Joined: Sat Nov 10, 2012 2:25 pm
- Location: Barrie Ontario Canada
Re: My first El Degas, Bought today. Red 70's P bass
Just an update on this bass.
I joined this band earlier in the year.
http://www.memphismudd.com (FYI)
I got a smoking deal on a Godin Shifter 4 Classic, Crème Brulee. $600 @ 0% interest on 6 months financed! Last payment comes out this month.
You can see the bass in my profile pic.
P+J setup in the style of an old Tele bass...roundwound strings on it though. Its in getting warranty work on it right now, so I am using my back-up bass...the Classic El Degas P Bass...LOVE it. Miss it. Did a show with it on Saturday night.
I am thinking about getting another ED P Bass as a back-up (playing bigger shows these days, can't go to gig with just 1 bass). Only, I think I want to mod it. Ie. New/better pick-ups. Possibly a Fret job. I don't want to chop my current red one...too sentimental.
I joined this band earlier in the year.
http://www.memphismudd.com (FYI)
I got a smoking deal on a Godin Shifter 4 Classic, Crème Brulee. $600 @ 0% interest on 6 months financed! Last payment comes out this month.
You can see the bass in my profile pic.
P+J setup in the style of an old Tele bass...roundwound strings on it though. Its in getting warranty work on it right now, so I am using my back-up bass...the Classic El Degas P Bass...LOVE it. Miss it. Did a show with it on Saturday night.
I am thinking about getting another ED P Bass as a back-up (playing bigger shows these days, can't go to gig with just 1 bass). Only, I think I want to mod it. Ie. New/better pick-ups. Possibly a Fret job. I don't want to chop my current red one...too sentimental.