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Thanks guys, I’m not partial to the current finish anyway. When I bought it, I was a broke music student and it was a jazz bass I could afford. The finish always looked like a homemade attempt to me anyway, so I’m not precious about that. Also, it’s of no particular value because of being “all original” - ‘cos it ain’t. It’s just a great player’s instrument. It’s purely about the sound to me and you’ve set my mind at ease on that front.
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He did, that was the original point, it wasn't as good.
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Superb jazz inspired bass with a modern take, nut width feels closer to a Precision but neck not as thick. Fitted with my preferred 35-95 Rotos with a low action, no unwanted fret buzz it really plays and sounds great. I have two and have decided to let one go. Its obviously been played over its 24 years so has some tarnishing, dings and scratches none of which affect functionality, really sad to see it go but letting stuff go to get a mortgage deposit going. Year – 2001 Body Finish – Gloss Black Body Wood – Alder Neck Finish – Satin Neck Wood – Maple Fretboard – Rosewood Frets – 21 Scale Length – 34” Weight – 10lbs/4.5kgs Electronics – Active Controls - V/V/T Pickups – x2 PRS High Inductance Hardcase – PRS Hardcase This is a USA made PRS, not a far eastern made bass. This is the Electric Bass line that was produced in Maryland, USA between 2000 & 2005. They made approximately 650 in total according to the PRS Serial number database Based in High Wycombe, J5 M40-
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I'm a very indecisive man!
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Just get a sire jazz-a-like in white with tort. Absolutely no one is going to notice
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I think you should go to a dealer. Most privately sold pianos are beyond economical repair. Beyond that, you need to go by the sound. Renting a secondhand piano for a few months could save you a lot of money. It's hard to recommend a particular brand because so many of the piano makers merged and just became badges on pianos that were made in anonymous Asian factories. A venue at a place I play at fairly regularly got rid of their ex-school Knight upright which was nearing the end of its life with a three year old piano which was donated to them. It was scrapped as it was unrepairable. Avoid cheap new uprights.
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Today I finally collected the WAV upright I bought from Lawrie - delayed due to my illness. This is probably the fourth time I've traded with him, which tells its own story. Always one of the good guys. Thanks Lawrie!
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Thanks For The Pepperoni - George Harrison
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A decent sack-truck combined with a couple of removal blankets and some bungees is surprisingly effective. The Bass Buggy works well indoors, and on smooth concrete on tarmac, but easily loses stability if the ground is at all unevenand can set up an oscillation which is very hard to control once it starts. The sack truck seems to be a bit more faff to get the bass on there (having two pairs of hands helps - a lot), but attaching the Bass Buggy is one of the least intuitive experiences I've ever had. The sack truck also has many other practical uses for the gigging bass player, of course, and everyone should have a box of cheap removal blankets knocking around, if only to cover the gear in the back of your car. You could try one of these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Rackit-Trolley-Folding-Lightweight-Aluminium/dp/B08XW173YY/ref=rvi_d_sccl_9/262-5107001-7827225?pd_rd_w=JbAW3&content-id=amzn1.sym.d56e60fb-87bc-405a-a95d-c5e322a9b3d9&pf_rd_p=d56e60fb-87bc-405a-a95d-c5e322a9b3d9&pf_rd_r=19P23PA9K4KGDR9DBGZ1&pd_rd_wg=u4s8W&pd_rd_r=843de221-6845-4bcf-a684-58a17b01f14b&pd_rd_i=B08XW173YY&psc=1 https://www.diy.com/departments/5-x-strong-large-200cmx150cm-protective-premium-furniture-removal-blankets/5056330390811_BQ.prd?srsltid=AfmBOopublPfoTs6QLef5ghXKdo77W49tLje8mkmqkF95a1FwC2TKlpHUe4 -
I would go for a white refin, just because I don't like that colour and if you prefer white, why not?
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Cheers I'll give that a go. Haven't listened to them in years.
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People like to play music and often dont know how to say no. I am using them to keep my show on the road, so seemingly have to accept there will be a lower level of commitment/effort. Thats how I’m feeling.
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Haha. Last gig I did at the Malvern Festival I had to carry my double bass through half a blooming mile of gardeners who constantly hit me, my bass and each other! Joking aside, I’ve seen the bass wheels but I don’t think that would be robust enough. I’ve used the wheel you put in the endpin (awful) and a trolley. Its either this or I buy a collapsible truck. What have you found that works?
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Thanks for posting this, I’ll have a listen later!
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I can take a hint, Lawrie ...
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Hopefully well as I’ve asked Steve if he can post it! Looks like the perfect festival solution…
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You say that but you should still get checked out. You could have one of those things or something else without realising. It won't cost you anything to try, at any rate.
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How does this fare on slightly rougher terrain - car parks, grassed areas in parks, etc?
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Our annual festival (now moved on to a bigger town; it outgrew us...) had, for over ten years, one full-time salaried Director, three or four full-time 'trainees' on minimum or gov. grant salaries, a volunteer full-time committee of a couple of dozen, and, for the main event in the summer, about three hundred volunteers for setting up, running, then packing down, the long week-end. Multiple stages, many 'off' activities, street artists and 'open' stages. All the artists, security staff, sound techs and hire companies that required payment were paid; those that performed for free were treated the same as the headliners. There was never any question of 'some folk are paid, why not everyone..?', and the event paid for itself (modestly...) just about every year. Having served many years on the committee, I, and hundreds like me, have splendid memories from those days, working alongside a great team, creating a wonderful and varied event for the benefit of all. Were some of the 'ambulants' serving food commercial..? Yes. Did we pay to have generators on site..? Yes. Was it a 'pro' team that erected the main stages..? Yes. Was that an issue..? No. It was a rich mix of benevolent colleagues and paid artists, professionals and street vendors in which everyone gained. Happy daze.
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It's not always clear what causes tinnitus, but it's often linked to: * some form of hearing loss * Ménière's disease * conditions such as diabetes, thyroid disorders or multiple sclerosis * anxiety or depression * taking certain medicines – tinnitus can be a side effect of some chemotherapy medicines, antibiotics, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and aspirin Yup, got al that but sadly/luckily none of that applies to me. Unless I'm anxious about my tinnitus, of course.
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Domino - Genesis
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Another drawer clear out item, this time it's a fender deluxe vintage style guitar strap in black leather. Virtually unused, looking for £15 including postage. https://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Fender-Deluxe-Vintage-Style-Guitar-Strap-Black/QHE?origin=product-ads&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22290702940&gclid=CjwKCAjw3_PCBhA2EiwAkH_j4vW3vZ6K6J850A8b7zEk1hf77h2irGdYdWvXLOr97r7F9GMrQMvpIxoCYkgQAvD_BwE -
Interesting that you should bring this up as my reverb pedals are back on my pedal board now. I'm still using delay but not as much, only when it's short so tempo is less of an issue. The HoF is back on the board, I found a nice tone print with a bit chorus that adds just a bit thickening without being noticeable. Lots of reverb for the fretless tho!
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Still on fire, and Doug Wimbish is a monster Setlist is Cult of Personality, Pride, Love Rears Its Ugly Head, Time's Up, Solace of You
