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Higgins.plays.bass started following South Manchester Setups - Recommendations
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South Manchester Setups - Recommendations
Higgins.plays.bass replied to colleya's topic in Bass Guitars
A little bit out the way, but Rich Stubbs over in Nantwich is superb! -
I got dragged kicking and screaming to a C&D gig at Salisbury city hall at the age of about 35... I loved it by the end, great musicians and entertainers. Battered old case full of CDs for a merch stand 😄
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New build thread: Paulownia body • Nitro • Dakota Red • MIM neck
Silky999 replied to Silky999's topic in Build Diaries
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The Short Scale Bass Appreciation Society!
scrumpymike replied to Baloney Balderdash's topic in Bass Guitars
I'm a massive fan of Aguilar pickups, especially the '70s JJs that were OE on my Vox Starstream Artist. -
The Short Scale Bass Appreciation Society!
fretmeister replied to Baloney Balderdash's topic in Bass Guitars
I don't think the stock preamp helps TBH. Ibby obviously assumed that they would sell more to the metal crowd who want a load of top end and when that is combined with hi-fi pickups like the Nords it's an excessively bright combination. You might have better luck removing the preamp completely and sticking in a passive loom. As they are still humbuckers I'd be tempted to try 500K pots rather than 250K but I'd put a 0.1uF capacitor in there so it can roll off loads of the top and and go super deep. All my passive basses have 0.1uF caps in them now for that reason. As long as you use a good tone pot that doesn't get in the way when it's at 100% there will still be plenty of brightness but with a little roll down it should work very nicely to tame that top end. It would be quite a bit cheaper than swapping pickups or the preamp too. I always follow the Duck Dunn school of tone settings. Back off the bass tone by about a third and then set the amp. Then I've got somewhere to go in both directions without having to tweak the amp mid-gig. -
The Short Scale Bass Appreciation Society!
Owen replied to Baloney Balderdash's topic in Bass Guitars
I am all for beautiful American big name pickups - I have a set of Fralins which are sublime. But I suspect that any of the myriad UK winders could do something which would be easily as good for significantly less. It is just wire and magnets. https://www.catswhiskerpickups.co.uk/ pickups always deliver for me. He listens to what I need and there it is. -
ag42 started following Dean Edge Hammer 10-string
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BassApprentice started following New stingray copy on the block.
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Seems GG have 2 lying about - in very nice colours I may add. That 4 string is tempting.... https://www.guitarguitar.co.uk/sqoe/guitars/bass/
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Dep wanted for two Big Band gigs - June/July West Midlands
StingRayBoy42 replied to StingRayBoy42's topic in Bassists Wanted
Will do ASAP! -
In over 15 years with Laklands I never touched the trussrods.
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One must consider two factors - the act itself, and any premeditation. In this case, there was no premeditation, so a prima facie case fails if that was the sole criterion. However, there is the act itself, and in this case, it was perpetrated not by the (self) accused but by his girlfriend (whether with or without the knowledge of his wife), without any direct solicitation by the accused and apparently without his intention being to cause the purchase. I think a caution would be appropriate, and congratulations on the choice of girlfriend.
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FS/FT Ashdown Drophead 200 flip-top combo
Beedster replied to Beedster's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
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Watty started following Bass Buddy stick on thumbrests
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I’d like one of these, but £17 postage on top of the £15 purchase price is putting my off!
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It’s still a purchase, whether or not nostalgia is involved. off with his head …
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FS/FT Ashdown Drophead 200 flip-top combo
Beedster replied to Beedster's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
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Eat Me Alive - Judas Priest
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Acebassmusic started following Claire Bass Etna 5 Spalted
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She might be a bit cross about his girlfriend buying him a bass.
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I had one of the original RM 500s for a couple of years and thought it was great. The eq frequencies are well thought out. I didn't rate the compressor much, but otherwise it's a very good amp. If you're concerned about repairs, choosing an Ashdown amp is a good move.
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Barber Linden EQ Pedal. Baxandall style EQ pedal, similar in style to a B15/Fender amp EQ but with some interesting options on the toggle switches. Remarkably similar to the Noble DI in the way that these interact and a lovely parter to the JF Luce DI as I've found out this week. Price includes UK Postage.
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Given the nature of the Bird... I'd prefer collection/Delivery but well packaged and very insured postage is possible. This one has been my gateway drug, and before i knew it i've bought myself an old single pickup model. It's in mint condition, and comes with a great padded gigbag. Pretty light at 3.8 kg, and personally I haven't had an issue with neck dive as these sometimes suffer from. These are proper neck-through models like the originals. As always please hit me up with questions/photo requests! .
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La Bella 760PN-MUS Stang – Pure Nickel Round Wound A set of never gigged pure nickel Mustang rounds. These are designed for string-through mustangs. Tried on my '69 for a few days, but honestly just don't see that bass being anything other than a flats bass so off they came! Price includes UK postage.
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ChrisRolles started following Ibanez SRF700 fretless PRICE DROP £450
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I've taken this in a trade... as much as I've been impressed by these my forays into digital haven't been successful and I've no intention in starting afresh with another unit! Please forgive the text from it's previous advert... everything is applicable and i couldn't have worded it better! Immaculate 12-month-old MKII Turbo (the one with the faster processor and larger screens). Purchased direct from G66 with 2 years of transferable warranty remaining. It’s been babied and well looked after. The Package: £999 • Fractal FM3 MKII Turbo: Mint condition, all original boxes/paperwork. • Pedalnetics QuadAux: Adds 4 extra switches (effectively an 7-button unit). • G66 Padded Gig Bag: Brand new/unused. • Extras: Includes a high-quality USB-C cable (direct connection, no hub needed). Optional Board Setup: The unit is currently mounted on a Temple Audio Duo 17 with a Fender Engine Room LVL5 (isolated power) and IEC module (one-plug power setup). The board is well-used and modified for cabling but rock solid. I’d prefer to sell the whole lot together and I am happy to discuss a deal if you want the full board and power supply. Details: • I’ll help with the G66 warranty transfer. • Includes a lot of professional bass presets as well as the default guitar presets. Tracked and Insured postage doable, collection from Swanley, or to be honest, a lot of places due to gigs, very welcome!
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