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  2. SimonK started following Sandberg California II TM Hardcore Aged 5 string £1450
  3. SimonK
    That looks awesome, although your AI generated description puts me off - is the bass something that you've played and have some experience with?
  4. SumOne
    The Yamaha CK-61 is what I went for in that sort of price range second hand (I sold mine recently for £470). I had it for about 18 months and was impressed: The main downsides to consider: They keys are slightly thinner than the standard piano ones (I think it is 15.9cm per octave vs 16.4cm), doesn't sound much but I did find that noticable. Keybed is semi-weighted. I thought that was fine, but if you are into weighted piano keys then it could be an issue. 61 keys might be an issue if you are into playing 88 key piano stuff. But those downsides could also be seen as positives for it being relatively small and lightweight.
  5. TRBboy started following Jazz Bass control circuits (passive) - what works for you?
  6. TRBboy
    I've used the VBT circuit pictured at the start on 3 basses now, and it's my go-to! Seems to work well. I haven't bothered cutting the traces, and find it to be just fine. Just reflecting on the fact that I pretty much only ever use it centered, so next build may not have a pickup selector of any sort 😅
  7. karlbbb
    Hi all, I've got a roughly ten year old Harley Benton B550 (specs here) that's been sat in the corner for over a year. It's in need of new strings, new battery, a bit of TLC and there's a few blemishes and minor dings around the neck and body. That said, all the electronics work fine so it's still a working bass. I'm having a bit of a clear-out/tidy up, so offering it for free if collected from Liverpool but will happily hand-deliver around the North West if needed. Hoping this will appeal to someone as a start of a project bass or something along those lines
  8. HeadlessBassist
    Yes, the open pore hand stained oil finish may have an impact, similar to how the Nitro Cellulose finish basses always sound more open and alive, as it were.
  9. cfortner started following Eden Novatone range
  10. cfortner
    If the specs on the websites (german and english, UK and USA) are correct, the NovaTone enclosures are ridicolous heavy (I calculated the lbs here, on their page only the kg are written): 112: 23.4 kg (51.6 lb.) 210: 33.9 kg (74.4 lb.) 115: 35.1 kg (77.4 lb.) 212: 38.1 kg (84.0 lb.) 410: 54.6 kg (120.4 lb.) I contacted the german G4M-support and they don't seem to understand the problem. On Talkbass is also a great diskussion about these numbers. The 410 would be 11kg heavier as the original D410XLT, which was a heavy beast.
  11. ped
    I didn’t really give them the time of day until I randomly bought my Mustang. A/B-ing with my two main basses at the time (Celinder J update and L2000) I found it consistently cut through the mix better, sounded fatter, more expressive, more comfortable and lighter weight! I’m really enjoying them now, and like you say, they’re easier to have around the house, noodling in front of the TV or in the office. With different strings and pickup options they can sound every bit as growly and alive as a normal scale bass, ime. I had written them off as dead and plonky but I must admit that the Musicmaster will be pointed towards that sound which I have come to appreciate more and more for certain music. I’ve gone from roundwounds and graphite sizzle to tone rolled back warmth with occasional toan bombs poking through when pushed.
  12. Stub Mandrel
    D'oh. First shortscale I ever played was a Musicmaster in a recording studio somewhere in mid-Wales where I had a bit of a jam some 40 years ago. For decades the name 'Musicaster' was in my head. I left my solid gold bodied Sekonda there that was my great-uncle's In 2018 I discovered my Squier Jaguar SS that brought back the memory of it. Would still fancy one, pretty sure it was off-white.
  13. Lukasz Chyla
    £1050
  14. BASIC5
    Compliments, I have this bass also and like it a lot, you could mention that it is a hollow body and therefor very light, it has a Delano pickup and preamp with mid-sweep.
  15. Lukasz Chyla
    £1450
  16. boomboomboom
    Mack the knife - Bobby Darin
  17. andydye
    Virtually new Fender Bassman 100 cover from Roqsolid, i got it to use while my flightcase was being manufactured so was only used briefly. Its a little dusty but will wipe. They're about £65 new + shipping Cover is in Hope Valley, happy to post within UK, probably gonna cost a tenner just for how small it doesn't fold up.
  18. soulstar89
    Interesting. I wonder if the oil finish rather than paint plays a role. Started on a p bass and have just stuck with them. Now when I improvise what comes out is more chordal melodic phases. Maybe now a slimmer neck and a warm sounding bridge pick-up is needed.
  19. AMV001 started following Norwich and Norfolk Music Scene - Advice Please.
  20. AMV001
    I had a mate who used to live in Wymondham, so I spent some time there occasionally. There was a rehearsal place called the Woodshack he used to use, I went there a couple of times. They used to have various flyers and ads for local events on display. Maybe start there (if its still there of course, this was about 10 years ago) I'm sure the staff can advise on the local scene. EDIT- There was also a place called Plug Studios in Norwich. Maybe try there too.
  21. soulstar89
    Cheers for the heads up bud. I did see the sadowsky strings. They have silver, blue and black label. I’ll check the Warwick also.
  22. Mudpup
    And also Dunlop Super Bright Nickel 5 string sets under £13 https://www.bax-shop.co.uk/electric-bass-guitar-strings/dunlop-dbsbn40120-super-bright-nw-light-40-120-5-string-bass-guitar-strings
  23. ped
    This one with flats
  24. Carl_D
    A Box Full Of Sharp Objects - THe Used
  25. molan started following *Price drop £895* FS/FT Fender Jazz Bass JB62-70 (Japan Custom order from 1994)
  26. molan
    Great colour, never seen this before!
  27. Norris
    What would you recommend for budget home use? I'm thinking £300-400 second hand, decent sounding piano & organ with drawbars, reasonable weight to the keys. I'm thinking of moving on the old acoustic upright piano and an ancient Yamaha PF-85, so there will hopefully be a bit of space saving too
  28. ped
    Yeah it’s a 73 Musicmaster. I think k they sound really cool with flats. Unfortunately most YouTube demos are recorded very poorly though there are some decent ones out there:
  29. Mudpup started following Cheap 5 string sets PSA
  30. Mudpup
    Warwick Red Nickels at Bax Music for under £4 Be aware that the .135 B string is 'challenging' to get into the ferrule on Cort string thru designs. Should be ok on a normal bridge though. (Or throw the B away and just use them as a 4 string set of course) Warwick 46301 M Red Strings Nickel-Plated Steel 5-String Low | Bax Music https://share.google/6a8rldbG7NIeGN4ah
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  32. bnt
    Pinhead - Ramones
  33. Japhet started following Gig cab help...
  34. Japhet
    Used to occasionally run into similar problems. Game changer for me was putting a Micro Thumpinator on my board. It cuts out all of useless frequencies below 37Hz (I think) which suck all the power out of your amp and cause the drivers to flap about, potentially causing severe damage. Wouldn't be without it now because it focusses the sound right where you need it. I'd also look at pushing the mids in the EQ to try to get some more cut through.
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