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This one’s a customer commission, so the customer is always right… unless it’s truly horrific, at which point we pause, laugh nervously, and then have a sensible conversation about why maybe we shouldn’t do that. I always try to use one-piece bodies where I can — so far, that’s been the case on all my builds — as it forms the main structural backbone of the instrument. I’m perfectly happy with a two-piece drop-top, but I like the core of the bass to be a single slab if possible. Entirely unnecessary? Possibly. Deeply satisfying? Absolutely. A P/MM combo in full stealth black is still whispering bad ideas in my ear though… You know where I am if you feel the need to. 😄
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Up for sale is this passive Sterling by Music Man Pete Wentz signature StingRay bass in a very eye catching Fiesta Red finish. I had a change of heart and withdrew my 40th anniversary Squier Jazz ad recently, so have put this up for sale as although I love it, it's the bass getting used least with my band and I've recently bought another bass. This is a very cool, passive StingRay in fantastic condition (small scratch on the back of the headstock pictured in the only sign of wear), with one of my favourite necks I've ever had on any bass. Roasted maple, stays straight throughout all seasons and feels great in the hand for those who like a chunkier bass neck. This also comes fitted with Dunlop Straploks and crucially; high quality Schaller BM tuners to replace the stock tuners which were to be blunt, utter garbage. As a passive bass with a single humbucker with just volume and tone controls it's less versatile than a regular StingRay, but it sounds great and it's a snarling rock beast that you can also get a lot of mellower tones out of. You will get most tonal variety from how and where in relation to the pickup you play it, rather than the tone control to bring out the dynamics of the fat sounding pickup. Also comes with a good quality Ritter gig bag; has a broken handle (as pictured) but all other straps and handles are in good working order. I would much prefer collection in person or half-way meet if you're reasonably close to Brighton in the South East. However, I do have a sturdy cardboard box to send this in so could look into sending at an additional cost to the buyer, and at their own risk (as it's not in a hard case so can't be insured by courier services). Please see my feedback for assurance of past honest dealings on the forum: Any questions, send me a message. Thanks.-
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Anaconda Ultra J4 Essence in Island Blue With AC4 TN Pickups
grahamd replied to RSbassman's topic in Basses For Sale
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For Sale My Hondo Deluxe Series 830 Precision Bass Dates from late 70s to early 80s Maple Neck and finger board both in good condition no issues Bodywood Unknown Tuners look and work perfectly Has a Solid brass bridge and string stay The bass plays and sounds great and has that old school sound Weight 4.55kg Prefer Meetup or Collection-
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A bit of neck TLC today on the roasted maple neck for the ongoing wenge Jazz bass build. Full fret level, crown and polish from end to end — slow, methodical, and accompanied by the usual internal monologue of “that’s fine… that’s fine… please be fine.” Roasted maple behaved beautifully: stable, clean, and took a polish like it was showing off. Frets are now level, crowned cleanly, and polished up to a mirror finish. Before it gets married to the body it still needs a coat of Monty espresso wax on the rosewood fretboard and a gentle edge roll to take the factory sharpness off — small details, big feel. Tuners have also been mounted, which is always a testing moment when drilling for those tiny mounting screws — measure twice, drill once, briefly question life choices, then carry on. One of those stages where nothing looks dramatic, but everything feels right. Low-action territory firmly unlocked. Next up will be final neck fitting and setup once the wenge body is ready to reunite with it. Progress pic attached 👍
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The joys of promoting your band on social media to friends
lozkerr replied to Cat Burrito's topic in General Discussion
Same here. I mention upcoming gigs in passing and promptly filter out the 'oh we must come along' response as I ken fine they won't turn up. For similar reasons, I don't hand out compos for ticketed gigs. If people genuinely do want to come along to a gig they'll make the effort to turn up and buy a ticket. -
Native Instruments in preliminary insolvency ...
DF Shortscale replied to rwillett's topic in General Discussion
Yeah, it’s been kind of happening very slowly ever since DAW’s replaced samplers and outboard gear, those amazing 90’s genres started to sound a little contrived when everyone dumped their Akai’s and Emu’s and got on Reason / FL / Ableton etc. But what’s happening now is way beyond that. Splice, Izotope and all the other new ‘essential’ tools have taken anything that was special and unique about electronic music and they’ve commodified it all. But even that is nothing compared to prompt driven AI creating tracks for you - that to me is the final nail in the coffin. The interesting thing about AI being used for creative output is that the internet , as we know it today, is going to end up just eating itself. AI produced anything has zero value, it’s derivative garbage in a pretty dress. If people can no longer tell the difference between real and AI, they will quickly stop trusting anything they see / hear online, and all digital / online creative work will be treated as worthless garbage, regardless of where it comes from. And the only solution is to move away from online / digital and back to physical spaces and physical objects. As soon as you’re away from the internet, AI stops mattering. People won’t stop wanting to enjoy art and music, they will just stop engaging with it online. Which I actually see as a very good thing - perhaps the beginning of the end of the social media / smartphone era. -
ORANGES! Looks great though, a very individual look at gigs I’d think.
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I have this as my WhatsApp profile pic...
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Heyyyyy Jeff, you’ve got me KS hooked! Many thanks & hope you’re well, (a bass guru & absolute top man with a fabulous collection) -
Can attach an LED to it I assume
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Which is a fraction of a cost that it would be if you used those!
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Nd. They are small and powerful. My fretless has 4+4 neodymiums that are Ø 4 mm. You want to open the cavity, use a plectrum:
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Tone Hammer 210 combo.... Looks nice. 🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶
Dan Dare replied to spyder's topic in Amps and Cabs
True, but Aguilar is not an entry level brand. It's expensive stuff, not least because it's made in the US. Plenty of us weekend warriors are prepared to pay the price of admission (I run an AG700). Aguilar seems to be trying for a vintage vibe with this combo. Personally, I like it, but I appreciate it isn't for everyone. There are many hobbies where the stuff can cost as much as a crap car. When I tot up what I've spent on fishing tackle in recent years, it's more like the price of quite a reasonable car. I realise I'm fortunate to be able to do so. You pays yer money and takes yer choice. -
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Hi mate, sorry to hear about your health. Totally understand about moving it on. Needs to be played that one.
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I second this. Just screw a batten or similar across the back and screw the cutout bit of ply to that.
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A 21st century style user interface woild help
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Aguilar Tone Hammer 500 + Gig Bag + 2 x SL112 Cabinets + covers
WAYNESWORLD replied to AATB's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
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