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I gathered that... Your last post very much read as if I'd missed it in the description - not that it was added after I'd asked the question. Lovely looking bass, very singlecut-wal-esque. I'm sure it sounds as good as it looks! -
USA Handmade custom BARCUS BASS 5 string Single cutaway (Sweet deal)!
ModLad69 replied to ModLad69's topic in Basses For Sale
You’re welcome, binky-bass. I had updated the post description , thus why you didn’t see that at first glance. 👍 -
True but if you want a new Rickenbacker or Musicman you are going to need a little more than 2K.
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Still available and 4.2kg /9.2lb. It's a 2016 build according to Sadowsky. -
Hi David, 4.2kg / 9.2lb Usual 19mm string spacing indeed. Cheers, Arnold
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Great amp apart from having no input gain clip indicator.
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Indeed. Personally I would rather own one bass I love than 5 or 6 mediocre ones anyway. It does seem like one expensive bass attracts more ire than several mid priced ones..
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Really liked his playing and singing. I discovered him in the late 80's with my first job as the car I was using back then had a cassette player with a Chris Rea album definitely locked in... And as I was driving this car 4 hours a day, I ended up really appreciating his music. Weird way to discover someone's talent, I know. May he rest in peace.
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Yep. You can't take it with you. I would add that expensive doesn't always equal better, depending on what you want/need. In terms of function, the law of diminishing returns kicks in once you get towards £2k and upwards. However, pride of ownership is important. A nicer instrument will make you happier than a giant telly.
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Jazz Bass control circuits (passive) - what works for you?
JapanAxe replied to JapanAxe's topic in Bass Guitars
Just because you could do something doesn’t mean you should! -
Ha ha, not yet no. But it did get very nice Gotoh GB707s and a D-tuner.
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Back for sale after timewaster messed me about - reason for return, i didn't mention the 3/1000th of an inch off the frets when levelled and crowned - a newbie that didnt know why fret jobs are done - was worried why it was done on a new guitar - so i explain why and luthier also offered to talk to him- kinda like taking a car back to the showroom as you'd included top spec instead of factory spec - anyways you people on here will appreciate a lovely neck finish - i think he just didnt know what he wants - good luck getting a cheaper bass with lovely fret ends - ah well we live and learn. For sale lovely birch green Fender player 2 i bought early this year and have recently been using this or P bass to see what fits what i'm doing and the P bass has won - for that middy growl. Have bought a Squire CV Jag as back up - so now this faces being an occasional bass and it's a great player, so should be someones to use. Made in Mexico these are now really good little basses. Great QC Had luthier sort the frets, which he levelled , crowned (they were flat from factory!) and ran glue under each to make sure they pinged and bevelled off the slightly rough edges, basically your getting a Plex job but done by the hands of someone with 40 years experience. So now with the rolled edge finger board, satin finish, it is great to play. Dark rosewood board, with maple neck, the body colour looks even better IRL. Weighs about 8.5lb but balances great. So lightweight and versatile. Strung with new Ernie Ball Super Slinky 40-100 - very nice action. Very useable pickups. Comfortable bridge for palm muting. Priced to sell - collect from Clitheroe or meet up or can post to UK in box for £20 - if i post there's no returns - it's a lovely bass and sure you'll be happy unless you're not all there like last buyer-
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There's nothing wrong with a bit of wish-fulfilment if you can afford it. I really don't go for the idea that anyone has to justify their purchases in terms of how and where they are going to use them. If it's your own money to spend, do as you please and enjoy it how you like.
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I shall crack an egg in my bath in his honour tonight..... Seriously though, will be sorely missed. I always loved when "Driving Home For Christmas" came on when I would drive home to the North East as a young lad. Holy ground indeed. RIP Chris.
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Here's the fret job in progress. On an instrument with very worn frets there's a point that comes when doing a fret level where you need to make the call on either carrying on or a re-fret. This Far Eastern beaut will be getting new frets in the summer, I'm looking forward to putting Jescar 55090 stainless narrow/tall frets on, doing the fall from 15 onward and seeing how that goes. (Fret fall is brilliant if you pay up dusty ends a lot). If it works out nicely I'll be refretting the '02 E4 and the '17 E4LX Maple as they're pretty battered.
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IME a change in bridge can have the effect of micro EQ (change overall tonality), micro filter (notch certain frequencies), micro envelope shaper (change attack/sustain), or micro compressor (even things out a bit). On most instruments switching bridges makes little real difference, but on some it can be tangible and helpful. It's always worth some trial and error
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Thank you both, that’s really helpful. I’ll get myself a feeler gauge and if it persists I’ll take your advice and take it for a decent set up. Any recos for one in west London?
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What are you listening to right now?
deepbass5 replied to Sarah5string's topic in General Discussion
I've Been playing along to Deborah Bonhams version of Superstition, as it is best version I have played and its been years. so found it on Spotify then checking her out on the tube I came across this. How do ya get these three in the same place. https://youtu.be/Q5gc9Yk6OPc?si=8ojqcIw2klDubyv5 -
It wasn't in the description when I asked the question, it now is. Thanks for clarifying.
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This is what AI says - although it may have just regurgitated the above discussion 🤣 "Yes, there can be a subtle sonic difference, with individual saddles generally providing a slightly tighter, brighter, or more focused sound, and two strings sharing a single, larger saddle (common on vintage-style bridges) potentially offering a warmer, "ballsier" tone with a more pronounced midrange. The difference is generally minor compared to other factors like string type, pickups, or playing technique, and is largely a matter of personal preference."
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If the question were rephrased to ‘a bit posh’ then I guess my answer would be about £1.5k used £2k new
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Fascinating. In that they are so similar in many respects, I wouldn't have thought it would make that much difference. Just a wild thought - in that the original saddles share two strings each, I wonder if there is some sort of impact from the two sources and characteristics of vibration on each pair. But yes - a surprising result whatever the explanation!
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Thinking on this, not just his music but his world view was a lot of things that Springsteen’s was in the 70’s/80’s
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Hoxey Aluminium Peavey T40 neck
