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  2. ash started following Fender Mustang PJ MIM Spares Project Bass
  3. ash
    Fender Mustang PJ MIM I’m selling this as a spares project although it is functional albeit not pretty. I bought it earlier this year. It looked water damaged and an absolute mess. I bought it for the body and hardware and pickup parts, the plan being to strip it and buy a new neck for it. The neck had a lot of lacquer cracks and splits around the trussrod veneer at the back and headstock fascia. It needed some rewiring and a new tone pot and all the hardware cleaning with a wire brush. The finish was lifting in lots of places but there were no obvious cracks in the body - I thought about stripping it and finishing it with Tru-oil but haven’t got round to it. When it arrived I thought it wasn’t as bad as I had expected so I cleaned it up. Did the work on the pots,etc. the pickups were fine. I watched a video of rescuing a neck in similar condition and had a bash using epoxy resin. So I tried that and clamped it for a few days and gave it a light sanding to make it feel smooth under the hand. I’m no luthier, I just did it for as an experiment for fun. To my surprise the neck was okay to play and the trussrod worked and adjusted as it ought to. I have actually rehearsed and gigged with it as a spare for my old Fender Musicmaster. The headstock fascia and back has lots of hairline splits in it that I filled with titebond and clamped. They’ve been fine but again I wouldn’t really trust it as a main gigging bass. I must emphasise it’s probably best described as a Fender Mustang body (genuinely Roadworn bass) with a free neck. It’s a fun beater as is or you could put some more work into it to make it into a nice project. You could put another neck on it (I had bought a Bronco neck that unfortunately didn’t materialise thanks to a dodgy courier). The parts are all pretty decent after cleaning. It weighs around 3.7kgs. Here are pics, I can post more if there is interest. The last pictures are when I got it. God knows what had happened to the poor thing! No trades I can post in the UK for around £20.
  4. dodgnofski started following Fender American Original 60’s Precision Bass Made in The USA in 2020 + Fender USA C&G Hard Case, Case Candy & Certificate of Authenticity.
  5. dodgnofski
    My really nice P Bass which I would rate as being in excellent 9/10 condition with just a few play wear marks mainly to the pick guard, tiny piece of the headstock decal missing + small dings & play wear marks, the worst being near the bridge cover / rear strap button area - please see pics. The black line on the rear of the otherwise unmarked neck is ‘in the wood’ & not damage. The headstock is clean & free from damage. I’ve owned & played umpteen P Basses over the past half Century and I can honestly say that this is right up there with the best of them - in my humble opinion of course. Very low action all the way up the fingerboard with spot on relief thanks to level frets & a Pro set up which makes this P Bass very easy to play, plus very well balanced at 3.9kg, or 8.59lbs in old money. Fully functioning easy to turn both ways Truss Rod, which can be adjusted without removing the neck New set of La Bella Low Tension Flats just fitted. Fender USA superb quality C & G black hard case, with plush red interior included. Numbered Fender Certificate of Authenticity + both ashtrays, tug bar & Case Candy. Lovey playing / sounding P Bass that I’m sure the new owner will be ‘cock a hoop’ with! I believe these were based on a ‘63 P Bass rather than the newer American Original 60’s ll which I think are based on a ‘62 P? Specifications…… Serial Number: V2093899 with Certificate of Authenticity. Origin: USA Year: 2020 Body Material: Alder Colour: 3 Tone Sunburst Finish: Nitro Neck Finish: Gloss Neck Material: Maple Fingerboard: Rosewood - 9.5” radius Inlays: Clay Dots and side clay dots Pickups: Fender Pure Vintage ‘63 Split Single-Coil Precision Bass Electronics: Passive Controls: Volume, Tone Pickguard: Faux Tortoiseshell Hardware: Chrome Accessories: Covers and Certificate Frets: 20 String Spacing: 20mm Nut Width: 44mm Scale Length: 34” Weight: 3.9k Case Fender C & G Black Hard Case with plush Red Interior. Can post to the U.K. Mainland only sorry, via fully insured next day delivery - earliest would probably be next Thursday, due to the Bank Holiday. Or if you can collect then knock £75.00 off i.e. £1,675.00. Please feel free to message me if you would like any further information.
  6. alyctes started following Unique Boucher Brothers Bass.
  7. Bilbo
    An easy win from the 'West Side Story', the tune 'I Feel Pretty' is essentially a duet between Grusin and flautist, Dave Valentin but there is a 90 second montuno groove in 6:4 at the 1:34 mark that is fun. Not massively difficult to play but, as with the 7:8 sections in 'America', you need to internalise the count and then it makes sense. https://bilbosbassbites.co.uk/i-feel-pretty-dave-grusin/
  8. Oldman
    Better snaps done but not dusted 🤡
  9. barkin started following For Evri bad story….
  10. barkin
    I've had that too. I get the email/barcode up on my phone, and get them to scan that. It's always worked for me.
  11. Jakester
    For sale is my lovely Yamaha TRB-IIF 5-string factory fretless bass in trans blue. It's a 35" scale factory fretless version of the well-regarded TRB-II basses. Made in Japan between 1998 and 2004, these were top of the line instruments, featuring Yamaha Alnico single-coil hum cancelling pickups and Yamaha's TRB 'Q-mix' 3-band preamp. This is an absolutely lovely example; there's some very small dings on the top but otherwise it's amazing for a 25+ year bass. The serial no suggests it was made in 2000 (if I've read this guide correctly). It has 18mm string spacing, and is currently fitted with DR Legend flatwounds. I think I have some Rotosound tapewounds if you would prefer. A lovely low action and amazing fretless tone. Got Basschat strap holders on ATM - I'll remove those and the strap unless you desperately want them. I think £900 is a fair value, looking at some others for sale ATM, but happy to consider offers. I much prefer a meet up than posting so you can be absolutely happy with what you're buying, but will post (UK only) if you’re desperate. I’ve agreed to buy a bass so this is for sale only. Thanks for reading!
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  12. alyctes
    Where is the truss rod adjustment? At the "heel"?
  13. Beedster
    That, I suspect, is a poor business decision. I've chatted about this with a couple of UK neck builders who both felt the same but, despite this and some copyright hassles, recognise that business is about what the customer wants
  14. Beedster
    I might be in the minority but I prefer a mic on a stand as - assuming no soundguy (@Matt P I'm not sure if you're simply lending PA or also doing sound) - I could always control feedback by moving the bass, plus to my ear it meant more of the real sound of the instrument came across
  15. Fishfacefour
    Would consider trades for a medium or short scale something, or a EUB. What do you have?
  16. WHUFC BASS
    I was going to make this point too. I used to have an old Park valve head which was designed for bass but was bought off me by a guitarist who reckoned it was the beat amp he'd ever played though. I assume this is why the original Fender Bassman amps are so popular with guitarists too. GLWTS
  17. SubsonicSimpleton
    Exactly. I also used to weave a long thick bootlace through the afterlengths to prevent any sympathetic ringing (normally you can't hear it, but as they are close to the mic pickup position they can get more noticable. If you have time, the between the bridge feet method will probably sound better - but it is always good to have a quick option available.
  18. mikebass456
    Blockbuster - Sweet
  19. Rayman
    I had one, it was absolutely awesome. Great basses.
  20. Daveybm
    It is, thanks
  21. criz360 started following Squier Classic Vibe '60s Precision Bass
  22. criz360
    PM Sent.
  23. Jean-Luc Pickguard
    Social media companies should be made to take responsibility for scam advertising. They can afford it but they'd rather make obscent amounts of profit rather than spend the money on protecting their users.
  24. dave_bass5
    Actually both my guitarist’s only use 1x12’s. One also uses a multiFX that goes directly tothe mixer as well as his amp. The other has his amp mic’ed up.
  25. uk_lefty
    I'd give a b0llock for that. They declined and asked for money instead. I can't do that right now. Damn. That's a lovely bass.
  26. Happy Jack
    Seeking feedback regarding feedback is pleasantly circular ...
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  28. mart3442
    Selling my lovely little C4, bought during lockdown, but no longer needed. Amazing little unit that punches way above its size. Couple of dings, (worst pictured) but otherwise in very good condition. Postage will be £15-20, depending on the courier. More cabs to come due to downsizing (Orange, Barefaced, EA, SWR, watch this space). Speakers: 4×5″ “Neo Power” Power: 400W Impedance: 8 Ohm Frequency: 35 Hz – 15KHz Dimensions( W x D x H): 14″x12.5″x13.5″ Net Weight: 21 lbs Connection: Speakon Slip on cover included
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  29. ash
    Cre8audio Mr Phil Ter Eurorack VCF, VCA & Envelope Module Fantastic multipurpose module, excellent condition, comes with power ribbon to connect to your eurorack, mounting screws and manual. Price includes UK postage.
  30. Owen
    I had one of these with my Peavey MIDIbass. I should not have sold that.
  31. Dan Dare
    Ah, yes. The usual platitudes - I'm "disrespecting hard working citizens", etc, etc - trotted out by those who like the fact that they can buy things cheap and who wish to turn a blind eye to the reasons why it costs so little. I'm not "disrespecting hard working citizens". They have no choice but to work hard for little reward. I admire them for it. I'm criticising the system that forces them to do so. Next, you'll be telling me that they aren't used to Western pay rates and conditions of employment and therefore it wouldn't be good for them. I'll turn your question on its head. My PA and bass gear was made in Germany, the US and the UK, where I can be pretty certain that people are paid decently and don't have to work in a poor environment (relatively speaking, of course. Things can always be better). Have you ensured that the factories where your stuff was made are up to snuff, or are you happy to assume it was because it makes you feel better? The issue goes much wider than just musical equipment. It extends to every aspect of our lives - clothing, consumer goods, food, etc, etc. I know it's unfashionable, "bigoted" even, but I look at country of origin for everything I buy. If I can, I buy home produced goods. This is a matter of pragmatism, as well as principle. I live in the UK and therefore, I want the UK economy to be healthy, because that will benefit my quality of life and that of those I care about. it's in my interest to ensure that, if I can, I buy in a manner that does not see the money I spend lost for good to our economy. Thou doth protest too much. I made a sardonic comment and you took umbrage and attempted to accuse me of bigotry. I suggest your over-reaction betrays your sensitivity about your own conduct, rather than anything I say or do.
  32. andybassdoyle
    If only I could play! 🎹
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