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  2. Bagman
    Joshua Redman Greasy G funky bass guitar line from Meshell Ndegeocello
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  4. tauzero
    They're also wonderful to play. After playing my '87 JD Thumb, I just had to have it, even though it cost about six times what I got for my tatty Precision in part exchange.
  5. tauzero
    Absolutely stunning.
  6. tauzero
    Have you got the Schaller straplocks on your strap? If not, this won't work very well as a strap pin. Assuming you have, if the straplocks on the strap have a circular knurled knob holding them on, they're the new variety. If they have a hexagonal nut holding them on, they're the old variety. They are not fully compatible. The new variety of straplock will fil onto the old strap pin, but the old straplock won't fit onto the new strap pin. I'm pretty sure that https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/136795583018 are what you need except that they're chrome, not nickel.
  7. tauzero
    I use Procell batteries which are Duracells, and take my life in my hands[1] by getting them off Ebay, and they last (literally) years. But my basses get far less use than @kiat's, on a busy open mic week with a gig and learning a song or two as well I'd probably be looking at six or eight hours, and that would be on whichever of three (or so) basses I picked up. And maybe that also explains a lot about the quality of my playing. [1] Hyperbole, OK?
  8. tauzero
    It's very much a step by step process, and once you understand the purpose of each step, you don't need much other than guidelines and guide measurements. And apologies if that sounds patronising. Are you starting from an instrument with possible issues with fret heights, or is this a bass which just needs truss rod, bridge height, and intonation set up?
  9. tauzero
    The trouble with doing anything electronic about the LEDs is that you're doing something electronic about the LEDs. If they're mounted flush to a board, you may have to wreak a certain amount of havoc to introduce a series resistance. And if the limiting resistor is SMD, that's even more of a nightmare. This is one case where addressing the symptom rather than the cause is the best (or at least simplest) course o0f action.
  10. tauzero
    If it's just windings rubbing against each other rather than a full transition between open and short circuit, it won't show up. I had a couple of curly cables in the 70s. Put me off them for life (and cables put me off cables for life too, wireless all the way now).
  11. tauzero
    I have a very similar pedalboard with a 15-pin D plug, and looking at the interior, it simply connects the switches to most of the pins via diodes. Unfortunately two of the pedals are broken, and although the very helpful makers sent me two spare pedals free of charge, I have to find a way of removing the spindle that they're mounted on. Anyroadup, if you're not scared of soldering, electronics, and programming, you could make a MIDI pedalboard from that (just using it for the switches), a multiplexor or array of diodes to reduce the 13 notes to a 4-bit binary number, and an Arduino.
  12. Wolfram

    Monitors

    Wolfram replied to Owen's topic in Recording

    *ducks* Lots of guitars in their cases count, right? 😊
  13. tauzero
    Find a music shop with a decent selection of basses and try a few out. Don't just try the Precisions.
  14. tauzero
    Either Tonelib or Zoom to get their arses into gear and produce Windows and Android editors for the more recent Zoom models - the MS-Plus range, the B2-4, and I think the B6 too.
  15. tauzero
    That depends what day of the week it is. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays are multiples of five, Tuesdays and Thursdays are multiples of four, and the weekend is prime numbers.
  16. tauzero
    Oh yes, I'd forgotten Data's cat Spot.
  17. Clarky
    Mario just bought a chorus pedal from me. Friendly comms and quick payment, excellent BCer!
  18. Mickyk
    I am but ive never seen one sticking out this far, its for sale and i was just wondering.
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  20. dballona
    For sale is a 1974 Fender Musicmaster Bass, a classic short-scale Fender with unmistakable 1970s character. Lightweight, comfortable, and full of vintage charm, this is a great example of a 50-year-old Fender that remains very usable and musical today. The bass has a clean, straightforward feel and delivers the warm, direct tone these Musicmasters are known for, especially well suited to roots, indie, recording, and vintage-inspired styles. Condition This is a vintage instrument and shows honest cosmetic wear consistent with age, including knocks and marks to the body, but nothing unsightly or structural. The bass plays and sounds great throughout the neck, with heavier fret wear in the upper register (around frets 16–18), which may limit clean articulation high up the neck for some players. This is typical of vintage instruments that have seen decades of use and primarily affects the highest frets, which are less commonly used on a short-scale bass. New frets likely would address it – but I personally didn’t feel the need to. The neck is straight, the truss rod works as it should, and the frets still have usable life remaining. Originality Body appears to have been refinished in black at some point in the distant past; however, the job seems to have been done in nitro and the finish already aged well. Pickguard is believed to be a later replacement. Brass nut fitted. All other parts appear to be original. Setup Currently fitted with Fender classical nylon black strings (28–43). Properly set up and comfortable to play. Specs Model: Fender Musicmaster Bass Year: 1974 Scale length: Short scale Weight: ~3.2 kg Finish: Black Fingerboard: Rosewood Controls: Volume, tone Pickup: Original-style Musicmaster single pickup Summary A genuine 1974 Fender Musicmaster Bass with tasteful aging, solid playability, and classic short-scale Fender tone. Best suited to players and collectors looking for a vintage instrument with character rather than a case queen. Happy to answer questions or provide additional photos. Sold as described and pictured.
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  21. Mrbigstuff
    Are you referring to the truss rod bullet? It was a feature on 70s jazz basses and this looks to be a Mexican reissue.
  22. mario_buoninfante started following Clarky's wall of shame
  23. mario_buoninfante
    Bought a pedal from Clarky and in line with previous comments, the item was in great conditions, great comms and swifty shipment. Thanks!
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  25. Mickyk
    Exactly that, is this supposed to be like this. Its not mine but one i have seen for sale.
  26. miles'tone
    I came back to correct myself... Thinking about it now, it was probably Legend that I was trying to first learn from. The gateway album. Also, saying instead, "The Barrett brothers are killing it on Kaya. A rhythmic masterclass" tells the truth better. Can't not give Carlton his due ⭐️
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  28. Silky999
    First coats of nitro are on…
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  30. Grossmit
    1570£, she must go !
  31. franzbassist started following [FOR SALE] Warwick Rockboard DUO 2.1 with Soft Gigbag (postage included)
  32. Delberthot
    40th Anniversary Squier P in matt dakota red
  33. Delberthot
    now long gone but 20th and 30th Stingrays
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