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This is my bitsa Jazz; it has an unknown body which was previously a manky brown sunburst, a CV neck and tuners, Limelight pickups and a big green Russian tone capacitor. I painted the body in CAR using rattle cans and it turned out pretty well. Although it's a bit heavy it plays well and sounds awesome, so overall I'm well happy. I could have just bought a CV, I suppose, but I had way much more fun doing this.
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I don't think I've seen any political extremism in posts on here. However I don't spend a lot of time in Off Topic. There have been opinions that don't always align with mine, but nothing that I would class as extremism.
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...isn't that the point 😈 ?
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Good lord. Is this still here? It’s feckin gorgeous -
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Couple of rescue fretlii for your perusal folks Both rather nice in their own way, the Jazz is VERY jazz in an upright kinda way, the other thing is rather Wal-esque, surprisingly so in fact. Nordy PUPs are OUTSTANDING
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For sale, my Radial Tonebone Bassbone OD preamp pedal. A two-channel bass preamp with HPF, piezo input for double bass, DI out and switchable overdrive. A great pedal, I used it for years to double on electric and DB. Made it really easy with the dual EQ, switchable HPF, boosted input for the DB and tuner out. I've gone to more separated signal paths now (still via a Radial I/O!) so this is just sitting around not doing anything. Comes with original box, papers, and PSU. NOTE THAT THIS USES A 15v CENTRE POSITIVE PSU so you need the proper power supply or one that can feed it the correct polarity supply. A 'normal' Boss-style PSU won't work and will fry the pedal (as I found out with another one of these - this is the replacement one I bought). Recently PAT-tested too. Has Dual-lock on the bottom. These are now RRP £439! £260 posted.-
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Shame, they are great DI pedals but sadly the HPF is important to tame excess bass, variable as you say, why did you keep it ? I would have sent it back for a replacement Finally V3....hope it worked out for you in the end.....
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FS: Radial Tonebone Bassbone OD preamp
Jakester replied to Jakester's topic in EUBs & Double Basses For Sale
No problem. I'm happy to post if you still want it. -
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FS or FT a Yamaha BB735A 5-string bass in 'Fired Red'. I picked this up here a while back for a particular gig/project, but that's now taken a bit of a back seat and I find myself more in need of a 'traditional' Jazz bass, so this is up for sale or trade. It's in good condition - it was sold to me as being practically brand new, but when it arrived there were some swirl marks in the finish from use and the usual playing wear on the pickguard, but other than that I think it's still in pretty good nick. Still has the plastic on the electronics cover. As is hopefully evident from the pics, it's a lovely deep red trans finish, still showing some of the wood grain on the body. It's not fancy quilted grain or whatever, but still looks nice IMHO! It's currently fitted with flats but I was intending to put the original D'Addario rounds on unless the buyer is particularly desperate for the flats. Dunno what brand they are - I have a vague recollection they could be LaBellas, or possibly Dunlops from the silks. The D'Addarios would their usual Nickels I think. Bass plays nicely as both passive and active; I tended to use passive unless I really needed something a bit more aggressive. It has covered a full function band set with breaking a sweat - from motown to slap/disco and everything in between, so it's very versatile and IMO runs the right side of the 'trad/modern' bass debate so fits in well with lots of gigs. Happy to consider trades; I'd be after a 5-string fretted Jazz or similar; happy to consider cash adjustments either way (within reason - I'm not really looking for a £2k+ boutique bass). I might also consider PX (with adjustment!) with a Barefaced Three10, Two12, LFSys lightweight cab etc. Not really after much else though ATM. I'd prefer collection in person to make sure you're happy with the bass. I'm in Bath. -
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jay-syncro replied to jay-syncro's topic in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale
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Send @GisserD a PM.
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Looks like this will be the pro version of the MC3:
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And, I'm sure I've posted this a few times over the years, going back about 15 years ago a band I was in used to get paid >£1000 or more for doing British Heart Foundation, CF Trust and other big charity fund raises. The mentality is that if you have quality entertainment the punters will part with more cash.
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I'm currently selling my long scale basses as I move over to medium and short scale. As such, this beautiful and rare Odyssey B300 is now available. These were built in the 1970s by Attila Balogh in Vancouver, Canada. His guitars and basses are known for their superb quality, easily rivalling Fenders and Gibsons of that period in terms of workmanship. It's well worth looking into facts and details about Attila Balogh and Odyssey, as it's a truly fascinating story. I had this bass shipped over from Canada a few years ago. I have barely played it due to increasing discomfort with long scales. It has been well played, and shows the usual wear and tear, but has no major damage, scratches or defects. The body is a flat top mahogany, with an ebony fingerboard, brass nut, bridge and fittings. The Bartolini pickups give this bass a rich resonant tone. It comes with the original hard case. I do travel, so may be able to deliver -
In these situations the guys in the bands are the biggest contributors. It's not something I get involved in. You're effectively donating. I used to ask if the bar staff were working free and if the beer profits went to the charity but now I just say, "Sorry, we're booked for a private function." There're plenty of bands that'll play it. And, a good standard response I keep in case I hear "that phrase", is "Yes, I know but we get all the exposure we need at paid gigs".
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I’m pretty sure that’s how it’s taken by all. This would be a very boring and entirely pointless thread if everyone just encouraged each other to give in.
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Started on the second cabinet today. This is a dry run fit, so no glueing. So much faster when you have done one before. The panels were all cut a few weeks ago, though I found one end was at an angle. Suspect the circular saw was poorly setup by some idiot. Rather than cutting the batons in advance, I cut them as I needed and used a mitre saw and block rather than a home made table saw. This was a far better way of working and wasn't much slower. Just under two hours to get to this, I do now have frostbite, but well on the way to getting a second cab, so completely worth losing a finger or so, who needs a little finger for playing bass. Front and rear faces are also cut and fit, but I haven't done the holes for the speakers, handles etc yet. Rob
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Just been offered yet another charity (i.e. everyone bar the musicians gets paid) gig. Support a good cause, "exposure", etc, etc. As we're not completely heartless bar stewards and the good cause in question was a reasonable one, we suggested we might be paid expenses, so that, whilst we give our time and effort for free, we don't actually make a loss on the evening. Petrol still needs to be paid for, we'll need a drink or two plus something to eat and so on. Cue pearl clutching on the part of the organiser, "but it's for charity, etc". "We realise that", we replied. "We don't expect to profit. We just don't want to lose money". They were not happy, so we said we'd pass, thanks. What is wrong with these people? Are they wealthy dilettantes who don't have to worry about where the next penny comes from? Do the think everyone else is in the same privileged position as them?
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...and a truss rod adjustment tool (not original) I had a Pedulla a couple of years back and it had the exact same truss rod tool, so I'd say it is original. Nice bass btw -
So now all wired up, strung with La Bella white tapes, and it's a surprisingly nice instrument, it really sings with the strings but keeps a lot f punch courtesy of the PAF. Really enjoying playing it at home, rehearsing with it tomorrow and all going well there gonna be gigging it in early Feb -
2002 Pedulla MVP4 in charcoal AA flame with original Bartolini soapbar pickups and ebony fretboard. I bought this from Mansons guitar shop in Exeter in 2004 and despite being well used since then it’s in great condition- the neck is as straight as the day it was made and it plays perfectly. Comes with the owners manual, original Pedulla branded hard case (which is a little worse for wear) and a truss rod adjustment tool (not original) which I think I’ve had to use three times in the last 20 years. One pot has been professionally replaced but I have the original if you want it. Super low action and thin neck but this thing has a huge beefy sound. Some minor cosmetic scratches and so on which I’ve tried to show but most would probably buff out. About 10 years ago a small section of lacquer started to separate from the edge of the fretboard, again could be fixed if you want something immaculate. An awesome bass but I have too many and it’s not getting enough use. You don’t see many of these up for sale and are only going to go up in value over time now that Mike Pedulla has retired. Collection only from Bristol. Not looking for trades, sorry. Here’s the blurb from Pedulla: Pedulla MVP4 – Where Precision Meets Power Experience the legendary craftsmanship of the Pedulla MVP4, a bass designed for players who demand uncompromising tone and playability. Hand-built with meticulous attention to detail, the MVP4 delivers a rich, articulate sound that cuts through any mix, thanks to its premium woods and proprietary electronics. With its sleek neck-through design, flawless balance, and ultra-smooth feel, this instrument offers effortless performance whether you’re laying down grooves or exploring melodic lines. The MVP4 isn’t just a bass—it’s a statement of quality and artistry, trusted by professionals worldwide. Key Features: • Neck-through construction for superior sustain and stability • Custom Pedulla electronics for versatile tonal control • Ergonomic design for maximum comfort during long sessions • Stunning finishes that showcase its boutique heritage
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Just seen a GT-1B in the for sale. Hadn't appreciated the similarities between the two in terms of layout (or even that the GT-1B existed!), with the new GX-1B looking like a cool update of the "1B" range.
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... then I shall cancel my strongly worded letter to The Times 😉
