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Eat The Rich - Aerosmith
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Went to the SireUSA sight and found this... (copyright SIre obviously)
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Yeah knew to do that, but neither switch position deactivates a coil..
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Yeah, and if you don't need a tool to do a quick string change, it seems like a better alternative.
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Sweeneythebass started following Fender American FMT / QMT Deluxe Jazz bass 5 String
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Check for yourself - while plugged into an amp of any kind but not turned up too loud, tap the pickups with something metal like a small screwdriver in the various switch positions - it will be obvious if you're missing a coil.
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Played my M6 last night. Certainly garnered postive comment both from sound and visuals. Firstly I went in 'cold', in that i'd literally took it straight to the gig following unboxing. Caveat: I own two dingwalls so pretty much know what to expect. Sits well on the strap, not too heavy. The heritage pre amp is well known, but I am used to the V series applications, so with single coils. This has dual coil humbuckers and on the detent it bassy enough. Wind in some bass and you are dealing with some serious heft to the point of overdrive. I cant see any personal applications for that much bass, but then again i like an articulate sound. Might work for others tho so not a minus. Also its 18v so punchy... The fan is milder than the dingwall, so fairly straightforwards to navigate. Things to look out for: The Neck is excellent. One thing I noticed though was diving for lower register notes on the B, say C or C# i caught my index finger on the nut on the G side a couple of times. Might have been boyish enthusiasm, or hand angle...one thing to watch out for. The passive/active switch is right next to the pickup switches, same orientation, same size. Looks great but when is wanted try out a different config on the bridge pickup during the soundcheck and switched from active to passive instead, and a great big lump of volume disappeared. Much confusion ensued. Might just be a case of getting into the groove with it a bit and remebering that . Although i haven't looked took hard i still havent found a reliable description of the switch function for the pickups. Down is definately series. Coin flip one the middle amd up positions, between single coil and parallel modes.
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EBS_freak started following Overreaction?
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musicians for you.
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Hello, I'm selling my Fender Jazz Bass, which was built in 1996 for Fender's 50th anniversary. The bass has the typical features of a '62 model: an alder body, a maple neck, and a wonderful rosewood fingerboard. Unfortunately, the beautiful grain doesn't come across properly in the pictures. The bass is very resonant and has the '60s Jazz Bass tone you'd expect. It weighs 3.95 kg. The case shown in the photos unfortunately belongs to a different bass. Price is £950/1090€
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I've been considering selling my Status S2 Classic 4-string because I only ever play my 5-string ever since adding that to the herd, but I'm still undecided. It would not be an easy bass to replace if I ever come to regret it. And with the whole B-word stuff it would end up more expensive too. I need to buy another car and need to free up some funds, but it's hard to decide what I want to let go.
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Sean started following Advice for Auditions
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peteb started following Gary Moore CD plus DVD *PRICEDROP*
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neepheid started following Overreaction?
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I might have simply muted the group rather than outright left, but nonetheless your ire is justified. Try to put it to the back of your mind and enjoy your hols. Really not cool for the singer to drop a bomb then rebuff all attempts to sort it out before you leave. I get that he's having problems, but you can't pull the emergency cord like that, then sit on your hands.
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Yep i'd guess they'd know.
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We're looking at The 2026 Midlands Bass Bash being held at Bentley Heath. Relax. Take a deep breath, hold it then slowly exhale while letting go of all those imaginary gremlins scampering around your mind. Now you can do your troubleshooting at leisure. See you there?
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Eat to the beat. Blondie
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fiatcoupe432 started following Fender American FMT / QMT Deluxe Jazz bass 5 String
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Fender American FMT / QMT Deluxe Jazz bass 5 String
fiatcoupe432 replied to MuddBass's topic in Basses For Sale
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Time has come to let go of this great bass rig. Had this for gigs but only got through one before the band had issues again. If I play again will be going to a power amp/modelling pedal and In ear setup as most of the places I can practice are quiet or have cabs available. Head was a purchase through Ashdown as a last chance with the warranty etc it has some dents scratches on it but all works great and is a powerful great sounding beast. I love Ashdown have had many over the years ABMs/CTMs/LBs this one is brilliant has all you expect from an ABM a professional level amp. 600w 9 band Eq Dual UV for input and output Speakon outs Foot switch option (not included) Size 135mm x 474mm x 320mm (£400 Ono collection preferably but could post at cost) Markbass MB58R 104 PURE Bass Cab 4ohm 800watt version This is a light exceptionally portable bass cab With great bass response which is surprising after you have carried it in. Has an adjustable tweeter and is just a great cab. Weight is around 16kg so an easy one person lift. Sounds great is great would keep it but is just taking up spare room space. Crossover Frequency: 3.5 Khz Frequency Response: 40hz to 20khz Sensitivity Db Spl: 103 Db Impedance: 4 Ohms Reflex: Rear 578mm x 600mm x 470mm (£500 on its own but collection only on the cab as wouldn't have a box etc) Any questions feel free to ask. Would consider a Nice Jap Pbass or a PJ of some sort as a trade /part trade
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Apparently, the Modulus made early necks were a myth (rrp of a modulus neck was almost as much as the rrp of the G Bass), and they are not actually carbon necks as marketed, they have a maple core with a carbon wrap. Still cracking basses for the money of course, but really interesting marketing choice from Peavey; the manual literally says it's a Carbon Graphite neck with no mention of it being mostly wood. Crazy but there you go. Still want it!
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NJE started following Squier 40th Anniversary Precision
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Finally time to move on my Squier 40th Anniversary Precision in Lake Placid Blue. The bass is stock with gold hardwear and anodised pickguard, and in excellent condition. Hex Keys will be included as well. I bought this a couple of years ago as I was gigging more and wanted a solid backup to my Stingray at gigs, rather than take my old Harley Benton Jazz. I never needed it at a single gig and didn't even take it out of the case and put it on a stand (not enough room at gigs). I periodically take it out of the case to make sure it is in tune and working and then it goes away again, and the D'Addario strings are still in great shape. It really is a great bass, better QC than a lot of more expensive basses I have owned. I also think it is the prettiest bass I have owned, which has been verified by my wife and kids. One of the best things for me though, was that it is a really comfortable weight at 8.2lbs (according to my scales) which is an absolute joy for my ageing back. lt sounds and plays like a Precision should, but therein lies the issue for me. This is my third Precision now, I keep convincing myself I need one, and then realise ust don't get on with them. After so many years of playing Stingrays, I am just used to a certain hand position and sound, and I just need to give in an accept they are not for me. It is also such a shame to have it sitting doing nothing and I am not gigging much. I am located close to Tewkesbury, in Gloucestershire for collection. I am reluctant to ship it as I don't have many packing materials to hand and I don't really want to risk couriers. I think there is a chap on here who will pick up and deliver and I do have have an old Hiscox case which would be suitable for transportation if you want to go down that route. Please send me a message if you have nay questions.
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Fender American FMT / QMT Deluxe Jazz bass 5 String
MuddBass replied to MuddBass's topic in Basses For Sale
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Buena Vista Social Club - De Camino a La Vereda
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For sale absolutely mint condition MARUSZCZYK ELWOOD ABSOLUTION 6a-24 FRETLESS, never left the house. For sale for £1800 / 2100€ Specs: - Model: Elwood Absolution 6a-24 fretless, Right handed, 34” long scale - 6 strings flatwound - Body wood: Alder with birds eye maple - Neck wood: Hard rock maple, graphite rods - Fingerboard wood: Ebony, 24 frets, 54mm black nut, 18” radius - Markers: Small dots on 3,5,7,9 etc fingerboard side - Binding: Black on body and headstock - Hardware colour: black - Machines, bridge: Hipshot ultralite, standard 16mm spacing, ETS knobs - Headstock: 4+2, matching headstock, black logo - Pickup: Aguilar AG DCB-D4 bridge position - Electronics: Aguilar OBP 3 (4 pots without mounting plate, mid freq switch) - Colour: natural - Finish: Matte all - Straplocks: Dunlop flush month - MARUSZCZYK bag
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Well that's annoying. I rebuilt the bias board with the correct component values but the result is the same - the bias voltage disappears when HT is applied. With 450V of HT there should be about -37V on the control grids accordoing to the 6L6GC spec sheet. I'm pretty certain that the tapping I am using for the bias is a completely separate secondary as I checked continuity when I first got the transformers out of the Bugera. It has a centre tap (unused) but the HT secondary doesn't as it went to a bridge rectifier (which is what I'm using on this build). I'll check that again, and then consider the following options: Voltage doubler on the 41V AC secondary. It may be that it just can't produce a high enough negative bias without this. Creating negative bias by dropping the HT with a potential divider. Merlin Blencowe goes into all this. Sadly it's looking less. likely that I'll have the amp ready for the SW Bass Bash
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Well, no reason it has to be hard to change the strings. I would certainly be happy to see them on other basses.