All Activity
- Past hour
-
leschirons started following Clear out of three basses but ideally a trade for one.
-
On the cusp of retiring but now have the possibility of a little project so, the ideal situation would be to exchange these three instruments for one. I'm after a 5 or 6 string (as I need a low B) First up, old faithful, Warick Streamer STD. 2001. Made in Germany. Passive, gigged, everything works as it should and has always felt like an old friend. All the age related marks that tell a great story of a lot of gigs. This is simplicity at it's best. One MEC with coil tap, one volume, one tone. Stays in tune, sounds fab, easy to play. Adjust-a-nut 38mm, spacing at saddles 19mm. 3.6kgs, Straplocks. Next, a Squier P bass that the previous owner has put a Fender logo on, or another neck. Bottom line is, no damage, all works perfectly, sounds like and plays, exactly like a P bass and doesn't sound any different to the USA one I had. Not sure of make of P/U but huge output. Last up. my Dean Pace EUB 5 string. Only one French cocktail gig sound-check pic at present but will add more if any interest. All works, sound great with the current La Bella white nylons on. Ideal to get into EUB as 35" scale. Has the proper case and the all directions ball-joint tripod stand. For me, I'm fine with passive or active instruments, not a huge fan of Ibanez. I've priced this collectively as a trade value in the hope of doing a trade as space is also an issue but happy to talk if there's no interest in the job lot. Not averse to also adding a little to the deal for something I really like.
-
Merton started following FS: Zoot Funkmeister medium scale jazz
-
For sale only, no trades please. This is a superb medium scale, lightweight (7.7lb) take on a jazz from the stable of Mike Walsh/Zoot. Back in around 2018 I was hankering after a more traditional looking bass but being a convert to shorter scales it wasn’t so easy to find exactly what I wanted. Hence this commission, which has been a gorgeous bass to have in the family. Fast forward 7 years and things have changed a little, and I’m finding that the gigs where this was used are either no longer happening or I’m using my new ACG. In excellent condition bar a couple of very tiny marks which I’ve tried to picture. So, what is it? Mike’s Funkmeister body shape has been around a long time, with people speccing a variety of options over the years. This is the second medium scale he made, and it features a slightly slimmed down body vs the full scale model. Full specs: Idigbo body One piece maple neck Ebony board, bound with MOP blocks Nordstrand Big Split pickups Hipshot KickAss bridge Hipshot Ultralite elephant ear tuners Passive Vol / Vol / Tone Gloss black finish BWB scratchplate Dunlop straplocks The neck is ultra slim, so combined with the low weight this makes for a superbly playable instrument. It’s currently strung with some Status rounds, 40-100, and will be supplied with a gig bag. Collection in person from Merton Towers is preferred, so you can come and play it and be 100% happy. I’m about 5-10 minutes off the Gatwick junction of the M23. If you want it delivered, let’s talk and work out a suitable solution.
-
Paddy Morris started following LFSYs Monaco - how good?
-
I don't know if this is still a live thread, but my LFSys Monaco completely saved my bacon on Sunday night. My usual set-up now is a Barefaced BB3 with a Monaco on top. This particular venue was a bass standing-wave disaster. I was feeding back all over the place. I couldn't hear a note. I turned myself up, and the bar next door complained that glasses were rattling off the shelves. Really, really awful. We stopped the gig. I went down to just the Monaco, sited on the other side of the stage. I graphic EQ'd tons of 100 - 150Hz out, to correct for the room, and flipped the phase of my preamp. Also took every last trace of the bass out of the wedges and FoH PA. So the entire gig I was just using a very thinned-out, heavily driven, single Monaco cab. It worked. I was loud enough for me and everyone else to be able to hear what I was playing. In the crowd phone recordings I have heard I was plenty loud enough, and the tone whilst not perfect (when is it ever?) was perfectly fine. All this from one single, modestly-sized cab. I would now go so far as to say that everyone should own at least one Monaco. To get the sound you want, you will probably dial EQ in. It's not a sumptuous sound in and of itself. But the whole point of a FRFR speaker is that you can dial in a sound. And in this case the ability to dial-out the sound of a terrible room really saved my gig.
-
-
- 3
-
-
Very good post. I never assume wiring in any building is safe, speak to any domestic sparky about the stuff they’ve come across …..
-
Hello from Glossop and the High Peaks.
Bassbooksbikes replied to Bassbooksbikes's topic in Introductions
Thank you Snorkie -
Fascinating, Jim... 2-string bass by Eastwood
JoeEvans replied to HeadlessBassist's topic in Bass Guitars
I think there's at least one two-string ACG out there too. I don't think I could live without octaves myself! -
neepheid started following Another abused bass ressurection
-
We nearly drove off with Keira Kenworthy's gear!
ossyrocks replied to ossyrocks's topic in General Discussion
Just the thought of that is weird. We're all in our 60's and I'm pretty sure she's younger than my children. Urrgh. -
A little reminder if anyone is in Perth on Saturday (check for ticket availability beforehand though). I will be sporting my custom Maruszczyk fretless and I don’t care if it’s ’not right’ (the fretted one will be in reserve, however).
-
Misdee started following We nearly drove off with Keira Kenworthy's gear!
-
We nearly drove off with Keira Kenworthy's gear!
Misdee replied to ossyrocks's topic in General Discussion
Could have been worse. At least you didn't nearly drive off with Kiera Kenworthy. Kidnapping is a serious offence which people generally take a pretty dim view of nowadays -
The Short Scale Bass Appreciation Society!
ezbass replied to Baloney Balderdash's topic in Bass Guitars
Nice problem to have. I look forward to the decision. -
How was Your rehearsal last morning or night ?
ezbass replied to nilorius's topic in General Discussion
I’ve not been ‘feeling it’ when it comes to playing just recently. We have a gig this coming Saturday and are playing in the region of 8 new numbers, so I’ve had to force myself to play. With the impending gig, with new material, we had a rehearsal last night, needless to say that I was less than enthused at the prospect. I decided to take my Maruszczyk Elwood fretless, as it doesn’t get played outside of the house and it’s a great bass, in a Stingray style, so deserves some love. I explained to my band mates my current ennui and that the fretless was just there for funsies and normal service would be resumed on Saturday. Well screw that! The bass roared, almost Ric like (most appropriate for a Mod band) and sat in the mix just so well. I deliberately played it very straight, avoiding the usual fretless cliches (think Boz Burrell in Bad Co), so as not to draw attention to it. My companions were impressed at the tone and had no problems with it being used. That bass is being played straight out of the gate on the gig. Still not really looking forward to the gig (shame, as it’s a venue I really like and ticket sales are up, at last), one good rehearsal doesn’t reverse months of not feeling it, but at least there is one positive to look forward to. BTW, another reason to keep playing when you’re down on your instrument is that it keeps your fingers in tip top condition, mine are little tender this morning 😣. -
Bonin-in-the boneyard started following Shuker lefthanded basses
-
Yeah he is I've had a 3 shukers Great Basses
-
- 8 replies
-
- 2
-
-
- medium scale
- 32 scale
-
(and 2 more)
Tagged with:
-
Incorrect title, but anyone in London may be interested in this Japanese 87 Squier precision... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/396993609106?_skw=squier+bass&itmmeta=01K3JNNWFZ84XY2CN0HWDB6XRP&hash=item5c6ea9bd92%3Ag%3ARicAAeSwY4VorHiu&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA0FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1dOncymAAfEsS9UJdtDtKewo1hj6n42kgZsym8k6CTMLWc%2BD%2BO%2BTHVysVeOVky1I7UzGILTR0WLXwbVWsIGFj3CROU%2BCquLpB%2BcXz2oqIVcDs6pKfF2b0QKi5kXf76qYUJw6x21LRkK5FOClwpzMq2TTl018GPftAfhMUDg7VGDZzoZyRAA5UjvYdLoB7ip7d6LUwHA7uE7k%2FBaoblCLcmIskJnBQFPJO7JlHRHiDXS1%2FwCd9btGaQ4gs%2BpUQ8Ryyk%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR6DI19WcZg&LH_ItemCondition=7000|3000|1500
-
PaulHornBass started following Kickass 4 string black bridge. Brand new. £60
-
vinorange started following Kickass 4 string black bridge. Brand new. £60
- Today
-
A solid workhorse bass that wont let you down, in near perfect condition, features a 5 piece maple/nato bolt on neck, 45 degree string through body design, passive split coil and single bar pickups, with toggle switch tone and volume controls. Trades considered, Fender Mustang, G&L Fallout...what have you got ? Specs: Nut Width: 40mm String Spacing: 19mm Scale Length: 34" Weight: 3.94kg
-
- 5
-
-
For the duo stuff I can highly recommend the RCF Jmix 8. We also use a J8 alongside it but the Jmix8 has done the job on its own plenty of times too 👍
-
First day without torrential rain in Sydney for a few weeks, so updates can begin! First coats of primer are on - revealing a few points that need attention. Also, the neck has arrived. I found a great deal on this pretty nice Samick neck, which fits perfectly and feels quite good. Hardware and custom pickguard are on order.
- 1 reply
-
- 1
-
-
I wholeheartedly 2nd this.
-
Phil Starr started following Microphone shocking
-
This isn't right or OK. Something electrical is going wrong and needs fixing. It isn't static which will discharge once and go away and doesn't ususally build up on properly earthed equipment. The most common cause is a floating earth. We all trust the central pin on our plugs but it is connected to earth by many metres of cable in the walls and under the floor via loads of connections which may have been wired by the apprentice last thing on a Friday 30 years ago. You'll have some resistance between earth at the entrance to the building and this will be greater with any corroded or poorly made connections. A voltage will devlop between the earth on the plug and if the supply in the room is on spurs or two different ring mains then there may well be a voltage dfference between the earths on the two circuits. You can often measure a difference between two earthed appliances as they are both 'floating'. I run all our electrical gear off a single socket whenever I can, much easier nowadays with LED lighting and more efficient amps and speakers. That means the earth may be floating but if every earth is at the same potential you won't get shocked. The highest difference I've measured is 47V between earths in the same room. Mostly it's less than 10V which gives only a tingle. There can be other problems with the mains wiring. I've had cables shorting within walls and problems with buildings with circuits within rooms on different phases. Not every electrician is a genius unfortunately. Obviously the floating earth is a problem with the room so it should only happen in certain venues or practice rooms It could however be that something is shorting within a faulty bit of gear and that needs checking if you can find what it is