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This is good news, I've been a fan of their designs since I saw the first "New Islington" guitar a few years ago. Retro flavoured but quite distinctive I think. I see they're making the bass range at 32" inch scale - a smart move perhaps seeing the popularity of short scale instruments these days? Definitely something I'd check out if the opportunity arose. Also, their blog says they're offering an intro discount - no idea if this is still in effect though: https://www.ancoatsguitars.co.uk/blog/introducing-the-new-ancoats-bass-range
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In fact, I you sold me the Warmoth fretless neck currently gracing my fretless! I added some danish oil and it's as stiff as it gets. One of the best necks I've ever played. -
Lovely! Wonderful!
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Fill your boots ears
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I’ve been following this thread since New Year’s Eve, mainly looking for reassurance. January gigs can feel like a leap of faith at the best of times, pubs are usually quieter, the first week (and first full week) can be especially thin, and then there’s Dry January doing its best impression of a killjoy. So it’s been genuinely heartening to see reports of decent audiences turning out. That gave me a bit of optimism going into my own gig last night, of which I will post about later 😁
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It is a new name for me. But those knobs look lush!
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Brought the body and neck direct from Sims Guitars. Spent way too much putting it together. Top flight hardware (hipshot USA locking tuners and Wilkinson trem) and EMG pickups and circuit. A luthier did all the work as I’m pretty useless with DIY. If you ordered a painted body and neck from Sims it would be well over a grand in this spec. -
I'm going to take a blind guess at "somebody got the wrong song order on their setlist". I used to love that gag - keeps the singer on their toes! Well done on the recovery though.
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Especially if you buy those Pino Palladino strings - y'know, the ones sprinkled with Welsh Fairy Dust and Unicorn Tears.
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Retrovibe lightweight tuners annd Tusq nut are on and the neck is level, dressed and polished. Fretboard edges rolled. Tone Emporium pickups to go in married to a Bloodstone Guitarworks loom. Just waiting for chrome pickup rings to come from the States to tidy up around the pickups and it can all go together.
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Do it!
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I just saw that Ancoats Guitars are gearing up to start making basses. Rather nifty looking things. I've been seeing this company's guitar designs popping up on social media here and there, and they look interesting (though I've never played one). They're a small custom builder in Manchester, I think, with a very agressive pricing strategy (basses starting from £1k, which barely gets you new strings these days).
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Hi everyone. This is my first post here. I'm so glad I found this place. I have a small problem. I bought the Providence Bass Chorus and there seems to be something wrong with it, but I'd like to discuss this with someone who uses the same chorus. The problem is that the effect has too much background noise, for my taste. When the switch is in the second position, the Providence has more noise than the EXC bass Clone. In the third position, the noise becomes really loud with a pronounced LFO modulation. It's worse when I set the depth knob to zero. In these positions, the effect is useless because the noise is audible on recordings. In the first position (from the bottom), the effect is quiet and I don't have any problems. The noise is there regardless of whether I use the effect on batteries or with a power supply. I really like the sound, but these two settings are driving me crazy. Can someone help?
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Fender Precision Thinline PBAC *** ON HOLD ***
Steve Browning replied to Frank Blank's topic in Basses For Sale
They are wonderfully versatile instruments. I have a fretless which is amazing. The necks are especially brilliant. -
Broadway Freeze — Harvey Scales
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Darkglass Microtubes Infinity Price drop £295
Noisyjon replied to lapolpora's topic in Effects For Sale
Great bit of kit this and I love mine. You won't be disappointed if you're after some EQ, Gain and Compression. GLWTS lapolpora- 1 reply
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Darkglass B7K Ultra V2 with original box. In good condition with velcro on underside. £260 posted. Thanks for looking. Price drop - now £220. -
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I'm Patrick and I’m looking for a band in need of a bass player. I moved to Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire a few months ago from Baltimore, USA. I played 60’s surf rock and outlaw country with The Dive Bombs for eight years. I like funky stuff, country/bluegrass, blues/jazz and most rock music. Get in touch if you have a project in mind and/or need some low end support. I have good equipment, know how to change my strings and yours, and wear sunglasses convincingly. -
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The IEM thing made me ask, but I am thinking of investing in earmoulded plugs.
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Schecter Ultra Spitfire Cure 40th Anniversary Bass
Philippesbass replied to 2elliot's topic in Basses For Sale
Is it avaiable? Got interests 🤓 -
Cadenza - The Complete Recordings' features all three albums recorded by Wolf, along with all of their singles, newly remastered from the original Deram master tapes. The set also includes a previously unreleased performance for BBC Radio's In Concert series recorded in June 1973 and includes an illustrated booklet with essay. Sealed, unplayed - and could be yours for £18 posted UK (RRP £30). None more prog! NOW £16 EVEN LOWER! £14 12 -
The Short Scale Bass Appreciation Society!
Stub Mandrel replied to Baloney Balderdash's topic in Bass Guitars
Lots of licenced Fender merch turns up in Tesco and Asda, decent quality at good prices. I just happen to be wearing this... -
The BEST compressor for bass guitar or other instruments. These are very rare; I purchased new from Doc Lloyd last year as a backup and used it only a few times. Insane craftsmanship; released in batches of 20 only 1x-2x each year. All tube recreation of a classic studio tool that defined the category, but fits on a pedalboard. Recently moved from the States to Chipping Norton, UK. Get in touch with any questions. Open to reasonable offers. Thanks! Company description: DOC LLOYD AUDIO DLA-2A: Leveling Amplifier A Studio Legend at Your Feet The Doc Lloyd DLA-2A Leveling Amplifier is a meticulous recreation of an iconic studio compressor, now directly compatible with guitar and bass input signals. Less than 25% the size and cost of the original with 100% authentic tone. It took multiple years of dedication to make this ambitious goal a reality, but finally it is here. COMPONENTS: - Lundahl 1922 Input Transformer - Lundahl 5402 Output Transformer - Kenetek T4B Classic Optical Attenuator Module - Tung-Sol 12AX7 Vacuum Tube - JJ 12BH7-A Vacuum Tube - Calibrated VU Meter with Backlight - Vishay Beyschlag Thin Film Professional Resistors - Non-piezoelectric Class 1 Ceramic and Film Capacitors - Daka-Ware Bakelite Knobs -
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I have done that in the past. The only thing that puts me off now is the thought of modifying the expensive bridge and brass nut on my Spector to accept the heavier strings and the cost of putting it back to original. Maybe I should trade it for a 5 string.
