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And she's fully stripped! That was a truly epic job - which I don't want to repeat again in a hurry! The heat didn't help in keeping me sweet tempered while the brown gloop came off but I got there - sweaty and triumphant. I picked up a sander from my local B&Q at lunchtime - but the 31+ degrees in the unit's yard made me decide to take the rest of the day off! So next jobs: I made up some hide glue pellets and water - ready to use later in the week - sawdust and hide glue is a brilliant filler that easily takes wood dye ... so the odd bit of damage etc will get plugged. The whole bass will get a sanding - Then the dye can be applied ... my favorite bit. -
Last night, played with Nine Lives at the Harbour Lights in Peterhead. As intimated above, had a rather nasty summer cold which I had fought through the worst of, but still felt about 75% strength. Still, the show must go on, sponsored by Lemsip and Kleenex if necessary. Got an instant boost on arrival - the venue has hired a sound engineer again! The last few times we played there, we had to rather annoyingly set up our own PA in front of their much larger tops and subs and do it all ourselves. No PA lugging for us last night. Instantly that perked me up! We got greeted by a friendly lass who had been mentored through 7 shows but last night was her first gig doing the sound solo. She did a great job and it made for an unusually quiet and civilised stage - our PA is vocal only for the most part. Nice change. My amp was my own personal monitor and it was barely on. Got a great monitor feed, could hear everything, nice balanced FOH sound, fantastic - lass did great for her first gig by herself. As you can imagine, having the sound basically taken care of us made for a very relaxed gig, and the adrenaline pulled me through enough to still get out there on the wireless and get up to no good. New move unlocked - hitting a ball on the pool table with the head of my bass. Need to work on that one because I muted the strings while I was doing it, but as I always say "people listen with their eyes" and I got a cheer for the audacious move. The game of pool was over BTW, there were two random balls on the table and no white in sight - so I didn't eff up anyone's game. Anyway, had a great night - it wasn't super busy but we did have folk up dancing and that's all you need. While we were packing up, to say the heavens opened was an understatement - a monsoon of rain, massive lightning strikes and booming thunder. Which thankfully moved on by the time it came to loading the cars. But the storm had moved in the direction of Aberdeen, so I ended up driving into it like a storm chaser - rain so heavy I had to slow down to 40 or so on the dual carriageway - massive lightning strikes - even saw the shape of it one time and the thunder came almost immediately after so must have been close! And my jammy luck didn't end there - when I got home proper, the rain was off again! God bless Scotland and its nutty weather Gear was a long, shaggy dog story plugged into a snotty hankie. No, wait - it was the Yamaha BB1200 followed by the Burny LSB-80 into a barely awake Markbass rig.
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Cort Artisan B5 plus AS RM *price drop* £375
Fishfacefour replied to Fishfacefour's topic in Basses For Sale
Would consider trades for a medium or short scale something, or a EUB. What do you have? -
This is a completely different use of the third finger. Plus this guy is acknowledged as one of the world’s greatest classical players and learned the traditional way before developing his own unique approach. People here are trying to help. If you want to play double bass consistently well for a long time it’s a good idea to learn the right technique. If you’re using low tension strings that twang like a washing line, you’re fine to use whatever technique you wish. It’s all music at the end of the day. But playing bass the wrong way can really hurt.
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NBD - I've only gone & done it again! Spector Fretless
dclaassen replied to Marc S's topic in Bass Guitars
Got this lovely bass from yourself….still loving it! -
My ‘Mini Marvel’ well sorted travel, backup, beginner,student, holiday or just noodling on the sofa Bass. I really wanted a Rob Allen Mouse, but unfortunately the ‘in house accountant’ didn’t agree. This is a hand picked Fender Squier Mini P Bass in Dakota red with a lovely flame maple neck (please see specs) Listed below are the upgrades to improve what was already a lovely mini Bass & is in virtually mint condition……. Levelled the frets. Fitted replacement Tonerider ‘The Duke’ pickups - big fat sound. Replaced the pick guard with a lovely celluloid Tort jobbie. Standard loom replaced with a Fab KiOgen solderless kit. Fitted La Bella Black Nylon Tape Wound short scale strings. Fingerboard has been treated with Fender Custom Shop oil. Added a used Gibson Canadian Levy’s thickly padded Gig Bag, which has a bit of wear at the top - please see pics, but still does its job. The result of my tinkering is a ridiculously easy to play big fat sounding, lightweight Mini Bass which can be played all day long with a very low action all the way up the neck & the look on your band mates faces when you produce a Strat sized Bass from the Gig Bag & plug it in is priceless. Weight is just 2.7kg, or 5.95lns in ‘old money’ - so ideal for long Gigs or young and old players alike. Postage to the U.K. Mainland only - sorry, at cost price of £22.45 including insurance. What Fender say…………. The Squier Mini Precision Bass® is the perfect companion for players seeking a reduced-size instrument with classic styling and familiar Fender® tone. Highlights include a thin and lightweight body, a short-scale neck with an easy-to-play "C"-shaped profile, a Squier split single-coil pickup with volume and tone controls for sonic variety, and a hardtail bridge for solid tuning stability. Features 100% Designed by Fender Thin and lightweight body Short-scale neck Split single-coil Precision Bass pickup Sealed die-cast tuning machines Body Body Poplar Body Finish Gloss Polyurethane Body Material Poplar Body Shape Mini Precision Bass® Electronics Controls Volume, Tone Neck Pickup Split Single-Coil Precision Bass® Pickup Configuration Split Single-Coil Switching None General Color Dakota Red Orientation Right-Hand Product Name Mini Precision Bass®, Laurel Fingerboard, White Pickguard, Dakota Red Series Mini Hardware Bridge 4-Saddle Vintage-Style Control Knobs Knurled Flat-Top Hardware Finish Chrome Neck Plate 4-Bolt Squier® Pickguard Celluloid Faux Tortoiseshell Pickup Covers Black Strap Buttons Standard String Trees Vintage-Style Disc Strings La Bella Black Nylon Tape Wound Short Scale Light Gauge Tuning Machines Die-Cast Sealed Measurements Fret Size Narrow Tall Scale Length 28.6" (726 mm)-
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When The Diaper Calls - China Crisis
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Cheers. You should give them a try. My mate who I got these of has done vintage Bart’s coming his way and if he doesn’t like them I said I’ll take them. I’ll keep you posted as when I A&B with mine I’ll let one go. That’s if he doesn’t like them lol.
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I had a depping gig last night at a local golf club. One short rehearsal where I met half the band (but not the singer). The set list was familiar with only four or five I hadn't played before and the rehearsal showed up another few that had different arrangements than what I was used to. A 20 minute drive to the gig was a bonus. I'd played this golf club about 20 years ago so although it was vaguely familiar, the decor had changed for the better and the band had a dedicated space (although not an actual stage). Following the recent trend the gig was sweaty as although there was a patio door open behind us, there was little movement of air. Every thrash of the cymbal that sent a waft of slightly cooler air my way was a gift. It was a good night and my playing was up to a standard I was pleased with given the circumstances; no major gaffes and only a couple of issues with the ends of songs. The crowd were certainly up and dancing from the first number and throughout. The band were pleased with my efforts and I'm now on their dep list. Kit was my trusty Sterling 34HH, swapping between bridge pick up for the rockier numbers and both pick ups for a more mellow sound for the quieter stuff. This went through a Zoom MS60B for noise gate, compressor and tuning/mute and an Ampeg SRC-DI into the FX return of my Peavey Minimax 600 and a pair of TE 1x10" cabs. It's the first time I've used backline for several years (I DI and use IEM with my main band) and it was great to be able to get the punch out of the TE cabs, which were more than a match for drums, three guitars and a singer. Footwear was Black Skechers.
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How was your open mic or jam night last night?
knirirr replied to tauzero's topic in General Discussion
Three acoustic guitarists, two saxophonists, a brass player, a drummer, a singer with amp and mic, plus me playing unamplified. Somehow, I managed to be complained at for being too loud. -
Fender Mustang Vintera 60s Sunburst. Price Drop £600
AlexDelores replied to AlexDelores's topic in Basses For Sale
Price drop before I put it on the bay. -
Stentor Conservatoire. Advice Please 🙏
The Guitar Weasel replied to JazzyJ's topic in EUB and Double Bass
I don't really play electric bass - that's the thing that has 'idiot wires' on it isn't it? Oh sorry 'frets' 😉 Oh heres a chap using that evil third finger ... -
Gorgeous this and these are superb basses that punch well above their weight. No chance of me getting anywhere near Portsmouth anytime soon so have a bump instead! -
Phew! That was tough one at the South Benfleet Social club. Intensely hot, even massive fans and iced water could only do so much. The audience were appreciative but I think the heat was wearing on them too! Lots of applause but very little dancing. We’re back there on August 16th and a few people said they’re coming back to see us again, so that’s always nice to hear. We played well, some of my regular mistakes were ironed out, so pleased overall. Best part of the night was a cool shower when I got home!
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Hi I have a Sansamp BDDI and one of the selector buttons (the first one) won't engage any more. I did contact Tech 21 to see if there was an official repair centre in the UK, but no. Therefore.. does anyone know a good electronic engineer/repairer more versed in music equipment that could fix it? (I'm in the Bournemouth area if there is anyone local.) Thanks
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Ernie Ball Music Man Stingray 5H Red w. maple fingerboard.
lee650 replied to wordsetcetera's topic in Basses For Sale
Its lovely, id need to sell my EB 4HH though 🤔 -
Purchased from GAK or PMT (or suchlike) around 18 months ago. Used twice for about an hour and then popped in a cupboard. Something else I thought I needed but didn’t. The presets and effects are surprisingly good, as is the volume. Pretty much entirely as new. The only flaw I can find is a crease or mark in tolex on the top left hand side at the back. The amp was like this when I received it – I think the tolex has just been poorly applied in that spot. Collection in Manchester at present, though I may be able to ship if I can find a box. These seem to go for £199 pretty much everywhere, so I hope the price is fair. -
How was my gig last night? One word, sweaty! Played our local Billy Bootleggers with our acoustic trio, supplemented for this gig by good friend and multi-talented percussion, harmonica, and vocalist Mr Les Young. We were on straight after a local Dolly Parton impersonator who was entertaining a ‘bottomless brunch’ crowd who migrated off to other venues in and around the Ouseburn delta before we struck a chord. This gig is one with a mainly passing trade, but we did our usual trick of getting folk to stay so we had built up a medium sized appreciative crowd by the end of our second set. Lilly, my 1960’s Boosey Hawkes Excelsior coped really well with the heat and despite my fears, remained in tune for the whole gig, which is better than what I managed 😂 Picture may be used to keep small children away from open fires etc.
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Art of the Mountain Banjo was by Art Rosenbaum, I think I have a copy somewhere. The first time I heard the term 'clawhammer' was when Ken Perlman's book came out in the '70s. I learned to play about the same time as you: I learnt from listening to Guy Tucker, who lived in Manchester in the late 70s, and from books by John Burke and Miles Krassen. There are lots of terms for the style, and various attempts to bold on esoteric definitions after the fact, but I think it boils down to a matter of opinion.
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Another thing I thought I needed but didn’t. This has had less than a couple of hours of use. I messed about with it, then put it in a cupboard. Pretty much as new. The price includes shipping in the UK -
I’ve had 4 gigs this week so been quite busy… Last Sunday afternoon I was playing with the blues band at a pub in N.Lincolnshire. It appeared that very little had been done by them to publicise it so we played to a small audience ( and a dog! ) Finished bang on 7pm, and was back home by 7.30 - one of those rare times for me when I just wanted to take the money and run. Tuesday was a gig with the acoustic duo for a birthday party. Played in a nice garden, and managed to set up in the shade thank goodness, it was a hot one. Took along my little Ibanez PNB14 very short scale, and it suited the gig perfectly. The low tension strings were a welcome rest for my fingers, and the gig went really well, with a couple of enquiries for similar events. Wednesday was my weekly gig at the rock n roll club. Took along my large stage fan which helped with the heat. A good crowd of dancers in as usual, and we did more slow stuff than usual as they were getting a bit sweaty. Used my recently acquired Hartke head into the 4x10, am getting used to this now. Friday saw the blues band playing an early evening slot at Farmyard 2025, a large bikers festival on a country estate in Helmsley , North Yorks. A very well attended and organised event, with great staff and tech crew. Days before the gig I realised I no longer have a ‘big’ bass rig, and so took my (nearly vintage!) Barefaced Compact cab to use along with my Rumble 500 combo. Although the combo would have been sufficient, when the Compact was added it gave it massive clout so I ended up using them both. We did an hour set, which went very quickly. Nice to play on a big stage again, and I really enjoyed it. Also got to meet @peteb who was playing with his band ‘The Gentlemen Rogues’ immediately after our set ( see pics). Was knackered yesterday, but just getting ready for another gig today with the duo - a party in a local village pub starting around 4pm. Definitely taking my fan for this one, so hot today.
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I’ve had this 6 string a good number of years now and it continues to be fantastic. Does anyone else have one of Marko’s lovely creations ? pictured here with my 4 string bass with multicoils and filter preamp.
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FS: Sterling by Musicman Ray 2 Intro Series £200
fretmeister replied to danweb22's topic in Basses For Sale
I’m trying to work out the logistics of this, but currently failing - I’m driving all over the place at the moment for my youngest spawns university placement but nowhere near you. arse.
