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  2. miku started following Riverhead Unicorn
  3. miku
    Does anyone else here still own a riverhead unicorn? I feel like it's increasingly rare to see them nowadays but I absolutely love mine and will likely keep it forever. Would love to see photos if anyone else still has one! I've still never been totally sure on the history of them as I've heard conflicting stories about the production, but if anyone knows or has any sources then it would be great to hear as well. Added a couple photos of mine below, the bridge pickup is replaced giving it a bit of a unique look but it feels almost impossible to find one that matches the originals haha.
  4. BigRedX
    On Saturday Hurtsfall played at the OxJam festival in Beeston. Over 100 acts split across multiple venues, this is the 3rd year we've been asked to play. This time we were on at 3.30pm at The Berliner, the second band of the afternoon at that venue. Not the easiest of load-ins with the venue being very busy so there was nowhere really to leave our gear where it wasn't in someone way. However it turned out that lots of the people were there specifically to see us play which was very gratifying. Just about enough time between bands to get set up and line-checked. Technical problems of the previous weekend were behind us and we played well, and even felt brave enough to open with our newest song which most of our audience wouldn't have heard before. We're taking a break from gigging until the end of November to work on new material and for recording the album.
  5. dave_bass5
    First slap and it will go flying across the room 😂
  6. jaccjazz started following Mensinger Cazpar short-scale fretless bass Guitar
  7. jaccjazz
    Rare and beautifully made Mensinger hollow body lightweight short-scale fretless bass with Eye Poplar finish and fretless Ebony fingerboard. Very nicely constructed and very light at around 3.2kg. This has had very little use (occasional home use) and is therefore in near mint condition. The current price for this to be custom built to this spec by Mensinger is around £1600, so this is a bargain. The bass comes with a Mensinger gig bag, Schaller strap-locks, and is fitted with flat-wound strings. I would prefer pickup from Farnham (near Guildford) but could ship for around £40.00 Here is the full spec Number of Strings: 4-String Scale Length: Short Scale 30" Number of Frets: 22 Frets Body Construction: Hollowbody Body Wood: Mahogany Top Wood: Eye Poplar Color Type: Natural Body Finish: Gloss Neck Construction: Bolt on Neck Wood: Hard Rock Maple (1-piece) Neck Finish: Matte Neck Profile: Modern C Nut Width: 40mm Fingerboard Wood: Ebony Fretted / Fretless: Fretless Side Dots: edge of board fret marker lines and dots Fingerboard Radius: 14'' Headstock Finish: Gloss Pickup: Domanski Humbucker at Bridge Pickup Cover: matching eye poplar Wood Electronics: Passive, Volume, Tone Humbucker Switch: 1 Switch (Bridge PU) Hardware Color: Black Bridge String Spacing: 19mm Knobs Type: Dome-Style Tuner Type: Standard Y-Style Security Locks: Schaller Strap-Locks Overall weight: 3.2 Kgs Gigbag: Original Meninger padded Nylon
  8. Stub Mandrel
    I hope to be bringing an example of the new 30W Joyo combo!
  9. basexperience
    If he can do what he did replacing the truss rod in one of these - https://www.bassdirect.co.uk/product/maruszczyk-elwood-absolution-5a-gloss-blueburst/ - then replacing the one in your beloved Mighty Mite neck should be a walk in the park! (there's a blast from the past name, I bought a Warmoth neck in 1992 and both those names take me right back...) I watched a video he posted the other day of him actually removing a fingerboard. It's meticulous work, methodical and steady, and explains how I literally can't see a single mark around the edge of the board. Amazing stuff.
  10. BigRedX
    The handful of times I have been asked to play on someone else's recording, I have been chosen specifically for my sound and playing style. Therefore I turn up with the bass(es) required to replicate what they have heard me do previously. The most recent session I did was for Rodney Bakerr (Wax Trax! Records) where I used a 1960s Burns Sonic and a 5-string Gus G3.
  11. Stub Mandrel
    Amazon say I will get one tomorrow, in white 🙂 I hope to be able to bring it to teh South West Bass Bash, where it will no doubt be tested to within a microwatt of its life.
  12. ricksterphil started following Ibanez ATK 300
  13. The Burpster
    Does anyone have any experience of Reverb (the selling site) good or bad? I’m reluctant to list it on ebay as I’ve had far too many less than good experiences of ebay buyers 😏
  14. Spoonman
    Open to offers on this if it's not priced right. A great sounding fuzz for the brave soul who can wield it...
  15. jaccjazz started following Sterling by Music Man RAYSS4 StingRay Short Scale Black/Tortoiseshell
  16. jaccjazz
    The StingRay Short Scale bass has the great StingRay sound shrunk down into a 30” scale length package. It features passive electronics with a powerful neodymium humbucker, providing comfort without sacrificing performance. A push volume boost and 3-way rotary switch, offering parallel, true single coil, and series modes, provides a versatile array of tonal options. The shortened distance between the nut and saddles lends this model a tighter and lighter playing feel, pushing the frets closer together and lowering the string tension. The four-string StingRay is great for bassists with a smaller frame and will also serve as a comfy transition instrument for guitarists. This is in pretty much mint condition since its only use has been the occasional rehearsal since I purchased it new. Currently the new price is around £750.00. But I think this beautiful black/tortoiseshell model is not currently available. I would prefer pickup. I am in Farnham (near Guildford), but could ship for around £50.00 (with insurance). Specifications Model: RAYSS4 Body Wood: Nyatoh Body Color: Black Bridge: Sterling by Music Man Designed Bridge Pickguard: Faux Tortoiseshell Scale: 30" (76.2 cm) Neck Radius: 9.5" (24 cm) Frets: 22 Frets, Medium Neck connection: bolt on with 6 bolts Neck Width: 1.5" (38mm) at Nut, 2.44" (62mm) at Last Fret Neck Wood: Roasted Maple Fingerboard: Roasted Maple Fret Markers: Black dots Tuning Machines: Open Gear Truss Rod: Dual Action Neck Attachment: 6 Bolt Pattern Controls: 1 Push/Push Volume Boost, 1 Tone Switching: 3-way Rotary Selector Pickup type: Humbucker (passive) Pickup: Sterling by Music Man-Designed Neodymium Pickups (H) Country of origin: Indonesia
  17. BigRedX
    All the members of The Terrortones had stage names and we used them from the moment we arrived at venue until we left. Also all our songs were registered with the PRS using our stage names. Mine was Wrex StClair
  18. MungoBass started following robiredale and 1977 fender Precision
  19. MungoBass
    Another absolute gem Brian!
  20. Joebethell
    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 sold ..... 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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  21. MungoBass
    Rob bought a bass bridge from me and has been fantastic throughout. Super fast payment made, friendly communications and he kindly took the time to let me know it arrived safely and was a perfect fit for his bass. Deal in confidence!
  22. Kev
    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!
  23. Dean Pearson started following MIM Jazz plate with pots and knobs
  24. Dean Pearson
    Hello all, good condition, how much should it go on for ? Any ideas, also have the pickups, would like to to sell, sensible answers on a postcard, cheers Dean
  25. Al Krow
    Looks / sounds great, thanks Si! What sort of tracks do you think you'll be using this on live?
  26. Gareth Hughes
    Pics?
  27. briansbrew
    Thank you Inga...
  28. andyhaines started following Phil Jones BP 200
  29. tauzero
    No Wals for £300 though?
  30. tauzero
    Difficult to tell. The OP referred to starting bass for sessions, but they're not new to bass as that might imply as their first post was nine or ten years ago with a Youtube video, second one in 2023, and this is their third post.
  31. W1_Pro
    I remember when all this was fields....
  32. W1_Pro started following Wal spotting.
  33. W1_Pro
    I've never owned a Wal. I played one in Livewire in Cardiff in the 80's and it was lovely. Never really got around to buying one when you couldn't give them away and now I really cannot help thinking they are overvalued. But, I've been saying that since they were £1500, and this one is seen to be a bargain at £8K, so I'm probably wrong about that. When they were 'new' in the eighties I remember having a chat with my old bandmate Rob Crocker who was a luthier of some note (he's now sadly passed away). He was a contrarian, as are most luthiers of a certain age, but when I raved about the Wal I'd just played in Livewire (it was £800 brand new iirc), he remarked that he thought that was stupid money for what is, after all, a bolt on neck bass. He had an Alembic in his workshop at the time- which may have belonged to Ravi from Livewire, I'm not sure- and he went on and on about the woodwork and the electronics and how top notch it all was. I own a couple of Alembics now and they are completely amazing things, I could probably buy either of them with a bit of effort for less than the asking price of the Wal. I have no idea what I'm trying to say, apart from the idea that value really is in the eye of the beholder, and I've never understood why Wal - good as they are- is the ONLY bass guitar that really commands this sort of cash (as a brand that is, rather than becasue of having belonged to someone famous).
  34. Ian Davies started following Eventide Blackhole Pedal (£140 delivered)
  35. Paul S
    Well, it is short scale. There is a new fretboard with extra frets on the old long scale neck giving you the smaller intervals between frets. And if that is someone's reason for liking a short scale then I guess that is a winner. But not for me - I would prefer the whole thing scaled down with 20 frets on a shorter neck with the associated reduction in weight. Maybe, even better, a 32" scale, with appropriate body, neck and weight reduction would have been nice.
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