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  2. Jean-Luc Pickguard
    The Squier Mini Precision is very nice and fits in any standard strat/tele gigbag.
  3. neepheid
    Left it for a few days, then did a proper flatten and polish - 1500 > 2000 > 2500 grit wet sanding followed by Meguiars Ultimate Compound for the final polish. First time using Meguiars and wow, I'm sold. The compound plus a microfibre cloth and job's a good 'un! Not quite the "sheet of glass", but for a first go by an absolute beginner amateur who has never done anything like this before in his life, I'm pretty pleased with the outcome. It looks... intentional? Looks better than this IRL. The camera does lie! So, as you can gather, it's all back together again. Gave the fretboard a drink of lemon oil which it greedily accepted. I can happily proclaim the outcome of my first ever full fret level and crowning to be a success - no high frets, no buzzes, very happy with that! It's playing pretty damn well, took a setup like a champ. Truss rod on this super cheap neck is working great - obviously it was pretty slack from when I was doing the fret level, so when I put a fresh set of D'addario XLs on it it bent like a banana. No matter, a full turn on the truss rod and it was back to straight - actually too straight for my liking so I loosened it about an 1/8 of a turn and then there was a sliver of relief - just how I like it. Nut height feels OK to me - I'm no expert but I'm whizzing around the low frets no bother so I guess it's good. There are only some minor things to sort out now. The rotten bit at the bottom/back of the body. I'm not wedded to these amber speed knobs. I get quite a bit of touch buzz off the pole pieces of the Warman pickup and because it's fully epoxy potted, there's no way to earth them from the back, so unless I've done something wrong in the wiring, I'll have to do the old "lacquer/nail varnish on the pole pieces" trick. And because some of you care about these things, it weighs 3.7kg/8.15lbs on the bathroom scales. It's not a heavy bass by any means, but it has enough heft to keep me happy.
  4. Reggaebass
    I think they could Lozz, I only use labella myself, I’d say maybe look at the 760FL or if you want a lighter gauge the 760FX, they really aren’t dull and thumpy like some say, there’s lots of mids and brightness to them, i roll mine back for what I play but imo they do the full range , pretty sure Sean Hurley uses the 760FL
  5. ash
    QSC CP12 Active PA Speaker 1000 Watts One of two - priced individually or for a small discount if sold as a pair. This speaker is as new and has not been used since purchase. It comes with additional QSC waterproof cover for outdoor use. Very powerful speakers however I’m downsizing and selling my larger portable PA gear. Street price is £579 cheapest I can find so this is a good saving. The covers cost an extra £67. The user manual is included. I have two of these for sale. I can knock off £40 if you buy the pair. Pickup definitely preferred but talk to me if this is impossible. UK only. Postage would be at buyer’s cost and I’d need to source packaging as the boxes have been recycled. These speakers get glowing reviews in Sound on Sound magazine - https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/qsc-cp-series I own a pair of QSC CP8s which are perfectly fine for keyboard monitoring and rehearsal PA so these aren’t needed now for personal use. Specifications from QSC below - Features Class-D amplifier with 1000W peak power output Selectable contours (presets) for quick setup Advanced DSP with Intrinsic Correction™ Superior sound quality and speaker protection Directivity Matched Transition™ (DMT) ensures uniform coverage across the entire sound field Suitable for use as a main PA, stage monitor or instrument amplifier 35mm pole mount socket Lightweight and incredibly portable Specifications Configuration: Two-Way Active Low Frequency Driver: 12'' Cone Woofer High Frequency Driver: 1.4'' Compression Frequency Response: 49Hz - 20kHz, -6dB 47Hz - 20kHz, -10dB Sound Pressure Level: 126dB (Maximum) Nominal Coverage: 75° Axisymetric Amplifier Type: Class-D Amplifier Power: 1000W (Peak) Input Connectors: 2 x XLR/TRS Combo (Line and Mic/Line) 1 x 3.5mm TRS Stereo Output Connector: 1 x XLR (Mix) Controls: Power 2 x Gain Mic Boost Push Switch 6-Way Contour Selection Switch Indicators: Power LED 2 x Input Signal LEDs Input B MIC Selected LED Limiter Active LED Power Supply: 100V - 240V, 50Hz/60Hz Enclosure Material: Polypropylene Grille: 18 Gauge Powder Coated Steel Dimensions: 516mm x 350mm x 323mm / 20.3'' x 13.8'' x 12.7'' (H x W x D) Weight: 13.7kg / 30.3lbs
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  6. ash
    Not quite but it does make some weird, wonderful and musical noises!
  7. zonular
    Had a talman shorty, very impressed. My daughter stole it while moving out 😅
  8. bassbiscuits
    To be honest it’s got the same strings it came with, which I’d imagine are short scale and then cut down. The Tanglewood probably ain’t what you’re after for a season of proper gigging. Something like a secondhand Squier Mustang or Ibanez Talman etc are much better more solid basses (the Tanglewood was for my son to learn on.)
  9. tauzero
    Hohner B2 (B2A for active) or Steinberger Spirit XT2.
  10. Carl_D
    Speak To The Sky - Rick Springfield
  11. Belka
    Yes, of course, and the very best session musicians, the likes of Chuck Rainey, Marcus Miller, Anthony Jackson, Pino etc., have/had the skills and theory knowledge to ensure they knew to create interesting lines which perfectly outlined the harmony, and could listen to what the producer/artist wanted them to play and interpret that appropriately; they didn't get gain their reputations by just being 'good enough'.
  12. TimR
    @Belka You know that the vast majority of music was recorded by session musicians who listened to a tune once, did one take, and went home?
  13. Gank Bass started following Jazz Bass / P Bass Parts Clearout
  14. Gank Bass
    Are the gzr pickups still available?
  15. Belka started following The world of depping
  16. Belka
    Although this may be slightly outside the OP's question, from my experience of depping as well as playing with a lot of deps, I would point out that it's always good not to forget about your overall musical development/improvement. It can be exciting playing with new people all the time and flying by the seat of your pants, as one poster put it, but you run the risk of becoming a 'busker' who learns the overall form of the songs but never learns anything properly. Of course, when it's a last minute thing this is a great skill to have, but I've come across too many 'professional' deps who have atrophied musically and are only concerned about things being 'good enough' rather than doing things properly.
  17. Craig Robinson
    Thanks for the info 👍
  18. zonular
    What do you do for strings? Short scale ok or cutting down? Tbh this for a season of busy work, to have a grab and go bag, mini bass, bdi21, clip on tuner and di cable
  19. AndyTravis
    So an update for 2025 We visited studios and priced up recording an album… If we played everything live in a room and managed to complete 10 songs live in 2 days, we were looking at about £2000 just to record. So we bought a Mac and interface and did it ourselves… I’m getting better with video stuff and starting to push for a broader audience via social media. It’s taken a bit longer than I would’ve liked, but it’s sounding great - I’ve done some of the engineering but our guitarist Jim has done an amazing job of mixing, editing etc. so…Fiasco Jam phase 2… enjoy!
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  21. Grooverjr
    I have tried an electric MTB and found the whole disconnect between pedal stroke and forward motion very disconcerting. It made it no fun going downhill either. Fully agree on the whole 'no technical skills' problem. Ditto many of the whole lycra kit XC race bike but descend with stiff legs and arms and their weight all wrong so they can't turn or take any form of impact properly. I think riding like that is irrational, personally.
  22. hundredsoflegs
    Have replaced the pick guard on my t-40 with one closer to the original black, so flogging the one it came with as it's not really my vibe. It's machined really nicely with polished, smooth bevels and a mirror finish. Suspect it's someone's DIY job due to the little details like the holes to indicate pot position, but evidently fits a t-40 with no issues as shown. Won't be able to accept returns if it's not a perfect match on yours so is sold as seen. Happy to provide additional photos, measurements etc. Due to this being quite a niche item will also be posting on other platforms but giving you lot first refusal.
  23. Hellzero started following NAD: Bugera Veyron 1001M and Anyone else got one?
  24. Hellzero
    I played one when of these Bond Electraglide guitars in a shop in Paris when they were released and really liked it until I saw the price...
  25. Hellzero
    If this amp was fanless, it would be perfect.
  26. roger
    thank you
  27. Sean
    I'm committed to Monaco cabs now. One is plenty, the second one is for when I'm running the big boxes of bottles without PA support. Rarely. Having run a Big Twin 2 for years, there's a big difference between BF and LFSys.
  28. Lozz196 started following Flats on a fretted Jazz bass.
  29. Lozz196
    This is very interesting chaps, I’m loving my new Sandberg SL TT but would like some more Precisiony low mids, you reckon flats will help in this?
  30. Burns-bass
    His songs and style are so good!
  31. Sean
    It's a superb example of Carol Kaye's bass of choice from 2002. These don't come up too often. Condition is remarkable for the age. It's even got the plastic film on the cavity covers. It's Korean-built and we know they know how to do neck-through properly. The build quality is stunning as is the grain of the ash wings. The neck profile is what I'd call slim modern J. Controls are: Vol, Blend, Treble, Bass. It's been deep cleaned and set up beautifully (med/low) with D'Addario EXL170BT strings. that's a balanced tension set. As per all my rosewood board instruments, it's been treated with Montypresso. Frets are level and polished to 7000 grit. All electronics have been checked and all pots cleaned. New battery fitted today. Truss rod is perfect. It's 4.4kg. I've got proper packaging and am happy to ship insured at buyers expense, which will be about £30. If you're undecided and fancy trying it out, I can usually accommodate a try-out with some notice weekdays or weekends.
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