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One of the bands I've played with for a number of years only plays about that many gigs , advert seems reasonable for me , ideal for a busy person who gigs for fun and can't commit to a full on musical project3 points
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Maybe you should withdraw 'privileges' until she changes her mind. Oh wait, it doesn't seem to work that way round!3 points
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Eventually every design in existence will have been slagged off in this thread...3 points
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For sale is my ACG J-Type 5-string, No. 0078. I bought it on here last year, and it's a beautiful thing - the only reason I'm parting company with it is I just use my other basses more, and this deserves to be played and enjoyed! All the original specs are still on Alan's website here - http://archive.acguitars.co.uk/portfolio/0078-j-type-5-string/ It's in really excellent condition. For the purposes of full disclosure, the only marks I can find are a couple of small scratches on the back near the control cavity cover, and two tiny marks on the fingerboard between the 2nd and 3rd fret, which you can't feel, and can barely see. These all pre-date my ownership. I replaced the original EQ01 filter preamp with an East Uni-Pre. The bass balances beautifully, and has great resonance and sustain, along with a huge tonal range from the pickups and preamp. UK shipping is included in the price, as is a Stagg lined hard case to ship it in if required. You're welcome to come and try before you buy - I'm just off the A3 near Woking in Surrey. Sorry, but I'm not looking for any trades. NOW SOLD.2 points
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I dont know about that. There's a lot wrong with The Guardian, but at least it's not pushing a rabid swivel-eyed Brexit agenda and a return to Victorian no-welfare serfdom, as favoured by certain right wing tax-evading billionaire newspaper owners...2 points
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I think you've pointed out and maybe made me realise I have a problem! Overwhelmed by GAS!! - The mini board did exist for a short while. But it's demise I blame on my local music shop offering Helix LT for interest free credit. Mini board has since been consigned to the To Do list and I haven't used it since. But so far, LT hasn't had a fair share of really being used yet either. Two projects never happened and really it's overkill for my function band.. hmmm... or maybe it isn't, I just need to spend more time with it ha ha!! My mind wanders and thinks, "well instead of a big board and a little board why don't I just settle on one medium sized board instead?" - Which could have been the B3n, Boss MS or of course now HXFX. Deciding between each as there's at least one pedal I will always keep at the start of my chain. Maybe this isn't a post for the effects forum, but I suspect that my inability to be happy with my gear is due to the short lived fix of new toys... I have zero problems with basses. My Go To bass is spot on. Pedals? oh dear me!2 points
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Actually to be fair when I left school in the 70s I was able to get a job that paid enough for me to live independently. I think that would be next to impossible today and I'd probably end up dead in a ditch within a week. It's heartbreaking that young people now have to live with their parents for years on end because they cant afford to move out. It prevents them from becoming true adults, imho. I think that may be part of the problem.2 points
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Just form a slight listen that last clip shows the mids/high end that I`m after. I`ll have a proper listen later on, but this really seems like it will be the all-in-one pedal that I`ve been waiting for. Drat, more expense2 points
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Keep your 'intelligent and reliable guitarist'. As rare as the proverbial Hen's teeth.2 points
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For the DIYers among us, Julian Pohler (Mr. Shalltechnik04 - the guy behind the Guma Drive, Guma Antique and Growling Krizzly kits) is bringing out a combined HPF/LPF + DI kit soon called "Vong" (no idea what Vong means). I've asked him to keep me posted on when it's to be released.2 points
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All fender body shapes. Boring, unimaginative and definitely unattractive! Add to that most single cuts but I like the Les Paul shape. Oh and the Warwick basses with the dildo top horn!2 points
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I don't like natural finishes or sunbursts, slab body basses, body-binding, headless, single cuts, non-cloverleaf machine-heads, anything with more than five strings, things that look like coffee tables. Basically this :2 points
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Thanks for the nice feedback! The monthly composition challenge typically receives a woeful number of votes in comparison to the usual threads about P-bass colours, string choices, cats and what have you... so we're grateful for every crumb of support we can muster. Cheers2 points
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As a man of a certain age, I'll always have a soft spot for the 1980s SB range and also the Integra models that Billy Gould used on The Real Thing. I've got an old Japanese (1978) Primary P-bass; granted it's really just the body and neck that remain original (everything else was shot), but it's a very robust well made bass.2 points
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Joni bought a bass from me in a straightforward and easy sale. He arranged shipping to Hungary and was a pleasure to deal with. Cheers1 point
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I seem to remember an Ibanez magazine advert on the back cover of either Guitarist or Guitar World for an Ibanez Soundgear SR950 in transparent teal. It was made to look like it was on a lab table with dorky scientists around it. I have searched online but alas to no avail. Of course fiding a copy with this ad in is pretty much impossible but if anyone could scan it or indeed confirm such an advert DID exist, at least I'll know it wasnt a figment of my imagination. Of course, it set me off on a lifetime lead of GAS for this particular specimen !!1 point
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Great early Fodera NYC (1996). Plays like butter and sounds clear as maple can with a strikingly smoothness and warm full organic bass. Fully original with Lane Poor pick ups and D-tuner. Low action, no fret buzz, truss rod and electronics are working perfectly. Optically there are two spots: at the side some playing wear and a crack in the finish around the controlling area. Nothing that influences sound or playability. This bass has that Fodera vibe, whatever that is: it is a 100% Fodera. Other than the later NYC’s this very early NYC was built entirely by Fodera in New York. Open for trades (Sadowsky, Alleva Coppolo, WAL, Fender 70’s maple Precision, Pangbourne, Ampeg SVT3 Pro, Sadowsky SA200...)1 point
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it certainly was, and seeing as you are about 10 years younger than me, the start on of WWII must have been a worrying time for you1 point
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Can depend on the size of the pond! My lord my ego took a knock leaving home to study trumpet at Uni.1 point
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Not as good as I wish I was It's a never-ending experience on trying to improve.1 point
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As Lee Pomeroy said somewhere, if you're a good bloke, play ok and get on with everyone, you get the call.1 point
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Think it depends on what you're looking for from a band. For a band that its a hobby with circa 5-6 gigs a year i think their demands or caveats are a bit much to ask to be honest. Most musicians i know these days are playing in more than one band. This sounds more like a group of guys that just want to have a nice wee social rehearsal with mates rather than a working band. I have mates that don't respond very well to emails or TXT messages so 3 day limit could be a regarded as being a little tight. Band i was in last year started out like that withe expectations of just a few gigs a year after a while they found themselves wanting to do more. Sadly guitarist left tho. Time for me to then move on. As for doing homework before rehearsals i couldn't agree more. That annoys the hell outa me when others turn up expecting to learn the song on the night. Sadly i've found it quite common. Dave1 point
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Hence why I used the phrase 'mildly aroused'... I seriously doubt they are able to achieve anything like 'full tumescence'.1 point
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I dont question it. I'm stunning, and that's the end of it. Move along please1 point
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Oh I wouldn`t be looking to change my sound at all, but if this little dude can reproduce it then it has to be a goer. It`s that little that it wouldn`t be any trouble to still carry my current gear about to gigs as well, but on flights etc so much easier to just take this.1 point
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Nice to see you made the effort mate Don't get me wrong, the 4003 ain't my favourite bass (that accolade belongs to my sadly departed Status Streamline - must get another one at some point) I just think it's more quirky than crap.1 point
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Mike purchased an Octave pedal from me. He paid quickly and kept good lines of communication throughout. Pleasure to deal with.1 point
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There's an upcharge of at least £300 for anything that deviates from their regular dimensions.1 point
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I'm not sure that I agree with that - if your sound is boomy due to a hollow stage, and HPF can tame the boom, similarly if you want more punch and less mud, an HPF plus bass boost can fix that for you. In both cases you can hear the difference. David1 point
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This is the final version of a board that' been in progress now for a few months. M5 wasn' getting used so it' made way for the Zeus in the loop of the gr2. All source audio pedals are in the volume loop as they can be switched on and off via midi. Powered by a pp2+ and a fuel tank under the board. The hub is under there too.1 point
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Saturday night at The Wings Bar in Exmouth and first time out using my Sandberg Elektra TT instead of the usual G+L L2000 Tribute and it got a universal thumbs up. 'Awesome' from the singer after the soundcheck. Must have been the night for new instruments as one of our guitarists used his old Strat for the first time in place of his Ibanez and that sounded terrific too. Not busy, busy but steady and we enjoyed it and so did the management. Friday and Saturday gigs this coming weekend then up to Shepton Mallet on Sunday for the Classic Bike Show probably spending what I've just earned!1 point
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One of my few highly developed skills is spitting. I have become adept at landing hefty oysters of gob on screens rudely jutted into the offing between me and an artist I am trying to watch. It is hilarious because their initial reaction is to drop the now contaminated device but then this odd dance ensues passing the device from hand to hand trying to wave my noxious ejecta away.1 point
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Its so you can prove to other people on social media that your life is better than theirs...? that's right isn't it?1 point
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Very nice! The B.C Rich warlock would fit in there too 😉1 point
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Joni bought a Lakland 5-er off me - instant payment and great comms throughout - highly recommended!1 point
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Did a trade with Joni for his Boldogh Jazzy 5, and the transaction was as smooth as silk - buy/sell/trade with complete confidence. Thanks Joni!1 point
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Bought a Bass from Joni, Top Top guy to deal with and was very patient as Paypal took 10 days to release the money to him, Would deal with him again without hesitation. Cheers Joni ! Thanks Si1 point