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I can't help but read this thread title in an Irish accent.5 points -
Having played both, I much prefer unlined. Either way you will still need to use your ears and if you are going to use the lines then you'll be staring at the fingerboard. A quality unlined should have side dots probably at the 'fret positions' 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 12 etc. and, if you need to look, they are easier to see than the fingerboard lines would be. Worse still is when a lined fretless has side dots in between the 'fret positions' - that is really very stupid in my view and is worse than no help.4 points
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The59Sound does have a point though. There's something terminally sad about musicians (especially) being proud of their ignorance of modern music. Just like the old fart prog rockers when punk came along. It was a bad look then and it's still a bad look now. You don't have to like new music. But please don't be revel in your lack of knowledge.3 points
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Two I know of are, Bombskare and the Amorettes,3 points
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BassChat: The Movie - News Tinseltown reels as Brit-flick provisional cast list leaked: Chris O'Dowd as: Kiwi Zachary Quinto as: Ped Christopher Plummer as: The Bass Doc / Sir Charles Lytton Yul Brynner as: Happy Jack Alan Bennett as: Billy Apple Brian Blessed as: Dad3353 / Prince Michael Bakunin3 points
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. Time to clear some stuff again as I really don't use my fivers !!! So for sale or trade for a 6 stings bass ONLY : STANFORD B 61 CM 5 FL OP (lined fretless) with brand new Thomann Jumbo Acoustic Bass Hard Case, brand new Thomastik Acoustic Bass Set AB344 + AB34035 C-String (tuned from E to C) and an used (but still good sounding) set of D'Addario EPBB170-5 (so it can be tuned to B to G) ! A really good sounding acoustic lined fretless bass which sounds also very good plugged : you won't believe it's the "low cost" version of the FURCH... Shipping included to your place in these European countries : Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France (excluding French overseas departments and territories), Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom. Parcel shipped in ultra well protected box will be fully insured with tracking number. Asking price for a straight sale : £665 GBP or €750 Euros !!! Asking value in case of trade : £760 GBP or €850 Euros !!! This bass will cost you around £1.020 GBP or €1.150 Euros, with all that is included so grab this opportunity. PayPal payment (Friend payment or fee covered), bank transfer (IBAN and BIC codes provided, so no fee) or cash on collection. In fully working condition, with some very light use. Here are the specifications tuned from E to C (the action could vary slightly when tuned from B to G) : Scale : 34 inches. Strings spacing at nut : 9 mm Strings spacing at bridge : 18 mm Action : 2,5 mm under the E string at 12th fret (very low for an acoustic bass) Strings : Thomastik Acoustic Bass Set AB344 + AB34035 C-String Tuners : Stanford (Gotoh type) Bridge : Rosewood Pickup : Nautilus Spectral Electronics : Volume Neck : 1 piece mahogany set neck Fretboard : rosewood lined fretless (original) Dots : abalone on the side at the exact fret position Nut : plastic Trussrod : one Body : big jumbo mahogany with cutaway + very nice grain solid cedar top with faux tortoise binding on front and back Headstock : 3 + 2 Land of craftsmanship : Europe Weight : 2.5 kilograms (very light) Very well balanced, and really great sounding acoustic fretless bass with a nice mwah which could be more pronounced with non bronze strings. Will come with a brand new hard case with its two keys. Non smoking environment as usual. The bass has been fully set up professionally by Christophe LEDUC (the nut can accomodate E to C as well as B to G tuning without any modification), the trussrod is fully working and the bass has a new battery as well as a new Thomastik strings. What you see is what you get ! Look at the pictures to see the real condition. Absolutely no damage, only very light wear of time and playing (one tiny mark on the top as pictured). Don't hesitate to ask for more. Link : http://stanford-guitars.com/guitars/lo-freak/stanford-b-61-cm-5-string-fretless/ Here a video of the FURCH 4 fretless which is very similar in sound (mine sounds even better because of the Thomastik's) : Here the FURCH 5 fretted to give you an idea of how it sounds acoustically : Dust is offered. Now the real pictures : look at the woods !2 points -
Probably my favourite 'normal' bass player, and quite an influence on me a few years ago.2 points
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Just watched some rapper (someone Lamarr) (I guessed at the double "r") Appeared to have backing track problems at the start, every other word bleeped out no doubt due to language and all this whilst his mate smashes up something Lamborghini looking with a baseball bat. You know what? I'm glad I'm old😤2 points
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I've had both and prefer unlined mostly but I do get a bit lost above the 9th fret I like this idea2 points
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Where is JTUK nowadays anyway? Looking at the website, The Crossfire gig calendar seems quite healthy. (Don't know if that's related to his BC and CF absence or not)2 points
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These are really great units. I get the impression people think they're inferior in some way, because they are cheap. Not so - I used mine as an 'always-on' preamp and it was astounding. Everyone should have one in their gig bag. Along with a Behringer BDI-21.2 points
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I know, bloody crazy isn’t it 🤪 That’s so cool about my no. 1 starting you off on your Vigier quest. Sweet!! As for my new one, I’ve been lucky enough to secure an artist endorsement with them so, I’m getting it directly from Vigier and High Tech Distribution. So excited. Really cannot wait 😉2 points
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In Logic, I spend a lot of time with EQs and my personal fave seems to be the API take on it. Very simple but very musical EQ. With regards to the EQs found on bass amps, I generally find them particularly frustrating because they aren't as useful as I think they should be. For a lot of people, EQ is about drawing shapes whilst shifting sliders or thinking "I need more bass, or low mids..." and then just tweaking the appropriate knob. Amazingly, alot of people don't appreciate the frequencies that they are dealing with - and bass guitar frequencies are not as low as they think - because it's the harmonics and not the fundamentals which are produced at volume through bass rigs. In reality, without understanding the impact that the room is having on the sound and the fact that a lot of tweaking with narrow notches is the answer to many troublesome rooms. If in doubt, leave it flat... because it is bound to sound better than an ill configured EQ. Swamping bass and nasal boosts are going to do your band no favours.2 points
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And I've just had the sofa pic of mine!!!2 points
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I thought I was the only one ...2 points
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It hasn't hit my radar in years. Is it still Sam Fox and Mick Fleetwood?2 points
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Remind me never to supply goods to your address Andy. I'd hate to end up beneath your patio with the others. Heeheehee2 points
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A B027XXX serial number usually means the instrument is from 1988. Those B027XXX serials generally aren't in the EBMM database, however, you could try submitting the number without the 'B' prefix - that might produce a match. Other than that, you can take the neck off to check; there will be date stamps in the neck pocket and on the neck heel. Pots are also stamped with a date code although that's less accurate as they would sometimes use up stock from previous years. Often there is also a sticker on the back of the volume pot with a handwritten date on it. I agree with drTStingray about values. Condition and originality are key. OHSC is definitely a plus, if it is indeed the original one. You don't see many StingRays from those years with the original case, at least if they were originally purchased this country. Someone from Strings & Things who already worked for the company back then once told me that in those days the instruments were usually imported in a fortified shipping box/container and held in place by some sort of neck brace. Other importers/distributors may have handled that differently - for instance, my 1992 Sunburst SR4 bought from new at a shop in Germany did come with the original case.2 points
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I’m female! Are there any more of us on here? I’ve had a few comments at gigs before about how big my bass is but I’m sure it’s that I’m small compared to most male players 😂2 points
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Basically, how big is your ego? Si2 points
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Harsh. Kendrick Lamar is (so I'm told) and artist, and therefore open to criticism.2 points
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I wish I were able to say "we'll see if you're right" but I'm not likely to be here in 20 years time. I have no problem with your liking his performance, you shouldn't really have a problem with me not liking it.2 points
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I am selling my folding Bassix Electric Double Bass. It was handmade by Alan Hatswell & apart from the usual wear & tear it is in good condition. There is the odd small chip out of the body & a small chip out of the black body outline which you have to actually look very carefully to find. It folds up to just a fraction bigger than a normal bass guitar case & I will include the soft case & stand in the sale. The weight of the bass in it’s case is 7.8kg. The Bassix has a very lush mellow sound & is very easy to travel with. I brought it to practise with while I was away touring round the world. The controls give the bass a wide range of tone qualities while keeping that authentic upright sound. This is really the nearest you are going to get to a real double bass & is perfect for pizz & arco. It also has a very pleasing aesthetic look. Any questions then please message me. Many Thanks Greg1 point -
Good condition, velcro on back. No box. sounds great; in fact my second time owning one - but just not getting enough use to warrant keeping. £135 incl recorded delivery in UK1 point -
Its Philly soul for me. O'jays, Archie Bell, David Ruffin..the list is endless. I can play bass all night to this stuff its soooo melodic with subtle bass lines.... eg1 point
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I am genuinely interested but can you photograph the bridge as I think you may be referring to the grub screws that alter the saddle height rather than intonation. Unless a Modulus owner can help as I can't find anything on-line?1 point -
To be honest, it was just the absence of hair that did it 😂1 point
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My original ‘60 P. Love it. Sorry. Just showing off a bit... the buyer of your bass will be very very happy!1 point -
In fact I just did. I'll let you know next week. 😂1 point
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Can I come for a fortnight.... around mid-summer? lol1 point
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I have the B1-Xon. I bought an adaptor from Ebay for mine which worked fine, then I put it on a pedalboard and ran it from a standard multi power supply, equally with no problems. However, I had it for a few months first on only batteries, and I used it a fair bit without having to change them. I wish I used mine more, but I don't currently play much music that requires FX, and because I've mounted it on a board setup, it makes messing about with it at home less practical without pulling it all apart. I do like the drum machine/loop functions when I have played with it though.1 point
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And you could leave your front door open. And the policemen looked older too. Eee, I remember when all this were trees. Is it time for my nap yet? All joking aside, I have to say I agree with you. Liz Fraser, my god what a spinetingling voice she had/has. Ooh, get me, an older person daring to express an opinion eh. Perhaps I should belt up, seeing as I'll never be as famous as Hendrix Lemur.1 point
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It would be a fantastic value bit of kit at twice that price - enjoy!1 point
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I'm glad I lived and spent my youth during the halycon years of pop music - 70's & 80's. But now? There's nothing left, we, the previous generations have done it all, and all the youth of today have is unintelligible rap, and grim ghastly grime all downloaded instantly to their smart phones. They plug in and listen to subliminal messages of gang culture and violence and their parents are totally oblivious to the nasty programing their kids are listening to.1 point
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We've been speaking about this over at the IEM thread. It's not a new thing - it's just another take on the Subpac and Woojer tech... and arguably less well executed! Having tested the Subpac and owning the Woojer, I can tell you that haptic feedback is a very powerful medium in terms of getting the sensation of loud bass! @ped - they are generally powered by high power batteries as found in phones and bluetooth - which is good enough for listening to music, not so good for IEM use. However, if you are using a wireless pack, you plug the wireless pack into the woojer and then your headphones into the woojer. The woojer has it's own built in amp... so as long as you are wireless in terms of IEM, and wireless from your bass, there is nothing tethering you to the spot. Oh - and in response to the thread title. Genius.. but maybe poorly executed. We shall have to see post the kickstarter campaign. It took Woojer the second release to get to where it is now... the first release was very primitive in comparison!1 point
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A big fat +1 to this. The La Bella white nylon strings are fab.1 point
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I was too busy with the QVC Style channel on Freeview to take any notice of The BRITS. Discussions about costume jewellery was a far more interesting proposition1 point
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It's not that it's modern that I dislike it, it's because it's dreadful1 point
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I finally got around to playing with my Q/strip at home last night. Just Bass- Q/S - Zoom B3n in bypass mode and headphones. Ok, so its an EQ, not really much to expect. Plugged The Sire V7 in and had a play. Very powerful but i found the best tones were almost flat on the boosts. I never really had a 'wow' moment but i can see it potential. Saying that, even with it off and using my normal Zoom presets i wasn't feeling it last night. I thought id drag the P bass out for a quick go, not played it for months.....WOW, there it is!!!!. I was amazed by how much a small turn on the two mid freq's can go from almost both pups on Jazz tone, to bridge only growl pup, on my P bass. Obviously all the tones in between, but im really, really impressed with this box. I still realise its nothing really special, its just EQ, and all this may not translate donkey well to using it with a rig in a band situation, but its so easy to tweak to get quite different tones that im really over the moon with it. So, back to playing P bass again, although i will miss the B sting. Might invest in a Sire P bass at some point. This obviously delays it going in to the Classifieds for a few months now :-)1 point
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I had no idea he had made any albums, I won't be looking out for the next three.1 point
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Sold some strings to Karl in what proved to be a smooth and simple transaction. Recommended!1 point
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This particular beast is a wonderful, versatile, powerful amp. GLWTS1 point -
Stunning bass and bargain price! Won't be here long1 point -
The harsh reality hits me when after lusting for one of those, I read No Trades. Low on Cash, High on Gear :-)1 point -
This ^^^^^, I got one at Christmas and this sums up my experiences as well.1 point
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Think you need to look past the winners and look at the nominees to show there is actually relevance to the show. On here it’s been stated no one is different, has originality yet bands like Royal Blood were in the hunt, London Grammar are superb, artists like Sankhya, Jorja Smith, Beck all in there, it’s not just the usual suspects that are topping the charts. Yes the show is corny, yes it’s clunky, and even cringeworthy in parts, but I reckon The Brits still has more of an edge than the others out there despite how big it is1 point
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Hi Basschatters! Just to let you know that the full line-up and timings for the Main and Masterclass stages are now on the website. We're sorry to see that a few of you are frustrated by the way in which we reveal artists and timings. There are several reasons for this - we're sure you can understand that it is part of our marketing campaign to announce artists one by one rather than in one bunch at the start, but also artists often want to change time slots, artists drop out and are replaced - and we wouldn't want anyone to plan their whole trip around a specific performance only to be told that it's been changed or cancelled closer to the time for reasons that are out of our control. Anyway we hope you're as excited as we are about the show this year - be sure to make use of your 20% off tickets code, we can't wait to see you all there! Best wishes The London Bass Guitar Show team1 point
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Just had a word with her,she says she misses you.1 point
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A very fine amp that sounds great and has a real quality look/feel. I really like mine and agree with karlfer about the versatility. I have a lot of time for Jeff Genzler too; he personally answered a query I left on their website and I know he's done that for others on this forum. Also nice to see that their UK pricing is (or was last time I looked) much more reasonable than comparable US stuff.1 point
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