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Special showing for 'lefties' ...7 points
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Here’s my solution. A bit of both 😏4 points
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Having lines and dots doesn't challenge enough to start using your ear - at least this is how I feel. One of the reasons I bought the double bass was to develop my ear, as my, nomen omen, precision bass made me too lazy. I developed thinking about notes as patterns on my fingerboard rather than sounds I need to listen to. I know it might be just me, but it still seems like a common side effect of playing on a fretted instrument. Considering the above, the choice should be dictated by the intention behind the fretless. If it's the sound or comfort, lined will do, but if it's general musical development and taking it outside ones comfort zone, I'd say go for as plain a fingerboard as possible. I'm not an authority on that though, just my own reflections on the matter. There's also a valuable lesson in the training wheels metaphor. Children struggle so much when the wheels are finally removed, because they need to get rid of all the bad habits they developed. I'm sure motorcyclists know what 'counter steering' is, but in general, after removing the wheels (or transitioning from the tricycle to bicycle) you literally need to start pushing the handlebars to the opposite direction than you used to. The conclusion is all cyclists make poor basists, or something, I don't know4 points
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I think manufacturers should just stop being lazy and finish the basses properly. Put frets in the neck and that would do away with all this stupid arguing 😄😉3 points
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You can always have an unlined fretboard and draw lines with a pencil, erase them as you learn and get more confident with it, as a removable easy guide.3 points
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Is it because Antoria might sue them?2 points
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On behalf of myself, Michael G and our Product Engineer Simon Austen, just putting a marker down that your friendly neighbourhood Basschat sponsor Gillett Guitars will be there on stand A0. We'll have our Contour Bass range, a couple of Ashdown amps (UK manufacturers only on our stand ), our bass buddy Freddie Draper, and an itinerant keyboard player to make it all feel like the cocktail lounge on the QE2. Very much looking forward to meeting fellow members of the Basschat gang over the weekend! Scrumpymike, aka Gillett Guitars Sales & Marketing Manager2 points
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Just realised...it's NEXT WEEKEND!!2 points
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Disappointed to see that being over 60 leads to warnings about falling over.2 points
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We are all different so we should do it whichever way feels most productive, no one way is best for everyone.2 points
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Another reason I like P basses... as said above, they are very simple but instantly give you 'that' sound in a mix. So you can forget all about the 'tonequest', forget about GAS and get on with the business of actually playing the bloody thing. Which is why I don't much care for on-board preamps, active basses* and over-complicated amps - too much of a distraction. *Spectors excepted, obvs.2 points
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Can't believe one of these is on eBay. Paul's Grandson must be stony broke If you don't know the Tutmarc Bass Fiddle story here's a link but bottom line is Paul Tutmarc invented the electric bass decades before St Leo http://www.vintageguitar.com/1782/audiovox-736/ eBay link https://www.ebay.com/itm/232677254563?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l26491 point
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Selling my beautiful Dingwall Lee Sklar Signature. This bass was signed by Lee himself at the London Bass Guitar Show! Is in good to excellent condition, has two marks. Tried to catch these with the camera. LEE SKLAR SIGNATURE OVERVIEW We’ve built basses for Lee for over 10 years. They’ve become his main touring basses and one of his most used recording basses. For his signature model we combined his favorite features and woods to create a bass with a unique voice that is both powerful and clear. We selected finishes to reflect Lee’s love of Hot Rods. If we were to choose one word to describe the Lee Sklar signature model it would be “Stunning!” Specs: Body Northern Ash on the bass side adds great sustain, clarity and punch to the B and E strings. Alder on the treble side keeps the G and D strings nice and warm sounding. Neck We take neck construction very seriously due to our extensive experience in guitar repairs coupled with our geographic location and corresponding extreme climate. We’ve experimented with many different lamination and have found a 5-piece maple construction to be among the best. Electronics The Super-Fatty pickups including the shells are made right in our shop here in Canada. Comes with original Dingwall Levi's Gigbag and five Sets of Dingwall Strings. Should be enough for a couple of month. Shipping to EU is included. NEW PRICE: 2380£ Sold Thanks!1 point -
So i got the behringer thingy! First impressions are that its great, does what i want and as a bonus, makes Netflix sound a lot better!1 point
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Why can't Fender release anything that looks this cool?1 point
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Thanks Jim , it seems they are really good bang for buck and I found a company selling new for under £80 including postage - I may have to go shopping1 point
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I entered a stock version of a Gear4Music L.A. Precision bass into a blind head to head challenge test at a Herts Bass Bash. @Lozz196 would know where the link is to the results, but my L.A. came 4th, above some USA Fenders. The body of mine was a little heavier than the current versions though.1 point
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BASH UPDATE!! CHOWNY BASS Regrettably it's not going to be possible for Stephen Chown to attend this year's bash but I'm going to see if we can find a way of displaying examples of his newer stuff such as the top-of-the-range SWB-1 (which I would very much like to try). So, it looks like our self-build 12" cab team will be sharing the stage area with the Gillett Guitars exhibit plus (hopefully) a few Chowny basses on the side. RAFFLE If you have anything that would make a decent raffle prize, please put it to one side and bring it on the day. I've got a new Maruszczyk premium-quality wide leather strap, some new Maru strings and a few other odds & sods. CALL FOR MUGS (?!) Our otherwise perfect community hall only has piddly little cups so, although we'll be bringing some from home, it will be helpful if you bring your own - or (better still) buy one of the bass-bash mugs we'll be selling at a fiver apiece. http:// http:// T-SHIRTS will only be available on a pre-ordered/pre-paid basis this year - 'no takers, no T-shirts'. So, if you want one, please order and pay your £12 before Monday 12th March to avoid disappointment. http:// (Sorry about the models but it was a low-budget event) Not long now1 point
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https://www.facebook.com/groups/689090051102626/permalink/1822382701106683/?sale_post_id=1822382701106683 not mine, and if I had £350 I would be buying not sharing1 point
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That is an unnecessarily snarky remark. Some people prefer no lines, some people like to have them. I don't see why having the opposite view to the one you hold needs to provoke such a small minded response.1 point
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Great - if anyone out there is wondering 'will I ever use this' - talke it from me, you won't realise how much until you get one!1 point -
S'not a warning; just a premonition, almost a certainty.1 point
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A hassle free purchase of a cable from Mark. Nothing but good things to say about the experience. Shop here with confidence, peeps.1 point
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I've been a fan since I saw them on the telly doing Live Aid. In fact the main reason I play bass is because of Queen1 point
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Just got back from the gig,great night,second gig with Black dog,first time up this pub everyone loved the band and wot can I say about my AH350 SMX,it sounds the nuts even with the Markbass cabs which are 4x10 and 2x10 800 Watts each cab,think I’ll sell my Markbass Head ,1 point
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I use the Trend fast track sharpener when I’m re honing my chisels (or my Tourek sharpener when I take a chunk out of the edge) then a jap wetsone to polish the edge by eye but then I always put a micro bevel on them too!!... My Marples lose their edge quickly but my Ashley Iles chisel keep their edge for a long time even after I use them on the likes of Oak and Wych Elm!!1 point
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Finally - NAMM Bass blog! See here: https://wp.me/p2ZbyY-Av1 point
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If you're buying your first fretless, then I definitely recommend this approach. It's been used reasonably widely over the years - 70s and 80s Ibanez basses spring to mind - so there's a fair number out there. Alternatively, any decent luthier will be able to do this as a mod for very little dosh.1 point
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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 idea1 point
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Had a Supertwelve T and now a Big twin 2. This G3 has a better building quality and finish and a serious front steel plate. The sound is much open and progressive through all the frequencies. The HF filter seems tuned high meening the tweet had brightness and clarity instead of change the tonal response of the 12" as often on other trade. On second hand to smooth the price, it's really a killer cab1 point
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The gen1 and 2 cabs used off the shelf drivers, gen 3 introduced Alex's own driver design. Look at the website. There is a description of the differences between the different generations of cabs. This should be a good pace to ask for user experiences, but for in depth questions, don't forget to ask Alex.1 point
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I personally really rate the compressors on the Zoom B3 and MS-60B, and think they are among their strongest features. My personal fave for subtle compression and tonal fattening is the M-Comp model. No significant tonal colouration and it works really great with in the band mix. I've played through a couple of dedicated stomp box compressors that didn't perform half as well as the M-Comp model, IMO, IME etc. The Dyna comp model also sounds great to me and I love the squishy tone from the optical comp model (can't remember what it's called now ). I've had good results with the other models too, the only one that I wasn't too keen on was the Dual-Comp model as it had a massive mid-scoop. It might work well for slap stuff but like you, that's not something I really do either.1 point
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As I said up top - EQ pedal. Gain reduction.. with buffer in front of first pedal...1 point
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I currently own some of that nostalgia GP11 Mk V 4x10 combo1 point
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I can’t see anything up with it. Its a lovely Fernie ball preciseman1 point
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Those few kilograms the bass weighs aren't going to add much to the tension the strings are already putting on the neck!1 point
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Gently tip a small amount of baking soda into the E and A slots until you have about as much lift as you need. Then pour in a couple of drops of superglue and let it solidify. A surprisingly effective fix. Doesn't sound like it should work, but my chemist friend tells me that they combine to form a sort of basic cement.1 point
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The thread title has given me the name for a new band!1 point
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Can't beat this groove IMHO.1 point
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Not necessarily IMO. The OP may play with a very heavy hand in which case the frets will buzz even though the luthier may have set the action low yet without buzz to suit most playing styles. I set my own basses up with as low action as possible without buzz. however, if im getting really carried away and really dig in I will get fret buzz.1 point
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To me this is almost the perfect rock song. George Lynch is a vastly underrated guitarist and I think this is a beautiful solo, easily matching the famous Zak Wylde in Ozzy’s no more tears. Ray Luzier is a monster drummer and drives the song, rhythm changes etc. dUg kills it with simplicity. KXM - Breakout - I could listen to this everyday and not get bored.1 point
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For £115 new, it does look pretty good value. I particularly like the way that it keeps low end with a clean blend and also acknowledges that dirt pedals are often the noisiest in the signal chain which it takes care of with a built in noise gate; and then tops it all off with a decent HPF! If it didn't take up quite so much real estate on a pedal board, I'd definitely be tempted to get this!1 point
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Just a quick update. I took the JV5 up to my friends up at DV247 where they have an excellent guitar tech. We put the JV5 through its paces against a Fender Jazz 5 Elite. Bearing in mind that the Fender is just under £2k and the Moollon was just over 2k I would have expected there to be some level pegging. The Fender sounded dead and cold and frankly dull. The Moollon was bright, expressive with nice dynamics and a good growl when you dig in. Build quality left the Fender dead in the water. The Moollon made the Fender feel cheap and nasty. The JV has a lovely integrated deep b, the Low B on the Fender just wasn't even there. I have played the JV5 against my own 66 and 62 Jazz basses. I have to admit the 62 slab has a bit more thump and the 66 a little more open harmonic content but the JV5 delivers 100% in every other respect. It has to be in the ranks of any super jazz I've ever played and its still less than half the cost of most. It is an absolute tone monster. I'll do a video review over Xmas. I can now see why people have raved about these instruments.1 point
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Hmm.. that is getting a bit tempting. I am sure there are going to be a flood of vintage classic tbirds coming up for sale soon!1 point
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Oh my, that price is better than anticipated. That is highly unfortunate, said my wallet1 point
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With that specification, surely the Thunderbird should have "Gibson" on the headstock. Can't believe that the "budget" brand is selling a potentially more authentic version of the bass than the parent company.1 point
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Oh Hell's bells, T/bird, white, chrome colour pups and vintage bridge. I KNOW I'm in trouble1 point
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