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  1. Special showing for 'lefties' ...
    7 points
  2. Here’s my solution. A bit of both 😏
    4 points
  3. 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 know
    4 points
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. Is it because Antoria might sue them?
    2 points
  7. 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 Manager
    2 points
  8. Just realised...it's NEXT WEEKEND!!
    2 points
  9. Disappointed to see that being over 60 leads to warnings about falling over.
    2 points
  10. We are all different so we should do it whichever way feels most productive, no one way is best for everyone.
    2 points
  11. 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
  12. MTD Kingston AG5 £840 posted. Great bass, HUGE sound. Has the full spec of the US made AG5, including the exact same pickups and preamp. For anyone wishing to try the MTD thing without having to sell their car, this is it! Features Include: •35" Scale •Carved Alder body w/ Burled Maple top •One-piece asymmetrical maple neck w/satin polyester finish •Purpleheart Fingerboard •Custom blended satin finish •24 medium jumbo frets •Zero fret, 1-3/4" wide •Bartolini Active 3-Way EQ •Controls are: •Volume with push/pull preamp bypass •Blend •Treble •Mid with push/pull mid shift: 250Hz - 800Hz •Bass •Custom Andrew Gouche Bartolini pickups •Shielded electronics compartment •MTD quick release bridge, 3/4" (19mm) spacing •Double acting truss rod •Buzz Feiten tuning system •Smoked Chrome Hardware •MTD Padded gig bag included Pics here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/bjeiwh2w0uz8bvx/AACzuY0ocH6VxKW_cS8BsNl7a?dl=0 NO TRADES And here's a cool vid of a guy playing the six string version:
    1 point
  13. Hello For sale a Ken Smith 6 strings Black Tiger W6TNVE Built in 2013. Serial number: 629513. Strings spacing: 19mm. Exhibition top and back. NT construction - Neck in 5 parts. Fingerboard in ebony. Preamp 3 bands new generation with 4 dips adjustable. Some playing wear, especially at the right hand thumb position, but nothing serious. Original case Ken Smith. The bass is located in the North of France. Collection is possible in Calais, Boulogne sur Mer, Lille, ... International shipping without problem. Price: 4000€ or 3550£ + shipping.
    1 point
  14. A reluctant sale but something needs to go. £430.00 or reasonable offer This is a special little bass, ideal for travelling and it really punches above its weight. Standard tuning (EADG), one octave above but with your favourite octave pedal you're into the usual bass sound. It was specially built for me, and the quality is outstanding. Features: Locking tuners Delano quad pickup Bespoke bridge Fits in a ukulele case (included) Light weight Hand made Maker's details and more pictures: http://www.stradi.pl https://www.facebook.com/symphonybass/
    1 point
  15. Here is my as new excellent Sonic Blue Fender Mustang PJ. I bought it new from PMT about 4 months ago and have hardly used it. I made my own short scale about two years ago and that's the one that I choose to play so this is additional to my requirements. The bass weighs 3kg on my bathroom scales so is very light. It plays like butter, sounds enormous and is a versatile little bass. It has a nearly new set of stunning Labella flats on and it sounds really amazing! it also has the Fender rounds that it came with, again almost unused. It's always hard to take a good picture of Sonic Blue but it is really lovely with a nice minty scratch plate. There isn't a mark on it. I live near Northampton and you are more than welcome to come and try it and have a cuppa. Alternatively I am happy to ship at the buyers expense in a proper Fender shipping box and a Squier Mustang gig bag. No trades thanks, l need to sell this. Thanks for looking. I would like £475 ONO please. Mike (Pestie)
    1 point
  16. 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
  17. Cheers for all the comments. Progress on this has been slow recently - between work and the garage being so cold getting some of the remaining jobs done is taking a while!! The fretboard had been radiused and the frets have been installed. I filled the gaps at the end of the fret slots with the sanding dust from the fretboard and some epoxy and I've started dressing the fret ends but this isn't finished yet. I've also shielded the control cavity and soldered the pots and jack; the pickup is yet to be installed. I made battery holder for the cavity and fitted this with a couple of screws - I'm quite pleased how this has turned out. I've also fitted the string anchors which was one of the last fiddly jobs. Hopefully I'll get to do some more work on it next Friday - I'd like to get it assembled and check the neck angles etc. before I complete the finish. Cheers Jez
    1 point
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  19. 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 shopping
    1 point
  20. This is a Fretless Bass Built from a Made In German Streamer Standard Body with a Warwick Rock Bass Neck. Has upgraded bridge hardwear (the German Streamer Std came with a Fender style bridge originally) Active / Passive Switch, the other switch switches the mids on the active pre amp. Great active pre amp an Aguilar OBP 3 which is worth approx £150 alone. Given it's a 'bitsa' build, I'd much prefer collection only as I'd much prefer that this was tested by a buyer. That said, courier may be possible so please contact me. I'm based in Chorley, Lancs, any trial or inspection is welcome £350 Collected. No Trades please.
    1 point
  21. @TheGreek has raised some good points, @jeff.nicol_scotland. The bass you've selected has a particular sound. Is this selection based on a like for that sound, or is that based on looks? As @TheGreek says, you probably should try out some basses and don't overlook the fact that the amp and speakers make up a good contribution to the overall tone/sound.
    1 point
  22. He's more polite than me, anyway. I describe them as flakes and fantasists.
    1 point
  23. I have one of these as my cheap festival bass which I don’t mind getting knocked around, great bass for the money, mine is a little on the heavy side but hay, it costs £150 and is still lighter than most late 70s Fenders...
    1 point
  24. https://www.facebook.com/groups/689090051102626/permalink/1822382701106683/?sale_post_id=1822382701106683 not mine, and if I had £350 I would be buying not sharing
    1 point
  25. 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
  26. Hey Jeff Welcome to the forum. As an absolute novice it may be a good idea to find a more experienced Bass player who lives nearby, possible here on the forum, who can give you an idea on what to look for when you go shopping for a bass. For many new players the only consideration is aesthetics - "I like the look of that.." - but there are lots of other considerations when buying an instrument. Find a shop with a large selection - I believe that GuitarGuitar is well respected - and go and try different instruments. Remember that two instruments in the same range can differ significantly so try black/white/sunburst basses even if you only after a red one. The best option may be to get to something like the London Bass show in March where you can try lots of equipment before parting with your cash or pop along to Jam nights in your location and have a chat to bassists there. They'll be happy to chat - after all we're generally ignore by most musos...
    1 point
  27. Oh my word...that has to be the prettiest thing I have seen in years!
    1 point
  28. Hi all, I won two tickets for the event next weekend, I'm thinking of going on Saturday, if you are interested in a free ticket for that day send me a message! Iacopo
    1 point
  29. Tickets are limited and marked up 25%
    1 point
  30. Holy heck, I have had the pleasure to try a Stenback. Yes, expensive but besides the tuners literally everything is made in-house and the Stenback I played put literally any other passive JB I have ever tried to shame. For the 1st time I got why you would spend so much on a bass. They really are that good. GLWTS!
    1 point
  31. Nice bass! Would love a Rick but the cost has almost doubled in the past few years, can't justify it at all
    1 point
  32. New Album Released TODAY!!! https://umusicmena.lnk.to/TheRoomFP BUY, DOWNLOAD AND STREAM!!!
    1 point
  33. I've had both and prefer unlined mostly but I do get a bit lost above the 9th fret I like this idea
    1 point
  34. That doesn't surprise me - they're both monumental bell-ends.
    1 point
  35. Well if you need a load of TurboBlue Tuffcab paint, then fleabag's your man!!
    1 point
  36. 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
  37. I wouldn't take that as reason to buy. You need to try them out first..... I almost bought a Big Twin II but tried it side by side against my GenzBenz Neox212 and the Barefaced came out 2nd best. A good friend and respected bass journalist/reviewer was with me and also felt the same.... saved me silly money in an unnecessary outlay! I don't say this to 'hate' on Barefaced - they're great. Just be sure to try any cab before buying as it may not be the step up you're looking for, or even need!
    1 point
  38. The Gen3 are pretty much the flattest/most uncoloured sounding cabs I`ve used. When I recorded the sound I heard from the desk was virtually exactly what I got from my Gen 3 Big Twin. So really, choose the Gen 3 cab that fits best for size and practicality. for what it`s worth I was really impressed with the Super Midget - an amazing amount of sound from those little cabs.
    1 point
  39. I can’t see anything up with it. Its a lovely Fernie ball preciseman
    1 point
  40. Not helping the "walk away" thing are you Mr Pickguard
    1 point
  41. and the coloured girls go 'doo doo doo doo doo doo doo"
    1 point
  42. Also this one is worth a look: https://www.cogeffects.co.uk/tarkin-fuzz.php
    1 point
  43. 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
  44. 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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