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https://www.manomano.co.uk/wire-fencing-uprights-and-accessories/nato-razor-wire-helical-wire-roll-galvanized-steel-100-m-731534?model_id=7315348 points
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Print it onto one of these, then, and let them...5 points
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Did somebody say “Envelope Filter”?!3 points
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Cut a cardboard box in half, corner to corner, so you end up with 2 pyramids. Cut a hole for the pole in the top. Paint black and you're done. Or, sell them for £199 the pair!3 points
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I've just ordered a Soundhound. Should arrive tomorrow I'll keep you posted.3 points
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I bet you could still rest one of these on them...3 points
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Had enough of this. Move on, nothing to see here anymore.3 points
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I would recommend learning to do it for yourself as soon as possible! Nobody knows what your favourite setup is better than you do. You may want to go to a friendly shop for help the first time, but don't ask them to tell you what to do, ask them to help you achieve the setup you want. Ignore strictly prescriptive advice about the exact number of thousandths of an inch (or millimetres ) to measure at the 12th fret and similar rubbish: while you play, find your own preferred setup - as in, the setup you are most comfortable with - and then learn how to implement it on your bass(es) and how to maintain it when the season changes and the neck relaxes or tightens. As I said, it's a matter of trial and error: you may think that a certain setup fits your playing, and then discover that it doesn't, so it's best to be able to change it on the spot and keep testing. You only need to go to a luthier if there is a problem such as a warped neck, a fret coming off, a serious dead spot, a defective machine head, malfunctioning electronics in the pickups, or similar. (Those problems aren't very common, even on relatively cheap basses.) I did my first setup on my own after googling and checking out a few links similar to the first I mention above. It's easier than it looks.3 points
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Beautiful condition lovely low action sounds great 24 fret maple fingerboard swamp ash tobacco burst weighs around 9lb comes with Sadowsky case No trades bank transfer or no fee PayPal £1800 plus shipping £1600 my feedback https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/137382-feedback-for-harry/?page=5&tab=comments#comment-32751182 points -
Ah, I see. I don’t need that much of an excuse to come to NYC as it’s somewhere I’d really like to visit. 😀 Here are a couple of nice Rendez Vous settings I found (played with a passive P bass):2 points
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D'Addario have supported a number of Bashes and donated strings to BC forum members via the Beta test group in the last few years... I won't have a word said against them....2 points
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FENDER FSR (Fender Short Run) ANTIGUA PRECISION - ONE OF ONLY 250 WORLDWIDE! 70's spec P-bass bass, from the Mexican plant in 2012. Limited run of a really special finish. These are very rare indeed. The pickups are 'pure vintage' and not the standard MIM - these were fitted as part of the FSR spec - along with 70's logo, thumbrest, stamped tuners, etc. A 70's P at a fraction of the cost - I've owned US standards that don't growl as much as this bass! The condition of this bass is, quite simply, immaculate. There's a tiny knock on the headstock, but my camera won't even pick it up. It's essentially as it was made in 2012. Comes with a Fender gig bag, again immaculate and unused except for storage. The previous owner bought the bass brand new, kept it for a rare noodle, so it has barely been played at all. I've got my eye on something else, so I'm handing this over. As I said, you'll rarely, if ever, see another. It's a very striking, and I personally I think gorgeous, finish. I don't have any scales, but it's a light bass - I'd estimate around 8lbs. You can see and hear about the instrument in this clip - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_1auQihQgQ&feature=share&list=UUnhGL4V4yYffUyJIbdfemmw Price-wise, I'm asking only £625 for this, and that includes UK delivery to your door. Please give me a few days to sort the box - I've got a NBD incoming, so as soon as it arrives (by the end of the week), I'll get this off. Naturally, collection is fine. Based on the Romney Marsh in Kent. Paypal 'gift' or bank transfer please. Feedback link at the bottom of the page. Any questions, please ask.....and thanks for looking! SB2 points -
Just to update my contribution to this thread. Replacement cable is winging its way to me in the post now that the bank holiday weekend is over. Great customer service again! Thanks @D'Addario UK2 points
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Oh what the hell.... Pm'd2 points
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If all goes to plan, I will be doing a live demonstration of veneering a bass body top. If all doesn't go to plan, I'll be demo-ing how to light a BBQ using a sheet of veneer and a wrecked bass body.2 points
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Eh..? What..? Did someone call..? Ah, the old 'clout the drummer' gags, huh..? Better than that you will have to do. Can I continue my siesta now, please..? (Yawn ...)2 points
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Di played the classic pro and gibbo version back to back a couple of years ago the epi destroyed the Gibson on every level. Playability, sound, price2 points
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In fact, it's a zero nut.2 points
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The big MBB5 Announcement. Three of Basschat's most illustrious luthiers will be speaking at the MBB5 during the afternoon. Timings will be announced on the day. The topics are loosely going to be: Andyjr1515 - How to finish your bass and avoid gluing veneer to the dining table. Jabba_the_gut - How to make a bass out of anything, including recycled sawdust. Norris - Tools, and how to not to cut your fingers off.2 points
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What about this?2 points
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Its because they are all made to order. They work... and made well - but you could fashion your own up from bits down Wickes and some gaffa is you are that way inclined.2 points
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Is it possible that he's just doing this because he can, rather than because it actually achieves anything useful?2 points
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Curses! Heeheehee Yes. Spondon is where I live. I am the only bassist in the village.2 points
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I used to wonder why I kept all those bass guitars, amps, cabs and associated paraphernalia. I hadn't played in a band for four years and at the time hadn't touched a bass in at least twelve months. I turned 54 and after being told I was too old by several bands I realised that playing music was a thing of the past. Idly browsing Join My Band last year I responded to an ad. Didn't get the gig. Never really expected to don't really know why I was looking. Then they contacted me. It was a cheeky request to dep for the guy who got the gig ahead of me as he was unavailable on New year's Eve. Part of me thought I'm too rusty, I'm kind of done with music anyway and shouldn't I be offended, maybe just a little? Long story short I did the gig, am now their number one dep, before playing I got my amp checked over by an old mate not seen for years and now he and I have formed a band, I also joined a soul band doing some really cool covers and just got asked to write some lines for an originals band. Rather obvious moral is you don't know what the future may hold nor how you will feel about music. Keep your beloved instruments, pick them up whenever you feel like it, leave them alone without guilt or remorse the rest of the time. Oh, and say yes to any and all opportunities that come your way, you can always walk away later if they're not what you want. Good luck with number four.2 points
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Following a Report concerning some reactions in this topic, I've done a bit of cleaning up. A simple misunderstanding that escalated; let's leave it there. Play nicely, please, despite the late hour. Thanks in advance for your understanding and cooperation.2 points
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She shouldn't have to, but 2018 is not exactly a time of tolerance and human compassion. We're in an era of intellectual regression. Actually it's not quite as simple as that. We're in an era abundant with intellectual progress and tolerance, which is being stifled by an increasingly dumb, aggressive and intolerant ageing population, who wish it was still 1842. And thanks to the miracle of modern medicine, they're out there shuffling about in huge numbers, and they will live until they're 136 years old. So it's going to take a long time for attitudes to change significantly.2 points
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Yeah, you'll see in that response from Sandberg that they say they use a higher zero fret. That is not the usual way, but it obviously works for them. Can't see the point to be honest, they're sort of using the zero fret as a metal nut. Why not start with the right size wire in the first place. The usual procedure is to have the same wire as the rest, this gets levelled along with the rest of them. This ensures perfect action at the nut as it's the same height as the surrounding frets. Sandbergs way does not.2 points
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I’m going to start filing grooves into all my frets to get my action lower 😂2 points
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There is a fair bit of misunderstanding about a zero fret in this thread. (& also a healthy amount of fact also) I'd encourage anybody who is interested, to research thoroughly on reputable sources. *Especially before filing slots it a zero fret to lower the action2 points
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Here are my two. The brown one is my first bass, bought in 1981.....although everything except the tuners has now been replaced in a 35 year attempt to create a Wal/Warwick/Fender hybrid!! Currently passive (JB standard wiring, with an additional series / parallel switch) as when the latest pickups arrived I was too impatient to solder up the electronics. It's had a new lease of life since I fitted a set of EB cobalt flats and will probably be going active again soon. The Wal is ... well, a Wal, just like all the other Wal Customs in the world.2 points
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Sorry but that's not how it works. With a zero fret equipped instrument the correct height at the first fret is set by the height of the wire used for the zero fret. No decent manufacturer, tech or luthier would ever file grooves into a zero fret to lower the height.2 points
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Last one of these I can find (sold ) on here was Jan 2016, @ £1000 SO YOU WON'T GET MANY CHANCES AT ONE OF THESE. Couple of hairline paint cracks where screws have been overtightened after neck removal. They won't photo, not exactly unusual on any Fender, especially a 35 year old one. A few little dints, knocks, scrapes, but it's in very good nick for it's age. Spec courtesy of @petergales . A case is included but I don't think it's original. Weight is 9lb 9oz. Model Name: Standard Jazz Bass Model Number: 019-2300-(Color #) and 019-2302-(Color #) Series: Standard Series Body: Alder Neck: Maple (Biflex Truss Rod with Micro Tilt-Adjust) Fingerboard: Maple Fretboard (019-2302), 7.25” Radius/184 mm) No. of Frets: 20 Scale Length: 34” (864 mm) Width @ Nut: 1.50" Hardware: Chrome Machine Heads: New Die-Cast Bridge: Standard 4-Saddle Jazz Bass® Pickguard: 1-Piece 1-Ply White Pickguard (No Chrome Control Plate) Pickups: 2 Jazz Bass Pickups (Neck & Bridge) Pickup Switching: N/A Controls: Volume (Neck Pickup), Volume (Bridge Pickup), Master Tone Colors: (549) Ivory Unique Features: White Pickup Covers, Solid 1-Piece 1-Ply White Pickguard, No Chrome Control Plate, Biflex Truss Rod with Tilt-Adjust, White Plastic Skirted Control Knobs Source: U.S. INTRODUCED: 7/1983 Happy to meet up, if you live in London, meet somewhere around Brum. If you live in Glasgow, meet at Carlisle. SORRY, I can't courier, unless you want to pay my lost wages for the day No trades whatsoever on this one, & i have another bass up for sale elsewhere (not allowed on here), need one of them to sell sadly. Feedback below, many thanks for looking, cheers, Karl.1 point -
Cheers Andy, I'll send him an email.1 point
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Next time I must remember to put more winky smilies or emojis or.... nah forget it, the moment's passed.1 point
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It will be the best for everything!1 point
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They work - there's only one problem. They look SHHHHHH1T! Guess it depends on your venue you - wedding photos immediately look rubbish if they are in shot.1 point
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Subwoofer behind you on stage...in a pub? Sack the PA man.1 point
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I'm no expert on 80s Japanese Squier basses, but I have a mid 80's 'Made in Japan' E-series Telecaster (cost me £50 s/h) and it is obviously greatly superior to my 2015 Mexican Tele Custom. The neck is just in a different league. They cut quite a few corners on the design (which must have saved them pennies at most) but the QC was first rate. They've become quite desirable - although at the time everyone slagged them off of course.1 point
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Thanks for saving me from myself!1 point -
The room is booked until 1700. There is going to be an Announcement later regarding the bash. Also, feel free to bring part projects, as long as they're relevant. I'm happy to look at partly restored Group B rally cars but it doesn't really fit1 point
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One of the best bassists and vocalists in heavy music. Huge influence on me. What a massive loss for the community. One of countless crushing vocal performances by the guy:1 point
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I especially like how the roadworn front matches the immaculate back...1 point
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I wouldn't worry too much about it, even though it really is all your fault.1 point
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Yeah a brass nut 😂1 point
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... and will, presumably, disappear up it's own of its own accord in the fullness of time..? S'only a matter of patience, then, as little can be done to change owt till then. One has to hope that the present young'uns don't age and become old gits as we seem to have done, maybe..?1 point
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Well done! The answer to "when?" is "now!" if it feels right :-) My first and still favourite bass is a 5. I do have three 4s which are just too special not to love (a Jazz Aerodyne, a GMR fretless, and a Gibson EB2) but I miss the easy playing options from the bottom B. My lead singer favours E, and it's a lot easier to root on the 5th of the B than on the open E. Constance Redgrave (Spikedrivers) strings her 4 with B E A D. Mind you I'm now working on single-string scales to break out of how easy it is to play across the neck... :-)1 point
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I went for the white one. It had to be. I do wish it was a bit creamier, but it is off-white, being a darker shade than the scratchplate. I've just purchased an ebony tug bar and some Gotoh long stem tuners as the Wilkinson ones on at the moment don't quite look the part. They work perfectly well though. Pics to follow when they're on!1 point
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Your 1x15 is more or less the equivalent of a 4x8. What do you think? As for the wife, so long as she's not the one hauling it what should it matter to her what you have for an amp?1 point
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What a great collection of basses in this thread. I cant believe i haven't posted in here yet. Although i dont own them any more all my Lakland's have been great, and i will own another one day. I'd love to know who has these now. Ive seen the 55-01 on here recently but lost track of the DJ and DD's (ive had two, or three including one i did send back to Thomanns)1 point
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