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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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Hi guys, I am selling this beauty, Sadowsky Metro 5 with some unique features. This bass is available only in Japan. 22-fret roasted flame maple with thin matte nitro finish. Morado fingerboard. Original Sadowsky hardcase. Mint condition, year 2013. Shipping included. PLEASE NO TRADES, I have too many basses, that's why I am selling this one ! Cheers.1 point -
S.MARTYN FREEDOM 6, 33’ scale, set neck, totally passive with one humbucker, 1 knob with tonality and master volume. Nothing confusing = Plug and play ! Brazilian Woods are top notch with a “to die for” Imbuia front table, just look at it ! Body is Vinhatico, neck is Perobra di campo with Ebony slices and Brazilian Rosewood fretboard. Some sound here : https://www.soundslice.com/slices/DwqNc/ And there : facebook.com/samuelluthier/posts/1185307034881635 S.Martyn FB : facebook.com/smartynguitars/?ref=page_internal&mt_nav=1 Open to trades but 6 stings only ! Price is 1950£ (Not 1900£) + shipping Bass is located in France Paris1 point -
I needed to refresh my hazy memory and found that you can adjust the delay indeed: http://www.ibanez.com/products/u_effect_page18.php?year=2018&area_id=&cat_id=6&series_id=156&effect_id=32 and this review is also cool and mentions it: http://www.greatguitarpedals.com/ibanez-weeping-demon-review/ and now I'll go away before I get too tempted to buy it1 point -
One of my favourite Gene Chandler tracks , shows you can play straight and still be funky1 point
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Cheers Andy, I'll send him an email.1 point
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In my experience, the VM and CV ranges don't even compare; any VM I've had my hands on has felt cheap and sounded weak, however I've had 4 CV models (bass and guitar) and 2 Matt Freeman Precisions (made by the same factory that make the CVs) and they've all been excellent. As Lozz, great instruments, and not just "for the money".1 point
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Gear 4 Music. I probably use them more than I should these days lol.1 point
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(Files a claim for royalties)1 point
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Subwoofer behind you on stage...in a pub? Sack the PA man.1 point
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If it seems pretty daunting, as you say, then finding a decent guitar tech is the answer. That said if you take it slowly and methodically there is no reason why you can't do it yourself and it is very satisfying doing your own setups.1 point
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Yodelling: Is that what they sing when delivering parcels?1 point
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I hope to have an HPF on hand too to demonstrate for the doubters among you.1 point
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I think I am actually slightly more confused now than when I started the thread.1 point
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Sounds like the famous chicken wire scene in The Blues Brothers!1 point
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What the f*cking hell is this crap? I'm a Boomer and strongly resent the implication that I'm an angry, bitter old windbag. Actually, I may well be angry and bitter and indeed a windbag, but only because I'm sick of endless injustice and blame being meted out to the poorest and most vulnerable people in society (by all age groups) when it should be aimed at those greedy, ruthless bastards who would aspire to wealth and power at any cost. Yes, I'm of 'that' generation. What of it? Are you really going to start blaming older people en masse for society's ills? We're not all swivel-eyed, prejudiced Mail-reading conservative Leave-voting nutcases. Shame on you for your sweeping (and totally inaccurate) ageist generalisations. I don't accept them and it's quite wrong to have made them. You might expect such comments on FB or YT, but not on BC. Very poor.1 point
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That's one thing I love about Basschat. You can never tell which thread is going to descend into handbags at 10 paces!1 point
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I suppose I should post this here now it's all finished.1 point
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