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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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DR Neons/Black Beauties/Red Devils etc etc are all the same string - Sunbeams with the K3 coating. Only difference is the coating colour. DR Dragon Skins are coated Hi Beams. Anyone who is after a 'normal' looking DR coated string, DR Silver Stars are your friend.1 point
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... and a splendid anecdote too, with all the trimmings. That you can recall the configuration of the PA you sold him 39 years ago is testament to the capacious nature of your hippocampus. I'm partial to a bit of French-style accordion, myself, but the prospect of hearing one at full beans through an over-driven PA is frankly insupportable.1 point
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Porn for @Quatschmacher!1 point
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It's officially called 'Pewter'. They made 50 for the NAMM show in 2011. Wunjo Bass has a brand new black one which is down to £1995, they've had it for a while.1 point
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a deceased pigeon on said item would also keep punters at arms length...1 point
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Cheap and less hassle than DIY. Roost-Busters1 point
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Paulownia is quite fragile in its raw state, but when you get some finish on there to protect it, it's fine. Also I've not had any problems with screws pulling out and I don't expect any. My Jazz has been strung for months now with zero issues and I've swapped bridges twice using the same screws.1 point
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Glad you had second thoughts!1 point
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I really liked my FGN Neo Classic jazzes.1 point
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to be fair, when ever I've bought them through ebay they've always put the value at less than $10 so I've always been ok, this time I bought them direct to get the heavy set, still waiting for the package so I'm assuming they didn't do it this time, same firm though, bassstringsonline1 point
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I really can't see the justification in their pricing if I'm honest. There's got to be a diy method that makes sense.1 point
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Mozzoforte were from Iceland , maybe the Icelanders slapped before anyone in the U.K. Did ?1 point
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Last night's gig was one I will never forget, and for all the right reasons. My first time out with The Grateful Dudes, and established Grateful Dead covers band I joined in January. Longest drive to a gig (yet) at just over 200 miles each way, best venue I've played in (Hebden Bridge Trades Club) and by far the most accomplished bunch of musicians I've ever played with. Decent sized crowd, lots of people dancing, sold quite a few band T shirts, people queueing up to shake for hands and/or hug us, very positive feelings all round. Drove home in pouring rain with periods of sleet, lot of standing water on the motorways, and the end of our road here flooded, so had to drive with great care for the last hundred yards. I was away for 18 hours, covered about 420 miles and I'd do again next week if we had a gig lined up. Next one's not until July at the moment, though. Somehow, it added up to so much more than just another gig.1 point
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Congrats. A nice bass indeed. My experience has been with a Squier VM 70's JB and after a few upgrades and fine tuning it plays way above it's pay grade. I think if I were to add a precision bass to my collection if very well might be the Squier CV.1 point
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As I said, it's a generalisation, I don't for one second think young people are blameless. You could also argue that it would be difficult for a frail wheezy 84 year old homophobe to go gay-bashing, because he would have trouble making it out of the front door, let alone punch anyone in the face. But see actual data for shifting attitudes below: ...but of course, more importantly, we all know the demographic divide of the recent 'big' thing we all voted on, after which attitudes (and brains) regressed and we got plunged back into the dark ages. Not a coincidence.1 point
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Actually I agree. What I do is drill then finish. But I plug the holes and cavities first with tissue and tape. If you're filling and/or painting and/or wet-sanding you don't want any moisture in the holes - it will expand the wood and blow your finish.1 point
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Sunny day so out came the camera. I never learn - in the event an overcast day would have shown it better. hey ho. Ladies and gents, meet my new Jake 5! 3.6kg of 5 string Precision goodness. I ordered BBM to sort of make it a 5 string brother to one of my Squier JV Ps, which is BBM and has some figuring in the neck. So I opted for figured maple all round - yum! - with graphite rods, 45mm at the nut, zero fret. Chambered basswood body, Hipshot hardware, 17mm spacing at the bridge. Passive electronics. Delano PC5 AL/M2 pickup - which has turned out exactly how I wanted with more bite and growl than the Aguilar I had fitted into my MM Sterling 5. I like it so much, in fact, that I have bought one from Adrian to stick into the Sterling to replace the AG-5P 60. For me this was a big deal. I don't spend a lot of money on basses (although I manage to lose a lot - how does that happen?) and after a slightly gone wrong experience importing a Yamaha BB5000 that cost me dearly was a bit wary. But I couldn't be happier with this one. If I were given the opportunity to order another one i would spec it out exactly the same. So probably not worth doing... Anyway, £1500 for the bass, £100 for an SKB hard case (which retails at £130!). Big grin on my face every time I pick it up. Or just look at it, frankly.1 point
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I saw the thread title and expected to see this:1 point
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