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Hey @Thunderpaws, I'm super glad you enjoyed the Glasgow gig, I'm actually the bass player for the Second Sons! Nice picture too! We're working on an album right now which is hopefully going to be out later this month! https://www.instagram.com/georgepricebass/ - Here's my insta with more tour photos! It was also a pleasure to work with GVF, they are great, great guys and Sam is a monster player! Anyway, all the best and see you soon maybe! George3 points
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Got the body all sanded and started shaping it Got the top done and started the back but got to go back to work so I’ll do some more tomorrow.....3 points
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I need to stop reading this thread. It's making me too angry.3 points
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Here my second fretless bass: Fodera Hybrid AJ Presentation Shape with spruce top and back. Simply a One of a kind with a no words sound and playability...3 points
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Got my eye on something so need to sell some gear first! custom build precision , zebra wood body, dimarzio P pickup, fender humbucker bridge pickup (both pups have coil split capabilities but presently wired straight) CTS pots volume/tone with 3-way mini toggle for pup select. Allparts neck jazz profile, gotoh reverse wind machineheads, schaller 3D bridge, warwick strap locks. plays and sounds awesome, looking for £4002 points -
They said they'd retired, but now there's film of Dirk Lerxt and Pratt rehearsing together again and sounding, well, remarkable. Perhaps they'll surprise us with a reunion tour? Fingers crossed. https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2005220929507190&id=12029662730659972 points
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Fixed....2 points
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Sounds like everyone had an utterly dreadful day, as I suspected you would. I'm really glad I had to work and miss the whole f%$&*ing thing.2 points
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Had a great time nice, nice to meet some new people and catch up with the old. Too many nice basses to be comfortable!2 points
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The HPF is highly valuable as an EQ tool as well though. If you set it to cut at 100 Hz and boost the bass control at 30 or 50Hz the net result may be a boost at something like 60-200Hz depending on amount of bass boost and details of you bass control's response curves, with a steep dropoff below the bass peaking. Voila, you've just changed everything about how you tailor your low end. By way of example, here's what happens in one of my amps when I set the bass control at 6/10 (a mild boost), then sweep the HPF over its entire range, which in my case is something like 25-130Hz.: So there's your boost in the low mids, if you want it, although a mild gain tweak may be needed too. The beauty of this approach is that you can tailor your bass EQ around specific room nodes that account for much or all of that "boominess" we all fight against so often. In practice this is a lot easier than it looks at first blush, at least IME. It's a very well known old school approach to EQ, as seen in classic Pultec EQs for instance. But if you just want to kill out of band mush, all good to that as well.2 points
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I had a gig last night at a venue out of town (Aberdeen) where they have decent equipment, so this time I did not bring my own in order to make transport easy (we're an 8-piece). I had played there once before, and I used my own gear that time, as it was a weekend of gigs for which I already had my stuff. They had a Hiwatt 200 tube head and matching 810 cab onstage. I like 810s. I like how with relatively low volumes you still 'feel' the air moving. But I struggled to get a sound I liked out of that thing. I had to turn down the bass a lot and boost treble and mids... so I suspect this is much like the Orange Terror heads where flat is mids&treble all the way up and bass all the way down. But even then... it felt far too woofy. I guess if we were a dub band I might have liked it better... I missed the sound of my Mesa D800+ and the two Barefaced Two10 stacked vertically. That's what I used last time, and I could still feel the air moving but it sounded great, powerful, defined... well, at least when the trombone player allowed me. He likes my setup a lot and often just stands in front of the mini stack, smiling, playing his trombone while humping an invisible bear2 points
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Good move. I'm not sure when production ceased. I bought it new at the start of 1990, the serial no dates it as late 89, which makes sense as they had to order it in. I know the later models changed the PUPs to EMG & then they stopped doing the PJ config not long after. The bass was originally black but 7 years ago, I decided to strip it down. I had intended on painting it, but when I saw the grain, I decided to oil & wax it. Here's a link to some pics of that process... https://flic.kr/s/aHsjuw23Lc There used to be an Ibanez website with loads of info about discontinued instruments, but I can't find it just now.2 points
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I've been playing about 45 years now, never put my bass through any FX and no one has ever suggested that I should. What did he feel was missing from your sound that a pedal would cure?2 points
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Also depends on what the requirements of the band are, other bassists present might have though "thank god he isn`t using a rake load of effects that would have really facked that song up".2 points
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If the drummer has to carry the kit and a PA round, what is the advantage over a regular kit? I tire very quickly of prima donnas who insist on having "their sound" on stage to the detriment of everyone else's. If any band member can't understand that the overall sound of the band is more important than what they personally sound like, I'd be getting rid of them or walking.2 points
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If you’re just playing four chords then perhaps, but I find a quick glance now and then is necessary when reading tricky music, or jumping up to do high fills etc.2 points
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Everybody should at least try one of these Glwts2 points -
Picture of tonight's gig (well technically last night's gig) . Anyone mention heft? He he .2 points
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Are you running it off the front pickup only? If not, try that. Below low A will sound muddy. I’d probably only play down there with the BOD if playing mostly clean signal with a small amount of sub rolled in to beef it up. Playing the soloed sub voice down that low isn’t terribly musical-sounding.2 points
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I was talking about a re-spray of a bass body. Why on earth would I be changing the subject to spraying a car? FFS2 points
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After seeing Ped's Wingbass at a bass bash last year which I really liked, Bastav's Wingnut and Jebroad's 20" scale bass I'm thinking of building something very short scale too. I work away a lot for work and it would be nice to have something to play in the evening when I'm stopping at hotels but it would need to take up only a little space in the car boot. I've got one of the cheapy headless bridges in my box of stuff and a spare MM style pickup so I've made the following scribble. The bass would be 23" scale so that should be good for BEAD tuning or EADG using the bottom 4 strings of a 5 string set. No idea about woods or finish yet, this is just an idea at the moment.1 point
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FOR SALE JERZY DROZD MASTERY VI FRETLESS CUSTOM PRICE DROP: 2400£ / 2700 Euros Located in Arroyo de la Miel, Spain. FOR SALE THIS LOVELY JERZY DROZD MASTERY VI FRETLESS CUSTOM, BUILT IN 2005 BY THE FAMOUS MASTER LUTHIER JERZY DROZD IN BARCELONA, SPAIN; THIS WAS A VERY SPECIAL CUSTOM ORDER FROM THE ORIGINAL PREVIOUS OWNER, EXTENDED EBONY FRETBOARD, 34 FRET LINES, WITH CUSTOM WOOD INLAYS ANS A EXCLUSIVE BODY DESIGN WITH A FULL ACCES TO HIGHER NOTES. LOW ACTION, VERY EASY TO PLAY, THIS BASS SOUNDS A M A Z I N G , SOUNDS IN MY OPINION "ALA YVES CARBONNE" STILE. THE MASTERY SERIES WAS OUT OF PRODUCTION YEARS AGO, PLUS THIS IS A UNIQUE CUSTOM DESIGN, SO THIS IS GOOD TIME TO GET THIS STUNNING BASS IN A GOOD SHAPE. HERE´S A VIDEO OF THIS BEAUTY IN ACTION ( IN THIS CASE STRUNG AS A 7 STRINGS BASS EADGCF); OBVIOUSLY YOU CAN GET A MORE TRADITIONAL SOUND WITH "NORMAL" STRINGS AND TUNING BEADGC. VIDEO: http://www.notreble.com/buzz/2016/01/02/jesus-rico-perez-ana/ SOUND SAMPLE -HEAR THIS WITH HEADPHONES- ( track 2 ) : https://jesusricoperez.bandcamp.com/ Specifications: - LAMINATED MAPLE NECK THROUGH BODY DESIGN (2 CARBON EXTRA REINFORCEMENT BARS) -ETIMOE ( A KIND OF MAHOGANY ) BODY WINGS -BIRDSEYE BURL MAPLE TOP, WITH MATCHING HEADSTOCK AND TRUSS ROD COVER. -DUAL TRUSSS ROD. -EXTENDED ( ALMOST 3 OCTAVES, 34 FRETLINES) EBONY FRETBOARD WITH FRETLINES AND DOTS IN MAPLE, AND UNIQUE CUSTOM WOOD INLAYS. -EBONY NUT -SPECIAL CUSTOM BODY DESIGN -PREAMP AGUILAR OBP 3, 18 VOLTS. -CUSTOM JERZY DROZD JEDX single coil PICKUP WITH WOOD COVER. -RECESSED WOOD KNOBS -JERZY DROZD CUSTOM DESIGN BRIDGE, ADJUSTABLE FROM 17mm. TO 19mm. -TRUSSROD AND ELECTRONICS WORKING IN PERFECT CONDITIONS, WITH NO SURPRISES. -HAS SOME MINIMAL WEAR ON THE EDGE OF PICKUP AND BODY BACK ( AS YOU CAN SEE SHOW IN PHOTOS) -SECURITY DUNLOP STRAPLOCKS -35" SCALE ( FOR ME MORE EASY TO PLAY IN TUNE THAN A TRADITIONAL 34" ) -COMES WITH ORIGINAL JERZY DROZD CASE and TOOLS. TO PICKUP IN PERSON, OR INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING CAN BE ARRANGED (PROTECTED IN A CARDBOARD BOX AND BUBBLE PROTECTIONS) AT BUYERS COSTS. PRICE 3500 euros, 3060 £. NEW PRICE DROP: 2400£ / 2700 Euros NO TRADES PLEASE. ANY QUESTION, PLEASE SEND ME A P.M. THANKS FOR LOOKING!1 point -
Chowny CHB1 Hollow Body £300 £280 now sold Purple Burst. 31” scale. Fitted with TI flats. Ebony fingerboard with crown inlays see http://chownybass.com/product/chb-1-2018/ Excellent condition - as new. I bought this about a year ago and used for a couple of big band gigs. It was real hit with the band – great sound and lovely purple colour..But I've converted to double bass so no longer needed. No case I'm afraid – so I'd prefer local pickup or meetup. Bit nervous about sending a hollow body. Im in North Essex but willing to drive a bit to meet up. Trade wise...well I'm looking to get a better double bass or doubler amp and could add cash....or maybe a compact light weight cab1 point -
Turn your bass or guitar into an organ! Comes complete with original power supply. SOLD https://photos.app.goo.gl/tr2kTnnADTkDgvMJ21 point -
Mesa Boogie’s exceptional Subway Ultra-Lite 112 & 115 compact bass cabinets, handmade in California. 800W in total (400W & 8ohms each), with custom neodymium speakers and high frequency horns, with premium attenuators, providing a powerful and uncompromising full tonal range, from deep, warm, punchy lows, through a strong, articulate midrange to clear, crisp highs. Stunning looks and outstanding build quality, with Aviation style bracing, tuned front tri-ports, black bronco vinyl, black metal grille, lexan corners and recessed, flip-out metal handles. Each cab is a class leader, consistently enjoying 5 star reviews. At 400W, either is a great cab on its own and the 112 can also be played vertically (with the logo plates moved!) if space is at a premium. The 112 measures 15.25”H x 19.25”W x 18.25”D and weighs only 15kg. The 115 is just 19.25"H x 19.25”W x 18.25"D and 17kg. Both come with covers and their original packaging is also available. For full technical specifications, see: http://www.mesaboogie.com/cabinets--simulators/bass-cabinets/subway-series/index.html Bought less than two years ago for a function band that parted company soon after, the cabs have only been gigged a few times and are as new. Selling with great regret, as they're fabulous cabs, but I'm not gigging at the moment, they’re much too good and valuable to sit idle any longer and funds are needed elsewhere. I’d prefer to sell them as a pair, asking £1395, a saving of almost £400 on their new price of £1794. Otherwise, individually, asking £825 for the 115 (£995 new) and £625 for the 112 (£799 new). Reasonable offers considered. I live near Farnham, Surrey, where serious prospective purchasers are welcome to come and try them for size (weight and sound, etc.), refreshments provided. Happy to discuss delivery and to package and liaise with the buyer's courier.1 point -
Got my eye on something but need to sell some gear first! hohner jack headless, good nick for it’s age, active/passive model with electrics fully functional. Lovely player and great sounding £2501 point -
So I was asked to be a part of Tyranni Flock, the jazz/fusion group of a friend of mine who is a keyboard player. He initially asked me to do his graduation concert, but we're planning on doing some jazz festivals now. I like these videos. Some sloppy intonation on the first video but overall, it's pretty decent if I may say so http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JV0avwvV2No http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=og2_-Se3ZZ4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SddgixjqJpA1 point
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Pino Fender custom Shop 2015 All case candy and case is perfect Certificate included Factory Thomastiks1 point -
Having being and still am an owner of a TKS S112 (in the for sale section), I do know what to expect in terms of quality and tone. Although this is slightly different totally I managed to get something usable. Cab arrived yesterday and I took the risk, didn’t even check it before I took it to gig. Thankfully, all was good. if anyone is in the market for a bass cab you jut have to consider TKS. Other than Bergantino I haven’t found anything to match the finish and workmanship. It’s second to none. Here is a snippet form last nights gig (excuse the bass face) and a big thanks to CameronJ for the cab, pleasure to deal with.1 point
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Cracking bass. You're a lucky fella.1 point
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Most excellent backup to my Maruszczyk 4 stringer. (click on arrow right corner of above box)1 point
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I was due to interview Jack Bruce. I had his home address and meeting details all set up, but the day before we received notification that the interview wasn't to go ahead. Of course, none of us knew what was to happen relatively soon after. Would have been an incredible interview for sure.1 point
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Just wanted to say thanks to Mike and the Scrumpy crew for another great bash - really appreciated the organisation of this and the lovely food. I'm looking forward to next year already!! It was great to meet up with people I met last year and to put some faces to names of others I have seen on the forum. Day went far too quickly for me and I didn't get to try half the things I would have liked to! The 1x12 shoot out was very interesting but I missed the 1x12" build as I was too busy chatting. As usual, there was lots of different and interesting kit. It was great to chat to Michael Gillett again - really interesting chap and lovely basses. And some cracking Markbass gear too - Marcus Miller heads and 1x12 cabinet took my fancy. I carried someone's (Norm's?) 2x15 Barefaced cab in - one handed carry - ridiculously light. I have to say thanks for all the positive comments I got on the basses I took, especially on the fretless one; I'm glad folk liked them. To hear what the fretless one actually sounds like in the hands of people than can actually play fretless was really rewarding for me. I need to practice (a lot!!!). For anyone that has thought about going but hasn't, you really should no matter what your ability or kit. This is such a friendly event in a lovely location. Thanks again to everyone for a really enjoyable day. Jez And I won a cracking strap in the raffle - really chuffed with that!1 point
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His response: "Sorry no, definitely not a Fender neck. Will amend my description."1 point
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Just ordered mine as a birthday present to myself..along with some rum...and a Dingwall...I think I’ve got myself enough presents.1 point
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that is what i understood1 point
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Hi all , just home from the awesome South West bass bash. A big thanks to scrumpymike for another great bash but special thank you to Mrs scrumpy and her crew for the amazing food and endless tea and coffee. It was great seeing old faces and new and enjoying playing with so many beautiful instruments, it was also nice to hear my old kingbass get a workout. Cheers Jim.1 point
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Ok - they're on! The bass I put them on is recently new to me & previously had flatwounds on, so I can't really do a comparison. Helpful video on the Newtone website with a tip of bending the round core strings at the right place before cutting. They feel slightly 'tackier' compared to other nickelwounds I've played, but that could just be their newness. They feel good though & more importantly sound good too! Obviously can't speak for their longevity yet, but if they last half the time as the DR's then no worries as they are half the price! So far so good. A pic of the bass they are on;-1 point
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Sir, that is stunning. Please can you tell us what that bass is? We can see you've changed the bridge and pups, but what was it originally?1 point
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As i thought - youre using an electronic drum kit, but completely ruining its quick and easy set up by building its own pa around it to replicate it sounding like a normal kit, and thats what causing the issues. You certainly dont need the sub for the drums behind the drums. You should be using that for front pa if anything. That leaves x2 speakers at head high level at the back - get them off the stands and on the floor as monitors to be shared by everyone so they can hear the kit and thats immediately a much better set up. As an aside, your band leader (albeit with the best intentions) is heading for a big fall with this set up. Hes building a great big backline sound but what happens when the room os much bigger and you need more through the front of the pa. Its almost a non pa set up - where everything is just being used as backline. Definitely not the way to do it, not practical, adaptable or helpful. He should be putting that amount of effort into building a brilliant big sound through the front pa, not backline. That way when more volume etc is needed you just turn the front pa up and it doesnt affect your volume on stage. Whats he going to do when the room requires much more volume? Turn the whole backline up and deafen everyone?1 point
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Monster in law is late for babysitting duties, dagnammit. See you in 2 hrs - save me some food!1 point
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Was he not saying that a car place quoted him £200 to spray a bass body?1 point
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Great great amps, mind, that bass setting scares me. When I used mine with Barefaced cabs & passive basses, I used to have to dial the bass back to 9 or 10 o'clock. GLWTS1 point -
It is very quiet. One of the quietest I've known in an amp.1 point
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You can go cheaper without going lower quality. Thomann now offers it's take on the Pedaltrain, it's branded Harley Benton Spaceship. they have diferent sizes, the boards come with gigbags included and they make bundles with PSUs. https://www.thomann.de/gb/cases_for_guitar_effects_guitars.html?sw=harley benton spaceship They also have them with hard cases. Just got one for myself and it looks and feels well made and roadworthy.1 point
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Blimey, they're shiny. I guess that puts that myth to bed then.1 point -
Hi Happy to help out if i can. Now based just outside Swindon... I have done major and minor mods...I dont have a woodwork shop set up at the moment but do still have the gear so its worth asking. Happy to do various re finishes..some woodwork alterations.(sky would have been the limit if i still had my workshop) Wiring ...to a point...pick up replacements...soldering..set up...re fretting most necks...de fretting... fret dressing...re levelling...crowning..neck shimming..etc. I will be straight up and honest about my ability and comfort zone..have done loads of stuff for friends and myself. There are a couple of build diaries on here...candy tangerine jazz bass...les paul bass overhaul and re finish. I have just finished a complete overhaul refinish and upgrade of a dire Warwick streamer bass that I need to upload as well. Drop me a PM . Cheers Carl1 point
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I got my hands on a SA Aftershock this morning. Must admit that my first impressions are VERY POSITIVE INDEED! It has a ridiculous range from mild tube to fuzz via its three overdrive engines with no loss of low end. Some comments earlier about concerns over its core tone - well none from me so far: it sounded just great through my Yammy BB1025 and Mesa M6 combo. With control over clean blend, drive, volume and tone you have an ability to tweak the sound quite considerably giving you an extremely versatile dirt pedal; and that's before touching the software editor options. I've been through a number of pretty good drive pedals over the past six months (Two Notes Le Bass, HGBM, TC Mojomojo and SA Soundblox 2 OFD) and this seems to take some of the best features from each. I've got a strong suspicion it could be a keeper.1 point
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TC Polytune clip. Never failed at all. Even in Very noisy situations.1 point
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played a wedding last night - we're an originals band, but we were given a list of songs and asked to learn them - not typical wedding stuff: Stone Roses, Kings Of Leon, Kooks, Fratellis, Jam, Sultans Of Ping, etc. Everybody was up for it from the first note we played and the whole room was bouncing - excellent! Really good atmosphere - I suppose when you've got a room full of pissed people who are going nowhere, it's always going to be good!1 point
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