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Dread Zeppelin are real. And awesome.4 points
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We saw one a few years back called Oasish, they had the whole Schtick down perfect, muddy wall of sound, no charisma between them, gormless looking front man..they were spot on! 😁3 points
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Full on - and take care of any EQ from amp or DAW. With a passive bass you really want all the output the pickup has to offer.3 points
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Never thought I would do it, but my aluminium addiction is getting worse and I have decided to part with my Sandberg VM5. I have ordered and got it from Sandberg in 2013, but I have switched to 4 strings soon after. It sounds great and has won most of the blind tests among my other basses. Mint condition (always wanted to make this joke). But seriously, it has some slight sights of use and has absolutely no functional problems. Now for specs: Alder Body Maple with rosewood fingerboard neck and matched headstock NO INLAYS (has block decales now) 35" scale Sandberg pickups with 2 active/passive preamp with bridge coils split Comes with original gigbag ~4.5kg on bathroom scales Actually has no neck inlays - blocks on the photos are only stickers, happy to take them off if you want to. 1100 1000 GBP. Based in London, but can organise a courier at buyers expense.2 points -
For sale: My 1978/1979 Pre Ernie Ball Music Man Stingray, great pro instrument in good condition, transition model; body and neck dates 1979, pre 79 bridge and serialnumber. Epoxy preamp. pots dats 77 and 78. Frets are in very good condition, truss rod works fine. The playability and sound are really fantastic. Weight is 4,3 kg, so relatively light. Generic hardcase included. £2000 Pricedrop £1875 WITHDRAWN2 points -
Just got and fitted a lovely new Electro Harmonix valve from our friends at Watford Valves, as recommended by Derek as an early breakup valve. In short it sounds fantastic in my Trace. With the valve pre set to full, the gain at 9 and the low compression at half, it gives me that tiny bump of breakup at the edge of every plucked note. Been pursuing that tone for so many years and have finally got it.2 points
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Paid gigs Unpaid gigs Rehearsing for paid gigs Rehearsing for unpaid gigs Rehearsing without gigs in the diary Playing at jam sessions & open mic nights Washing my hair Just saying ...2 points
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John West? Ah come on, someone had to 😆 🤐2 points
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For some its Spend a fortune on boutique basses i need, because i cant play on anything other than hand built basses, but never leave the bedroom with them, so spend more money on basses that im happy to take to gigs (and amazingly, i can play them)2 points
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Hi guys We've dealt with this character before. He always uses 'Gear' at the beginning of his username and joins from a Nigerian based IP (we've now banned access from all Nigerian IPs) but now he's found out how to use a VPN it seems. I'm going to add a warning about scammers in the wanted forum as it seems this is always how he contacts people. At the weekend Rik and I are doing some work on the forum and one job will be to flush this idiot away once and for all. Sorry about that chaps ped2 points
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My latest2 points
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If you'd read my post right at the beginning of this thread you'd know that the three bolt micro-tilt system was dropped because Fender's engineering practices and quality control did not allow the mechanism to be installed in such a way that let it to operate as intended without any unwanted side effects. If the neck pocket and heel of the neck have been machined properly a single bolt would be all that is required. It the mating surfaces are flat so that there is 100% contact and the neck is a snug fit in the pocket, the bolt is only there to hold the two parts together when under the tension of the strings and even then much of the force exerted on the joint will be tending to pull the neck tighter into the pocket. The bolt is only there counteract the lifting action of the string pull.2 points
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I played guitar for 30 years and have been playing bass for about 15 years and have never got it. I've had lessons. Read books. Gone online. Bought 'better' basses. I'm still a root, 5th octave player who throws in a pentatonic every now and then. I think the understanding music part of the brain is related to language and maths, and I (even though I'm 1/2 'foreign') can hardly speak a word of another language and had extra maths every Saturday morning throughout my school days (I'm not bad now, but I'm not a natural). But, I play in two bands. We get paid gigs and I'm complemented on my playing by the rest of the band (though of course, they could be sh*t too and just don't recognise if I'm good or bad). Learn as much as you can, if you can, but don't let it get in the way of enjoying playing.2 points
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1 x volume. Perfect.2 points
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I'm trying to get our lot to cover Only You - acoustic, fretless, mandolin2 points
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Speakon to 1/4” jack x2 GONE jack to jack x3 (3m/1.2m/3m) speakon to speakon (brand new 1.2m I believe) GONE1 point -
I use the TC Polytune pedal version and it's been the best tuner I have used in 30 years. Just brilliant. I used a Korg Pitchblack before and it was great but I ended up going through two and just didn't find them the most reliable sadly. The TC Polytune is about 6 years old now and still going strong.1 point
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I remember these being well regarded at the time. GLWTS!1 point -
9. Watching Cold Play.1 point
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It’s because they are all playing fantastic home made bases instead of practicing footy. The Koreans on the other hand, well their guitars are not as good hence they play footy instead1 point
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Perhaps Suggs response in the young ones is needed- Rik- Do you know any Cliff Richard? Suggs- You hum it, I’ll smash your face in.1 point
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I would expect this if dropping a grand, got to keep that bass in top condition1 point
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I have a Polytune clip as well which is also excellent.1 point
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Manchester, but willing to deliver around the NorthWest.1 point -
Already routed with bigger holes so messing with upgrading the pickups will be a breeze.1 point
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Tribute band from Liverpool, Crowded Scouse.1 point
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I’m a big fan of mashups, especially when they are done well. Seek out ‘Enter You’ (Run To You & Enter Sandman) also very good!1 point
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About 300 Suns I think, give or take 😜1 point -
Can you edit the title to show that please?1 point
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Or that the Germans invented beer mats !1 point
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And bored meetings1 point
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Break Wind and Fire.......seen many years ago north of England ...did they start it all?1 point
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Anyone seen the Sex Pis*ed Dolls? I always thought Shania’s Twin was a good name too, apparently real as well.1 point
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Wasn't there an Oasis tribute band called No Way Sis... Not a tribute bands as such but the band "Hayseed Dixie" do some AC/DC tracks.1 point
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2ME 2U. Unfortunately not a real tribute act, but should be.1 point
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Vary it to suit - it depends on the bass I'm playing, but also on the room I'm playing it in, who I'm playing with, and even what mood I'm in!1 point
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Bought this DE about a year ago, great player...........goes with my other Peaveys...............1 point
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The clear out continues.... As I'm barely using some of my basses (due to my Spector love and possibly having some new stuff incoming) I've decided to let a number of them go.... This is a fantastic, frankenstein/bitza 70's style Fender Jazz Bass that I asked the legendary Charlie Chandler to source, assemble and create/set up for me a few years ago using: WD Music Vintage White 3 Piece American Alder body finished in thinly applied polyester to allow the natural tone to ring through AllParts 70's style block/bound Maple board Jazz neck with correct Fender logo pre-included/applied Wizard Custom Jazz Pickups - custom built and handwound by Andy Blake in the UK - do a search through old threads etc to see the high regard these are held in. He has now retired but his work continues with Hot Rod pickups. Gotoh 201B-4 bridge for fantastic solid tone and increased sustain Gotoh Nickel reverse gear 'elephant ear' tuners Pearloid capped controls Pickup cover The bass is in fantastic overall condition with just a paint chip on the front edge being the only real noticeable flaw (my fault due to clumsiness). Hasn't been played in a while so could probably do with a set up etc... It cost over £800 to source, build etc. Gigbag will be included and of course it will be boxed/packed well for delivery. Payment by Bank Transfer (preferred) or Paypal (buyer pays all fees). Please see my extensive positive feedback thread for assurance of a clean, fast and trustworthy transaction.1 point -
Just bought a pedal off Gary, good deal, excellent comm's, great guy to deal with. Does what he says. Can't get better than that. Thanks Gary, Tom.1 point
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Just bought Gary's Mesa Diesel 215 aka 'Rig Of Doom' (thanks for letting me keep the name 😉). Gary was extremely helpful and welcoming from start to finish. Very happy with the cab, hope to see you again soon mate. All the best, Mark.1 point
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Just purchased a Peavey dpc 1400x power amp off Gary, pleasure to deal with good comms and item as described. Thanks chap.1 point
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Bought a Curbow (shipped) from Gary. No problems and a simple straightforward transaction.1 point
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Gary bought my Gator rack case. Drove over, picked it up and slapped the cash in me hand! A good guy to deal with - cheers!1 point
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Just sold Gary a Spector bridge. Great flawless transaction, great comms and speedy payment. Highly recommended. Thank you Dave1 point
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Gary purchased a bass from me instant payment via paypal. constant communication and easy to deal with. highly recommended.1 point
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Gary purchased my Hartke 115XL - professional and easy transaction. A real pleasure. Cheers Nick1 point
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[i]I too have bought one of Gary's many Spectors. Lucky for me he doesn't like fancy tops! It's a wonderful bass, and Gary is an honest and trustworthy man indeed. He even made me a lovely cup of tea and put up with my hoo-hahing trying to decide if I wanted the bass or not. I'm glad I did![/i] [i]Thanks [s]Chris [/s]Gary! [/i]1 point
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