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And another one off the list. And I remembered that it's best to install the luminlay dots before the final sanding of the neck! Some folks make their own, but with the material coming in stick form, it is SO easy to install: ...and looks SO good once it has been, especially the black bound version. Makes great daylight and low light visibility even if you don't charge them up for the glow:5 points
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I had a young, rather drunk lady shout in my ear whilst playing with my blues band, asking if we knew any songs by One Direction. I shouted back "Ask the singer". Her reply, "which one's the singer?". When I told the rest of the band at the break, the singer told us the said girl had then shouted in his ear (whilst he was singing) "are you the singer?" - not knowing the context, he had been quite confused.5 points
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And another 1.5 items off the list. Just-a-nut positioned and back glued, and ebony trussrod cover cut. This will be secured with a single small magnet once the headstock plate has been finish-sanded:4 points
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I'm at the stage where I can start listing out the remaining jobs. It'll be a long list, but it's a milestone to get to that stage! One of the jobs on the list was to cut the hatch rebate and cover. I've used an offcut of the poplar top and the hatch will be held by magnets: So that's one ticked off the list and only 16 to go...4 points
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The branding is meant to be a little more casual than the engineering, but if the shoe fits...4 points
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Love him or hate him, Sterling and his staff do appear to have put some thought into this redesign. I quite fancy giving one of them a try....3 points
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Stating what so many do but it still puts a smile on my face and restores just a little of my faith in (some) humans when I only encounter good, solid and genuine people on here. Have never had an issue with anything I’ve sold or bought on here. Always smooth transactions and never any issues. Good work, bass people!3 points
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Wasn't very easy getting it all in one pic, but here we go. The 'amp' here is my headphones from the VB99 synth and the BH800 under my monitor powers the TecAmp bassboard under me' chair.3 points
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Bass people are nice people. Nice club. Nice.3 points
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It's seriously nice when I hear how people enjoy the forum. It's a big pat on the back for the mods, too - it's largely thanks to them that we have such a nice community here. Well done everyone and long may it continue. Sybil3 points
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The biggest barrier I have to getting on with Muse is that I've noticed Matt Bellamy's audible gasps for breath before every single line that he sings. Once you've noticed it, it's impossible not to notice it on EVERY SINGLE MUSE SONG. There. I've just ruined Muse for the rest of you now as well.3 points
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Then I'd argue it's not football that's hampering your practice.....it's beer and women!! 😆 Si3 points
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Or to quote Jimmy Carr: "oi, I'm trying to work here! How rude to interrupt. I don't come down your place of work and knock all the sailors c*cks out your mouth"3 points
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Primus, 'Sailing The Seas Of Cheese'. I bought it to see what all the fuss was about, what with Les being this supposed bass demi-god and all. Listened to it. Hated it, I mean utterly. Disjointed tuneless bilge with horrid nasal 'vocals'. Stuck the CD in a drawer and tried to forget that I'd actually spent money on it. Found it about 18 months later, stuck it on again to see if time had mellowed my opinion... No. It's still caterwauling nonsense and I still hate it utterly. Gave the CD away.3 points
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Selling this lovely example from Dingwall. In gigged condition, have some slight dings and marks from use (see pics) but otherwise in perfect working condition. Will come with its own dingwall (Levy’s) gigbag. original Bassdirect sales page can be seen here: http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/SJ5_Vintage.html Asking for £2000 collected from WD6 which I think is a fair price already. Might be able to post at buyer’s risk and cost.2 points -
Yes - where the fretboard is over the body, there is only room for the 3mm versions. Albeit I did them vertically (as there was no raised fretboard - the body curve was the fretboard) I did the same thing on Mick's Psilos: I put the small dots on Neil's fretboard before gluing it on. Don't fret (like the pun?) about the glue line, by the way - the joint hasn't been scraped yet:2 points
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Finished it now So, this is the closest I'll get to a love song. "Strings" refers to those strings that pluck at yer heart and all that. There's a heartbeat pulsing in the background near the end (and a fast-paced beating near the start too) and there's general confusion throughout so yeah, love song2 points
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There is at least one person living in France but I say un oef is enough2 points
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Cort Curbow fretless bass 4-string: Price includes Courier.2 points -
P-Retro delivered and fitted. Needed an extra hole for the second dpdt switch (amp on/off) but otherwise it was a simple job. Range of tones is very impressive - the boost is really useful and I love the split mid-boost or treble/bass boost - just sweeping that single knob gives a huge tonal range. The deep boost is really good as well. Love it. The east stuff is really high quality and Alan is a real gent. Same great lightweight feel and playability but with a totally new range of tones. And flick the switch to passive and it sounds just like it did before (perhaps with a bit more sparkle which is probably the tone cap)2 points
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Need to stop following this thread. I'm starting to realize i'm getting a severe bout of GAS.2 points
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Here’s mine ☺️2 points
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We make the git-arist stand on that, there is a lever...oh yes2 points
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I like Muse quite a bit (although not as much as I used to), and every now and then I sort of focus in on the gasping and it's all I can focus on.2 points
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To set on fire on stage?2 points
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I thought London Calling was always a tad over-rated but I bought it on vinyl again this year and FINALLY got what the fuss was about. I don't think it was the format (I'd previously owned it on cassette and then CD - twice), more just the mood struck me. The album I have tried the hardest to get along with - and believe me I tried for years - is Mickey mouse Clubhouse! Thankfully the kids are older now.2 points
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I genuinely was too! However, my own board certainly didn't have anything as incredible as say @andybassdoyle's impressive set up. I did eventually crack and take my all-time favourite drive pedal off when I made something I liked the sound of in Helix using a number of different effects blocks. Yes, it does take up room in my signal path on Helix but it's one less box on the floor. I have Native too and can confirm for those wanting to know, It sounds exactly the same as Helix hardware.2 points
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Oooooh, I knowowwwwww! Oh, I knowwwwww!2 points
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At the risk of sounding seriously pretentious, we are all privileged to be around to watch a World Cup this entertaining, this unpredictable, and this gripping. I've watched every major tournament since 1966 (that's 25 of the buggers) and I simply cannot recall anything that has been this much fun. When Japan -v- Belgium turns out to be a cracker, despite the usually desperately tight Round-Of-16 scenario, you know that all bets are off. My point? The bass-playing can reasonably be reduced or even set aside just for this short while. You'll kick yourself if you miss one of the great matches because you'd decided to have another run through Play That Funky Music ...2 points
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I think it's quite common to fit a mittel E with the weich set to strengthen the bottom end response2 points
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I have had a 4HH and a 5HH on order for a while so this has increased my GAS and excitement. The finishes on offer are great as well - the 4 will be Aqua sparkle and the 5 Cruz teal. Can't wait to get my hands on them.2 points
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Can’t beat this up loud in your Jeep or your Benzo’s2 points
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I've tried to listen to Jaco Pastorius many times, awful.2 points
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Anything by Jaco Pastorius, especially the Best Of double album. Frankly, I'd rather listen to The Bay City Rollers.2 points
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Very Probably Nigerian.....i think 🙂.2 points
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When I bought this bass, I was told the last owner bought it around 1970 in pristine condition, and subsequently had the body stripped purely because he was not overly keen on the “girly pink” colour (Shell Pink). It was used semi-professionally up to around 1980, then effectively retired from use thereafter, since the owner found a preference for more modern instruments. Hence, it is still in outstandingly clean condition and 100% original in content, including the often missing "ashtray" covers. Other than the body refin, the only alteration from new is a small extra hole through the pickguard where the finger rest was at one time temporarily relocated as a thumb rest. The object of the refinish was to restore the instrument as close as possible to how it would look today if the body had never been stripped at all. So the refin is in the original Shell Pink nitrocellulose, but with the top coat lightened and slightly yellowed for ageing. The resulting creamy off-white with only a hint of pink is a good accurate representation of the hue Shell Pink does naturally fade to over time, and this is further enhanced by introduction of some subtle and even lacquer checking . No “relic” battle-scars have been added. In summary Serial # L14865 Pots – Stackpole, both dated week 03, 1964 Neck date January 1964, size “C” (1.75” wide at nut) Weight 8.4 pounds Pickup DC resistance, 10.5 kohms Body-only refinish in original colour (pre-aged Shell Pink) All parts original The Bass will be supplied in a non fender hard case.2 points -
SOLD locally. A perfect specimen. In excellent condition. Will ship in a generic gig bag packed in a cardboard box. Alder Body, Carved maple top, maple neck, maple fretboard - 21 frets, G&L USA pickups and 9V preamp1 point -
Yeah they’re alright 🤔 Had one, sold it to buy a car years ago. Now I have the series one fretless five, on the right. This is even rarer, and sounds better.1 point
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With regard to the bass, have you tried splitting the input so you can have a channel for foh and channel for IEMs on your XR18 - means you can run different EQs - this will help greatly. Remember you have a compressor and EQ on your aux out also.1 point
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Although most of us hated it...1 point
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The combination of the Vigier and the Darkglass is truly stunning. The bass is second to none. I love it so much! So much so, I have another coming this year. I really have found my home with Vigier and now, with Darkglass too. The cabs are a revelation. Very pure and dynamic plus, plenty of headroom. I used to have a TC rig and though great, you could hear the "colouring" of the amp and cabs. As stated, these are very "clean" and pure. Beautifully made as well. I'm going to get another 2x10 in the coming months. Monster tones and sound 😋1 point
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Burns Bison?1 point
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Fwiw I talked PMT down to £1300 for the rack, the control and a few assorted cables. Is it higher than even that now?1 point
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It may be that they are still being produced - though online searches show fewer places stocking them than there were a few months ago. Yes, I had a 50's CV P bass and it was amazing. Only a need to thin the herd made me sell it - it really was a superb bass Since replying to this thread, I must admit, I've been looking at the 70's CV Precision longingly.... again They do look lovely, in black with black plate, maple neck and blocks & binding mmmm...... You have fuelled my GAS for one again Paddy! Lol1 point
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Different bands require different things so my setup varies massively. I'm not loyal to one type of manufacturer and regularly rotate basses. The rock 'n' roll band get this But a bigger show might get this and I'm picking from this (which is missing a Flying V, a uke bass & a fretless, purchased since I took this);1 point
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And a very nice pair too! Is the thin line much lighter than its partner, never played either but often thought about it.1 point
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Hi all 33 year old living in Beds. I’ve been learning for about nine months, been having lessons for six months and loving it! I love rock, punk, metal and a bit of prog but enjoy playing anything really. I’ve started to get into the blues, any recommendations for fast/hard bluesy bands much appreciated! i’ve got a MIM P that I play through a Fender Rumble 150 and a few pedals: ODB-3, LMB-3, pitch black tuner and Berlinger BDI21. Stuck them all on my first pedalboard today. Before getting lessons I played with a pick exclusively but i’ve since learned to play with my fingers and even prefer it now. i’ve been lurking for a while but feel it’s time to get stuck in, seems like a friendly place to discuss all things bass! Cheers1 point
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