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The crowdfunding page ended today and I would just like to once again thank each and everyone of you for going beyond the call of duty and making a donation to this fund, I never thought we would raise this much to help against Funkinshui's and my losses after being ripped off by he who shall not be mentioned YET. You have raised a mind blowing grand total of £620 pounds and have restored our faith in humanity, just to mention once again, I was the end of the chain in this fraud and I ended up buying the bass face to face with the fraudster, which was his biggest mistake as the police couldnt link it to him. But seeing as I can id the guy without doubt and we know who he really is he should get whats coming to him. I have requested an update from CID and will let you know whats going on as things progress. I being the end of the chain would of recieved nothing and lost all my money. Thanks to Funkinshui being so genorous and offering to split the loss with me and you guys suggesting we open a crowd funding page, we will loose a lot less than we expected. I cant really put into words how grateful I am for your generosity, Basschat is awesome and the community is like no other I have been part of, I tip my hat to every one of you, thank you all once again9 points
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Can only echo Stephens message. Great group of people on here. Thank you so much.6 points
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HB PB-50 - v3.0 Becomes v4.0... *AUDIO CLIP* You'll be pleased to know that this will be the final reincarnation of this HB PB-50 Precision Bass. Yes... I know I said that last time - but Shoreline Gold, though a very nice finish, isn't really my thing. My thing is basses that are white. Or cream. Or aged Oly White. Or yellow, basically... you know what I mean. I was particularly taken with the new Player Series 'Buttercream' P bass - hence this refinish and reworking - saving myself £649. This one has a custom handmade Herrick dual-coil pickup in it - and very nice it is too... warm, taut and punchy, with the mid-range push typical of a 57-type split-pickup, but in a 51-type four-pole format. It's a beast... check out the audio clip. https://www.herrickpickups.com/ The previous version 3.0 bass is here. Now read on. Body refin in TV Yellow nitro Pickguard in Acrylic White Fender American Deluxe Bridge, Top-Loading or Through-Body Herrick Dual-Coil Telebass '51' pickup overwound to 11k ohms CTS solid-shaft pots, Chiclet cap .047uF, Switchcraft Jack in cats-eye side plate Fender Chrome '51' Pickup Cover Fender Tug Bar Fender dome-top knurled control knobs with grub screws Wilkinson WJBL 200 tuners La Bella 760FS Steel Flatwounds 45-65-85-105, Through-Body Stringing Is this really the final version..? I hope so, because I just don't have the time (or disposable bass tokens) for any more finishing shenanigans... I thank you!5 points
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I am sure that there is no aspect of this video that any of us will recognise.5 points
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Price drop to 2500 pounds, 2800 EUR. All original 1974 Gibson Les Paul Signature bass in classic gold top finish. Amazing playability all over the fretboard with low and comfortable action, no buzzing or dead notes whatsoever. Legendary sound. All electronics work perfectly. This bass is a jewel both live and in the studio. The finish shows some beautiful checking, superficial dings, etc, all cosmetial (check out the photos). Fine, solid condition for a 44 years old instrument. Comes in a modern gretsch hard case that fits her perfectly.3 points -
It's confirmed - delivery to @Len_derby tomorrow evening Here it is with its little brother: My 25" scale (PRS-scale) 6-string electric on the left is 5lbs 14oz; Neil's 34" bass on the right is 6lbs 6oz3 points
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Tedeschi Trucks - take the Blues and do all sorts of weird and wonderful things with it.3 points
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Limelight Custom Guitars 00142 J Bass light/medium relic Shell Pink with matching headstock FOR SALE £850, REDUCED £750 Limelight '60 J Bass with all the correct features from that era. Its actually one of the most expensive Limelight's made so far as it has been made to a high specification and built to be as light in weight as possible. The tuners are Gotoh GBR640 Resolites and are extremely light but still look the part. They are adjustable via an allen keys so they can be set up to exactly the right feel for you when tuning. They are also extremely smooth to use and are very good quality. The body was picked out especially as it was the lightest available but still made from Alder. The bass also has extra cost options such as matching pink headstock, mute holes adjacent to the bridge, stack knobs, thumb rest and strap button on the back of the headstock Product Description( From original sale at Classic & Cool Guitars) Limelight Custom Guitars - 00142 J Bass light/medium relic Shell Pink with matching headstock Specifications: Aged Nitro-cellulose Shell Pink body and matching headstock Gotah Vintage Reverse GBR640 Resolite light weight tuners Aged Nitro-cellulose finished neck with Tusq nut, clay dots and hand rolled fingerboard edges Specially selected light weight Alder body Quality vintage bridge CTS pots and Sprague cap Stack Knobs Mute holes Earth strip from bridge to Pick up Vintage wired Vintage type Pick ups Switchcraft jack Bass is located in East Yorkshire No case came with the bass, so delivery not so easy, but I travel quite frequently throughout UK so could arrange a mutually convenient meeting place2 points -
Beautiful Ken Smith from 2013. Top of the top line (08/22 edit : 8300$ new = 7100$ + 19mm option 600$ + 5A figures walnut 600$). 19 mm string spacing, neck length 34 ‘. Varnish is worn above both pickups (due to thumb action I suppose but you’ve got to look close to see it). smal dings here and there but nothing major. A brand new set of strings is provided ! very good playability and sounds = KEN SMITH ! Original flight case included. Possible trades : 5 str, 4 str (24 frets), cash my way or not depending the trade value but I prefer a high end instrument. MTD 535 or 34 (24 frets) with extra options matching the price of my KS or cash my way if not) Then .... WARWICK 5, FENDER CS 4/5, ZON 5, ALLEVA COPOLLO 4/5, FODERA 5, KEN SMITH 5, RITTER 5 ... Cheers Jer2 points -
..and by the magic of a rough hack with Photoshop, we have the full progression: Left to Right: Pete's piccolo bass, my Swift Lite, Jane's Nyhavn Swift and Neil's Swift Lite Bass2 points
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Ok cheers, that's really helpful. I was just trying to get my head around the difference between the two pedals listed (if any?) as one was originally double the price of the other...2 points -
I bought a pair of humbuckers for my B2A from Kent Armstrong and they came with surrounds drilled 2 on one side and 1 on the other. Might be worth a call.2 points
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Adjunct to this thread, I would advise anyone with this Hohner licensed Steinberger headless bridge to make sure the threads are really well lubricated with grease. I've had several old ones where the threads strip in the string pullers. Easily fixed using stainless Helicoil type inserts, then will be good for life. If I had kept mine, I would have done it with all of them. HTH2 points
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New video!2 points
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Looks good! Fonkay playing too2 points
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One of our gigs last weekend was at a pub whose landlord, Phil, used to own a different pub. We used to play regularly for Phil at his previous pub but the new owners cancelled all the bookings when they took over. At last Saturdays gig two minibuses turned up full of locals from Phil's previous pub who'd come especially to see us, a thirty mile round trip. Money in Phil's till and two fingers up to the new landlord at his previous pub. We were delighted to see them2 points
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Most of what is happening now is what I call "smooth blues" which is main stream blues for the masses. Like Joe Bonamassa and Gary Clarke. Blue2 points
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Got the top on and all back together The strings are VERY close to the edge if the fretboard I had a little play up and down the neck and the strings didn't fall off the sides so it might be OK?? If not I will get a 5 string neck and do it that way instead, Just got to order my strings and then I can give it a proper go!?! 😀2 points
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Just watching this on BBC 4 now. I'll be honest and say that this is probably a little too intellectual for my tastes but I am giving it a go. So what do I think? Incredible talent. Total control of each of his instruments. Is clear about where he wants to take the listener on this journey. Its just that I'm not at all sure where we're going. And not really enjoying the trip either. There is also a fine line between stage presence and showing off. I still haven't decided on which side of the line Mr Collier falls.2 points
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Is this a bass solo? Maybe. You decide... 😊2 points
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Pair of Aguilar SL112 blue bossa limited edition with covers (one Aguilar one hotcovers) These things weigh in at a Featherlight 11.4kg each and what blew me away was how much low end extension there is for such a light cab Absolutely won't split No postage There's one little nick in the covering on one cab (pictured)but other than that they're immaculate I'm in crystal palace but I travel loads for gigs so try me for a motorway meet up or drop off I'm also selling a Mesa Boogie m-pulse 600 which matches very nicely with the blue light!1 point -
We’ll soon be contemplating downsizing, so I don’t want to make the move with four double basses in tow. Here is my Martin Solo Bass. This one of the top of the range basses based on Martin’s 3/4 model but with the upper bouts reduced in width to get better access to all parts of the fingerboard. Needless to say this bass sounds superb. It was built in March 2015 and has had quite an easy life since. It comes with a gigbag and I can fit a Fishman Full Circle pickup if required. Now do the maths:- New from Martins this would cost around £13k. It is at present advertised on a double bass website for £9.5k. I’m offering it on this forum for £8.5k, no offers. It represents an amazing opportunity for someone who is ready to upgrade to a top class instrument.1 point -
That's a very long seven seconds.1 point
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I really like the figured top 😉1 point
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Nope, you can have whatever opinion you want, I was simply giving my opinion that I consider it lazy when someone calls something 'twoddle', when that thing is objectively only possible through years of hard work and great skill & dedication, especially when that person invested 5 mins of a 2 hour performance. I shouldn't think you care either, so we're both cool Si1 point
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Featuring my dear friend and band-mate Jimmy Copley on drums who sadly passed away last year.1 point
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Part 2.1 point
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Someone else has had a similar problem with the bridge and piezos too. Dealing with the bridge and wires was a pain. I never tried to re-connect it all as it was too much.I removed the peramp too so mine is fully acoustic with just the Full Circle. Fitting a new bridge was easy as the table is flat. from what I remember. I don't have the bass currently at hand to look. It's worth checking one out, especially the removable neck models as it will all fit in a hard golf case. Bring a bow too if you can do that sort of thing1 point
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It's an iconic, beautiful design!! I ended up settling for the poor man's version: the Washburn HB 35. Bought it back in 2013 and it has managed to outlast a whole bunch of basses which have come and gone1 point
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Oooh that's nice. Good to hear Level 42 without all that mad pop and slap Mark King does. That was just a nice balance and very melodic.1 point
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Go looking for a 1970s WEM Dominator Bass 25. The model number is hopelessly misleading. It's a 17W (usually misdescribed as 15W) all-valve open-backed amp fitted with a 15" Celestion rather than the more common 12" Celestion. There is no "25" anywhere. In good nick, these sound every bit as good as a B15 and normally go (on eBay) for less than £400. Don't buy a Dommie with the 12" Celestion, it just won't work for bass. Especially don't buy any of the smaller WEM combos, Westminster etc. If you really want just the head, then go looking for a Selmer 50W PA head. These turn up all the time on eBay, all-valve 4-channel PA heads from the 70s. You can just use whichever channel sounds best, or you can bi-amp with them.1 point
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Can't you turn the surround round so the damaged bit is by the high string where you don't rest your finger?1 point
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SOLD!!!!! Lakland Skyline Darryl Jones 4. Superb condition. Serial number: 140505144. 4 kg. Fender gigbag. Beautifully playable neck with bindings and block inlays. String through option, Dunlop straplocks and quality leather strap. 3 month old Rotosound 50's. Awesome jazz bass! Bargain £600 or nearest delivered mainland. Contact me for overseas price. Thanks1 point -
Hi have a five string Allegro. It's a cool instrument but one of the piezo's crapped out and as they are all in the wooden bridge, it rendered it useless. I disconnected the bridge from the preamp and there were no less than 15 very small wires to keep track of and then reattach. I ended up having a traditional bridge installed with a Full Circle which, IMO, made it sound more DB like. They play very well though and construction is good.1 point
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Hmmmm...sitting round for a while is a great time for sketching out and planning out the next ones1 point
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... which inspired Fairport Convention to record this ...1 point
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I was with British reserve/Allianz for 20 years. On the recommendation of Steve Berry, I changed to New Moon last year. Same cover for 1/3rd of the Allianz renewal.....1 point
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I saw the Yellowjackets on Friday night at Pizza Express, Holborn. The band were stunning and also very approachable as they out and about in the audience in the interval and at the end of the gig. Special mention of the "new" bassist, Dane Alderson, who gave us some of the most musical soloing I have heard in a very long time. There is a new album out later in the year. There not due to be back in the UK this year but this will give you a flavour of their work. The Pizza Express venue is a very civilised place to be as well....1 point
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You can’t top that. Looks beautiful.1 point
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IMO the first couple of Robert Cray albums were the best. Keb Mo, Jon Cleary and Bonnie Raitt have moved on a little but can still come up with great blues songs. The Fabulous Thunderbirds and Robben Ford are always class acts. Lucky Peterson can be a bit hit and miss but there are some cracking tracks on youtube. Bobby Bland's albums Dreamer, California Album and Reflections In Blue and his 2 Together albums with BB King are essential blues listening.1 point
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How about Hot Tuna..?1 point
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Any of the Robben Ford and the Blue Line albums get my vote, especially the first one.1 point
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Charlie is one of the most talented bassists/writers around imo - just listen to the Powafunk album to hear it - maybe some of the “magic” will rub off!! 😎1 point -
Two more jobs - soldering the wires and fitting the strap buttons. However, took the advantage of a little bit of cloud (not often in the UK we say THAT!) to take the arty-farty shots - taking photos in full sunlight is not an easy thing to do! Before those shots (and forgive the self-indulgence!), someone asked me why I've started scooping the back. Two reasons that can be seen in these two shots: It takes out a LOT of weight. Just look at how much wood has been removed - and this is a relatively thick body this time: It allows a superslim transition of the neck to the body. Again, this one has been made a little deeper (this one is 30mm at its minimum - my last build was 25mm where the body was basically the same thickness as the neck!) but still retains those pleasing lines at the transition. I've also left the transition relatively modest starting with a taper just past the 13th fret - I can always get the surform out if, after he's had a proper play with it, @Len_derby wants it slimmer further up Anyway, enough of the technicals - here are the fancy shots: As always, many thanks for sticking with yet another tortuous thread and for your kind words and encouragement - always HUGELY appreciated Andy1 point
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Due to family circumstances, I am forced to sell nearly all boutique instruments I have, only one can remain. I will offer all of them. Next one is this rare 1964 Dakota red Jazz bass. Limited edition of a few instruments. Alder body, quartersawn maple neck, BRASILIAN rosewood fretboard, matching headstock. OHSC, case candy, COA etc. 2000£ shipped within EU.1 point -
Huge pricedrop for fast sale!1 point -
Also worth following Andy on Twitter, he often does evenings of myth debunking and fact checking surrounding XTCs past, recordings, who wrote what, fall-outs, make-ups etc. Very interesting Si1 point
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