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I have decent gear, a car that starts, I turn up on time having learned the parts, I don't drink or take drugs and I'm not excessively grumpy. My ability is entirely mediocre!8 points
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Both entire wastes of money and trees. This place is far superior...5 points
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God YES!!! How could I possibly have forgotten those six?5 points
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Just had notification that there is 20% off all D'Addario strings at Strings Direct, until midnight on 30th August.* Code for the checkout is DADD20. Cheers, Pete. * Offer extended to midnight Friday 31st August4 points
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Weakness: I am easily distracted. Stre-- Look! A squirrel!!4 points
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He’s trying something untoward mate. i used to sell genelec monitors for fun, wait until a better buyer turns up.4 points
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I sold it! Squier Affinity 5 String Jazz bass aka The Life Saver OK here's the backstory. I live in the Midlands, Lichfield to be precise... and I regularly gig with a band based in Loughborough. I agreed to do a gig with them down in Taunton - however, they had van driver availability issues, so I agreed to drive to Loughborough and pick up the van. All the way to Loughborough, something was playing on my mind... you know, that feeling you get that you've forgotten something but can't quite put your finger on it. You mentally check... cables, amp, strap etc... all check. Get to pick up the van and move my gear from my car into the van. Oh dayum. Where's my bass? Band leader says, no worries, I got a 4 string P bass you can use. I'm all, nah, it's OK, I got time to call back via home and pick up one of my basses. So I drive home. Dayum. Guess which idiot left his house keys in the car... back in Loughborough. Time was getting on and there was no way I could make it back to Loughborough, then back to Lichfield, then get to the gig in time... especially as I had all the PA in the van with me. Cue lots of phoning around trying to find somebody local that I can beg, steal, borrow a bass of. In short, couldn't get to anybody in time to pick up a bass and get to the gig... so drove to PMT, walked into the shop and asked for the cheapest jazz bass they had and take it straight to the till. I think I was in there all of 3 minutes. Got to the gig ok, a quick setup and the bass is decent to be fair. I would keep it but already have a low priced Yamaha that fulfils the role of a cheaper bass. So in short. I'm an idiot. This bass has been played for approximately 2 hours. I bet there's examples out there with more miles on it due to being on the shop floor. It's in as new condition, complete with the original cardboard box. My idiocy can be your gain. Anyway, dropped to £150.3 points -
I don't often post on here but wanted to publically credit a bass manufacturer, since it's always good to hear good news. Long story short, I have a Sandberg California TMII 5 string bass, which I absolutely love which I bought 18 months ago second hand from Bass Direct. Unfortunately, a few weeks ago, it just stopped working, took it to a local guitar repairer I trust and he basically said the electrics are buggered, a circuit has gone, not a lot he could do without direct contacts in Sandberg etc. I emailed Sandberg directly (only hoping they might recommend someone I could pay to fix it etc.) But instead, I got an email from Mike, one of the service engineers, who asked me to remove the entire circuitry and send it over to Germany for immediate free repair. I did this, he sent back the newly repaired circuit (1 part on the circuit board replaced), with lots of good communication along the way and last night I put it back in. And it is now as good as new! I just wanted to commend Sandberg for their amazing customer service, all done (including free tracked postage back to the UK) for absolutely free, there was no obligation from their side, they could have just sent me back to the second hand dealer I bought it from. I wouldn't imagine you would get the same level of service from one of the other big guitar manufactures (although I've never tried)! So hats off to Sandberg....not just great quality guitars but a top notch company with amazing customer service too!3 points
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This beauty arrived today, a 1972 (possibly 73 but it's impossible to be sure, it's close enough for me) Ibanez P bass. Purchased from @Bassassin it's fabulous! Plays like stuff you spread on a crumpet, sounds great and apart from ashtrays is all original. I've taken off the pickup cover as it gets in the way but will probably leave the bridge cover on. I hadn't planned on playing it much as I have plenty of other choices but it is so nice to play that I may struggle with that!3 points
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Well that's not much of a secret ... you just told everybody!3 points
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Frankly there's so much good info online, I don't much bother with print any more. Though I will read Viz when having a dump.3 points
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I was once selling a zildjian ride cymbal on a drum forum, when an oddly named chap (Mr Cole Longway) contacted me, and in pidgin English described his preferred method of payment. Firstly, he would deposit £20,000 into my bank, and then, within five days, his "representative" would call to collect the cymbal, and his change. I had the cymbal on for £853 points
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That's as fake as a really fake thing... Even ignoring the cheap bridge, tuners and pickup, the body is wrong, the headstock is wrong, the "made in..." decal is wrong. So much wrong...3 points
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I got no joy with any of the hydro-dip folks I contacted nor from a local guy who does guitar finishes. Guess Paisley pink is too much for them ☹️ Undeterred I bought another Axe Decal skin.Still failed to get the skin round the edges 🤬I built up 5 coats of boat varnish round the edges and sanded out the skin to wood join 👍Went too far with the pink burst so removed it but the bass really looks better with a burst. 4th or 5th,maybe 6th, attempt at the burst it reacted with something and wrinkled 🤬 Sod it, the wrinkles are in heavy wear areas so I didn't clear coat them too heavy,it'll relic soon enough 😎 The 51 split-coil from Jess Louerio sounds fantastic wired in series,intonation is within 1 or 2 %. Not bad with a 2 saddle bridge 👍The chromes are on the shoogly peg 😉3 points
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Strength - the ability to burp reasonably long words although I have not yet attained my sorely missed good friend Paul Raven’s (RIP) eructation goal of burping the word archbishop, however I shall continue to seek this holy grail. Weakness - I cannot stop buying clip-on tuners.3 points
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Interestingly, whenever I join a new band I always say, "I don't drink and I hate football. In fact I hate all sport. Anybody got a problem?". These things are a step too far for some people. Especially here in the Glasgow area 😄2 points
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Thanks for your kind words, drTS. Marcus was referring to when he was at the beginning of his session career, when in NY producers would be happy to record the guitar sound through amps and cabs, but usually demanded bassists plug into the desk directly. As a result, he and his colleagues began to have preamps installed in their basses, so as to have some control over what reached the desk in the first place. Another point that Marcus makes, which makes me feel vindicated, is that the bass needs the mid frequencies to cut through the rest of the band's sound and avoid competing with the drums (especially the bass drum). He admits that those frequencies, in themselves, sound nasty, but have to be added to the overall sound of the bass if it is to be heard clearly in the mix. The reason why I feel vindicated by that is that I have always preferred the bass sound to be middy rather than P-Bass-style, which to my ears is far too muddy. I apply that rule to live sound too, as in, when @Happy Jack can't be heard properly out front with his bands, I will usually yell at him to up the mids rather than turn up his volume. 😎2 points
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I can only think of 2-3 members on here who would know who they are2 points
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No mention yet of James Dewar. He sang for Robin Trower for many years. Wonderful voice and, sadly, no longer with us.2 points
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Strengths: Will give 100% commitment to a band and expect all other band members to do the same. Scrupulously punctual. Will quickly learn material until I can play it backwards, upside down and under water. Absolutely WILL NOT suffer fools, flakes, delusions, laziness, slacking or ANY excuses. Weaknesses: See above.2 points
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Strength: I'm a drummer. Weakness: I'm a drummer.2 points
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Strengths: I can carry my amp. Weakness: I can't carry a tune.2 points
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I used to play with a band that was comprised entirely of deps. It was a singer/guitarist who had a reservoir of friends he could call on who knew his songs (yes, it was originals) and obviously liked to fly by the seat of his pants! It became his running joke to say to the audience, "...and at this point, I'd like to introduce the band...", then turn around and introduce us to each other - fair enough given most of us had literally just met for the first time.2 points
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I know a few guys in local classic car clubs who have been stung by the overseas bidder who will arrange collection, always paid by PayPal friends so perfectly safe*.One lost thousands and a car he had spent ten years restoring. I would rather not sell that risk it personally. *other opinions may exist2 points
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Gonna give you a pointer. Try and mix up the logo sizes so that they look good on the shirts. We supplied a single logo for the shirts we had printed; they looked fine on the XL and 2XL shirts, but wrong on the S/M/L ones (logos were too big).2 points
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I wouldn't have that in my house.2 points
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Time waster. Just leave him be.2 points
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When a guitarist uses these leads the labels aren't to let them know which end goes into what, rather that when everything is connected it let's them know what the item is at each each end of the lead. There's nothing more embarrassing than sitting your guitar on the floor behind you and trying to bash out power chords on the amp strapped over your shoulder.2 points
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If you get them the wrong way round your toanz leak out the pickups and make a mess on your pick guard2 points
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Excellent selling points in my opinion. Blue2 points
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Awesome Merchandise or Shirtysomething. It doesn't matter how many skinny hipsters are in your audience, the people who buy band T-shirts are invariably size Large and bigger, so skew your size quantities towards these.2 points
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Dear Basschat, meet Thunderblackstone.....2 points
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Hi All! Well this is something I didn't foresee doing anytime soon, however it came back to me in trade again, I love love love this bass, but I pretty much exclusively use my 4003s and nothing else gets a look in so time for it to go to someone who’ll play it and cherish it. So as the title suggests this is a Limelight/House Of Tone hybrid. Mark has done the body, neck, bridge and covers. Matt has done the pickups, the wiring and the assembly. I put together the parts, the celluoid aged pickguard, the fender stamped tuners, the gotoh aged neck plate and control plate, I believe there to have been literally no expense spared on building this bass and IMHO and other who have heard and played it, it's an absolute masterpiece. It also will come with a Mono Strap, Fender Straplock, red fretwrap and a Fender Tweed Hardcase and I am more than happy to ship as I have a suitable box. Overall this has cost me the best part of £1300 in total and I believe it has been worth every penny. The action is just perfect, the tone is absolutely wild and the overall playability is sublime. I am reluctantly selling, I need to raise cash and obviously this will take priority. In terms of trades, really this is secondary as in an ideal world i’m after a straight sale, however as I am getting a lot of trade offers, I won’t be looking for another Jazz Bass, I am not wanting a P Bass as I get bored with them very quick, I don’t need a fretless as I don’t use one, I don’t want/need a new bass amp as I am very happy with my head and cab setup currently. I am also not looking to part with any cash as that would be defeating the whole purpose of this sale. If push comes to shove and I do take a trade I would really like a 2 Band EQ Stingray or a G&L L2000. Please ignore the price at the top, i am looking at £750 shipped to your front door. I am based in Saltney just outside of Chester. Any questions just ask. Thanks. Tim1 point -
PRICE: £1000 I bought this as a backup for my Geddy Lee, however it’s gathering dust and not earning its keep so now must go ! Excellent condition bar normal marks from being used and a small lacquer chip on the headstock that hasn’t dented the wood. Neck pocket is nice and tight. Fretwork is spot on, no fret wear Its currently fitted with a Bad A$$ II bridge but I have the original still. All the metal work is included as is case case candy and hang tags. G&G case in good condition also. No trades sorry ! Im in Chester, UK. Features Equipped with two American Vintage '74 Single-Coil Jazz Bass pickups for an authentic tone Alder body with a 3-colour sunburst finish Thicker neck with "U"-shaped profile for added comfort Maple and round-laminated rosewood fingerboards with white binding and pearl block inlays Specially voiced pickups with period-correct bridge pickup positioning Upper-mounted thumb rest for improved comfort Vintage-style "Fender"-stamped tuners and neck plate Chrome pickup and “F”-stamped bridge covers with period-correct positioning Includes Vintage Black hardcase with orange interior Real bone nut enhances resonance and sustain Specifications Body & Bridge: Body Shape: Jazz Bass Body Material: Alder Bridge: American Vintage Single-Groove Steel 'Barrel' Saddles Finish: Three Color Sunburst Neck & Fingerboard: Neck Shape: 'U'-Shape Neck Material: Maple Fingerboard: Round-Laminated Rosewood Fret size: Vintage-Style Radius: 7.25" Scale Length: 34" String Nut: Bone Nut Width: 1.475" Inlays: White Pearloid Truss Rod: Vintage-Style Heel Adjust Electronics & Hardware: Bridge Pickup: American Vintage Single-Coil '74 Jazz Bass Middle Pickup: American Vintage Single-Coil '74 Jazz Bass Controls:Volume 1 (Neck Pickup), Volume 2 (Bridge Pickup), Master Tone Control Knobs: Black Plastic Hardware: Nickel/Chrome Tuning Machines: American Vintage '70s Fender Stamped Open-Gear Strings: Fender USA 7250M, NPS, (.045, .065, .085, .105 Guages) Pickup and Bridge Covers: Mounted Chrome with Vintage Accurate Positioning1 point -
I want another jazz bass. Even though I know I won't keep it for more than 6 months before selling it! It'll be the 4th or 5th I've bought. Every time I sell one, I tell myself "you don't like jazz basses. Stick to precisions and stingrays. Don't buy another jazz bass!" And here we are again. It seems to come around every 2 years or so. I've caught myself looking at for sale threads... another stupid jazz bass purchase is looming! Any other P bass players out there get sucked into Jazz bass lust periodically??1 point
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Up for sale goes a nice vintage Yamaha BB1000S bass guitar in a beautiful transparent red finish. It sports neck-through-body maple/mahogany neck with dark rosewood fretboard and alder body wings. Original pickups had been replaced with EMG active pickups with passive vol-vol-tone controls. Neck is comfy, smooth and straight. Truss rod working as it should, frets show some signs of use but there is still a lot of life left in them. The weight is about 4,5 kg (10 lb) on my traveller scales. PayPal payment possible (buyer covers the fee), shipping within EU will take £30. It will be well boxed and insured for shipping. More photos can be found here: http://s1030.photobucket.com/user/koval123/slideshow/Yamaha BB1000s?sort=91 point -
If they want him to read any more than those, they have to pay him extra.1 point
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Good thread! Strengths - solid technique, reliable, and I'm really good at coming up with my own riffs - which is handy as I've never been in a covers band. Weaknesses - Tone deaf. Would love to have pitch perfect hearing rather than having to ask '...erm, what key's this in? when jamming.1 point
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Agreed, mate1 point
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When is a Music Man not a Music Man? When he's Ed Sheeran? ...I'll get me coat.1 point
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At one point in time I was in a technically great band, all of them being teachers at the college of music - in both jazz and classical. We decided that we would not do any cover if we didn't make it better than the original. The original already existing, the audience didn't need a rehash of the same, but a new, fresh approach. For those interested, here's our setlist: . . . . . .1 point
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Ignore the numbers on the controls and use your ears, to tell you when it sounds good. Also bear in mind that when you are ready to play with other musicians what sounds good when you are playing the bass on its own won't necessarily sound good with other instruments in the mix.1 point
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The title of this thread is proper clickbait stuff and seems particularly poorly timed considering Aretha’s recent death. Our relationship with music isn’t rational, it’s emotional. What moves you may leave me cold; that’s the power and wonder of music.1 point
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Today I didn't do much (as usual by the sound of it!! ). I cleaned up the top of the scarf joints with a nice sharp plane. Then I used the circular saw to cut off the wedge of body under the neck that was parallel with the neck not the body before planing it all flat. Finally I cut out the bridge recess with a router. As yet I haven't found a suitable tail piece to suit the body of the Dragons so I have decided to make my own, this will need setting in too but untill I get them semi made I don't know what size the recess will need to me1 point
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The main advantage is pissing off narrow minded bassists.....................1 point
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I may be 6 months too late for this but Love Padauk It is quite an oily waxy wood when new and may retain some of these properties so may not stain well I would go for a fine wire wool ( not Plumbers) rub it back to base and re oil it as you would a neck. Should look great again1 point
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I would just plug with hardwood and a quality wood glue. Let it cure for twenty four hours and then mark out for the new screw holes and drill very fine pilot holes.1 point
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I stand corrected said the man in the orthopaedic shoes.1 point -
Result! I convinced my mrs to take the kids out for the day so was able to make some progress. Routing done, scratchplate cut and routed but still needs some sanding/finishing/screw holes etc. Notice the control cavity (freehand route), the acoustic foam is clearly visible. Amazing stuff, it is incredibly dence and even behaves like wood when routing. Plastic is still on the scratchplate in case you are wondering why it looks “dirty”1 point
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New side dots installed (just a light final sanding to go).1 point
