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Hey guys, Finally got my order received, including 2 Yamaha BBs, Ashdown CTM head and cab and even an ashdown tone pocket to stay on the neighbours Christmas card list 😉 hahaha Obviously, matching 4 & 5 string BBP34 and 35 basses. Fit like a glove, sound amazing and don't break my back the way the BB1025 does. Extremely happy to have these. The ashdown is just pure valve bass amp goodness. Got less watts to play with but compared to my Trace Elliot 715 and Ashdown Touring 220w, I've got more tone to play with and its loud enough for what I need it for. I will be investing in some casters for the cab though, it's a heavy thing and the wheels on the back of the cab are practically useless unless you're 2ft tall, to use it on the 45° angle and don't need to move it sideways. All in all, feel like a kid on Christmas getting everything on his list to santa. So happy 😁16 points
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If not already sorted DM me your address and we will get a couple of fuses in the post today7 points
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Being let down due to illness or personal crisis is perfectly acceptable but being let down due to simply getting a better offer is beyond contempt. I would never work with someone like that again, they will let you down time after time.6 points
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Well time moves on and I’ve actually got playing again. Just home stuff in my little practice room. I am really enjoying getting back to ‘bassics’. I bought a Lakland Skyline P/J £600 off in the recent GuitarGuitar sale as I wanted a P with just 4 strings. I love it, such a good bass and the Plek’d board makes it a real joy to play. Then the desire for a matching 4 string J sorta grew and I bought a Mexican Jazz from Nick on here. In part I grabbed it because it had Hipshot upgraded tuners and luthier refined fretwork. It’s a joy also, two great basses (and my 2 ACGs and Rita) I’ve already added a Hipshot Type A bridge and some new pickups so some things don’t change.... What is different is that instead of learning theory followed by picking up tabs for songs I’m working on learning to improvise and use my ears more. Loving it all again. I hope a band opportunity doesn’t come along as I can’t afford a rig:)4 points
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Fixed properly4 points
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Trigger pulled on the A/O amplifier. You know, I've seen enough in the Darkglass promos past and present to know whatever I've seen is reasonably accurate, so no qualms. Delivery 6-8 weeks. Will report back on delivery.3 points
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Wise decision...now if you'd just like to drop it round into my safe keeping we'll say no more..😉😉3 points -
My newly acquired 1991 S2 (or S2 'Matrix' as I think it would have been termed at the time being headed). This is a bit of a timewarp bass - it really is in mint condition. It recently came into this country from the Netherlands (where the original owner resided). Maybe a member on here? I did initially think that I had a problem with a noisy preamp/buzzing at higher volumes. Turns out that the equation of this bass + my old Trace SMX's + the electrical interference in my man cave = buzzing at high volume. Tried it elsewhere in the house, at different times of the day and through a couple of more 'modern' amps and it's as quiet as a mouse. I'm really enjoying it and as @MB1 warned me, I may end up wanting more than one!3 points
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Wasn’t expecting this at all, especially the voice... Good band too...2 points
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Sandberg California II VS4 Bass Made in Germany This is a very reluctant sale. This is the new shape California II in VS configuration, essentially an active/passive Precision bass. Good as this bass is, I tend to gig with ACGs so it's a little neglected, and not getting the use it surely should. The pickup is a Nordstrand NP4 item, more details can be found here: https://nordstrandaudio.com/products/np4. This is a cracking pickup and absolutely nails the P bass tone. The bass is finished a custom colour with matching headstock and mother of pearl dot markers. This high quality German-made Sandberg bass is around 18 months old and is in excellent condition as I hope the pictures show. I would prefer to arrange some kind of delivery / collection / meet up if at all possible. I'm pretty flexible and willing to travel a bit if necessary. Courier would be the last resort and will be at cost to you. This bass would cost around £1,400 so do grab yourself a bargain! Features/Specifications: · Alder body with Maple neck, 22 frets plus a zero fret · Rosewood board with mother of pearl markers · Very light at just under 7½ lbs in weight (3.4kg) · Fabulous neck with a 38mm nut width and a satin finish, so beautiful to move around on · High quality Sandberg chrome hardware with lightweight tuners · Custom colour with satin finish on the body with matching headstock · Unmarked as far as I can see · 2-band EQ with active/passive option. The treble control acts as a tone control in passive mode · Comes with the high quality Sandberg gig bag and tools If you have any questions at all, or require additional pictures of any details please ask away and I give as comprehensive an answer as I am able.2 points -
I've just been offered the opportunity to join a signed band, doing gigs at bigger venues than I'm used to around the UK. My current main band play pubs, clubs and functions. I decided I'd be better to tell the core of the band (hubby and wife) face to face, so I went round to their place on a Sunday morning. I explained my situation and told them that I'd like to continue gigging with them up until the end of June, by which time they'd need to have recruited a new bass player. This fitted fine with the new band's plans and has given my old band plenty of time to recruit. They've not been dropped in the doo doo and we remain friends. Successful conclusion!2 points
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Just wanted to say that Ashdown have been outstanding with a beautiful Hayden guitar combo that has caused me a few problems (problems mostly of my own making I should add). We've had some challenges with couriers, guitarists who've used the wrong fuses etc, but Ashdown's comms and customer service are second to none; I love the 'why don't you pop in, have a cuppa, and we can take a look' approach (which I wish I'd done as it would have taken the courier out of the equation). Anyway, shout out to Guy and Dave for great comms and a really helpful attitude. And when I look at this thread I started, and then at my collection of Mesa and Ampeg gear, I have to wonder why I don't have more Ashdown bass gear2 points
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So those pickups would be considered ceramic as opposed to alnico, or indeed neodymium.2 points
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I saw some overwound neodymium Martin Herrick pickups on eBay with a 'make an offer' tab. I offered £75 and was well chuffed when it was accepted. That is £45 less than the usual price. I fitted them today and after some fettling I'm very pleased. Punchy and bright with great mids. I think they look good too. I initially installed them the same height as the original pups that came out (that are actually surprisingly good anyway). The Neo magnets are so strong that, particularly with the E string they were seriously affecting intonation and causing fret buzz! Lowering the pickups solved this although I was a little confused about what was going on at first. The originals have magnets epoxied to their underneath. I wonder if this is a mod? As I say they sound surprisingly good for Mexican standard pups. Here's a photo of the bass now and the magnets stuck onto the old pups:2 points
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See? You can check out but you can never leave. Welcome home.2 points
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Looks like we may have a different winner of the 'who's travelled furthest to the Bash' competition. No prizes but just the kudos of sitting on a motorway for 6 hours...2 points
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Reading some of these posts, you can make problems for yourselves if you insist on playing the original lines note for note on every occasion. If you really have to play a line and you can't, then the only answer is to practice it until you can! If I'm learning a song, I check the original version, then I have a look for the original band playing live. Many times they aren't even playing the original lines themselves. I work out what needs to be kept and what I can add. I make sure I capture the gist, the feel and flavour of the original but I'm the player. It's perfectly acceptable to make these songs your own.2 points
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OP is right to feel aggrieved, it's not good enough. Here is the best place to rant though, I'm sure she knows what she's done, no need to make sure she knows she is Satan cos' it's a small world on each of our gigging scenes and you never know what's coming or what's been missed cos' two people on the same scene don't feel they can pick up the phone to each other. Let it out on this august forum cos' you're absolutely right then let it go. Les2 points
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Works well for a tour, poorly for frequent gigs around your home town.2 points
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Move it to Off Topic if you want to get some serious clickbait....2 points
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After a a month or two of umming and ahing about whether to get the HX Effects or the Stomp and watching countless reviews/tutorials on both I've finally put my order in and, subject to the vaguaries of the delivery service, the Stomp arrives on Monday.2 points
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That’s what I find hard. When a song changes the verses, it gets me confused. I like regimental. Verse , chorus, verse, chorus, bridge, chorus, chorus. I’m the singer, so it’s less to learn by muscle memory. Chuck in variations and Im like, that’s not fair!2 points
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From where I sit, that's Game Over, Insert New Coin.2 points
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FOLKS: This bass is no longer for sale. I just can't do it, it would be like selling one of the kids. I really appreciate all of the interest and kind words in the thread above. I have decided to buy the 20th anniversary anyway. Sod it. You only live once.2 points
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'E's not a bass guitar, he's a very naughty boy!2 points
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I’m going to attempt to attend every Bass Bash this year so count me in. I’ll be bringing... Fretless Rob Allen Mouse Fretted Godin A4 FRFR set up ...@Frank Blank’s acoustic corner if you will.2 points
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Frisco I can handle for a guitar's brand name, but BRIAN?? Guy at gig: 'Cool bass, mate. What make is it?' You: 'Err....it's a... Brian'.2 points
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I got a second copy today as i thought it would make a good raffle prize at one of the upcoming bass bashes!2 points
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Now after I have had the Bugera BVV 3000 four years and eight months of heavy giging, the first two tubes have been reported fail by the Infinium-Circuit. The lights for tube Nr. 1 and 3 are on, which does mean that they run out of specs and have to be replaced. I ordered two Sovtek 6550 WE, and will replace the failed ones as soon as possible. As I found a source with tubes on an absolute reasonable price, the other four tubes will be replaced during the next 1 or 2 weeks, as the shop ran out of this model of 6550. They'll ship the other four tubes as soon as they have them in stock again. As the Infinium circuit is able to handle different tubes, I am fine with throwing in two new tubes to the old ones, as they advertised that you only have to change the tubes that are reported. Lets see if this takes influence on the tone, quite curious about that. I will post again when I have replaced the first two tubes, and again, when all tubes are replaced.2 points
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It's all gone too far! Basically a 3 channel rig that started life as a Muse rig...now I am back to 2 bass channels and one faux guitar channel...i guess think Royal blood. For those interested signal chain is P bass mid pickup.... tuner....lehle...to CH1...pitch fork with exp pedal (love this on bass and guitar)...T rex bloody Mary (seriously underrated)..Boss Os2. (Fantastic in a mix)..mxr micro chorus...Nobels trem....alesis reverb/delay rack (would like to change this for timeline/grand Canyon/dispatch master etc) ..out to Peavey Valve king.. (this gets guitar tone with octave up but flipping octave back to unity with exp pedal adds extra grunt when needed) CH2 from lehle ...Boss oc2.....animato (yum) ..big muff...sheehan deluxe drive (hell of a pedal) with ls2 in gain loop to blend in some crunch when clean...BMC (does a thing esp if you want mids boosted funily enough)...spectracomp....out to Marshall 7400 CH3 neck Pick up (woofer PU) on my adapted P Bass...Way huge green rhino (love this pedal) ....bass balls.(lol)..Big muff...FM pro rack..(love this) .EHX octave....prunes and custard..(great odd distortion sounds).. second Marshall 7400. P bass has 2 outputs. Board Works great as i like to play some G**tar as well.... if i plug guitar in to main input on board the signal splits through the lehle giving me the option to use wet/dry rig when recording. Downsides are power supplies and sheer weight...but sounds great from Sheehan to Motown .. looks good at night...lol2 points
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For sale is my beautiful 5 string Sandberg California TM5 in Lake placid blue. Selling due to picking up a Status S2 and no longer giving the Sandberg the time it deserves. It is in immaculate condition bar 1 small dink that I’ve tried to show in the photos. Alder body Canadian hard rock maple neck Rosewood fingerboard 34” Delano J style neck pickup and MM style humbucker bridge pickup. Switch to split the humbucker to a J pickup. 2 band Sandberg preamp with active/passive push pull. Original documentation and padded gig bag included. Based in Hampshire1 point -
I reckon you are right, it's not by much though1 point
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Nice to hear you are back in the groove.1 point
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Excellent news.1 point
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Definitely The Gallery. Wunjo is a good shop generally speaking but they don’t have very many amps in comparison.1 point
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They must be good, though - look how much Mr Rundgren's enjoying his...1 point
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Welcome to the club, sir!1 point
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This makes me feel alot better about my board :)Thanks!1 point
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Ghastly. Looks like design for the sake of design without purpose.1 point
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Totally didn't think to check the fuse in the actual amp head. Simple Google and now this...1 point
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Hi Dave I’ve got an Ashdown ABM 500 Evo ii and an Ampeg PF500. The Ashdown is way superior in terms of tone, heft and it has a tube preamp to give a little grit. The Ampeg like many class d amps is ok but a bit tonally bland and lacks the headroom of the Ashdown. My advice - get Ashdown to repair your amp or look for another ABM.1 point
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JJ was my first inspiration, but I want to offer up the late Alan Spenner, starting with Delta Lady (Joe Cocker). These guys are exactly why I went Precision and stayed there. Please let me just slip the 'r' back in: Jamerson. That's it for me, prob took me years to get it. What you give to the track is THE point - the great bass players are generous to their fellow musicians - use of space, the value of silence (rests), subtle trading... I like some of the Nashville session guys for that too.1 point
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It might be worth a few simple checks before you pack off the Ashdown? Are you sure it’s not as simple a fix as the HT fuse? ..that blowing would instantly cut the power, whereas a semiconductor would more likely give a gradual or intermittent issue and a transformer would just be spectacular (smoke, burning etc) The fuse could get taken out by a power valve going bad, so maybe replace any blown fuse and if it goes immediately again, then start a process of elimination on the valves Best I let Ashdown guide you through it - they are the experts on their amp after all, but worth doing some simple checks first PS - Martin Garton in Bury is great, but not sure if PCBs are his thing?1 point
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I'm pretty sure that Bernie will fit anything that you ask him to. I owned a most beautifully built GB Rumour which lacked nothing in any department - build quality which (at the very least) rivals anything else out there - why don't I still have it? I was far too precious about actually using it so let it go to somebody who now has that choice (Stratty). If you have the money in your budget (and you do) why not consider the SimS pick up system or the Enfields they're normally fitted to...now there's a cat amongst the pigeons.1 point
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Just to say I have had a few interesting offers but no firm sale yet. Let me know if you're interested1 point -
One of them kitchen sponges with the green pad on works an absolute treat as well for thinning the gloss on a neck1 point
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I just picked this up for £65. Indian-made E83 from the 80’s/90’s. Fender-style headstock, block string tree, hardwood body. Great neck, with a beautiful flame through the maple. The rosewood on the fretboard is really high quality, beautiful and dark. Frets are almost perfect and the ends are smooth enough. It’s a very heavy bass. I took the neck off, and sanded the paint back in the neck pocket, finding that the body is made of a dark hardwood. Not similar to the sanded one photographed earlier, but a more even and darker brown, almost like rosewood. The pots, input jack, and wiring have been upgraded. I’m just deciding what else to do with it. I was thinking of sanding it back to the bare wood, doing an oil/wax finish, and putting a tort scratch plate on there. Not sure how consistently the three pieces of wood will match on the body though. It’s a lottery with these, I guess. There’s only one way to find out and, once you do, it’s too late to turn back. I had been thinking about changing the pups for a set of SD Quarter Pounders but, to be perfectly honest, the stock pickups sound great, so I’d probably leave them be, and just keep it as it is (but with a tort guard and vintage-style brass bridge saddles). Hmmmm? Decisions Decisions ... Either way, this is every bit a P-Bass, in tone and feel. The essential vibe is totally intact. Absolutely no need to have spent any more. I love it 🙂1 point
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My maple Mk3 4 string in the group picture above got sold. Then a Mk2 fell in my lap to replace it.1 point
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[color=#000000][font=Georgia][size=6]I must say for a Bass of this Value, its one of the best Jazz 5's I've Played, For a Passive Bass you can get some Real Nice Tones, Very Smooth and Slap Tone Great, Sits Well Very Comfortable to Play, Light Bass only 3.68Kg/8lbs 11 oz, Recently been Set up by Top Luthier, Action Nice and Low, Looks Stunning, the Pictures don't do it justice, I Bought a Tweed Case, which is Included in Sale, has the Original Tools with it, I've had it from New, its basically in the Same Condition, Not a Mark on it anywhere, its really as New Condition as you Could get, my mates got the 4 string Daryl Jones, I played it and Loved it, at the Time I was looking at 5's, saw this One loved it and it Really Felt Good, but I have quite a Few Basses all 4's and I found myself Picking them up as Opposed to this One, I should have bought the 4 in the First place, I've Only Played it a Few Times, if your looking for one of these, you won't find a better one, its the Best Colour and Woods too, The Necks Settled in Now and with the Set up it plays Great, message if interested or can Speak to me on 07825-998034[/size][/font][/color]1 point
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