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Well, it's my first New NBD for a while and I have sold a lot of gear recently.... I've had one of these before and as much as I loved it, I couldn't gel with it for some reason. Still, I had a Ric-shaped itch that I knew I'd have to scratch again one day. I knew the 4003 wasn't right for me as I struggle with the top bezel edge digging in to my forearm. The 4003S is a totally different beast though and actually sits very comfortably for me. I heard recently that Rickenbacker was not going to make any more instruments in Midnight Blue, which to me was a real shame as it's a colour I love. Anyway, after a few fruitless Google searches I managed to find one: brand new at a ridiculously low price. Given the likelihood of finding another one any time soon, I decided I'd take a chance and order it online. Past experience has told me that online ordering is a bit like a reverse version of Russian Roulette, in that five chambers are loaded with not particularly well set up or well cared for instruments and I generally always try before I buy, especially with Rics and their, ummm, folibles. In this instance though I was lucky: perfect condition and finish (no QC issues here), low action, no tail lift, quiet electrics etc. As always, the treble pickup was a lot louder than the neck one so after a bit of adjustment I got that lovely warm "fizzy" Ric sound that I love and that nothing else comes close to replicating. I put on a set of TI Flats and it's a beaut. Haters gonna hate and all that, but to me this is the best Ric I've played and hopefully we'll have a good few years together. Maybe I should call her Taylor...9 points
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I'm normally okay with that. My problem EVERY freakin' time is the guitar stand coming with me when I lift my bass to start a set....5 points
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My fave spoonerism? "You're a fart smella" - a compliment apparently.4 points
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To keep the brass sealed I'll use a spray lacquer, this is the final result. These are a great functional bridge IMO, and I'm more than happy to keep this on the bass as I'm also replacing the nut with a chunkier brass version.4 points
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Then, after levelling off the base, going slightly larger and rout the inset edge for the flush fit cover..4 points
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My rig from last night. ACG Finn with LaBella flats (what a revelation they are!) Ashdown Little Bastard 30W valve head Barefaced One10 and Super Compact. Astonishingly loud and full, a big fat creamy bass tone all night long.3 points
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I'd just let it go mate. You seem to have built up a resentment over nothing there, and its poisoning you. Why don't you share their social media advertising, saying that you played at the festival last year and you wish them luck for this year. You get promo, the festival gets promo, the charity gets more money and you get a nice warm feeling that you've done some good in the world. Everyone's a winner baby!!3 points
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I would recommend the original classic ska ... if you can get the feel for this kind of stuff then the other stuff will come easy3 points
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;Pressure Drop' would be a great start - just learn one or two numbers properly and get the feel of how it's done .......... musically it's simple enough but different. If you can get hold of a copy, Club Ska 67 is a good value album to practice with - Whine and Grine Club Ska 67 is the same + one track extra - Amazon have one for £3.25 😎3 points
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I bought this gorgeous Stingray in November last year, I got it at a very good price because, at the time, I was working at a music shop. Unfortunately, since then I've lost my job, and without going into too much detail, my personal circumstances have changed drastically. I can no longer justify keeping anything I don't use, and I've only played this live once, so it's first on the chopping block. It's currently strung with La Bella tape wound strings, which work really well with the mutes and the bass boost. Though I'd be happy to restring it with Daddario XL 45-130 of that's preferred. I'm based in Edinburgh, but I can travel a reasonable distance or post at buyers expense, I would prefer to send within the UK only and sending it any further would have to be entirely at the buyers risk. I'm not desperate to sell, but I would be open to reasonable offers.2 points -
^^^^IGNORE THAT PRICE^^^^^^ PRICE DROP: £1200 A reluctant sale of one of the most beautiful basses I have owned: Serial number: D 143113 08 Article number: 0415050001BZZEBOWW produced: -> 2008-04-08 Description: CO Infinity SN TCS, 5-string Natural Oil finish Zebrano body Ovangkol neck Black hardware Made in Germany Marks and dings are as pictured, the marks on the fingers board were harder to capture, however in it's previous ownership somebody has been doing some string bending, the playing is not effected at all and might I add this is a wonderfully well built and great sounding bass. I bought this from Bass Centre in 2010 and it has been played and loved. The only issue it has is with the volume knob; when it is set to 0%(Full Anti-Clockwise Turn) it seems to think it is at about 40% volume, then it increases normally until it eventually hits 100%, as it continues to turn it then cuts out, then starts at 0% and finally finishing on the 40% at full turn clockwise.I've never had a knob do this however I imagine it needs a totally new push pull knob. Hopefully that made sense, the volume knob is still usable, it has even been gigged like this a few times. I might fix it however I am completely tied up in my work for the new charity I am launching relating to Musicians and Mental Health, really can't give too much away on that just yet, I will though throughout this forum when I can and where I am of course allowed. Thank you for looking.2 points -
For sale (no trades) at £300 collected in London or £320 posted. Update: now sold There is a full set of photos here: https://imgur.com/a/G5lq8CY I bought this bass new in November 2018. Full specs here: https://uk.yamaha.com/en/products/musical_instruments/guitars_basses/el_basses/bb_2017/400_series.html It is a great PJ with excellent fit and finish. I love the pickups and there is a clarity to their sound. Selling due to moving home and reducing number of basses I own. Any speckling or marks in the photos are reflections, as the gloss finish is quite reflective under bright lights and I have a textured ceiling. Please ask me for clarification if you have any concerns or questions. When I bought this bass, there was one slightly wobbly tuning machine. I applied a small amount of superglue which has addressed this issue to my satisfaction. However, I did mention this to the seller who then sent me a replacement machine, which is unopened and included in this sale. The tort pickguard was custom made by Jack's Instrument Services. The original cream one is unused (still with the protective film), and is also included in this sale. Collection from south-west London until the end of February, or north London from March onwards. I can post for £20 within the UK. Sorry, no postage outside of UK. No gig bag included.2 points -
***Bass is now sold*** For sale is my G&L L-1000 from 1983. The bass is in great condition, sounds fantastic and looks phenomenal. It will be shipped in an original G&G flight case. The instrument is located in Denmark. I never thought I would be putting this up for sale but ever since I picked up a Dingwall NG2 I've been longing for a Super P. So a straight sale would be preferred.2 points -
My birthplace, the Whitstable and Tankerton Maternity Hospital.2 points
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That effing strap twist alway gets me. I swear there's a strap consipracy going on, and the strap knows it winds me up. It's not like it's just one strap, either. I have around 4 and the cunning bustards all do it. Like bungee cords that always manage to hit you in the bluddy face, the strap twists out of sheer bluddy mindedness. Accidently kicking the muthas down the stairs doesnt help at all. They're so light they just shake it off. I may take my Black & Decker heat gun to the next one and see how it likes that bad boy2 points
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Love it but funds are too tight unfortunately. GLWTS!2 points -
It is actually a trick caused by perspective. The neck has a really nasty twist in it and is approx 6" wide! 😀2 points
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Ah, yes! I saw this over on the Dingwall megathread. A lovely beast - congrats. I really must do a NBD thread for my newly acquired Super P...2 points
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If you’re going to play a ska set , this is a must ,it’s not too difficult and a great rhythm 🙂2 points
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I have a spare old one, if you want one to match the tarnished look of the other 3! PM me your address if you want it.2 points
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Some favourites2 points
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Very nice Nick, nicest colour on a Rick by far.....I am a bit biased though.2 points
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This is my Aria after the body refinish:2 points
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Very pretty colour!2 points
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Also on this topic of Relic, remember buying a brand new shiny bass is a hard thing, the first “ding” in that new pristine instrument is always gutting. - Which is another good reason to buy a pre relic’d bass. A. Because relic’s look badass B. To the crowd you’ve played that bass more than eaten hot dinners C. Because even if you ding it or dent it, it will all blend in, you will be no sadder than when you bought it, because the dents won’t look out of place unlike on a non Relic version.2 points
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One word: Catholicism. Left = the Devil = evil. I still have at least one friend who averts her eyes when she sees me doing something with the 'wrong' hand, and who is happy that her left-handed older brother was forced by family and school to learn to write right-handed. Even if she's never been able to read his handwriting as a result. Thank God for computers, huh? We went to high school together; similar backgrounds, main difference between us being, she and her family are religious, I and mine are not. We're all well over 50. I do hope things have changed now.2 points
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I’m on the mobile just now , I daren’t try edit the poll on it as I’ll bollox it all up , I’ll try in the morning on a real machine2 points
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Sounds good to me. Maybe Cato needs to wear a support with all the bollox he's coming out with., None intended Cato.2 points
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Lush. I think that blue colour goes nice with the reddish Ric' fretboard, which has shown well in the photographs. 😎 So are you saying it's comfortable because of the slightly rounded edges on the "S" body, vs the sharp edges of a bound body? It is very lovely... give me a shout if you decide to sell it. Local collection not a problem! 😜2 points
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They did disappear for a while, then came back. I stopped taking them seriously when I saw an interview with the owner, whose name escapes me, where said that he got the inspiration for his speakers in a vision from God. I might have thought better of it had he said it came in a vision while doing peyote and listening to Clapton.2 points
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If you want to sound authentic it never hurts to spend a lot of time listening to authentic recordings, whatever the genre in question - the main question I would be asking in this instance is what sort of sound is he trying to create, or this or something in between from Brit two tone era Different folks have somewhat different terms of reference depending usually on how old they are...2 points
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I used to find that with records. The time spent searching in record shops ( no interweb back then) and tracking down pieces of obscura was equally as pleasurable as finally placing the needle on the vinyl in question, sometimes more so2 points
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Absolutely this. I know it sounds clichéd but it really is about the feel. You can play all the right notes in the right order at the right time, but unless you're really feeling it it doesn't sound authentic.2 points
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Hagstrom Super Swede Bass Up for sale is a pretty Hagstrom Super Swede Bass! This is a great jazz bass interpretation from the swedish company, that really has a character of its own. This bass looks awesome with its neck through construction, binding and blocks, and 2x2 headstock. Its not very well visible in the pictures, but the pretty red finish is transparent, so it shows some grain! The bass is in great shape, and I would say it pretty much looks near new. No damages to be found, and all works perfect. One thing I should point out is that this is a real featherweight!! According to my bathroom scales, this bass only weighs 3,17 kilo´s! I got this pretty instrument in a trade recently, but actually don´t have a use it. So it may move on. A generic hardcase is included in the sale. Factory specs that I found on Hagstroms website : Super Swede Bass Specs Body Double Cutaway - Original 1980 Super Swede Bass Design All Mahogany Neck Neck Through Body Material: Mahogany Truss Rod: H-Expander™ Deep “D” Profile Radius: 15" Fingerboard/Nut Material: Resinator™ Nut: Graph Tech™ Black Tusq XL 40 mm nut Fretboard: Resinator™ Fretboard Inlays: Hagstrom Perloid Block Inlays Frets: 20 Medium Jumbo Tuning Keys: Hagstrom Design 22:1 Tuning Pegs Scale Length: 34“ / 964 mm Electronics Pickups: 2 x Hagstrom Design J-Quad - quad-stacked Humbucker Controls: 2 x Volume, 1 x Tone Chrome Knobs Parts Bridge: Hagstrom Individual Adjustable Direct-Mount Saddles Tuning Keys: Hagstrom Design 21:1 Tuning Pegs I´m asking 750 euros (650 gbp) Tradewise I am mainly interested in a Gibson G3, the right stingray (preferably early 90s; lacquered neck, 2eq, mutes...), or a Fender musicmaster bass. I could add a little gear if needed.1 point -
I had one of these... amazing passive bass with a perfect neck. GLWTS!1 point
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That’s gorgeous!1 point
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We've just added it to our Glam Rock section, goes down very well indeed. Plus, it's a fun bass line.1 point
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I think I read they’re using big rigs and blades on the two models1 point
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**PRICE DROP NOW £45!!** Digitech Synth Wah with box and manual. Excellent condition. Perfect for Muse type stuff or just playing Tom Sawyer all day. £55 + £5 UK postage, or try before you buy in Southwell, Nottinghamshire. Cheers!1 point -
Lovely, congrats John1 point
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I just worry our fan might buy a ticket for the festival and end up disappointed.1 point
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I wonder if left handed people, who play other instruments, get hung up about having special instruments for them. I don't recall ever seeing a left handed piano or trombone etc. Can you play a flute with it sticking out to your left? Pianos (and keyboards in general) are a good case to look at because the melody is usually played with the right hand and the left hand provides a steady bass section. You would assume that left handed players will not be as nimble over the keys as a right hander. It seems that only guitar players make a thing about being left handed and wanting special instruments made for them. I like being left handed but have no problem in adapting to playing as a right handed person would. Whichever way I play, I'm still rubbish!1 point
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Very very sound advice1 point
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I work offshore and on the current installation I was walking past the Rec room the other day when I heard someone noodling on a bass. I investigated and found one of the supervisors playing a cheap Yamaha bass through a Fender Rumble. He explained that the welfare dept. Had paid for some cheap gear to muck about on. He said he was actually a guitarist but was trying out the bass as it had just arrived. I said I play the bass and he said, great, we can have a jam some evening. I went along a few nights later when I spotted him in there. He offered me the bass and plugged me into the amp. Everything left me! I was all fingers and thumbs. Everything I tried ended up being a mess. I couldn’t understand it. I’d played all of this stuff until I knew it back to front. I can only think that playing an instrument that I’m not used to and also being aware that people are going to be judging you must affect my nerves. Im fine playing rehearsed songs in a bar with the band. For some reason music shops and any other situations where you feel pressurised into delivering a solo performance and I just turn into a vacuum. Things I could play at home with flair, turn into a mess of fluffed notes and forgotten passages. It annoys me so much because you can feel them thinking, he talked a good gig but really he’s crap.1 point
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So someone is selling a Squier Musicmaster. £600 however, didn't realise they were worth that these days!1 point
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Great colour, I have the same coloured Jazz with pea green scratch guard. It will look great 👍🏻👍🏻 Mark is a great guy to deal with to.1 point
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Try a couple of wedges under the top cab ? The MarkBass wedge may be too much so a couple of door wedges maybe just to direct the sound up a bit towards the ears.1 point
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Go on then.... I’ll play.1 point
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Friday night - singist has a filthy cold and has pretty much lost his voice but its a new gig for us so he decides to give it a go. 3 songs in and we're thinking we might not make it through but we slog on till half time. He warms up bit and we struggle through. It turns into a decent night. Until the load out....the DJ starts at 1am and about 200 kids pile in as its the only place in Hertford open late. And they're all in between us and the exit - doh! We eventually manage to get everything out of a fire door to the side (but still have to get past loads of kids in the corridor and an earsplitting PA system) and then carry everything up the road to the transport as you cant park outside. We brought half what we normally use as it was an inhouse PA and light system and it still took us nearly 75 minutes to get away. We've taken it off our gigs to pursue list......they couldn't pay me enough to do that load out again. Saturday night - the polar opposite. Second time at a new venue in Staines for us. Easy load in, a great stage, lovely punters who were up for a sing, brill door staff and owners, singer recovering nicely, we played well and got some decent video to use. The only downside was at the McDonalds in St Albans on the way home - I thought i would try a new Bacon Big Mac but it arrived minus the bacon. I was too tired and hungry to complain..... :-) And we have a 2 week break now before the adventure continues Heres a bit of crowd footage from the better one - sound came out ok especially on some headphones :-)1 point
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Link to the Sire story here https://www.sire-usa.com/sire-story/ According to Wiki (so read into that what you will) Cort produce guitars for Ibanez. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cort_Guitars1 point
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