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Needless to say that I'm gutted to be selling this bass. It's the best I've ever played, never mind owned. A new family car has forced my hand here. Anyway.. 2014 Fender Custom Shop Relic '62 Precision in aged Olympic White with matching headstock. Select lightweight alder body, quarter sawn maple neck with a gorgeous rosewood fingerboard. Custom handwound pickups with beveled pole pieces which of course sound amazing - warmth and growl in spades. This bass is beautifully resonant and is unusually loud when played acoustically. Frets are in perfect condition (had them polished recently) and the action is low. It's wearing Dunlop Superbright steels which are a perfect match here imho. It weighs 8lbs exactly with the chrome covers on. Nut width is 1.75" I am the second owner of this CS, buying it from Project Music in Exeter in 2017. The neck feels amazing, so easy to play. I had the back of the neck stripped and then oiled and waxed by my luthier upon arrival. The case shows some signs of use now but still functions perfectly. Keys present and included. It needs to be mentioned that the relic job here is the best I've seen (I shopped around ALOT before I was happy to open my wallet), just superb. The checking to the finish really is something else. Whoever ends up with this will be very happy indeed. I will also be putting it up for sale on a few other sites so hopefully it will go quickly, before I change my mind and sell my kids instead.. £1900. Local collection preferred but I will ship it by courier at the buyers expense. I'm willing to part trade, with cash my way for another P with a used value of up to £750. Ideally a Fender Road Worn P or a G&L SB-1 could be negotiated but I'm open to ideas. It would have to be a lighter weight bass though, as my old back isn't what it was! Thanks for looking.8 points -
Oops how rude of me. Here is my alembic weapon of choice, that i picked up directly from Mica Wickersham at the alembic factory in California in 2012. Series II Europa.8 points
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Just been alerted to, and watched, part of an episode of 'The Repair Shop' on BBC1 this afternoon. It's a show where people bring in various artefacts with a story, and top pro's restore them. Today's featured a mid-60's Jazz bass, bought in by the son of Tony Wilson, bassist for Hot Chocolate until '76. Won't do any spoilers, but it'll be on catch-up, so worth a look!6 points
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A two timer.5 points
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I bet you're a wow with those Rorschach tests 😀 "Vot does zis ink blob remind you of?" "Sex" "Unt zis?" "Sex" "Unt zis?" "Sex again" "You seem to be obsessed mit sex!" "Me?! You're the one with all the dirty pictures!"5 points
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Please see the thread under " WAL - INFORMATION" as this has more pictures and details. In brief I was passed this WAL by the owner with the possibility of purchase. Serial No PB 1287 After lots of consideration I don't think I can make enough use of it to justify cost and I am not a collector. I mainly play double bass at present and have a good arsenal of fretted and fretless electrics if they are required. The owner acquired the bass second hand in Sept 1999 from Mansons - he has the invoice. He had rarely played it and it has spent most the the time as a wall hanging ..... this accounts for it's exceptionally good condition given age. Appears to date back to autumn 1979 and is active. Only cosmetic fault that I can find is a small depression in the laquer on the back - most probably a belt buckle pressure point. Visually almost impossible to see - check out photo please. I have not taken the front plate off and the electrics all seem to work through my amp. There is "crackle" present when turning the master volume pots but not present when playing. I suspect the electrics would benefit from a check over and service at WAL given instruments age. I have cleaned the fretboard, neck and wood finishes with Mansons lemon oil. There are some minimal string marks on fretboard. - Appears to be strung with quality fine flatwounds. Intonation is good all the way up the neck. Original case, a strap and dunlop strap locks. No trades or silly offers. Will consider sensible offers. Buyer to collect or arrange shipping. Most welcome to check over and try the bass - e mail me to arrange.4 points -
SOLD Original listing & pictures here:4 points -
Beutiful Fodera Imperial Matt Garrison layout 5 strings from 2014. Quilted Redwood Imperial 5 Elite MG Shape Unique Features This MG-shaped Imperial 5-string was built for a private customer and owner of multiple Foderas, and features an Ash body, Alder tone block, and Brazilian Rosewood fingerboard. The tone of this instrument is nuanced and well balanced with powerful, deep lows, a warm midrange, and articulate, singing highs. This bass also features a beautfiul Quilted Redwood non-solid top with matching pickup covers and an Ebony ramp. As if that weren’t enough, the 3-piece Maple neck was was built with a Flame center for added flair! Quilted Redwood Imperial 5 Elite MG Shape - Fodera Specs for the Quilted Redwood Imperial 5 Elite MG Shape: Body Woods Imperial (MG Shape) Ash Body Alder Tone Block Quilted Redwood Top (Non-Solid) Neck Woods Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard 3-pc. Hard Rock Maple Abalone Dot Inlays Construction Specs Birth Date – January 2014 Neck-Through Construction 34″ Scale Length 5 String Configuration (17.5mm Spacing) 24 Frets (Large) Electronics Options Fodera / Pope Custom 3-Band Preamp Fodera / Duncan Dual Coils Imperial Control Layout3 points
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Short scale and long scale series 2s;3 points
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Sterilise well and superglue that mother closed!3 points
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The material(s) a solid stringed instrument is made out of will have some effect on the vibration characteristics of the string, but in the overall scheme of things this is fairly trivial compared with the other factors that have a more significant effect on tone.3 points
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You will want an 8 ohm cabinet which when paired up with the internal 8 ohm speaker will give a 4 ohm load2 points
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Why not spend an afternoon giving them a proper clean? I find it really satisfying and it helps the equipment remain functional and reliable.2 points
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My newly acquired '83 Aria Pro II SB-R60 complete with original case. Also alongside it's siblings, the twin pickup SB-R80 and soon to be restored Zebrawood SB-R150.2 points
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I value the expert knowledge across the BC group. You can be sure you'll get a balanced and more important an honest opinion from people on here. I know a lot of that is down to personal taste but if you find others with similar tastes or views then it helps you make that big decision if changing things around. Is that not what BC is all about. Helping each other along the road of bass. ? Dave2 points
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Fixed.2 points
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You've got me there2 points
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Beautiful! It always surprises me that more P basses don't have matching headstocks, it really suits them IMO2 points
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Er. Parts bin special? A medley of greatest (s)hits?2 points
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Looks great to me! There aren't enough PPs in the world. And that blue with the maple neck is gorgeous.2 points
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I used to wheel a 4x12 Fender Bassman cabinet over 2 miles across town, with head and bass in a shopping trolley!2 points
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Child's drawing, you say??2 points
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Just had payment taken and delivery date moved to this Friday for a copy ordered on the 7th Jan...good luck to those still awaiting confirmation!2 points
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Thats the point - all 3 have their strengths. Kemper is still the only one out there that has the ability to profile - and that will continue to be it's USP... and the fact that the professional profiles are so so so good and so cheap, that particular platform is always going to have a strong fanbase... Kempers vision was actually pretty stunning - the hardware is now getting on a bit... but they are still wringing the most out of the DSP in there and with the official editor coming along shortly, I would image the interest will increase one again as I believe that was one of the Achilles heals of that particular unit. There always seems to a strong wrestle between AxeFx and Helix... and price always comes up. But as stated above, you have a relatively small operation trying to compete with a large operation, so it's no surprise that the costs are higher. It all depends on how you look at things though - AxeFx and Helix (and Kemper) gives you a vast arrange of amp tones and Fx, in a portable package, without the risk of valve failure, at the price comparable to a boutique amp with a few boutique pedals. When you look at it like that, they are pretty cheap.2 points
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To me modelling is a bit of a red herring. I don't care how accurate a particular amp/cab/fx sim is. All I care about is can I get a sound I like out of it. So the user interface and the connectivity is far more important than the realism of the sims.2 points
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Exactly. My firm IEM BassHanger Ltd. already have many orders coming in. Follow this space! 😁2 points
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Stewart Ward, of Session amps fame, recounts how changing necks on a Telecaster (sorry guys) changed its tone significantly. The stiffness of the necks, due to differing thicknesses, seemed to be the deciding factor, not body material.2 points
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Slap bass has no practical application in life or good music. It’s like learning to rap in Latin - technically impressive but entirely pointless.2 points
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The materials and construction will affect the acoustic tone, but the pickups don't hear those vibrations emanating from the wood itself, as you say they are not microphones. But the vibration of the string is affected by the system it is connected to or coupled with, as said by fellow engineer @Thunderpaws up above. For instance, certain wider grained softer woods can result in a dulled high end, as the intermingling wooden fibres with microscopic gaps inbetween can dampen higher frequencies, just as when you add a foam mute to your bridge. Hence the differences often heard between rosewood and maple boards.2 points
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Hi Guys , 2 months ago I lost a dear friend from esophageal cancer, he was only 43 years old and a musician !! he played on a few of our tracks playing acoustic guitar, He was talented and and a mega friend to me he only lasted 8 weeks after his diagnosis from the hospital, Derek had been a big part of charity work for women with breast cancer, he did the photo shoot for the calendar that sold out , every penny went to that cancer, I feel we have to do something to honour him, we have just completed our 9th album, I have put a price of £3 on the album every album we sell I am going to give the money to Cancer research uk , every penny, it is not much but i hope we can sell a few and help fund this vital research into these life taking Cancer's. I watched Derek fade away in front of me, he was far too young to to die from this particular cancer . Anything we can do help raise funds for this work is a must. Any support is appreciated. There is a track on the album dedicated to Derek, called Derek's Lament. cheers George https://extremedanger.bandcamp.com/album/law-of-gravity?fbclid=IwAR2T9rT62z-4WPUjClg174IEFWpZ6kQhUiIQdPckXif1fPiJqdiz_Dh-UpQ The photo of myself and Derek 2 weeks before he passed away.1 point
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Whoever bought the Walkabout got a great amp. I just got mine, one of the last brand new ones and I believe it's one of the best hybrid amps ever made. I'd choose it over many of the current offerings, of which I've owned a few!1 point -
Earlier Overwater strings were indeed made by Picato, but they must have changed supplier now as Picato went out of business a few years ago now. I know that they haven't found a new supplier for flats they like yet.1 point
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Its just good to have different points of view on a bass. Yep we are all different and like different things and that's how it should be or we might all sound like the same bass player. Think a healthy and helpful discussion is what i enjoy most on BC and having only recently purchased my Sandberg its probably that little bit more interesting for me. I had tried various Sandbergs over the past couple of years but were more than i was willing to pay for a project bass at that time. Gonna be a while before i get round to changing things on my basses but when i do i'll mention it on BC to get opinions or i might ask for advice before i do anything. I'm also considering changing the pickups on my Overwater J4 (its not the Tanglewood version. Chris put it together specially for me not long after buying my custom fretless 6er so it has no numbers on it) I just find the pick-ups a bit weak on the low end lack of depth. Still not sure tho as i like basses to stay as they were when i bought them Mmmmm dilemma.1 point
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Dave - excellent that the discussion has been useful / interesting (and not just a case of me and Cuzzie sounding off!) FWIW my own view is that the pups are perhaps the single biggest driver of tone (together with strings) on any given bass. Keep us updated on where you get to with your P bass.1 point
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Now that i don't mind - but i wouldn't really call it relic-ing. I'm not sure what it is (Mad Max? Ratting?), but to me it's very different to the practice of taking a belt sander to the paint on a perfectly good guitar in order to give it a false patina of usage. This is a finish in its own right - and one that, unaccountably, gives me GAS1 point
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They of course pick up vibrations in the body as they are attached to the body, and as the strings move relative to the body, it follows that the body moves relative to the strings - the combined relative movement between the strings and the body. It is a far smaller amount but it is there. Personally I believe the bigger effect is the effect of the body on the string vibration but you can't rule out anything1 point
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If by helping you mean making him poorer, yes, you helped a lot. Thanks...1 point
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I've never even heard of this unit, but I expect it's in a similar class to the Helix? Anyway it's just had a bunch of bass stuff added including 3 amps and 8 distortions: https://www.musicradar.com/news/boss-adds-gt-1000-bass-guitar-support-new-footswitch-modes-and-more-in-v3-update1 point
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Bas just sold me a compressor, totally hassle free transaction (again). Recommended seller! Thanks Bas.1 point
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I'm anaspeptic, phrasmotic, even compunctuous to have caused you such pericombobulation.1 point
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Yes. It will be able to control anything that "turns". Eventually may be able to flick switches aswell, but that's not in the scope for the prototype.1 point
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Haha, fair point, but I have to say almost all of our gigs are ground level. On occasion where there have been stairs, we've even been lucky enough to have a lift. I know none of this is guaranteed in which case, where I know beforehand, I can always bring my lighter Eden combo instead. 💪 💪1 point
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You forgot the 'unboxing' part!1 point
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As the list stands- all room costs plus some extra for food and bits are covered1 point
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Welcome on board Bill!1 point
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yeah, ain't gonna work with my ELF mini rig with one or both 1 10"s hehe1 point
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Hey you! Have a P or J neck lying around and always fancied a Stingray? I got you dawg! Had this P body made for me by guitarbuild.co.uk. Total cost was around £240 for an unfinished body (with custom options) and control plates. MM pickup is in the 'stingray sweet spot', which I spent a good deal of time researching to get right. To clarify, there are 336.35mm from the centre of the 12th fret to the centre of the pickup (13 1/4 inches). Pickup not included in price but also for sale. I routed a cutaway for upper fret access and came out quite well, if I do say so myself. Has several coats of gunstock oil and has a few dings but that's part of the charm of an oiled body AFAIC. There's a few deep but very marks around the control holes, when I got a bit enthusiastic with some tool or other. Would be pretty easy to sand down and re-finish. The diameter of the control holes are 10mm . Was quite a long lead-time to have it made and I can't say it was a pleasant purchase experience but the end product was worth it. here are the details of the order. £110 - Delivery will be extra and would probably be around £10. Can be collected from East Herts or West Herts or we can meet up somewhere in between. Most weekends I'm in Essex so can meet up there also. Trades: Would trade (hopefully with some cash my way) for a precision body or a high pass filter (HPF). Material: Alder Pieces: 2 Pieces Material Shade: Alder Neck Pocket: Rounded heel 63.5mm wide x 16mm deep (most popular) 4 holes Neck Pickup: None Bridge Pickup: None Bridge: Top loader bridge position holes & vintage earth Countours: Front & Rear Contour Battery Rout: Double Battery Knobs: 4 Knobs Control: Large Rear Control V1 Edge Rout: 6mm Most Popular Jack: 22mm Side Jack1 point
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This is Basschat at its best. Knowledgeable, helpful, friendly, a little bit eccentric and not a snide sarcastic comment in sight. Love it.1 point
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You must have been laughing your head off...that's not buying, that's legalised theft... Good buy...so so jealous.1 point
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