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  1. miles'tone
    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
  2. jazzyvee
    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
  3. spongebob
    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
  4. steantval
    A two timer.
    5 points
  5. Skinnyman
    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
  6. fretless
    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
  7. Raslee
    SOLD Original listing & pictures here:
    4 points
  8. bassplayerpt
    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 Layout
    3 points
  9. Captain Bassman
    Short scale and long scale series 2s;
    3 points
  10. acidbass
    Sterilise well and superglue that mother closed!
    3 points
  11. BigRedX
    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
  12. Ashdown Engineering
    You will want an 8 ohm cabinet which when paired up with the internal 8 ohm speaker will give a 4 ohm load
    2 points
  13. ped
    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
  14. Deedee
    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
  15. dmccombe7
    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. ? Dave
    2 points
  16. Happy Jack
    Fixed.
    2 points
  17. Osiris
    You've got me there
    2 points
  18. Conan
    Beautiful! It always surprises me that more P basses don't have matching headstocks, it really suits them IMO
    2 points
  19. AndyTravis
    Er. Parts bin special? A medley of greatest (s)hits?
    2 points
  20. Cosmo Valdemar
    Looks great to me! There aren't enough PPs in the world. And that blue with the maple neck is gorgeous.
    2 points
  21. BreadBin
    I used to wheel a 4x12 Fender Bassman cabinet over 2 miles across town, with head and bass in a shopping trolley!
    2 points
  22. NikNik
    Child's drawing, you say??
    2 points
  23. Cairobill
    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
  24. EBS_freak
    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
  25. BigRedX
    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
  26. BassTractor
    Exactly. My firm IEM BassHanger Ltd. already have many orders coming in. Follow this space! 😁
    2 points
  27. songofthewind
    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
  28. Burns-bass
    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
  29. dannybuoy
    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
  30. Dan Dare
    8
    2 points
  31. TheGreek
    Browsing thru YT and came across this video with Abraham Laboriel and Pee Wee Hill....amazing tone from Mr Hill. Need to hear more.
    1 point
  32. bistokid
    Bargain Buy. Very little used in mint condition with Hot Covers soft case Key Features Alain Caron Signature 3-Way Travel Cabinet 12 Inch Speaker Delivers Great Projection & Punch Includes 1 Inch Coil Compression Tweeter For Defined Tone 5 Inch Midrange Custom Speaker Provides Exceptional Clarity Road-Ready Chassis Provides Unsurpassed Reliability The Markbass Traveller 123 Alain Caron Signature has been specially designed in collaboration with jazz bassist Alain Caron. Featuring a 12 inch speaker, along with a 1 inch coil compression tweeter and a 5 inch mid-range custom speaker, players can enjoy endless hours of full bass tone. Like other models from Markbass, this sturdy cab comes equipped in a classic road-ready chassis, for the ultimate performance and reliability. The Traveller 123 Alain Caron Signature cabinet is a 3-way cab, featuring an incredible 800W power handling, and is sure to deliver warm and punchy bottom end with unsurpassed definition and clarity. Full Description View Full Description Specifications Series: Traveller 123 Alain Caron Signature Impedance: 8 Ohms Speaker Size: 1 x 12'' & 1 x 5'' Tweeter: 1'' Coil Compression Tweeter Bass Port: Rear Power Handling: 800W RMS (AES Standard) Crossover Frequencies: 1.5kHz / 5.5kHz Frequency Response: 40Hz - 20kHz Sensitivity: 99dB SPL Weight: 46.73lbs / 21.2kg Width: 14.9'' / 380mm Depth: 17.12'' / 435mm Height: 23.22'' / 590mm With HOTCOVERS Soft case
    1 point
  33. Al Krow
    Have a bump on me for a great bass from a great guy.
    1 point
  34. binky_bass
    Hellzero is your missus??? Well... I suppose I'm not surprised! 😂
    1 point
  35. bassfan
    Other brands are available. 😂
    1 point
  36. scrumpymike
    Alex at BF will give you proper advice re pairing with your AC50 - and doubtless let you try his demo cabs if you're anywhere near Brighton. (If you're anywhere near Taunton, you can try mine.)
    1 point
  37. Damonjames
    Rebops are great, but they are not a Euro. They are a very different beast. They are significantly lighter, have a much thinner (front to back) neck, and can be a little unbalanced, but I don’t find it an issue. Due to having passive HZ’s along with being bolt on, they are much tamer than a Euro, and I have TI flats on mine which gives it an amazingly mellow sound. I have used it to play blues and country and is a much better fit than either of my euro’s are. My only gripe is that they don’t put genuine Schaller tuners on the rebop, and it also has a plastic nut in lieu of brass which can make them a feel a little bit cheap. I fixed this by putting a set of USA hipshot ultralites. If you aren’t a Spector junky like me, I’m sure you could argue your way out of a rebop, they may look like a Euro, but they are quite different. There would be a multitude of other basses out that might be suitable for your needs. For me though, I love the NS shape, so to have a bass in that shape with a slightly different tonal pallette than a Euro, I’ll never get rid of mine and absolutely love it!
    1 point
  38. dave_bass5
    My band have been using those for a while, but it doesnt help me take my cab up 3 floors at the end of the night when i get home 😞
    1 point
  39. kevin_lindsay
    I bought one of these "fold flat" trolleys to ease the lugging around of my cabs. Best £19 I've spent in years! (the wheels automatically flip out when you fold down the loading tray) https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F303114745147
    1 point
  40. Al Krow
    I'm always up for a special BC deal Mark! But isn't @P-T-P already after yours (just needs to get his BBP34 away)... My only hesitation is that one of my 'whites' (BB1025) is just playing really sweetly right now and I'm not sure whether I would notice / appreciate the step up to your luverly bass.
    1 point
  41. ahpook
    Respect also !
    1 point
  42. Cuzzie
    I am not sure this is a direct battle between it and the Stomp. I think it sits between that and the helix floor unit. If you add the FM3 to the FC6 it works out less than the helix floor unit, plus you get full Axe FX3 functionality, but you can break it back down and make it more modular. Yes it’s expensive, but I think it sits quite nicely between areas, especially if you like Fractal. What is nice is that as a company if you were waiting on the AX8 they have automatically shifted you to this unit (unless you don’t want to), knowing that actually this would replace it and stop the Apple like business model where you buy and then have to buy again
    1 point
  43. ped
    Sorry I’m a bit behind with my marking!
    1 point
  44. Al Krow
    Yup and back in the real world, retailers are going bust quicker than you can say "Debenhams". If that was positive, I hate to think what your bad experiences of retailers must have been, then.
    1 point
  45. GisserD
    maybe soft touch. definitely not normal types tho... this is all future development. first things first
    1 point
  46. bassjim
    Might just be the characteristics of that particular bass and changing pick ups may never solve it. If the Lakland works perfectly using the same amp....... I've had high end basses in the past that didn't cut it some areas but excelled in others. If it helps: (My 2p worth BTW. ) If the action is not so low its choking the notes... I would angle the pickups to the point the E side are almost in the bass and the G is really high like almost touching the G string and see if the difference is a massive one, as in the G is now way too loud. If yes then fiddle about with the PU heights till you get a happy compromise or even better find that spot when the balance is good for you. You may even find that visually it looks just wrong but it works. The PUs on my jazz bass are at a very sharp angle towards the G but all is well when in use with no unwanted side effects or lack of punch enough volume ect. I'm no PU or bass guitar guru and maybe this is not the right way to do things but the problem you describe is exactly what I had ( on my Fender Jazz) and this is how I fixed it. I made micro adjustments along the way too till I reached what works perfectly for me. Over time I've become comfortable with it like this. As in how my thumb rests on the tiny amount of PU sticking out of the bass on the E side when playing finger style. I've rejected other new basses since because of the fact I'm unable to adjust the PU heights to the same extremes as they also have the same balance issues when popping the D and G. I've changed the PUs in one high end bass that still sounded weak regardless too so I think some basses just wont, for whatever reason, work well in a live/band setting when slapping and popping.
    1 point
  47. Bilbo
    Just got this feedback on the book from a new 'friend' on Facebook. 'Rob Palmer just so you know 2 years ago I was playing a week in Greece with the great Kirk Lightsey when I was reading it and I end up giving him the book. Kirk was a very close friend of P.C. and he fell in love with your book... this is the best proof your book is extremely valuable. Thank you for doing such a great job '! Warms the cockles.
    1 point
  48. dodge_bass
    Bas bought my pedal - great comms, totally hassle free. Deal with confidence! Enjoy the pedal!
    1 point
  49. TrevorR
    Nope, rosewood with maple fret marker inlays was pretty much the standard fretless design for a Pro bass. Back in the 70s no one was all poncy about fretless fbs must be ebony and all that...
    1 point
  50. Fionn
    My twin Aria Pro II Super Basses. SB1000 & SB900 factory fretless, both made in 1981.
    1 point
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