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  1. mrbassman_de
    Just traded in this wonderful old Tobias from the early 90s. It is No. 1107 and therefore one of the sought after builts from Michael Tobias himself before he transferred the production to Gibson. I played more of these wonderful basses about 15-20 years ago and this bass performs extraordinarily well too. Although today I am not more into the small 17mm spacing so I offer it here for sale or trade again. Specs: Figured Bubinga top and back 9-pc Through-Neck with Wenge and Purpleheart stringers, asymmetrically shaped ! Figured Pau Ferro board 34“, 17mm 5.1 kg Original Bartolini pickups and preamp OHSC The finish of the bass has some of the typical imperfections from that era. At the early 90s the regulations for poly finishes in US had become much more restrictive so Michael had to experiment with new lacquer process. So there are some air pockets (?) under the surface. Please look at the pics. Otherwise it looks wonderful, plays like butter and sounds very responsive, yet organic and warm. Asking 2500 GBP plus shipping from Germany. The bass has been offered from another fellow BCer months ago - here is the link to the original thread:
    6 points
  2. DarkHeart
    Just realized I haven't posted the pic of my latest Cobia on here, oh well here goes. Might as well put them both on for good measure.
    5 points
  3. Merton
    This is a killer combination. Love it. Ashdown Little Bastard Two Barefaced One10s ACG Finn 5 Obligatory arty shot
    5 points
  4. NikNik
    I know. I've been perusing his auctions on and off and am puzzled as to what he's filled the holes in this bridgeplate with! Raisins??
    4 points
  5. Rexel Matador
    I can't stand the Foo Fighters but it seemed apt. Apparently I'm addicted to building basses. I started this one while waiting for the finish to dry on the last one! It's semi hollow - maybe a little less than semi - I've left quite a lot of wood in place, it seems. It's 30" scale, and it's going to have a big MM style humbucker on it. I've also decided it's going to have flat wound strings on it, which wouldn't really be worth noting at this stage except that I read somewhere that through-body stringing is not ideal for flat strings, so I'm avoiding that this time. Basically it's everything I don't look for in a bass, just to see what happens. I'm excited! So far we have... A template A rough body - I'm waiting for a piece of maple to arrive for the top. It's going to have F -holes! And a scarf joint currently drying (the joint isn't as bad as it looks. That black line isn't a gap, it's just the shadow where one piece is hanging over a bit. It'll all be chopped off in the end anyway) I have a sort of slotted headstock type of thing in mind. Should be good if it works!
    3 points
  6. DarkHeart
    If you've ever wondered what a Zebrano P looks like, wonder no more, just built this with a Jazz neck, Duncan Designed pup and one of Johns finest looms, oiled finish only to keep it feeling organic. Fancying a better pup though.
    3 points
  7. jezzaboy
    If I`m looking to get a new bass, I usually spend weeks mulling it over and end up getting it. But earlier today I had a wee peeky boo at Bass Direct and they had a 90`s BB1100s for £385 delivered. Set up and cleaned with fresh strings and a gig bag. Within seconds of checking the advert it was bought and is on it way! So much for not buying anymore basses!
    3 points
  8. Al Krow
    28th dibs for me please - likely to be after Dave has sold and bought it back 27 times 😁
    3 points
  9. pete.young
    That's enough about Gallagher, what about the Amyls?
    3 points
  10. GreeneKing
    It took only a few minutes to put the amp in the case this morning. A £2.36 length of foam insulation from B&Q, cut into lengths and halved means that the amp is firmly sat on a cushioned base of 6 'half segments' with the front screws only holding it in place and not taking the considerable weight. I'm happier anyway
    3 points
  11. dave_bass5
    Must admit i watched her bum most of the performance. Couldn't stand the voice though.
    3 points
  12. Skinnyman
    .....had been sealed using Vaseline and silicone. "I don't know if it will ever work again," he added. ....And how often have those words haunted my nightmares?
    3 points
  13. scrumpymike
    This top-class amp incorporates a valve pre and should be good for another decade's service (or several) following recent overhaul by V Amps (Pete Searle). Delivers 550w at 40hms or 660w at 2ohms. There's been lots on this forum about the wonderful 'baked-in' Eden signature tone and this one with its valve pre-amp is a great example. Price includes the pictured alu case with one-piece fitted high-density foam insert or the Gator rack case in which it's currently mounted (no pic's here but will send if required). http://[/url] I don't want to ship this but happy to deliver/meet up anywhere withing 1 hour's drive from Taunton.
    2 points
  14. bagsieblue
    Warwick Streamer Stage 1 - 5 String - Broadneck £1500 Collected. Another one I’ve thought long and hard about, however I’m gravitating to different basses in the band, and this has stayed in the case unplayed for too long now. This is the broadneck option which gives a wider neck and string spacing than the narrower Warwick 5 String. The spacing on this is closer to the string spacing of a 4 string. A few minor dings and dents here and there – they were difficult to photograph but I can try and take further photos if required. All works as it should – having had a try out with different strings including TI flats I know the truss rod works fine. A set up to meet personal preference is obviously pretty easy to achieve given the adjustability of the bridge and nut on Warwicks.
    2 points
  15. Old Man Riva
    ... a marriage made in heaven. Warning: it may lead to Colin Moulding envy!
    2 points
  16. machinehead
    TI Jazz flats sound great on my USA Jazz and Precision basses, and on my USA Fender Jaguar and on my Fender Vintage Hotrod 70s Jazz USA... I think you get the picture. Flats sound good on almost any bass. (My opinion, of course. ) Frank.
    2 points
  17. GisserD
    Black with gold lettering looks very cool!
    2 points
  18. sunfish
    That's a beautiful bass. GLWTS
    2 points
  19. Cuzzie
    TI flats on my TT4 - sound great
    2 points
  20. Frank Blank
    Reamer, use a tapered reamer Well can you put your drill in your bag, oh no!
    2 points
  21. Soledad
    I think flats suit the P really well. Currently using EB Cobalts and they are good but pricey. Then had some Fender flats on a Jazz fretless (45-100s) and I'd decided ages ago I didn't rate them, but these are really good - all the depth, the flat mid-punch and a nice crunch on top. And sensible money. We need user feedback on those Adagios and Olympias - I mean a few months and proper sweaty gigging. But I'd get the Fender 45-100s again for sure.
    2 points
  22. TheGreek
    I suspect that he is placing some value on the time he spends "building". I think he's paying himself too much..
    2 points
  23. RedVee
    TI Flats on a P Bass is a match made in Heaven. Leave them on for around 20 years and you won't look back!
    2 points
  24. ped
    I like light strings so I use Labella 760FX flats on my P which have a .0.39 G string - they feel and sound great.
    2 points
  25. BrunoBass
    One can only dream of rehearsing in such a space. The studio we use resembles a student house on a building site.
    2 points
  26. 28mistertee
    Good shout on both posts. Had a nightmare year with band members changing then having to get them up to speed on set, we’ve found ourselves playing the same old songs so it’s all gotten a bit monotonous. Going to try and take a step back and learn some songs I just enjoy listening to. Another issue I’ve had is not being able to set my amp up due to lack of room but we’re moving house in a few weeks and I’m going to make the spare room into a man cave so plenty of room to chill out and play 😉
    2 points
  27. yorks5stringer
    Rice Krispies and black Sharpie?
    2 points
  28. mcnach
    That's so true! It's like what Victor Wooten said: you're only half a step away from a 'correct' note. With that in mind, if I realise I play something wrong, I slide up or down to a better sounding note and then REPEAT it... and it looks like you meant it. I swear, it works, I remember once getting a compliment about that odd but cool sounding riff I came up with God, I'm such a fraud.
    2 points
  29. prowla
    I think he's a few giraffes short of a full herd!
    2 points
  30. EBS_freak
    I love the amount of monitor wedges they have... you know, just so they can hear themselves well enough to perform well.
    2 points
  31. Leonard Smalls
    I suspect they may have been either: a) being ironic or b) from the interior of Oz 😀
    2 points
  32. odysseus
    Cracking mullet on the bass dude though.... 😂
    2 points
  33. Geek99
    Surely any nationality would do?
    2 points
  34. FinnDave
    Would we all need to stand next to the pole to prove our height?
    2 points
  35. attackbass
    Phil's first solo album was released today and it's an amazing record - if you're a fan of his you're in for a treat and some surprises! I feel a bit like a kid at Christmas today as I actually played session bass on two tracks on the album (Rocking Chair & Dead Roses) and I've been sitting on the news for two + years! Some huge names on it... Alice Cooper, Dee Snider, Rob Halford and I've just discovered also Mark King!! Give it a listen https://open.spotify.com/album/6nFXIUCSJzwdktjGCVrq2S?si=u4HNc3oNSn-a0Pe-hJD8rA
    2 points
  36. bassmayhem
    My two five string fan fret basses: Payson Supercharger PJ5 with Payson roundwound strings, and Dingwall Super P5 with Thomastik Jazz Flats, ordinary long scale set (34") is enough for a medium scale Dingwall. Payson: 37" - 34" and Dingwall:35" - 32"
    2 points
  37. la bam
    For sale is my G&L sb2 tribute in black. This is a bass I bought in bits, but I've put back together. It was rough when I got it, and I sanded it down and re sprayed etc. As usual I ran out of patience and started spraying before completely smooth. The bass body looks rough when up close but fine from a distance. I've included pics to show both. I've also fitted aluminium tape shielding under he scratchplate. I did lose some screws on the pick ups so just put some normal screws in which can be easily replaced. It sounds great. Really good. It could do with a bit of a set up to reduce string height at the neck pick up side. Comes with a nearly new set of d'addrio xls on. Ideal for a quality backup or main bass, or playing around the house. If anyone wants to take it to bits and finish the job theres a real bargain waiting. I've played this in our tribute band, so I know it's good. Pick up only - Leyland, Lancashire. £150. These are around £560 new if you can find one.
    1 point
  38. DaveNorman
    Rodenberg GAS-789B Victor Wooten Clean Boost / Double Overdrive With GO! Remote Switch Hand made in Germany £199 incl. Delivery UK/EU Rodenburg GAS 707B Clean Boost / 808B Drive / 909B Drive + GO Switch Great condition; works perfectly; I love Rodenburg pedals to the point I actually have multiples units ; my favourite Clean Boost 707 is just wonderful ( I have the single pedal version on my board). The 808/909 Drives again is excellent and I also own these too. Victor Wooten: 'These are definitely some of my favourite pedals. Thanx Rodenberg' GAS-789B NG Clean Boost / Double Overdrive for bass GAS-707B NG clean boost + GAS-808B NG overdrive + GAS-909B NG overdrive (3x more gain) in one box • GAS-707B NG - Tone and Level controls • GAS-808B NG - Drive, Tone and Level controls • GAS-909B NG - Drive, Tone and Level controls • Deep boost switches, separately for each of the three pedals • 798 switch: Changes the signal path from guitar - 707B - 808B - 909B - amplifier to guitar - 808B - 909B - 707B - amplifier • 808B switch: Downgrade of the GAS-909B NG more gain overdrive pedal into a second GAS-808B NG overdrive pedal • Bolt switch: locked or serial switching logic. Bolt: Only the pedal that has just been activated is ON • 2x GO! 6.3mm stereo jacks on the rear to connect one or two GO! foot switches to the GAS-808B and / or GAS-909B for momentary remote action • GO! foot switch incl. 12 inch stereo plug cable ( Foot switch and cable are not included, please order separately) • Input voltage 9-18V DC • True bypass • Silent switching • Illuminated rocker switches • Top panel made of stainless steel • 3D effect • Selected components • Powered by an external standard 9-18V DC power adapter (Power adapter is not included, please order separately) • Current draw: 250mA • No battery working • Dimensions (L/D/H) (inch)): 7.4 x 4.7 x 1.4 / Weight: 2.0 lbs • 100% handmade in Germany INCLUDED: 1 x GAS-789B Victor Wooten / Original Box & Manual 1 x GO switch; original box & all feet Postage additional. ACTUAL UNIT SHOWN
    1 point
  39. lownote
    I am engrossed in Mark Smith's Walking Bass course. It is is very deep and complicated for a simple person. All 62 videos of it. But then I started to notice something reassuring. You can actually play almost anything and get away with it. Let me explain... You set out to join the dots between chords tones. There are four of those. Your bass line gets smoother as you introduce scale notes, and there are lots more of those. It gets smoother still as you introduce chromatics, and that's almost everything else. That's when I realised... It doesn't matter what note you play. So now I happily play faux-walking bass, concentrating only on hitting the beat and leaping up and down the fretboard in a confident looking manner, playing largely random notes. Looks good, sounds good (helps to play fretless with dull flats). No effort to learn. And I recently played just like that in a jazz group for an evening just to prove my theory. I was complimented.... So am I bad?
    1 point
  40. TheGreek
    I believe he's in Poland - check his previous sales.
    1 point
  41. Al Krow
    Pics and first impressions asap please! 😎
    1 point
  42. tinyd
    I know it's a joke, that's why I posted it 😀 The bass is "wrong", just not as obviously wrong as the horns. The bassline has a lot of subtle errors that are exactly the kind made by players who are either learning or faking it (myself included)
    1 point
  43. Burns-bass
    I’m talking about the U.K. where the forum is based. I used to sell Wals, Hiwatts, Sound City’s and other U.K. gear to the states so I know how some of this stuff is prized over there. I guess having been able to buy a Wal for £500 you think of them as £500 basses. They’re nice, often heavy, very 80s and complex. If you love Wals, it’s all good.
    1 point
  44. jrixn1
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    1 point
  45. skankdelvar
    Well, good for him. I can hardly walk and play bass at the same time
    1 point
  46. Russ
    The DBS amps were immense. You wouldn't want to move them without a handtruck and a van, but they were worth the weight. Probably the last good bass amp Marshall ever made. Given that Marshall don't make any Marshall-branded bass gear anymore (they have the Eden brand for that), if they put the DBS preamp into a big-power class D head and sold it as an Eden/Marshall DBS, with the proper black and gold livery, they'd clean up. The Bass-State, on the other hand, were cheap practice amps and almost entirely unremarkable.
    1 point
  47. Hellzero
    I've been watching the 26 minutes introduction video. Top notch lesson with a cleverer approach than the usual way. And Mark J Smith is going straight to the point and not jumping around and talking nonsense for hours. Thanks for sharing this @lownote12 😊
    1 point
  48. Teebs
    Done
    1 point
  49. Cuzzie
    Small update, nowt ground breaking. A friend borrowed my long drill bits and I got impatient, so instead of drilling a hole for the ground wire, I ran some copper tape as a go slower stripe. TI flats with the creamery 58 pick up (it really is amazing) does the job for me. The Allparts neck is fat but fast and playable. Its a very very enjoyable bass and I am looking forward to adding further playing age and wear on to it.
    1 point
  50. ahpook
    You could make your own show up. Go onto youtube and pick a video from an ancient bluesman, a 'challenging' modern-ish band, somebody who won a BBC jazz award three years ago and a burke playing spoons in an ethnic hat. OK ? Now flick between them and a vid of Joolz on boogie woogie piano, over and over again. Play Joooolz at the same time as one of the vids....it won't fit, but that never stops Joooooooolz. Turn the bass waaay down and you'll not notice the difference. Not that I watch it of course, it's shiite.
    1 point
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