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Nice help from the Big R...6 points
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OK - decided. And the first job on the list is radius to 12". After driving myself to the brink of madness in the past trying to radius an ebony fretboard with a radius block alone, I then made my own routing jig and then saw sense and bought a proper one from G&W: It always takes a bit of time getting it all set up, but the rout job itself took less than 20mins to this level: Ready for the final 10mins sanding off of the tooling marks with the almost-redundant radius block. I have a terrible memory, but I always remember to keep the sanding dust!! : Now, I'm one of those people where, if I drop a piece of toast it always lands butter-side down. Except when I try to demonstrate that certainty to anyone, when it lands, of course, butter-side up. So imagine my disbelief when this natural aberration that was lurking under the surface: ...turned out to be 3mm BEHIND where I will be cutting at the end of the fretboard Well, if that was karma, I clearly must have done at least one unbelievably good thing in the recent past!5 points
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I think they’re D’addario chromes. Mine have blue silks, and only D’addario make strings with different coloured ball ends.4 points
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I don’t care if it’s a legit 62 p bass for £4 - the “@@@ wow” means I would never go near it 😂4 points
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Not really a build but definitely my most adventurous mod to date. Just got the wiring to do now. Better not drink too much tonight!3 points
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Ibanez Affirma 5 in Transparent Grey Flat The bass is like new. Bought in November 2019. The condition ist almost new, it just has a bump on the side (see picturs). Shipping possible From Ibanez: In the early 90’s, Ibanez broke into the high-end boutique bass market with its unique concept of Affirma bass. The compact and light weight body, designed by Swiss Luither Rolf Spuler resulted in a bass with and elegant feel enhanced by its beautiful streamline shape. It was created to meet the critical demands of musicians who require a natural sounding, sensitive instrument with wide dynamic range and effortless playability during even the longest performances. Half Neck-through Construction The neck is 3 pc of Maple with 2 Graphite rods inside for added stability, and jointed to half of the body. Bartolini X55JX pickup Bartolini® X55JX pickup split coil design deliver a deep and punchy tone. With its combination of the piezo and magnetic pickup, the 2 band EQ assist bassist in finding their perfect tone. AeroSilk MR5 Bridge The AeroSilk MR5 bridge has unique saddles which were designed to work in concert with the piezo pickups and enhance the acoustic "stand-up" quality of the sound. Shipping possible Open for trade offers3 points -
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As per title, new in Nov 2019, this bass has never left the house. Still has plastic in the scratchplate. On sale for £1649 at the time. Plenty of info on t'interweb, but they are based on the American Pro Series, a limited run of only 100 basses for Europe, in 2019. P/J with unusual stack knobs, V/T for each pick up. Passive bass. Roasted fretboard & neck (although bit more coloured with Bisto than roasted IMO). 8lb 14oz, original case inc. Why? It took me a long time to figure out why I didn't get on with Laklands. Finally worked out it was the narrow tall frets. This has those (although the neck is super!) TRADES see thoughts below, but I'd prefer a sale. Excellent Precision say around 2008, with original case + £400 to me Excellent Player Series Precision with gigbag + £750 to me Courier, UK only, YOU would need to organise & pay for it, telling me when collection day is. FEEDBACK linked below. Keep safe, cheers, Karl.3 points -
Another method. Dab of white paint on the bottom of the screws,drop in the pickup area.Drill where the spots left by the paint.3 points
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So, we did the same thing as before but this time with the track Breathing - not easy doing a one take only clip!3 points
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My new mate Rog (he likes it when I call him that)... Just casually exchanging e-mails, discussing favourite ice cream flavours etc. He’s coming for a brew when all this lockdown business is over...3 points
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I think you're right about the Chromes, but out of string nerdiness Rotosound also have coloured ball-ends (red, white, and blue). (And Rotosounds flats would be red silks, so it's not those.)3 points
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Of course you will... Roger: “I would love to sell you a pick guard, it will be a $35 and international shipping is $20. Sorry but you’ll get charged import duty too.” Hans: “I would love to sell you a pick guard, our made in China range cost €80 each, our made in Germany range costs €120 each, and our master built made in Germany range costs €240 each except for the tort which is €250. Postage on all of them is €32.”3 points
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Here's #3...3 points
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There are a lot of alternatives these days, check out the Kala U Bass and its many cheaper clones, just search for ‘ukulele bass’. A few people make solid body versions too.3 points
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For sale or trade (also partial) I sell this beautiful 2017 Custom Shop Collection 1966 Journeyman Relic Jazz Bass in original conditions. Possible trades with Lakland 55-94 deluxe usa basses, Lakland 44-64 pj models, custom shop pbass with jazz neck and alder body or Music man sterling usa 4 strings. No vintage basses, no unknown brands... Oval tuners, binding perloid inlays, light relic finish, light weight, big sound! The 2016 Custom Shop Collection 1966 Journeyman Relic Jazz Bass pays tribute to the debut of Fender’s most popular bass guitar model. An alder body featuring a lightly relic'd “Journeyman” lacquer finish, is paired with a tinted quartersawn maple neck with elegant binding and a finely sculpted 1960 “U” profile, and topped off by a matching headstock and a 9.5”-radius round-laminated rosewood fingerboard with American Vintage frets and a bone nut. Other premium features include dual hand-wound Jazz Bass pickups, three-ply parchment pickguard, vintage controls and hardware, Custom Shop certificate of authenticity and black case. Specifications: BrandFender Custom Shop ModelCustom Collection 1966 Jazz Bass Journeyman Relic Finish Color3-Tone Sunburst AgingJourneyman Relic Finish TypeNitrocellulose Lacquer Weight 9.31 lbs Body WoodAlder Neck WoodQuarter Sawn Maple Neck Shape'60 J-Bass "U" Shape For sale or trade (also partial) I sell this beautifl Neck Dimensions.790 1st - .970 12th FingerboardRosewood Fingerboard Radius9.5" Nut MaterialBone FretsAmerican Vintage PickupsHand-Wound Jazz Bass Controls2 Volume, 1 Tone HardwareNickel/Chrome TunersVintage Style BridgeVintage J-Bass CaseHardshell Case COA2 points -
Things I have discovered during this period of isolation. 1: The sleep function of the G75 really works. Put the guitar down while going to the loo and the batteries cease to drain until you pick it up again. 2: Lloytron recheargable batteries bought from Proper Job run out when the remaining battery time on the G75 shows 3 hours and 30 minutes. 3: A fully charged set of Lidl 'Tronic' recheargables shows 6 hours 45 minutes when inserted. 4: I realise 2 and 3 above are pretty useless pieces of information when trying to determine the playing time privided by either Lloytron or Tronic. 5: Even the most disgusting cough sweets contain sugar. 6: 5 isn't more than tenuously connected with music but is important to me. 7: Plectrum delivery time, even while using Amazon Prime, is entirely unpredictable. 8: I have too much bass gear.2 points
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For sale is my Hartke HA3500 head. Excellent condition, all working and comes with case as pictured. I can throw in a jack to speakon lead if required. Price includes UK shipping.2 points -
It was after going to the shop to choose these for a custom build, just before the shop had to close for the virus. Whether this build will now happen, and if so, when, remains to be seen! 😢2 points
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Sorry, I forgot that. Here are some quick tasters, I'll try to take some better pics tomorrow when the light is better. I'll also give my comments on it so far, and I'll explain why this is a 4 string and I'm selling a 5 string (it's complicated). Seems I should post it in the Bass Guitars forum anyway.2 points -
Have you had the FB friend add? I felt almost like I’d been knighted within the realms of Sadowskydom when that friend request popped up! 🙇🏼♂️🗡2 points
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Just found this great resource online, scrolling transcriptions from the sublime to the ridiculous: https://www.soundslice.com/playlists/RjjjW/2 points
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Fender Roadworn 60s Jazz Bass Sunburst The bass is in good condition. Build in 2015. Shipping possible2 points -
D'Addario make Fender strings, probably why both brands have coloured ball ends. Maybe they make Roto's as well?!?2 points
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I love this nerdiness 😂2 points
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Look like mine, which are 0760M 52-110.2 points
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I'd say the Wilkinson Alnico pickup you have wired direct to the jack, with Markley Blue Steel strings as @kodiakblair says, run through a sansamp with the high mids boosted will get you the Bello sound. Wiring the pickup direct to jack will increase the output and increase the high end. Playing with a heavy (1mm) pick will also help achieve the sound. 😁2 points
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White one?? do you mean the pink flea?2 points
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I am being really good and not buying any more basses at the moment, it is not because what I want isn't currently on sale anywhere in the internet world at the moment, other than Japan and their prices are ridiculous .....obviously I haven't been looking2 points
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well only 4 weeks ago I received my lovely D roc,I am so impressed with it I decided to sell my Rickenbacker & buy myself a Dingwall Combustion,which has just arrived at work. Fortunately it is very quiet so I've had time to have a little play & adjust the setup. My D roc came setup perfectly but I had to tweak this a fair bit to make it play nicely. One odd thing though,there are no batteries in the battery compartment ! Is this normal ? Every active bass I have bought in the past came with batteries installed.2 points
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I’ve been busy with my Kate Bush tribute band (Moments Of Pleasure) over the last few months although Coronavirus has stopped all the shows we had planned at the moment ☹️ This week we managed to record a “remote” version of Army Dreamers - let me know what you think.2 points
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I fell over a bass2 points
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Only bought this a few weeks ago, then found an MB2. Condition is as new in original packing as sent from Germany. Plays well, it has the original strings supplied but deserves some better ones. Mirror finish (makes it difficult to photograph). Thomann's current price is £925 Can post to UK address for £20. Collection OK when government guidance permits. 5-String Electric Bass Top, sides and back: Maple 4-Piece laminated neck: Maple with ekanga veneer stripes Fretboard: Wenge Fretboard radius: 660 mm Frets: 21 Extra high, nickel silver, jumbo Scale: 866 mm (long scale) Just a Nut III (made from Tedur) Nut width: 45 mm Pickups: Passive MEC Vintage single coils Passive electronics Controls: 2 Volume & 2 Tone 3-Way toggle switch for pickup selection Machine heads: Warwick Bridge: 2-Piece Warwick String spacing: 16.5 mm Distance B to G-string: 66 mm Hardware: Chrome Warwick Security Locks Weight: 3.9 kg Original strings: Warwick RED (42301 M) .045" - .135" Colour: Black solid high-gloss Further Information Colour Black Soundboard Maple Neck Maple, Ekanga Fretboard Wenge Frets 21 Scale Long Scale Pickup System SS Elektronic Passives1 point
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Wal 5 string. immaculate condition From 1990 Plays and sounds wonderful Comes with Wal case1 point -
It’s a bloody good power amp module (Same as in my RM800) but I’d say it was closer to a 4/500W class AB head in terms of the “heft” etc. It doesn’t run out of puff and start squashing the notes in a nasty way like some class D modules, certainly not at any volume level I’ve needed from it1 point
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i have Chromes on my 5 string and do really like them, however i fitted GHS precision flats o n my shortscale and they are lovely too (just the right tension for me) as a bonus they have no silk at the ball end and a nice low-key black silk at the headstock. Matt1 point
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I have to admit, i really don’t like the green silk on fender flats, I use labella LTFs which have a sort of maroon colour1 point
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I had the original rm800 with a 210/115. Ferocious amp.1 point
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I’m being good - the 550 was tempting. I’m really happy with my setup at the moment - I will change to a 2nd 210 and the new RM800 at some point.1 point
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Bound and dots does funny things to me - that is just gorgeous!1 point
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I think so... cheers. It was definitely the ugly one though... pre 'mainstream bass or guitar looking' body version. I hate it when people use the word "rare" in their descriptions though... just means I'll be paying over the odds and if and when I actually get one... I'll probably hate it. All good though... thanks You have no idea just what search terms I've used not to find this little bugger..!1 point
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I compared my old Pod XT Live with the HD500X, no contest at all. I'd imagine that comparing an XT against a Helix would be like chalk & cheese.1 point
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Here are my ‘72 Rics, both with full-width crushed pearl:1 point
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Welcome to my world:1 point
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Hi All, Here's an exercise I've found useful, combining practicing a major scale with displacement, playing one note per bar and moving along a quaver with each note: You can apply this to other scales too of course...1 point
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