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So that shuker I bought recently isn't right for me, the neck and the string spacing is too big for my hands, and the number of strings is just confusing to me, but one thing I realised is how the quality of the build was. So with quite a bit of talking to Jon, selling my stick and a few other things, and a longing that has been with me since the LBGS in 17, I present something that pretty well everyone who went to the LBGS in 2017 will probably remember. Shuker Uberhorn, 33" neck, 17mm spacing, delano pickups and john east pre. Weighs about nothing!6 points
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I’ve not sold a bass in a month. I know, I know. Pre-tty Im-pressive...5 points
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I read that the Damian Erskine book is brilliant and it seemed to be structured in a way that I meant would actually read it. I did a Google to order one and upon seeing a picture of the cover I thought, "hmmm, that rings a bell." Went over to my music shelf and there it was! 3 years old, unopened and rather dusty! 😂5 points
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I know exactly how you feel. I love my current basses and rig, yet it doesn't stop me looking a new shiny gear that I see on here and you tube basically every day. However I have decided to try and focus my spare time on playing rather than researching. To hold myself to account I have signed up for Skype lessons with Phil Mann. I'm sure that will keep me busy!4 points
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Hi from Finland Heres my BT 6 from 1990 with macassar ebony top. - Mikko4 points
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Visited Happy Jack yesterday and came away with less money and a Variax 705. I'd wanted one for a while, on and off, but as I've decided to get serious about doing some home recording, I thought I should actually bite the bullet and buy one instead of deciding not to and then regretting it (again). Also had a play on assorted other Happy Jack basses, which was fun. It's in very decent nick for a generation one and a half Variax. Firmware was as up to date as it will ever get. The neck is a little chunkier than my ideal neck but it's comfortable enough. More experimentation coming up, plus the combination of that and my HD500 which should be fun. And it was nice to meet Happy Jack and Bluejay too.4 points
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Steve Harris Precision, the current one. It ticks many boxes for me but just couldn’t have an instrument with another teams badge on it -and to be honest I wouldn’t want my own teams badge on an instrument either.4 points
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Bought on this forum in April for £2200 and basically the same condition etc, bar changed strings for 'old school' style Pyramid flatwounds (has tweed hard case, candy etc etc). Obviously not left the house in that time ... Original FS ad link here: I adore the looks and the history but - having given it a couple of months 'crack of the whip' - I just am not comfortable with the chunky neck over extended periods of playing (I prefer short/medium scale and my other Precision has a skinny 70's neck). I broke my left hand a decade ago and I cannot cope with clubbier necks, unfortunately, despite how lovely this bass is. Socially-distanced handover in SW13 (south of Hammersmith) or post for £30 on top within UK (£60 to EU). Pics below including two different 'tug bars', original maple and black dyed maple one courtesy of Rick's Fine '52 PS, no trades thanks. Kind of need the money given COVID impact on finances3 points -
Hey folks, Does anyone else get to that point where they're totally happy with their gear and thinks "yep, that's me, I'm done. Shouldn't need to change anything for a long time, if ever"...... And then feel like they're just waiting in anticipation for their tastes to change /GAS to kick in /a new 'need' to arise, etc, etc.? Or is it just me?! 😂 I'm totally happy at the mo by the way, shouldn't need to buy anything else ever..... 🤔3 points
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Hello! Great workhorse basses, these. Details below: : Weight: 9.7 lbs / 4.4 kg on the bathroom scales Scale: 34” Bridge: 19mm 21 frets Nut: 1 11/16” Radius: 10” Body: Alder Neck: Maple Fingerboard: Rosewood Bolt-on neck Hardware: Gold Pickups: 2 alnico single coil (stacked hum cancelling) Electronics: volume, blend, 3 band EQ (+/- treble / bass and two mids presets - the mid control is a 3-way rotary selector switch to select between flat and the two presets) Mother of Pearl and Abalone inlays, gloss finish It's a really nice active super-jazz. Without the offset body. An example of this model demo'd very expertly here: ...by the redoubtable Jeff Andrews (RIP); and this actual bass demo'd significantly less effectively here, by me: Happy to answer any questions here on the thread or by PM. Shipping: obvs better for you to come and try out here in Elephant & Castle (I'll provide some socially-distanced biscuits and a cuppa), but if that's not possible, I can ship to you via your choice of courier at your additional expense, or, if it's reasonable, deliver to you in my car for a contribution to the fuel money, whichever is cheaper for you. Trades: thank you, no. Many thanks for checking out the ad!3 points -
Be joining you next week ladies and gents.3 points
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I too am a labella LTF user, for many years I used deep talkin flats and then about a year ago I tried the LTF’s and liked the sound , tension and feel , I’ve now got 4 jazzes and 1 P bass with them .3 points
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This may come as a surprise to most on here but I actually think Im sorted and 100% Happy with my lot. Only thing Im looking at is that bloody Noble Pre but I don't 'need it'! I have a REDDI coming in so that should ease the gas🤣3 points
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Boring for everyone I'm sure, but was just thinking back through all the Sandbergs I've had over the past 10 or so years, since I fell in love with them. It's been a voyage of discovery to figure out exactly what makes my perfect sandberg. Disclaimer: first few pics are off the Internet, mine are probably on an old laptop somewhere! Used Sandberg Basic 4 Natural Used Sandberg California PM4 Used Sandberg Basic 4 Greenburst (which I later made a trans pickguard for) Used Sandberg Basic Ken Taylor 5 Custom order Sandberg Basic Ken Taylor 5 Custom order Sandberg Classic Booster 5 Custom order Sandberg California VM5 Custom order Sandberg california TT5 passive3 points
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Good grief, @Billy Apple, did you have advance knowledge of Covid-19? I think we should be told ...3 points
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Real wear = absolutely fine. Fake wear done well = pretty much pointless, but can work under some circumstances. Fake wear badly done (i.e. what we're normally offered) = utterly pointless and frankly a bit embarrassing all round. Spending five minutes with an orbital sander does absolutely nothing to improve any instrument, and will only fool a passing 9-year-old.3 points
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Am I allowed to turn this into a "why I hate relic'd instruments" Topic? No? Thought not. As you were.3 points
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What a ridiculous idea! Only getting a bass when you know "what for" 😂3 points
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So, a change of strings - weight and type - can completely change the feel and sound of a bass -we know this. What may not be appreciated is how some strings can be so much louder than others. I've just taken an old set of 45-105 Olympus flats off my PJ as they were getting increasingly 'grabby' I've put on Ernie Ball Hybrid Slinky cobalt flats, same weights. Without changing any settings on my headphone amp they're about 20% - 30% quieter than the old Olympus - the greatest volume change I can ever remember experiencing with a change of strings. I won't comment on their sound as all new strings sound wonderful, but the volume thing is a bit weird. There's always something new to learn about strings! But it is an expensive journey. 😕3 points
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Yeah. I nabbed it. Not sure how I'm gonna conceal that fact domestically, but it seemed too good to miss.3 points
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Hi all, So having recently been in the market for a high end guitar, I strangely found myself in possession of two USA PRS beauties. I decided to move one on and see what other interesting beasts are out there and after heavily debating a Reiver Kompakt 6, and doing some googling on the subject, I came upon a Reiver Kompakt T7, I couldn't resist so I bought it and now it's currently on it's way to me from the Dolomite Mountains! Can't wait to play this monster, it looks absolutely exceptional. I've owned a number of ACG basses, and currently have 2 that I'll be keeping until I die, so knowing the quality of Alan's work, this is sure to be an amazing instrument!2 points
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Never say never, but I reckon I'm done. My gig rig is a Sadowsky bass, an Aguilar amp and Barefaced cabs. My back-up rig is a Mike Lull bass, Thunderfunk amp and different Barefaced cabs. My home practice rig is either bass, a different Aguilar amp and yet more Barefaced cabs. I've spent more on lessons in the last few years than gear. That's where my GAS is.2 points
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I no longer gig I just record and play at home so here is my man cave rig an Ampeg PF20-T Amp and a Ampeg Micro SVT 210 Cabinet and it sounds great, very similar to a B-15 Head.2 points
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Sure Ped, I will reply to this thread when I compare them.2 points
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@Deeper and down Check out the feedback thread, if the buyer/seller has good positive feedback from others on the site, then you know you're in safe hands. Otherwise, if you're uncertain, then try and collect with cash or pay via PayPal good payments and know that the 4% is your payment for a safety net if things goes sideways. Also, check out the buyer/sellers profile, see if they are active members that contribute to threads regularly, if so, again you're probably in safe hands, if the buyer/seller is brand new to the site, maybe try and talk to them via PM, get a vibe for who they are and if they know the gear they're buying/selling. If ANYTHING smells fishy, abort! Or, at the VERY least, use PayPal goods and pay the 4% for that important safety net! Thems be my advice!2 points
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This is one of those threads that will come back to haunt people2 points
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Ordered on the 6th of April I think, so just over 12 weeks - 13 by the time it arrives. And here it is:2 points
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Kim to Free World: 'Want join band. Can shred like motherfücker, play all Johnny Cash'2 points
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It's a fun gig, basically a booze cruise. We play for 1. 5 hours. $20 00 a head . We get a good percentage of the take . The load in and parking is not great. Blue2 points
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I hope you enjoy it! It really helped me. The idea that you can visualise patterns was quite powerful for me. I’ll say that the book is quite dry and will require some concentration, but it’s good fun. Why don’t you start another thread and we can work through them all together? One exercise every few days or something? Like an online book group. I’ll do it on DB. Be good to get reacquainted with it.2 points
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Has anyone watched the video? Jeepers.2 points
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I believe it's for Himalayan Doom Djazz.2 points
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This has always been the case for me, long before the pandemic!2 points
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God, even when I'm not trying. Quick get the London Palladium on the phone2 points
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I wasn't even aware there was a humbucker with split coils option. Have to say i do like the humbucker solo'd on my VM4. Gorgeous punchy tone thru a loud Mesa Mpulse rig. Not my usual tone but i do love trying it at rehearsals. Normally i have it set mid point or slightly towards the P pick up depending on song. The volume balance between the P and MM is pretty close on my VM4. Ideal for what i play at the moment. 70's Glam Rock covers. Dave2 points
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Yep, thing of beauty - a little out of my range though And finally not!2 points
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Seems David Byrne and friends have been there and were clearly disappointed with the lack of visitor attractions and cultural events in said Tyneside town, bemoaning this fact in their tune off Talking Heads' sophomore album Fear of Music, 'Hebburn'. 'Hebburn Hebburn is a place A place where nothing Nothing ever happens'2 points
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Not much at all, by design. Moollon have their P-Classic, and their J-Classic, they have their specs based on the builder's old Fenders, and they don't deviate from them. They are meant to be vintage correct instruments, not a custom spec build. They have a full FAQ on their Facebook where they openly say 'if you're looking for a customisable spec, go to another fantastic builder like Sadowsky or Lull etc, but if you're looking for a vintage spec P or J, that's what Moollon do. However, they do let you chop them about, so if you wanted a J-Classic neck on a P-Classic, totally fine. Si2 points
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Where's the fun in that, when you can just buy another one that does the same kind of thing, but without some of the features? Oh... hang on...2 points
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I ordered one, and the guy pratt book while I was there. Then I saw the Ariane Cap book and thought I would get that too, then I thought, no, I will see if i read the others first!2 points
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Not a slab body nor particularly heavy. Owned 6 of them, none over 9.5 lb. Sorry @oldslapper never saw your post 👍2 points
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I have a Sandberg California and the relic job on it is faultless. When I first set eyes on it, I never knew about them and I was convinced it was a real relic.2 points
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Just put one in my “shopping basket”. Can’t do any harm there can it? It’s not like I’ve bought one or anything? Just in the basket, sitting there safe and sound from slappy’s grasp 😌2 points
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The thread is here. Some of the emoji's and bullet points are u/s in the thread but all the text and the photo links are still there: According to my thread text, I used a sanding block with 80 grit wrapped round (that would have been emery cloth - the red coloured stuff you can usually find in a roll in B&Q and Homebase, etc, decorating sections. Ditto the cork sanding blocks - cheap and cheerful). The reason for using cloth is that the fret ends tear through sandpaper too quickly. It doesn't take long, but you have to be careful always to be sanding from the fretboard side towards the back or along the neck edge, but again dead straight or, better, heading to the back of the neck so that the emery cloth is always pushing the frets into their slots and not out of them. I'll draw a picture if I can. I have also used a Shinto rasp in the past - Shinto' are great and work on metal as well as wood. But here again, you have to be paranoid in always filing the fret ends down into their slots and never up. Nevertheless, emery cloth works pretty quickly and is the safer option.2 points
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I thought he was singing "In this ever changing world in which we're livin..."2 points
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I believe he's quite complimentary about your work2 points
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