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Mine arrived last weekend, with a Nordy Mute. I'm 6'4 and have a preference for large bodied wide neck basses, but plugging this in is pretty inspiring. The push button tone controls and pickup selector switches are a lot of fun, and for a super light passive shortscale bass, the 'series' mode is like adding a sub speaker8 points
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And so, as a post-script. P and his delightful wife arrived last weekend to pick up the Guitar Bouzouki. And I think he would be happy in me saying he loves it For me, that is a great pleasure and relief in equal measure! P was able to bring his standard Irish Bouzouki for me to have a look at and listen to and that was fascinating. We both agreed that the Guitar Bouzouki has a much richer sound (which would be hoped and expected) and a strummed chord just goes on, beating sub-harmonics all the way, for a long, long time. The neck between the two instruments was quite different, part designed and fully expected and part more of a surprise. P had requested it to be wider and shallower than his original which will always change the curves and feel, but the thing I noticed straightaway was that the 'V' on the original felt distinctly V shaped to the hand further up the fretboard than my build. It doesn't really show on the profile drawings but it does give it a different feel further up the board. Not necessarily a bad feel, but certainly a different feel. Changing that, if P's conclusion was that he wanted that tweaking, is actually a very easy fix and the sort of thing that can be done on a 'while you wait' basis. And there's a crazy coincidence (that I won't go into detail on) that might mean that finding a convenient time to do that would not be too much of problem. But, that said, even at first play, this is P showing how a Guitar Bouzouki should be played. Glorious! And particularly glorious through headphones6 points
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2017 Status Graphite 6-string S2 Classic bolt-on with stunning £500 rosewood upgrade facing. Headed 34" scale 18mm string spacing.Very good condition with Hiscox case.5 points -
I sell Kawai F2B from the year 1980. It was called the Alembic of the poor. Kawai has made pianos and in this case the good work and the woods used also show. An active bass. I include its original case and special tool. New strings set D'Addario Nickel Wound Price XXXX euros5 points -
STOP EVERYTHING..! NOW..! PLEASE..! Get this working with any old duff cassette FIRST, before even considering playing one of the four-track tapes. If it's going to 'eat' tapes, better that it be a duff one..! OK, it doesn't have to be a duff tape, just not one of the precious ones. An ornery stereo tape will do, just to get the transport sorted. Only play your 'good' tapes once it's sorted.5 points
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Having had repeated warnings from Mark at Classic & Cool Guitars about the unreliability of post during Covid, it actually touched down safely inside of 24hrs of sending payment. Immaculate, light, and cool as. Strung with quality flatwounds (unsure of brand but they feel great) it has that classic woody thump when played finger style and with a pick it reminded me of that 60s tone on Scott Walker records. The head won't be with me until next week but this was a sure fire hit!5 points
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Just found this posted on Reddit, a bit harsh maybe....4 points
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It works out quite well really as by Christmas I'll have a shortage of cash to match the shortage of basses 😫4 points
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Just wanted to share... I've had this idea in my head of fronting a three piece guitar bass and drums. I love my 80s covers but my band is a bit wary and is straying towards more Dakota, Sex on Fire and some other stuff that makes me cringe but drunk punters enjoy... That's fine, it's got its place. But I'm getting a bit bored of the set and I've noticed my playing is getting so sloppy, so I want a new challenge. I advertised on Thursday night for a guitarist and a drummer. Set out that I want to form a three piece to play covers and work up some originals, stick to 80s style songs but put on a harder edge, and gave three song examples so they know I don't mean Kylie and Rick Astley: Message in a Bottle, Dancing in the Dark, Just Died in Your Arms Tonight. Just three off a long list I've drawn up. I've had two quality guitarists answer, no drummers. Very different guitar styles. Guitar one: rock guitarist. Has sent me clips of playing in big function bands with multiple singers doing very professional disco hits. Other clips of him in a rock three piece where he's doing lead vocals which are OK, as good as most cover band vocalists and I've seen far worse, better than me also I'd say. This could be good: I know how to play with guitarists of his style and my vocal is not the strongest outside of my comfort zone (which isn't very big!) so sharing it out could be good to get a decent range of songs in. Lives a little bit further away from my preferred practice places but not insurmountable. Guitar two: echoey, lush sound scape type stuff. He gets it about filling the sonic space in a three piece. He's keen, he likes the 80s ideas, he lives nearer me, he's also left handed which could be an interesting gimmick or at least allow us to swap instruments every now and then if we feel the need (I've seen him play bass too). I've suggested to meet with each, see if we get on, play some songs together and then each of us has the chance to either say no thanks or go ahead. Hoping one of them works out and we can then record some two guitars and vocals stuff and get it out there to snag a good drummer. There's potential for two very different sounding bands though, with very different strengths. Will be interesting! Two bands isn't an option sadly... I'm still in my existing covers band, have a dep slot with a very similar covers band and two other ad hoc deps that could come in at any time once all is up and running again.3 points
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Here we have an American Performer Jazz in Satin Sea Foam Green. I've had this up before but took it down as the neck seems very resonant to my lugs. Fender 74 pickups a KickAss bridge and a KiOgon loom finishes it off. This model doesn't come with a case but ive got a Fender case for it...i can stick it in for an extra £80 or comes with gig bag.Not looking for trades unless you have a mint AM Geddy Jazz & cash your way. Anyway UK only please and willing to meet up half way anywhere in UK or can box up if you arrange courier...cheers3 points -
There are a few or many more BCr,s who love this (Genre?) of music, me being one of them. When Bluey does other projects you know they are going to be good.. Francis Hylton on da bass.3 points
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I spoke to Adrian two Days ago and he told me from about 15 Weeks. I am g.a.sed right now by something like this...3 points
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Big Reverend fan. Let me introduce the family - Mercalli 4, Decison P and the Sentinel. Bought the first from Andertons, the other two from Merchant City. Richard at MCM is fantastic. Although I still have my USA jazz, it hasn't been out of its case or gigged in the two years since I got my first Rev. The blend knob is a great design and simplicity to use at a gig. I got the Sentinel just before the lockdown and have played it every day since. Just plays and sounds so good. A really first class shortie. Having playing over 100 gigs with these 3 basses I don't quite get the toy analogy particularly with the Merc and Decision which feel substantial to me but we all perceive things differently. If you fancy something a little bit different, are really well made and great after sales (in my experience) then Reverend are definitely worth serious consideration.3 points
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At least the AA and RAC will be busy then lol3 points
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I purchased this a while ago thinking that I could use it for a few songs in the set, however there is only one song we use it for and it seems a bit of an extravagance and a hassle to transport for just one 3 minute song! This KK Baby bass is in excellent condition and come with gig bag and stand, also comes with an extra bridge pickup which can be easily removed if not needed, I quite like it as it’s a bit like a jazz bass in that the diaphragm pickups are quite dark and thump, whilst the bridge pickup barks a bit, so I can blend these to get a variety of tones. Possibly looking to trade for a decent acoustic guitar, not looking to post so either meet up or collection only.2 points -
Happy new to me bass day! Due to hit the doorstep at 4pm today. (Im literally beside myself with excitement. which is a good thing because if it was just me there would be no work done. The fact ther is two of me today, is making things a little easier) Gonna be playing some sweet no latency squelchy Moog synths with this badboy by sundown! *edit* for those not in the know, this bass is capable of outputting midi data to controll actual synths. this is not audio to midi conversion but the notes are triggered by a clever system that tracks our playing through the fretts themselves.2 points
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hi, i got a dilema only one of this two wonderfull basses can stay for sale or maybe trade please only 5 strings one is a 1978-1981 precision bass brownbrust finish 1800 pounds great condition new frets , i got it from classic and cool guitars . all original thomann case , like all the 70 fender like 4,8 kilos lots of sound fender p bass special got it on a trade bass is a monster lost of vintage vibe colour was lake placid blue now some green , looks like queen bassist one all origina , original case price is 1700 pounds ,. maybe some bodybuilders are interested each of this basses are 4,9 kilo trades only 5 strings , but i preffer streight sell . cheers2 points -
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Have you got a link to the yamaha p bass for sale on here? Ta2 points
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Fender American Performer Mustang Short Scale Bass in Aubergine Red In 9.9 condition virtually immaculate can’t find a mark on it ! Made in USA / 30” scale / Rosewood fingerboard / comes with Fender short scale gig bag / case candy tags etc / Jazz Pick Up cover changed for solid, the original will be supplied and easily refitted although I think the solid looks much better! Versatile, punchy and articulate is the best way to describe it, fit, finish and hardware is excellent Collection from Oakham, Rutland LE15 6QA Will post at buyers expense with the neck removed and packaged like a tank or meet within a reasonable distance for dodgy distanced car park dealings !!2 points -
I would agree with that description, that the Mercalli is more rounded. I have found the Decision pickups are higher output and played with a pick, the bass can do throaty/aggressive really well. It delivers a big, full sound. It did take some experimenting with the blend knob and my amp settings to find the tone I wanted. A little goes a long way with those pickups and the controls on the Mesa Subway head (I recently upgraded to the D800+). The control configuration on both basses is exactly the same. With the Mercalli, I tend to favour the blend knob slightly forward, towards the neck pickup. It just seems to give it a clear but weighty thump than either pickup soloed. Like a Precision but with a little more bite if that makes sense. The bridge pickup almost sounds like the equivalent on a J bass to me. I tend not to solo it, although for poppier songs in our set, I would roll the blend slightly towards the bridge, just a little more definition. Dead easy to dial in your tone. In short, if I had to pick I would choose the Merc over the Decision. Not only does it look cool (it's described as metallic copper fire and isn't as orange as the photos would suggest), it is very easy to get a tone that I'm happy with and sounds better through IEMs. Again this is just my experience, but I have found that I spend more time tweaking my IEM settings with the Decision, but once I get it, I don't touch a dial for the rest of the night. The Merc is also slightly lighter. The Sentinel is another matter entirely. Now, if only they made a short scale Mercalli!2 points
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I use my ms-60b on most of my boards. A great space saver, it is also so versatile. By spending a while programming in patches then allocating letters to them in set list order no reason not to gig with it. However I tend to use mine either as an always on (HPF, compressor, drive) or as a standalone for whatever I need on a particular board. I love mine so much I'm building a small board entirely made from ms-60b 's.2 points
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Who’s this Mark? I love this older Genz stuff, I’m Savin up😎2 points -
Wal video2 points
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Yup I know exactly what you mean. Maybe reversing the bridge pickup would have less plink. I think I’ve seen BC Rich do that. But this is what my buddy wants. Maybe he likes plink! Is that even a word 😆2 points
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Hello! Just wanted to share you all the brand new single from my band Pickpocket called How 'Bout It? Rhythm section recorded live, I used my trusty F Bass into a Demeter 201 and an Avalon U5. Watch it here: Stream it on your preferred platform here: LISTEN/DOWNLOAD And pay what you want on bandcamp here: Bandcamp If you dig it, please spread the good news Thanks!2 points
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There is a Gretsch in the photo?2 points
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Tonci is in Croatia like me, just in a much nicer city. Both basses I sold were once his, he's almost becoming my bass dealer by this point... which would make me an addict I guess, haha2 points -
And here the controls layout :2 points
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Couple of weeks ago, doing some remote recording to be stitched together for virtual band2 points
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If you are price sensitive i wonder why you are considering new? There's a Barefaced 210 in the ads here for £400 which is more than your budget but a lot of speaker for your money and other bargains to be had and that is just here. This person has a couple of TC cabs to sell, you'll need to read the ad but it looks like he may split the bundle if you take one of the cabs2 points
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Isnt everyonre looking for cabs they can balance on their heads ?2 points -
It's the same in the bicycle trade too. I work for an importer/distributor and products that are usually about a 3 month lead time are being quoted at 9/10 months now. One of our popular bikes that now retails between £5500 and £8500 is totally sold out until next August. And we ordered 30% more than we sold last year... madness! We did 8 months worth of business in a 3 week period earlier this year. The warehouse is the size of 8 football pitches and it was almost empty at one point. With everyone being stuck at home for the summer musical instruments, home recording gear, home office equipment and bikes went mad. Limited factory capacity due to shutdowns and more recent problems getting things shipped gives you the perfect storm.2 points
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My white Jack Casady2 points
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Round here? Throw a stick!2 points
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Oh dear I’m not even going to edit it. It shall remain, as a memorial to my idiocy.2 points
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On the basis of that, I'm going to have to put off watching the video until I'm off the work computer. 😁2 points
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I must have missed the OC-42 points
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You should wear a mask if going out Dave2 points
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Modulus Flea 5 Very nice sage green metallic '98 Modulus Flea 5 with the sought after Lane Poor pickup, matched up with the OBP-1 preamp from Aguilar (a combo Flea used himself). The volume pot has a push/pull function for active/passive operation. As you can see it has a matching headstock. Its a great bass with excellent playability and excellent sound. The bass is in very good shape with small damages/some minor scuffing. The neck is straight and allows low action, and all electronics and hardware work like they should. The frets are in good condition too. Fresh DR sunbeams are fitted. The pictures are taken in 2 sessions: daylight and sunlight. It looks especially nice in sunlight where the green really shines. The original case is included, which has one stud broken off (case can stand stable) and another damage on the front. Price: €2.950 (approx £2.650) ***NOW €2.650*** The bass is located in the Netherlands, but I am happy to ship within the EU/UK at buyers risk. Trades and partial trades are welcome: old fender Mustang/duo sonic/duo sonic ll/jaguar guitar, vintage Fender basses or decent copies, other fourstring basses (traditional shapes). Maybe a cool amp...1 point -
Selling my 2006 Dennis Galuska Masterbuilt P-bass, based on a '68 'Telecaster' bass. I'm told that this was originally made for the bassist for Athlete, back in the day. I bought this on a bit of a whim but have realised its far, far too nice for me - I can't do it justice and feel like a bit of a fool playing on something so nice!! First thing to note is the weight - mostly due to the super premium ash, the whole bass weighs 7lbs 8oz, which is insane when you consider that it's a slab body! It strikes meevery time I pick it up; it's lovely and balanced and you can wear it for hours without getting tired (unlike most slab-bodied precisions). It's also incredibly resonant. This is the magic of Masterbuilt guitars - the base materials were hand-picked and matched by one of Fender's best and it shows. Neck is a great shape too. A very soft "V" at the lower frets, going into a "C" by 12 and onwards. It feels very natural, and has clearly been expertly hand-carved for comfort. Frets are in great condition and a very low action is achievable (although I wouldn't recommend it!). Custom "block" inlays were also specified as part of the original order, with Ron Thorn (the current head of Fender's custom shop) specifically requested to do them. The work is top-notch - no filler whatsoever and perfect in every way. Nice and subtle too - I'm not usually a fan of block inlays but these look awesome. Finish is a lovely white relic - the spec has this as "super heavy" and "extreme" and it shows on the body! Lots of checking, dings and wear - it feels and looks very played in. On the sound - it's bloody amazing. It's honestly the best sounding p-bass I've ever heard. Think of ANY recording with a full-on p-bass tone and this does it to a tee. Can go full-on snarly precsion growl, or laid-back Pino groove. And super resonance, sustain and clarity all over the neck. The tone on this has a centre detent and acts a bit like a tbx tone control giving enormous versatility. All original save for (i) the machineheads, which have been replaced with Fender-sourced new ones (the g-string head was at some point replaced with a smaller version, so there are four tiny holes under the metal); and (ii) the case, which is a replacement Fender case. All in all the best P-bass you'll ever play, hands-down. This is light-years ahead of regular Custom Shop pieces and it shows, from the feel to the sound. I need a quick sale on this because of another incoming, so I am pricing at £3200. Equivalent basses are up on Reverb etc. for £4-6k. Needs to be sold quickly, however, or I will take it down. I'm in NW London or can ship, fully insured, for £50. I will also take px if need be - just let me know what you've got!1 point -
OPEN TO OFFERS -SALE ONLY I had comments about the bottom dings - in the original pic they looked much worse than they are, the shadow on the pics made it look much worse. NOW Cleaned and the one proper ding professionally steam lifted and lacquered. Pictures show the clean result. Next in the list to fund my incoming is this wonderful blonde 1979 Pre Ernie Musician Stingray. It's all original and it has "That Sound' that you hope old Rays have. Pino Mwah in bucketloads. At some point someone added a thumb rest which has been removed and filled - its hard to see so I took a pic in really bright sunlight It has a few dings on the bottom as you might imagine being 40 years old - but otherwise it's in really good condition. The neck is sweet and worn in evenly and the fretboard is perfect. Playability is fantastic, resonant and everything you could want. It has a drop tuner on the E string but the original is included. Comes with a recovered hard case It looks like an original with a brown telex recover. Not great but its sound enough.1 point -
Could you not get your 4-track repaired? Or maybe do what I did and buy a restored vintage Tascam 244 off ebay to transfer my old tapes. I planned to sell the 244 after doing the transfers, but I couldn't resist having a dabble with recording some new tunes on it and I was hooked again. D'oh! For recording certain things (drums for instance) it's great. But buying a refurbed one, doing your transfers, then punting it back on afterwards wouldn't be so bad, no?1 point
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I think the only semi-hollow ones in the current range are the Basshouser Fatfish 32" scale and the Dub King1 point
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@Old rocker and @PaulThePlug - gents congrats on the new purchase. The B1-4 is the best value pedal on the market bar none!! Worth the price as an easy to use LED lit tuner, and headphone amp with aux in. Then there's a really useful drum machine for home practice and it's already easily paid for itself before you've used ANY of its effects - lol! There are a few patch settings on this thread you could try out and a fair few experienced hands e.g. @stewblack and @JohnDaBass whose brains you can pick. My advice for starting out would be: (i) work through each of the pre-loaded patches and delete all the ones you're never likely to use (about 80% in my case!); (ii) download the free editing software from Tonelib and start creating your own patches. The software makes it both easy and fun: https://tonelib.net/ (iii) get yourself a decent quality USB cable to connect up your B1-4 to your PC; (iv) be aware that this £60 box of tricks won't do everything amazingly well - it would be unreasonable to think that it could and why I've still got a bunch of dedicated pedals to use alongside it; (v) for the patches you're keeping / creating - adjust the effects output so that you get a similar volume on each patch as you do on clean by-pass (vi) I've recently discovered the Tape Echo on the B1-4 and OMG it's just so delicious!! Example attached of what Tape Echo sounds like with the fuzz and filter on my board and the B1-4 also providing the beat. And finally... (vii) don't be too surprised if you find yourself having a lot fun using this hugely clever budget bag of tricks1 point
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A quick search online found this - although still not the cheapest option. It does run off AAA batteries though and looks like it has some pretty decent features. https://m.thomann.de/gb/roland_go_mixer_pro.htm1 point
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Had half an hour, so cleaned up the neck blank I made. Looking rather good. I do need to reduce thickness still, but the glue up is pretty much perfect in any case.1 point
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