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  1. loudspeaker
    I bought the Ashdown CTM 300, on Friday evening, I got the confirmation email immediately and a shipping email on Monday morning, the amp was delivered on Tuesday morning. It's a superb amp and will join it's kid brother my Ashdown Little Bastard 30
    7 points
  2. Drax
    #justiceforJason
    5 points
  3. Natexxo
    For posterity I've come to say that I took delivery of my Burns Short Scale Jazz Six Bass today from Andertons. Credit to them for having what feel like fresh new strings on it and giving it a decent set up out of the gate. Going to get a friend of mine to give it a once over once lockdown restrictions are eased up here but for now, it feels and sounds very good! Probably on par if not slightly better than the Squire Bass VI that I had tried, with the pickups feeling a little more responsive to technique and the variety of tones being slightly more diverse and useful. Will post back once I have had some more time with it but a big thanks to everyone in this thread for the words of advice and wisdom!
    4 points
  4. Highfox
    Yes you have seen them before, But got mine outside today for a play and a few photo's.
    4 points
  5. julietgreen
    I've been playing quite a bit since lockdown. Not with any of my normal live bands, but on Jamulus with a bunch of new people I wouldn't have met otherwise. It's pretty doable. Here's one we did earlier with me making my debut on double bass (apologies to all the db players out there - I will learn it properly, I promise). I've also done eb and sax . That session included the violinist from the states - playing with 150+ latency. You can hear a bit of burbling and we're constantly trying to improve sound quality and latency. But for live rehearsal and working up new stuff and trying all the things you've ever wanted to do, it's great. I'd never get that opportunity with my real life bands. https://youtu.be/tlGfu1dG_2c?t=1992 Remember - this is live. No pre-recording and editing.
    4 points
  6. Cuzzie
    Not all Sig models (across different companies) are just production models with a name tagged on, they are different. Doug Wimbish Spector has its own neck profile, Sandberg models have subtly different pick up placements and bits compared to the ‘standard’ model it is based on. For me, I’ll assess something on its merits sig or not This bass looks cool - congrats to him
    4 points
  7. dudewheresmybass
    I thought this was a great match. Gaga and Metallica worked really well. the rehearsal sounded pretty good almost better than the final performance! mid be very interested in hearing more from the match up. the Fergie track leaves me asking why she doesn’t do more rock 🤷‍♂️ her voice would suit it very well.
    4 points
  8. Doctor J
    Nice to see Cliff getting some recognition, a very underrated bassist. Few sit quite as deep in the pocket as he.
    3 points
  9. DiMarco
    Kinda hesitant but I am thinking this will be the right decision. I never play this absolutely beautiful bass anymore since I got my Fodera. PRICE LOWERED FOR 1 WEEK, then retracting from sale: Selling this beauty for GBP 2300 or 2550 euro + shipping cost (please enquire for info). Built in Germany, 2005 so made of Ovangkol. Almost pristine condition. There's one tiny little dent at the bottom side of the body and one of the tuners is a bit wobbly when there is no string in place (sits solid when the string is there though). I upgraded the nut to a JAN3 brass, everything else is completely original. This bass has a thin neck profile and plays like a dream. Action on it is really stupid low, plays like a formula one race car. Bottom picture is recent, top one I made some time ago. Will ship all across europe plus UK (are there any duties in place yet when shipping between Europe mainland and UK yet?). Bass will be shipped in a hardcase and very well packed. Not really interested in any trade offers, I have too many basses already. Payment options: Direct bank transfer prefered. Transferwise is another option. No Paypal as I have had problems with them in the past and they are crooks. You can check my status here on the forum or the official Warwick forum where I have been an admin for ages. If you want specific detail pics, just ask. Cheers, Marco
    3 points
  10. Obra
    Here is my rig from the rehearsal studio
    3 points
  11. Doctor J
    So the neck stopped going... down, down? i'm so sorry.
    3 points
  12. RichardH
    Here's the completed shed - already in use as we finish off a new door for a different outhouse - that's my brother in law in picture, who has done most of the work really... he's a chippie, so knows what he's doing ...now I need to decide if I should paint the floor before it gets too covered in crap etc. Seems like epoxy is the way to go, but a lot more hassle.... I will have the ride on mower in this shed, so it will need to cope with wet tyres being stood on it at times.... Had hoped to be able to paint one half then the other, but I think epoxy means clearing the whole space out before starting. Sigh....
    3 points
  13. Scooby
    Here is my amazing Ritter Roya 4. Custom built for me and has only been used for a few gigs and studio sessions. Always sounds superb, very ergonomic, and a total delight to play. The spec is below and the only minor issue is that the switch for the bridge humbucker (to change between humbucker and single coil) broke. The pup is in humbucker mode, which I never change. You can still alter the pup using your fingernail. The bass comes in a hardshell case - mint condition - and with the manual. I'd prefer a straight sale but I am willing to consider trades for a similar high spec bass (4-5-or 6 string). Cash value is £2999 with a trade value of around £3250 Details: Roya 4 VINTAGE 4 (60mm-30mm) Gold Ritter 3D / B1String Attachment RITTER BT - Custommade by Gotoh Bone Schaller Security Locks Swamp Ash Poplar Burl Natural Frosted Transparent Maple Bold on 3-Pieces Natural Frosted Transparent 33,3" (845,82mm) RITTER MASTER Parametric RITTER MASTER Triplebucker - Maple RITTER MASTER Triplebucker - Maple 3,7 kg ( 8,14 lbs )
    3 points
  14. Stub Mandrel
    And you either need to count to big numbers or memorise the guitar solos!
    3 points
  15. SpondonBassed
    Do they do a carpet tile version of a tufted shag? Why yes. Yes, they do. Funnily enough. I am considering a role in a ZZ Top tribute band for sometime down the line. To that end, I'm working on my "inner Dusty". Uncomplicated bass lines but boy do they show up any and all of your inconsistencies.
    3 points
  16. Reggaebass
    A fur one like this would keep your hands warm in the winter 😁
    3 points
  17. Stub Mandrel
    What about making a pickguard from a carpet tile, for extreme comfort on cold winter evenings 🙂
    3 points
  18. dave_bass5
    What stuck me was a not so much she could hit the notes, but she did it in a way that suited the song. Ive seen quite a few ‘collaborations’ like this, where the guest singer has just come along and sung whatever song in her own style. Sometimes it just seems like two different songs. Gaga made it so she was part of the song. I liked that.
    3 points
  19. bartelby
    New amp means a new post in the rig thread! This CTM-300 arrived yesterday. I've only had chance to use it for about an hour, but I'm beginning to dial in a great tone (photos don't show the current settings). I was a little concerned about the tone stack as it's pretty subtle and my other amp is a JJB-500 whose 12 band graphic is anything but subtle. But it appears you don't need extensive tone shaping with this amp. The only downside is it weighs as much as my 10 year old daughter. But the upside of the pandemic means I'm not going to be moving this anytime soon...
    3 points
  20. la bam
    Great to hear her in the first vid saying she loved hearing the bass when hed turned up, and that's where she gets her pitch from.
    3 points
  21. EBS_freak
    Man plugs into 30 year Peavey Hisys and finds it terrible shocker.
    3 points
  22. Dad3353
    And the winner is... Dad3353 (Me..!)..! Here, then, is your my Winner's Certificate (download and save as pdf file, then proudly print and frame...) ... BC_Chal_Cert_2020_09.pdf ... which looks like this (but I knew that anyway, of course..!)…
    3 points
  23. ead
    Just picked this up in a trade. Identical to my first proper bass in all but serial number, this one being a tad newer I think. I also picked up a set of active EMGs that might well find their way into the bass when I decide what preamp to go for...
    3 points
  24. jezzaboy
    Cliff is the man for me. He is such a modest guy but plays exactly what is needed for the song, which for me is what bass playing is all about.
    3 points
  25. NoirBass
    I blagged my way into a clinic with FRP as I was obsessed with TOP and particularly his bass playing. I asked so many questions that the people running it started ingnoring my hand each time it went up. Afterwards we got chatting to him and he was very self deprecating. I Showed him my transcriptions and he was amazed that anyone would bother. After a great chat he insisted that my mate and I go to the bands gig at the Forum that night on his guest list. Sure enough when we arrived our names were down. As they came on stage the entire band shook me and my mates hands. After the final encore the entire band did the same. I never got to say thanks him. He was my biggest inspiration and it was one of those rare times when your idol exceeds your expectations. RIP FRP.
    3 points
  26. 0353203
    Up for sale is my 1965 Fender Precision Bass with its OHSC, as it left the factory. Has numerous dinks, dongs, scratches, checking etc but overall is in fantastic condition. Feel free to arrange to come and have a play with no obligation. Cheers, Si
    2 points
  27. Zummerbass
    Approx 20yrs old, in full working order ( tweeter knob missing but pot still turns) Very loud and punchy, lots of tonal options and built in comp/limiter. Collection only or possible meet up.
    2 points
  28. Marky Screen
    Up for the chop is my mid 00s MIM Jazz V Deluxe 5 string. Was originally passive but its been upgraded with an John East J retro preamp with a battery box professionally installed as well and the battery clip wires from the east extended. So no more taking the control plate off to change batteries its kinda wine red/burgundy (photos seems to be quite accurate on the colour) with mirror pickguard. there are two big knocks to it through the finish (see pics) and the pickguard has a couple of spots where the mirroring seems to have rubbed off under the perspex top layer. Other than that it's gravy. Neck front and back are excellent, frets have very little wear on them. Tuners (Gotoh) in good nick. oh and it could probably do with a new set of strings. The rounds on it are pretty dead. Any questions give me a shout. im open to partial trades and sensible offers. I have packaging, heavy duty gigbags and boxes ATM so can ship well protected. cheers
    2 points
  29. ash
    I’m selling this old Marathon to fund another build project - this one is all original there is some lacquer checking but it is the original finish. Neck is excellent as are the electrics. It’s in very good condition - the string guides which are Shergold - are later additions to the bass. A small area of binding has been repaired. Looking for £475 if anyone is interested. I’m not looking for trades. More pics on request. It’s very light weight at under 4kgs. Single output version with stereo switch. Can post at buyer’s cost in the UK only. Sorry no case.
    2 points
  30. dave_bass5
    2 points
  31. baldwinbass
    Die fledermaus (Strauss)
    2 points
  32. Teebs
    The Plex has landed! Initial impressions: - very sturdy & well-made; - well laid out (the push rotary knobs for secondary features takes a little getting your head round); - without having had it long, some great sounds emerge from this little box; - the white LEDs on the main knobs are very bright; - can't say much about the overdrive - I don't use it; - compressor works well; - EQ section is very good. I'll add some pictures shortly.
    2 points
  33. Lukasz Chyla
    Ibanez SRMS805 Multiscale 5 String in Deep Twilight This SRMS5 is the perfect antidote for a player after a multi-scale bass. It's got an uber-playable neck and the Panga Panga fretboard provides you with a bright snappy response. The Mahogany & Poplar body will give you a balanced platform to get fat, but snappy tones and when combined with the renowned Bartolini pickups you get an instrument that can do everything. It's probably most suited to rock and metal thanks to it's sheer power though. Specifications: SRMS5 for Multi Scale 5pc Jatoba/Walnut neck 901.7mm/35.5" scale at 5th string, 864.0mm/34.0" scale at 1st string Poplar Burl top/Mahogany body Bound Panga Panga fretboard w/Acrylic special inlay inlay Medium frets Bartolini® BH2 neck pickup Bartolini® BH2 bridge pickup Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band EQ EQ bypass switch (passive tone control on treble pot), 3-way Mid frequency switch MR5S bridge (16.5mm string spacing) Black matte hardware Very good condition, any questions, let me know.
    2 points
  34. T-Bay
    Had a chance to do some very basic tests on this today with a few people at work. Using a recently tuned piano we tested people to see if the could recognise two notes played at the same time as being an octave apart or not. 100% of people tested (6) could do this every time without hesitation. Next we tried two notes one after another with a small gap and the person had to say if they were an octave apart or not. Very varied results, professional musician was 100% every time, one part time musician was right nearly every time, the other part time musician (me) was right about 80% of the time, other three were around 50% right. It was noticeable that it was easier when the second note was higher than the first, all agreed on this. We then tested our captive musician and he was 100% correct even when three octaves apart and a 30 second gap between first and second note. An interesting lunch hour!
    2 points
  35. Spewy
    When I got this one I wasn’t sure what it was but thanks to some advice on here earlier I reckon I can join this thread! I don’t know what the colour is called but it has a badass bridge and bartolini pups and wiring.I’m thinking of changing them for a EMG set .
    2 points
  36. petebassist
    I'd never heard Lady GG sing properly until she teamed up with Tony Bennett, and then wow, what a voice. Likewise with Metallica, anyone who high-fives the bass player gets instant cool-points obviously. Would love to see this lineup in a live show.
    2 points
  37. hooky_lowdown
    Don't buy a cheap kit, even from Thomann, the quality is much lower. Thomann's own brand - Harley Benton basses are highly regarded for the low, low price. However, the kits (which costs about the same as a finished HB bass) is much lower quality all round, and definitely not made from the same parts as a fully finished HB bass.
    2 points
  38. Al Krow
    Is she on BC? If so, I could delete my post for a small fee...😂
    2 points
  39. EBS_freak
    I’d always take a decent PA cab over a bass cab. Much more versatile (as long as it’s truly a decent PA cab)
    2 points
  40. ribbetingfrog
    Just arrived are Ehx cntl knob (to control the gain on my Orange Bass Butler) One control hookers green bass machine tc spark booster trying them out tonight !
    2 points
  41. BreadBin
    One of the best songs they've done for years, with some proper vocal talent. What's not to like? 🙂
    2 points
  42. ubit
    So you don’t like Metallica. Plenty of us do.
    2 points
  43. Silvia Bluejay
    I've now edited the title of this thread! Even more clarity. I'll change the date on Facebook too. 👍
    2 points
  44. Owen
    It works. Don't fix it.
    2 points
  45. Jeff29361
    My little girl is called Leela and I had an old p bass so I made her this
    2 points
  46. GarethFlatlands
    So the paint primer was left for 24 hours, given a quick rub with 400 grit paper, and 2 more coats applied with a 15 minute gap between each. After waiting another 24 hours, I rubbed the paint down again with 600 grit paper, wiped the whole thing down with white spirit and once dried, put 2 coats of the final colour on, again waiting 15 minutes between sprays. It's a purple metallic paint, Ford Purple Velvet. My second choice would have been Ford Highland Green (check out the fit 1968 Ford Mustang on Google Images when you look up the colour 😍). I'll do the same process again tomorrow. I'm getting all my spraying instructions from a Youtuber called Brad Angrove if anyone is curious on the reasoning behind my methods.
    2 points
  47. Dad3353
    How would one know..? Maybe, at home, those 'old blokes' don't wear their trousers.
    2 points
  48. ubit
    I have always liked Ga Ga. she has an incredible voice. No fakery or auto tune from her!
    2 points
  49. Osiris
    She should join, it's the best they've sounded since Master of Puppets.
    2 points
  50. uk_lefty
    It's the Daily Mail so without reading it I'm guessing it's a headline to antagonise middle class homeowners and make them fearful of something, possibly to do with foreigners or cancer and its Megan Markle's fault. Is there a picture of Princess Di somehow levered in to the article?
    2 points
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