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Price Drop: £155 plus postage 1996 Cort Precision with a cream alder body, off white pickguard and amber tinted solid one piece maple neck. I believe this bass was made in the Samick factory (Korea/Indonesia), very well built. Neck is dead straight, minimal fret wear. Has a Ki0gon wireless harness. In overall good condition for a 25 year old bass, does have marks, scratches and dings, commensurate with age. Perfect working order (truss rod etc). Weighs a lightweight 7.1lbs, 1.75”/44mm nut (same as Fender 50s Roadworn). £220 (sale only, no trades) plus postage, I will package the bass very well.8 points -
I became aware of the Latourneau Maben Gold Top bass a while ago. In my opinion, a beautiful bass, taking styling cues from various iconic styles and blending them to perfection. I posted it in reply to a post on Facebook and then delved deeper into Latourneau. Oh my, do they make some beautiful basses, and other instruments. The craftsmanship looks absolutely top notch. Maben Gold Top The Maben is probably still my favourite style with its Rickenbacker top horns, Jazz offset waist and Gibson/Duesenberg-esque headstock, which is different on each bass. They all have slightly different hardware specs so I guess they're each a one off, but I don't know. Has anyone else come across them? Their website doesn't show a complete list of their basses, and I've found most through other sites and adverts, which leads me further to believe that they are built to the customers specs as and when they're ordered. I've added some links but if you do some digging it turns up some wonderful stuff. This 8 string is just stunning. I love the contrast of the walnut back and red front. I can only find this 8 string on their Facebook page, just scroll through the photos. Another beauty in a dark teal colour.6 points
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The new Wal string tree came with standard small wood screws. I always think that, assuming they are fitted properly, set screws and inserts are better. They don't really do the large-threaded inserts in such small size, but the type you see on the right - I think more designed for metal - work fine as long as the drill hole is accurate: I've experimented with inserting them into much softer woods than the maple neck and then trying to lever out the screw and it holds fast. Now, I used to think that the slot went in the top - I assumed this was a screwdriver slot. It emphatically doesn't and isn't That's the bit that cuts the thread and I'm pretty sure that it was a wise sage on this forum that put me straight! So for insertion, you use a screw and nuts, or in my case, a screw and another insert, to 'lock-nut' with the one you are inserting. This is what I've done with the one on the left in the photo above. This keeps it all straight and inserting is a breeze. In this shot, the insert I'm fitting is almost fully in and you can see the 'driver' insert and set screw locked into it and driving it round and in. Like a locknut, a quick reverse direction of the screwdriver and the screw and driver just loosen to come apart: I've positioned the new string tree in the best place for the strings rather than exactly where the old one was but - unless you look really really closely, it pretty much covers the marks and holes from the original: And this is at full pitch with, so far, no embarrassing 'ping' sound of the string tree flying off like a rock from a medieval trebuchet!6 points
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And finished 🤗...Nordstrand Big Singles, Hipshot Ultralites, Sandberg bridge, 3d printed covers by @GisserD, KiOgon loom...well happy5 points
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New film doc about Poly Styrene of X-Ray Spex......... Sky Arts 9pm Saturday 6th March. From what I gather it's told from the perspective of Poly's daughter Celeste. Really looking forward to this..... one of my heroes!5 points
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Just hid a few posts that would have been better suited politely querying with @ped or the moderation team, as opposed to being posted publicly. Thanks for everyone's understanding here.5 points -
Now with enclosure:5 points
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Kent Armstrong has posted a little clip about his life. Amazing humility saying “built and repaired pickups for 50 years” when he is the guy personally hand making the pickups for the amazing Ken Smith basses. Does he still make them? He certainly used to. Also interesting that he credits so much to Bill Lawrence. https://www.facebook.com/kentarmstrongpickups/videos/825181878079226/4 points
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Photos of the GIB Bass and the bass that @Andyjr1515 upgraded for me. Note the screw free electronics cavity and the lack of paint. The satin finish makes it so playable.4 points
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This is more like it, some long overdue love for plywood Kay guitars. Once they get the recognition they truly deserve they'll be changing hands for close to £50. 😉4 points
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couple of programmes for you punks out there, Sex Pistols 2007 gig and a Damned documentary early hours of Sunday morning4 points
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And the winner is... Dad3353 (Me..!) ..! Here, then, is my Winner's Certificate (download and save as pdf file, then proudly print and frame...) ... BC_Chal_Cert_2021_02.pdf ... which looks like this (but bigger, of course..!)... (Band of Rotters that you are..! You know I'm not well, and now I'll have to wrack my addled brains to find a picture that will stimulate you all. Hmm... I should have let the Challenge run to a tie-break, if only to have the fun of seeing Lenny kicking shins..! Thanks just the same, folks; I'll try to get a good picture, honest I will... )4 points
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Well many congrats to Douglas who has landed a double and as such has the honour. A genuine LOL when he sent this over, so I reckon it could get the juices flowing! So without further ado, on offer for inspiration is ........................... Usual rules apply. You know the drill: ✔️ Entries must be <5 minutes and written/recorded this month. ❌ No illegal samples, copyright infringements or other snide goings-on ❌ Bagpipes. ( Christmas truce now expired) . Also on thin ice with panpipes, to be perfectly honest. ❌ No voting for your own entry. We'll know. And we'll shame you. I would like to trial an extra rule this month that might, though might not, help in the voting, I'll float it in the thread . Deadline wise , we will call midnight on the 24th (yes, you probably have till about 19.00 on the 25th, but don't let on or we will have a deluge at 18.59)3 points
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You’ve got that blue thing. Stop worrying3 points
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I suck at pick playing, I can just about pass at home, but always chicken out of playing pick in a gig situation as I'm more sure of my fingers. Anyone that says that it's not proper bass playing needs to have their head shoved down the loo and made to watch Bobby Vega vids on YouTube when they are let up for air.3 points
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Indeed! Alternatively they could leave a little note in the gig bag with a helpful suggestion that we each spend several hours randomly trawling the internet in the vague hope that something coherent and knowledgeable (like we've had on this thread and also just very recently on the Spector thread from Billy and Paul comparing the Euro LX to the NS2, 4 and 5) randomly turns up! 😄 But even a useful summary card probably wouldn't say "think about dialling back your TonePump, 'cos we couldn't be bothered to do that bit"...and unless someone mentions it, a lot of folk (me included) probably wouldn't be thinking of asking the right questions, but assuming that's just what the TonePump was like - and therefore to never dial our bass EQ on Spector Euro LX basses above 1/10, lol! I guess that's the beauty of the knowledge sharing that we have on forums such as BC and TB. Here’s a raised glass to you all 🍸3 points
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Here's my little setup Spectracomp - Darkglass Alpha-Omega - Darkglass X7 ( alway on mild drive ) - Sub n Up - Memphasis Steam chorus - TC Vortex Flanger3 points
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That's got a few of you confused I bet... Got my old Bass Collection Nanyo SB310 back (Got It Back) - anybody who's ever owned one will know what great VFM they are - sell for around £200, play like a £1,000 bass. Would you believe it, I deleted the photos I had of it!!! New ones to follow.3 points
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It's been posted before but this clip of Bobby Vega is one of my favourite bits of picking. The way he puts in the ghost notes, it almost has a 'slap' feel to it.3 points
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Mint Green SUB has arrived, ordered from PMT Romford on Saturday and was well-packaged, set up and in tune. It's a busy day today so I've only had a chance to briefly check it over and have a quick play but first impressions (for me) are very good. I'm obviously not expecting it to match my 5-er or fretless but I have to say, from what I've managed to glean so far, it ain't half bad, mum! 👍😎👍 Next question is whether to fit a white pearl scratchplate?3 points
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Bottles of beer? These will gently tease the cork out of a fine chablis, then massage your shoulders as you quaff it in the evening sun. 😄3 points
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Spector should have printed that on a little card and supplied it with every bass they sold with a Tonepump in it.3 points
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Nice Bassline to play on this George benson track from 19813 points
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These are from the OEM designer and manufacturer of the Tonepump. Tonepumps in pedal format and a 3 band version: Michalík Designs (michalik.cz) Michalík Designs (michalik.cz) Also, the BP4, which depending on who you believe is a Tonepump under a different name, or a variation of. Michalík Designs (michalik.cz) Things to note from those links. EQ points are quoted as, Bass - 55Hz. Treble 6.5kHz. Note that is different from the clever / techie scopes I mention above at Bass at 70 Hz. and Treble 5 kHz. Note the gain is: - Bass +14db to -4 dB, so lets say a quarter of the way for flat. The Treble is quoted as +14db to -12 dB, so lets say a almost half of the travel on the pot for flat.3 points
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This is what's needed ... a twotone sticker ...3 points
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Depends - are the stickers solid paper or laminate?3 points
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I was back in church today for the first time in nearly a year (since the first lock-down). We have had On-Line services where we've recorded our musical parts onto our mobile 'phones and had them stitched together, but that is not the same as being together. I was delighted to get back into the building and meet (socially distanced) friends who I've only been able to chat to via Zoom. Our normal congregation averages at just over a hundred, with most of them being students and young families. Due to the restrictions we could only accommodate 30 or so this morning and they had to wear masks and could not sing! The band was pared back to just; keyboard, semi acoustic guitar, bass guitar (me) and my wife on vocals. She was the only one allowed to sing! It was surreal playing a couple of songs while the congregation stood in silence and swayed along to the tune! As we had no drummer, I kept things very simple and hit the root note on the beat. Not very spectacular but it was what was needed. I did the occasional "fill" or chromatic run but other than that kept it straight to the point. I pray for the day when we can all get back to normal and enjoy great worship and fellowship together.3 points
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Call me Mr Picky, but I think it was Johnny's big brother Billy who was the hero! Ok, moving on... Heroes - Johnny Bowie!!3 points
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Talking of lovely pairs ... The SB900’s last partner was more suited in the aesthetic sense (another ‘81 with walnut finish), but it didn’t stick. I’m a sucker for the passive twin pickups and that control set. Ahhh, I love that set up. I appreciated the SB1000, but wow, it’s not my thing. Horses for courses, n that.3 points
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I contoured the edges ( by hand!) . I wanted a chamfered look rather than rounding over. Here’s a pic.3 points
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Well, a lot of set up still to do and a few remaining jobs, but we actually have a playing bass! First job was cutting the new nut from the Graphtech Black Tusq XL blank: Then a look at the Wal shim. The neck angle is dependant on the bridge height and I suspect the original Wal bridge sits higher than the new Hipshot because the strings are far too low with not enough saddle adjustment to reach even the minimum action height. It's a funny old business but folks are often very sniffy about shims - 'a decent luthier doesn't need a shim' is an oft stated opinion. Well, you don't get much more decent luthier than Wal and every Wal neck I've ever seen has one of these... And anyway, for starters it had to go. With it planed and scrapered off, I could get to normal action heights, albeit with the saddles adjusted pretty high so I will probably add a slightly thinner one than this to the front edge of the heel so I can drop the adjusters on the saddles a touch...but with is as it is, it plays! And even through my not-a-proper-bass-rig it sounds pretty darned fine So, still to do: - A bit more work on the heel angle to get the action range of the saddles a touch better - final set-up work on the frets - final tidy up of the fretboard, edges rounding, etc - string tree - tidy up the neck bolt recesses - fit the strap buttons3 points
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Hey Folks ! For sale or for trade a Jerzy Drozd Obsession Excellency 5 strings in perfect condition. Bought by Doctorbass.net with customs specs and woods. This bass has a perfect set up with low action and terrific various tones. There is a lot of growl and attack, precise like a Tobias and growly like an FBass. Here are the specifications : Body : Diagon wood wings (a type of mahogany, but lightweight), and a flamed maple tone block. Very thick AAA black poplar burl top. Neck : 3 pieces of quartersawn maple, with two ebony veneers. Bolt-on with 7 screws, assymetrical D shape. Fingerboard : Very thick (8-9mm) fingerboard, birdseye maple. Scale : 35" Frets : 24 silver/nickel frets in perfect condition Headstock : 3 + 2 with AAA black poplar burl veneer, Jerzy Drozd logo Nut : Ebony Pickups : Neodymium Jerzy Drozd JeDXS5 split-coils pickups, with wooden covers Preamp : Aguilar OBP-3 preamp, 9v Controls : Volume/Blend/Passive Tone/Bass/Mids/Treble + switch for mids frequencies 400 and 800 Hz, and one switch for active/passive mode Tuners : Gotoh GB707 Bridge : Jerzy Drozd brass two pieces Strings spacing at bridge : 18.5mm (adjustable) Strings spacing at nut : 8.5mm Knobs : Jerzy Drozd wooden knobs Hardware : Gold Trussrod : One bi-directionnal trussrod, perfectly adjustable Land of craftsmanship : Handmade in Spain Weight : 3.4kg Delivered in Jerzy Drozd softcase This bass play like a dream, as usual for a Jerzy Drozd. It's very lightweight so it's not exhausting at all to play with. A little sound clip with old nickel strings : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gNVBqxuSFXwP2ZG98wJlKoJKm8MDPH7u/view I have a lot of soundclips with new steel strings if you want to hear more. Street price starts at 5000€ according to the Jerzy Drozd's website : https://www.jerzydrozdbasses.com/obsession-excellency Don't hesitate if you want more soundclips or pics. For trades I am quite opened, I am interested in fretted or fretless basses, from 4 to 6 strings. Rather looking for a Leduc, MTD, Tobias, Ken Smith, or whatever... Waiting for your proposals!!2 points -
I'm about to get flats for my Melody acoustic guitar. Can you tell I love cheap rubbish........... that isn't actually rubbish, shhh. 😉2 points
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Me too. I have done some experiments on a metal thread in a wood. If the thread is big in diameter, or long enough, metal type works surprisingly well. Thread insert is naturally a good step towards the big diameter thread. Your method of two thread inserts is nice. I would put a big washer in between because it stops the insert flush. Yes, I know, my hands are less trained, and I think the Wal neck is curved at that particular place. The owner of the Wal will be happy. Keep up the excellent work.2 points
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Probably not helpful but I couldn't resist.2 points -
Is this roughly what you got: https://www.musikhaus-korn.de/de/vintage-v800bk-black/pd/111405 First thing I would recommend (I know it's obvious) is to check the pickup height, preamp battery level, and how dead the strings are. If all are good you may wish to switch out one or both pickups, and/or the preamp. I'd definitely want to try the pickups wired directly to the output before changing anything, see if there's an issue with the preamp (even in passive mode) that's "suck"-ing the tone away. Could be you like the stock pickups & pre better than most others if you got it working properly. Or it may suck and you will end up dumping it lol.2 points
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More slap i think. I don't feel reviewers slap enough.2 points
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The EHS looks like a really cool instrument. I'll pop up my thoughts on the D-roc 5 when I get my eager little hands on it2 points
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Personally I would never pay 5K for it or any other Yamaha they’re fantastic basses. But if I was going to spend 5K on a bass it would be something that’s going to hold it’s value something like a MK 1 Wal bass.2 points
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15 minutes a day reading music is better than no minutes. I always feel like their is a hole in my ability as a bassist. This should fill it!2 points
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But wouldn't that alter the tone..? ...2 points
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With a jazz neck I would be all over it, but sadly I have tried enough to know that I will never get on with a P neck.2 points -
Just to repeat what my colleague has already said, as its point doesn't seem to have got across to everyone.2 points
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Telekinesis. I think "F# E string" to myself and it just happens.2 points
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This is mine, its got a chunky leather strap on it which may have added a tiny bit. lbs or kilos, I have both lol.2 points
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There are two threads about the VX50BA, I also own one & love, Love, LOVE it: 1 caveat about the Direct-Out, the amp must be powered on! so it's not 'that' direct2 points
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I'd like to see the effect put through a high quality amp as well as a more inexpensive amp. And for it not to be a slap-womble-fest, but rather a mix of playing styles. And if possible, added to a pre-recorded band mix, to help hear it in a real setting.2 points
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Just watching The Jam, Bruce Foxton really doesn’t get the credit he deserves, his playing is both very melodic and busy. Couple this with that he sings on most of the songs as well as I think it’s a shame that he’s often overlooked with Paul Weller occupying the genius position.2 points
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From what I've read about intonation and pitch, it's about as subjective as our taste in music in general. Our common idea of intonation is based on equal temperament, whereby the piano is tuned so that it sounds in tune in any key. However, when it first started to appear in the late 19th century many people thought it sounded horrible and out of tune, which in a sense it is, but no one notices it now because it's what the vast majority of the Western world grows up listening to. Prior to that, pianos were tuned for a specific key, or group of keys, depending on the piece. What we now think of as enharmonic sharps and flats (i.e. G# and Ab) were also considered distinct pitches. The story of tuning systems is described in great detail in "How Equal Temperament Ruined Harmony" by Ross W. Duffin, if you want to know more. My point is, what sounds horribly out of tune to you may sound sonorous to someone else who is used to hearing it. That said, you'd think the bass player from one of the biggest bands ever would know how to tune his f$%&ing instrument!2 points
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