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ON HOLD For sale is a lovely 70's Ovation Magnum 1, in excellent condition. I've wanted one of these for years, having been a fan of Howard Devoto and Magazine in my youth and the brilliant, gurgling basslines of Barry Adamson. I finally found this one not long ago, but quickly came to the realisation that I'm not really Barry Adamson, Jah Wobble, Kim Gordon or Ross Vallory for that matter! So slightly grudgingly, I've decided to part with it. All fully functional (including the string mute) and even the case is in great nick for a 45+ year old bass. Unlike some examples of this bass that can weigh several tons, this one comes in at a very reasonable 4.5kg and sits on the knee or a strap beautifully. £1500 + UK shipping. Sorry, but I'm not looking for any trades.7 points -
It could have been worst, I could have been a Mancunian liking gravy pea.6 points
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On a side issue , there is brilliant uptake in voting this month , while I am continually impressed with the entries to this little challenge , I also think that those taking an interest and the time to listen though and cast a vote, also deserve a mention , many thanks 👍5 points
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A tentative for sale of my G&L SB-2 Tribute In Sonic Blue. This is a brilliant bass and unfortunately funds are tight otherwise i would be keeping it. I'll take some more pictures when i can. it has the powerful MFD pickups and no tone control. just two volume controls. Unfortunately i can't currently post as i don't have anyway of packing it safely so collection only. Thanks price now dropped to £320 NOW SOLD4 points -
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I have now fitted both transformers and made the connections for the mains and HT. The OT primaries are above the chassis at present as they will pass through at a different point.4 points
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Yeah, I often think of AC coming home after a gig… ”Hard day at the office dear?” ’not in the least bit taxing love - really chilled, nice and easy’ ”Are we still filthy rich?” ’oh aye, increasingly so my little petal - INCREASINGLY…yurs.’ ”Brandy?” ’Why not…hehehehe’.4 points
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Haha, the Guitarist thought I'd come in Vulfpeck fancy dress too. My chops obviously didn't get the memo though unfortunately!4 points
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The information here's not correct. Fujigen Gakki only ever made 'Made In Japan' labelled instruments. When manufacture moved from Fujigen to Dyna Gakki & Tokai Gakki, 'Crafted In Japan' was introduced to differentiate them. Seemingly Fujigen retain exclusivity over the MIJ label and it has appeared on occasional post-'97 Fujigen-made production runs. The 'O' prefix & CIJ indicates it's post-'97 and from either Dyna or Tokai, but I don't think there's any way of distiguishing which of those factories built it. There's no quality differentiation between any of the factories used by Fender Japan.4 points
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If anyone's starting a Wulfpeck tribute, you've got the difficult job... 🙂4 points
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Lawks! I'm overcome with a rollercoaster of emotion, as that's the only way they are allowed these days. Though British/German stiff upper lip suits rather more! And a big cheers to all who voted - nice to see interest from more of the BC Massive... Especially those wot voted for me! 😃4 points
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OK, we can close the ‘worst gig’ part of the thread now.4 points
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I had my first gig in 15 months at the weekend and decided to use my short scale Atelier Z. It was a blast!4 points
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Roscoe LG4 Custom bass SOLD NEW PICS ADDED: taken today, please expand to check mint condition. If would like Hi rez pls pm your e mail Collection prefered, wilI ship UK only at buyers cost. I can arrange safe trial3 points -
... and booked in for my first ever bass lesson. It's a free half hour lesson at first to see how I like it. I'm not expecting much from half an hour tbh but it's a start. Wish me luck.3 points
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Doug Wimbish signature, custom order so only one of its kind. I had a DW sig about ten years ago and stupidly traded it in, big regrets... Good to be back in the saddle3 points
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Here is mine, @pantherairsoft what kind od Xerograph is that?3 points
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Well if we are talking about Sir Tom 🤣 To a lady cellist: "Madam, you have between your legs an instrument capable of giving pleasure to thousands and all you can do is scratch it." - Sir Thomas Beecham3 points
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Lakland 44-64GZ bass,bought Bstock from thomann,so there a dull patch on the back,probably be able to get it polished up to a gloss,but prefer my fenders,would trade for a USA precision with cash either way depending on what you have,can post for £20 Classic Lakland Bass, Metal Aggression Lakland's Skyline 44-64 GZ PJ electric bass takes a classic body style and to the limits of performance and tone. Equipped with eye-catching Pearl and Abalone fingerboard inlays and a black anodized aluminum pickguard loaded with a Geezer Butler signature EMG split-coil pickup — plus a Geezer Butler Signature EMG J single-coil at the bridge — the Black Sabbath signature pickups deliver the punch and drive that characterize Geezer's aggressive bass tone. If you're looking for the best of style, tone, and performance, take if from Sweetwater — you're going to love the Lakland Skyline 44-64 GZ.3 points -
I enjoy pushing the boundaries of incompetence3 points
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Am still loving my TM5 SL after owning it for about 6 months - it's my favourite Bass I've owned. Tapewounds are the finishing touch:3 points
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I’m an over-playing beginner. Worst of both worlds really3 points
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I am selling my Barefaced Machinist pedal. its a great condition, has some velcro on the bottom. This pedal is great and very versatile. Here is the info on them: https://barefacedaudio.com/products/machinist Now Sold Thanks3 points -
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Bad player and a shortarse!3 points
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My (admittedly limited) experience of pub/band singers is the majority fall under the 'tuned shouting' description. And 'tuned' is not necessarily the same as 'in tune'. Too many think that singing is not a serious technical skill and you can just 'sing'. As with any instrument, there will be the odd person who can just wing it and get away with it - but not many. There's a lot of technique to singing properly to protect you voice and to enable you to sing for a protracted period without tiring or injury3 points
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So, after 15 months of not playing a gig or anything, I have woken up to a message from my old function band saying they need me to dep on sat night. Think it's a wedding and think its relatively local. Hope the suit still fits after lockdown! Rehearsal tonight - set looks like all stuff I 'used to know' in a previous life, so a run through of 35 odd songs tonight. Keys shoudl be fine and hope the old grey matter kicks in with forms and arrangements, so just need to play some bass today and tomorrow! I literally haven't touched a bass since early December and haven't' played a gig in well over a year. Should be fun and I'm well looking fwd to it...... Only trouble is that I don't have a bass rig anymore, having sold it off due to covid and redundancy! Now need to make some "can I borrow your rig" calls to some pals!!3 points
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Take firelighters.3 points
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Lemon Lard is a revolutionary product and is definitely needed by all players. It will revolutionise mid-gig snacking and fingerboard/string care. If Jaco had it he wouldn't have needed fried chicken. I can guarantee that if you use it you will be playing like Jaco in no time.* *actual results may vary3 points
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SOLD - PLS REMOVE Custom bass built for me in late 2018. Aluminium body, top and rear body in carbon. Bolt on, 24 frets, custom radius 20 "(flat keyboard Ibanez / Yamaha mode), 18 mm string space at the bridge, 44.5 mm nut width, Hipshot Ultralight tuners. Alusonic Hybrid Alnico5/Neodymium MM + J pickup, 3-way selector for the bridge pickup, Ad Electronics Custom preamp with volume, blend, bass, mid and treble. Weight 3.9 kg. The changes to the basic version are: - flatter radius. - block inlays instead of simple dots. - 3-way preamp instead of 2. - 3-way selector instead of 5, which acts only on the bridge pickup in series / parallel / single coil mode. - blend on the preamp instead of the 5 pre-selected combinations. Instrument like new, with upgraded features compared to already excellent basic specifications. The reason for the sale is the fact that actually I do not play and I do not know when I will start playing again. I don't sell for economic needs, so I sell within a minimum margin that I reserve for each negotiation. Possible exchanges, but i prefer the sale, only on instruments such as Furlanetto fretboard not maple, or Status and similar. More info on www.alusonic.com3 points -
There was one of these for sale about a year ago which I was tempted by, but it was a bit expensive for the amount of use It would probably get3 points
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Stop making such beautiful instruments, please. 😎 Or I'll end up ordering one...3 points
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Last Waltz version The Band - The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down | Bass Transcription | Rick Danko3 points
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A couple of incidental shots from Alan's workshop blog, control and battery cavities being routed.3 points
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You got Sniffin Glue too then..2 points
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Like the honky tonk piano on this..2 points
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And with some vocals2 points
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Trust me, I have tried but it really doesn't work.2 points
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Frank Zappa - "All the good music has already been written by people with wigs and stuff"2 points
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I defy anybody to write a better bassline to "I want you back" (Jackson 5) or "Forget me nots" (Patrice Rushen). Both basslines are masterpieces and completely left field from what the majority of bass players would have played. Working with original songs, there are so many permutations that what is "better" becomes a matter of style and personal taste.2 points
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@walshy cheers but I need single 12's to add to my own modular set up, rather than a standalone 212. Nice mind.2 points -
I have decided to keep the bass and have some modifications made to it by Alpher. It seems to be the most sensible course of action as the build quality is exceptional, the weight is spot on and I am learning to live with the appearance. Thanks to all those who have posted or sent messages for their input.2 points -
Of course, you can actually buy them now...….2 points
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So I’m new to the bass this year, converted after years of playing rhythm, as the band needed a bassist and they persuaded me….. and after initial struggle, am now loving the Bass and starting to learn some licks.2 points
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Wow. £1k is a fantastic price. New Euros cost around £2k nowadays. Dave is also a cool dude. So, buy with confidence! GLWTS 👍2 points -
Tasty! I'd neeed to change the pickup cover to white or something2 points
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Get/make a good two ply pop shield. Thats the plosives sorted. Get the mic at least 2 inches behind the pop shield off axis by between 30 and 60 degrees -adjust to taste. Download Tokyo Dawn Labs Nova dynamic eq, watch a few videos on how to use it for de-essing, Dan Worrall is yer man btw. Add some very very subtle ambience with a vst, very very subtle mind! One other thing that the nice analogue part of a BBC chain is adding is some very subtle saturation, try an analogue obsession vst for a tiny smidge or the Tokyo Dawn Labs Slick EQ which is the canine undercarriage.2 points
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£350 ovno trades considered REDUCED TO £250 TEMPORARILY AS I HAVE MY EYES ON SOMETHING - (WORTH MORE THAN THAT PARTED OUT!) COLLECTION ONLY I have decided to part ways with this, as I am relegated to bedroom noodling now, and I cant see any situation even if my health takes an upturn where I will require a 5 string. This thing is a beast. Factory second "Performer Classic (the one with the curved body)" Body and neck - neck required a bit of sanding which I sorted - (the neck itself was slightly wider than the fingerboard leaving a "lip"), and body had some minor dlaws in the finish (though they are not noticeable unless you really look) - body colour is a strange mix of Holoflash and Translucent black, has the colourchange associated with Holoflash's but more subtle? Fitted with: Gotoh GB707 tuners 2x EMG 40DC active pickups Michalik BP-4 Pre-amp (the guy who makes the TonePumps for spector, this is basicaly a TonePump without the Spector Sticker and Premium price added - identical in every way) Schaller 3D bridge. Crown fretmarker stickers have been added to the neck and look pretty nice but could be easily removed. Everything works as it should, I haven't had to tweak the neck since I built it about a year ago. It is VERY high output - the BP-4 has a trim pot which is currently backed off (as you can imagine running active 40DC's into a tonePump gives enough power to stop a charging elephant at 100 paces. Will put up pictures from the phone shortly. I just find myself playing "The Dood" mostly as its fairly lightweight. Possibly unless I talk myself out of it the CK-4 will be appearing here too, soon. Trades wise - I am a sucker for P basses, hence "The Dood". Failing Health SUCKS. The Thread of it being initially put together (before upgrades)2 points -
New Moollon P iv arrived today!2 points
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