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Showing content with the highest reputation on 09/07/21 in Posts
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OK so I fell out with my Canadian Dingwall ABZ,although it is undoubtedly a thing of beauty & plays sublimely well I just can't get it to sound how I'd like it in the band. Since I realised I was trying to make it sound like a P bass (which it isn't) I made up my mind I actually needed a P bass. After much research & browsing I didn't want a Fender as they are massively over priced,then spotted the Vintage Modern basses on Bass Direct. Contacted Mark & sorted a good trade deal out for this little beauty. It is a sublime P bass,sounds ace,build quality is spot on & it has a gorgeous roasted maple neck too. So I've gone full circle once again & ended up on a P bass. You'd think I'd learn 😁7 points
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I have a good friend who is a bit poorly and is coming to the end of his playing days. He still has his guitars but has sold his drum kits and bits. Which brings him to his double basses - yes, he’s quite versatile. On one of our regular phone calls he asked me to help him with his Martin and a 7/8 German Bass. I remember going to see George Martin with him when he bought that bass and if it wasn’t that I’m on a downsize I’d have snapped it up. I phoned George and explained the circumstances and although Martin’s rarely buy basses in, unless they are old and have improvement potential, we agreed a price for the two basses. A bit of a bargain price but one to make it worth George’s while and which would satisfy my friend. After George collected the basses I emailed him to thank him for accommodating my friend. He told me that he already had someone coming to see the bass who had a small budget, was going to music college and who Martins wanted to help. If that happens it will be a great result and my friend will be absolutely delighted.7 points
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My latest incarnation... pedals in the effects loop of the Stomp.6 points
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Marleaux mBass 5 Custom Fretless Flame Pear Top Marleaux is famous for their fretless basses, and this is one of their top ones ever made. A very special bass. The only existing bolt-on mBass made by Marleaux. It is a bolt on as that is the prefered construction for a balanced fretless sound accross all frequencies. The bass is in absolute pristine condition with no dings or marks. I am only selling it because I quit playing fretless... Specs: - 34" scale, - 5 string lined fretless 24 fret marks - tree peace maple neck - ebony fingerboard - mahogany body - figured pear wood top with wenge accent veneer - delano quad coil pickups - marleaux 3 band eq with active-passive switch - includes marleaux rigid gigbag, strap locks, tools and marleaux booklet - includes two removeable ebony finger ramps5 points -
That’s a shame that Peavey feel that, sure their bass gear is nothing flashy but it’s super reliable and sounds good. Sometimes - often for me - that’s all that is needed.5 points
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I have headless basses, headed basses, old ones and new ones, upright ones, shirt scales one, acoustic ones and even electric upright bass ones. I am a lover of all things bass!4 points
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The singer in one of the bands I used to play in didn't have a clue. He persisted until he got things right though. Once in rehearsals the guitarist and I were working something out and we asked the singers opinion. He said "Don't ask me, how am I supposed to know? I'm a singer. My job is to shout and look pretty" 😂😂😂😂4 points
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As long as there's no knickers, I'm game.4 points
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I’m pretty shocked that you’d risk My Hermes to deliver anything more than a pair of socks.4 points
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I've got a couple of old TE GP11 amps - they're great. I've got an Elf - it's great. I've no issues with the company evolving; I do like the fact that the name still exists.4 points
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Probably a typo. I do find the reviews to be amusing, especially this bit: The info sheet which is included in the package says that these cables need to be used for some time before their full sound potential is achieved. I found that interesting and I think it makes sense ...Anyone foolish enough to believe that nonsense deserves to pay four times what it's worth. He must be a guitar player. 🙄4 points
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Can't we just be excited at a new Trace Elliot amp without having to dissect the history of the company's ownership? I am very excited to know more about it.4 points
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I’ve seen it before and it was on September last year, there’s some great footage and music, well worth a watch, even if your not a big reggae fan3 points
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In all honesty I feel that a player will not be able to tell the difference between this cable and a length of lamp cable with 1/4" Phone plugs on each end!3 points
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Health issues aside I intent to make an appearance, however it’s unlikely I’ll bring any kit. 😳3 points
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Frets are in! Also had a parcel from the Netherlands arrive with my 32" scale notched straight edge. Waste of money maybe, as it turns out it's dead straight as it is anyway!3 points
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yeah, but you don't get audiences in the Albert Hall drunkenly shouting "play Beethoven's ninth..." at the conductor😄3 points
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Sad to hear that the COVID has again impacted on, what is generally, a great day out. I'd love to attend, however I appreciate people's reservations. Seen you all in 2022 hopefully.3 points
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For my sins 'shredding' and 'staggering fast' are both guaranteed to make me pass. I would doubtless appreciate the technique but not enough to want to listen.3 points
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More Korean traditional spacerock - new tiny desk concert out today!3 points
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Fixed the above3 points
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@Skinnyman is far worse though. He overplays using a Rickenbacker.3 points
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Knew I had one last set of “sucked sweetie” control knobs left… Now completely 1980’s Yamaha stock.3 points
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The good news: I finished putting it all together and applied all the labels. The bad news. When I powered it up and took it out of Standby, the mains and HT fuses both blew immediately! I need to get stuff ready for this weekend’s gigs so I won’t have time to look at the amp for a couple of days but I expect it will be blindingly obvious when I open it up…3 points
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Are all 1,200 of those watts Trace Elliot watts?3 points
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Why would you do this to me.?3 points -
I'm quite taken with some of the examples of 'steampunk' instruments I've seen online. I'm half tempted to have a go at a mild steampunking of a bass, as it would fit quite well with the quasi-Victorian/Edwardian stage image I'm currently putting together for one of my bands. Have any of you lovely people ever done anything in a similar vein? I don't envisage doing anything quite as complex as this Jazz, but I am quite taken with the milder look that's been done to this Tele.2 points
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Fender Limited Edition American Standard PJ Bass with Jazz Width Nut (One of The Magnificent Seven) NOW SOLD!!! This the second bass I have up for sale because I have now decided to completely trim my basses down to just two, main bass, and back-up bass, so this lovely bass which I purchased on this marketplace during lock-down, has to go as well. It is part of "The Magnificent Seven" that Fender introduced in 2016, and this is one of just 500 worldwide and is in absolutely mint condition, and comes with the original Fender hardcase. It has a Maple neck with a Rosewood fretboard and has a 38mm Jazz width nut. It truly sounds and plays amazing. I have included a YouTube clip that I recorded directly through my interface into Reaper, there are no effects added, and there was NO bass on the original backing track, so you are actually hearing the bass that is up for sale. You are welcome to come and try it out at my home in Bridgnorth, Shropshire. More info can be found here: https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2016/06/07/fender-unveils-limited-edition-american-standard-pj-bass/2 points -
@Waddo Soqable is now able to get stuff from his Zoom into his laptop, and it only took us three hours..! Jolly good going, I say; the lad's a natural.2 points
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Darn why did I just buy a road worn J when what I really wanted was a road worn P to come up… I would have taken it right away! GLWTS - great bass it would look the part with a duck sticker on!2 points -
Christina for me, just sayin 😁2 points
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Massage in a Brothel... Not just covers though, I was in an originals band and we always rehearsed one song as "You Always Squirt the One You Love".2 points
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I’m pretty sure that just your physical presence will fill the BC collective with joy.2 points
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Apart from being fugly, headstocks wreck the balance of basses. Warwick really missed a trick not making the Thumb headless as they planned at one point. Still, each to their own, and you have my sympathy.2 points
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i used to live near a pub called the Duck, but they didn't have any live music at all. i guess it's the dog that owns the PA.2 points
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That may be so, but you can't be too careful!2 points
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His Tiny Desk gig was amazing. This is my current favourite of his songs. It’s like Curtis Mayfield born again. Superb.2 points
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You poor thing!2 points
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In that case I like him already...2 points
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One day, we should all drop a low B at precisely the same time - see if we register on the Richter scale 😎2 points
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Ah, c'mon! The hifi boys have machines to burn in their cables... to save them deafening the world by playing pink noise at full whack for a month. Just so their 99.9999%Oxygen-free copper crystals are all aligned in the right direction....2 points
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A trick I got from our old producer was get a good sound from amp/pedal etc then just engage the BDDI with everything at midday, adjust blend to suit. It just then seems to shape and tighten the sound that you already like, making it just fit in the mix that little bit better.2 points
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The tonerider trp is a fantastic pickup, get a kiorgan loom and still cheaper than a premium pup. Totally change the sound for the best2 points
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I played in a club band with a Black Country vocalist. She used to introduce it as "Youm sex am on foyir".2 points
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Good point. I'll change my way of thinking on this to I *hope* it's a great amp that sounds like a good old fashioned TE. And I really do.2 points
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I don't want to wee on anyone's parade, but we do have a tendency to go straight onto the attack when we hear about a new product. Remember the appalling reaction to Barefaced and their pedal? Simple fact is we're consumers of products, we don't make them nor do we have any input to the R&D. If the product is badly thought out, designed or overpriced, we won't buy it. Having said all that, it's only my opinion. I just prefer us to be happy and excited not carping and miserable. Everyone else is of course free to explore their own response to the news.2 points
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And another one... The Meters - I need more time | Bass Transcription | George Porter Jr.2 points
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In one of the hundreds of Andertons youtube clips Lee Anderton basically said that from his shop's point of view it doesn't matter how expensive or well done the mods are, they add no value to the px or resale price of the instrument. In a private sale a buyer might agree to pay more for a well modded instrument that particularly appeals to them but the general consensus seems to be that you'll get more of your investment back by returning the instrument to stock (if possible) and selling the upgrades separately.2 points
