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Great Thread I still can't get my head around EB bringing out a budget line and calling it Sterling (CEO vanity perhaps) I have a full fat EB USA Sterling, and it's sublime. The quality of the finish and the very slim neck as well as very sturdy high Quality hardware make it a joy to play. I owned it years ago and part traded it, I was very lucky to manage to get it back. It has a one piece Ash body with very unique grain and a matched headstock. It was modded by a previous owner with a Nordstrand vintage pickup, So it has the vintage voiced Alnico pickup, making it sound closer to a Stingray. I occasionally think I could sell it and get one off the far East Sterling SB and unlock some cash,but then I pick it up and I know id regret it. The USA made Sterlings are so well made and as stated smaller bodies and thin necks, great for smaller fellows like me 😁 also they are good enough for Joe Dart etc 😂6 points
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New feature alert... Topics in the Marketplace now feature a thumbnail of the item in question. You can either let it automatically choose to generate a thumbnail from your first uploaded image, or upload a specific one when you write your advert. You can also hide the thumbnails if you don't like 'em. I hope it makes browsing the Marketplatz even more attractive. Items you've viewed will be greyed out slightly upon seeing them again. If you're wanting to change your thumbnail then any mod can choose a different image from your uploaded pics, or you can edit your advert and upload a new one. Cheers ped5 points
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Thought I'd give the blocks a go, with the frets in. Not as neat as I'd like, but I'm confident I'll do better next time. First 2 in.5 points
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Yeah that's new. It also shows moderation events. I think it adds a slight piss-taking twist when someone replies to an old thread 🤣5 points
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Hi all, This won't be to everyone's taste, but this guy appeared this morning on my Facebook. I think his playing is pretty cool. Some here might enjoy it.4 points
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So you clubbed him round the head with one.4 points
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I did the whole tribute act thing in my 20s - it was hard work, but great fun. 'Twas a Queen act, aided massively by our singer looking (and sounding) uncannily like Freddie, and our drummer having the same hair as Prof. Brian May. As the bassist I wore shorts and a T-shirt, a la Wembley '86, but TBF, all of the attention is on Freddie, so it really didn't matter what we looked like. I think if the band has an iconic look (Angus, Freddie, Lemmy etc...) then I think it's only fair that you try to emulate that, but the sound has to come first.4 points
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I feel that I should chime in here as a tribute thingy myself. Of course the music has to be good and sound like the band but in the case of the Police, they sounded rockier live than the records and a bit different depending on the era of their live shows. It has been said that I look a bit like Sting, so that does actually add to the show. I've also studied how he moves on stage and was given the greatest compliment by Billy Kulke (Letz Zep) when he said, you've really nailed that Sting thing. We use the correct instruments (replicas) and I always try to wear an appropriate outfit, depending on what bass I'm using. I saw Wrong Jovi and they did the lookalike thing really well, Ritchie was a touch short but musically they were spot on. Horses for courses of course but the punters do like to see a look a like (I think they do)4 points
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A little trick we used on my old band was to put an original in a 3 song medley. Worked really well.4 points
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This has degenerated into standard stories of specs, jugs and brock and roll and should be badged as such.4 points
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Yup, 3-way selector gives 'Reverse P', then 'Normal P', then Mudbucker.4 points
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At least you didn't get. . . . "Play something you know!"3 points
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I love the stylings of Reverends. They always feel reassuring familiar but strangely exotic to me 👍3 points
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This is great, but I can see it costing me money 😁3 points
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Here you go! https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/452759-new-topic-thumbnails/?tab=comments#comment-4522839 It's a feature I've been wanting to make for a long time!3 points
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I love the thumbnails in the Marketplace post titles ... Gonna make it even more difficult for my wallet to keep hold of it's contents! 😍3 points
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Kiemsa started out, and continued until the end, as an Originals band, (bass, drums, two guitars, three brass and a lively singer...). The very first dates were self-promoted concerts, but quickly expanded to all venues in an ever-widening radius from the Home Town. After self-financing (from gig takings...) their first CD, they became regional, then national. That's when I 'stepped off the bus' (I started off doing the sound, then the lights when the drummer changed; the ex-drummer did the sound...). Having been self-managed up till then, a management deal was struck and they carried on for a couple more years, touring France and Germany. I was invited to the extremely lively 'Farewell' concert when they split. None of the material was covers, from start to finish. Difficult, even, to categorise; I used to say 'ska/punk/rock'. It always went down well; I have many memories of cafés, bars and pubs where the jammed-in crowd exploded the place with exuberance. It's true that the original songs (and their performance...) was very good indeed, and Martin, the front man, took on the role like a fish to water. If the songs and music are up to it, I see no reason why they wouldn't be well received (but they have to be darned good..!). Here's extracts from one of the larger concerts; the repertoire and energy was the same in tiny bars and clubs (Our Eldest on guitar, stage left; I did the lights...). Happy daze..!3 points
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Indeed.. it was an utter piece of sh!t... but, it was OUR utter piece of sh!t...3 points
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Also, you've got to have faith in your original material. Absolutely bloody love it? Getting that feeling back from people who've heard it? Get it out there. Playing it 'cos it's nothing special, and people aren't that interested, but hey, it's original and that's what counts...? Maybe have a rethink.3 points
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I hope he used tonelego.3 points
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Personally I loathe covers bands. I’m in a minority though. Generally the public would rather hear p155 poor Oasis covers than a set list of music that has potential to be great given time. Tricky one.3 points
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We used to dance to this at Edwardians Nite Spot in Chester many years ago!3 points
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I’ve absolutely no idea what you are talking about ! 😂3 points
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I read so many ‘reviews’ on here and on the ‘net which does nothing more than list the specs and make claims about how this product, if it can do X,Y and Z will deliver the goods only to find out that the said bit of gear lives on a shelf, in a rack with ten other basses and never once sees a stage. This is so common on music sites where I’d be surprised if they’ve even played the bass - they’re just regurgitating the press release. I saw it recently with the Dark Ray - it might have been posted on that BC thread about it. Or it’s the gushing ‘review’ followed by the for sale ad a few weeks later citing its pristine ‘unused’ condition.3 points
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Nail --> Head. I hate it when people buy something new and immediately 'review' it. I need to spend some time with this before I know what to say. Something that was instantly obvious was that the strings are going to have to go. Nothing wrong with them at all, but I won't be happy until I hear this bass with LaBella flats.3 points
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Not sure about this, but have something on the way, and should probably stick to the numbers I have at the moment haha. Plus my passive US 44-94 basically does the same job. Lakland USA 44-64 Classic in a Black/Black/Maple vibe. Also comes with white and grey tortoiseshell pickguards options. In excellent condition, no nicks or bumps that I can see. Currently setup and playing beautifully with La Bella RX Steels 45-105 Comes with the original Lakland Hardcase. Full spec - https://www.lakland.com/product/classic-series-44-64/ Nut width is: 1.75″ Weight is: 3.86kg Priced to sell at £1700 £1650 Cash is king - However I could be open to part-ex's of a lesser value, around £700 or less, with cash my way of course. Some ideas might be: - Lakland Skyline 44-64, 44-60 or DJ4 (not sunburst or maple f/b, or too heavy) - Lakland Hollowbody 30 (the little shortscale one) - Lakland 55-01 in Vintage Creme/Rosewood - Lakland J-Sonic 5 in Aztec Gold - Huntington Supro Shortscale (not sunburst) - Nordstrand Acinonyx - Ibanez TMB35 (the shorty 5 string) - Fender Classic 50's (MIM) Lacquer Precision in Blonde - Fender Japan Precision of some description (not sunburst) - I mean.....try me with any Precisions to be honest. - Maybe something from a Yamaha BB series....maybe - G&L (nothing blue) - Musicman Stingray 4 string (although I appreciate this might need to stretch my £700 cap slightly) Cheers Si2 points -
My cousin was born and raised in Houston, Texas. In '83 Eliminator came out and it was also her first trip over to see the UK family. As a 10yr old boy she introduced me to a couple of bands, one of whom was ZZ Top. Eliminator had just come out and they were yet to break in the UK - certainly my family hadn't heard of them, not that we were any sort of barometer of cool. I played that album to death and bought the earlier records and some of the later ones subsequently. When we took her to get her returning flight, we bumped into one of the band at the airport (I couldn't tell you if it was Billy or Dusty - I was 10 and it was the first celebrity I'd seen in person). My cousin shared the flight with the band and met them for photos / autographs afterwards. Being a three piece I was fascinated that one was credited with bass guitar and one was credited with lead guitar. It was probably through them that I learnt the difference. Years later Dusty sent himself up beautifully in King of the Hill. I always thought they were classy guys. Maybe not a band that stayed at the forefront of my tastes but certainly one who helped steer and shape things for me. RIP Dusty.2 points
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Has to be said, not bad attempts. With frets in much more complicated, so well done.2 points
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Awesome recording interface to get your signal from your instrument to your DAW. Very simple plug and play and delivers outstanding crystal clear results. Reason for sale is I've expanded my home set up. Price includes postage, and net of any fees. Unit is in pristine condition comes with USB cable. Any questions drop me a line. Thanks2 points -
Oh the balance is one of the best bits - no neck dive as there's no heavy headstock off the end. Even if it weren't a headless bass, the long upper horn places the upper strap button a long way up the neck (about the 10th-11th fret). I've thought a lot about the lower strap button, whether the fact it's moved upwards would alleviate or exacerbate neck dive (although there isn't any - it'll sit naturally at whichever angle you want), and haven't reached a conclusion on that, except that it doesn't matter on this bass. I guess that it might alleviate neck climb?2 points
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I loved one of the comments on her youtube "she didn't just hit every note, she pummelled it"2 points
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curry on my wayward son - Kansas2 points
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Is it good for metal plastic? I'll get my coat......2 points
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Probably the most famous.2 points
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I think bassist in OMD plays right-handed but upside down, having learned on a lefty flipped over. As here ...2 points
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In fairness, Sir Isaac Newton was never a Reverend endorsee. As to where to try one, next time you're up London way ... 👍🙂2 points
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As new condition G&L LB-100 tribute. A lovely pbass in wonderful condition, nice and growlly! Details below: 21 medium jumbo frets, open back tuners, alnico v split coil pick ups, alder body, modern c shape 6 bolt neck, high mass saddle lock bridge, G&L ultra lite tuners.just under 5kg Happy to send via courier for £20, UK sale only. No case, but Will be suitably packed. Thanks for looking.2 points -
I remember when you could get a plastic Beatles wig for 2/6 at Woollies.2 points
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Sorry, I was just teasing you with your own thread 😉 Clearly did not work. Judas Priest's Rocka Rolla: Heavy Metal or Hard Rock?2 points
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The other approach is to say "If anyone wants a fag, the loo or another pint, now's the time as we'd like to do one of our own". A line that works equally well when introducing a track that the keyboard player sings lead on.2 points
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Well despite what I said about launching into a 'review' five minutes after taking delivery, one thing that is immediately very in-yer-face with the OE roundwound strings is the amazing sensitivity to both pickup selection and plucking location. The Mudbucker is less distinctive than either of the split-P selections, but you can certainly hear the differences between the three switch positions. Bring in the Tone knob (which is not just an on/off switch, as is so often the case) and you have a very good range of tones available before you get near the amp's EQ section.2 points
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I read quite a lot of reviews when I got Fralin P pickups put in my P bass. The only place that stocked them in the Uk then was Chandler’s Experience in Kew. This was over 10 years ago and the thought of changing them has never crossed my mind.2 points
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My last band transitioned from being a pub blues, blues/rock band into being an originals blues/rock band. The originals tended to blend well with the covers so we didn't have too much of a problem. I'd suggest trying a couple of others, but make sure they work really well with what you play either side of them. If one already goes down well there's no reason a couple more won't. But the opposite is also as important - ditch the ones that aren't working.2 points
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I've predominately played original stuff over the last 34yrs but done a handful of covers bands. My favourite covers bands do one or two originals just to show that we can and I like that. If a band naturally develops that way, fine, but otherwise 2 or 3 is plenty. Simply put your options are you either role with the general flow or you walk. If I find myself out of thinking with the general band view, I go rather than continuing to be the one person arguing. if it isn't a big problem, put up with it.2 points
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Looks great - the only thing better would be...2 points
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That was truly painful. Reminiscent of the early rounds of X Factor, when the hopeful's are told they can't sing, and their Dad comes along fuming.2 points
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I was asked a while back if I wanted to play in a pentecostal worship band. I'm not religious, though I do like a lot of classic gospel stuff. It wasn't quite said explicitly, but it was made known that the general vibe was that you had to have some kind of commitment to faith if you wanted to stick it out, so I passed. I felt it might be a bit hypocritical as well. That said, I've played plenty of weddings where I didn't like the bride or groom...2 points
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