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No need. Just repeat it slowly and loudly in a cockney accent, like we do in France.8 points
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The nice thing about really long steel rules is that they are easier to find amongst the inevitable guitar-making detritus With the nut position measured, I am able to position the fretless board nut edge in exactly the same place, slim the maple to fit and triple check that the centre line and outer string runs are going to be where they should be: And so - goes Andyjr1515's logic - as long as the action can be made the same - the bass should intonate the same whichever neck is fitted. Well...that's the theory One more job before I can fit the truss-rod and glue the board on - planing that moderate headstock angle. All being well, I should be able to have the board gluing before the end of the day7 points
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Yeah. I mean obviously as a huge Nine Inch Nails fan I know that. Everyone and their mum knows that. I didn't know that.6 points
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Well it has all disintegrated. Fallen apart in an apparently convivial manner but from the ‘we wish you all the best in your musical direction’ messages I guess I rocked the boat against the ‘boss’ and that wasn’t acceptable. I wonder if they already have a replacement in mind? I feel that I’ve been reasonable in my questioning of the inconsistent structure of some songs and how this left me exposed musically. This thread has helped me see that my thoughts on this are valid. Sadly it created I situation where I became the problem. Im a little gutted that it ended this way I guess but sometimes we have to stick with our position. Peter6 points
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Sometime soon, it wont go away, ever. You have a limit window of time to protect your ears better after which the damage will be permanent. You dont get a second chance.6 points
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I do think it's sad when builders make no effort to squeeze the control knobs really, really tightly together. This guy clearly 'gets it', and has successfully rendered the controls utterly useless. Bravo!6 points
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Did the deal on this little beauty and with the help of @adamg67 it should be in hand Saturday morning! One can have too many of many things but one can never have too many ACGs!5 points
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Hi all! Slightly reluctant sale here, so recently discovered this bass at my parents house. It's been sat in a hard case for 10 years or so, and recently found and set up. I'll be honest, I thought I'd sold this years ago and that the case was empty.... This is a fairly well used/loved bass (with some paint damage to headstock, see images) that I've owned since about 2006, the bass had one prior owner to that. It's a SUB Sterling/Sterling SUB (not sure on order of words in title) from the SUB range that Musicman were putting out at the time. Not to be confused with the more modern Sterling SUB line that Musicman are selling. Though I stand to be corrected in comments. The bass plays really well and in neck and electronics is pretty well a Musicman Sterling just with a lower spec body. Item is located in Chelmsford, Essex and I'd prefer not to ship with courier as I don't presently have a spare case for it. I'd be willing to meet to drop off, distance depending naturally. Thanks for reading, Dave5 points -
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A few years ago my band was playing and had a fairly long break between sets. A chap we knew quite well was playing just down the road so we went down there to check him out. We lasted about 1 1/2 songs before going outside, to join the majority of the audience, most of whom were talking about the excessive volume. It's not big and it's not clever, and it will drive away any punters that have an ounce of sense. It doesn't matter what ear protection YOU have, the audience probably won't have any at all5 points
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So the wiring is complete, and the strings are on. First impressions are very positive, even if she does need a really good setup. Unfortunately, my tiny little Allen key that fits the bridge saddles on the Badass is no where to be found so the setup will have to wait until I can either find mine or buy another one. Only had the briefest of plugged in tests through my little TC BG250 208 combo as the family have retired to bed, but what I heard certainly sounded like a precision bass should. All-in-all, after taking a leap of faith with the body purchase I’m over the moon with the outcome.5 points
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Due to the Covid-19 situation and severe back problems (67% officially disabled because of it) plus right shoulder injury (non-operable capsulitis from which, after more than 3 years, I will never fully recover), I'm selling all my basses over 4 kilos and also the ones I'm not really using as well as some stuff I don't use. I've also considerably lowered the price for a quick sale. 1991 Ibanez AFR A304 #0123 with original form fitted hard case, all the goodies and papers. Get yourself a rare piece of history ! ABSOLUTELY NO TRADES, EXCEPT LEDUC BASSES ! NON NEGOTIABLE PRICE ! Asking price including shipping fully insured with tracking number to your place in these European countries (ask for other countries) : Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France (excluding French overseas departments and territories), Germany, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Monaco, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom : €1550 Euros or £1325 GBP !!! New price with optional hard case was 2350 Euros in 1991 !!! Shipping to United Kingdom is, of course, possible, but with an extra customs fee (VAT + other taxes + courier fee), because U.K. is now outside EEC. In fully working condition and in very good overall condition for its age. Here are the specifications : Body : two pieces flamed maple (shape patented by Rolf Spuler) Neck : one piece maple half-trough neck with 2 graphite bars (an innovation in 1991) Fingerboard : ebony Frets (slightly marked) : 22 (E and A), 23 (D) and 24 (G) with white side dots and double abalone dots at the 12th position on the fingerboard Headstock : 2 + 2 (shape patented by Rolf Spuler) with matching flamed maple top Pickups : 4 polyphonic piezo pickups in each saddle called PPP (patented by Rolf Spuler) + AFR 4 Special magnetic pickup Controls : volume, blend, stacked bass and treble Preamp (18 Volts) : Matthias Grob designed especially for the AFR basses with gain for each piezo and 2 bands EQ (cut/boost) Tuners : Gotoh/Ibanez GB-7 Bridges : 4 Mono Rail's (patented by Rolf Spuler) including a Stay-D-Tune (patented by Rolf Spuler) detuner on the E Mono Rail Strings spacing at bridge : 19 mm Nut : graphite Strings spacing at nut : 11 mm Knobs : original Ibanez Scale : 34 inches Hardware colour : Cosmo black Truss rod : one single action Finish : satin Land of craftsmanship : Japan/Switzerland Serial number : 0123 Year : 1991 Weight : 3.215 kilos Action : from 1.5 mm under the G string to 2 mm under the E string at 12th position (can even go lower, but was perfect for me) Will come with the optional original Ibanez AFR form fitted hard case, all the goodies and papers. Non-smoking environment as usual. I'm only selling this bass because I'm thinning down the herd for the reasons mentioned above and that I also bought a new digital hybrid piano... 🤦♂️ The bass has been fully set up professionally. It has received 2 new batteries and is fitted with a brand new set of D'Addario Flex Steels stainless steel strings (40 - 60 - 75 - 95) that really serve the bass. Check the Ibanez AFR catalogue in the link below to understand that this bass is totally unique in its design, craftsmanship and innovations as it has so much patents by the late Rolf Spuler and that there were only next to 900 AFR basses built between 1991 and 1993. What you see is what you get ! Look at the photos taken under different angles to see the real condition, which is used with some minor dings and dongs that I tried to photographed. Link to the Paradis Guitars website page of the AFR : https://www.paradis-guitars.com/products.htm Here is the link to the 45 photos in high resolution, the 1991 Ibanez AFR catalogue, the German test in Gitarre & Bass from 1992, the service manual and the Stay-D-tune plus Mono Rail manual : https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1P_Lm6dLQtE8hTglILyikLmPx-kvrufy1?usp=sharing Don't hesitate to ask for more.4 points -
For trade my Fbass BNF6 Alain Caron from 98 Nice condition for 22 years old Only 4,2kg Gigbag included but not original Possible trade with 4 or 5st fretted The neck is amazing A straight sale is possible It was this one: https://reverb.com/ca/item/20162320-f-bass-bnf-6-string-fretless-bass-ac-signed-fbass?locale=fr4 points -
Well this is shameful for me but when you knows, you knows. I only picked this up last week from Sammybass of this parish but it just confirms to me that I really am much happier with single pup basses in a live environment. This is a near immaculate example of a proper German Sandberg California 2 TT4, the active/passive one with the Delanos. It's a lovely matte finished piece of lightweight swamp ash and is a perfectly balanced 7.5lbs or thereabouts. The swamp ash body is a custom option as is theebony fretboard and it looks to have a quarter sawn neck (?). I'm asking what I paid for it seeing as it's only had about 3 hours of noodling and a rehearsal. I've used SammyBass's images as nothing has changed in it's condition over the last week (hope you're ok with that Sam). As this is gigbag not HSC it'll be a collection or dodgy motorway services pickup only - sorry I don't trust couriers with breakables. Ideally I'd prefer a trade, a MIA P bass in great condition would be sound, otherwise cash will do fine.4 points -
Listening to the bands who were hot when I grew up helps remind me of why I started playing. I know the trend is cleaner and more hi-fi these days, but there's no replacing that simpler, earthy, somehow more 'flawed' sound... For instance: Peavey MK-III into an SWR Big Ben (Bag End) 1x18. Not high wattage, but sounds like an 800lb toad with teeth, with my Epi Thunderbird (Classic Pro, Gibson clone) driving it. There's a Goliath-II to stack up if needed, someday... What's in your basement?...4 points
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Funnily enough I have the problem of trying not to be always leaving bands. In the past I always ended up talking myself into walking out. I've come to recognise it as a character defect, an instinct for self sabotage which blighted my life. However if people in a band were genuinely behaving outrageously towards me I'd not hang around.4 points
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So, something like this for the necks…4 points
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Yep - I have a Mark Bass 2x12 plus 800w head for deps and wedding gigs, but for Rock'n'roll you can't beat my back breaking Mesa Boogie 400+ with 1x18 and 2x10!4 points
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My first purchase in a few years. I've always wanted a block and bound lpb jazz with matching headstock and now have one. Price wise I couldnt resist as it seemed a bargain. Starting to wonder whether it would be more suitable for a funk band and a bit flashy for me! Not seen many of these around, serial number suggests 2004-05, possibly seen one on this site before so maybe the same one.4 points
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The 4 colours have been announced and released to sale today. 40 basses in total and many are already sold! I may have already snagged myself a blue one thanks to a good friend in the States.... 😉4 points
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Finally took the plunge in to the realms of what some may call the ‘bass cliche’ but it’s what works for me. I got rid of quite a lot of stuff I didn’t need and bought a Fender American Original Precision (pictured) to go with my passive-converted Sire P7, a small flip top Ampeg rig (PF20T and PF115HE) and a Noble preamp (delivery due 2022). No negative purchases, but definitely some rationalisation! I just need a second decent Precision in 2022 to finish the ‘trinity’ and I’m done 🙂4 points
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<<< NOW SOLD >>> Jule Monique ‘Dovecage’. - £950 All valve preamp in mint condition. 4 valves plus Cinemag transformer for the DI 3 bank Baxandall eq ‘Sensitivity’ control with push/pull for additional 4db boost for both line level and XLR DI Hand made by Jule in California using point-to-point wiring - no printed circuit boards used. Jule M700 Power Amp - £750 Class D 700w Into 4 Ohms. Internal fan can be switched off for silent running for home and studio use. Enclosure is all aluminium and weighs 7 pounds Studio Slips carry bag included. I’m based in Pinner (close to Pinner Tube) I can ship if required. Price for both is £1,675 i will add more photos of the M700 and bag later later. I’m not looking for any trades, thanks3 points -
I have to disagree with you. At no point were you the problem. You tried to address the problem and have been spared the consequence of lowering your standards to theirs.3 points
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I bought this on eBay yesterday https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-Pro-Jazz-Bass-RW-3TS-Electric-Bass-Guitar-/234321275641?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m2548.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0 I’ve paid for it and it’s been dispatched to me via parcelforce according to eBay3 points
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Has there ever been a time when rock stars don’t offend people? Even Coldplay offend me with their overwhelming wholesome blandness. Even more bizarre is when people look to them for spiritual or moral awareness or care what they think. He’s a bass player not the Dalai Lama.3 points
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My tinnitus started (finally - I'd been mostly oblivious over the years, equating loud with good) a good while back with a dep guitard and a 112 combo, which he'd perched on a bar stool just behind me (at a ludicrously cramped O'Neills pub in Leeds), pointing away from him, so he cranked his pedals/preamp up and up. In the break I pointed it at his head, and surprise, surprise, he turned down. The damage, however, was finally done. ACS moulds and in-ear monitors from then in, but that gate has been closed to the sound of disappearing hooves (and hissing). I went to see Elbow in a very small venue in Manchester the other week, and they were the quietest band I've ever heard in that (or indeed most) venues. OK, they're not exactly Motorhead, but they've played some big stadia...the clarity was terrific, the sound just...permeated the place. No trouble hearing every instrument. Fantastic. I didn't have to use my ACS plugs, and not a hint of hissing afterwards. I've also seen Burt Bacharach at the Bridgewater, and that was the same; a comfortable volume, everything easily heard. The Bridgewater, though, was built for that sort of stuff, but it can still be done in any venue.3 points
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I think this is my favourite adjustable pickup bass - the Brooks Grabberbird https://www.enkoo.nl/brooks-grabbird.html3 points
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Is there a line of Police recruits at the door waiting for a new helmet to be suction molded to their heads, like milk bottles on a conveyor belt waiting for their shiny gold tops? The imagery! In all seriousness, sounds like a great idea to cover the board for travel and to protect from bridesmaids swinging drinks around at weddings.3 points
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Received my 30" Jake P recently and I am extremely happy with it. Swamp Ash body with Koa top and flamed Maple neck & fretboard. It is nice and light at 3.08kg 😎3 points
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He should stick to playing bass… …having said that…3 points
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This. Do not be blasé about this if you want to keep your hearing and/or avoid tinnitus.3 points
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You're not. I have 10 pages of feedback on here that is largely the same stuff as you - bought, modded, and moved on.😄 Trouble is, I don't regret it. I've generally enjoyed the tinkering and learnt loads about what I like and dislike. Paring down my preferences after trying out stuff.3 points
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Quite a lot of "news" these days is someone you've never heard of taking offence at something someone you have heard of has said.3 points
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Ooooh... say that again.3 points
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I've been looking to replace my Spector Legend Custom (now sold to vmaxblues), with something more Fender flavoured as a backup to my Fender American Standard Jaguar. After lots of research I settled on a G&L Tribute, taking advantage of Andertons Black Friday/Cyber Monday/'well it's Christmas soon' £100 discount (still available!). I usually play my Jaguar with just the P pickup, in active mode with a little bass and treble boost, which gives it a really grindy tone that cuts through well in a one-guitar rock band. I'd never played a G&L, but the MFD pickups sounded like they'd give me the tone I was looking for. I was almost tempted by the £399 L2000, that seems like a lot of bass for the money, but wasn't sure I'd get on with that wide neck, so decided to go for the SB-2 at £349, with the more familiar 38mm neck. Available in Sonic Blue with a maple board, or Black Frost with Brazilian cherry, I decided on the black. When I opened the box, I was a little disappointed and wished I'd gone for the Sonic Blue. Despite being described as 'a classy gloss finish', it's more of a matte/satin finish, like the old Fender Highway 1s. It already had a slight mark on it, and is a fingerprint magnet. However, after a quick play, I realised it's very comfortable for my pick playing, and as my budget backup, I don't mind at all if it gets some early natural wear. It's a little more unique than the common black gloss basses too, it looks great. Construction and quality wise, it's far ahead of the Squiers I've played. Better than the most of the Fender Mexican Standards too, though perhaps a step below the Fender Deluxe Active Jazz I used to have (why did I sell that!?). The neck is very smooth - I'd describe as very well sanded as opposed to a satin finish like my Jaguar. The fretwork is perfect, on quite a thick fretboard compared to my Fender. The Brazilian cherry looks like it has a more coarse grain than rosewood, but certainly more attractive than the pau ferro other brands have been using. It's a light bass, definitely under 9lbs, I'll weigh it over the weekend, but it balances perfectly on a strap. The sound is exactly what I was looking for. It's a punchy, well defined tone, like a boosted active P. It doesn't have a tone control, just two volumes. Bringing in the Jazz pickup rounds things out a little, taking off that edge. Rolling back the volumes gives a more vintage tone. There's no noise at all. Having US-made pickups in these Indonesian-made basses should have them flying off the shelves quicker than the Squiers for similar money, especially with the Fender price rises this year, but perhaps they're missing the familiar shape and Fender name. With these current discounts I might be tempted to buy another! L-2000 or JB-2 next? 😄2 points
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I would keep stealing the B from the sign. So would all of you.2 points
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Looking at the pot hats? They do not tell anything about the actual power level. They tell that they are set to certain direction. Nothing else. Once more, if the amp was able to push power without limits, the cabs should be connected parallel until the impedance was something like a fraction of one. But... When the impedance is getting lower, the current is rising in the amp. This heats the power amp. When the current is rising, at some point the amp reaches its limits and can not push power anymore. It may even melt. This may equal that the sound is affected, too: transients aren't sharp anymore, no more attacks (ADRS, anyone?). By the way, the attack is super important to instrument perception and sound. Once more: If you think the impedance (from amp's point of view) is like nail, and the current capacity of the amp is your thumb, you get the idea of what lowering the impedance (nail getting sharper) means to your thumb (ouch!). It starts to hurt pretty soon, when the current rises while the impedance gets lower. Of course you can lower the impedance as much as you like, but the amp gets really hot while not producing any decent power anymore. One thing that people tend to mess up is that W is not directly the same as dB, although they are faintly connected. The difference of power seems to be hard to understand, because the difference of 100 W - 1 000 W is very distinctive 10 dB, while 100 W - 200 W is only 3 dB. These things are not linear, my dear Watson.2 points
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I used a variety of tools for adding the angle and thicknessing the headstock, but the coolest is the spokeshave so that's the pic you're going to get So I still have a slight 'Fender' scoop but shallower than normal due to the benefit of the modest headstock angle. There will be an ebony fillet fitted the other side of the nut: Next, the two-way trussrod fitted: And, with a thin strip of masking tape stopping the glue filling the trussrod slot, the gluing commences:2 points
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Just recorded this. It's by Bach. I think it works - and it was a great workout! Cheers2 points
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I know some fantastic drummers who are very loud, but these guys can also play quietly, and everywhere in between, depending on what's required. Everyone playing very loud because they are trying to volume match the drummer is not the right way of playing. My experience with drummers has always been good, guitarists on the other hand have cause most of the volume problems I've seen. I've just done 5 gigs in a row with a dep drummer. On one gig he was hassled by the sound guy to play quieter. After that I couldn't hear him, so he played in between. Me and the sound guy were happy, because the drummer could adjust his volume and get the balance right. It's not rocket science and is a skill that every drummer should be expected to know.2 points
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I love this thing and would love to hang on to it. it really does sound amazing and super unique! plus they're rather rare now... but unfortunately I now need to free up some cash and i have a few too many basses...... it's in very good condition ( though the previous owner did swap out the nut, but the original nut has been put back on.....) The two i've seen for sale in the last few years have gone for around £1600-£2000! Personally I feel thats a lil too much plus I would prefer a quicker sale. collection only (either Reading or Chippenham) Neck: Walnut & aluminum neck with ebonoid fingerboard & silver dot inlays. Frets show some wear, but have plenty of life in them. Forked aluminum headstock with Schaller tuners in perfect working condition. 1 9/16" metal nut; 31" scale length. Body: Solid walnut body with two maple strips. Badass bridge with adjustable saddles. Schaller tuners in perfect working condition. Bass weighs 10.85 lbs. Pickups: DiMarzio bass humbuckers with cream bezels. Dual volume & tone controls with black speed knobs. 3-way pickup toggle & two coil switches for the pickups. Pots date to '80. All electronics are in perfect working condition. Massive sound - like a piano with tons of resonance & dynamics!2 points -
If this wasn’t against the docs instructions right now I’d use this all the time…2 points
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I have done a set up on it now the neck needed about 1/2 turn which I did in two 1/4 turns about 8 hours apart then I left it overnight, checked it this morning and the action needed to be lowered a little bit and it plays lovely now Thanks everyone for the advice....... 👍🏻2 points
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Or... what about a stationary pickup mounted on a stand in front of the player and you just stand in front of it and play, keeping the bass positioned wherever you want the strings to be picked up. You could have an array of all kinds of pickups, P, J, MM, MFD, all mounted on the stand or maybe even on a rotating drum and selectable by footswitch. Have one bass but have all the tones, one bass to rule them all, I call it The GAS Master. Patent applied for. Back up, now, form a queue!2 points
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I have a friend who used to promote gigs at a local venue. He mixed the sound but only vocals and keys ever went through PA. He was always moaning about guitarist playing far too loud. I told him to get tables, flight cases, or beer crates, put the guitar amps on top of them and aim them at the guitarist head. That did the trick.2 points
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Nadine who? Who really gives a feck? I'm offended at her taking offence.2 points
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Because life is too short for nitpicky minutiae, and I’ve got a gig to prepare for.2 points
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