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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 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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Thanks - that's very kind! Cheers - and thank you Lowdown too!2 points
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True, but manufactured or not, plenty of people in this thread have been taken in by it...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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Well, I've taken the plunge and picked up a fretless version. I think it's probably third production run (it has a Just A Nut 3 fitted) and many of the issues I've read about are absent. First impressions are that it's well put together, no obvious issues I've found so far other than the preamp being extremely feisty. I've not seen a trim pot that I can tweak yet but haven't exhaustively poked around. In passive mode it's a nice bass though. It came with nickel round wounds that have made way for some preloved (worn in) JF344s.2 points
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You are using plugs and the sound can be painful. Well whatever plugs you are using cannot be described as ear protection. If you want to protect your hearing then custom moulded plugs are the answer. ACS moulds are excellent. I used to play in a pub rock band and with the ACS' I never had a problem. The ones you are using now are thrash.2 points
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I just wanted to thank you for finally providing me with some sort of details on my bass guitar! I've had my TRB-4 since 2000, which I traded for a 1999 Fender American Series Strat with a set of DG20 David Gilmour EMGs. My guitarist at the time wanted to entertain the idea of a straight trade for my Strat -- he mentioned he had a Yamaha bass, and me being curious, I said sure, bring it to rehearsal so I could check it out... Well, as soon as I saw it, I fell in love with it! It reminded me of a guitar I saw Verdine White playing once. It also felt amazing, and the sound was SO punchy! So I thought 'Hmm... Strats are a dime a dozen -- nothing special, even with Gilmour EMGs -- and he may be getting the better deal here... why the hell not!' I mean, I fell in love with it immediately. Not to mention, I still haven't seen another TRB, aside from mine... My son had my bass for several years, and I almost completely forgot about it, until he brought it over my place recently (he picked up a nice Peavey T-40 in great condition). I just completed a full setup on it, and man, this thing feels amazing! Thank you SO much joe_geezer, for answering some questions I've always had about my TRB-4. Now if I can figure out this weird serial number that's been driving me nuts for the past week... Edit: I forgot to add... I signed up to Basschat specifically to say Thank You for providing this information on the TRB! Thank you very kindly!2 points
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What a waste of the time it took to read 4 pages !!2 points
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Yes, that would be the biggest difference between the two. The bridge, nut, body construction, etc must make a difference but the pickup is the biggy. I might record the 424, then fit the 1024 pickup in it a record again. If the difference is minimal then up goes the 1024 for sale. If there's a big enough difference then I'll see what I can get for the 424 and then carry out the reverse mod on the 1024. Whichever is the keeper gets the series switch mod. I actually prefer the look of my 424, the fretboard wood is far nicer and I think I prefer the less prominent neck laminates. I prefer the 1024's lacquered headstock face but that's easy to do. The 1024 bridge is nicer though. All first world problems I know.2 points
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If you think that you have it bad, think about what your audience are experiencing.2 points
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ACS custom moulds. Best things I ever bought.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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I’m one of the resident ‘Ray geeks, and would concur with the USA and 2 band EQ route. I worked my way up from a USA Sub, got *very* lucky with a poorly photographed ‘88 2EQ on eBay and eventually traded up to a USA Stingray Classic (now discontinued) which I got on here. Still kicking myself 6 years later for selling a 2EQ ‘Pino homage’ fretless. Fabulous basses all.2 points
