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With tears in my heart I am offering this exceptional bass because I am not able to manage 7 strings properly. I haven't seen any MD7 in the past 20 years here in Europe - and these basses are not offered anymore according to the website of Ken. Even more rare is the 7-string with the 7pc neck option together with the 5A Flamed Maple Top. This particular bass is shown as a Flamed Maple showcase on Kens website since decades. I imported the bass from the original US owner, who kept this bass in the case since he bought it. It is ABSOLUTELY MINT. The action is super low, the sound is incredible deep and crystal clear, yet providing that organic snap exclusive to Smiths . Everything works fine. Asking 7.500 Euro plus shipping from Duesseldorf/Germany. I could be intersted in trades but only at reasonable trade values and against these brands: Ken Smith Elite Fodera Neckthrough Alleva Coppolo F Bass Fenders <1966 + cash either way if necessary. Please do not offer anything else. Thanks.13 points -
Arrived today Tim Commerford Music Man Stingray short scale (30") active #14 of 50. Its a great build, size, weight & comfort. So far the tone is very promising...cant wait to gig. So my Mike Lull short scale will have to go!!!!!!9 points
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Nearly 2 years passed without buying a bass yet the last 7 weeks has saw me buy 3 😮 Dipped a toe in the multi scale pond with a RedSub 5'er , ticked the Epiphone Embassy off my list today 🙂 This brings me to this one , bit of a dilemma here. I've a thing for slab body P-basses and planned on building another 3 this year. One of those would steal the ESP Horizon single coil look 😃 I loathe doing binding so was pleasantly surprised to spot this , G4M LA Select Denim burst. https://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/LA-Select-Bass-Guitar-by-Gear4music-Denim-Burst/3L4K Note, whoever wrote the sales blurb needs a good hiding ; the world can do without their BS. Did a pre-order last week and after a few days shipment delay it was dropped off on Wednesday🙂 First impressions are it's nicely done and nicely set up 👍Strings need changed , not a fan of roundwounds. £160 well spent 😃 Lighter band is a reflection of the wall units 🙄6 points
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So I swapped out the Ampeg PF800 for a Mark Bass Little Marcus 1000. I don't know why I bother moving away from anything other than Mark Bass heads as I always gravitate back towards them.6 points
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Look what's coming tomorrow 🥰5 points
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The email response times from Bass Direct are very good - no fault there at all. I've not been there in person yet, I came close a few months back when @Bunionand I were due to meet there, but then someone decided to have a crash and the M25 got shut down. Luckily Bunion came to the rescue, went to BD, paid for my cab in full, then met me further down the road and we did our deal, so if this was a custom service review for Bunion, he'd get top marks! 😂5 points
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What bass is it for? "One that needs a strap"5 points
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Can't see it myself.... /I'll get my coat 😀🤣😂 (and glasses!!!)5 points
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I dream of being able to do that. And believe me, I have tried.4 points
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No doubt £33, 10% extra for lefties! As a left hander myself, I learned right handed to save the 10% - now that’s being a cheapskate! 🤣4 points
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Sad news indeed. “That” album is an all time legendary piece of work.4 points
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Only problem I have with mine is I find myself using it more and more each day, early in the morning and late at night. Very surprised with the rich tone and I've yet to play with the different amp models or effects, just playing along to whatever I have on my ipod, including my band's material, is worth every penny! (Especially since I went with play now, pay later.) Sounds good with my L2000s, my Reverend Thundergun, my Italia Imola, my CV Jazz, my Bacchus Woodline, and my Dean Exotica acoustic basses. What more can anyone ask for?4 points
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I don't think anyone has mentioned these yet.......... Epiphone Jack Casady G&L Kiloton (Tribute version also available) G&L CLF L-1000 You also don't mention scale, so shorties include Fender Mustang G&L Fallout (Tribute version also available) Guild Starfire I Gibson Les Paul JR DC which you already mentioned. There are bound to be countless others.4 points
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Spector Euro LT 4 string Bass in Violet Fade, featuring the Dark Glass preamp and Bartolini custom wound pickups. in superb condition only been used in home studio, comes with Spector gig bag. These basses are so well made the neck just feels incredible and such a light bass, Bass weighs in at 3.8kg. £1550 specifications here https://www.spectorbass.com/product/euro4-lt/ my feedback on BC.3 points -
I have been gassing for a Kiloton Tribute on and off for a few years, I was put off in the past by tales of boat anchor weight and the colours; brown or white, which I wasn't so keen on. Now G&L have started selling them in colours I like. @Jonesy lives in the next borough along from me and he invited me round to his to try out his new G&L SB2 Tribute. Thanks mate👍. I wasn't so keen on the SB2 but I could see that it was well made considering the price and wasn't heavy. @OllyW also confirmed in another G&L thread here that his Kiloton wasn't heavy. So I took a punt and ordered online. I've never had a bass delivered before, I always wanted to try them out first but I didn't want to spend a day (and spend on diesel) driving down to Guilford for a £379 bass. My first impressions are: I love the tones you can get from it. I've been mainly playing it with the toggle switch in the middle, which I believe is single coil (?) with the tone and volume on max. It has the barky sound you would expect from a bass with a single bridge humbucker but the E string has a depth and authority I'm very pleased with. I really love it but its new so I will see how I feel about it in a few weeks but this feels like a keeper.3 points
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Helloski I bought a Harley Benton Jazz copy in the Summer of 21 purely out of curiosity. £139???? It's gotta be rubbish hasn't it? Err , no! Natural finish Vintage Series JB75-MN Apart from it's sheer heft, I love it. Love the look and love the way it plays There's one thing that's been bugging me though. Playing... no buzz. hands off strings..... buzz! I bought some 20mm wide copper tape from Ebay and last night I set about shielding the body (no provision for shielding whatsoever on this from the factory) About 2 hours to do it all, link all cavities, cover back of plates, test with a meter and stick back together Now - Perfick! I know i've not re-invented the wheel, but what a satisfying job to carry out. Even made The Apprentice bareable to watch (where do they find those people???? ) So... Happy Glambass That's it really.... Bye! Jon I3 points
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Should be in hand in the next two weeks or so, exciting times! I've said it before, but it's worth saying again... Alan at ACG is such an easy guy to deal with. Always responding within a day if not a few hours, always providing updates, very fairly priced within the custom bass market and the builds are just impeccable.3 points
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Man, last year I lasted until Feb 4th (G&L CLF Research L2000, CAR), this year I am already out on Jan 22nd 🙂3 points
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OFFTOPIC: Well. I resolved by selling back my telecaster guitar (one week old, but great reminder that my guitar days are proper gone and I've no business with guitars) and getting a Fender JMJ in Daphne blue that I'll be picking up this Sunday Nitro, Lollipop tuners, clay dots... should gel really nicely with my Limelight P's!3 points
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Fake. Hofners that carry the 'Genuine Hofner Made In Germany' transfer always have the traditional teacup control knobs. That's supposed to be a Cavern '62 RI model and Hofner would never turn one of those out with a cheapo Chinese control panel. The fact that someone has applied a fraudulent transfer makes it clear that someone is trying to con someone else. Don't let that person be you.3 points
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Warranty is non transferable and as I picked it up it ended when I handed it over… Not my rules 🤣😂3 points
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There's a BF 110 in the classifieds that effectively comes with a free barely used Elf amp and few free scratches. Jump on that.3 points
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You won't find better than this. Passive but very potent. G&L is always the answer.3 points
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Looking at the bright side @Bassassin, you'd get first dibs on all fakers people tried to list on Basschat. Just saying ... 😂3 points
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One happy customer = one very happy modder3 points
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Must 'fess that I had my head turned by a Cort bass very recently. I'd always been slightly put off by their budget pups, but this A5 Ultra Ash model launched last year sports Fishman Fluence pups, which is getting a lot of Spector owners excited given its recent appearance on higher end Spector bass ranges. Hipshot Ultra Lites help deliver a sub 9lb weight; its tasty laminated neck through design, body thru stringing, and some choice woods all come with a price to match of > £1k, and you sense that Cort have decided to park their tanks firmly on several of their contract manufacturing clients' lawns! [Pics from BD website]3 points
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I chose yes, but at the same time, I wouldn't be so daft to tell people not to use the "60 year old technology"... or to suggest that multi scale instruments are anything new ;o)3 points
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Recently I went for a jam with a band to see if I was up to being in a band playing NWOBH original songs, with the odd cover thrown in for good measure. They liked what they heard. Well it went and happened! Got my first gig! Can't wait! In April.2 points
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Sandberg TM4 Superlight Tobacco Burst Stonkingly good bass in immaculate condition. These are so well made instruments. Very comfortable to play - no neck dive and ridiculously light weight. Fully plek’d fretboard lets you get the action just how you want it all the way up the fretboard. Loads of tasty tones to be dialed in from both passive and active modes. Love the single/series switch on the MM pick-up. Comes with an excellent condition Hiscox Liteflite case. The bass has been fitted with Dunlop strap locks Here are the specs: · Body: Lightweight Paulownia · Neck: Bolted X 6. Maple · Fretboard: Pau Ferro – fully Plek’d · 22 Frets · Nut width: 39.4 mm (1.55 inches) · Scale: 864 mm (34") · Pickguard : Black · Pickups: 1 Sandberg Blacklabel T Noiseless and 1 humbucker, Electronics: 2-band EQ active / passive · Control: Master Volume (Push / Pull Active / Passive), Pan, Treble (becomes passive tones), Bass, single/series switch for MM pickup. · Hardware finish: Chrome · Machine heads: Sandberg lightweight · Colour: Satin Tobacco Burst · Made in Germany · Weight: 2.9kg / 6lb 7oz I am in Malvern Worcestershire. Happy to meet up half way within reason (a hours drive) or I can post for £45. UK only.2 points -
Time traveller huh? Could you share the lottery results with me? 😂2 points
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Must resist .... must resist must resit...2 points -
New arrival means I am in a strange position of advertising a bass I don't really want to sell. However, limited space on the rack before I have so start hiding basses in cupboards to avoid divorce, so here we are. The decision of what to go pretty much came down to neck profile and this is just a little chunkier than the rest of the stable. Bought from @Ander87 September last year, original advert below. I'm looking for what I paid, which is £850 including all original parts including Sterling gigbag, black Pickguard, original pickup, original tuner, original preamp. The original advert helpfully lists some prices as to how this figure was determined. Upgrades: * Side dots in white * John East MM SR 3 band, 4 knob * Aguilar MM pickup * Hipshot bass Xtender to get to drop D * Pearloid pickguard I haven't weighed but previous advert states 3.7kg. Overall excellent condition but a few very minor points to note: * Small, minor graze to the top horn which is hard to photograph (I will try again to capture it) * Small ding back of neck just under the "Made in Indonesia" text (see photo) * Bass Xtender has a scratch on clover. 'A' string tuner has minor marks (see photo) * Side dots have some minor marks, noticeably on 3rd and 5th positions (see photo although hard to capture) A lovely bass which I will no doubt regret moving on. Not interested in any trades or offers at the moment, no rush to sell. Preference is collection from Orpington BR6 or can meet up to an hours drive away. Will consider posting but need to source a sturdy external box.2 points -
I got the body all cut out and routed today Then I thought I'd give Shou Sugi Ban a go!?! I'm not a 100% happy with it but I think it looks ok for a first attempt? But heres a quick mockup....... 👍🏻2 points
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I haven't had a chance to listen to the sample yet, but that reminds me of the sub harmonic generator effect in the Ashdown Evo amp range. I wonder if it's a similar thing.2 points
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Just seen this on ebay... www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Chrome-Tremolo-Bass-Guitar-Bridge-/144374296887 Might be of interest for some one to fit to a leftover body... or inspire a new build... Small size, simple and subtle design...2 points
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I seem to recall some similar comments on the USA bass site Spector groups a while back. The pickups sounded great in the video demos hence my interest but it just shows how different the experience can be in the real world. I tried a Schecter with them in as well and thought they sounded better in that bass but not good enough to spring £1k on2 points
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I've ended up getting a red one to go with my brown. Still loving these basses.2 points
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Less than a year after Jim Steinman, collaborator on his classic stuff.2 points
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I was lucky enough to see him live. One hell of a show.2 points
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Kiloton’s single MFD bucker fires without the aid of a preamp, while a 3-position series/split/parallel toggle harnesses the coils’ power. Simple volume and tone controls are devastatingly effective, revealing a wide range of textures Leo’s MFD bucker is famous for. What’s more, Kiloton is armed with a 6-bolt neck and Leo Fender-designed Saddle-Lock™ bridge to transfer all the energy right into the body end-grain for an incredibly resonant instrument.2 points
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This is literally the only complaint I have about my Dingwall. I’ve gotten around it by using my left hand to get a palm muted sound. Personally I’ve never noticed or cared about any sonic benefits to multiscale basses, but I do find them very very easy to play. The ergonomics of my Super PJ5 make it feel like a much shorter scale than it actually is. It’s a great design.2 points
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In it's basic form, this is a lovely bass, but with those upgrades... look out!! 👍👍 GLWTS.2 points
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I love my HB JB75. I got mine last year as I couldn't not buy one for £120 or whatever it was. I have had it modded with Lace Sensor Manowar pickups, a babicz bridge, a new wiring loom with a pickup blend rather than VVT, Wilkinson tuners and a white MOP scratchplate for that Geddy look with all black hardware. It's as heavy as an aircraft carrier but an absolute huge amount of tone on tap with the new pups and looks like it's worth thousands not hundreds (well to me anyway). The guys in my band prefer the sound of it to my Sandberg and my G&L!!2 points
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I've been trying to get hold of the Pedaltrain Metro Bunny for ages. Jealous.2 points
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If I recall correctly, the original controversy centred not so much around removing Faker ads - which BC was happy to do - but around the speed with which the forum was expected to remove them. IIRC, Mr Hall senior wanted stuff taken down the second he notified the forum of a Faker ad. I think our posish was that this wasn't always possible. Mr Hall demurred, BC drew itself up to its full height, toys exited prams and an Iron Curtain fell on the sale of Rics. The problem wasn't Faker ads in themselves; it was RIC's desire they be removed pronto, my way or the highway. It seems a bit odd that after a nasty bust-up which resonated across more than one forum we should contemplate re-introducing Ric sales without formally instating the most stringent filters against Fakers and / or entering into a preliminary friendly dialogue with a widely respected if slightly cranky instrument manufacturer. Some suggest that we should recline on RIC's perceived inertia or that we should just do it and hope for the best. To do so would make the forum a hostage to fortune and would be commercially amateurish. For myself, I don't give a flying f__k whether or not people can sell Rics on BC but if we're going to re-open this historic can of worms we should do so based on more than the hope that it will be alright on the night.2 points
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I've never played a fan-fret instrument, bass or guitar and don't believe the question is able to warrant a simple yes or no answer. Newer builders/manufacturers are more inclined to experiment whereas Gibson/Fender rest to their laurels too much; I see the current crop of fanfret Spectors displaying an element of bandwagoning and profiteering. It doesn't matter what makers bring out, for all the naysayers, there'll always be someone who believes that this new innovation is somehow the greatest invention since sliced bread. Given the choice for multiscale instrumentation, I find the Novax Charlie Hunter to be a far more interesting/intriguing proposition to fan-fret basses being the answer to string tension/whatever. These things look truly wonderous and remember, Novax were making these years ago: The Hybrid Guitars Model 8 is a newer version of the above:2 points
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I voted "No" purely based on my own experience. I've tried a few multi scale basses now, and I've found the low B to be no better than a well made regular bass, I expect if you analysed the differences you'd see something, but for the most part, I was left feeling a bit meh. I've also found the lower range of the bass tends to overpower the upper. To quote a bass player I spoke with on the subject, who shall not be named, "my 6 string Dingwall was the best 3 string bass I've ever had". EDIT, I forgot to add, I was impressed with how little adjustment was required to get used to it however. I've heard that a lot and didn't believe it till I tried one. Still not for me though...2 points
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I did a little clip, absolute crap but you get the picture. This is high mode, gain on 4, peak on 6, drive up. Playing Stingray. You'll (hopefully) notice that even in this mode, the peaks are really nice sounding and not harsh at all. And the lows never get boomy or indistinct. I tried playing a straight baseline but this thing just makes you want to piss about. Mutron - 20:01:2022, 15.01.mp3 Also here's photo of the pedal just for fun2 points
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Just noticed we are on page 💯, big thanks to everyone who has contributed here, there’s some really nice reggae and info posted, it’s great to share the music and keep the reggae vibe alive ☝️2 points
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