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I’d not seen this documentary before. I’m sure a few people here will enjoy it.15 points
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A couple of early Classics: In October 2009, EBMM introduced the new Classic Series at Bass Player Live. Five instruments were on display, finished in Surf Green, Shell Pink, Sonic Blue, Trans White and Fiesta Red. Here are two from that first edition: B050501 (Surf Green) and B050505 (Fiesta Red) For the regular production run, the colours were renamed Mint Green and Coral Red. [Nice weight on the Surf Green - 8.9 lbs.]10 points
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Yes, it is true. Actually, there are several stories and one (not involving class D specifically but involving confirmation bias and over-confidence in listening abilities) where I rigged a double-blind listening test to select between the same power amp and added only 1/2dB to one amp's level caused a high percentage of people to be "positive" they were listening to two different amps (presented to the group as 2 quite different circuits). Of course there was the cork sniffing swagger, the golden ears proclaiming all kinds of absurdities, the hyperbole, etc. When the curtain was parted and they saw that they had been listening to the SAME amp, the excuses started coming out and it became clear that I had just finished my last day with that company (and the high end Hi-Fi industry as a whole). This was in 1981 or 82 and I was planning on quitting the next day anyway, so it wasn't an unexpected or even unwanted outcome (This industry was just full of snake-oil marketing that had no bearing on reality or truth of any kind). The point being that even a small difference in level, or in preamp voicing can make a much bigger impression than most folks realize.8 points
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Up for sale goes a rare bird - Fender Precision Bass PLUS Deluxe, made in USA, Corona plant, in 1992 or 93. The short "Plus" series is considered to be a predecessor of the Deluxe series. It sports downsized ash body in a high-gloss clear finish, 22-fret maple neck with rosewood fretboard, Lace Sensor pickups and unique Philip Kubicki preamp. It's in a great shape and carries only very small signs of normal use. Neck is straight with truss rod working as it should, frets still have plenty (~95%) of life in them. Hi-mass Schaller bridge (with micro-tuners) and heavy-duty tuners, Schaller straplock pins (original US-market straplocks included). The only modification is a battery box installed within the cavity cover (no additional holes in the body). It comes with a new contemporary Fender Elite Series HSC (last piture in the listing) and the case candy i got with both the bass and the case. Sending within Europe possible, ask me for cost estimate. Price drop to GBP12006 points -
It might be a coincidence, but it's also just as likely (maybe more likely) that you prefer the voicings that were more common in the older designs. Preamp (and speaker) voicings have evolved a lot in the 40 years that I have been designing products and this has been driven primarily by changing player preferences along with changes in music styles. One of the best examples of this that I can think of (off the top of my head) is the Darkglass models, they are what the industry refers to as "Euro-modern hard rock/metal" and is quite different from products we used to offer in our lines (Carbines and Strategy/Prodigy) which were American hard rock/metal oriented. The Euro tone evolved from the American tone as the music itself evolved. Because class D wasn't available (in practice) when these older products were developed, they were by default class AB. When Darkglass revisited this theme with their approach, class D was available and a practical option so that's the direction that they went. The appear to be very successful for those players seeking that voicing. I did test a Carbine preamp with a class D power amp, it was close enough that nobody was really sure which power amp they were listening to when testing... but that voicing was becoming less and less popular so the decision was made to evolve the Subway line into something that followed the evolving tastes. In no way does it make you wrong for preferring the amps that you like, but there's a lot more involved than just the amp class.5 points
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1999 Standard Jazz Bass Made in USA. In great condition with no dings or damage just play swirls front & back, there is one small bruise on rear of neck (pictured) and some marks on tip of head stock. Professionally upgraded with a pair of Seymour Duncan quarter pounders. All plays as it should. The case is included, there is some damage on the lower edge as can be seen and the plastic handle bit has been repaired too. Lovely bass to play. Shipping UK £25. NOW SOLD5 points -
Not bad for a first attempt at a decal I think!5 points
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Mike Dirnt signature precision bass in absolutely superb condition apart from a small area of laquer lifting near the neck plate (see last photo) I was just giving it a once over and having a quick go on it when I saw the laquer. Bought from Gareth here on Basschat last year. New fender deluxe hard case. It’s a great bass but I’m just not playing any music at all. Too many hobbies and not enough time. I can post if you organise a courier to U.K only as I have the hard case and the shipping carton it came in. If you’re not interested in the case I will sell with just a gig bag for £650 but that will be collection only in Bridlington, East Yorkshire or meet up in York. . Buyer welcome to come and see/play the bass. No offers thanks. No rush to sell and no trades thanks. I work in York too so meet up would be possible. Cheers4 points -
Really like new. Everything is in perfect working and looking conditions. Self-powered Polar Piezo pickup Pizz/Arco switch Coform fingerboard Colour: Amber Burst Gloss NXT/WAV tripod stand and gig bag included4 points -
New model is finally done. See affiliates section. Demos to follow shortly.4 points
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I've owned a 1978 SB-1000 batwing headstock, and have had three MC924's. I can't comment on the tones of the SB-1000, the electronics in mine were shot. Someone had added two more pickups (original model) and had removed the original varitone and active circuitry and the middle (stock) pickup was barely working so the bass sounded nothing like it should have. I can comment on playability, feel and weight though: it was heavy, big and chunky and the near parallel strings won't be for everyone, as pointed out by various people above. I liked it a lot though, but I eventually sold it because I would rather want one that's still stock. I still have two of my three Musicians, and they're quite different from the SB despite the similar construction and looks. I have a 1981 MC924 (single coil soapbar pickups, mahogany body wings with ash facings, rounded body edges, HUGE neck) and a 1983 MC924 (PJ pickups, ash body wings, bevelled body edges, narrower and thinner neck). The one with the soapbars has a voice all of its own and sounds great, but the PJ is my favourite for versatility, ergonomics, playing comfort and range of tones (in part thanks to a pan pot as opposed to the 3-way switch of the older model). The 1981 is about to be shipped to Boston, but the 1983 is not going anywhere anytime soon! It's exactly one month younger than me, and very dear to me.4 points
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77 Fender and 98 Modulus.4 points
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Close of play today... started to pelt it down with rain and the windows/doors aren't yet in... hopefully that won't cause issues. Back of building facing towards front door/shower room. Loo/shower room.4 points
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Other band members giving me a hard time about my drink and drugs habit4 points
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Singer/songwriter-guitarists (for it is always these people) who expect you to be able to transpose on the fly when they put their capo on the wrong fret, or expect you to improvise to whatever they're playing without even telling you the key or meter.4 points
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Like people who prefer class D want to reduce the benefits paid to single disabled mothers?4 points
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How are the pre’s “very similar”? Change one or two component and the voicing can change wildly. Unless the preamps are IDENTICAL, you aren’t comparing power amps, you just think you are (which is where confirmation bias comes into play) Now if you were to say that you preferred one amp over another without insisting that it’s due to the class of power amp, I can totally appreciate that.4 points
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Sometimes gambles pay off. It looked good in the seller pics, and it was lightweight. I prefer the pre-1970 pickup spacing, but I never use the bridge pickup on a Jazz anyway... At 8.5 lbs it's a dream to play, and the guys in the shop nailed the set up on it. With a quick change to a 0.1 ceramic disk capacitor, it's dark but still really bitey with the new roundwounds they put on it. I had a 1000 show 69 Jazz Bass which I stupidly sold in the early 2000's and have not had a factory Jazz since. Some pics of it indoors and outdoors!4 points
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Instrument in excellent condition. A few small signs of normal use, but nothing serious. Neck is perfect and frets are like new. Trouble-free truss rod. Original Yamaha hard case included. New price - 990€3 points -
New model just launched. ACG Mule which you can see in the affiliates section or on my website.3 points
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Thanks @fretmeister @fleabag @three - they look worth checking out.3 points
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I do remember a brilliant story about a gig I did with a guitar player who knows me well and a drummer and singer who didn't. Before we started playing the gig, we sat down to talk through the set list. This amounted to the singer asking me ' do you know this one'? and me replying 'no'. As we were called to the stage, I was listening to the first tune on my phone just to get a sense of the groove. It turned out later that drums and vocals were freaking out because we were about to play and I didn't know any of the tunes. We played a blinder. With vague notions of the tunes, good eye contact, watching the Guitarist's hands, 30 years of experience and big ears, I was able to keep the whole thing together without any difficulties whatsoeve. If I had said we can't play anything I don't 'know' , it would have been 2x45 minute versions of Johnny B Goode. Most of my best gigs ever have been playing things I have never learned.3 points
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Epiphone Thunderbird Classic Pro Weight: 8.7lb approx Nut Width: 37.8mm approx Lovely example of a cased, Epiphone Thunderbird Classic Pro. The thru-neck one with the Gibson USA pickups. In good condition with a few marks on the headstock and body as these things tend to pick up. See photos for details. Subtle upgrades include a Hipshot Bass Extender, Schaller strap locks and an extra long strap to sling it as low as it will go! Original hardware included. It also comes with a cheeky truss rod cover from its way more expensive brother. I’d much prefer a prospective buyer to come and try/inspect the bass but understand that’s not always practical. I am happy to pack the bass well and send for a buyer at their expense/risk. It’s a great bass to play, always love the look and sound of a Thunderbird but too many basses and a house move dictates a clear out. No trades thanks. Thanks for looking. Stu. 😎👍🏻3 points -
If it comes to coolness, then Liberty X were always the cooler out of the pair.3 points
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1) Almost everything. 2) Other people finding this to be an unreasonable proposition.3 points
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My cobra blue ultra- And a sneaky six string- Blue is my favourite colour.3 points
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1970 ET2803 points
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The story that one amp class is superior or inferior to another. Are the different? Yes when driven into severe distortion. We all go into the discussion with biases and preconceptions* but when blind listening tests are conducted you get a truer reflection of what an amp or audio system can achieve.. *except me of course 😇3 points
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I actually think this is the main construction issue. Most of the ‘damage’ complaints seem to stem from either the corner protectors or the feet. Don’t think I’ve read about any issues with the carbon panels. Are the screws effectively being screwed into the foam in the panel ‘sandwich’. If so, can’t see that working too well, plus the screws are pretty small. As I previously mentioned, there was an issue with a corner of one of the display cabs I saw, which wasn’t great to see. Thinking about potential damage in that area, I thought it was going to be a case of ‘when’ not ‘if’ & I’m someone who is really, really careful with their gear.3 points
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So in that case I would say I never found a preamp I clicked with on the Cass D's owned, but had a very good hit rate on the A/B's. Quite a coincidence!3 points
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There's a easy way, ready to drop in, no soldering and works first time, or you could spend hours trying 😉3 points
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Putting up my Warwick Streamer Stage 1 4 string bass for sale. The growl on this bass is incredible and have only really used the bass for a couple of studio sessions. I have too many basses and I fancy a Stingray and i feel guilty when I see this beauty sitting on the stand! The bass is a German made model from 2000 in very good condition, with flamed maple body and flamed maple thru neck with wenge vaneer and a wenge fingerboard with bell brass frets. I upgraded/changed the gold hardware for black Warwick hardware, Dunlop countersunk straplocks and a brass JAN II nut - the original gold hardware is included in the sale. The pickups and preamp were replaced with Nordstand PJ Blades and a Delano Sonar 2-band preamp and professionally installed. The bass has an oil/wax finish and comes with a tin of the official Warwick wax. The flame on the bass is almost hologhraphic so have attached photo of it in the blazing sunshine and also in the house. The tone of this bass is simply awesome, warm, growly and cutting at the same time! I run it mainly in passive mode and use the preamp if I need a more hi-fi tone. As mentioned the bass is in VGC, a couple of slight marks/nicks but nothing major or very noticeable. Bass comes with a Gator ABS style bass case. Any questions just drop me a message and will try get back to you asap. Would prefer collection than courier and UK sales only sorry. Have now included photos of any little marks/scratches I can see on the bass. The bass approx. 4Kg Thanks for looking2 points -
l Up for sale is my 74 jazz. All original, the neck pickup is rewound by Bare Knuckle. Solders are untouched, I cut and then re-solder the wires only (see pics). Please note: there is a small relief of the neck and you cannot make it bigger even with truss rod 100% slacked. Now the neck is perfect, straight with low action. Great sound, new Dunlop stainless strings. OHSC, all latches work. The weight is 4020 grams and this is lightest jazz from this era I ever seen. Ton of pics here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/23y3nzb7rie58kc/AAAgi21ghMyEdq-pL4p4gBsta?dl=0 Any questions are welcome. Best! Youlian2 points -
Been raving about this YT for a couple of weeks now. It's 1 hr 10 minutes of sketches, music and an interview, this week with Victor Wooten ( at 21 mins). Really surprised at the interview, Victor is so not like a Bass virtuoso in the way he talks about music. Even if you are not into funk this is a great series of shows, no-one is doing anything like this with music at the moment. Bit of a nod to the British too....2 points
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The loss of our Vic knocked the heart out of us really. Although we’d already decided to close the main shop, Vic & I had put a plan together to keep a smaller version of the business running on an ‘appointment only’ basis. Without him I lost the motivation to do anything. Might have something interesting on the horizon later this year though 😉2 points
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People helping out with packing up who proceed to wind cables around their elbow, or worse, their fist.2 points
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Finally in the rock and roll hall of fame 😎2 points
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Jailbait ～ Thin Lizzy2 points
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Once turned up for an audition, I'd learned the songs they wanted me to, but I learned another while the guitarist was tuning up.2 points
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No, this is hearsay2 points
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1. Drunks (in or out of the band) 2. People who show up for rehearsal unprepared (like, at all) 3. Folks taking themselves too seriously 4. Playing the bass part on the keyboard (maybe this is #2) 5. Out of tune guitar 6. Ridiculous written bass parts That is a good start...I am sure there are more...2 points
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This was my experience with my class D and class AB LM3 amps. I convinced myself that the AB was slightly fuller sounding but that could've been down to other preamp design enhancements. Maybe the HPF was changed slightly? I could still EQ the amps to sound the same at home but didn't attempt to compare on a gig. As for reliability, I believe that electronics that run cooler have a better chance of living longer. My AB was always pretty warm at the end of the night, the D was much cooler. I'm sure that both had appropriate thermal management but I hear of people complaining when their class AB LM2/LM3 failed after 10 years of use, which may very well have been the intended design life.2 points
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Fender Precision Plus 1992 US Made Bass This Precision Plus is in excellent condition and comes with original case, manual and tools. It differed from the standard P bass of the era by having Lace Sensor PJ pickups, fine tune heavy duty bridge, extended top horn to help with balance and 22 frets. This was considered the top of the range P bass of the early 90’s, quality is superb. It’s all original with the exception of the tortoiseshell scratchplate which was custom made for the previous owner. It’s a fantastic instrument in excellent condition with only minor blemishes. The neck is straight and the frets in very good condition. Truss rod acts as it ought to, hardware and pickups work perfectly. Only selling as it’s a little heavier than my other basses at 4.5kgs. I’d prefer pickup in person but I will post but only in the UK. The wood grain on the (presumably ash) body is lovely. A very high quality 30 year old bass for not much more than a used roadworn. No trades unless you have a lightweight maple board US Precision.2 points -
Don’t let the truth spoil a good story.🤪2 points
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Just think what it would cost if they'd employed a real designer!2 points
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Headlining at Frome Sunday Market today (means you get 60 minutes rather than the 30 mins the 3 other acts get) and the rain held off for most of the gig. We were under cover, 6 on a tiny stage, no backline so I took the Acinonyx again as they close off the centre of Frome so parking close by is impossible. Apparently sounded good for the punters and onstage pretty good too. Picked up some more garden plant supports from one of the stalls too....2 points
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Diabolical is a pretty strong word. Agedhorse was in the thick of it when class D was becoming a thing for bass amps. Genz Benz were getting pushback from ''the market'' along the lines of your critique. So they put the new preamp into a pair of boxes, one of each power stage, A/B and D. Nobody could tell a blind bit of difference.2 points
