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£1100ono For Sale is possibly the best playing long scale bass I have owned it’s a really difficult decision for me to let this one go but I’m not playing it and when I do play, I reach for the short scale now I have no band commitments its really hard to justify. Strung with flats and I changed the original pickups (included in the sale) to Delano JMVC 4 split coil humbuckers to remove the single coil hum. Comes with the Sandberg gig bag Here are the specs as per Sandberg. NECK 6 bolted / Canadian hard rock maple FRETBOARD 22 frets, maple with block inlays SCALE 34” BODY European alder special hardcore aged HARDWARE Sandberg, string through body PICKUPs 2 Sandberg ALNICO 5 single coil pickups in special position passive, vol/vol/treble cut 4-STRING FINGERBOARD RADIUS 14” WIDTH ZERO FRET 39.5 mm THICKNESS 1ST FRET 20 mm WIDTH 22ND FRET 63 mm BRIDGE STRING SPACING 18.5 to 20 mm SIZE FRETS 2.5 mm NECK PROFILE c-shape Any questions feel free to as please see my other listings as I’m having a bit of a clear out and this is the first of the listings. Offers seriously considered as I now have a plan in place for my bass needs going forward.7 points -
It a new knob day for the Harley Benton PB50 I bought from shoulderpet a few days ago. I made a new loom with CTS/switchcraft components yesterday, and as I prefer to use solid shaft CTS pots, the original knobs had to go as they wouldn't fit the pots. I ordered some extra knurly ones from axecaster.co.uk and chose nickel plating rather than chrome for a more vintage appearance. They arrived in the post this morning, and I think they look the business.7 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 😉7 points
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I flew out to Ibiza to play the opening night of HRH Road Trip. The show was great, although I took my cheap Musicman copy as I didn't trust Ryanair with an expensive bass. The Ashdown rig sounded decent and the show was really well attended. My first trip over to mainland Europe since Covid. Ibiza was surprisingly not Chav!6 points
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Selling my beautiful and mint KBP5 Custom with the rare PJ config. Top condition ! Unfortunately I am and will always be a JB player, that couldn't change even this wonderful PJ. Alder Body Very nice CNL Board (not available anymore, that's a blend between Brazilian and Amazon Rosewood, Jimmy used this for Classic Supremes, it is NOT banned by CITES, as far as I know) Original Alleva Pickups and Elektrics (passive VVT) 34", 19mm Spacing Really cool "Highlander Greenburst Metallic" with Matching Headstock, Thin Skin Poly First owner gave me some photos from the manufacturing process and from the neck pocket. Built 2014 Weight 4190g Comes in a Gator Lightcase No dings or blemishes ! no playing wear, even not on the frets. Everything works as it should. Low action ! Strung with brandnew DR fat Beams. The bass sounds killer with Flats too. Asking 4.200 EUR plus shipping from Duesseldorf / Germany. Tradewise interested ONLY in: Alleva Coppolo LM5/LM4 Deluxe Ken Smith Elite 4/5/6 F Bass AC6 mit Lines+ cash either way if needed. Nothing else please.5 points -
Note: price does not include delivery. Please contact direct for actual cost if not local pickup. For sale is an excellent amp that I have owned for a total of 3yrs and is in excellent condition. the Amp sounds fantastic and am only reluctantly selling as needing funds towards upcoming wedding and this beauty doesn’t get enough gig time since hanging up my function band activities. here is a Link to a video review of them; Video review4 points -
Hi everyone due to a pending house move I'm downsizing my collection. This is my fernandes mockingbird bass, I believe its from the early 90's but could be wrong! Has some scratches and holes from moved strap buttons. It plays great and sounds brilliant. The controls are volume volume tone with a 3 way pickup selector switch. The neck volume pot needs replacing as it turns past 360 degrees however still works. Collection preferred or can post/meet. Any questions just pm me No4 points -
Fodera Monarch, Skjold Slayer (E-C) Modulus Funk Unlimited JJ5, Modulus VJ, 77 Fender, Warwick Corvette Std, Bitsa P.4 points
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£100ono SOLD for sale is my 2x12 cab its a great bit of kit but due to no longer playing live i am letting it go. This is bascally a zilla vertical 2x12 cab turned on its side with wheels added and the blue tolex removed with a quick coat of varnish, not the best job in the world but it works. The cab is loaded with 2 Celestion BN12-300S A neodymium 12 inch bass guitar speaker that provide 600w at 4ohm weight around 25kg roughly. Collection is the option really but feel free to ask questions and discuss options with me. LE16 Leicestershire4 points -
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Having looked at this in sickening detail, digital calipers use two etched capacitative scales of different pitches that function in the same way as an etched vernier scale.4 points
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Yamaha JB600r, Japan, around 1984 Rickenbacker 4001 Azureglo 1974 Fender Jazz Bass early '66, Ibanez Black Eagle 19774 points
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Other band members giving me a hard time about my drink and drugs habit4 points
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People in bands need to learn to play as part of an ensemble - mindless constant soloing whatever the instrument just makes me think that they've spent years playing along to recordings without actually listening to how the music was put together.4 points
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I’d not seen this documentary before. I’m sure a few people here will enjoy it.3 points
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Short scale beauty with Aguilar ceramic P pickups. And stripes. Yum, competition stripes!!! Weighs zip all too.3 points
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You can see how far away it is from the house here... taken from my office upstairs. And we now have a door! Still lots to do (rendering, windows, 2nd fix electrics, plastering, bathroom fittings etc)3 points
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After a few days catching up with family and domestic stuff, I'm back in the cellar. Which, after a few days catching up with family and getting involved in the domestic stuff, MrsAndyjr1515 says is the best place for me. All being well, I'll be able to get this to staining and ready for return stage by the end of tomorrow. Knocked off a couple more 'to-do' items this morning: Added a third magnet to the trussrod cover to make sure the apex doesn't lift and get caught on something and drop off when @fleabag gets overtaken by the beat and starts flinging the bass around the stage: And the sanding is approaching staining level:3 points
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You do enjoy the last word. This is not life and death like the Covid thread...3 points
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I've heard great sounding players, terrible ones and everything inbetween regardless of amp choices. Last wedding band I saw (they had just a pair of small Turbosound tops, no sub) the bass player was using a bog standard passive Jazz through a MarkBass AC combo plonked on the floor and he filled the room with it, sounded huge with loads of body and definition.3 points
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And solved, after some googling and looking on forums I found out it uses a double action truss rod and there is a place in the adjustment where there is virtually no counter tension and it will feel like the truss rod is not doing anything, turn it past this point and it starts to grip again and adjust3 points -
The assumption that the bass is easy to play and that you're just a failed guitarist.3 points
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Just think what it would cost if they'd employed a real designer!3 points
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You know those days when you're feeling a but down and pi**ed off with the World? When when that happens to me, I watch this lot, so thought I'd share2 points
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LĀKLAND 44-01 Weight: 9.46lb approx Nut Width: 41mm approx Lovely example of a 2010, Sunburst, LĀKLAND SKYLINE 44-01. 100% unmodified with the Bartolini Mk-1 pickups and preamp. In very good condition bar a small indentation and a couple of little marks on the headstock. Please see photos for greater detail. Cased in a used but perfectly functional Spider case. 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. No trades thanks, tidy up time of the bass gear. Thanks for looking. Stu. 😎👍🏻2 points -
This is not getting enough use, so it's getting culled. Band situation is a bit weak right now. It all works, it's light @ 3.5kg , fitted with rounds right now. Condition is excellent. No hard case, so not risking postage. Interested buyers can arrange postage if they wish. I WILL HELP WITH POSTAGE TO THE TUNE OF £25. The specs : Neck : 5pc Jatoba/Walnut neck Top/Back/Body : Spruce topOkoume body Fretboard: Bound Panga Panga fretboard Off-set white dot inlay Bridge : Custom bridge for AeroSilk Piezo system bridge String spacing : 19mm EQ : Piezo active tone control Scale : 34" Width : 38mm at NUT Width : 62mm at 24F Thickness : 19.5mm at 1F Thickness : 21.5mm at 12F Radius : 305mmR2 points -
The nut slots on my J Bitsa neck were a bit low, particularly the A and D... giving a buzz when played open... So finaly got around to doing something about it. Seen the 'ol Super Glue and Bi Carb mentioned and vids on Youtube, so gave it a go. Masked it up... Mixed it up... Built it up... Sanded Flat... Slotted with Needle Files Sanded the slots smooth and pencil lead to lube... Sorted! You can make out the 'Clearer Build Up'... If in doubt give it a go!2 points
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Description says it all really. Hardly used, perfect condition, hard to get hold of. Mesa gig bag, mains lead, speakon cable, manual. Happy to ship, or buyer can collect, or possible meet 1/2 way. Will split. I don't really want to sell but the rig is unlikely to be used again as I've flipped to stand up bass. Watch this space for all original, completely unmarked '74 sunburst jazz and all original black '63 p bass coming soon. I need to take lots of good photos but in the meantime, taster photo below2 points -
great sound and that horn section...2 points
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Yes, I have been in touch with Andy and he has very kindly offered to help.2 points
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@carlitos71has one and @Bo0tsy.2 points
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Done a few necks using 0000 wire wool nice and easy does it, it'll take the grabby feel away no problem. I finished them with a coat of beeswax easy to apply & a rub with a clean dry cloth to finish it. Watch your pickups using the wool as the poles will attract it.2 points
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Fantastic looking bass. I bet those Aguilars sound awesome. Welcome to the Serek club (again). I'm back in again, after playing my bass a couple of days ago and thinking I was crazy to try to sell it.2 points
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There are far better bassists on this thread than me, and people who know way more about high-end basses than I do, but I doubt there are many posting here who know more about accounting and finance for SMEs (Fodera is deffo an SME = small to medium enterprise). I've seen (I think) no fewer than three references to Fodera making a 10% gross profit (GP) margin, including one which described it as a "pledge". Just to be clear, if any business where I was running the finances wanted to declare a GP of 10% then that's what I would declare. GP is an incredibly easy thing to manipulate in a small business run by owner/managers. I'm making no accusations, and the processes I have in mind are entirely legal and legitimate. Place not your faith in a "pledge" to limit GP to 10%, and I personally would have no interest in working with people who were so keen to limit their own potential. In truth, a well-run boutique business with decent management should be looking at 25%-35%. I have no doubt at all that Fodera are making a mint and so they should be. If people are actually prepared to pay $18k, $30k, $36k for a bass then that's their decision and their look-out. Don't expect to find me in the queue, mind ...2 points
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Go for it, approach your church and put yourself out there. I might have a moan on here but I love playing in church, I use this thread purely to let off a bit of steam, nothing more, nothing less.2 points
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Such a shame. Very similar pics of the damage to the AT 212 that arrived via courier, I posted a while back on this thread. Still sounded great though! It went back and my BF BB2 stayed in place as my gigging mainstay. It's almost as if you'd stolen my playbook! 😎2 points
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So cunning you could put a tail on it and call it a Weasel. Thanks Blackadder2 points
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Assault And Battery Hawkwind2 points
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FX loops are generally for some types of FX pedals. Traditionally time based FX like chorus / delay / reverb etc. That way those FX are in the signal chain after the internal preamp Bass>Amp input> FX Send > reverb pedal > FX return. The most common approach for guitarists is to put overdrives / fuzz etc in front of the amp, and then the reverb / delays / chorus etc in the loop. But You can turn any amp with a loop into just a poweramp by sending a signal from something else - like your B7KU or a Line 6 Helix etc etc. Many bassists don't use the loop at all and just put all the pedals in front. Bass>pedals>amp. There's no rules really. It's all just options to find the tone you like best.2 points
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The bass sounded superb at the Swindon gig last week. Clear, clean, and punchy.2 points
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Just watched this - just so helpful and uplifting for someone like me who totally stuggles with this. I know there are some very technical and knowledgeable folk camping down on Basschat - which is brilliant - but I wanted to shout this video out as I found it very helpful. Maybe obvious to some and I guess much of this I probably know, in theory, but Mark explains it and tells the story so well. Get your bass tone from the ground up - the tone controls should be the last place to look for your sound. I now understand why people have loads of basses. I finally have a reason to start accumulating basses 🙂2 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.2 points
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77 Fender and 98 Modulus.2 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.2 points
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Cliff Burton joins the chat2 points
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I usually like quirky basses, especially short scales; but I don't like anything about this fugly monstrosity2 points
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Here's my 1973 Fender Jazz. My first proper instrument bought in 1983 and it was mint. It's done every gig I've ever played. The finish cracked badly after I left it in a tour bus overnight in Finland at minus 20. It's been re-fretted 3 times and had to have new pickups after the originals died. They are now Lollars. Apart from that it's all original! I still have the chrome covers but lost the pick guard and case somewhere along the way.2 points
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