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  1. £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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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 review
    4 points
  7. 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 No
    4 points
  8. Fodera Monarch, Skjold Slayer (E-C) Modulus Funk Unlimited JJ5, Modulus VJ, 77 Fender, Warwick Corvette Std, Bitsa P.
    4 points
  9. £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 Leicestershire
    4 points
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  11. 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
  12. Yamaha JB600r, Japan, around 1984 Rickenbacker 4001 Azureglo 1974 Fender Jazz Bass early '66, Ibanez Black Eagle 1977
    4 points
  13. 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
  14. I’d not seen this documentary before. I’m sure a few people here will enjoy it.
    3 points
  15. Short scale beauty with Aguilar ceramic P pickups. And stripes. Yum, competition stripes!!! Weighs zip all too.
    3 points
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. You do enjoy the last word. This is not life and death like the Covid thread...
    3 points
  19. 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
  20. 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 adjust
    3 points
  21. Other band members giving me a hard time about my drink and drugs habit
    3 points
  22. Just think what it would cost if they'd employed a real designer!
    3 points
  23. 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 share
    2 points
  24. 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
  25. A new bass is born! I proudly present the Brooks Thinline Telebird. - Two piece Swamp Ash body. Half hollow - Two piece Swamp Ash top. With f-hole - 7ender P-bass neck with Pau Ferro fingerboard - Sea Foam Green top. - Artec Mudbuckers - 34" scale - Wide travel Thunderbird bridge plus tailstop. Chrome - Pearloid pickguard - Tortoise binding - Hipshot Ultralite tuners. Chrome - CTS Volume pot - CTS Tone pot - 5 way super switch - Chrome flat top barrel knobs - Telecaster jack cup. Chrome - Rotosound 66 Swing bass strings 45-105 - Weight 4.1 kg Wiring by BQ Music: • Neck humbucker in series • Outer coils as humbucker in series • Both humbuckers in series • Inner coils as humbucker in series • Bridge humbucker in series Pics of the entire build process can be viewed here: https://www.enkoo.nl/brooks-thinline-telebird.html #brooksbass #thinline #TeleBird I also made a demonstration video of the Brooks Thinline Telebird. This bass really sounds amazing. Very responsive. Hard to catch the real sound with my limited recording devices...
    2 points
  26. Seymour Duncan Studio Bass Compressor for sale. It is boxed with instruction manual and all case candy. Also on eBay for your buying pleasure. Free UK postage. £110 PayPal or bank transfer. Thanks.
    2 points
  27. 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 below
    2 points
  28. Wily Bo Walker Band (Bo is a Grammy-nominated, US 'blues hall of fame' inductee; I just thump along on bass in the background!)
    2 points
  29. Is there any way to get rid of the green nag bar at the top? I’m not going to become a guitarist just because it keeps popping up.
    2 points
  30. 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
  31. Croydon has a luthier too. The parallels never cease . I’ve just remembered that Croydon also has a craft beer brewer - Cronx (Croydon/Bronx). Spooky.
    2 points
  32. 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
  33. Finally was able to get back on this one here’s a mock up of how it will look…….. With pickguard Without pickguard I think I prefer it without the pickguard, but hopefully this one is going to go up for sale?…..👍🏻
    2 points
  34. Yes, spotted it completely by chance. Jens discovered he had 4x white LH tuners so he decided to make a black bass with all white hardware and a 4 in line headstock. Purely as a one-off build and with an extra hot wind pickup placed in the P position. This would give me a white J-style and black P-Style!
    2 points
  35. Assault And Battery Hawkwind
    2 points
  36. Of course I wouldn't! https://www.katebushencyclopedia.com/myrdal-jay
    2 points
  37. 2 points
  38. Thank you. It was good to see you.
    2 points
  39. That’s coz it’s scared of Mods.
    2 points
  40. The bass sounded superb at the Swindon gig last week. Clear, clean, and punchy.
    2 points
  41. 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
  42. It would appear the time hasn’t happened yet then. . .
    2 points
  43. As someone who is a serious hi-fi nut, who has done some rock climbing, and has done some sailing, incorrect coiling of cables, ropes etc is very annoying
    2 points
  44. 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
  45. 77 Fender and 98 Modulus.
    2 points
  46. Cliff Burton joins the chat
    2 points
  47. I usually like quirky basses, especially short scales; but I don't like anything about this fugly monstrosity
    2 points
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