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Hello. I'll be trying to sell a few things on here over the next few weeks, thank you for reading. This is my 64 re-issue Jazz Bass. The pictures should tell the story but here's a few points which will hopefully help. This bass has been gigged, it's not immaculate at all, there are marks and scratches and some degradation of the nitro finish. Please be aware of this when looking and beyond. I've tried my best to represent the flaws. Plays great, sounds great. Fitted with a Fender original Tortoise Shell scratch plate but the original one is in the case, I think the white one makes it look like a bathroom fitting but this was changed before I bought it, I am the second owner and I've had it for about four years. Weight - 4.15Kg. Case - Perfect condition, never used for travel, always in a good gig bag. Wiring and pickups, bridge etc, all original as per Fender 20914 release, no changes made to this bass. 60's original spec with mutes in the bridge cover and braided wiring etc. All case accessories present and not used, including lead, strap, Fender repro guide from 60 instrument releases. I'll try my best to respond to messages as soon as I can, please be patient however as I'll be checking as time allows. I don't want to ship it, I can travel to meet any potential buyer, I get around the country quite a lot and should be able to work something out. Happy to show the bass to any potential buyer, I want the new owner to be happy with their purchase. We're on the same side as far as I see it. Thank You.10 points -
We played a local show for the Home Grown Foundation. They are big promotors of local artists and original music. Natural outside amphitheater. About 150 people showed up. We had an opener, we played 7-9. We used a dep drummer. I'd give us a C+. Blue8 points
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Sold STUDIO QUALITY TUBE WARMTH the Khan Audio VTDI is a faithful re-creation of the classic SVTDI all tube direct box. It utilizes a single 12AU7 in a unique 2-stage design that maximizes both the harmonic richness of the tube as well as powerful low-impedance output drive capability. The VTDI is ideal for use with a number of instruments and sources. All Tube Signal Path 1 x 12AU7 Tube 1/4" Instrument Input with 6dB Pad Switch 1/4" Instrument Thru "Tube Processed" Tube Driven Transformer Balanced XLR Line Output with Ground Lift High Headroom Gain Stage Design High Filtered Internal Power Supply Input Impedance: 2.2M ohm Max Signal Input: 3v RMS (+10dB) Gain: -10dB to XLR Output Frequency Response: 8Hz - 120KHz +/- 1dB THD (1KHz 0dB Input): .75% Signal to Noise: > -92dB Size 7 ¼ x 4 3/8 x 2 Voltage 115/230 VAC switchable Weight: 4lbs6 points -
I doubt it, I don't think it meant anything to him6 points
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Peg - Steely Dan5 points
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The group... Hawkwind. The venue... Kingston Polytechnic. Stardate : early '70s. I left, despite the excellent 'show', when the pyro started to be let off around the stage. A nervous glace at the long drapes occulting the high windows all around the hall brought on visions of an inferno with no escape, so I made my way outside. To be fair, we could hear just as well outside as in, and, by chance, the curtains didn't ignite. Hawkwind, eh..?5 points
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There's a warehouse full of unsold Fenders. The whole supply chain problem and looming recession following Covid is really weird. Some companies have excess stock, some can't get parts and so can't produce stock. In both situations you won't be making new stock so the employees are doing nothing.5 points
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Pretentious title perhaps? After finishing up the Pitbull fretless I have been pondering building something for fun. I like the idea of a headless bass. I also like the idea of using renewable stuff. I ended up drawing incredibly crude ideas in paint and went from this: To This: In my imagination it's a kind of 'what bass would Kraftwerk build if Kraftwerk built basses.' I'm going to build with cheap wood from the local timber merchant (red grandis or rose gum) because it's cheap ands I don't really know what I'm doing. Also using a richlite finger board for similar reasons. So far i've laminated, laid stuff out, admired the straitness of the grain through the lanimations, and rough shaped the neck.4 points
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For sale is a lovely example of the now increasingly rare Status 'The Groove' 5-string, their answer to the Stingray 5. It has two-band eq with an active/passive switch, and does the Stingray snarl very well. The previous owner had a very cool mirror scratchplate made for it, but the original black one is also included, as is the Status-branded Hiscox LiteFlite case. It's in excellent condition, with no visible fret wear, and has a very slim, fast neck with a low action. The picture of the back of the body appears lighter than it really is - the overall colour is more of a cream (as per the pics of the front). NOW SOLD4 points -
Strap On ～ Happy Mondays4 points
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Do you listen to much reggae, I was brought up with it so I kinda get the feel for the Bassline quickly, what I find is sometimes less is more, leaving space is important and don’t rush it, playing slightly behind the beat gives it more of a less rushed feel, it’s hard to explain, you may have already seen this video , he breaks down the great Bassline Police in Helicopter ,don is a great player and has some good tips4 points
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I love Chic, and disco in general, but I think Nile Rodgers is off the mark a bit here. Yes, don’t be snobby about music (including inverted musical snobbery) but don’t kid yourself that the top 40 is the be all and end all of you need to aim for. Brushy One String and his lo-fi beat-up guitar playing hits me a damn sight harder than any of the autotuned filler that clogs up the charts at the moment. Well, in France anyway. Your country may vary, etc...4 points
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I can see the 'logic' of starting in chronological order. Please bear in mind, however, an important element that is, sadly, now missing from the equation. My first contact with Genesis was an Eeel Pie Island multi-band concert; Genesis were one of many bands on, and played, at the time, acoustic guitars (I don't remember them having drums, at that time...). I saw them very often since, over a few years; each time with a 'live' performance made absolutely unique , and truly magical, by the theatrical presence of Peter Gabriel. Not only for the costumes (increasingly sophisticated and spectacular...), but mainly for the 'downtime' between songs, giving the group time to get their elaborate preparations in order. PG would, often under a lone narrow spot, spin a story line, ostensibly to announce the number to follow. Each would be (apparently...) improvised, drawing the attention of the audience into a close complicity (in one, there was supposedly a tight-rope walker, suspended in the air above the theatre seats, and who advanced, step by step, towards the stage area. Everyone turned their gaze upwards, to follow his progression, and, at a signal, Genesis started playing again, and we all realised that it had been an illusion, a distraction, a feat of mesmerising that explained nothing whatever of the song now playing...). Every time, without fail, PG wove his magic. This cannot be heard in the studio recordings, and I don't know if any of these wonderful concerts were filmed with this interludes fully exploited. To me, at the time (and 'clean', I hasten to add...), they were what made a splendid musical evening a truly magical spectacle. Thanks, PG, for the enchantements.4 points
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There must be an ever increasing number of original owners kicking the bucket. That will put more and more vintage ones on the market. So then we need to consider if we can run out of dentists who like to decorate their walls with our precious.4 points
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Finally decided to take the plunge and get a Justin Chancellor Wah pedal and got to on the board today. Can’t wait to let this loose in a band practise. Hopefully it’s worth the extra weight carrying it around4 points
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This amp is now back on the market after a sale fell through, I get around a bit so may be able to meet up somewhere if you're interested. Dave. Reluctant sale but I have recently picked up an SVT-VR, nowhere near as convenient as this amp but matches my cabinet and has the headroom I need. Full working order. 100 Watts Weighs about 20KG. These are a great alternative to a full on SVT Classic, this one being in the black livery as opposed to the modern ones which are Silverface. On the 100 Watt amps you can utilise the gain a lot more than on the 300 Watt SVT's. The weight is an obvious advantage too as it's a comfortable one man lift with the side handles. The sound is as you would expect, loads of character and the simple tone circuit delivers perfectly. I have used this at 200 / 300 capacity clubs and you do need to turn up the volume to a point where you could never get the SVT, but it does have the headroom and sounds amazing through my SVT212 cabinet. USA made, doesn't mean a lot to some people, but to others it's everything, and this one is a US version. Fitted with GrooveTubes as I have tried to photograph. I haven't had it serviced in the time I have owned it, but it works fine and if it doesn't sell I will get it seen to fully with a re-tube. Thanks for looking. Happy to travel and meet up for a serious buyer ands happy to demo to the best of my ability if possible on the sale. I don't want to ship it, I would if pushed as I have a perfect dual layer box from a the SVT-AV I now own, this however would have to be at the full cost of the buyer and would be better as a collection / drop-off which they would have to arrange. Appreciate you looking, thank you.3 points -
Rickenbacker getting in on the short scale act after a long absence, albeit it seems a one off custom jobbie3 points
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Here's my Mm85a. The ugly sister to the MB5sb. I wanted to try a 5er so went for the 5 way pickup selector for more versatility. Can't slap on it coz of the pickup but still a cracking bass for the cash3 points
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For sale is my immaculate 2021 Lakland Skyline 44-64 Custom PJ Ice Blue Metallic. It's a limited edition finish and is stunning. It has a lovely low action and weighs in at 9lbs 9oz (doesn't feel like it on the strap). It didn't come with a gigbag but I have a Fender deluxe gig bag if you want this. Specs: BodyAsh NeckFlat-Sawn Rock Maple Fingerboard Maple Scale34" Frets20 NutDerlin Nut Width1.5" PickupsLakland Hybrid Split "P" Neck Single Coil "J" Bridge ControlsTwo Volumes, Tone BridgeLakland Dual Access TunersHipshot Ultralites. Expensive MOT forced sale. It is pickup only and I am happy to meet up within an hour of my postcode.3 points -
Any song in the top 40 is a great composition because it speaks to the souls of a million strangers, to be instantly replaced by next week's 'hit' and washed away on the turning tide of these same million strangers' fickle souls. Smoke and mirrors, for the most part; cold commercial interests manipulating these precious 'souls' to further their profit margins. Disclaimer : I'm not a fan of Chic in any of the forms I've heard so far; my vision may be coloured in this light.3 points
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I just released a single this week (vinyl and everything!) where the bass and drums are in 7/4, the percussion is in 3/4 and 5/4 and there’s a solo Minimoog passage. Prog might not be too far off for me!3 points
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I’m going to give Yes a full go this weekend. In chronological order too. I love OG British psychedelic music so I reckon their 1st album might be a good starting point. My “way in” if you like. If I can “get” Yes, then Genesis and Gentle Giant and stuff like that might be accessible to me. Would love to “get” Prog and I am determined to overcome my caveman tendencies when it comes to music. FWIW I’ve always loved the artwork on their albums, and I know the musicians are amazing. Hoping I can unlock the music and finally fully enjoy the kind of 20 minute epic side-long musical odysseys that have been off- limits to me so far. Wish me luck, prog lovers 😎3 points
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Slice Slice Baby ～ Vienetta Slice 🙇🏼♂️ Too soon? 😂3 points
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The advice I got from Nathan East some years back when I met him back stage after one of his gigs was. Paraphrased "Take every gig you get offered even if it's music you are not familiar with. You will learn something about either the music, yourself as a musician or both." I've tried to do that as much as I can.3 points
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Perhaps putting the same products into the market for 70 years has finally filled it to the point that almost everyone who wants one has one and there are enough used ones to satisfy the rest?3 points
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No numbers on it at present so I'd have to say no! I've just had a blast with it in my living room. I think I've found the settings where it sounds best (from L to R in pic: Master, Bass, Mid-shift, Treble, Gain) but I may well re-work that tone stack. Unfortunately the oscillation at full volume is back, or it could be the pot wiper coming off the track when full clockwise. Sounds best with my Fender Precisions, doesn't seem to like my Dingwall so much!3 points
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The psychedelic funk collective I play in released our 1st 45rpm vinyl this week. We did a limited edition of 5” clear vinyl lathe cuts plus digital downloads for the non-physical-format folks. The lathe cuts sold out in a few hours. I was expecting them to take weeks to shift as we’re only a studio concern and have zero live following. Next time tho we will press more physical copies 😎 The little 5” lathe cuts turned out to be a winner. I thought we’d be saddled with unsold copies forever 😂 https://dimerecordsfrance.bandcamp.com/album/pool-phase-hashisch-scene Hope the next ones go okay too. Btw, nobody seemed to mind that we used a cassette 4-track to make a record with. Or a cheapo Squier Jazz bass. If we can do it, anyone can! 😎2 points
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Not really sure I want to do this but here goes... Rickenbacker 4004Cii Cheyenne Bass Guitar Introduced in 1994 the Cheyenne is one of Rickenbacker’s newest models; the Cii was introduced 5 years later 1999. This is a 2012 bass in Jetglo with Gold hardware. It is in excellent condition for a 10-year-old bass, with one tiny ding that I have repeatedly tried to photograph to no avail. The frets are virtually unmarked and electrics are fully functional. The bass comes with the original Rickenbacker hardcase and case candy. The weight is 9.03 lbs. Rickenbacker now use only American farm-grown sustainable woods. This exquisite bass is sculpted from solid Maple and Walnut, complemented by an Eastern Maple neck running the full length of the bass with a rich gloss clear coat. Two humbucking pickups are carefully placed for maximum tonal capability. Probably looking at meeting up half way or collection if you're nearby as I'm reluctant to post this one, plus I don't have a box at the moment. Happy to consider trades with cash my way. Probably only 4-string basses though and I might be a bit picky, but I will always be polite if a bass offered is not for me. Price is £2,250. I will consider near offers but again don't be disappointed if I decline. Full Specification Body Type: Solid No. Frets: 20 Scale Length: 84.5 cm (33 1/4'') Neck Width at Nut: 42.9 mm (1 11/16'') Neck Width at 12th Fret: 54.0 mm (2 1/8'') Crown Radius: 25.4 cm (10'') Body Wood: Hardrock Maple, Walnut core Neck Wood: Maple Fingerboard Wood: Bubinga, unfinished Bridge: Schaller 3D4 Neck Type: Through body No. of Pickups: 2 x HB-1 Humbucking Output Type: Mono Machine Heads: Schaller M4 180 Light Here are some pics. Let me know if there is any other detail you'd like to see. Thanks for looking.2 points -
**Will take £475 or trade for the right S-Type guitar** Right. Finally faced up to the fact that I'm not an SG kind of player. Yes, I think it's the coolest guitar ever but having spent a bit of time with a Strat I have had to come to terms with the truth that I'm a single-coil kinda guy - I like clean sounds, I play chords not lead and this thing is wasted on me so time to pass it on. I bought it in 1997 and since then I've replaced the pickups with a DiMarzio PAF Pro and a Seymour Duncan JB, I also got luthier of some repute Jeff Beer to fit coil taps and dress the frets and he did say it was a good example of an SG. I'm also including the leather strap with locks and the original tuners (it's got locking ones now). It's been played and has a few knocks and scratches but the action is lovely and it sounds great - there's the usual Gibson line along the fretboard but the neck/body joint is fine as you can see in the pics and it's never been repaired. I'd much rather someone picked it up in person but I've got a box to pack it up and it'll come in a gig bag if you want to arrange a collection at your own risk. Any questions give me a shout. I'll miss this one but it's time it got the kind of playing it deserves.2 points -
Well…unexpectedly…this comes home tomorrow. Left me about 2 years ago.2 points
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Even though the thread's now dying with off-topics, I'll just chime in with the observation that the Fragile/CTtE edge line up had five unique voices, including for this forum, a killer bass player, who each took from their own preferred style and managed to mix it successfully with diminishing returns thereafter. But very glad they did.2 points
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I had organised a gig with Franklin's Tower at a local pub last night, but it was called off two days before hand as a band member tested positive for covid after spending last weekend at WOMAD. I offered the pub The Wirebirds as a substitute, but our drummer is on holiday, so the guitarist's son stepped in (he's played with us many times) - there were a few puzzled Dead Heads in the audience, but everyone enjoyed an evening of blues rock. Franklin's Tower now rescheduled for the end of the month.2 points
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I shouldn't really say....but let's just say it could have been The Storm Queen in Dumbarton Rd. Very busy when we came in. The Karaoke had kept them going for a few hours but I believe there was a football match on and folk had gathered there to celebrate? Lol No idea. But let's just say there was a fair few well oiled punters holding on to the walls as we brought the gear in. There wasn't any trouble that I seen and the punters seemed to like us. But as I mentioned it wasn't a great set up and folk were far too near the band at times. Yes I know its not all pubs that can afford the space for a stage or raised area but a barrier or rope would have helped. I think it was a cancellation and I took the booking to make the numbers up and to break me in to the band. I think that was my 4th gig. Maybe they should stick to karaoke! Oh and on the way out I had to step over fresh vomit at the front door.......doesn't it smell awfully like parmesan cheese.....boak!!!!!2 points
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I know what you mean, I've been there... and I still have to learn! BUt what helped me was simply... listening to a LOT of reggae, both in quantity but also in diversity. While, for instance, funk came very easy to me, I think it was because I had listened to a lot of it over many years, but by contrast I only heard about Bob Marley and a handful others when I first wanted to play reggae. So I started listening to a lot of it, Spotify was quite useful for that but there's tons on YouTube too. Eventually it gets into your brain and you start to 'get' it: the notes, and the phrasing which is the most important I think.2 points
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Barefaced Two10 4 ohm cloth screen version. Not the switchable S edition. Some Tolex peel round the edge of the back panel. Otherwise good used condition. £450 posted UK only (£425 collected from Norfolk/ Suffolk border). The RM800 head in the picture is not included but might be for sale seperately if you're interested.2 points -
Ignore the pic, this IS the thread I meant.2 points
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There's a thread somewhere on @Andyjr1515 using richlite for a fingerboard. If I remember correctly it was hard work, so worth checking it out.2 points
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Another option is to buy a straight edge like a metre rule and file notches in the relevant fret positions.2 points
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Mods, quick, it looks like Inti has hacked his way back into the site via @Dad3353's account 🤨2 points
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That's what I loved about 70s prog. You had to commit to listening to an album. Songs, and sometimes whole albums, were a musical journey, not the predictable trope of a 3 minute pop song.2 points
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Duke Suite starts at 37m14s. But watch all of it, it's amazing.2 points
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Ahh ok understood, thanks for explaining. The bass is a genuine Stingray for $800, which aside from the shipping and tax, is a great deal 🤑😁2 points
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Also population growth creates a growing (probably unsustainable) market for all goods. When I was born in 1962 the global population was just over 3 billion and is now rapidly approaching 8 billion! It’s scary to think of the consequences of this. Probably a good time to invest in vintage instruments though. 😉2 points
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Pandemic artificially boosted demand, everyone who wanted a guitar probably bought one (we're having the same issues in the bicycle trade), biggest growth was in entry level and custom shop (so USA production has flatlined) and they're spending more money/time on Jackson as the shredders are buying again but demand has dropped everywhere else. And all the dealers are now overstocked in a stalled/reversing economy so there's no mainstream demand at the moment2 points
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As an example of buying from the US, I just bought some machine heads from Hipshot in the US. The parts cost $174.24; Shipping (USPS with $200 insurance) cost $61.71; Customs Duty - £3.32; Import Vat - £33.87; Clearance Fee (zero Vat rated) - £12.00. Total Cost - £244.59 Original Cost of parts - £144.30 The package also took 2 months to arrive, due to various cöckups on the way.2 points
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I love Yes. Love them. That is all. 😁2 points
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5th August 1992. R.I.P Jeff Porcaro, one of the best.2 points
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Ibanez Grooveline G105-NT (2011) 5-piece wenge/bubinga titanium enforced neck, rosewood fingerboard Alder body with figured ash top and back Scale Length: 34" / 864mm Radius: 305mm/12" Width at Nut: 43mm Width at bridge 18mm Frets: 22 Medium Frets with Prestige Fret Edge Treatment Tight-End (titanium?) bridge Hardware: Cosmo Black Controls: Volume, Balance, Bass, Mid, Treble 4700 gram Quite rare. The looks may be an acquired taste. But ergonomically it all makes sense. Fantastic bass. Stands comparison with any high end bass. Also pricewise it should be up there with Fodera, Smith etc. This Grooveline bass reminds me of pre-Gibson Tobias basses especially. The low end EQ provides for all the 'oomph' you need and the mid freq. ads (or cuts) the most effective harmonicly rich flavor I have ever experienced. No kidding.2 points -
Other than the heel, which I will shape once I have the screw holes drilled, I think the basic carve is done: I can feel a happy weekend of sanding coming on! Oh Joy2 points
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