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NOW SOLD Hi everyone, I have just put on sale my 1980 fretless Wal Pro bass. The bass was bought last year with a strong financial effort to buy it and have it restored, but things change and I'm now forced to sell it. Augusto My Basschat feedback: https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/287342-feedback-for-italiancross/11 points -
I'm the bass player in Chic to Chic. I'm afraid everything in the above statement is true - he took deposits from us with a view to booking gigs in theatres and using the cash as down payments. The venues had no idea about the gigs and he's refusing to pay the money back. If you are in a tribute band, and are approached by Mick Mason to work with/for him in any capacity. STAY WELL CLEAR. We have to stick together as musicians to overcome people like this, so spread the word as wide as possible about this man and his fraudulent activities. Even if we only stop a few people getting ripped off, that's a chunk of money that he hasn't been able to steal. If you are in a tribute band, and had problems with Mick Mason, please send me a message. Either through here or via www.chictochic.co.uk Aidan Hampson10 points
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Now withdrawn. Thanks to those who expressed an interest 2013 Sledge Sabre for sale or trade Wanting to change things up a bit so looking to let go my 2013 Sabre in the Premier Dealer Network Limited Edition Tony Levin Sledge finish. Colour is a bit of a chameleon and shifts from grey to having elements of different hues depending on the type and brightness of lighting on it. Bass is mint condition. Very nicely figured neck with both flame and birdseye in it. The Sabre is the only Classic model to feature the compensated nut and the fretboard radius is 11" compared to 7.5" on the StingRay. No string thru option on the Sabre - top loading only on the bridge. The selector switch gives Lakland mode on position 2 which is the bridge humbucker plus the bridge facing single coil on the neck pickup. Position 4 is very P bass like, being only the bridge facing coil on the neck humbucker. This position benefits from noise free operation courtesy of the onboard silent circuit. No issues with bass at all. Comes with the original black guard as well as an WD aged pearloid one. The original MusicMan SKB style hard case is included. A really superb bass but I already have my cherished and keeper sunburst/maple Classic Sabre which gets all my Sabre playtime. Trade wise I'm looking for : *StingRay Classic in black/maple *StingRay Special preferably with ebony board and black hardware (aqua Sparkle/jet black/charcoal sparkle) Happy to consider other options on a Special. *USA Sterling with cash from your end Possibly open to suggestions of Overwater, Warwick Streamer Stage I / II, Status, Spector etc Looking for a bass in excellent condition with no issues. Bass can be auditioned in Market Drayton in North Shropshire. Will post if buyer arranges their own courier service and level of cover. Trade would really need to be face to face. EDIT: any marks etc visible in the pics are just reflections. Thanks for looking Keir _______________ Specs: Ernie Ball Music Man Classic Sabre Specs: Dimensions: 13" wide, 1.75" thick, 45" long (33cm wide, 4.5cm thick, 114.3cm long) Weight: 10 lbs, 8 oz (4.77 kg) – varies slightly Body Wood: Ash Body Colors: Standard Classic Collection colors Bridge: Music Man top loading chrome plated, hardened steel bridge plate with “Classic” stainless steel saddles and adjustable mute pads Pickguard: Standard – black or white; optional – shell Scale Length: 34" (86.4cm) Neck Radius: 11? (27.9cm) Headstock Size: Only 8.25? (21cm) long Frets: 21 – High profile, wide Neck Width: 1.625" (41.3mm) at nut 2.5" (63.5mm) at last fret Neck Wood: Choice of birdseye or flame maple Fingerboard: Fretted – maple or rosewood Neck Finish: High gloss polyester Neck Colors: Natural aged yellow finish Tuning Machines: Schaller BM, with tapered string posts Truss Rod: Adjustable – no component or string removal Neck Attachment: 6 bolts – perfect alignment with no shifting Controls: 2-band active preamp; vol, treble, bass Switching: 5-way lever pickup selector Pickups: Standard – neck pickup – 16 pole humbucker with Alnico magnets and solid black cover, bridge – 8 pole humbucker with Alnico magnets and solid black cover, with patented Music Man “Silent Circuit”, which reduces hum and retains true single coil sound8 points -
PJ Mustang with La Bella black nylon tapewounds:7 points
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Carvin SB5000 with Poseidon Green SL112 & SL212 Aguilar cabs6 points
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My pair of short scales, Serek Midwestern in capri orange and Gibson SG Standard in ebony (with upgraded Hipshot bridge)5 points
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2 x 250k pots + 0.1 cap. Control plate/knobs from Axecaster. Scratchplate from China. 90 minutes well spent 😀5 points
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Just seen this posted by the Circle group on FB5 points
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Well I just ordered one from the US! Thanks again @Woodinblack Now only the bridge needs to be replaced and then I'm done!5 points
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Did a dep gig with the singer of this band the other day and did the obligatory Facebook friend thing. Interesting to see this pop up…5 points
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I would get a Stingray.5 points
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My Yamaha Attitude Ltd 2. The scratchplate is just wrapped in black vinyl as I wanted to see what it looked like before ordering a custom plate. It’s had a DiMarzio Relentless pickup installed since that pic was taken5 points
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Not so much upgraded as repaired/ replaced. One of the challenges in all amps is insuring a source of parts necessary for repairs 5, 10 and 20 years down the road. In some cases it may not be worthwhile to repair a 20 year old, but in most cases when the part is available it’s cost effective to do so. If the part is proprietary and unavailable then you don’t have that choice.5 points
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I hope she'd numbed the area beforehand with a nidl?5 points
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“To think that God is only in what is produced by the church, is one of the greatest deceptions”.4 points
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I bought something from them a couple of weeks ago, stupidly ordered the wrong variant. One e-Mail to them and it was agreed to do a swap. Sadly by the time I returned my item the intended one had sold out so they offered instant refund or to wait until it was back in stock. Refund please, sorted straightaway. This might be slightly against the grain of this thread but I think it’s only fair to show that BD aren’t all doom & gloom.4 points
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Everyone has transitioned to using Bass Bros and rightly so.4 points
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Just picked this one up yesterday, anyone know what year / model, I think it's a euro4 ?4 points
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A beautiful right handed 500/7 that plays like a dream with its super slim neck….It's fitted with La Bella flats and I've fitted a set of retro knobs to enhance its look. These are stunning bass guitars and are fitted with the 60's designed Hofner pick ups. If you want retro, great looks and a fab sound then bass will be right up your street. I've fitted an upper horn strap lock so that the guitar sits well on your belly. When I did this the serial number sticker came off due to the glue (I have detailed photo's of what I did and a copy of the serial number) Cherry Bomb is a water decal and she will come off. You are looking at circa £785 new with the extras but sadly they don't appear to be available off the shelf. The case has all of it's original candy and has an internal Temp gauge fitted. Please get in touch with any questions and sadly it's collection only from North Bolton and I will NOT ship it. (I would possibly meet up if I'm paid in advance) Thanks Mike 07545 145900 Tiger flamed maple body With sustain block Maple top Maple/Birch/Maple neck Jatoba fretboard Scale: 762 mm (30") Nut width: 42 mm 2 Höfner Staple Top humbucker pickups 2 Volume controls, 2 Tone controls Sixties-style tailpiece Ebony bridge Colour: Antique Brown Sunburst Reviews here: https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/bass/hofner-contemporary-series-verythin-bass-530467 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_-BRD94wEY4 points -
Played at a birthday party on Monday with my country band The Fork Handles. Lovely pub on the outskirts of Sheffield owned by an old friend of the band. It was one of those gigs where the guy booking us loves what we do, but the rest of the audience were in danger of not 'getting it', so we tried to keep it as commercial as we could. First set went okay, but by the second set the audience (and some of the band..) were more suitably refreshed so plenty of dancing going on. We played stuff they knew, like 'S.H.Alabama', 'Copperhead Road' and finished the night with the Stones song 'Dead Flowers'. Must admit, as I wasn't driving (rare for me) I did enjoy a few pints of Beavertown Neck Oil which was on draught, and very nice it was too. Due to this I forgot to organize any pics, so just took a shot of my Dano Longhorn with GKMB800 / Barefaced Compact. Haven't used it for a while, so it took the first couple of songs to get used to the short scale but soon got into it.4 points
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Sorry - no more info yet on pickups, but how about these tantalising headstock images, now that Jon has applied the custom logo(s)? Hoping to pick up the guitar in about two or three weeks. It's all getting very exciting!4 points
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Here's mine: Tube Overdrive Blurb: I've been reading about how Captain Beefheart's Trout Mask Replica LP was made, and listening to a lot of Beefheart. The picture inspired a Beefheart-style wordplay... the musician term Tube Overdrive Vs how someone taking the Tube prefers it Over Driving (a car). Musically I tried to use the same compositional techniques as were used on TMR. Also used some tube overdrive and tunnel reverb on the vox! Technical Notes: DAW Studio One, Drums- Piano roll in Studio One's drum program, Bass: Vantage Avenger, Guitars - Squier Tele, Vox, SM58.4 points
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I could do with an extra option O eventually. 😊4 points
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If you play live and don't give the audience something interesting to watch as well as hear you might as well stick on a Spotify playlist. Doubly so if you are a covers band.4 points
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SOLD Apologies all, not sure how to change the automated price thing so it's now £650 £600 £575 Hi all, Seeing if there's any interest for this. I'd' always liked aerodynes so I bought it as a bit of a punt a few years ago because it looked great, the specs looked decent and I'd heard that the company made awesome guitars, and I'm glad to say it proved a really good purchase! It's been a fun bass to play and I think it sounds fantastic. Here are the specs, though for me the highlight of this bass is the neck - it's a really easy bass to play, particularly with the longer scale length. SCALE LENGTH 35” NECK 2 Graphite Rods & Dual Action Truss HARDWARE Chrome TUNERS Hipshot FRETBOARD Ebony BRIDGE Hipshot A Style PICKUPS G&B Golden Age StewMac NECK WOOD Single Piece Maple BODY WOOD Solid Ash CONSTRUCTION Bolt-On FINISH Semi-Gloss Here it is in action (not my video) I haven't seen these come up very often so it's hard to judge but I think the pricing is fair. However if this is completely out of line feel free to let me know . This hasn't been used outside of band practice and home practice so it's in excellent condition, and a gig bag will come with it. I'd rather do a collection/meet rather than trust this to shipping companies, though will ship at buyer's expense and risk if that's what's wanted. Happy to answer questions as best I can. Thanks! Ash3 points -
Sadowsky NYC J Bass purchased new by me in 2010 directly from the workshop in New York. Equipped with Sadowsky humcancelling pickups, onboard pre with vtc. Finished in Cherryburst. Still has protective film at the back of the body and around the pickups. Gigged at weekends up till 3 years ago when I retired. Weighs in at a little more than 3.4 kgs Inspected and signed by the man himself prior to purchase. Has some nicks as one would expect, but you have to get up very close to see them. I have done my best to photograph them. All in all, in great condition. Comes with new Sadowsky case. https://www.sadowsky.com/sadowsky-instruments/nyc-basses/21-fret-basses/3 points -
For sale mtd zx5 fretless , bartolini pick up and electronics, good condition3 points -
PRICE DROP £925.00 Fender American Professional Jazz Bass 2019 model. The bass would pass as new and is genuinely in mint condition ( no scratches or dinks ). The bass comes with a Fender Elite moulded case and includes all case candy inc certificate of authenticity. It has an ash body, maple neck and 3 ply black pick guard. Recently set up by a pro and has a nice low action. Fender pick up guards also included.3 points -
Pics to follow. Brilliant lightweight Barefaced cab which needs little introduction on here. Sadly I’ve not really had the opportunity to use it much since owning due to change in direction with band, one acoustic gig and that’s about it. This is the black grill type, 8ohm, 200 W I believe. Has the classic tolex role off where the ends have peeled a bit but could easily be re-glued, it hasn’t bothered me and is quite common I’ve since heard. Has a cab cover. £300 collected or courier at cost. May consider trade for a Markbass 2x10 8 ohm traveller cab.3 points -
Nice'N' Queasy - The Stranglers3 points
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I just sold it last year because it didn't get enough use, but this was mine. I generally don't like pointy shapes but I have a weak spot for the Ibanez Iceman and this Esh Stinger is more or less a reversed Iceman. It was comfortable too, and sounded and played great. It derives its name from the piezo bridge, which adds attack and "stings" through any mix. It was one of the last German-made ones, before they moved production to the Czech republic and eventually disappeared entirely (again).3 points
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The cynic in me wonders if the about turn had anything to do with the mention of the studio in question. BD aren’t all that far from me, though I must admit I’ve never visited when in the vicinity, partly due to reading so many less than great accounts. These issues may be in the minority, but there does seems to be a lot of anecdotal evidence. Enough to keep me away anyway. If I want attitude that results in me handing over a wedge of cash I’ll chat to my kids…3 points
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But not in Deeside?3 points
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No, Keith, we’re playing a B-side… beside the C-side😁3 points
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What is this heresy? I only do widdley stuff! 😎😁3 points
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What do you think guys? My emojis seem to like it! 😅3 points
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Right, lads. We all need to organise a Sunday School trip to Buckinghamshire! Err.... are you sure about that sentence?3 points
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I don't play many 'solos', but once when I was asked I just stood there smiling, looking at the audience from side to side... then I struck one big fat note (whatever was the root at the time) and let it ring, trying to look very pleased with myself. People laughed (with me, I hope, not at me!) and we moved on.3 points
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I played in one church where two people in the congregation were adamant that the guitar coming out of the P A was far to loud. On closer investigation it turned out we had forgotten to switch it on. True not a joke.3 points
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Just picked up this early 80’s japanese Mesa clone. It was a combo but I’ve cut it down to a head 100w. Trying it at rehearsal tonight3 points
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Christmas Card From A Hooker In Minneapolis - Tom Waits3 points
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Without sounding flippant, visit a shop and play one, only your hands will be able to tell you. Pretty much any Precision works for me, but I’ve found my faves (US Standard 2013-16 range) via trial & error. For me I just enjoy playing them more than any others, but they’re all Precisions. So take your own Player along (tell the staff of course) and play a Performer, see where you go from there.3 points
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My PJ Proby story. . . . In the 70's I was in a band with a trumpet player, David, who had worked with PJ Proby. Apparently he was a nightmare, drinking, unprofessional and the band weren't always getting paid on time. The band hated him and most were on the verge of leaving. In Maria the trumpet was supposed to quietly play a D and Proby would sing most of the song accapella. This time (it was his last gig) David played a Db. Proby did his thing and was a semitone flat when he hit his big note and the band came blasting in for the big crescendo, in D!3 points
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I recently started to feel it was pointless having a Helix Stomp when I was using lesstl than 1% of its capability. I was also complementing the Stomp with other external pedals to do what it could not for gigging purposes. My board was... Wireless receiver, Expression pedal and Boss SY-1 Synth, AMT bass Wah, Harley Benton tuner/ mute, Helix Stomp plus two button footswitch to change patches... I bought a Boss OC-2 just because... I will use it extensively for the glitchy synthy nature of it. You can get the octave down sound but it's the glitch that is the charm of the original. That was the moment I just thought "hang on, this is getting silly" So I sold the Helix. New pedals in: Boss OC-2, Zoom B1 four, Darkglass Duality Fuzz. Rationale... Well my band does "pop goes rock" and I have been trying to recreate some of the synth sounds that underpin a lot of songs. The Boss isn't perfect for this but I'm spending some time trying to learn it better. I also wanted an OC-2 and a fuzz to make other synthy sounds. I use fuzz as a distortion type effect to make some choruses heavier, with its dual use for synthy stuff I knew I needed a good one and after watching the Ian Allison demo of the Duality I was sold (via BC Marketplace!) This fuzz does everything!! So why the Zoom? Well... I use chorus occasionally. Not enough to justify buying a new chorus. I need a compressor because I'm not happy with the one built in on my amp and I want it at the front of my pedal chain. I want to be able to call up random effects and try them with the band without having to buy stuff. So far with the zoom... It's ok. It is NOT a Helix replacement but for someone like me who didn't have the time or patience to get the best out of the Helix it will do a job and do it well. It's also a good practice tool. Over time it may get replaced on my board by a good chorus, a compressor and maybe a preamp, but for now I'm going to see how it goes. I'm pretty happy with the set up now. Though some of the pedals I've not had long with they are coming out with the band tonight to work on details in some old songs and one or two new ones. Can't wait to hear these in the mix!!2 points
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3 miles. I'd definitely recommend trying to arrange a visit to both, but BB for me is more of a 'what do you specifically want to try out ?' type of place more than a browse to pass the time. I am moderately acquainted with both shops* and know the owners, they are very different business models and both seem to work for them regardless of any customer reported issues. *Disclaimer, I worked on the BassDirect stand at Manchester 2008 and Liverpool 2022 shows.2 points
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It's worth an extra £2 not to spook Frank. He farts when spooked, and we really dont want that to happen.2 points
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Bass Direct are fine if there are no issues with the transaction as you don't need to interact with them. On multiple occasions I've experienced awful customer service from them and am currently in the process of yet another issue with them that has been going on for close to a year, it was only under the threat of legal action AND contacting the manufacturer of this particular item directly that they have agreed a replacement, which I still haven't got. I know there's not much in the way of bass specific alternatives out there, and this is my personal opinion (others may vary) but I'd personally avoid dealing with Bass Direct. When things go wrong (and they often do because the stock availability on their website is almost permanently incorrect) they are a nightmare to deal with and extremely rude and arrogant.2 points
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Did a thing!2 points
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True story, the first time I went into a Lidl it was years ago in Germany and that's where I first heard the name spoken out loud, so I've always pronounced it 'Leedle'. I was down the dentists' recently and mentioned Lidl and the lady dentist said 'Lidl?' I haven't heard of them... ah, you mean Liddle?' 'Sorry,' I said. 'I wasn't being a ponce, it's just that for one reason and another I've always pronounced it the German way'. 'German?' says she. 'I thought they were Swedish' and stuck a drill in my mouth.2 points
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that was a manic weekend , interspersed with health issues and transport complications due to rail and tube strikes ! The guts of this was laid down before the weekend but the lyrics, such as they are ..... were added with the weekends experiences in mind! The drums were punched in using EZ drummer and used a couple of presets , bass and guitars using Waves gtr3 FX and a splatter of Waves Manny M Reverb to tie it up . All rolled in the glitter offered from Ozone 8 . Ed to add ........ Hark, I hear someone at the door already, I do hope he has a cheque book and pen !2 points
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