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  1. I am reducing part of my bass collection. This time it's his turn to come out after years this beauty the pictures don't do it justice. Vigier Arpege 5 Yeard from 86. It is an active 18v. The used wood tops are awesome. This model has a pre-recorded selector switch with 5 sound and tone settings. Price 1900 euros Description Type : Solid body Number of strings : 5 Neck Wood : Maple naturally dried for 3 years Shape : D Finish : Glossy Fingerboard Wood : Phenowood Radius : 300mm/11.81'' Type of frets : Medium Number of frets : 22 Scale length : 860mm / 33.8'' Inlay : Dots Body Wood : Flamed maple / alder / flamed maple naturally aged Finish : Varnish dries for 5 weeks minimum Accessories Machine heads brand name : Schaller Type of bridge : One bridge per string End pin : Brass casing that inserts deep into the body and locks the strap button in place. Finish : Chrome Electronic Pickup brand name : Vigier Type of pickup : Single, twin coil in line Switch : Balance Controls : Volume Balance Bass Medium Treble Weight : 3,9Kg / 8.6lbs Delivered with case : Damaged Case Made in : France Any questions I will answer by private Only sale I am not interested in any kind of trades thanks.
    10 points
  2. I don't usually publish NBD posts but I just took receipt of this new Maruszczyk Elwood 6 and I am truly bowled over by the build/sound quality. It completely stacks up against my Fodera Emperors.
    8 points
  3. A late report on Tuesday’s gig in Coulson at the Tuesday Night Blues Club. This was a Del Bromham and Friends rather than a Stray gig. It didn’t get off to a great start when I belted my left hand pinkie loading my cab into a car. I immediately iced it and added some cocodamol to my man bag! A nice jam free drive to the venue and quick set up and sound check. We had Simon Taylor doing the sound so a decent result in that department was a given! I used my old AVRI Jazz procured from Old Horse Murphy of this parish into my Bugera and Schroeder 2 x 12. We had a great night, decent crowd and went down a storm. Finger was painful but I soldiered on! Happy Daze! Ouch! Of course the electrics are fine! the changing cupboard! Job done!
    8 points
  4. Thinking to treat yourself with a new bass this xmas? Check this out. This is a mint condition instrument, apart for a light tarnish in the tuners and saddles(as pictured). No dings, no fret wear, nothing! Fresh strings (45-105 Roto) Comes with original gig bag with all case candy. Can provide a fender moulded hard case for extra £100. Delivery available. Don't mind recording a video to show how it sounds. It is a great bass!. Key Features: New 50s Voiced Pickup New C Neck Profile 7.25” Radius Maple Fretboard Reverse Open Gear Tuners Vintage Style Hardware Alder Body Includes Deluxe Gig Bag
    7 points
  5. It's odd and also fkin annoying when you might express a lack of interest in so and so's display of fretw@nkery and the immediate retort is that you must be jealous because you can't do it. Thing is I bet many people can do all this flashy shyt3 but choose not to because they have the good manners not to.
    7 points
  6. 2013 Ernie Ball Music Man Sabre Classic Reissue. Absolute beauty and in excellent condition. Only things to note are some play marks to the pickguard and a minor scuff/ding on the neck edge by the 2nd fret E string side. Just been restrung with new Super Slinky 45-100 (2834). Complete with original hard case and candy. Specs: Bridge: Music Man top loading chrome plated, hardened steel bridge plate with “Classic” stainless steel saddles and adjustable mute pads Pickguard: black 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: Birdseye maple Fingerboard: Fretted – maple 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 sound Left Handed: No Strings: 45w-65w-80w-100w (Super Slinky Bass #2834) Looking for £1600. No trades thanks. Would prefer collection from Orpington BR6 or meetup within an hours drive. Can post at buyer's cost and risk. Photos from chap I bought it from (it's in identical condition and these are much better than I can take): https://photos.app.goo.gl/Xr7a5EP25k5e69L66 Let me know if any questions!
    7 points
  7. This bass is incredible! Has been my work horse for the last 3-4 years. There are few markings in the painting, really hard to show in pictures, but can record a video on request to show it. Fast neck, easy to play. No fret wear, low action. Hardware is perfect, no tarnish or rust. Comes with the original scratchplate (mint white) and Fender moulded hard case. Delivery available Features: Brand Fender Model American Professional Jazz Bass with Maple Fretboard Finish Olympic White Categories 4-String Year 2016 Made in United States Series Fender American Professional Fretboard Material Maple Model family Fender Jazz Bass Frets Medium jumbo Color Family White Right-handed Body shape J-style Number of Strings 4-String Offset Body Yes Pickup Configuration SS
    5 points
  8. It brings to mind a Tom Waits quote… A gentleman is someone who can play the accordion, but doesn’t.
    5 points
  9. The Shoop Shoop Song (Yeltsin His Kiss) - Merry Clayton/ Cher/ Betty Everett/ etc
    5 points
  10. I have a new temporary housemate. It's an original 1963 Bass VI. Well, almost original. It's missing the bridge and the neck pickup isn't working, and it has been missing strings for years now. Oh, and it has some moisture damage on the bottom of the body. I'm going to try to restore it. The steps I'm going to take: -Clean it, put some oil in the fretboard -Get a cheap bridge to get it strung up with a set of Fender 250B6 strings to see what the neck is going to do when I slowly build tension on the neck -Check why the neck pickup isn't working -If the neck isn't warped, get a good Staytrem bridge for it -See if I can find some new foam for the mute -Give it a decent setup and set of Labella strings Now I have a few questions so far: -Would a cheap Jaguar or Mustang bridge fit this gorgeous instrument, just for the time being to check the neck? I was looking at this bridge, which is made for a 7.25" radius neck but would it fit the body? Setup isn't important for now, just tension on the neck -How to properly build tension on the neck Alright, time for pics! A bit hazy because it's dark here at the moment.
    4 points
  11. At the London Bass Guitar Show a few years back I tried out a bass and, trusty pick in hand, played Warhead by The UK Subs. I was amazed to have a good few people watching me, couldn’t work out if they appreciated someone who wasn’t slapping or were horrified at such ruffian behaviour though.
    4 points
  12. They do have a shortcoming, he has to add more coins between songs.
    4 points
  13. Thanks for the expert comments I was wrong with the year I have many Vigier and age does not forgive. I update this fantastic Vigier Arpege is from the year 95 It is a great opportunity to buy don't let it escape
    4 points
  14. Bet they deliver a clean sound…..
    4 points
  15. Tsk! Should be stacked vertically! 😄
    4 points
  16. I bought this last month for £2199 from Bass Direct but I owe HMRC more than I happen to have, so it has to go. Mensinger Joker 5a, 30” Two Tone Sunburst - new and unused. Specifications; Body: chambered mahogany body, Flame maple top Neck: 3 pieces hard rock maple, 30” scale Fingerboard: Rosewood, 24 frets Nut width: 45mm Construction: set in Pickups: Delanos Electronics: Passive: maruszczyk Toneformer, three band eq, the treble control becomes a passive tone control in passive mode. Active/passive switch from master volume Finish: Satin, body/neck matte Hardware: Chrome, Mono Rails with 18mm string spacing, ETS knobs, incl. Gigbag and paperwork etc
    3 points
  17. now £420 This is an amazing budget bass. It is in great shape, few marks here and there (the worst one is close to the jack), but in RGC overall. No fret wear whatsoever, Labella flats with plenty of life. Action and intonation are spot on! I can record a demo video, no problem. Deliver available - extra £20 for a fender gig bag - extra £100 for a fender moulded hard case
    3 points
  18. Hi All …..Just taken this out of my 70s Jazz to return to its original state . So no longer required . Great bit of kit , I’ve used them in a few of my basses over the years with great results Screw terminals , so no soldering required £115.00 including U.K. shipping only Cheers John
    3 points
  19. We had a guy turn up who wanted to be Jimi Hendrix. He said he played in the original keys and the original arrangements, so I had a listen to the records and was ready for him on the next jam. He didn't play in any original keys and didn't play any discernible chord structure, but he did play the most awful, distorted nonsense on 11 for his 2 songs. The band leader now knows I prefer not to play with him any more.
    3 points
  20. My experience is that it's very varied, some times you will play well known songs like Brown Eyed Girl etc, other times you will play something you've never heard of before. If you are a visitor rather than a member of the house band, it is a lot easier as you can play what you know. When i've played in house bands there is a lot of improvisation and watching other musicians for changes. I have never done a Jazz jam night and most of what I have done has been "popular" songs which do tend to follow similar chord progressions and structures, a few differences here and there, so after a while you do get a feel for it! I did one night have a man talk to the band leader about playing a 12-bar blues, he kept asking if the band knew how to play blues in A minor and saying how he's tried to do jam nights before but none of the musicians have ever been able to keep up with him playing in A minor... band leader reassured him that we were all competent musicians and that we would be able to play blues in A minor as he requested... Drummer counts 1, 2, 3, 4... the house guitarist, keyboard player and myself all play A minor... the singer/guitarist who had requested that we play in A minor then proceeded to play a B major... turns out it wasn't any other bands fault that they couldn't play with him in A minor... he couldn't do it himself apparently! Needless to say after that seamless start, we all shifted up a tone and sharpened our thirds and it sounded a little better! There can be awkward moments but it is great to push yourself as a musician and move you out of your comfort zone in terms of different styles of music.
    3 points
  21. Walls Come Kremlin Down - The Jam
    3 points
  22. Here is the link to the user manual explaining the ROM system: http://www.vigierguitars.net/bmanuals/bv4m.htm#ELECTRONIC That said @itu as the neck is a 90/10 type (90% wood, 10% carbon), then it's more probably the one made on November the 15th of 1986. 😉 Superb looking model @KUSKU and my favourite transparent colour too, would be a perfect companion to my Leduc MP 628 SF...
    3 points
  23. Vigier has the pages where you can check the manufacturing date. Now there are 5 instruments made with serial 047. Two of them are Arpège: 047, Basse Arpège - Manche carbone et 90/10 - 15/11/1986 047, Basse Arpège - 5 cordes - 16/10/1995 The design, the hardware, and the logo drive my understanding towards this latter, 5 string bass. As 5 string Vigiers are really rare, I do not see any reason that this would affect the value of this beautiful instrument at all. Just an observation.
    3 points
  24. Hi Dave, I do not use an amp for acoustic gigs. I walk in with my Gibson ES-335 or my German made Hofner Club bass and an instrument stand and DI right into the PA. And not to rub it in, I don't drive to gigs anymore. The guys pick me up in the van. How are you doing Dave? Blue aka Daryl
    3 points
  25. This is what King Tubby turned into A New Normal In Dub on his latest album
    3 points
  26. Something different. Kazakhstani Domra from Yerzhan Zhamenkeyev vs Kyrgyzstani Komuz from Zakirbek Duishenbek Uulu and then they swap instruments. Both sport splendid headwear.
    3 points
  27. 2013 American Standard Precision in 3-Tone sunburst. All stock and in imaculate condition with original TSL case, strap(s), cloth and paperwork etc. I’ve only recently acquired this bass and It does sound and play great (the satin finished neck is lovely) but I think I’m after something with a slightly slimmer neck and rosewood board. Looking to sell or possibly trade for the following… Fender JMJ Mustang Rickenbacker 4003S Gibson Thunderbird - Reverse/Non Reverse Flea Jazz Bass Gibson Les Paul Jr 2019 onwards The bass is located on the Isle of Wight but I can meet in Southampton or Portsmouth for collection. I’m also happy to box it up if the buyer wants to arrange a courier. Thanks!
    2 points
  28. SOLD Here for sale my trust worthy Aguilar cab. This is the best cabinet I ever used. But atm all my gigs are in ear. So no reason to keep it. The previous owner removed the badge. Apart from that, everything is RGC. I do have a flight case for it, goes for free if you want. (rusty, but can do with a TLC). The cab is really easy to handle, due the casters and handles. I usually load it in my compact Nissan alone, no problems. Would consider trades for Fender Basses Deliver available Specs below from Aguilar website: Four 12" cast frame woofers, 56 oz. magnets Phenolic tweeter with integral phase plug Custom crossover with variable tweeter control One Neutrik Speakon and two 1/4" inputs Tilt-back and Side Handles, Rear Wheels 7 ply, void-free Philippine Mahogany Power Handling: 1200 watts RMS Frequency Response: 37 Hz - 16 kHz Sensitivity: 101 dB 1W 1M Impedance: 4 ohms Dimensions: 45"H x 23.25"W x 17"D Weight: 116 lbs
    2 points
  29. I can only tell you of my own experience, but many years ago I marched into a music shop fully expecting to buy a Sandberg TM. To me it was obvious that the TM with the coil splitter would cover everything that the TT did, and then some. I sat down and played through the range of Sandbergs they had in stock. The TT with both pickups blended at different levels had tones that the TM couldn't match. I bought the TT instead and 12 or so years later and I still have that bass.
    2 points
  30. Another isolated track where the actual bass sound is much more scratchy & gainy than would be expected. Seems all these pros that we love & revere knew a bit about less than clean bass sounds.
    2 points
  31. Jaco on intonation/fret markers/difference with double bass scale: 10.00 - 10.35. Alternating and raking: 26.32 - 27.42:
    2 points
  32. When this came out we didn't have a slow-down mode. No 16 2/3 rpm on my turntable. And it would have been an octave lower to boot. Just listened to this earlier. coolcoolcool
    2 points
  33. Dear @Hellzero, In the 80's Passion had a Schaller, and Arpège a special bridge. This beauty has Kahler that became available in the 90's. After the series II (or 5- and 6-string basses), CF was no more an option, and 90/10 was introduced. Bolt-on came after neck-through versions, although I do not recall the year. After 1995 anyway!
    2 points
  34. With E, G , B , C and D sounding so similar in a noisy room with musicians that I suspect suffer some hearing issues … we have a recipe for disaster at the best of times.
    2 points
  35. On a similar subject, a lot of people seem to assume that a professional bassist who plays a very simple part in all their songs has no talent. It may be that they have the ability to play something far more technical but the songs are better without it. I'm fairly sure someone like Jay from Bad Religion who has been playing simple root note parts for 42 years has learnt to play a few other things off the clock and is probably extremely competent.
    2 points
  36. I was once thanked by a band leader for not slapping. I smiled at the compliment, but didn't tell him I didn't slap because I couldn't! I wish I could showboat on bass. That would mean I had more technique that I could use to be a better player when not showboating.
    2 points
  37. They are part of his new band project - Frontloader🤭
    2 points
  38. Green Unions ~ Booker T & the MGs
    2 points
  39. Rationalised a touch following an atom upgrade to include the tuner capability. Bit lighter, fewer pedals and everything fits on a pt2 now...see how long this lasts I guess... I do like the h9...but I also really like the MERIS mercury 7...
    2 points
  40. Listened to this for the first time today. Have never got round to king crimson for some reason. Will need another few listens to get to grips with everything going on, but was a lot better than I expected
    2 points
  41. I’ve gigged mine with a very loud band, it’s an impressive little thing. There’s a thread on the Amplification forum about this and other amps and their in built EQ curves which gives a great insight into why this sounds great and seems very loud
    2 points
  42. 2 points
  43. Pat Benatar..... "Hit me with your best shot". Sounds like "Hit me with your pet shark". We play it in our theatre show and I may, or may not, have sung it like that on occasion
    2 points
  44. My current 3. 1975 Rickenbacker 4001, a 1969 Fender Precision and a 1980 Musicman Sabre.
    2 points
  45. 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.
    2 points
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