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I purchased a 1978 BB2000 last week. I'm still getting used to it (and to playing round wounds as I've been on tapes/flats on all my basses for years) - but it is rather nice. It sustains longer than any bass I've ever played, but also has more clarity than my (Indonesian, bolt-on) BB425. I've always fancied a neck-through Yamaha - and when I played this one it was hard to say no! I know such a post needs photos, so here goes... Phil13 points
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And...it's done! What's more, it sounds wonderful Here it is before it gets back into @ped's clutches tomorrow:11 points
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Been lurking around the internet trying to find one of these, my first non-budget bass purchase, after much googling and research I had decided a Sabre seemed to be a perfect match for all my wants (looks, the sound etc), I was particularly taken with the videos made by Lobster on the Sabre I wrote to Musicman and asked if they would be re-issuing the Sabre again and they replied saying "no immediate plan to reintroduce the EBMM Sabre" The bass, manufactured May 8th 2013 according to serial number, had been bought new by the owner and stored immediately and still had the shop tags, plastic wrap and stickers on when I picked it up for the first time, the strings had corrosion on them making it a bit unpleasant to play but were replaced by the seller with some nice zingy nickel ones. The seller is a professional musician and a big Stingray fan, he let me look at / try his Stingrays and tbh this has changed my pre-conceived ideas about Stingrays - was particularly taken with a blue 90's stingray he had, added to my bucket list for the future 😀 Its still early days for me and I am still getting used to the pre-amp and options, but I think its a keeper! J8 points
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Up for sale is my Yamaha BB P34. It’s definitely up there as one of the very best basses I’ve owned and it’s acknowledged by many as one of the finest passive instruments money can by. The condition is very good although there are a few minor playing related scuffs here and there but nothing that’s easy to photograph. There is a very tiny ding by the bridge which I have tried to capture but you need the right light to be able to see it. The bass plays superbly and sounds wonderful and has been fitted with new DR strings recently. It comes in a very sturdy hard case which has hardly been out of the house. I’m not looking for any trades as I am looking to purchase a different bass to satisfy my desire to try a multiscale instrument. £895 is a little more than half price but please feel free to send me any sensible and fair offers. If you are looking to buy a passive 4 string that isn’t the obvious brand then it’s hard to see how you can improve on the Yamaha. I am based in Wigan and would prefer any potential buyer to collect but I am also happy to meet up somewhere to facilitate a deal. If you have any questions please do let me know.6 points -
Cort A4 Plus FMMH - flame maple blue. As new condition no dings. Bartolini MK1 pickups Upgraded Bartolini HR-5.4AP/918 preamp And Hipshot control knobs professionally fitted by Ward Guitars5 points -
For sale, Warwick Rockbass Star Bass 4 String, cream with black go-faster stripes. 32" scale. Excellent conditon throughout. Comes with Warwick gig bag. Very slim, comfortable neck. Highly versatile tone from 2 MEC pickups. I bought this on here during the Covid crisis and I've been very pleased with it whenever I've had a chance to use it. This is a really nice bass but I now really need to thin down my collection to a few essential instruments. Local pickup preferred but can ship at buyers expense to UK only. For sale elsewhere but cheaper here. Here's some online blurb; The Warwick Star is an elegant-looking instrument with some tasteful vintage-style touches. Featuring a large semi-hollow body constructed from Laminated Maple; Star basses typically have a bright and airy tone, which is accentuated even more so by their set Maple necks. To add some essential warmth, Warwick Star basses feature Rosewood fingerboards; offering a smooth feel under the fingers. Unlike most of their counterparts in the Warwick range, Star basses have all-passive circuitry. This ensures an earthy, old-school sound that’ll sit well in any jazz or classic rock mix. Although they might look like humbuckers, these basses are actually fitted with pairs of single-coil pickups. Pumping out a lot of focused mid-range, you can easily tame the sound of these pickups via their independent volume and tone controls.5 points -
T-16s live.5 points
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Monthly Bandeoke slot last night. The woman who organises and runs it was ill so we relied on the regular punters knowing the score and the landlady running around encouraging other folk to get up. It wasn't a total disaster. I played through the souped up TC Electronic 2x8 bought from @Stealthof this parish. He'd basically put in more powerful speakers which turned the cab into a 4ohm mini monster. People who've heard me play through every rig imaginable in previous months, came up afterwards to tell me it was the best sound I'd ever had. I said I was concerned a 250 watt amp might not cut it in such a big room but was told you could feel the bass in your chest right to the back. So my small rig solution is sorted!5 points
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These Boots Were Made For Walking - Nancy Sinatra5 points
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Ampeg SVT-300 + 810 turned all the way up. You won't even hear the police helicopter launching missiles at your window.4 points
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Never before has there been such excitement and antici..............pation for a £199 bass guitar !!4 points
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Tom doesn't like people to gush about him and his brilliant teaching which makes it difficult to write an honest review of his lessons. Because the desire to gush is almost overwhelming. I came to Tom as a bass player with many years of experience across many genres and at many levels. In other words I had decades of bad habits and inadequate knowledge ingrained in me. You'd never have imagined what an uphill task he faced in attempting to undo all this, because his manner was always cheerful, open and friendly. He appeared to actually enjoy trying to educate this very old dog. I'm now entering my fifth block of lessons (six lessons per block) and the transformation in my understanding of my instrument, my style of play and my ability to read and write music is little short of miraculous. Tom understands what makes me tick as a person and communicates with such precision, humility and skill that he makes the learning fun and the progression seamless. Don't come to him for a quick fix or to learn shortcuts. The Kendrick Method is all about the steady drip feed of knowledge which builds inexorably to a lasting improvement in all aspects of playing the bass. I cannot recommend him highly enough.4 points
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I had a set of Fender flats on a PBass (think they were the 50s?) and thought they were quite high tension. I don't have any exact info on tension, but my finger tips on my right hand would hurt after a 3hr practice. I now use TI Jazz flats anytime I want flats and find them much easier on the fingers.4 points
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Drugs - Talking Heads4 points
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Duvet Know It's Christmas? - Band Aid4 points
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Made a few changes since the last time I posted. I've swapped out the TC flashback for the Solidgoldfx EM-iii delay, which has a high pass filter and a feedback function. I've also swapped the Tru-fi Super Fuzz for the Colordriver. The main addition is the Noble Preamp that arrived on Wednesday. It's a tight squeeze! And it has to go upside down! But it sounds amazing (as expected) and means I can go full in-ears if need be (when the short XLR I ordered shows up).3 points
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Admin- we need a ‘recoils in horror’ emoji please3 points
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Certainly not in my house.3 points
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Hi, and welcome to Basschat. 🙂 There's lots of ways to achieve a decent silent practice set up. Personally I use a cheap, old multi effect pedal (Line6 Pod). Runs on mains, bass and phone in, headphones out. Lots of effects and amp sims to play along with whatever you stream from your phone. It can be as cheap or expensive as you like.3 points
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Got one! Thanks for the reminder @admiralchew3 points
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We're on at The Late Lounge in Rhyl on 4th Feb with Eyelicker and Red or Dead... https://fb.me/e/23iGjTy7j3 points
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Yes Haven't you noticed the sawdust when you come in from work?3 points
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I already have far too many basses. Putting that statement there as a marker. Following with interest re actual weight and how the controls work. Y'know. Just out of interest.3 points
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I don't think there was 'one' bass, per se as it depends on the genre of music. For me, it would be Jazz Bass and Ampeg/Ashdown amps, due to the indie revival 2003-2008. Hundreds of bands displaying Skinny jeans, waistcoats, curly hair and a Jazz bass under the chin. SVT or ABM in tow! On the Oxford scene around this time, 9/10 bass players in bands playing heavy music, were using an Ibanez SR of some description, fwiw. Incidentally, to me, Warwick Streamers are totally the 90s bass - thanks to Stuart Zender primarily.3 points
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Nope. No bass stands out in that period....3 points
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The van with the cans3 points
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I nabbed that one 😀3 points
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Slade, Wizzard, Pogues, and Mariah Carey are all in the set this month. It helps having both male and female lead singers.3 points
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Gert lush! ... here's the two together3 points -
Amongst Fall fans a number of celebrity Mark E Smith lookalikes have been proposed (Including Richard Madely and Hurrican Higgins IIRC), but the American actor DJ Squalls comes closest for my money:3 points
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Strings aligned perfectly over the pole pieces...2 points
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Cort Modern4 Bass new condition with tags and Cort Gigbag Mega spec. Roasted Maple Neck Hipshot Bridge and Tuners Nordtsrand Big Single Pickups Markbass Preamp RRP £1050 Uk mainland postage or collection £30 See less2 points -
I've had a couple of orders from Thomann this year and they have arrived in around 4 or 5 days after placing the order, I never had any additional fuss or hoops to jump through, so finger crossed you'll have the bass early next week 👍2 points
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After a dearth of gigs, I have been offered a dep gig this evening, less than a week since my last scheduled gig. Before that, nothing for two months.2 points
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This seller's entire Items For Sale list looks like his plan to make a million overnight involved going to the local car boot with £40 and a wheelbarrow: https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/imola1994/m.html?item=3640670112542 points
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Not the Steve Severin one. We might have seen it before - It's mine 😂.......2 points
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Exposure - Peter Gabriel2 points
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Tempted but holding out for the T-47.2 points
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I can't do curly hair. I'm struggling to just do hair.2 points
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Also when playing bass along with Spotify etc I don’t want too much bass from the track otherwise everything gets quite ‘crowded’. The Beyers have a lovely open soundstage which sounds just like plying in a mix.2 points
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Vivian jones , lose yourself in the dub, nice bassline2 points
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What a surreal moment. 19 years ago I remember watching a DVD of Bela Fleck and the Flecktones where I first saw Victor Wooten play his version of Amazing Grace. He was my first bass hero and he played this unique shaped bass that I fell in love with. Never in my wildest dreams did I think of holding one, and now I finally got the chance to own this brilliant Fodera Monarch 4 Standard ❤️ What a marvelous piece of art and a beautiful sounding instrument.2 points
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I’m so intimidated by all your fantastic pedalboard arrangements that I don’t play live or really leave the house. The shelves came with a matching wardrobe which is fairly comfortable and warm2 points
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And here's some slap happy groove Slap Happy Chadu.mp42 points
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Somehow I managed to pass grade 5 DB (classical) with a merit! Not sure how I got away with that...2 points
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Am I the only one who reckons that they did not think it through when they named these?2 points
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