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Hello! I am selling Pavel Gibor Deluxe 6 string bass that I was using for last 6 years. It was bought in 2016 by me from my fellow bass guitarist in Lithuania. Specs: Poplar Body Flamed maple 4A top Bolt on neck from Maple and wenge with ebony fretboard Hipshot hardware 3 band barolini preamp and Reed James pickups String spacing 19mm, nut 51mm 4.3 kg weight Sorry for this photo, thats all i found from my archives, but I will upload more photos of the bass itself in few upcomming days:)6 points
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Up for sale is here is this 1976 Fender jazz bass. Ash body, Maple fretboard with blocks and binding...ultimate 70s! The bass is in good all original condition and comes with a (non-original) tweed Fender hard case. The bass plays very nicely having recently received a full setup. It also sounds excellent, with a biting aggressive tone just like a 70’s jazz should have! I have given the bass a full check over - I'm a fulltime luthier of over 15 years and any potential buyers can rest assured there are no issues with the bass. As mentioned all the hardware is original and all the dates read as they should for a 76. The only missing bits are the bridge and pickup covers. As for provenance - the bass was bought approximately 5 years ago from the The Bass Gallery in London I’ve done my best to picture pretty much all of the marks to the finish on the bass, which really isn’t too much considering it’s age. I’d say it’s in better condition than a lot of 70s Fenders which come up for sale. The frets are near perfect too and have a great deal of life left in them. Truss rod works as it should also, so no work required and ready to gig! Any questions feel free to ask and more pics are available on request. Cash and collection from Shropshire (near Shrewsbury) only please.6 points
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Epiphone Jack Casady bass in metalic gold, this is an early one from early 2000s. It's not seen much use so generally in great condition, just a couple of small dings on the top. Comes with the Epiphone fitted case and the "E" badge for the scratchplate is also there but not fitted. These are great looking and sounding basses with the low impedance pickup and matching transformer to give 3 distinct sounds. It's probably a long shot but I'd be open to a trade for an Ibanez SRF 700 / 705?6 points
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Short scale long horn thumper - with not so common silver burst that shimmers in the light - think this was 2004 edition Made in Korea featuring dual lipstick pickups, old style bridge, rosewood fingerboard and replacement GOTOH (I think) lightweight tuners (a better upgrade). Pearl pickguard which is often missing on these- comes with old style fender bag, and a strap that fits somehow through body? (not tried it - might be round the neck) weighs - 6lbs. 4oz Someone has tried to put a bridge on but filled it in - doesn't affect playability - Also i put new GHS flats on but the nut is metal and the e string is a little too thick - so i'll put in rounds that were on it when it was perfect then you can choose - i dont want to file the nut Selling as car has decided to die on me and looking expensive so just before Xmas Postage £25 or collection/near by meet up in Clitheroe/North West6 points
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Warning: If you get sent a link to listen to the new Ed Sheeran and Elton John Christmas song, don't open it. It's a link to listen to the new Ed Sheeran and Elton John Christmas song.6 points
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Just took receipt of this from Bass Bros. Growing up on late 80s / early 90s rock my first bass was a Squier HM bass, pointy headstock PJ pickups. I’ve got other “quality” basses: American Standard J and P, a selection of Thunderbirds, Spector, Rickenbackers and as much as I love them, this just feels and sounds right!! Great bass, love it.5 points
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so good people of BC I have owned my '73 P bass for just over 32 years now and I have never played another P bass with the same shape neck profile. The 70s jap reissue has a shallower profile. PB70 US My JMJ Mustang, however, has the same shape. I've not even measured it so cant be sure of nut width. But are the depths different for the different nut widths? gratuitous pictures of said '73 for your delectation4 points
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Courtesy of @thebrigof this parish, my new toy. Looking forward to trying it out and pissing off the neighbours later4 points
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I don't need another amp, I don't need another amp, I don't need another amp.... I must resist.... Hey Russ, recognise the TA503 that you sold me 10 years ago?4 points
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I don't believe any guitar dealer worth their salt would have this as their contact address: [email protected] 🤣4 points
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Reasons I prefer a Precision - They sound just ‘right’ in most group environments. They rarely get interference from the split coil pickup. The body shape means they are easy to put on a stand. Simplicity is a large part of their appeal - one vol / one tone control. Still one of the coolest basses ever. Reasons I have a Jazz - Slimmer neck gives an alternative / at times easier feel for some gigs. Two pickups allow for more variety of sounds if required. Reasons I use a Precision Lyte PJ for my main gigs - Weight, or rather the lack of it. Variety of sound - although with the blend control set flat the P pickup generally dominates the mix, it’s nice to add a bit of J pickup occasionally for some songs where a bit of ‘honk’ is needed.4 points
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Well, my BRG wonder is ready for delivery after a long, long wait. It'll be a long weekend... https://unicornbass.se/3 points
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You've only had the bass a few days, you haven't even had a full volume go with it and you're asking about replacing the pickups? Give them a chance to impress you before you decide they're somehow lacking! I've been where you are - it's an expensive business and leads to more sideways moves than actual upgrades. At least give it a few weeks and a fair go before even thinking about such things...3 points
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Staring at the Sea: The Singles will give you a good overview of the evolution of the band from young post punk type oddballs to miserable alternative bleakness and beyond to weirdo popstars... and that's just the earlier stuff. I love 'em in all variations.3 points
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I've just got back from rehearsal to find bass has arrived. Out of the box, tune up. It is a tad heavier, just over 8lbs, on my scales but still on the lighter side of OK. Has new roundwounds on, I prefer TI Flats - I'll change them tomorrow. But - WOW - that neck. 😍 Sounds amazing, too. I'll take some nice pics etc.3 points
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Well, I've just plugged mine in and compared it to the Trickfish Bullhead 1K... Personally, I prefer the Trickfish, but by a FAR far smaller margin than I was anticipating. I've had the privilege to own and use a sizable number of excellent amps over the years, (Mesa M-Pulsa, Mesa Strategy Eight:88, GR Bass Dual 1400, Markbass SD1200, Markbass Multiamp, Orange AD200B, Trace Elliott V4, among numerous others!) and I will quite honestly say that this pokey little £149 purchase is an astonishingly good bit of kit for the price! Everything in it has a use, nothing superfluous, the fan is quite quiet, the LEDs behind the push buttons and master volume are a great touch, the build quality easily rivals brands costing 5 or even 10 times the cost. I would bet VERY good money, that if you stack this little critter up in a blind sound test against 5 other amps costing 10 times as much and told someone that one amp was £149 and the other 5 were +£1500 that this one would not be identified as the cheapest of the lot! If you're on the fence about buying one... get off the fence! £149 is absurd for this. And this is coming from someone who's last three amps were a Mesa Strategy Eight:88, a GR Bass Dual 1400 and a Trickfish Bullhead 1K.3 points
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My best gig in a long and fairly average musical career was playing Rock City in Nottingham with my Bowie Tribute band. This was January 2022 for a charity gig so not paid, but to be honest I'd have paid them. It actually surpassed all our expectations because - there was a stage manager (in a very sharp suit) to receive all the bands at the stage door entrance - we had our own dressing room, complete with toilet and shower, with our band name on the door - there were roadies/stage hands to carry your guitar onto the stage (we were using their drums and backline) - there was a 32 channel monitor mixer at stage right - that's right, just for monitors (us pub players are just not used to such luxury) - the light show was awesome - there was a decent crowd in who loved it and we played as well as we ever have - the head stage hand said..."you guys were very good" afterwards - we were the only tribute band on the bill, we played right before these guys https://cosmicskull.org/ - Bowie played there, on that very stage in 1997 (goosebumps) The only downside was we only had 30 minutes Thanks @Bluewine for posting this thread, it's allowed me to relive a cherished memory. The sadness is that the band has now broken up so no chance of a repeat performance 😢3 points
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I decided to keep my Bass VI and had the headstock painted black to match the body. I also had a custom decal made, based on the 60s 'Fender VI' logo, but using the original Squier JV logo. It's not 100% right - 'Electric Bass Guitar' should be a touch longer and the Pat numbers below should be indented, but it's close enough. David Wilson did a cracking job on the headstock and the turnaround was only a week. The stand is angled so the light catching the headstock makes it look a different colour to the body, but they match! It's got a Staytrem bridge and trem arm, Gotoh tuners, and La Bella flats. I might upgrade the wiring at some point and maybe add a Fender trem, but neither are priorities just now.3 points
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There’s No Lights on the Christmas Tree Mother, They’re Burning Big Louie Tonight - SAHB3 points
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Only limited time for another quick play today. Once again, for me this bass just feels and sounds right. My only slightly negative comment is that, in common with many cheaper basses, the volume control is 'all or nothing' - full on at full rotation and zilch when backed-off a tenth or so. Thankfully the tone control is more evenly progressive. Re neck edge binding, there's a small radius to the edge but with the 12"-radiussed fretboard it feels fine to me. So here are some pic's of mine as opposed to HB/Thomann publicity shots:3 points
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Here we have a beautiful, and close to showroom condition, Mike Lull JT5 five string bass. Only reason for sale is arthritis in my left wrist which is forcing me to return to four string basses - even then it's hard work! 👎 This was handmade in USA and is passive. It is fitted with Mike Lull's take on the Thunderbird type pickups which give great tone, pots are vol vol tone. The scale is 35" and there are 24 frets. Body is swamp ash (beautiful three tone sunburst finish), the neck is one piece maple and graphite reinforced and has a lovely maple fingerboard. Bone at nut is 1. 7/8 inches. It is fitted with Hipshot tuners and bridge. Due to covid the bass has had little use so the finish is still really excellent. I don't have sound clips, but they exist on You Tube. The weight is stated to be 3.9k but it feels lighter to me and is very comfortable on the shoulders and easy to play. I can't add too much more - the pictures reveal all! I would prefer a face to face meet up and would travel a reasonable distance to deliver. Any questions please ask. You're welcome to come and try it in Bournemouth. I've jut added a few more pics to show the excellent condition of the bass. Neck socket and rear of neck in particular.3 points
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We first started playing this back in 2017 when we asked to perform a Christmas song on a local radio show and it was a toss-up between "A Wombling Merry Christmas" and this. It's been part of the set for all late-December In Isolation gigs ever since. We finally got around to recording our version earlier this year and although we weren't able to properly emulate Slade and record it in LA in August, it was done during one of the heatwaves earlier in the year. So, I give you our version of the Greg Lake/Prokofiev classic "I Believe In Father Christmas". We've decided to release the storming Matt Pop remix first with our more conventional version and accompanying video (which we shot earlier in the week) coming out a bit closer to Christmas itself.2 points
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I’ve just picked up this morning a super light Ashdown Studio 210 combo. I already have a lovely Ampeg B200r combo but it weighs about 70lbs/32kg and we just started rehearsing in a place that has stairs. No thanks. Saw this the next morning on eBay. Usually sell new for about £550 but managed to snag this s/h for £180!!!2 points
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This beautiful bass has been bought and sold a few times on here, and the asking price has varied considerably. As a result I am a bit unsure of its true value... For that reason, offers will be considered It's enormously versatile due to the two single-coil pickups and 3-band John East preamp. The asymmetrical neck profile with flat(ish) radius is an absolute joy to play. For detailed specs please see the attached link to a previous ad. It is the lightest fiver I've ever played at 3.7kg, which is just over 8lbs! 😲It balances perfectly too. Although I've been lucky so far with couriers (touch wood!), I'm not keen on posting this. If a prospective buyer would like it to be shipped, I'll happily package it up safely (neck on or off) and pass on the dimensions, but I would rather leave the whole arrangement of a courier to you. I don't have a hard case, but it will be in a padded gigbag with additional packing in a stout cardboard box. Best I can do. Otherwise, I could deliver it (within reason) for fuel costs. I am often across in South West Scotland, so anywhere along (or close to) the A69/A75 corridor is easily accessible for delivery. Proximity to Stranraer makes Northern Ireland pretty doable too... Collection would be preferred though Cash sale preferred, but I could be tempted by some trades. Only basses though (4 or 5 string) - I'm fine for amps, cabs, effects, etc. Always worth an ask! Condition is good to very good, but it is not pristine. It's been loved, but it's been used, so there are a few minor marks and dents, few of which would show up in photos. More photos available on request. I have plenty of positive BC feedback - https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/74959-feedback-for-conan/page/3/2 points
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Yes, these Facom 192.16CPE 160mm (ffx.co.uk) (they are now replaced by a newer model) Great cutters for hard wire, even low B etc.2 points
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Possibly start with “Head on the door”then.2 points
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I almost bought one last year. Sound and neck feel were excellent. But, I thought it was just as ugly in the flesh. That's not to crap on others choices - It's all personal, but I'd hazard a bet that's unquestionably the reason such a great bass never took off to the heights of it's stablemates.2 points
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This was corrected in the 70s! My 76 Mustang has very comfortable contours. I guess it's probably a cost cutting exercise. They can reduce machining time and make more bodies.2 points
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^ Any extra routing would be under the plate... so it would only take a new plate for the extra pickup and control... VVT or VBT. Nice idea! Or get a PJ and go the whole hog of a JPJ with a Strat 5 way switch!2 points
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No, it's one of the few that will stay, precisely because it can do so many different types of sound. I still want to keep a couple of dirt pedals, especially ones that I like on guitar, a compressor, octave... "just in case". The Aftershock is too good2 points
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Nice cat and bass too. That said the letter represents the nut width, not the profile: A = 1 1/2" (38,1 mm aka 38 mm) wide at the nut. B = 1 5/8" (41,275 mm aka 42 mm) wide at the nut. C = 1 3/4" (44,45 mm aka 44 mm) wide at the nut. D = 1 7/8" (47,625 mm aka 48 mm) wide at the nut. Most of the P-Basses have a B nut, when Jazz Basses have an A nut. That said, I found my long gone 1964 P-Bass with a D nut the most comfortable neck ever...2 points
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I like the body contours on that HB. Definitely an improvement on the original Mustang design.2 points
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I bet that they got the specs wrong and that the supposed tone knob is indeed really a pickup blend knob. Wouldn't be the first time Harley Benton and Thomann got the specs wrong in the spec list of their products.2 points
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I really must stay off Basschat... Shouldn't complain though, I very recently managed to snag two basses that have been on my list for a long time. Namely, a Highway One Fender Jazz and a Musicman SUB. Both USA built, both the bottom of their domestically built range. Their modest new price tags were reflected in their used values and I couldn't be more pleased. I'll put my 6 string basses to the side for a bit and enjoy a simpler life.2 points
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That's what I started with. That and YouTube can teach all the theory you need. After about 6 months I think I paid £100 for 3 lessons with someone local. He pointed out a couple of bad techniques I had picked up (bad muting, and plucking strings with inconsistent volume) so I think it was worthwhile before they became too ingrained. Then I found jamming and playing songs with real people very beneficial as bass tends to be a much more 'social' instrument (tying rhythm and harmony together) than instruments like guitar and piano which work okay practiced/played solo.2 points
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Just in case you weren’t following the build thread, here’s my Thunderstangbacker2 points