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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. For sale this beautiful Fodera Emperor 5 Red Fiesta🦋 comes with Hard case original and Papers👍🏽 Body : Alder Neck : Maple Fingerboard : Rosewood Indian Preamp : Mike Pope Pickups : Fodera Dual Coil Bridge : 19mm Price : 5000€
    6 points
  5. 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 West
    6 points
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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 delectation
    4 points
  9. Courtesy of @thebrigof this parish, my new toy. Looking forward to trying it out and pissing off the neighbours later
    4 points
  10. 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
  11. Grass In Pocket ~ Pretenders
    4 points
  12. I don't believe any guitar dealer worth their salt would have this as their contact address: [email protected] 🤣
    4 points
  13. 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
  14. Well, my BRG wonder is ready for delivery after a long, long wait. It'll be a long weekend... https://unicornbass.se/
    3 points
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. Nice pic and very cool vintage P reissue Is it Fender MIJ ? Blue
    3 points
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. There’s No Lights on the Christmas Tree Mother, They’re Burning Big Louie Tonight - SAHB
    3 points
  22. Wish I Could Be Like David Watts - The Jam
    3 points
  23. 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
  24. One of us! One of us!
    3 points
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. Hello everyone, The time has come to part with this superb bass. It is a Warwick Dolphin Pro I 5 strings from 2006: Neck Wood Ovangkol Neck Fingerboard Wenge Wood with Dolphin Mother of Pearl Inlays Frets Bronce Warwick Frets Nut Just a Nut II Neck construction NeckThrough Body 3 pcs. Ovangkol Wood Surface Green Metalic Highpolish Surface Pickups Active MEC TwinnJazz and Jazz Pickup Electronic Active ME 2 Band Electronic Hardware Black Hardware made for Warwick Made in Germany / 08258 Markneukirchen The instrument is in very good condition. There are a few superficial scratches on the back and 3 spots of clear varnish on the fingerboard side. Otherwise everything is original. It has been played very little over the last 5 years. The frets wear is very light. The bass is located in Toulouse, France. It will be sold in a Rockbass bag. 2500€ collected, or worldwide shipping at buyers expense. No Trades. Thank you
    2 points
  28. 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
  29. I've decided to sell this lovely bass as it really isn't getting played that much. Too many other things going on. I bought it earlier this year from Andy Baxter bass. I believe it was listed as a 1998 EX. It's not the original case but it does offer good protection in transit. My bathroom scales say its around the 9 lb mark. All I know is, it's the lightest Ray I've owned (I've had 3). It plays great, sounds as a Ray should....Fantastic, in other words. Its got the mute bridge as well. Happy to meet up to an hour from Kings Lynn if you'd rather not post. I will post it if that's your preference, but at your cost ;). This isn't a case queen, its been played and loved. So there are a few dinks in it. All adds to the mojo.
    2 points
  30. 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
  31. I'm going to go curve ball and say try their B sides. The B side of the earlier cassette singles collection, 'Standing On A Beach' (Staring At The Sea was the CD version without the B sides, or was it the other way round?) is fantastic, but hard to find now. Luckily you can buy a four disc CD compilation of B sides and rarities called Join The Dots, disc one is essentially the B side of Staring At The Sea with some extras thrown in. Confused? I am, 😄. In short Join The Dots, disc one, is most of their B sides up to around 85ish, and it's great. Throwing away songs on a B side that most bands could only dream of writing and releasing as a single. They quite often marry up sonically with the corresponding single. As Inbetween Days caught your ear here's the B side, The Exploding Boy, with some fantastic drumming from Boris Williams.
    2 points
  32. And the answer is.... it's just a normal tone control and both pickups are on all the time. I see a 3-way pickup selector switch in the future of this bass. In the meantime, no problem enjoying it for what it is.
    2 points
  33. Started with a P. Didn't really gel with it. Had a J. Even though it was nice, it lacked "clout". Had a Yamaha Attitude, but you need 2 amps or FX capable of parallel-processing both pickups' outputs. Bought a G&L SB-2 Tribute on here. It's great. Dial in a tone and leave it alone for the night. I like the down- sized body, too. Less cumbersome than the Fender items.
    2 points
  34. I knew there was a catch 😁
    2 points
  35. ^ 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
  36. 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 good
    2 points
  37. Yup that would my way forward. Superb Bass @scrumpymike congratulations.
    2 points
  38. Get Fücked Spud ~ Biffy Clyro
    2 points
  39. 2 points
  40. 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
  41. 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
  42. Very happy, sits perfectly on the BF one10 😊
    2 points
  43. Just in case you weren’t following the build thread, here’s my Thunderstangbacker
    2 points
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