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And here she is, bought as a project/something to do over Christmas. Was located just 20 mins up the road so hard to resist!Totally stripped down, every screw and component cleaned, tuners dismantled and straightened and repaired, fretboard gunk cleaned, oiled and frets levelled, all chrome polished, body polished and some chips repaired, neck correctly realigned, new strings and full setup, plays and sounds great! A lot of bass for a small amount of cash.9 points
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In keeping with the "Mini Board" theme, I took a few off the big board to make a small one for my NYE gig 😁6 points
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Another of my CV's up for sale, This is the original MIC version with the Pine body (apparently many of the early Fenders had pine bodes too?!) this one is also very clean/near new condition (no knocks, dings or fret wear) and has a Seymour Duncan SCPB3 Quarter Pound single coil pickup upgrade. I have the original stock pickup which I will include in the sale. I'm just not using it at the moment and so it's up for grabs. No case with this, sorry. Very happy to demo the bass here in N21 - Winchmore Hill, North London. I'd much prefer collection in person, but I can also post at cost in the UK if needed as I do have a proper shipping box from another bass I purchased from Andertons in the summer. Been asked a few questions about the neck pocket which is a very nice fit - see new pics and the weight - just under 4Kg!6 points -
Tobias is sold!5 points -
Bit too much IPA in the blood to start tonight. but…lovely @Machines sent me a Mexican Standard Fender P pickup he had spare. so I’m going to give it a go. Done the approximate groundwork for tomorrow morning’s episode of “woodwork with a brew”.5 points
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No new invention, but again just a copy: Trace Elliot V-Type Preamp as a pedal5 points
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It’s about time I updated this. I now have two sets of non-identical twins plus a cousin for one set of twins… Zoot Funkmeisters: ACG Finns: ACG Skelf:5 points
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I also find it helps to go 'two twists forward, one twist back' to ensure that the threads in the screw are cutting clean threads in the wood. This is also a pretty essential technique with small wood screws, like those used on tuners, to avoid the nausea-inducing head shear (which usually happens on the last one you try to put in )5 points
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Maruszczyk Elwood L6a-24 Custom, Japanese Maple top with the incredible Trickfish Internal Pre Amp (IPA) installed. This is the best bang for buck bass I've had - I've owned lots of custom Foderas and a lot of other high end basses and I would confidently say that this bass is 90% Fodera for more or less 10% of the cost. I'm based in Bournemouth, Dorset. Any trial is welcome. Collection or shipping. I'm not looking for any trades. Specifications Weight: approx. 9lb 6oz/4.35kg Scale: 33" Body: northern hard ash with figured Japanese maple top Neck: hard rock maple with carbon rods Headstock: Japanese maple, matching top Fingerboard: ebony, 24 frets with zero fret Ramp: ebony, matching fingerboard Nut width: 54mm Construction: bolt on Pickups: Delano Electronics: Trickfish Internal Pre Amp (IPA) Finish: satin, neck matte Hardware: black String spacing: 17mm-18mm Gigbag4 points -
Just been added by the official account (But not Zeppelin, Obvs.). Starting here...4 points
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I used to be in an Elbow tribute band, called a r s e. Most people couldn't tell us apart.4 points
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Putting together a board for new year's eve. Running parallel effects out of the Ampero to two separate amps. Just because. The Ricochet is to drop the pitch a tone for one song.4 points
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Bought recently to scratch a 5 string itch i had then ended up continuing playing with my 4 string Cort A4! Lovely bass recently had setup with brand new Super Slinky Ernie Balls on it. Comes with Chase Hard case. I hope the former sellers dont mind me using their photos as they do far better justice than i could! Any queries fire away. Im bringing it to London for the next week as i work there and will be better able to offer a meet up / dispatch. Finished in solid black with BWB 3 ply pickguard (you can see the grain through the paint) Swamp ash body Bird's eye maple neck and fingerboard with carbon rods in a matte finish Luminlay side dots Headstock with simple M logo Hipshot B style bridge with 17mm spacing 34" scale and 45mm at the nut Hipshot HB6C 1/2" tuners Passive electrics with usual P bass volume and tone Domed chrome knobs Delano PC5 AL/M2 pickup Weighs 3.7kg, just over 8lbs Cheers for looking Craig4 points -
I was just getting pics of my 32” scales for that thread and decided I needed an updated family shot for my shorties. Left to right: ACG Mule fretless ACG TKO Classic Conway Instruments Taranis fretless 54 points
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Running a government isn't easy, but it doesent endear you to them when they've kissing the backside of big business who have been, (and are continuing) getting away with everything they can do to avoid paying tax, making massive profits and their rich tory pals have their hands in the till creaming off public money (ppe scandal). There's a lot of people in government and business who should be im jail IMHO. We need to seriously rethink how this country is run because its corrupt as fck, with theTories and Labour both mastubating over the horrific financial model that the USA has. Make a small amount of people super rich, and fck the plebs. Its almost like they want you to be poor. Thanks Brexit wenkerrrssss 🙃4 points
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You are correct, no rout here!4 points
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Finally dragged myself out of bed. First impressions of the HB MV-4M in Daphne blue: Build quality seems excellent. Tight neck pocket with no gaps. Lovely satin-feel dark maple neck with skunk stripe. Feels fairly flat front-to-back compared to my G&L Fallout. Headstock is a little smaller than my G&L and my Lakland HB30. Gotoh tuners feel surprisingly small in the hand. String hole in middle may possibly restrict string gauge choice. That said, I fitted 45-65-85-105 halfwounds without problems. Body finish is almost flawless - no odd colour patches or orange-peel finish anywhere. Daphne blue is pretty bright, and I think I would have preferred not to have a matching headstock. The overall look is a bit, errrm, "pretty". Not sure why a tug-bar is fitted as stock - does anybody actually need such a thing? For me, it doesn't get in the way, so I'll leave it where it is. No discernible neck-dive on a wide, rough-finish leather strap. Hands off, and bass stays still - just what I was after. Factory set-up didn't suit me or my favourite strings, but 30 mins of saddle-adjusting, intonation-setting, half-turn on truss-rod sorted that out. All adjustments working smoothly. Very clear that string choice is critical. 45-65-85-105 Status black nylons just didn't work well at all. Too floppy, with intonation issues, especially on E string. Same gauge Status halfwounds are much, much better - higher string tension, lower saddles, straighter neck, clearer/less muddy tone. Big difference here. Through my 50w practice combo, overall volume seems a little low compared to my other basses, but absolutely fine through 500W rehearsal rig. Lack of pickup selection was initially a bit perplexing, but I found I quickly got used to a mid-point position on tone knob, making small final adjustments on the amp. Once set, I just got on with playing. I only play finger-style. Tone sounds more towards J than P, but pushing the bass on the amp quickly thickened things up. This was at home - of course, it will be different again with a full band in a rehearsal room, so I'll wait and see. So, initial bedroom impressions are of a well-made, nicely tuned-out bass that I found easy to pick up and play after the ususal personal set-up adjustments. I'm not immediately feeling like I need to replace pickups, or add a pickup selector. Certainly a good back-up for my No.1 bass, the Lakland HB30. Very pleased with the purchase, after dithering about it for a week. Amazing value.4 points
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If they start sectioning vocalists there won't be too many bands left4 points
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Here you go...has a purple tint in some light4 points
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Very chuffed this week! I've wanted one of these for over a year. They allegedly only did 200 in this colour as a special run then discontinued them. So, when this came up I was very lucky. Took a chance and it arrived in unused immaculate condition, still with the plastic coverings on. The colour is stunning. Not obnoxious green, but not subtle! I have a fender player in sunburst so I knew what to expect, but the maple neck is lovely and bright and the whole bass is fantastically balanced and plays superb.3 points
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Hart 6 string bass made in greater Manchester,burl elm body(I think),not sure of the neck or fret board,thought I’d dip my toe into the 6 string world,but it’s not for me,I’ve got stubby fingers,so I’m looking to trade it for a 4 string either fender guitar or bass/G&L,I’ve put on a £400 price as a guide as I’m not sure what it’s worth,currently strung as EADGGC,any questions?,I’ll try my best3 points -
Hi gang Just part-way through Trevor Horn's new autobiog, and it's blummin' marvellous. He's a humble, likeable bloke, and his journey from the pit villages of County Durham to the global pinnacle of polished pop via dancehall bands and Yes is remarkable. There's a reasonable amount of bass content in there too. Well recommended.3 points
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I used to be in a Cure tribute band. We were called Prevention. Some say we were better......3 points
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Brexit has been a massive success - for those who planned and orchestrated it, they have made billions and don’t give a damn about ordinary people.3 points
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Get a second identical 1x12 and stack it vertically on top of the first. Problem solved.3 points
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It used to be delivered by European drivers employed by the chemical manufacturers but now they don't want to deliver and British haulage companies don't want to collect because getting through Dover is now incredibly slow.3 points
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I find the interesting thing how much of pedals seem based on hype and sometimes carefully chosen components … like one Klon clone gets raved about, the next one not so much and the £30 Chinese version rubbished… and electronically there’s not much between them. sometime price correlates to “better” components, other times not.3 points
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A handful of newly ordered (or required for gigs) bass transcriptions, swelling http://tomreadbass.co.uk to 1143 FREE accurate charts for bassists for the end of 2022. Including: If I Ever Lose This Heaven - Average White Band https://www.tomreadbass.co.uk/_files/ugd/238d8f_37059968bfb44280bd4d92dacd2626dd.pdf Treasure - Bruno Mars (the arrangement played on the MTV Awards) https://www.tomreadbass.co.uk/_files/ugd/238d8f_067cfc7674a54c339df728246251a3b7.pdf You Are The Healing - Scott Soper https://www.tomreadbass.co.uk/_files/ugd/238d8f_11f3b13597864d8098b1aa924bff7450.pdf No sign-up, no log-in, no cost, no limit - just find the charts you want and download/print at your leisure. A very Happy New Year 2023 to everyone - and if you need it for the 31st... Auld Lang Syne https://www.tomreadbass.co.uk/_files/ugd/238d8f_f44ac18c60c747dc9b89973a312b83c9.pdf3 points
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All of the above. Also tape some thick cardboard over the body with an opening so you can get to the the neck-plate. Minimises any potential damage through dropped or slipping screwdriver 😱3 points
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There’s always the sun. Stranglers3 points
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The Shinto rasp is a must have I believe. The one I have has a course and fine side and is great the main part of neck shaping. I also have a couple of rasp files like these https://www.rutlands.com/sp+more-carving-japanese-carving-files-japanese-half-round-wood-carving-file-110mm-medium-rutlands®+r1303 Cheers3 points
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Got into a discussion with a chum about this a few years ago, and picking positions/techniques in general. He just kept his thumb wedged on the bridge pickup and that was it. I tried to recall the various places and ways I pluck the strings and went home and came up with this montage… Tried the floating thumb thing but never got on with it so I’m somebody who rests the thumb on the pickup or E string. However, I also move position a lot for different tones. Also use the old fashioned thumb plucking technique for softer tones too. Plus a weird pseudo upright plucking thing over the neck sometimes (but I’m odd like that! 😉🤣).3 points
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Buy another and return this one for a refund in the new packaging. Effectively they'll be sending you a replacement that you'll pay a 100% deposit on, refundable once the defective bass is returned.3 points
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A very nice example of a Hohner B2V (Passive Electronics) 5 String Headless in Black. The bass is in great condition considering its age, just minor signs of use ... no major dinks/defects. Plays nicely, electronics in good working order. Two Volume Control and a Tone Control. Light weight (circa 3Kg) and compact. Scale: 34 inches Comes with appropriately sized generic padded gig bag. Available for inspection/audition/collection from Brighton, UK. Shipping can be arranged at cost. I LOVE this bass, the look, the feel, the weight, the sound ... but a 34 inch scale is just too spaced out for me in the money note region; I don’t find it a problem reaching that part of the fretboard, rather … my hand just doesn’t like fanning out the requisite spread to, say, play a major scale pattern (I play using the one finger per fret method) down there; I am experiencing this with all long and medium scale basses and so I’m needing to stick to short scale (or even sub short scale like the 23 inches on my bass ukulele) to play comfortably. S'manth x2 points -
Congrats and enjoy!2 points
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Badly. ..2 points
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Two amazing Cog Effects pedals presented for sale, both in used but excellent condition. One is increasingly hard to find these days, and the other is (I think) entirely unique, so don't sleep on these! T-16 Octaver: The T-16 already enjoys cult status amongst octave pedal enthusiasts and probably needs no introduction from me, but in a nutshell it delivers jaw-droppingly huge, phaaaaat, warm, subby-to-synthy OC2-ish analogue octave-down tones in an improbably teeny tiny enclosure. (Approx case dimensions in cm are 9.3 x 3.4 x 3.1). Full specs here: https://www.cogeffects.co.uk/t-16-octave.php More pix: Custom 'Tarkinfall' distortion/fuzz: This Cog Custom pedal is one that I commissioned Tom to make for me back in early 2016, and as far as I am aware it is a complete one-off; certainly, there is nothing else quite like it anywhere on the Cog website, or anywhere else. (Let me know if you know different!) Tom dubbed it the 'Tarkinfall' as it combines two of his stock pedals side-by-side into one enclosure - a Mini Knightfall 66 Bass Overdrive and a mk2 Tarkin Fuzz, with each 'side' of the pedal getting its own independent on-off footswitch. Needless to say, this box gives you an extremely wide range of distortion and fuzz sounds to play with and mix together, and when both sides of the pedal are switched on, they operate in series, Distortion -> Fuzz, thereby giving you even more creative and satisfying ways to destroy PA systems. As for aesthetics, the Star Wars Empire logo was Tom's design idea (he said nothing else would do for a pedal this evil!), and to counterbalance all this evilness I selected pink as the colour for the two LEDs. Yes, pink LEDs. Approx case dimensions in cm are 12 x 9.4 x 3.4, and it has top-mounted jacks for optimum pedalboard-friendliness. Full specs for each side of the pedal are here: https://www.cogeffects.co.uk/mini-66.php and here: https://www.cogeffects.co.uk/tarkin-fuzz.php More pix: General stuff: Condition As stated above, both pedals are in used but excellent condition. Both cases have a few small scuffs and scratches here and there, but there is nothing of note to report, and the paintwork on both pedals is entirely intact and undamaged as far as I can see. Footswitches, knobs and jacks are all rock solid - no issues whatsoever. These things really are built like tanks! Pricing Happy to sell either individually or together. Prices are firm, and are as follows: T16 = £150 + £5 postage Tarkinfall = £325 + £10 postage Both purchased together = £425 + £10 postage Happy to consider trades of equivalent value, but lowball offers will be ignored. Collection / Postage Happy for you to come and collect from my house (Birmingham B30) or meet locally. As for postage, I can only do addresses in England, Wales and Scotland at the moment - really sorry about that, EU friends, and thanks for absolutely nothing, Brexit! Add £5 to the sale price to cover postage for the T16; add £10 to cover postage for the Tarkinfall or for both pedals together. Thanks for looking!2 points -
Largely on the recommendations here I bought the book. I've always liked TH and what he did, particularly on OOALH. But the most surprising thing to me - which won't be a surprise to any of you - is that TH started life as a musician and not just any musician but a bass player. I genuinely had no idea. And he could read music too. In fact he started playing double bass in big bands, encouraged by his DB-playing dad. All of this was revelatory to me and means I take his production credits even more seriously. I've always known him to be a great producer but this background and upbringing explains how he was able to front Yes when he did which I had always found a bit odd. The other thing that strikes me is how long it took for his career to take off. He was born in 1949 - so was in his teens and twenties in the crucial (for rock) 68-72 period, roughly the same age as Robert Plant - yet it took him till he was in his 30s before he became big. That's some apprenticeship he served, all of which has deepened my respect for him. So although he's associated with the 80s he's really from a previous generation.2 points
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And that's Jerusalem over that hill there, I suppose..!2 points
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You To Me Are Everything - The Real Thing2 points
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4 Ever Delayed - Manic Street Preachers2 points
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As above , card scrapers are my go to for finishing fingerboards on uprights and fretless . Take your time and learn how to put an edge on them . Its not hard . Also hand planes are fine tools but again , learn how to put an edge on the iron properly . After plenty of practice and patience , I can level a fretless fingerboard so you can balance a ball bearing on it without it rolling off . Also a decent (not cheap ) japanese saw .2 points
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The big plus is that good hand tools can be gathered at very low cost. I have found a spokeshave and card scrapers to be my most effective tools. Recently I took my EUB to Tim Phillips (violin maker) with a view to him sorting the fingerboard scoop out. Encouraged by him I did the job myself with a card scraper. He showed me how to sharpen a card scraper with a file - a revelation. Flat, round and half round files are also useful. I sometimes use a rasp and/or shinto for rough shaping, although at my (lack of) skill level much care has to be taken to avoid going fractionally too deep with the rasp/ shinto - stop just before it looks right, avoid cut marks that are too deep. Tenon saw, chisels and mallet are useful for body cuts / forearm chamfers. Stanley planes, the ubiquitous no 4 is highly rated, I like my no3 which is a bit smaller and lighter. I have found https://paulsellers.com/ really inspirational and useful about hand tools e.g. lidl chisels are an absolute bargain, so are antique centres / boot sales. Wooden planes and spokeshaves can be bought for peanuts and when fettled they are an absolute joy to use. Sharpening on the other hand.... I was better at it when I built my first bass aged 14 than I am now possible shopping list - I am sure others will find things I have missed Square, sliding angle bevel square Card scrapers, flat and curved Spokeshave - Stanley 151 or 51? (s/h vintage) Chisels x 4 small to wide Lidl or boot sale - vintage Stanley/Record or get lucky and find Sorby /Old Sheffield steel Planes Stanley No4 or No3 (wood handle, older is better). Planes - desirable but not essential? small block plane Files - round (big and small), half round, flat-coarse, flat-fine and triangular - Draper, Bahco ? Tenon saw - vintage Spear and Jackson (be prepared to sharpen it) or a modern hardpoint (throwaway) e.g. Irwin Mallet - find one you like the weight and feel of, or apprentice task, make your own Rasp / shinto Sharpening stone (diamond plates are nice but £££) Stanley sharpening roller guide luxury: Veritas Cornering Tool Kit - I got bought a set of these by Mrs 3below, not essential but very nice. Ask around, many hand tools can be picked up free or at very low cost. Highly satisfying using them, no need for dust extraction and much lower risk of digit loss.2 points
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Not that I've done loads of bass building (or even finished the one I started!), but I like a Shinto rasp for taking off a lot of material pretty quickly. It is a tool I wish I had bought a lot earlier than I did! Great for roughing out a forearm or belly contour and neck profiling. https://amzn.eu/d/0KCrJIC2 points
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I thought I'd posted pics already 20221202_120109_001.mp42 points
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Just got an EBS wah/volume from markstuk and I've rejigged the board. It's changing a lot just now as I get used to the Line 6 HX stomp xl. I think it's getting there.2 points
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An end. The plaything of a Pathocracy. These are the fruits of capitalism.2 points
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Factory setups are a waste of time. The temperature and humidity of wherever it was made and setup is likely entirely different from where you are, meaning it will go all out of shape by the time it gets to you. I'm guessing it was out of tune, too? Learn how to do a setup. It's very, very easy. There are countless resources on youtube which show how easy it is. If you can change a lightbulb, you can set up a bass. The neck will usually need a gentle tweak twice a year, anyway. Save yourself time and money for the rest of your life and do it yourself.2 points
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