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  1. I had this conversation last night, and thought it was valid, to a point. I was talking instrument prices with a mate, and we got to talking about whether or not one really needs to spend thousands of pounds on an instrument, when it’s perfectly possible to find a really great instrument, for a few hundred. live…. nobody cares what you’re playing, where it was made or what it cost. At all. It’s purely about your playing experience when it comes down to it. After 40yrs (😞) now of playing, my favourite two basses cost a few peanuts and they’re absolutely perfect for me. I just think the price of EVERYTHING has gone mad, and almost none of it is worth half the ticket. In my opinion of course
    15 points
  2. We've been off for the past 4 weeks. That means we didn't have much booked for Jan & Feb. And we had a member with a serious medical issue. We start up again next weekend with a high end acoustic gig. Blue
    9 points
  3. We played our studio engineer / co-producer's birthday bash in the rock n roll capital of NE Wiltshire (drum roll.....) Mildenhall last night! What made the event extra special for me was my old drummer from two of my recent bands made the trek all the way over from Wales to surprise us. We also got to jam with Cozy Powell's old keyboard player - not particularly my bag but very talented player and a sweet guy. Should probably add that this was also an informal launch for our debut single "Missives from the Sisters" which I'll unapologetically post here despite having posted it earier in the Share Your Music forum. Partly to make up for the rubbish phone snap!
    8 points
  4. I had a few days where a couple of basses came up which I couldn't say "no" to. Both play really good...hard to say which I prefer, so for now I'll be keeping them both. Squier Dimension and G&L L2500
    7 points
  5. But there are so many more variables involved than simply "it's a piece of wood". Colour, form factor, electronics, brand (and that can of worms!), association (or otherwise) with noted players, even- shock horror - the actual sound. That's like saying "a car is just metal on four wheels" or "a house is just a load of bricks". And if that all works for you, perfect. But just as your particular needs for cars, housing etc might not work for anyone else, similarly their own instrument choices based on their own needs might be different to yours. Or, to put your statement another way - just because your own basses which are perfect for you cost peanuts, that doesn't mean it'll work for anyone else. If that were the case, we'd all be playing Precisions. Oh. What's that? We all are? 😉
    7 points
  6. OK.. So it's several lumps of wood, bits of metal, bits of wire, bits of plastic, carbon fibre, fanatical devotion to the pope...
    6 points
  7. For interest. The body is progressing well. Ian ( @Chopthebass) doing sterling work. Some teaser pics - And some colour testing. Blue/aquamarine kind of burst.
    6 points
  8. Don't give up yet, you never know what might come along. I play DB in a swing band and jam with two different groups of friends who play jazz and might end up gigging, another band I was in might be getting together again and I am in the band for a theatre show this summer. Just to keep my interest up and learn new things I started taking weekly lessons last October to learn to play better and use the bow, it is tough but a good challenge and I can see improvement in all my playing due to the lessons and the bow is starting to sound almost nice...well, sometimes. On top of that I just got called to play with a friend who is a mandolin player and has a bluegrass band so it looks like I'll be playing at a couple of festivals this summer. It should be interesting because I've only jammed a little, never played in an actual bluegrass band but I guess he thinks I can handle it. I'll be 77 in May and after 60 years of playing and gigging I have no plans to stop and have been lucky to have played guitar, EB, tenor banjo, DB and EUB in an incredible variety of bands. If something comes along, I would suggest that you go for it. Keep most of your gear, you never know when you might need/want it. I was about to sell my second double bass just when the bluegrass guy phoned and now I'm doing some work on it and will use it at outdoor festivals this summer and save my good bass for indoor gigs.😊 Edit: I should add that I live in a rural area in northern Ontario so I have to be prepared to drive an hour or more for jams, rehearsals or gigs and there aren't many venues to play at but I have decided that I want to play so I'll just live with the driving, even in winter.
    6 points
  9. Finished build 4/5 frog pedals fx1 alembic F2b thing - with a 1953 telefunken ECC82 inside I found in my garage and sounds nice - still some gremlins to work out as it’s decided to have a high pitched squeal sometimes … and 180v inside which is a bit scary
    6 points
  10. 5 points
  11. Not looking for trades, peeps. First up, apologies for the (lack of) image quality...naff phone/naff photographer. Purchased on a whim just over a year ago. The thing is, the poor blighter never really stood a chance, as my Bass Centre Bruce Thomas Profile is my go-to so, apart from VERY limited home use, it's barely seen the light of day. As you can tell, it still has on the see-through plasticky bits...! Anyway, here's the official blah, blah, blah.... BODY BODY MATERIAL: Alder BODY FINISH: Gloss Polyester BODY SHAPE: Precision Bass NECK NECK MATERIAL Maple NECK FINISH: Satin Urethane Finish on Back, Gloss Urethane Finish on Front NECK SHAPE: Modern "C" SCALE LENGTH: 34" (864 mm) FINGERBOARD MATERIAL: Maple FINGERBOARD RADIUS: 9.5" (241 mm) NUMBER OF FRETS: 20 FRET SIZE: Medium Jumbo NUT MATERIAL: Synthetic Bone NUT WIDTH: 1.625" (41.3 mm) POSITION INLAYS: Black Dots TRUSS ROD: Standard TRUSS ROD NUT: 3/16" Hex Adjustment ELECTRONICS MIDDLE PICKUP Player Series Alnico 5 Split Single-Coil Precision Bass CONTROLS: Master Volume, Master Tone SWITCHING: None CONFIGURATION: Split Single-Coil HARDWARE BRIDGE 4-Saddle Standard HARDWARE FINISH: Nickel/Chrome TUNING MACHINES: Standard Open-Gear PICKGUARD: 3-Ply Parchment CONTROL KNOBS: Knurled Flat-Top NECK PLATE: 4-Bolt "F" Stamped MISCELLANEOUS STRINGS Fender USA, NPS, (Gauges .045 - .105) Now, I wouldn't be particularly arsed about hanging onto it only pennies are being saved to put toward a 1st generation Yamaha V-Max (I've had one before but I didn't learn my lesson) plus it deserves to be played, innit...? Years ago I used to buy and sell on here quite a bit and would agree to courier-insured delivery but cardboard cartons are a thing of the past in the Scott S household so it'd have to be collected I'm afraid. It's currently sleeping in a cheapo dust-dodging gig bag that has only a suggestion of padding which would make courier "care" even more of a worry. £579 ono. Cheers. Oh, I've not got any scales but, rest assured, it's exactly the same weight as a Fender Ltd Edition Player Precision Electron Green...ahem...sorry.
    5 points
  12. Looks what's coming to Leicestershire next week 🙂
    5 points
  13. 5 points
  14. The song that got me hooked 30 odd years ago. Needs to be played with this beauty 😉
    4 points
  15. Here's an interesting idea as regards headless Tuner/Bridges... it's an Italian firm apparently, using the depth of the body for the adjustable tensioning movement, rather than straight pull rearwards... The Rick thing might be a bit slim profile for this but it'd be good on a chunkier body
    4 points
  16. OVERWATER PROGRESS III CUSTOM DELUXE 5 BASS GUITAR Immaculate condition, flawless quality and all original from 2004. Tentative sale. Specifications: Body: Mahogany Wings w/ AAA Flamed Koa Top Finish: Gloss Natural Neck: 5 Piece Maple & Bubinga Thru Neck w/ Matching Flamed Koa Headstock Veneer Nut: Overwater 45mm Fingerboard: Rosewood Frets: 24 Medium Scale: 36" Pickups: Overwater Soapbars w/ Overwater Preamp (Push/Push Volume & Boost, Pickup Pan, Bass, Mid & Treble) Hardware: Gold Gotoh Machineheads Incl. Overwater Custom Bridge (18mm Spacing) Weight: 10lbs Case: Non-Branded Hardshell Pictures: https://i.imgur.com/BIpx1Sl.jpg https://i.imgur.com/CGOm5nw.jpg https://i.imgur.com/iTi9IPj.jpg https://i.imgur.com/IsvhZPQ.jpg https://i.imgur.com/bXIZJ76.jpg https://i.imgur.com/UlPypoy.jpg https://i.imgur.com/rAyjUOZ.jpg £2000 cash on collection from Carlisle, Cumbria, or bank transfer plus £30 P&P for UK Mainland only. Feedback: https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/63055-schnozzalee/?fbclid=IwAR0XVA5OauF-zf0i5els4rTTnPk8EyjBvydnKS_ic0JqdyEaA6PffApS6Ss#comment-622436
    3 points
  17. Really pleased with this one. Nick and I did our first proper band / gig together in 1989. We revived things over lockdown. Very much a partnership, writing and producing together. One to be avoided if you hate drum machines, synths and fuzz bass!
    3 points
  18. ***Price dropped to £1250*** Selling my beautiful gloss black Stingray 5 from 2001, with matching black headstock, rosewood fingerboard and black pearloid scratchplate. Fantastic sound, records beautifully. Gorgeous smooth neck. There are a few small signs of wear as shown in the photos but nothing that is ever obvious when playing the bass and nothing, in my opinion, that detracts from the beauty of this instrument. The swirly pattern on the close-up image of the body is a reflection of the ceiling...! Weight: 5.3kg/11.8lbs Not a lightweight, that’s for certain but the bass balances perfectly and a wide strap can help distribute the weight somewhat. No case. Price includes delivery by courier. Alternatively, I am happy to drive to meet at a reasonable distance from Wallasey, Merseyside (CH45). Message me for payment details and to discuss delivery/collection of this lovely bass that you're currently thinking of buying and then deciding wholeheartedly to buy 😉 Thanks, Steve
    3 points
  19. Too many projects and this is one that probably won't get finished. Lovely and authentic looking and feeling wear by @d_g of this parish, original listing here Dan's pictures do it more justice than do mine but here's a few more..... I've also added a bridge, which is one of these and is very nice https://reverb.com/uk/item/15763833-retrovibe-fully-compensatable-bass-bridge-for-51-precision-string-thru-brass-saddle-19mm-spacing Other parts are..... - 51P Slab Alder Body finished in ocean turquoise metallic with heavy relic - Bareknuckle 51P pickup - Bareknuckle jazz bridge pickup - Reverse wound and reverse polarity to the neck pickup so that they hum cancel and sound like a jazz bass when both on - Gold anodised style pickguard (not actually anodised but looks the same) - Fully working P Bass Tone circuit with three way switch for neck/both/bridge pickup - Relic screws - String trough ferrules (very difficult to buy!) - Relic output jack cup Bridge was close to £60, body cost me £295 so how about £325?
    3 points
  20. Would totally get this if I could - instead I had to do with the tattoo version! Bump on me!
    3 points
  21. Proper validation. Right there.
    3 points
  22. It’s just a lump of wood isn’t it? Yes.
    3 points
  23. CTB does not mess around!
    3 points
  24. 3 points
  25. Doubt You’ll ever see another one of these in as new unused condition like this, let alone see another for sale. The ultra rare Germanium version of the Malekko B:Assmaster bass fuzz. Complete with box, Rubber feet, and novelty teeth still inside. Number 288 of only a few hundred made. See label inside. These pedals just do not come around anymore. A much more vintage and smoother version of the standard silicone copy. This is the Pedal Flea from Chilli Peppers famously loves and uses. message me with any interested or sensible offers
    3 points
  26. Just had a go at bass line on Good Times and i'll be doing that on Sat night while setting up. Very nice we bass line. Dave
    3 points
  27. For playability purposes I’d consider it definitely needs a refin. Personally I’d go for a vintage tint poly lacquer which would make it look fairly period correct. I had a maple neck MM refinned by Shuker a few years back with a stainless refret at very reasonable cost.
    3 points
  28. Finished build 2/5 Vong Filtrung for some reason made me think of filter coffee. Made it brown for @ped
    3 points
  29. Synth You've Been Gone ~ 🌈
    3 points
  30. I'd have the lot off, then Danish Oil Finish... I've used these... https://www.halfords.com/motoring/paints-and-body-repair/abrasives/halfords-contour-sanding-sponges-x3-496982 https://www.halfords.com/motoring/paints-and-body-repair/abrasives/halfords-contour-sanding-sponges-x2-496990
    3 points
  31. Usual rig for tonights rehearsal - Fender 60s Jazz Bass -> Pedalboard -> Mesa TT800 + 2 Aguilar SL112 cabs.
    3 points
  32. I think it's done. To make the Capo work as a di, I made a little patch cable with a low profile xlr, so to plug into the pa there's an xlr socket at the side of the board beside the output jack for the amp. It's very much an all purpose board, mainly for my wedding band, but also a blues rock original and an industrial band. It covers it all pretty well, having 2 eqs makes it easy to swap between bass guitar and upright without too much hassle....
    3 points
  33. I'm selling this wonderful Barefaced Super Twin gen 3 (the latest / current version, built before the cosmetic logo change) with the very posh official padded cover. It's a fantastic cab and it's total overkill for my ever decreasing live music needs so it's time to move it on. I'm the first owner and I got it in August 2020. (Yay lockdown). Since then it has lived a life of gentle use in a jazz big band. Gigs have been in school hall / theatre type venues for the most part, and when I took it to the only big outdoor gig we've had since lockdown it turned out there was a another band's di/amp etc that I was invited to use instead so the ST didn't even get used on that occasion. (They could have told me before hand, but that's a rant for another day). There's a couple of marks on it that I've tried to photograph but nothing that a tiny bit of black paint wouldn't solve. Full specs are here: https://barefacedaudio.com/collections/12xn-bass-cabs/products/super-twin But the greatest hits are: 1200W handling 4ohms Tilt back wheels Only 18kg! A new one would now set you back £1395 including the cover. I'm looking for £950 or near offer. EDIT: I've had a look at others that have sold recently and I've over-done it a bit so: £875.00 ish. PRICE DROP: £800 collected. That's £595 cheaper than a new one! PRICE DROP: £750. No offers / trades at that price. This is now £645 cheaper than a new one! Avoid waiting for several months and save some money! This is collection only from Northants - sort of halfway between J15A and J16 off the M1. Welcome to come and try it out. Kettle will be on. Bring your favourite bass if you like. trades: I’d consider a nice and light (absolute max 7.5lb but the lower the better) Sandberg California II VS4 or VT4. Active or passive, don’t mind. ta
    2 points
  34. Very rare to find 4 strings of these now. Good condition. Looks amazing. Contrary to what you may read, I dont find these heavy at all. Sounds nice and bright and looks amazing. Pick up only Leyland Lancashire
    2 points
  35. I bought this bass over 15 years ago and it has been tucked away for so long that I forgot all about it, the guy whom I bought it from never really played it and as such its in top class conditio bar a few minor dents pictured. The brass has tarnished over time but its an eighties classic MIJ, the woods used are beautiful The very top frets buzz a little and will need sorted but in the right hands it should not be a problem, I will include the very heavy case that came with it. Even the plastic protection on the back of the tuners is still on 18v active circuitry that can be switched to passive and a series/parallel switch
    2 points
  36. Unfortunately, it took people like Layne, Kurt and my mate Lee to persuade me to never touch any drugs again. All of them were very talented musicians.
    2 points
  37. Small-ish gig tonight with The Rozzers (Sting & Police Tribute) so just the GR Mini head with SL210.
    2 points
  38. @Rayman - I don't disagree with your point to a degree, but it's also similar to saying 'art is just canvas and a bit of paint'. If painted by me, then yes that's all it is! If painted by a master artist, then the value and the want to own is exponentially higher. I buy basses I like and enjoy owning and playing for me, not for anyone else. A Harley Benton will perform fine in most gigs and are very well made, but it's not an ACG/Conklin/Bee Bass, and never will be. A copy of a Picasso is fine, but it's not the same as owning an original. That's kinda how I see it... but as always, horses for courses!
    2 points
  39. Usually play the theme tune from "The Professionals" or " Ramble on" or a bit of " Rhythm stick"
    2 points
  40. Having fallen off the wagon completely I have since added an RSO to my herd.
    2 points
  41. I TOUCHED ROBS BOOT TOO!! Manchester Apollo. The cheap metal studs put a big scratch across my palm. I didn’t wash it for a week. 😆
    2 points
  42. Ohh I’d love to own this….. I’ve been a priest fan since school, and when Point of Entry came out (you do the math ….. s), before British Steel. Second band I ever saw, around ‘80/81, I saw Maiden first, on their first ever headlining tour, with the original lineup. Sigh…. I digress… I love Spectors, and I love Ians’ solid bass lines…. but this is way beyond my means right now. A fabulous thing.
    2 points
  43. When the finish starts lifting off like that it's normally because moisture has got in somewhere and the only effective way to fix it would be to strip off ALL the old lacquer and refinish. You can see from the "milky" appearance of some of the finish that is still in place that it is no longer properly bonded to the wood and any of the old finish that you leave in place is just going to be a starting point for new problems later on. If you take it someone who really knows what they are doing they may be able to save the area around the logo provided that the finish hasn't already started lifting elsewhere on the front of the headstock.
    2 points
  44. I first saw AiC supporting Megadeth back in the early 90s. They were immense, I could have left before Megadeth came on and still been really happy. Originally I thought it was an odd mix, but they really fitted in. I've been listening to a lot of AiC in recent weeks, plus the Mad Season album. That then led on to Brad, Green River, Temple of the Dog...
    2 points
  45. That bass tone on Jar of Flies is one of my favourites ever. And that full fat sound on the live footage is amazing too!
    2 points
  46. It sounds different again when passed through a low-pass filter.
    2 points
  47. The Sailors Hornpipe. I heard some guy throw it casually into a bass solo once and I said to myself, 'That guy doesn't take himself too seriously but it still sounds cool'.
    2 points
  48. Drilled and gouged out the slots (the only description really) a bit of a mess unfortunately, with hindsight I'd have just chopped out a square flat recessed platform (I could still re appraise & do this in fact) I've got one of those powerfile things which would be ok-ish for that option, tho too big for the individual slots. All this was not helped by the fact the wood is very cheap, and breaks out easily, the paint ditto, so makes a tidy job rather more difficult The neat individual slots is one for the proper craftsmen and router operators I think, still was worth a try. I'll try the bridge units in and see if they need deeper recess, and take a view then. I could make some kind of surround thing to neaten it up perhaps, hey ho..
    2 points
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