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Peavey T40 1979: the best passive four string bass around. After 45 years it is still hard to beat. A versatile tone monster! And it ain't that heavy... Aria Pro II SB1000 fretless from 1981: my wet dream back in the days. I didn't fancy the fretted ones, but the fretless!!! That is a whole other story... But this is a heavy s*cker. Like a front door...11 points
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ACG 0150 Custom J Type 5 string Bass Built 2015 Body: Top Wood - Prima Vera Body - 3 piece Black Limb Accent Veneer - Black Body Finish - Satin Lacquer Neck: Wood - 3 Pieces Maple with Carbon Rods Fingerboad - Mac Ebony 33" scale Head Plate - Birdseye Maple Neck Finish - Satin Lacquer Luminlay side dots Hardware: Pickups - ACG FB Humbuckers Hardware - Hipshot Type B Bridge 18mm Spacing Gotoh GB720 Tuners Dunlop Dual design strap locks Preamp - ACG Passive Plus The bass now has a P-Retro preamp with a 4 way rotary pickup selector + active / passive on the mini switch. Sounds amazing. Gigged but well taken care of. No discernible marks. Bass in East End, Glasgow. SOLD Happy to ship within UK at buyer’s expense.11 points -
Ok. So, this is a bit different! Bought recently to see if I liked headless. Which I do. So I’ve since bought an EHB, and this is now taking up space in the rack. Dunno if the work was done by someone on here, but it’s a cracking job! Apparently it lost its head unceremoniously. The thing plays great with a nice low action. All the electronics are standard (older model) SR500, with no issues or drama. It’s currently wearing a brand new set of light strings with a 100 E. The weight is around 8lbs, about 7.5 of which is the bridge! 😂 (hence I’ve added a second lower strap button on the bottom a la status - this works great.) There’s a custom fabricated shim plate in the neck joint to compensate for the larger bridge and it’s just a total blast to play. A real slap monster Strictly collection only from Cheltenham. - I really do have no time or facility to post I’m afraid. £170 collected ONO Im not that fussed about selling, it’s a fun thing to have around, it’s just not getting used at all. Please do study the pics carefully.7 points -
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*Further items will be posted later* Due to severe illness it's regretable that I have to part with my basses. This time, a 1972 Sunburst Fender Jazz Bass. This was valued at £4,000 with a resale value of £3,500 - £3,750 One issue with this... The bridge pick-up was re-wound to original spec on the original bobin via The Bass Gallery around 2001 and has behaved itself ever since. Bass comes with original case The bass is otherwise all original with no refinishing I don't have the health or the means to make any more pictures but feel free to come to my flat and inspect the instrument. Due to my health and the security risk to me there would be a second person present. To be clear I WILL NOT BE POSTING THIS OUT, THIS IS COLLECTION ONLY from LONDON N17 points -
A bit a strange one over this weekend, but after a gig at a venue I've played a number of times over the years (albeit with a different band to the one I'm in currently) I had a chap from the audience come up to say hi. He said something along the lines of "I've seen you play here before and I remember you usually gig a well-used black P Bass. I can't remember what band I've seen you with but I have always enjoyed your playing and remember the old P Bass!" It's true, my main gigging bass for years was my trusty black P but I unofficially retired it a couple of years ago as it holds a lot of sentimental value to me and I worry about taking it out gigging. Since then, it's been a carousel of various different basses but mostly my old Jazz. Still, it's nice to be associated with one particular instrument and even nicer that someone bothers to listen to my playing 😂7 points
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I'm really not sure about selling this as it's mint, but it's 3rd in queue now behind Gibson and Starfire, but bills, cost of living etc are pushing this idea - damn you capitalist pigdogs! I made this from 2 basses - one i bought from here and which gave the Mighty Mike Jazz neck (with F decal) which is absolutely a superb neck, 38mm nut width, satin feel neck, like the American pro, as are the tuners lightweight Fender tuners with Drop D. Fender Custom 62 pickups (growl and thump) and nice bridge and mint green guard. Then i bought a VM 2010 Squier for the gorgeous amber aged body, from this kept the capacitor and pots as they had a really good sweep of tones. It's light too about 8lbs - 8.3lbs (no scales - just feel) Super low action comes with new rounds - cost me £750 all in to make - so want to see no less than £500 or i'll keep it. Will list for a couple of weeks and if the gods tell me to keep it then so be it. Also can come with black guard £10 and nice padded gig bag £20 This is a very nice thing, comparable with some of the nicest P's i've had, you'll not find a factory one of this quality for this money i'm sure. Shipping to UK £20 or drop off North West UK for petrol or meet up7 points -
I’m selling this lovely little archtop bass as I tend to use my Guild Starfire for everything nowadays. I’ve not seen another and don’t really know a lot about it. It’s 30” scale, fully hollow, plays great and sounds lovely for acoustic stuff. Currently fitted with TI jazz flats, with an action at the 12th fret of 2.25mm on the bass side and 2mm on the treble. I preferred it without the pickguard but have put it back on for the pictures. Collection from Beccles, Suffolk preferred but I can double box it for a courier. £350.7 points -
I've got a festival gig tonight. Full PA but zero backline and playing early. Going to try and go straight from my MXR M80..... He who dares, etc.6 points
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I was just idly looking at Mustangs thinking about a backup for my Thunderstangbacker. One thing that puts me off is how the reissues have more body behind the bridge. Looks fine itself but it’ll annoy me that it’s different. But did you know the Fender Japan ‘Hybrid’ Mustang has the same dimensions as the original. Looks like they only come with P/J setup but that sounds great IME. Just in case anyone’s interested. Here’s a pic of one they do in natural.6 points
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Ahh, it's that side of the bed this morning. I've got out of that side before too. so many tags...5 points
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Not in Scotland - whisky.4 points
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It’s been a while since I posted, so this is a pretty big update to the board. Pedals listed in signal chain order for those that care… Input > Montreal Assembly PURPLL > Boss OC-5 Octave > Fuzzrocious Li’l Fella > Fuzzrocious M.O.T.H > Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler v2 > Fuzzrocious Croak > Red Panda Bitmap2 > Dr. Scientist Dusk (w/ Moog EP-3 Expression Pedal) > GFI System Synesthesia (w/ Triple Switch) > Hologram Electronics Microcosm > Source Audio Collider > Keeley Bassist Limiting Amplifier > TC Electronics Polytune Mini > Output Everything is cables with EBS gold flat patch cables, powered with a CIOKS DC7 + 8 Expander, and mounted to a PedalTrain Jr Max (a number of PT Pedal Boosters are mounted to the back row for accessibility). I also use another Moog EP-3 beside the board, which changes the pedal it’s controlling based on my mood: usually the Bitmap, Microcosm or PURPLL. I’m so in love with everything in this set up at the moment… that’s a great feeling4 points
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I just cancelled the order for mine. When I ordered in April, the website said “usually despatched in 24 hours” (and still does). After a week or so I was told end of May, then end of June - today I was told it would be September. I bailed out. I don’t see why anyone should have £360 of my money and expect me to wait nearly six months while they keep it in their bank. I might try again when the supply situation improves.4 points
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So if you know of Viv Wilcock's incredible range of Mullarkey shortscales, this will be a real treat! Essentially a longscale Mullarkey in terms of spec, this was made by Viv as a bit of an experiment and I believe it's the only one that's ever been made! Handmade by Viv in London, it's a gorgeous lightweight alder body with somic blue finish and matching headstock, maple neck with rosewood board and Hipshot hardware throughout. It also features custom Armstrong pickups (the same as in the Mullarkey but with soapbar covers) and a push/pull tone pot for the neck pickup, making it even more versatile! It plays really well, is exceptionally resonant and sounds great. Nice condition overall but some small marks on the back as pictured. A new Mullarkey is £3k from the bass gallery now so this is a steal! Happy to post.4 points -
I recently discovered these guys, and I love it. Some absolute crackers there. I'd love to be in a band playing this sort of stuff.3 points
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I don't think that is necessarily true. Some people take a bass week after week to a gig, throw it in the back of the car in a bag, play it, drop it, throw it around then put it back in the bag, lob it back in the car, get home, throw it in the corner. Its an object, they don't care. Some people take a bass week after a week to a gig, keep it in a case, take it out when they need it, play it, wipe it down afterwards, put it back in the case, take it home and store it. It has value to them and they want to look after it. I have picked up guitars that were a couple of years old that look like they were used to dig a patio, and ones that are over 20 years ago that looked like they came out of the factory yesterday. Its more to do with how they were looked after. The oldest guitars are only 70 years old, there are playable good condition musical instruments that are 4/500 years old.3 points
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Oh there we go! very nice stuff!3 points
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But you can't play a cash investment! Yes I agree, if you have the funds to 'park' in a vintage instrument, chances are that you won't love or perhaps gain £ when you come to sell. That can't be said for most new instruments, rightly or wrongly. So the real cost is much less for a vintage bass. You can afford to buy/sell your way through several in search of one that works best for you before you write them off entirely, because the good ones hung around.3 points
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Just realised, that's not Jon's neck, that was the old Lakland one that developed a backbow like something Robin Hood would have been familiar with...this is Jon's neck...3 points
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when I bought my '73 with rosewood board back in 1990, I already had a '62. I had some gear to trade and traded it and 50 quid. Little did I know that '73 would still be with me 33 years later. It was a better sounding and playing bass than my '62, so that got sold (550 quid, would you believe it) I haven't played a better P bass since. I have a bitsa that sounds awesome but doesnt play like my old one3 points
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Colourfast ～ Pendulum3 points
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I doubt any of our punters would notice what I'm playing even if I left my bass at home and played a kazoo instead.3 points
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Having a clear out, very sad to see this one go. Great condition all over minus one dink at the base which looks to have been repaired with resin by a previous owner. Plays amazingly, as rare as they come especially the custom model. Full working order. Will come with gear for music soft case. Any questions please ask. I shall post for 30 pounds, will be very well packaged.2 points -
'Crafted in Japan' Fender Jazz Bass JB62 Edit: withdrawn from sale.2 points -
I'm due to get married in 2024 so I'm starting the pedal purge now to pay for wedding costs. All pedals are in great condition. Tech 21 YYZ Shape-shifter - £195 £185 - the update to the YYZ to add the features from the limited edition MP40. Solid like all Tech 21 preamps and really nice Geddy Lee tones. Comes boxed and with a suggested settings guide for certain Moving Pictures tracks and to mimc a Ric. SOLD Origin Effects BASSRIG Super Vintage - £295 (pedal only, velcro on back as per photo) TRADED Origin Effects BASSRIG '64 Black Panel - £295 SOLD Please add £5 for UK delivery. Please keep an eye on my other sales and feel free to contact me with any questions.2 points -
New (Serviced) Amp Day(ish) I bought this wonderful slice of valvey goodness a couple of weeks ago, but it needed some TLC - a good clean, some reflowing, new output valves and rebiasing. That's all finished and it sounds...well, amazing, to be honest. I used to use an SVT -Pro preamp but that's now too old and badly-behaved to use. I've been after something to replace it for a while. After ruling out any flavour of SVT (too loud, too heavy), the recent reissue V4B seemed an option, but this 1997 version turned up for sale, and just seemed a better bet - cheaper than the new reissues too It does the Ampeg break-up, ludicrous amounts of bottom end and smells divine when it's all warmed up. I'm a very happy man.2 points
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Been back and forth on the Mod Dwarf for a while now, looking to experiment with some modulation and time based fx and it has the flexibility to do some really unique stuff. Only day 2, it's got a pretty staggering amount of stuff available which can make it a little daunting but already found some awesome in there. The amount of flexibility is insane, even coming from the Boss GT1000core which was already pretty flexible.2 points
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Don't think it is real, but miracles happen ! 😁2 points
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Been out dragging the local lochs for aqua-haggis this morning and hanging off lengths of chain attached to sea cliffs. Cuisine? I'm going home for a rest. 😁2 points
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GHS Pressurewounds and SIT Silencers.2 points
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Pick up the pieces - awb2 points
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Sun Arise - Rol... ah, this is awkward. 😬2 points
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I'll see what I have from the process, I think I took a few pics and John @Chienmortbb still has the cab somewhere. As he says it is an odd shape for a cab (almost a cube) and both shape and size were dictated by the need to match the dimensions of the Ashdown. I didn't break all the rules though, I'd had my eye on the driver for a potential 2x8 for a while and it is properly tuned and optimised.2 points
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A disgruntled Clive Button posted on Facebook today to stress that despite a currently popular video, he did NOT design the Bipolar Bear.2 points
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Being able to make a living out of music is just like any other artistic/creative job. You have to accept (especially in the early days) that in order to make sufficient income you are going to have to take on the (much) less interesting work as well as the things you would really like to do. I've learnt from my creative business (graphic for print) that you get the work by say yes to pretty much everything, and doing exactly what you employer/client wants. You can't afford to turn anything down or have your own opinion until you have got to the point where you have so much interesting and exciting work that you can politely turn the less riveting stuff down and be able to recommend someone else for those jobs. Remember that you may always need to pick these back up again the in the future if the "good" work starts to dry up.2 points
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Because it is assumed that everyone understands cars and therefore will get the analogy. Except if you are like me and don't care about cars and therefore have no idea what they are on about.2 points
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That looks lovely, and I suspect that ergonomics are fab. The backdrop too is rather wonderful - it took me back a long way2 points
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I have several customers that are professional musicians/singers/conductors/composers. The only reasonably wealthy one is a singer that does appear on the telly a bit but her husband is/was a doctor so hers is not their only income. When I say 'wealthy' I mean nice big house in Muswell Hill, North London. The pit players I know from orchestras in London all seem to have comfortable, though not spectacular lives, that includes a relatively well known conductor, married to a soprano that has a few CDs out. One of my customers is a multi instrumentalist that does a lot of work in big hotels in London, mainly on the piano, jazz standards, taking requests from American tourists. He gets his work via an agent and he gets by ok. All of them were brought up with music, taking exams as kids etc. Music was their career path from school. I love playing the bass, especially as my band has started gigging but I am under no illusions about it being anything more than a hobby.2 points
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There's an interesting YouTube video about how those are the work of the devil, and I think it was well argued.2 points
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There's this allusion that old basses (or moreover old Fender basses) are the monkey's b*ll*cks, but from personal experience I find them ponky tonally and in the case of the 70s ones, heavy too. It's no surprise a new instrument will play/sound better*. *Subjective.2 points
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Ah, had the Ric indeed, it was banging! Having said that I couldn’t justify all that money on gear, I’ve halved my gear value altogether which was much needed…! it did treat me great though, live and on studio…! Ander.2 points
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Quick and dirty phone vid to show that, despite my dodgy playing, it really does play just fine It’s fun and tiny IMG_8037.mov2 points
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I'm just associated with the horrible noise coming out of the bass speakers.2 points
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Got this one in last week, a nice fretless in see through blonde finish. Probably late 80s.2 points
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No idea what make of bass I've been (and will be) associated with 🙄🤣😂2 points
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