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Private festival yesterday - very well attended, I think it is private just so that they can save on the public insurance while still inviting everyone! There were two 'stages', ie flatbed trailers with haybales in front of them, like this: and it went on from about 3:30 until we stopped at ¼ to 12, but people were staying there in big premade tents and a couple of motorhomes / vans. There were two bands before us, a guy on a piano doing really impressive covers of large band songs, and a group of people doing general covers in a sort of hilbilly style. We were supposed to start at 8:30, but even though we were setup and ready by 7:30, the middle band just carried on until 8:25 which meant we had practically no time to get sound setup, other than line checks. Still when we went on it was good, although I was playing the bongo, and I couldn;t see the fretmarkers at all, so made some silly mistakes, and also while the sound was good at the front, the bass where i was was deafening, probably because of standing on the same bit of metal as all the cabs (but the guitarist couldn't hear the bass at all). Switched to the acrylic bass, as at least I could then see, sound not as good but overall the image was better. Went down a storm with people dancing all night, and really wanting us to not stop, and paid pretty well too.10 points
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An afternoon slot at the Wigan Diggers' Festival for Fine Lines. https://wigandiggersfestival.org/ It was rather warm, much like the rest of the UK, which isn't my favourite thing to play in. We played without a drummer, as the regular one was on holiday and the dep we had arranged needed to drop out. As we're an originals band, it's a bit harder to make last minute substitutions. However we've played with this line up before, so it's not something we went into blind. Stage monitoring was a bit challenging to start off with For the first song, the only things audible were the piano/organ and one of the singers. I had to watch the guitarist's strumming pattern (not an euphemism) in order to follow the beat. Still, it improved eventually and we managed to survive until the end. Under normal circumstances, I would have been wearing a more "on-brand" stage shirt, however the setup time was limited, so we pretty much ran straight through setup, line check and performance.9 points
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Hurtsfall played on Friday night at The Angel in Nottingham with Inward Strange and Cold In Berlin. Another really good one for us, not quite as bonkers as our last gig in Leeds, and we didn't play quite as well (we were probably the only people who noticed that) but there were plenty of people down the front dancing and cheering between songs. Only down side was that the foldback mix for our set was entirely different to the one we had sorted out during the soundcheck despite the fact that nothing had need to be unplugged in between and the venue has a programmable digital desk. It wasn't a big deal, but in this day and age the only reason I can think for this happening is user error on the part of the PA engineer. However lots of people came up afterwards and told us how much they had enjoyed the set, and we sold a decent amount of merch. I was expecting to be able to post some photos but nothing has shown up on social media yet. Next gig is on 16th September in Coalville at the Victoria Bikers Pub as part of the Gothic Gathering festival. We're on just before 6.00 in the evening.7 points
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Pretty decent, 50th birthday party in a social club, so went exactly as you'd expect it to. Had a slight issue with my slimmed down pedal board, I think a connection came loose at one point so I went silent. No drama, just by-passed the pedal board and went straight into the amp until there was a moment to re-jig. However what it did highlight is what an integral part of my sound the TC Spectracomp is. Without it, the sound was thinner and lacked some umph, turning on my EBS amp's built in compressor was no comparison either. Just set to 12:00 on the default tone-print brought out some very pleasing frequencies and filled out the sound. It's remarkable how good the Spectracomp is, particularly for a one-knob pedal at it's price point7 points
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Two Spector Euro 5 string basses for sale. Great condition. LT and a LX both 5 strings. £1700 each Open to trades or price negotiations Case in pic not included.6 points -
I'm back in This good a bass for £170 delivered feels like I'm stealing. Fit and finish is perfect. Skinny neck and plenty of EQ options.😍6 points
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For Sale/Trade this beautiful Aries Senes! Made by Arijan Sabic, a Croatian luthier who had his moment of glory at NAMM a few years ago but who stopped manufacturing. Body: Honduras mahogany Top : Padauk Neck: 9-piece wenge/padauk/maple Fingerboard : Plywood/Wenge Aries pickups 18V Aries 3 band preamp. Wood buttons Config : volume / balance / bass / medium / trebly Hipshot bridge and tuners Brass nut Price : 1800€5 points -
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A C90 that goes up to eleven?5 points
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Another thing from back then... My dad worked in Dunstable, just a couple of buildings away from the AGFA factory, so he could get mates rates on bulk packs of cassette tapes (remember them?) They did a version of a C90 tape with an extra 3 minutes on each side, so overlength albums would fit onto one side, meaning you didn't have to pick your least favourite tune to lose!5 points
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Unfortunately this looks as if it's going to Ebay on the next 80% fee deal,(it's already on Gumtree, but for Bass Chat I'll drop the price to £600+PP It's in a Ibanez case and I have a bass box and plenty of packing, so if you wanted to organize your own courier, that's fine by me Boxed and ready measurements (Bass in Ibanez case, in Ibanez box, in Bass box) 127cm x 55 x 12cm Weight 12.5kg Excellent condition Ibanez Premium SR1305 Five String Bass. It's never left our smoke free home, and has lived in it's Ibanez case for most of the time I've had it. I've tried my best, but a five string is not for me and I'd like some loot for my other ventures. I can't find a mark on this, apart from an very small indentation just behind the bridge, where I temporally had a GK3B on it (pic 5), and a very small mark on the body, but I think it's just part of the wood (pics 1 and 13). It plays well, sounds good, truss rod is fine. It does everything it should do. The details and pics are as follows : Neck type: Atlas-5 5pc Wenge/Bubinga neck w/KTS TITANIUM rods Body: Ash/Walnut top/Mahogany body Fretboard: Panga Panga fretboard w/Avalone Oval dot inlay Fret: Medium frets w/Premium fret edge treatment Bridge: Mono-rail V bridge Nut: Graph Tech BLACK TUSQ XL nut Neck pickup: Nordstrand "Big Single" 5 neck pickup Bridge pickup: Nordstrand "Big Single" 5 bridge pickup Active EQ: Ibanez Custom Electronics 3-band eq w/Eq bypass switch & 3-way Mid frequency switch Hardware color: Gold Ibanez Hard/Soft case and Ibanez Bass Tool included Any questions, or more pics, just ask I have good feedback on here, and ebay. If you're in the vicinity, you're welcome to pop in and demo it. Posting would need to be discussed, as I'm in Scotland. UK only sale, due to you what.4 points -
Decided I needed something new to inspire me to practice more. Ever get stuck in a rut and need something shiny to encourage you to get back to the bass shed? Well that was me and scratch definitely itched! My orange b25 was ace at outputting meagre fart impressions at low volume so decided to up it a bit. I’ve been keeping an eye out for a new amp on BC and FB for a while and this rumble combo turned up for sale a couple of miles down the road. I’m not gigging at the mo but wanted to get something that would work if the opportunity arose. I’ve had big rigs in the past and miss the weight (tone-wise) a decent size cab can deliver, even at low volumes. Fantastic enjoyable, easy purchase and nice chat from the seller led to me purchasing this 1x15 200 watt combo. Pretty much mint condition and barely used. It sounds great, is super light and works brilliantly at low volume. Initial preference is to run the gain really high, vintage switch in and eq mostly flat. No real tinkering to get a good sound. I get a lot more noticeable variation in tone now when changing pickups/ right hand position. It’s made practice fun again. I’m flicking through tuition books that I’ve ignored for years. For the first time ever my neighbour told me he could hear what I was playing and gave me a compliment. I think it was a polite way of telling me to turn down! Reminder to self to be reasonable with the volume. So far so good! If I actually get the chance to play out the house I’ll update this thread with thoughts.4 points
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Gator plush soft hard case for Bass. The weight of a gigbag and the protection of a hard case (sort of). Usual Gator quality, excellent condition. Two internal sections for your strap and tuner and stuff, decent size (but fairly shallow) external pocket for music and strings. Comes with shoulder strap and silica gel (which you should not eat*). Looking for £40, happy to post for £15 via Parcelforce 24hr. You are most welcome to collect from Bewdley, Worcestershire DY12 (near Kidderminster), I might even treat you to a brew (milk supplies permitting). I'd trade for a Hiscox (with cash your way) - I'm not really after anything else but feel free to ask, I do like toys. Any questions, please ask (except "Is the Bass included?" It is not). * If you really want to eat the silica gel, please do so after you have paid, ta.4 points -
Well I haven’t got a current one and have no desire for a new one, I far prefer basses.4 points
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Ive reached the point in my life where none of this GAS stuff interests me any more. Yeah, I like to look at all this stuff - but the desire to actually buy it - all but gone.4 points
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Just a thought, but it’s possible this might not be the thread for you.4 points
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I don't need anything.... But I want plenty 😉4 points
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Squier Paranormal Rascal bass, bought in July from PMT in Bristol, and in 'as new' condition. It was a bit of an impulse buy because I thought I wanted a cheaper bass for gigs where it might get damaged. But although it's a great bass (see LowEnd Lobster's review on YouTube) I just find myself reaching for my existing basses. Strap not included, no case. I'm in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, and prefer collection, but am happy to travel a reasonable distance to deliver/ meet up. Will be heading to the SW Bass Bash in October so that might be an opportunity to meet. Sorry but I won't post/ courier. I'm having a bit of a 'thinning the herd' exercise, so feel free to come and try more than one if you fancy! Not really looking for trades, but no harm asking! Short or medium scale only though. [Edited to remove reference to La Bella strings, as I now want to put these on another bass, so it will come with the original roundwounds, and to lower price accordingly.]3 points -
Nordstrand Acinonyx v.1 in Surf Green. In generally very good condition: there are some faint scratches on the pickguard, and two thin cracks in the lacquer around the neck pocket - I've tried to photograph them all. The cracks around the neck pocket were there when I bought it (I'm the 2nd owner) over 2 years ago, and they haven't changed since then. I love this bass - it's super light with a slim, fast neck, and an amazing vintage sound (currently strung with La Bella DTFs). I never thought I'd want to sell it but the band I played it in has split up, and it's not getting used, sadly. Strap not included (and I have now replaced the straplocks with the original buttons); no case. Comes with Nordy mute. I'm in Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, and prefer collection, but am happy to travel a reasonable distance to deliver/ meet up. Sorry but I won't post/ courier. Not really looking for trades, but no harm asking! Short or medium scale only though.3 points -
For sale , excellent condition Alusonic 4 string , deluxe model , alder body, carbon top, Graphitex board , aluminium scratch plate hipshot extender, 5 way coil selector switch, active/passive, 2 band eq, 8.6lbs, with case , 5 months old, excellent bass, but I'm interested in a full aluminium body Alusonic, collection preferred , Berkshire , but can arrange SOLD3 points -
Now Sold Beautiful bass with supermodel looks. Bought this from Mattbass a while back for a specific show. Is absolutely did the job and it’s now time to go to another home. This is fully set up, in immaculate condition (no dings, dents or scratches) with upgraded Hi Mass genuine Fender bridge, Fender knobs, custom mirror scratch plate and a new set of LaBella 45-105 stainless steel strings. The neck is true and straight, with a lovely low action. This plays and sounds amazingly well. I have priced this very realistically. Open to trades to the value of 280-300 and willing to pay extra. also can ship in the UK. Grab a beautiful bass while you can. This is definitely the best squier I have ever played. The Vintage Modified basses are spot on, and in my opinion, so much better than the current Classic Vibe range.3 points -
It was, thanks, although the surprise I wasn't expecting is that lit up basses actually attract flying biting insects outside!3 points
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This. Ive recently began studying cello. If there is anything to kill GAS permanently it's learning a classical instrument cause its all about study and practise practise practise....Sure you can get a better instrument but it'll be just has hard to get the notes right as the beginners instrument. I now see my bass playing in a completely different light as well....that its so darn easy in comparison.3 points
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I don’t get why folk seem to be having such a problem with batteries?3 points
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Lights flashing sounds like inadequate current. Have you calculated the current draw for the pedals and compared it with the outputs on the Caline? I still get it wrong sometimes, and use the wrong supply output for the wrong pedal and then it all goes wrong. I’ve got a bunch of high current pedals so as unsexy a purchase as it is, I bought a Cioks DC7 and now all is well.3 points
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I have more gear than I could possibly need or want but, yes, Gas strikes from out the sun when you least expect it. I decided a while ago that the word 'gas' was filled with negative connotations when it wasn't necessarily a negative state of mind. I tend to regard it as 'curiosity' now, rather than gas. So, rather than slavishly 'gassing' for something and then 'giving in' I now think positively 'I am curious about what that bit of gear is like so will buy and try'.3 points
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I’ve got everything I want really, but it doesn’t stop me looking 😁, got some gas at the moment for a 65 P3 points
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I just started gigging again after a few decades off. I am very happy with my basses, although one needs a new Jack, and I love my amp head, but will gradually upgrade my 4x12…probably keep the 15. No GAS, just a plan…:)3 points
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My pedals not in the correct order just waiting to put them on the board.3 points
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No GAS at the moment (!!). More than that I am feeling the need to do justice to my present gear. So more SIS (Skill Improvement Syndrome) here.3 points
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These, they last for ages.3 points
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No. I'm out of money. But the net effect is the same.3 points
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My latest 👍….. was looking at adding a Hipshot Xtender but can’t seem to find one.3 points
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Up for sale is my Sire V7 V2, bought from new by me. Served me well as a versatile gigging bass. Alder - Maple - Ebony Very good condition - one ding to speak of (pictured) Frets are great Currently wearing Dunlop nickel rounds 4.5kg on the bathroom scales, so no back-breaker but no lightweight either Collection from M27 or happy to ship if you arrange (no gig bag but can double box) Cheers! Tobie2 points -
Time to update the sofa shot... Changes since last time - Sire D5, Epiphone Korina Explorer, white pearl pickguard on the LB-100.2 points
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Aye, they're like an airborne buzzsaw, aren't they?!2 points
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Good job you weren't playing in Scotland as the Midges would have eaten you alive. Big teeth, tackety boots and all. Dave2 points
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Back to the yew bass. I built this one to prototype a few ideas. One of which is making a set neck. This is the current state of play. Pickup routs are done, as is the control cavity. I’ve got the tummy and forearm carves done. Neck is getting there too. Neck is a 3 piece London plane and sycamore. as you can see body is attached to neck and I’ve started the heel but a way to go there yet.2 points
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On both my Spector’s and on the ones I owned before, I only ever used Dunlop’s. I fitted my LX4 with them on Friday, with no issue about the screw size.2 points
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“The wind!” Cries Mary. 😝. - James Marshall somebody or other2 points
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Reminds me of this:2 points
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Canal boat song - Glas2 points
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Bummer! It's a series system fed by a parallel system - plenty fun to troubleshoot, but unless you get lucky picking at random then a stage-by-stage check is needed Since the Caline is common to all, a quick 1st check would be to remove that completely from the equation and thoroughly test it with a decent load, before then checking each pedal without the Caline. It might be a pain, but do you have the individual psu for each pedal? or someone to borrow a PSU from? When checking the pedals (one by one), try different/same patch cords - I'd leave the wireless link disconnected 'til last so wireless signal issues don't muddy the water (use instrument cable until all checked?) keep a note of what you checked - compile a 'good' list if you get more gigging opportunities, in the meantime, try and split the pedals into 'good' and 'unchecked' sections and confirm which section of the chain is behaving or otherwise A neat approach to homing in on something with many sections is the 'binary chop' - divide the problem into 2 'halves', one half should be ok, the other iffy. Then divide the iffy half into 2 sections and repeat. If you had 8 items to check, you should always be able to get to the dodgy one in 3 steps, rather than maybe taking as many as 8 steps, depending on where the issue is in the chain. 16 items will only take 4 test steps, etc (patch cables count as an item to test!) Just some ideas from an old geezer. Good luck, hope you get it sorted soon2 points
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A 50th birthday party at a venue that we’ve played previously. A slow start as folk were really just wanting to chat and catch up, all the dancing took place within our last 20 minutes or so. Not happy with the set up as the keyboard player and drummer took up all the rear space and I had to have my rig right next to me, up front. Needless to say, I could barely hear anything that close, just a bassy flub (it sounded good out front during soundcheck), which I don’t like and I have raised this as an issue going forward. Folk came up and said how good we were and deserved more audience participation, but I know that it was a sub par performance, again and that, if they thought that was good, my previous bands would have blown them away. I miss the technical and professional abilities of those guys.2 points
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How much are you playing that you need to worry about changing batteries? As mentioned already, carry a cheap battery tester and always unplug your bass when you’re not playing it. I also never leave the battery in the bass if that particular one is not being used for a while. This is part of the reason why I don’t wear my wireless pack on my strap so it forces me to unplug the bass when not being used. I’ve been caught out once with that when I did wear the pack on a strap and that’s not happening again.2 points
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Played with The 77s at The Bedford in Tonbridge wells last night. Boiling hot and we had to wait for the rugby to finish before we could play, which meant we didn’t start till 10.30. Turned out they only had a music licence until 12 and so we didn’t end up playing for very long. Shame as it was a great crowd and the pub was packed. It was our first gig in a month and I made a few mistakes but nothing to major. Great pub and the staff were really helpful and accommodating. my Boss WL20 wireless wasn’t working properly, which I think was due to the compact space and lots of people so I had to use a cable. all in all a good night.2 points
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Duracell PP3 batteries are fairly cheap and last at least 12 months in my active basses, so I simply replace them once a year and recycle the old ones responsibly. I wouldn’t want to require an external box to power my instrument.2 points
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All of what you're describing is possible - but it would be far better (not to mention cheaper) to get a new bass. The out of tune thing sounds like a setup issue, intonation, specifically - so why not stave off the GAS monster by learning how to set up your bass?2 points
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2016 Squier Vintage Modified 77 Jazz Bass - £280 Excellent condition. A couple of very minor marks but no dings or missing finish. No marks to back of neck. Some very fine scratch/swirl marks to lacquer which I can’t photograph. Weight 9.6lbs (my electronic bathroom scales were flipping between 9.4 and 9.6) No trades please, need space. Inspection/collection welcome in Orpington BR6 or can post in a very substantial case at buyer’s cost and risk. Can get it to my parents’ place in Meppershall, Beds if that’s any easier.2 points
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