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Three gigs for us this week, all over the place too! First was in Stamford on Thursday night. The Corn Exchange is a great theatre in the picturesque town centre. Largely run by volunteers, it’s always a good place for us and we sell it out too,( although only seats around 400 so it’s one of the smaller venues we regularly do.) Great crowd and atmosphere, and I got to meet up with an old school mate who I haven’t seen in over 40 years! Last night we were at The Leas Cliff Hall in Folkestone, an iconic venue with views over the channel. Had a dreadful journey there though, with the M20 partly closed due to trucks being held there due to channel ferry cancellations with the appalling weather conditions. Really blustery all the way, I was struggling to keep our bus in a straight line a lot of the time. Anyway, we arrived a bit late but got soundchecked quickly. Not an easy place sound wise, but for the first time we flew the top part of the PA and it worked great. First time we’ve sold the venue out with 830 people in. There’s room for dancing at the sides which is great, some people up almost straight away! Really appreciative crowd, all in all a cracking gig. Today we’re driving up to Stevenage, so just hope the weather lets up.18 points
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I got this Precision a few years back and when I recieved it the truss rod was seized with no movement at all so I took it to my Luthier friend Sinisa Tot who builds guitars bith electric and acoustic and is a first class builder He removed the fretboard completly and installed a new truss rod, fretbaord and frets and this turned out perfectly The body had been striped down to natural before i got it but I think it may have been black originally as some of the cavity is black I had the body refinished in antique white with some light relicing, back of the neck is in good shape Just to verify, the body and neck are from 71 as are the tuners, pickups,bridge,scratchplate and bridge cover The pots have been changed and the current ones date to 1979, knobs are original, scratchplate has shrunk a bit which is quite common with these older plate Bridge cover is original but the holes for the screws have been plugged hence the larger slotted screws. Tug bar is new, not too sure about all the screws I think the neck could do with a slight shim to bring the action a little lower but it was fine for me, the G string bridge screw is a bit stiff and difficult to move Nut width is 40mm Weight si 4.8 Kg's and is typical for this era I had the pickups out when it was taken apart to check the date and I can confirm that they are 71's , if needed I can take out again to verify but would prefer not to in case of damage Pictures were taken on my phone for the dates but having changed my phone since then cant find they but will keep looking I have a nice hard rectangular case from 1968 which I will include Had this been all original the price would be more than double so i think I have priced this accordingly New flats installed I need to source some proper screws for the pickups so apologies for the sticky out ones on it Any questions welcome and I will try and answer to the best of my ability13 points -
Bought from our very own Bass Monkey for £4500 eighteen months ago. All original with a sales receipt and original jack socket that has been changed. Comes with chrome covers. Case is well used. I'm really only playing 5 string bass now so I'm putting this out for a trade for any 5 string bass. All price points considered. Straight sale for £4000 on collection via bank transfer. This is the most amazing P bass I have ever played. Perfect for gigs or just put it under the bed for a future investment.11 points -
Headlined the German beer festival and fireworks event at Alexandra Palace with the Joel Coombes’ Elton John tribute on Friday. Almost certainly the biggest audience I’ve played to, and a really lovely party vibe there. View from the stage was magic watching a few thousand people dancing and singing along. What a tremendous night out. Much smaller gig tonight at Leicester’s Musician pub - a fundraiser in aid of a well respected local musician and soundman. Should be a good night too though.11 points
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Last night was playing with Nine Lives at the Black Dog in Bridge of Don, Aberdeen. Usually this has been a bit of a damp squib of a gig with very low attendances (like single figures) but things were a bit better last night, double figures (!) like maybe 20 at peak. Just as well there were a few folk there who were well into it, they count double - up dancing for most songs, a few "FK YEAH"s after some songs, it all helps! Playing with a borrowed head (thanks to a local fellow bass player I've known for many years for stepping in and bailing me out after my amp died at rehearsal on Wednesday) and a single Markbass NY121 cab, it was surprisingly punchy! Using the Wunkay in OMG mode all night probably helped also... More fun tonight at Wilsons, slap bang in the centre of Aberdeen. Usually a great night there, looking forward to it.10 points
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For sale/trade this beautiful Aquilina Shelby bass. - flamed maple top - mahogany body - maple/ash/maple neck - flamed maple fingerboard - Nordstrand dual-coil pickups with wood covers - John East Preamp: volume, balance, bass/treble, parametric mid, tone and switch - active passive - Bridge: Hipshot - Tuners: Gotoh - very nice blue finish with matching Headstock - The bass is in very good condition. - Comes with Gator soft case Only some marks on the pickup (see last photo). Price : 2500€9 points -
Belle Isle club just outside Leeds last night, my this is a big club. An enthusiastic audience and a good night for the Glam lads after a 3 week lay off. Sadly 2 weeks off now as next weeks venue in Huddersfield has gone to the wall, fortunately busy after that though until into the new year.6 points
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Happy to be here, back to being active again!. (Mamayo is the name of my record label and 1st album), I'm here to talk bass and share my music as well as help anyone out who might have questions I might be able to answer - and to find answers to my own questions from all the wisdom here (bass players are the wisest band members, it goes with the instrument ).5 points
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Feeler - Jazz trade? **May also consider a Sandberg Forty Eight, or a Dingwall D-Roc** **Okay - I'll ship - you win!! We share the cost, though** Everyone needs a warm P, so they tell me, so I bought a new one this year. Had it set up by Mansons in Exeter, and flats fitted. Bought a black scratchplate and black knobs, all good to go…..and find every time I pick it up, I reach for my Jazz after about 15 minutes. I just prefer the sound, feel, shape, neck, etc. So, here’s a tentative post. I like USA Jazz basses, especially in black/maple. I also like Jap Geddy Lee Jazz basses, also in black. If you have sonething of that ilk, but 4 stringers only please, PM me. Not averse to the odd left field suggestion either. I’m taking a £400 hit on this, and one day I will learn. Back to the Precision; it’s immaculate, no dings, could pass as new, case and candy still intact, and it’s c. 9lbs in weight. Sounds just like a P should. Over to you, peeps.5 points -
I'm a terrible bassist and person if truth be known, I mean, I've been playing for 37 years and all my basses started with frets and these days, they've either all fallen out or simply worn away 😂 On a good note mind, when I started out as a mere teenager, I really struggled to carry my Carlsbro or Trace Elliot speakers. These days, I can easily carry my Barefaced cab, in either hand and one handed so all this playing has made me so much stronger and fitter these days, I must be like Hercules 😂5 points
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Seriously now, it honestly makes zero difference what a shim is made of. I've shimmed basses a few times (before I knew how to set up a bass properly) and have used a playing card, breakfast cereal box, perspex, old credit card etc. There's this perceived thing about sustain. Let's address this first. How long do you let your notes ring out for? Ten seconds? 20? For the love of god, forget about sustain. I have no idea what music you play, but if you're doing anything where your tempo is less than say two beats a minute, you're not going to notice anything, if at all. Tone. Ack. Are you a solo bass player, treading the boards alone? Probably not. Any (perceived) change of tone from your choice of shim material will be net zero; you'll want to hear something and will convince yourself things are different, but they won't be. If you're in a band, any (perceived) nuances in tone will be lost completely. If you're playing live, seriously, nobody in the audience cares about your hardwood shim or whether you're apparently getting more whump/ponk/whatever.5 points
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NYXLs 55-110, 12.95 a set on Amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/DAddario-NYXL45105-Medium-Bottom-Nickel/dp/B01NAJH97M/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=1XBGIJ4NPJRXO&keywords=nyxl%2Bbass%2Bstrings&qid=1699095892&s=musical-instruments&sprefix=nyxl%2Bbass%2Cmi%2C73&sr=1-1-spons&sp_csd=d2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9hdGY&th=14 points
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Whilst this is a very accurate statement, when taken slightly out of context, it sounds very odd. Well done that man for having an even smuttier mind than me Rob4 points
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Highly regarded amp in good condition, a few surface marks but is fully functional and sounds awesome.3 points -
It can't have said 'to Paul' because Lennon would have known that Paul was dead, died in the 60s. He would have put 'to Billy'3 points
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Oh my just spotted that òh I feel so embarrassed bloody predictive text can't believe it put seafood green maybe I should invent it 😅3 points
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It's a 70's P bass fest today!3 points
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Got a Blue Angels gig tonight with the punk band Emergency Exit so that'll be interesting as always. At least its not pissing down and blowing a gale like the other times i've played there. The very small stage area is right next to front door and every time the door opened throughout the night i got an icy blast on my neck. It got so bad i put my hoodie on last time i was there. I was absolutely frozen down my left side. Its not like you can complain to them Dave3 points
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What’s the charge for membership?3 points
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Having played both types of basses l know which one ld have and it's not the overpriced American version.3 points -
I have a similar Encore (same headstock logo so probably same era) and I genuinely consider it one of my best basses. Admittedly I have spent a couple of hours fettling it but it was still very good to begin with. Being new to all this you presumably don't know about setting up a bass to your liking (forgive me if you do) but it can make an OK playing bass into a superb playing bass, and it's not difficult if you're reasonably hands on. If you're able to, or live close to someone that could help, I'd set the Encore up to your liking, put the kind of strings on you like and give it a good clean and polish, then spend the saved money on an Nux Mighty Plug and some headphones for practicing. There's a thread on here about the NUX Mighty Plug, and lots about setting up a bass but ask away here and you'll get plenty of help.3 points
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Leica Virgin - Madge3 points
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If you are 8 weeks in and enjoying playing the bass, then I would go for it especially for £50 including the Peavey amp. You obviously like it! A new bass doesn't always guarantee that it will be "better" than the Encore. Though I'm not a massive P bass fan, I bought a PJ Encore a few weeks ago for about the same cost. Very well built, sounds like a Precision bass, plays nicely. I just pick it up when I feel like a change from my usual bass. In fact it plays better than a few more high end P basses I have owned previously.3 points
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1971 precision3 points
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I'm unconvinced by string-through, let alone semi-through.3 points
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Park life. Bluuur3 points
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Jurassic Shift - Ozric Tentacles3 points
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I’d also check out @stevies LFSys cabs3 points
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I’ve tried the cheaper route and at low volume there’s not a lot of difference. As you increase the volume… different story. I’ve ended up with Barefaced cabs.3 points
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...nah... i think i'll leave it... i was in two minds about replying as it was...3 points
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Lots of options covered by itsmedunc, so take your pick.... I'll get my coat!2 points
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I built a CNC machine using a 3d printer. I enjoyed the 3d printing more than using the CNC machine. I did start writing my own software to drive it, as the CNC design software was a pain. I did give up though. I donated it and all the kit to the local school around a year ago.2 points
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A bit more progress. Have managed to work out how to drill the neck inserts in so I don't destroy the neck and accidently set off WWIII. One the side effects of that, is that I now have the right size for the neck heal module AND the bolt hole positions. So am running this test print off at 60% infill as this module needs to be as stiff as possible (cue @SpondonBassed and all Viz readers). This is not the complete component but I've cut it down just to check everything fits. To my mind the heel pocket is probably the most important bit of the guitar after the fredboard, though this is based purely on my guess @Andyjr1515 might well correct me here. Also have cut the backbone out of 15mm plywood. Despite my best efforts, whilst I managed to get a nice clean cut, one end of the ply is 86.6mm wide and the other is 88.3mm wide. So I can draw a straight line but I can't get a consistent width. I need someone with a table saw to make accurate cuts. In the interim, I'll use the plywoord as the load is along the length of the ply from the string tension, rather than the width. The plywood backbone would slot into a rebate on the back of each module and then I would anchor the plywood to each module with four screws per module. Not sure if this is a big problem or not. Will need to ponder it. You can see how it fits here, the neck pickup module went bang a few versions ago and I haven't fixed it This is without the backbone and this is with the plywood backbone. Rob2 points
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I believe "seafood green" is a shade of vomit.2 points
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@Geek99 @warwickhunt @Stub Mandrel @Bleat @Supernaut @Paolo85 @Maude @Reggaebass @Thump @Delberthot and others if I've missed you thanks so much for the help and knowledge really appreciate it right im going to bash the bass now for a bit 🤘😆😎2 points
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Def. keep the Encore. What I would consider doing in your situation, assuming you have any DIY skills whatsoever, is very carefully dismantle it. Keeping note of where everything went with lots of pictures or diagrams at every stage. Take your time. See how it all comes apart, which bits are connected to whic other bits. Gives you the opportunity to give it all a damned good clean. Put it back together. Precision basses are pretty straightforward and you'll learn tons doing it.2 points
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I've used this beauty every week in my church worship group and the sound guy says it's the best sounding bass he has ever heard. DI'ed straight to the desk with no alteration to the desk eq..... Simply stunning. I know it's a cliche but this really is the best sounding and playing P bass I have used in my 30 years of playing.2 points
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Enjoy it while it lasts. 😆2 points
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I bought a Wilkinson P pickup from northwest guitars, £20. Sounds great to my ears , well worth the small amount it costs. Whilst you're in there, slap some copper tape in the cavity to reduce any hiss/noise. A roll is about a fiver. Pocket friendly and great mods. Keep us updated with how things go with the bass, any problems you come across can most likely be solved by some of the incredibly knowledgeable people on here ✌️2 points
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I believe Mowf is referring to the fact that Enthwhistle had so many basses, that his ownership doesn’t make it rare2 points
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It's had the ends cut off, so it'll need repaitring. I called in Fender's lifetime warranty, and they wanted a pic of it with the ends cut off. They didn't ask for a reciept or anything, they just sent me a free replacement lead. Yay Fender customer support! Free to good home.2 points
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I get you. I was a Christian for a long time. When I played in worship bands, there were some good sessions. Unfortunately though, there were more haphazard, disorganised times than there were good times. In spite of this, I always remained a caring, professional musician & played to the best of my ability (which to me, means keeping in time & not messing things up). Now I’m an exvangelical/deconstructionist & see the bible very differently. However, I’m not going to say that you should too. It’s your life & I think as long as you’re not hurting anyone, etc, then a person should be who they want to.2 points
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An interesting bass coming up for auction at Gardiner Houlgate2 points
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Watching The Detectives - Elvis C.2 points
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1972 P .....2 points
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Scandalous. Surely for a few hundred quid more you could get an actual retro bass from that period which would only appreciate in value. Unsure if these would even hold their value in today's market.2 points
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My 3 sunburst p basses2 points
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