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So in the mid 90’s my older brother used to put a VHS on called “Nirvana: Live Tonight Sold Out”. There was this Human shaped Spider guy on bass, about 19ft tall with 15ft long arms… He played these bloody handsome basses - and I obsessed about them, just staring at Adverts for used Gibson Basses. His sounds were really warm plummy and “boingy” - even with Fuzz/Overdrive sounds. Anyhow, the years came and went…I got into the dreaded Slapping and Tickling of basses, so the Gibson’s didn’t really seem to fit that ideal. Having recently joined an indie band, the time has come. With a huge helping hand from our very own @walshyand some selling and some inheritance… Here’s my new toy… 1970’s Gibson Ripper. And “that” sound is present. But also, shockingly…some funkier and Jazzier sounds are to be had. Going to experiment with the original 70’s bridge too. Its a decent weight - a shade over 9lbs. And while it’s evidently “old” - it’s by no means battered. It’s in lovely condition. I’m pretty smitten to be fair. ”never meet your heroes” - The old adage says… I say meet them! Natural next 😆30 points
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Many moons ago (I had hair and a much smaller belly) I played a gig in a pub in Nottingham which, before we started, began to fill up with Sheffield Utd fans after their match at Notts County. All was well-ish, until one or two of the braver/more whizzed fans started trying to get up on stage and use the mics. Pete, our roadie, took obvious exception to such loutish behaviour and threw the perpetrators back into the crowd. Things got very very tense very quickly as said bunch of fans tried to decide whether they could take on Pete the roadie and the rest of the band and give us a whipping. We were backed into a large bay window so no handy exit stage left (or right, or anywhere) was available and I was just considering taking off my bass and wielding it like Thor's hammer when, rather like the dorsal fin of a shark on a calm sea, two pointed blue helmets with nice shiny silver badges appeared at the back of the room. The landlord, bless him, had anticipated that these footie fellows might cause a ruck(lol) so had sent out his lad to fetch plod from the beat (yes, it was a loooong time ago). Sighs of relief all round, a quick trip to the loo to change soiled underwear and we played the gig to rapturous applause.9 points
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GORGEOUS shell pink p bass originally from walshy. Alder body, slab design with a very light relic (I believe by Dave Wilson). This was my first proper p and it’s wonderful. I did make some changes: Original neck swapped for a Nate Mendel. It’s worn but in a good way and suits the bass much better imo. tort plate one of the badass saddles developed a problem so I replaced with hipshot kickass saddles. Gives the advantage of adjustment to the spacing as well Weight is a tad over 9lbs. Pickup a fender 62. Cts pots. Shipping is an option….8 points -
Pretty confident these basses need little introduction. I bought this beauty before the Thomann deals that witnessed a Basschat frenzy in buying these up...i think simply because they're very excellent basses....in my view probably the best basses Squier have released to date! I paid a bit more than the Thomann prices from Peach guitars early in July this year, quite a bit more in fact as i had the bass plekked also, making this bass very much perfect. Selling as i have another P incoming with a preferred Jazz width neck and its a bit of a Xmas present upgrade from the Mrs This bass is in excellent condition and looks stunning - couldn't find a mark on it, plays amazingly smooth, sounds fantastic (Tone is very effective across the spectrum), and weights only 8.1lbs making it easy on the back. I am sure the buyer will be very contented. £250 + postage , happy to courier at cost around £20 ish, £40 ish if wanting insure (wifey is legendary at her packing!).8 points -
Need this gone folks so im taking roughly 10% off the asking price, I can also accept a holding deposit to allow the new buyer some time to pay, Now only £5950, has to be a bargain for this lovely vintage P bass I had no intention of ever selling this for a good few years at least but due to a big domestic change in my life I have no choice as I need to raise the much needed funds.... So I acquired this from the owner who had bought it in 1968 and used it up until 2000 or so and in 2014 decided to get it re-fretted and finished in its original colour of Fiesta Red I have the invoice from Ray Cooper Guitars in Herts outlining the work he carried out Body striped and refinished Neck striped and refinished and refretted, new logo Changed out the pots and new pickguard fitted and pickguard screws changed The original scratchplate is there with the metal plate that was under it but he had his name ( Brian ) properly etched below the thumbrest I had bought a 60's Plate that I got from walshy and used that instead The new pots have now been replaced with a set of 1966 ones with the proper tone cap, not cheap.. The tuners have now got a set of 1962 Klusons fitted as the previous owner didnt like the reverse ones and installed the later models It has been refinished to a very high standard and the neck is just sublime with a lovely flame at the back, weight is 3.55 Kg's One of the leads came off the back of the pickup when dismanteled but has now been resoldered on The previous owner did not play it at all since it was refinished so that is why he decided to sell and enjoy his retirement This work cost £1080 in total, invoice will be in the case The Fender case is from 1968 and is in a s new condition with the locking key , it was kept in a bag under the bed and never used Just a few pics now but I will upload a lot more tomorrow I have priced this due to the refinish and the non original pots but I know that the new owner will not be dissapointed, it really is a cracking bass Serious offers will be considered, case can be removed from the sale to help reduce the price if that helps. Any questions guys please fire away7 points -
People who talk $hit tend to do it in vast quantities...7 points
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SO ANYWAY I've ordered one. Christmas present to myself. Totally don't need another bass. Just been explaining to my 13-year-old nephew, who has just started playing electric guitar last year and is already up to 3 and is fluently debating the pros and cons of EMG vs Dimarzio pickups, that more gear isn't the answer, more practice is, and tone is in the fingers, and all that, and here I am, setting a bad example.7 points
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In a lairy environment I put the Stomp near/under the kit meccano, not out in the open - I don't have to, erm, stomp on it much during songs (only a couple), so access doesn't have to be all that free all the time. Talking of lairy environments, last Satdy's gig was in a new (to us) venue Burnley way; big pub, been successfully re-launched by a newish landlord - it was rammed when we got there, because the football was on (tho what interest Arsenal and Villa have up that way was debatable), luckily it wasn't a late kick-off, so by the time we were setting up most of the footy types had buggered off and, like last week, been replaced with a more regular pub-going crowd. It all went well, we have several dates for next year, including NYE at a grand for a trio gig, but the landlord was extraordinary: he was all over the place, the life and soul (it's no surprise the place is doing well, he really put a shift in), and he even mucked in carrying the PA and gear out to the cars - I can't recall that ever happening in all the pub gigs I've done... Best part tho, was when he was apologising for the quietness of the place (as I said, I thought it was busy) and then followed up with: 'You should have been here last night, it were proper bouncing...mind you, there was a bit of trouble...see this?' - he pointed to a long mark just above his eyebrows - 'Two proper vicious lesbians kicked off...got a pool cue broken across me head...' I burst out laughing, and he looked a little hurt, so I had to backtrack quickly... So, in conclusion, if you're gigging in Padiham, keep an eye out for those proper vicious lesbians...7 points
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An unusual gig for me on Saturday night. The Sufjan Stevens Songs For Christmas concert at Lancaster Priory. Around 45 people in the orchestra, electric band and choir combined. Only 5 rehearsals which included one the night before and one the morning of the concert. It was sold out, packed with people. Lots of the other musicians had done it before, but it was my first time. Incredible experience, really moving and emotional at times. I used the Elf and the BF One10 which was also DI’d into the PA. I do hope I’m asked to do it again when it comes back to Lancaster. A pic during setup.7 points
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Really happy with this little 110 Epifnai / little bastard combo 😁6 points
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50,000 bass players? That's too many. No wonder I can't get a frigging gig!!!!5 points
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If it weren’t so politically incorrect The Proper Vicious Lesbians would be a great band name.5 points
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I was allowing for 615 overseas members.5 points
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It worked! Soon the site will be mine! All mine! 🤪5 points
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Not a gig... but we had a rehearsal last night to try out a new singer for new band Benricks Rock. Went really well... most significantly we got through loads of songs and all enjoyed it. Sadly won't rehearse again until new year but first gig lined up for 2 March.5 points
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I wouldn't want that in my search history...4 points
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Admins - May be time for a clean up? e.g. Delete/Remove anyone who hasn't visited in the the last 2 years?4 points
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If you venture regularly into the for sale threads you find an entirely different set of users who rarely post on the rest of the site.4 points
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Yes, yes it was definitely something you said.4 points
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I went for the blue. It looks to be a fairly nice shade of LPB, but it's notoriously difficult to tell from a photo.4 points
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I had a bleak time after I left a signed band when I was 28. I couldn't understand why bands wanted a more simple feel. I really was actually quite angry and disappointed about it. Then after a bit of a venty post, Chris B said "maybe you're not going for the right bands?" Something immediately clicked and I realised that was the case. Since then, I've been very picky about the projects and people I work with. I'm very lucky to be in 2 originals bands with people who are not only great players, but also lovely people. I guess being in the sticks is much more difficult. I'd probably be doing some form of online collaboration if that was an issue. Certainly, where I'm from in Scotland I'd be stuffed as I'd have to drive everywhere and I've never owned a car. I think as many have said, be very sure of what you want and eventually it'll make itself known. Although one of the bands I'm in is mine, the other, I was referred to the guitarist by a friend, so that has been borne out in my experience at least. Yes, I had to wait for a while to get started with both of these and the gap between them and my previous projects was actually about 3 years. There was only a few attempts at things during that gap which didnt work out, but I will say I was lucky.4 points
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This charming man by the Smiths, I can probably play with no mess ups 40% of the time, very busy bass part and all over the neck4 points
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Friday 8th, we (Public Service Announcement) played the Queens Head in Aylesbury. We have played there once before and it was a great evening - we were really looking forward to it. We would be providing backline and promoter supplying PA/Soundperson. A couple of days before the gig promoted messaged us to ask if we could supply the mic's and stands. This set alarm bells ringing. We also then saw online that a second band has been added to the event... The gig came, and as expected, there was the most basic vocal PA, only 2 monitors and no sound person. Vocals only through the PA (I normally like some kick drum in my monitor) and no monitor for the drummer meant this wouldn't be the easiest gig - but we've had worse. Once we completed soundcheck, the second band took the stage. A anarcho-punk band made up of three 15 year olds who hadn't thought to bring any amps or ask us if we could kit share. Just some cymbals and gutiars. Ordinarily, I'd refuse to loan my gear in this situation. I'm happy to kit share if arranged in advance, but my thoery is if you haven't the manners to arrange in advance, how do I know you have the manners to respect my equipment?? Anyway, we were all young once, so I plugged up my little Warwick gnome, and let their bass player use that. Once they finished we set up, and as we were about to go in, former England football player Stuart Pearce came in. We knew he was planning to come, but part of me hoped he wouldn't show once we realised the sound wouldn't be great. Anyway, we did our best - and the crowd loved it. At the end of the day, we can't really ask for any more. Mr Pearce came to say hello at the end - unfortunately, we were unable to get a band pic with him. Next time...4 points
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Firm price final drop I love this bass but why am i selling it - it's because i have sausage fingers and this has a narrow 16mm string spacing - still very playable but just prefer wider Apart from that it sounds superb and as a glassy neck that's the fastest i've ever had, effortless McCartney/Byrds tones - warm woody thump. I took this and an MIA Pro P Bass to a studio session and used this on 7 out of 8 tunes - can here it here (Back out on the Run is the only P Bass track) https://greenhorses.bandcamp.com/album/live-at-milkshed Blurb: Number 40 of only 75 made (or might be 70) comes with Chris Hillman signed certificate of ownership. Signed on the trust rod cover. Byrds logo inlay at 12 fret.. Awesome Bisonic pup, 8.5lbs but feels way lighter compared to my J bass which is 9.5lbs, for a short scale 30 3/4 inch with big body it feels more like a full scale bass at 46" in total length. Bone nut. cream binding, arched laminated maple in beautiful sunburst. Strung with D'addario flats and set up by my guitar tech pal so has a super low action with no fret buzz or dead spots. Can be seen here It does not have the case but i have a padded gig bag that fits perfectly and sturdy box for UK shipping at £25 - or meet up in North West/ West Yorks - i'd be happier if you came and played it if you can. Sale only please no trades3 points -
Can’t believe I’m doing this but getting rid of my lovely overwater J series. Maple neck with mother of pearl inlays. Lovely John East preamp and bartolini noiseless pickups. I’ve used this loads in the west end and never had any issues with noise. I’ll add more photos next few days. Includes a case and strap!3 points -
Ghouls just want to have fun - Cyndi Lauper3 points
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Was that a Heaven 17 album?3 points
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Agree. I know a few former bassists who still have active accounts but have given up playing and sold their gear. Unlikely they'll be back. I'm fairly sure that several members who passed away in the last few years must also still have active accounts. People with duplicate accounts after forgetting their details? I know of a few of them. What about would be hackers? What happens to their accounts? I know that the site owners would like to have others think that there are 50,000 members but I think that (well as long as I've been a member) it's always had a hard-core membership of around 3-400.3 points
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I'm not a fan of these types who assume everyone in the vicinity is on board with their antics, good natured though it may be.3 points
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Should have smacked one of them3 points
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Plus the bass player should always be front and centre anyways. He is the most important band member. Dave3 points
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Back to the factory bridge. Acoustically a bit quieter. But who plays these acoustically 🥴2 points
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I thought the second one was maybe the original that this was based on but it turns out it isn't. It is used as the theme tune for a well known US TV show2 points
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Ooooh this is nice! Mike Long at ATB Guitars has just posted this on Facebook. '64 Jazz, Olympic White with matching headstock. My dream Jazz right there. For anyone interested (I'm not, it's waaaaay out of my price range) Mike is great to deal with. I bought my '73 P Bass from him. Drool..... https://www.atbguitars.com/1964-fender-jazz-bass-olympic-white-near-mint-ohsc2 points
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Exhibitionists and voyeurs?2 points
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More of a concern is members that are no longer posting are still in the top 50. 😆 https://www.basschat.co.uk/topmembers/?filter=forums_Topic_Post2 points
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Why would all 50,000 BC members be UK residents?2 points
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There can't be 50,000 basplayers in the UK! That's nearly 1 in 1000 people playing bass.2 points
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You'll have to try way harder than that to get rid of me, damn you!2 points
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Camouflage. - Stan Ridgeway2 points
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Absolutely can. If you are a mac user, Garage band is free, with plugins and synths, and actually costs nothing, which is quite a bit less than £40 and much nicer to use. Even on the PC I wouldn't put reaper as the best value DAW. I get that people like it, and if they do, then it is probably worth it for them2 points
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Being Oiled ～ The Human League2 points
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A major comment: A C# E. A major has 3 sharps and they are F#, C#, G#. A major cannot have a D flat in it. D is the fourth note of the scale, not the third. Sometimes it is feasible to use a flat (or a sharp) in the middle of sharps (or flats), but legibility dictates that you should use only one or the other way with basic majors and minors.2 points
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Saturdays gig, the last one of this year for us, due to the singers year on / year off family christmas thing. Played a local pub that isn't one of my favourites. The acoustics are terrible - wall of reflections, feedback on everything acoustic, and it always feels like something is going to kick off there, although it never has directly when we have been there. Also you don't really get that much involvement with the crowd, it is a big pub and it is a long way to the back, you can't turn it up more because of feedback at any sort of volume. Anyway, did the set, had a bit of interaction in the first half, but the second half was actually pretty good, quite a bit of interaction, more than usual, so actually, apart from the sound being terrible, we played fairly well and went down not bad. So not bad, that when we finished, the manager came over to book us for next new years eve, the singer asked me how much they should ask for, I gave my 'not really bothered if we price ourselves out of it' price (ie, twice a normal gig), they came back with a figure 50% higher than that, so that is where we are next new years! It also seems that whatever the pub, merry christmas everyone is a popular song. Who knew (which is incidently also a popular song on our set)2 points
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EBS Reidmar 752 + Eich 210XS. Absolute tone monster...and way louder than it's size!2 points
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Final gig this year at my favourite venue ‘The Lookout on the Pier’ in Scarborough with our acoustic duo. It was their Christmas party for invited guests so plenty of familiar faces and song requests. We did a smattering of Christmas stuff, ( Run Rudolph Run, Please come home for Christmas etc) but also plenty of others including’Happy Together’ by The Turtles (great tune I’ve never played before) and ‘It’s getting better’ by Mama Cass ( ditto!). Played two sets, 1x45 and 1x70 mins, fingers aching a bit today! Used a little Rok Tek graphic eq for the first time which just cut an annoying touch of feedback. We have two gigs a month booked in starting Jan 2024, so really pleased. (Sorry for the crap pics, too busy playing to take any others)2 points
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Hey Bulldog by The Beatles. There is so much going on in the bass department I had to learn it in chunks. I still haven't got it right. 🤭2 points
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From my experience with Fender basses, it would be quite easy to spot the difference between the fake and the real thing. The fake is almost certainly going to be better made.2 points
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As long as you do not go for any of the horrid Fender headstocks and there is not enough timber to do a G & L.🤣2 points
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