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  1. For Sale Only Aria Pro II 700 passive bass. Selling on behalf of the original owner, who is moving house this week and needs this out of the way. The Bass comes in its original case which is in good order inc key. The price is arbitrary based on recent Ebay listings. If you want it PM me your offer. This was bought new from Kingfisher music in Fleet - original receipt is included as is the original Guarantee, and hang tag see photo, He hasn't even removed the cotton from the tuner. Also has unopened Aria guitar lead. I have only cleaned the frets and nut and lemon oiled the rosewood board and put a new set of strings on it to be able to asses it properly and play it. The bass is in excellent condition with only one minor dink to the edge above the rear strap button. I have played this at home for over a week now it has great tone. construction :- Mahogany wings on a flamed maple neck through with walnut stringers. Weight is 9lb and (1/2 an ounce) on kitchen scales Edit - Just to note rear of bass photo has reflection from window that is not a mark.
    23 points
  2. Hello, Here for sale is my 2020 Alleva Coppolo LG4 in Candy Orange. This bass was made for Groovemania, a shop in Italy. I believe I am this bass’s third owner (after its original owner in Italy and then Scott Devine over here in the UK). The bass is in excellent overall condition, with just one little ding/ scratch (which I’ve done my best to highlight in one of the pictures). If you’re not familiar with Alleva Coppolo, the instruments that they make are inspired by vintage Fenders, albeit with some modern refinements. Their LG4 models are based on 60’s Jazz Basses, meaning they use the same sorts of woods (alder for the bodies, maple for the necks and rosewood for the fingerboards) and pickup spacing. The LG4 basses also feature a 2 band preamp, specifically a bass and treble boost. On a personal note, I absolutely love this preamp, simply because it feels musical. If you crank either the bass or treble (or both) to their max settings, it doesn’t sound excessive or over the top, rather it feels usable and tasteful. Here are some specs: Scale length: 34” String spacing at bridge: 19mm Nut width: 38.1mm (1.5”) Fingerboard radius: 7.25” Weight: 4.5kg Neck shape: Vintage taper Hardware: Hipshot (chrome) Finish: Candy Orange (Urethane) Pickguard: Faux tortoiseshell The colour is quite interesting: in almost all light (bar particularly bright light), the bass looks very similar to Candy Apple Red. When the bass is bathed in bright light, the orange colour comes through. I’ve done my best to capture the colour in the pictures (the close-up shots have a closer likeness to the actual colour). This bass is a real dream to play. I’ve been lucky enough to play quite a few 60’s Jazz Basses, and with all sincerity I can say that this bass absolutely nails the sound of those instruments. There’s a real richness to the sound, one characterised by fat lows, slightly scooped mids and sparkling top end (I will do my best to get some recordings up over the next few days so that you don’t have to rely on my poor descriptions). The one thing that is noticeably different, however, is the feel of the neck on the Alleva. It has a real even smoothness that old Fenders (even well-played instruments) don’t get. It feels exceptionally comfortable up and down the instrument. The instrument also comes with a mismatched F Bass gig bag. Allevas usually come with ProTec Contego gig bags, but clearly that’s gone missing somewhere along the way… Regardless, the F Bass case is sturdy and well protected. The asking price for this bass is £3,800. Respectfully, I’m not interested in trades or part-exchanges at this time. Any questions, please just let me know. Thanks.
    12 points
  3. I have two basses which cover all eventualities. A P with flats and a J with rounds. The J was my only bass for the last couple of years. The P was going to be a reserve but is now on equal footing. Who else is done?
    7 points
  4. Last night was our work Christmas Do. After the main event a few of us went on to the Apple and Parrot. It was Wednesday jam night. One of my work mates plays drums, so we joined in for a few songs. One of my other work mates plays guitar but wasn't able to be there last night, so was a bit gutted to have missed out. A fun way to end the evening.
    7 points
  5. A wonderful session of lead vocals yesterday. This singer hates headphones and asked if there was a way to record without. Some engineers would refuse, others would try to set up a super accurate out of phase monitor system, I just handed him the SM7b, put my earplugs in, and turned the monitors up loud. He was nervous that it wouldn't work as he's never seen it done like this, but I know the guy, and he's LOUD, so when I played it back with the vocal solo'd, you can hardly hear the track at all, just his screaming voice! Ditching the headphones really loosened him up and we got some very "live" performances
    7 points
  6. 7 points
  7. Just looks “better” - new strings in the post.
    6 points
  8. Got my Baby Sumo in the post today (after paying the carrier £96 in vat and other charges, grrr). I wanted a clean, quiet and punchy back end for my Noble preamp. I've tried it in the studio through a couple of One10s, and so far it's just the ticket, silent, clear and punchy with no colouration, letting the Noble do its stuff unveiled. Rehearsal and gig next week, looking forward to trying it out (trusty Elf in reserve in case it all goes tits up).
    5 points
  9. Have you ever just jumped to see what happens ? Best trying it from a kerb first to get a feel for it. Dave
    5 points
  10. I am sure your comment is for general consumption but as you quoted me I will reply specifically. I don't actually want to build contacts for the future because, as I said earlier, whenever this band folds that's me done. This is my perfect band, anything else would be disappointment. And to be honest, at 66, I find after emptying the tank in a 2.5hr set and a 1.5hr drive, getting home at 2am is increasingly draining. Especially as every other night I am asleep by 10. For this band it is worth the effort, anything else probably not.
    5 points
  11. Here’s mine ‘76 V4B Magnavox era with a matching ‘75 V4 4x12 cab.
    4 points
  12. Just bringing my bigger board back again to use my new Caveman BP1 Compact (as well as my not so new Xotic BB pedal)!
    4 points
  13. 4 points
  14. My Coo Ca Choo-Choo - Alvin Stardust
    4 points
  15. I make no apologies for reposting this simple lesson.
    4 points
  16. I’ve not bought much at all year by previous standards, but the best is definitely this. Epiphone Vintage Pro T-Bird. Stupendously good for the cash (especially second hand with a case, as this was). I’ve replaced the knobs for black/chrome and, when I get round to it, will get a black scratchplate on it too. Worst purchase? I’ve yet to find a use for the Stone Deaf PDF-2 pedal that I picked up to try with my octave up sounds. Nowt wrong with the pedal, just not what I’m looking for.
    4 points
  17. Happy Christmas to me… this is the best. The worst… I bought a Boss LMB-3 and it stayed in a box from the day it arrived until I sold it. I didn’t need it…just a pointless purchase. weirdly…I need something of that Ilk now.
    4 points
  18. After years of buying pedals, with shelves and drawers overflowing, multiple boards and power supplies, I have come to a realisation. I've actually got some favourites at long last. Not many but I'll show you mine if you show me yours. So, by category, here we go. Flanger. First time I played through it I heard the exact sound I had in my head. First time I gigged it, the whole song was transformed. Envelope Filter. A YouTube demo comparing this and several others sold me on the EBS. Man I love how easy it is to get exactly the right sound and it works so well in the mix. Octave. All the octaves you could ever need. Accurate and clean or rich and synthy, this pedal also has fuzz and phaser and is a work of genius. Compressor. I've been through an absolute ton of these, some do nothing, some break my sound, some are great, but this is the best. So childishly simple to use and to get exactly what I want from it. A budget miracle. Chorus. I thought I'd found my chorus (Ampeg Liquifier) but it just wasn't quite 100%. Then on a whim I splashed out on this. First gig I tried it and I just knew. Perfect. Again the sound I hear in my head. I'm still entirely at sea with regards to distortion, fuzz, autowah, multi effects, phaser, synth, preamp and others. I have preferences in every department but I'm not there yet.
    3 points
  19. For Sale my Vanderkley Aurora Bass Amp Hi this is a high quality bass amp built with high quality components it sounds immense with my GR 2x12 900watt cab deep and warm or fast and modern as it has adjustable damping The amp looks great and works perfectly without any issues Specifications Input for passive/active instruments, 0/-12dB. •5-band active tone control; •Low -18dB/+18dB @ 40Hz •Low Mid -15dB/+15dB @ 90Hz •Mid -14dB/+14dB @ 600Hz •Mid High -15dB/+15dB @ 4kHz •High -18dB/+18dB @ 11kHz •Loop with dry/wet blend. •Continuously Variable Damping factor to control speaker damping •Master volume •The pre-amp is built up from high-end, audio op-amps. •Aux in, Send/Return, •Transformer Balanced DI out, Pre/post eq, Ground lift, •Tuner out. •700 Watt @ 4 Ohm, 1200 Watt @ 2 Ohm. •Weight less than 5 Kg - tbc •h x w x d = 9 x 35 x 23 cm The power-amp is high-end class D with a switch-mode power supply.
    3 points
  20. Bought this bass a little while ago 34" scale - Camphor top; wenge demarcation; chambered alder back - Mahogany/walnut 3-piece through neck - Ebony fretboard - Luminlay side dots - SD 2-band EQ - SD Hot P neck pickup - DiMarzio J bridge pickup - Hipshot tuners including drop D - Warwick brass adjustable just-a-nut - it's light at 7lbs 13oz. Sits on the strap beautifully. The bass won No Treble Bass of the Week in 2016 : https://www.notreble.com/buzz/2016/06/20/bass-of-the-week-ajr-guitars-singlecut-bass Collection only or meetup halfway if reasonable distance No trades thank you I am selling a few bits and pieces
    3 points
  21. Hi All, Whilst sorting out some stuff in the loft I came across a box of NOS miniature bass guitar models, great ornaments, I just never got around to using them, so thought they might be good fun for Christmas! Each one comes in it's own box, complete with stand. I was thinking £14.50 each inc P&P to mainland UK or make me an offer for the lot? I have: Sting Bass SOLD Flea Modulus Jones Alembic (this one has a missing tuner so £12.00 posted?) Trujillo Bass Sixx Ovation (this one has two missing tuners so £10.00 posted?) Yin & Yang Bass B Collins Bass Geddy Lee Bass Phil Lynott Bass Unkown Bass (Silver with Blue Flame) Forgive my rubbish photography, they are lovely looking curios.
    3 points
  22. Hi folks, pretty much as new condition, with roqsolid cover. No postage but could deliver within reason but would prefer a bass chum to trial first to make sure they were happy etc. Great cab but my super midget is mostly sufficient for me these days.kettles always on ! Thanks for looking.x😊
    3 points
  23. Thank you, @Stub Mandrel. That sent me down an Internet rabbit hole of large musical instruments, strange musical instruments in science fiction, strange musical instruments in reality, and various other diversions. I have resurfaced bearing this completely irrelevant but amusing link for everyone: https://www.classicfm.com/discover-music/latest/weirdest-musical-instruments/ Enjoy.
    3 points
  24. this isnt a real bass player post. must be an imposter
    3 points
  25. 3 points
  26. Set The Controls For The Heart Of The Sun - Pink Floyd
    3 points
  27. Making Plans For Nigel Farage — XTC
    3 points
  28. It's been a great year for gear purchases with nothing bad tbh. Best gear purchases were definitely the four Ltd Edt Spector Euro X basses I got in the custom order I organised with Bass Direct..... a used Gallien Krueger 700RB-II head... ...the fabulous Di Cosimo 800RB pedal (basically a classic GK800RB head in pedal form).. ...and a beautiful 'plum crazy' Spector NS Dimension HP!
    3 points
  29. It's been a tale and a half here... I'd thought about going, but then decided not to, due to the cost of getting there, staying over, etc. Then I was informed that my son's College Music Course were having a "show gig" on the same night. Being his first gig, I could not miss that. Then I was speaking to our guitarist, who's also a big Rush fan, who said he'd drive, result, so I booked 2 tickets, only remembering about my sons gig directly after booking them. Oh Foxtrot! Sent the venue an email, asking if I can cancel the booking & get a refund. Thankfully, they obliged (phew, TFFT). Fast forward to yesterday (13th Dec.), when my son texted me to say that the gig had been cancelled due to a lack of Staff. Gutted for my son, but then thought to ask our guitarist if he was still up for it. Not surprised at his answer, so booked some more tickets. Guess I'll see you there whoever's going to Glasgow! "Giddy for Geddy"
    3 points
  30. I was quite happy with one bass and amp for 25 years until I joined basschat…..🤣x
    3 points
  31. No matter where I'm up high, I always get that intrusive thought "go on, just jump". No idea where that comes from, but it is always there.
    3 points
  32. Surely this is all just about what works for the individual. There are no rules about what age you can or can't gig to.
    3 points
  33. So most (but not all) of the guitar is printed. Still need to do one pick guard but waiting to lay out the wiring loom before I print, so I can check hole for pots. Covers for the backs aere all done. neck is done but not shown. Pickups are all mounted up, wiring loom is in a package unopened. Bridge adapter done but not shown. Do I need to have an electrical connection between the back of the pickguards and the copper lining the various cavaties? I've left some copper on the top of the guitar so when the pickguard, which has copper cladding on the back, is screwed down, there will be connectivity but not sure I actually need it. If I don't need it, I'll tidy the copper cladding up so it's flush, if I do need it, I'll tidy the copper cladding up so there's a consistent and tidy 1mm overlap. Any advice welcomed. Thanks Rob
    3 points
  34. Same here - Crib Goch, Striding Edge etc etc, but painting the hall over the stairs or cleaning the gutters.... 🤢🥴🤮
    3 points
  35. You don't need to justify yourself or your decisions, to me, at least.
    3 points
  36. Here's mine. It came over from the Black Sea region of Russia a few years ago. You probably couldn't buy it from there now due to sanctions now placed on Russia and after duty and tax cost me about £1250. Absolutely stunning value really. It has the lowest and cleanest action of any Spector that I've played or indeed, any bass in my collection at home.
    3 points
  37. Fender Pawn Shop Reverse Jaguar Bass 3tsb I bought this instrument with the view of performing in a ZZ Top style band. After several rehearsals the band never came to fruition. It is now surplus to requirements. It plays very nicely and has a certain growl which I took to. It come with a generic bass bag. I have left a Pick Holder on the bass which is only attached by a sticky buddy. The bass is all original and I have not tinkered with replacing any parts or the finish. There are very few marks on this bass (in you like to take it to the next level i'd be happy to take photos of these) I have maintained the bass very well, cleaned body, frets, electronics etc to avoid any issues several times since I have owned it. Id be happy to throw in a 3"padded bass strap and weights to counter act the neck dive at this price too. It looks as if the bass has had about 8-9 hours of playing. I have placed a few short videos of the bass on my Youtube channel Peter S. Here you can see the condition of the bass clearer, and hear the basses tones, weight, nut width, etc. These are now becoming very rare and hard to find as most people tend to hang onto them. I am based on the South Coast, just east of Portsmouth, and I would prefer if you were to travel to try before you buy. Failing this I am open to freighting it, and would pack the bass very well in a guitar cardboard bass box. If you would like more information or pictures of certain parts of the bass please let me know and i'll be happy to post the pics here or directly to you. Brand - Fender Model - Pawn Shop Series Reverse Jaguar Bass Finish - 3 Tone Sunburst Year - 2012 Made In - Mexico Finish Style - Metallic Right / Left Handed -Right-Handed Fretboard Material - Maple Pickup System - Passive Neck Material - Maple Colour Family - 3TSB Pickup Configuration - HH Series - Fender Pawn Shop Number of Strings - 4-String (E,A,D,G) Offset Body - Yes Body Shape - Double Cutaway Model Family - Fender Jaguar Bass £850.00 ono
    2 points
  38. For sale my 30 inch scale Wilcock Mullarkey Bass Gallery Special BG 004 Serial Number come with hardcase immaculate unmarked condition Beautiful Gold and Silver hardware Woods: Lacewood/London Plane body Birdseye maple fretboard Flamed maple neck Pickups: Custom wound Armstrong single coils Hardware: Badass II Bridge Hipshot Ultra Light Tuners Strings are, 45-105 Dunlops flatsPassive pickups volume and tone controls switched balance One piece body This was part of a special build of 4 basses from Bass Gallery I was lucky enough to get to purchase this one The build quality is off the charts please read up about these they are well sought after https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQsW96I1mbE. This link is to a demo by Rob Mullarkey no swops Collection only or can meet up at a reasonable distance
    2 points
  39. 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 😆
    2 points
  40. Thank you for this wonderfully well presented thread. I’ve been through so many pre amps for recording, and none of them have really ever done the job I’ve wanted them to do. They all have characteristics that I like but are not the whole package. Also, some of them are so ridiculously priced. Anyway, I digress, this thread is what I needed to read. Going to order the Digbeth now. Thanks again ✨
    2 points
  41. So many nice goodies. Slightlt taumatised by seeing basses with stickers on the scratchplate though... Not much this year, mostly just pa stuff, tuners and leads. But I did get this and I guess it would win for me in most years...
    2 points
  42. Sounds like the speakers are out of phase to me.
    2 points
  43. Cigarettes & Coffee — Otis Redding
    2 points
  44. I must admit that I wouldn't want to do it like you guys do, with the long drives, although I could do without being the one lugging the PA around, if there is another band I go in, I want someone else to be that person. If I could put in as little effort as our guitarist at gigs that would be the ideal for me!
    2 points
  45. Yes. General. But my dad is 84, still playing, but not the later night gigs a 20 year old plays, the all day function gigs a 40 year old plays or even the moderate pub gigs a 65 year old plays. My Uncle in his 70s is playing guitar with musical mates he has known for years. I'd find it surprising if a lifetime musician gave up playing just because the band they're gigging in, folds. You just find different people and places to play.
    2 points
  46. Shouldn't that read "Fleeting happiness"
    2 points
  47. I was allowing for 615 overseas members.
    2 points
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