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New to me, but a 2011 model. A ‘Ball Family Reserve’ instrument, limited production run. I’ve asked about the actual production numbers, but they are not known. Most Stingrays are 4H, so I’d imagine this is a pretty rare beast in this specification. There is a very subtle copper sparkle in the paint. Invisible in daylight, & just about visible under lights, but that’s where the ‘Black Sugar’ name comes from. Rare for me to want a painted body over exotic wood, but the gorgeous roasted maple neck ticks that box. It was the sound that made me want it anyway - as soon as I played it plugged in, I knew it was coming home with me!!10 points
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I was away from this thread for a while trying to keep up with, and occasionally contribute to, the UK General Election thread - I've now recovered sufficiently to start re-engaging with the Bass Chat bit of Basschat😀 . Also I found the first night at the new Jam Night venue a little underwhelming, so wasn't inspired to write anything about it. It didn't have the same "good live music" feel as the previous venue and several of the better bands didn't turn up. This month's was better - the atmosphere wasn't back to the previous venue's but the bands turned up. Except mine, so I talked a couple of members of the host band into playing with me and a new bloke on the guitar joined us. People sang along to our set, so I guess we made a good call on the songs and I felt we played them pretty well. Here is our version of "Keep Your Hands to Yourself" by the Georgia Satellites - a bit of a one hit wonder and I suspect not that well known in the UK - do any of your bands play it?9 points
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Played an end of year party for the teachers from a Bristol school at the Grain Bardge last night. Great gig. They were definitely up for a party! I'd recommend doing end of year parties.9 points
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Have missed a number of gigs because I’ve forgotten to take photos- no issues tonight, the venue owner (Lyde Court, Hereford) suggested we got one by his plane, as one does. Horns on track tonight, punters don’t really care but they’re a bit cheesy for my liking but otherwise a great gig, works do, young-ish crowd and they lapped it up. Two more this weekend as well, best get some sleep!9 points
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Thanks Mykes, I know we all play in different levels of the gigging game and it's fun to share stories because we all see the good and the bad side of it. Daryl7 points
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I took delivery of a new bass yesterday , and had the chance to hear it at room levels in my favourite downtown dive last night. I bought a big orange Gretsch hollow body last December and have been mostly using that. Some Gretsch fans mentioned that the ThunderJet would pair nicely with it so I’ve been looking for one. They were from the Pro Series that were made in Japan. Pricey and only made in small batches , no longer in production. I finally managed to find one. And I like it. Fairly quiet night at the gig , still an enjoyable night. I was able to switch basses a fair bit and compare the two. Some of my favourite nights have been quiet ones. Small but appreciative crowd. I’m back there Sunday night for the jam and will hear it again.6 points
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I’m selling my Fender JMJ Mustang. It’s a Roadworn finished bass but as new. There’s a lot of praise for these instruments - justifiably so as this is just like picking up an old mid 60’s bass that feels worn in and ‘just right’. The bass weighs around 3.6kgs and is set up with round wound D’Addario medium gauge strings. The bass has a really punchy Mustang split pickup and stock Hipshot lollipop tuners. The aging process has been tastefully done and the fretboard is lovely with rolled edges. The board has been lemon oiled and feels great. It comes with tags and Fender original gigbag. I have the original box so I can ship in the UK if necessary at buyer’s cost of £25. This is a backup for my old 70’s Fender and has not been used - I want to buy a powered sub for my PA and this or my G&L need to go to fund this. Sorry no trades.5 points
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Or does @Bluewineknow the oldest trick in the book, and chuck some notes in first to attract more of the same? 😏5 points
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Here’s the new Jet , and me shortly after buying that big orange one. I guess I’m becoming a Gretsch guy , didn’t see that coming. I was originally a Pbass guy and for years that was all I had. Then I got into Rics , and somehow into Danos after that. Then it was Gibson short scales , now Gretsches.4 points
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I’ve watched this a couple of times now and have really enjoyed it so thought I’d share with the BC community! I think Ian Allison really gets the best out of the guests on the channel, and this is no exception. As for Tim Lefebvre, I think he’s all-round fabulous. This interview covers, amongst other things, Knower, Bowie (again), Tedeschi Trucks, and some sound advice (and examples) of what happens, and what to do, when you mess up in the studio/on stage - it happens to the best of them! Well worth a watch…3 points
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" I have heard there's good money to be made down the docks. Doing favours for sailors".3 points
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I just sold all my gear. Where was the international music media interest in my stuff?3 points
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That was not our tip jar. The Baaree puts that jar on a stand in front of the band . They also pass it around through the crowd. Mykes, the $100.00 was not a tip. The head bartender asked If we'd play an extra 30 minutes for a hundred. He put the note in the jar Daryl3 points
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Dave, The $100.00 wasn't really a tip. The head bartender asked if we'd play an extra 30 minutes for a hundred bucks. He put the note in the jar. However it was a good tip night. Daryl3 points
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Here's mine with a Genz Benz cab, that combination can kill small animals3 points
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Hi guys. Just got this Sei from @Gardenerben (who’s a lovely guy and a passionate player btw) and although it is every bit of amazing and looks stunning, it is not what I’m after. Specs: Top - Claro Walnut Body - Ash with Bubinga tone block Neck - Flamed Maple and Purpleheart Fretboard - Curly Bubinga Pickups - Kent Armstrong (bass originally had these in series but I have rewired them in parallel as I think it sounds better - can revert to series on request). Preamp - Noll 3 band with semi-parametric mid sweep. 24 Fret 34” Scale 18mm string spacing Weight around 4.1-4.2kg Hiscox hard case Has a few minor dings as seen on the photos below. The bass sounds incredibly focused and punchy with a great definition, B string is one of the best I’ve heard. Action is nice and low, strung with a brand new set of Elixirs (happy to knock off £40 if you don’t want them). The craftsmanship on that instrument is nothing short of breathtaking. I just wish the sound was closer to what I’m after so I could keep it 🤷🏻♂️ I’m happy to listen to trade offers with cash adjustment up or down. Things I might be interested in: Sadowsky 5’s (Metro or NYC) JJ or Modern Tobias 6’s - Killer B, or pre-Gibson Yamaha TRB5 - the neck through version Pedulla 5’s with 19mm spacing Fodera 5’s F Bass 5’s MTD AG5 Warrior 5’s Skjold 5’s Sandberg Basic Ken Taylor 5 (especially pre 2010 with a maple board) Ritter 5’s (missed one at a silly price a few months ago 🤦🏻♂️) Ambush 5’s Carl S 5’s (very long shot for those two I know…) Try me - I’m sure there’s a lot of options out there that might catch my eye. Basses I’m not interested in - Anything over 4.4kg (sorry bad back) (could reconsider if it’s an old Tobias 6) Anything with a single pickup Anything with string spacing below 18mm unless it’s a 6 that I can convert to 5. Ken Smith - had one Lakland - got one Fender - got one Trade value - £2600, cash price £2300. I prefer to meet in person - happy to drive for the right bass, or meet in West London.2 points
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[Price reductions on remaining pedals] I've parted out my minis board so have some goodies up for sale, some of which are now discontinued and tricky to find. All pedals are in excellent condition. All come boxed, save in the couple of instances where noted. I'll cover UK Royal Mail Special Delivery postage and happy to knock some off for multiple purchases. [SOLD] MXR Carbon Copy Mini - £105 £90 - a fully-featured, crisp delay. [SOLD] Broughton Always-on HPF - £60 - Broughton make brilliant utility pedals and this unsung gem is one of the best. [SOLD] Malekko E.Filter - £115 - an actually good mini envelope filter. Based on the DOD 440. Loves a boost or drive in front of it. No box unfortunately. [SOLD] MXR Phase 95 - £80 - an absolute classic. 2-in-1 (Phase 90 and Phase 45). [SOLD] BECOS CompIQ Mini Pro (v1.4) - £155 - a fantastic compressor in its own right but even better when considering it's in a 1590A enclosure. Provides all of the basic controls plus soft/hard knee and side chain. [SOLD] Sonic Research ST-300 Turbo Tuner - £120 - a quick, reliable strobe tuner and a well-loved classic. [SOLD] Bananana Matryoshka - £125 - a wild synth that packs a lot into a small package. No box unfortunately. [SOLD] Lightningboy Audio 2020S - £90 £80 each (3 available) - a lovely passive steel-core transformer that imparts warmth and smoothness. They're even better when multiples are chained together. [SOLD] Mr Black Flanger - £80 £75- a flexible good sounding flanger somehow crammed into a mini enclosure. Now discontinued, which is a shame as finding a good mini flanger was tough! [SOLD] Mr Black Chorus - £95 £90 - CE-1 sounding chorus in an attractive black mini enclosure. Also now discontinued.2 points
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Ibanez premium SR1100B 4 string bass, sea foam green matte. Mahogany body, roasted maple and purple heart 5 piece neck,strengthened with titanium rods, Birds Eye maple fret board. Graph Tec Tusq XL nut, Norstrand big singles pickups, 3 band Ibanez EQ, passive active switch selective mid frequency switch, mono rail bridge system, Gotoh tuners, superb sounding instrument not a mark on it, original shipping boxes . £800. I am also throwing in a brand new Fender deluxe case which fits the bass really well . my feedback2 points
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Oh I quite agree. There was a Radio 4 show about why ignorance is key to innovation. People who approach problems from a unique angle (because they’re savants, non neurotypical, incredibly intelligent or from another culture, for example) can often find new opportunities that others have ignored or simply never considered. Musicians have incredible skills that can be applied in new areas. I used to work with a woman who studied music and played professionally. She moved into music therapy and, from there, moved into the NHS and is now head of a national charity. Power of music!2 points
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I’m no wiring expert but the UK has ring mains with multiple outlets and a higher rated CB so the fuse in the plug is important.2 points
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I sort of get it, but there are ways around this stuff. The video was a guy moaning about how people can’t make money from music anymore as the opportunities aren’t there. That’s basically it.2 points
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Agreed, but I'm not the biggest fan of having a tip jar passed around. However, I'd say most of the tips were from people walking up to the jar. Daryl2 points
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Yes, thought the 100 was a bit heavy, even for US tipping. The old trick here, where people will put £1 coins in a tip jar is to put a couple of £5 and £10 notes in before the jar starts going around, encouraging a bit more generosity.2 points
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Good morning all SOLD Moving on my EBMM Stingray as I am totally hooked on my USA P Bass Deluxe and Rics. Never gets a run out!! It handles and plays beautifully.. Serial #E64227 Manufactured February 29th, 2008 Build Code110-90-10-01-CS-CR Model StingRay 3 EQ H Active Colour Natural Gloss Maple Neck Maple Fretboard Black Pickguard H Chrome Hardware Weight: 9lbs 7 / 4.3kgs Excellent condition with no visible dings... Original hard shell case included. Strap & Extender not included Infinitely prefer to hand over face to face if possible, please! Am located in Essex, UK Located in sunny Frinton On Sea.2 points
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Jazz festivals sound great! I might try one. I hate jazz.2 points
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It's not just the amps, it's also the speakers. Ampeg has used Eminence almost as long as Eminence has been around, and Eminence bass drivers have a distinctive rise in the midrange. When emulators are voiced they include the voicing contributed by the speakers.2 points
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Thought I'd test the theory using Bing's AI bollocks image generator. The prompt I used was the ad title, plus 'fretless' as that seemed important, even though the seller didn't appear to think so. So - Warmoth Short Scale Fretless Bass Neck with a Blue Headstock. This was the closest to the prompt - and honestly, the more you look at it, the better it gets.2 points
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The Les Paul Junior Tribute DC Bass is a tribute to the historic Gibson EB-0 bass from the late 50’s, but with modern features, made in USA. This is a short scale Bass. The mahogany double cutaway, open grain body and a maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, balances perfectly. It’s equipped with a single humbucking pickup, with single volume and tone controls for simplicity. The volume pot has a pull - push feature to put the coils in series or parallel, to give you a slightly different tone. Not many of these made. There is an area around the righthand side of the neck, by the headstock, that has reacted with the foam in the wall hanger, and is slightly different in colour, but has no effect on playing (smooth – see picture ) and a ding on the side of the neck ( see picture ) This is reflected in the price . Comes complete with a fitted case (not Gibson - not new) Price includes UK Mainland Insured delivery2 points
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EDIT: KNOCKING THE PRICE DOWN TO £50 because I've nearly finished building the replacement cab. This is a 1x10 cabinet that I built for myself a little more than a decade ago. At the time the options for speaker cabinets were more limited than they are now, as were my funds. I wanted a speaker that would fit into a narrow alcove in my house, like the line6 combo I was using at the time, but that didn't sound like total arse, like the line6 combo I was using at the time. It measures 34 cm wide (including side feet), 45 cm deep, and is 58 cm high (again, including feet). The cabinet is 18 mm birch ply. The speaker is a 10" Eminence Delta (can't remember the exact model) with a power handling of 200W RMS and a frequency response of something like 55–4,000 hz. The main speaker is paired with a 4" B&C midrange driver that's connected through a crossover, and extends the frequency response up to about 10,000 hz. It originally had a compression tweeter, but I quickily decided this to be scratchy and tinny sounding. I've found these two speakers give a decent half-way point between vintage rumble and hi-fi treble. It has connections for 1/4 jacks and Speakon on the backplate, but as the 1/4 jack output on my amp doesn't work, I can only vouch for the speakon. There's also a switch that bypasses the crossover and tweeter. It's covered in luxurious red leatherlette. I've been using it mostly at home for the last decade, but it does go out on gigs every now and then. When driven by my Little Mark 250 head, it has kept up just fine with the drummers I've played with, and it sounds good to my ears. At this point I'm guessing you're shouting "enough about your taste in tweeters, what's the weight?", and that's fair. I have been avoiding the subject. Due to some combination of unusually dense 18 mm ply, an oversize box and an old non-neodymium speaker, this thing is like a tiny rock-n-roll black hole. It weighs just under 20 kg. So yeah, if you're looking for a speaker to sit in a rehearsal space, basement, or shed with a reasonably strong floor, this cab could be just the thing for you. If nothing else, the handles (there's one at each end), corners and feet are decent quality and probably worth a few bob. Collection only, obviously, I don't want to even consider how much shipping would cost. I'm based in London SE4 and around most days.2 points
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Selling/trading my Strandberg Boden Standard 5. (price drop: -> 1800 £/2100€) It's light, sounds great and I've been playing it a lot but we just don't seem to get along. Mint condition, with original gigbag, I'll put on new strings. shipping (within EU) is no problem. more and detailed photos on request.1 point
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Just found these on BBC Introducing Glastonbury coverage... Not impressed with most other stuff but like these!1 point
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Note that SS and valve amps aren't the same. SS impedance load ratings are minimum, but valve load ratings are maximum. For instance if you have a valve amp with 4 ohm and 2 ohm output taps you'd use 4 ohm with a 2.67 ohm load.1 point
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Agree with this! Even the response by the seller to such a proposal would speak volumes about whether it is legit. If you get no response, or “I’m too busy”, or “I have another buyer just about to close a deal” etc, you know pretty much what’s going on.1 point
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The band are playing Skegness Embassy Theatre on August 31st. http://www.elotribute.com1 point
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Years ago in 80's i had a mate in a band that was sponsored by the owner of the local snooker hall and he bought the band a medium sized converted van probably what we would call a splitter van with seating and table up behind driver and storage area in the back. The band were good but they weren't well known or famous in any way and only played local gigs within a 50mile radius. I'm guessing your local band must have a sponsor of some kind too. Dave1 point
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Yup, a BC member got the gig. Probably not my place to name him though- I’ll leave that to him. Suffice to say a lovely bloke and a great player too, so it all worked out well.1 point
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Mostly this for just grabbing & plonking away unplugged: And mostly this for recording: Or for making a racket, this:1 point
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Took this bass in a few weeks ago as part of a trade, have used the original pics and description from the seller, Andy Baxter (www.andybaxterbass.com), definitely a site worth visiting for any vintage basses and amplification. Here we have a 1980 Music Man Sabre bass in excellent condition. White finish with a maple neck and a rosewood fretboard. Black pickguard, 2 band EQ, Contoured body, 2 humbucking pickups, internal micro powered pre-amp, brightness + phase in/out and pickup selector switches. All original and complete including the case. The body finish is in excellent condition with just a few small scuffs and tiny dings as well as a little buckle rash. The back of the neck and the fretboard are in excellent condition. The headstock is also clean with just a few small scuffs on the top edge. There are 2 small repairs to the pickguard - one through the screw hole nearest the neck joint (G string side) and one by the tip at the lower horn. The body and neck both date to 1980 but only the neck has a visible month which is May. The body month is very hard to make out but think it says Feb? The pots are dated to mid '79. The frets are in great shape with plenty of life left in them and the truss rod is fully operational with plenty of room to move. The neck is straight and plays smoothly. This bass has been fully checked over and set up with a fresh set of Ernie Ball roundwound strings. Serial number: C005479. Weight: 10 lbs / 4.53 kg Nut width: 43 mm. Depth at 1st fret: 20 mm. Bass is in Ireland… shipping can be arranged either by the buyer or myself I have all the necessary shipping cartons and packaging. Price £3,000 plus shipping1 point
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Perfect is the enemy of good. Piling up preamps can wind up hell muddy because they are processing all the previous dirt and mud as if it was clean. Drop A with low A string is likely to flub and flail even before it leaves the pickups. Putting a regular distortion on that is going to be mud city. If your cab sim is the usual low pass filter kind it shouldn't cause and issues. Focus on cleaning up the mud. I am a fan of crossover separation of low end rather than clean blend.1 point
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Amps and cabs have a built in tone. The purpose of an emulator is to duplicate that tone playing straight through a power amp and FRFR speaker. Playing one through a bass amp and cab isn't what they're made for. OTOH a PA with the EQ set flat is the same as going direct through a power amp and FRFR speaker. If I was to use one I'd send it's output to a power amp and FRFR cab for me to hear and to the PA for the audience to hear.1 point