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Meant to post this earlier but forgot... A while ago I joined a newly-formed Eagles tribute with a lovely, talented bunch of lads. Months of rehearsals and a handful of gigs later, we're really starting to settle in to it. Here's a couple of clips from a gig in my home village the other weekend. Gear-wise, it's the usual for me. Handbox R-400, TKS 212 cab.... and the Maruszczyk Jake PJ to cover Randy's P tone in the early days, and Tim's Jazz tone from the Kong Run era. Eventually I'll probably switch between an actual P and J. I'm new to this IEM lark, and I'm still getting used to it. We have lots of refining to do. We don't run a silent stage, 'cos we like amps. 🙂13 points
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Earlier this year I was about to quit playing / gigging but I did start up with a new band and I felt it was worth one more go. Last month I quit that band and I think I’ve decided I’m going to sell up and enjoy watching / listening to others and stop playing. I have a lot of gear to sell which folk on here could pick up some bargains I will be listing it all and the collection of amps, basses and gear is substantial!! I’ve enjoyed it in the past but I really can’t get my mojo back and at 64yrs old I don’t feel I need to get my fix anymore. End of an era but I’m happy and slightly relieved that I am no longer sitting on the fence thinking shall I or not !!10 points
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Hi Some natural Black Limba Grafts are on their way. And the Standard Series are about to be launched. Will feature natural and coloured finishes.7 points
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Hello guys, Update” I’m looking for a straight sale due to the fact that i traded my sadowsky for the bass that I wanted. This bass was my main bass for the last 9 years but the time has come to explore new directions. The bass was loved and played a lot but is in good condition and plays beautifully although it has wear on the lacquer and a lot of small dings. The good part is that from a structural and electronic point of view there are no problems : no cracks , no problems with the neck , no problems with the pots , pickups or electronics. It has a big ding on the bottom from an accident (shown in the photos ) I don't have the original case but I will provide one for shipping and the original smith strap ( Gator TSA ) The Smith specs and condition: - 5 piece body - mahogany core, maple layers , flamed walnut back and front, quilted maple tone block - ebony board - I have changed 5 of the tuners with the same model from gotoh ( looks identical just different branding on the back) because one had a problem and they had wear on them . I will include the original ones. The bass is located Bucharest Romania Shipping in Europe is easy arrangeable. I’m sure we can figure out something if someone from the UK is interested. DM for further info Price is 7300 euro . Might also be interested in a 5 string jazz( Sadowsky) plus cash6 points -
EB Stingray Bass 3EQ 2001 model Blue Pearl, Rosewood Neck Excellent condition Hard Case Collection from Suffolk6 points -
LFYSYS Monaco 8ohm 600w bass cab Lightweight and powerful cab Totally as new condition Can handle high power and offers clear punchy bass so a single use cab for gigs etc Weight 15KG Complete with cover Collection from Suffolk5 points -
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2010 production year Makassar ebony fingerboard Swamp ash body 4,4 kg Really good conditions, only a small ding on the edge of the headstock Original soft case located in Italy4 points -
Hey folks! So, last week I scored another BB from my favourite era of BB's, a lovely BB405. Super pleased with it, it needs some TLC (which I've already started on), but feels great instantly. I love the necks on these! I'll be rewiring it with my usual circuit, VBT with ungrounded blend. I'm thinking of refinishing it, but struggling to decide what to go with? Current top picks are either Seafoam green with a black pickguard, or maybe a dark stain or burst stain... What do you guys think?4 points
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some cable management was needed and while I’m looking for a hx xl ive taken it of the board added a ps5 for a whammy up and the slicer (the unicorn sticker improves it )4 points
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Apologies folks, I committed a sin of omission and forgot to add my newest 32" scale acquisition to this thread. Strung with Long scale EXL170BT strings. Here's the NBD post:4 points
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My new Monza was delivered just over a week ago. Having put it through its paces coupled with the Mesa WD800, I'm pretty sure it is a keeper. Hasn't been gigged yet but will definitely be more than loud enough for what I need. A big shout out to Stephen for his prompt and courteous service. 👍 Ian4 points
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You gotta keep one, dude.4 points
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Even more exciting...3 points
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I'm happy to arrange to book St. Lukes church in Hedge End which is modernish, has a decent PA and carpets (helps with the acoustics!), is close to the M27 so easy to get to, and has a Tescos two minute walk away for refreshments. But will need to collect a couple quid from everyone to cover the cost if others think this is suitable. But looking at some of the other bass bash threads can someone else start compiling a list of attendees and kit being brought?3 points
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Tried my luck and won out. just drove over to the local DHL depot and said it was out for delivery tomorrow and would lile to pick it up now. I can't fault it with just tuning. Leaving it be in my house for a while before looking at checking intonation or any further setup checks. Playable out of the box. Think my fingerstyle needs a little neatening as I seem to whack the string on the pickup from time to time, which needless to say doesn't sound great! Oh, and the talk of this girl's weight is not understated. At 5.6kg more a shot putter than marathon runner!3 points
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This exactly sums it up. My last band was my best, it was fun and great people. The band I tried recently just didn’t work for me. However I think I’m going to park my plans for now. See how I feel in a few months and then decide to sell up or not Maybe I was being hasty ??3 points
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Sterling Stingray Ray34 Colour Teal Roasted Maple neck With gig bag Purchased new 4months ago Collection from Suffolk3 points -
Mesa Subway WD800 Purchased new two months ago but circumstances have made me quit playing so grab a bargain Totally as new with Mesa Gig bag Shipping to U.K. address add £20.003 points -
Oh, is that Rod Stewart singing? I thought someone was mixing concrete.3 points
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Well, it was a bit subtle as when I was looking I was wondering if this was the midi out thing you were saying about, or if it was just the sounds of the FI. Seeing as the FI is a synth its a bit hard to say. But plastic on your keyboards - nice to see someone else who has pigeons in their room!3 points
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I eventually took a punt and bought a 32” Jazz style neck from China off eBay. It wasn’t as painful as I had imagined. It took over 3 weeks to arrive but when it did, it was in good condition and the import duty had been sorted. It was unfinished but had a nut installed and the frets had been nicely executed. The heel proved to be a little wider than the Fender standard, so I had to ease the neck pocket on a Precision body to fit it. Anyway I’m at risk of straying into build diary territory, so suffice to say I now having a working, lightweight, medium scale P bass with Jazz style neck. It sounds pretty good IMO, if a little bright (full size P body, so pickup is a little close to the bridge). The whole thing, including Tonerider pickup and Schaller machine heads cost me a little more than £200, plus a lot of finishing work. I still think Squier could sell a lot of medium scale P basses if they would only bite the bullet. Here it is in action:3 points
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Hey guys! You know the one, small, lightweight but packing serious tone and proper ceramic speakers. These combos are legendary for the right reason, this rig has mostly lived in my studio and has been recorded a fair bit but has not seen much gig action. Condition overall is fair, and of course it's in full working order, and sounds mega! I unfortunately need to gather some cash so it's got to go. I am based in Liverpool but travel a lot so meet ups are doable - I am travelling to Brighton on Sat 7th so passing a lot of the country and happy to do something for a quick sale.2 points -
V2 Thumpinator, the nice slim one that fits easily under pedalboards. This one has a custom 10M input so it can be used for piezo equipped instruments, as well as active basses or passive basses with a pedal/buffer in front of it (I have used this with a passive jazz directly in and it worked perfectly) I was always sceptical of these, however an old combo of mine was very boomy and I'd read these help so I bought one. I was very pleasantly surprised as it makes quite a bit of difference (to most rigs) it dramatically cuts everything below 25Hz, which is inaudible to human hearing but your bass rig will use power to reproduce, It really tightens the low end. £85 posted to UK only2 points -
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I will not look at the new website, I will not look at the new website, I will not look at the new website. Who am I kidding? Of course I will look at the new website😁2 points
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We could, and perhaps should, do a whole thread on eq and gain settings on the RB series of amps. I’m a big fan of higher boost settings, around 2 o’clock is where I’m at, and I’m not playing rock, it’s blues on a P bass with flats. Rob2 points
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Not too far from being launch in conjunction with the new website. Just a few things to write up and it should be good to go.2 points
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Yeah, I find the same with my 400RB Though I guess what sounds 'flat' can be quite subjective & can depend on choice of cab, room acoustics etc... Here's the settings that I perceive as 'flat'-ish, at least to my cloth ears with a couple of 12" Vanderkleys.2 points
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Having contacted Yamaha (part no longer available) and spoken to a couple of well known guitar repair shops it seems that the old BB TR nut is officially extinct and there's nothing equivalent that can be used as a replacement (most modern metric TRs have an M5 thread). So it was DIY time. I found some 10mm long brass M6 connector bolts on ebay. Only available from China but I ordered them and they arrived 3 weeks later. As standard, these need a 10mm wrench which is much too big for the TR recess on the bass so I filed the flats down to fit an 8mm wrench. Et voila! I have a couple of spare M6 bolts so if anyone else needs to do the same just get in touch. You'll have to do your own filing though!2 points
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Definitely Floaty. Reason; that enormous top horn makes the balance so good that you forget it's even on, in spite of it being a middle-weight.2 points
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All things being equal (which they rarely are) a pair of 10" cabs should be nearly 50% louder than a single 12" cab [arithmetically it would be (25x2) vs 36], but there are SO many other variables ...2 points
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Best wireless on the market2 points -
Thanks! Yep, Hotel California is a lesson in restraint. It’s a long pattern, and if you deviate it jumps right out.2 points
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Cheers, all! I’ve never rehearsed so much for anything in my life. I grew up with The Eagles in my DNA. I thought I knew all the ins-and-outs of all the arrangements, but when it came to it… turns out I was wrong. There’s so many little details and surprises hidden away in those songs. We’re lucky in that we’re blessed with a great Don & Glen, and everyone in the band is great crack. It’s good fun.2 points
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Hi @ezbass Good to hear that you are using the NS at least some times. Due to bands changing, and some venues not having much space, I have been through periods where I didn't play upright much. However, I "weaved" EUB into one of the bands - just to keep playing upright in a gig situation. Following that, a fiddle player joined another band I'm in, and it just seemed to immediately suit the sound a bit more. Plus, if I'm being honest, it made me a little less lazy about carting both EUB and Bass Guitar to some gigs. Then I joined another band, and they specifically wanted me to play upright - so Bingo! I was glad I had kept my hand in, so to speak. So you never know, there might just be a project out there for you, which involves more of you playing EUB. I also have to say, I get more comments when I play EUB than I ever do playing BG, or even when I play acoustic upright - EUB's are rather cool-looking instruments, it seems. Cheers now - enjoy your NS... they are cracking instruments.2 points
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Me too. I'm quite happy with my ear plugs, but I do worry about jamming ear wax into my ears every time I use them. Also one of the folks at one of our gigs was wearing a pair of over-ears and it got me thinking about alternatives.2 points
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Our drummer is quite pleased with the Vic Firths. Those alpines look fairly compact, maybe too small for old man ears. Interested in your findings! There's also a lot of over-ear protection available for the shooting/hunting stuff. No telling how they affect music quality. "that wouldn't work for me as we don't mic up the drums or mic/DI the bass)." One overhead mic in the room would do the trick, across from the drummer not over their cymbals.2 points
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Neither is Rod Stewart's now 😀2 points
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I am equally happy playing along with not my favourite songs. I tend to listen to songs on something that has a random mix and then just play whatever comes along in the shuffle, quite often songs you don't really know or wouldn't listen to, I do like the enjoyment of working it out on the fly and some songs really give you different ideas on playing. Or sometimes just doing whole other basslines than are already there.2 points
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ignition is hollow contemporary has centre block2 points
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EICH T900 900w Black Edition bass head Mint as new condition Awesome sounding amp with a very clear punchy tone, amazingly light and powerful. One of the best amps I’ve played but circumstances are that I’m quitting playing live and this must go Shipping Included in U.K.2 points -
Nicely balanced sound, tricky with that many guitarists!2 points
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You do not mention budget. I don't play heavy rock but two modern 12s would surely suffice. I down traded my Monaco to a 10" Monza as the Monaco wasmore than I needed. I would look at either a Barefaced Big Twin or two LFSys Monacos. Two Monacos will be lighter and a £few hundred cheaper. The two LFSys will be about 114cm high stacked but the dispersion means you will not need the stand or box.2 points
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My 32" scale Zoot Boudica!2 points
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Hi folks I have always loved the look of Gibson EBs, possibly/probably influenced by some of my favourite bassists using them, but I have been able to find 'that' bass. Not easy to find a luthier who offers them either, however I noticed a build by Alex at AGH and asked him if he would make me something similar and here we are. Specs in brief are: Rosewood top over a 5-pc maple wenge neck through with cherry wings, 32" medium scale. Lower horn shaped to suit me so somewhat asymmetrical. Artec Mudbucker with series parallel switch and a Thunderbird style bridge pickup. V/V/T controls. Gotoh and BadAss harware (mostly because they were in my spares drawer). Sounds mega!2 points
