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New short scale bass incoming so this needs to go to fund it. Now £2250 I never thought I would have to do this but since I ruptured my shoulder falling off a ladder, which resulted in a replacement shoulder operation, I struggle to play 34" scale basses for any length of time. I have therefore had to move to short scale basses and so I am selling some of my long scale instruments. So here is my 2018 Overwater Progress Series IV through neck 34” scale four string made for me by those brilliant guys in Carlisle. The body wood is ash with a walnut top and matching headstock and rosewood fingerboard. Hardware, pickups and preamp are Overwater’s own brand. Controls are volume and blend with a three band EQ. The volume knob has a push/pull application that brightens up the sound. When I had the bass made for me in 2018 I asked for the body to be chambered with the result that it weighs a mere 7.5lbs. It is a great instrument, in excellent condition, and comes with a Hiscox unbranded hard case. Sorry to see this one go but needs must I'm afraid. I must be realistic about it and accept that my limitations are not going to improve and it should go to someone who can make full use of it. The price new would be well in excess of £3,500 so I think I’m asking a fair price for it – but the market will decide I suppose. Payment by bank transfer and collection from Leeds although I am prepared to meet up within a reasonable distance from Leeds if that helps.18 points -
Sunday's board looked like this The combination of the Pulp n Peel at the start and the BDI 21 at the end before the power amp was exquisite. The FI did multiple jobs from synth bass, to wah, through octaves and all points in between. A small sweet board. The chorus is the best I've tried, the Death Saw well named. I tamed it with a clean blend courtesy of the LS-2.9 points
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After watching an old Led Zeppelin documentary on TV recently, I got terrible GAS for a sunburst Jazz Bass. I've had a Fender Jazz in the past - a lovely Mexi model, purchased from this very forum, but I never really clicked with it. The GAS would not go away and when I saw a beat up Aria STB Jazz bass on FaceBook Marketplace for £40, I thought that would cure it. My initial plan was to replace practically everything with shiny new bits and hope for the best. I tested it briefly and all was good, so I set about removing the many layers of stickers and filth and cleaned it up. It soon became apparent that it didn't need much in the way of upgrading... I'm not a fan of the Aria headstock shape, so out came the jigsaw and once it was reshaped and oiled, I applied my oh-so-funny trademark decals. After it was cleaned and set up, I cranked it up through my gigging rig and it sounded fantastic! Funky and articulate, just like I wish I was. Just to make sure I wasn't dreaming, I took it to both my gigs last weekend to try it out in the wild. I received no scowls from the sound engineers at the sound checks, so it got a run out. Again, it delivered the goods. Hardware is good, solid and accurate, the pickups are more than adequate and even the stock strings are great. I took them off, boiled them and put them back on as I didn't want to risk a brand new set. This thing is great. And brand new, they're only £209! For an investment of £40, plus £13 for the replacement plate and a few hours of my spare time (and an old tugbar), I've got a great sounding, cool looking instrument. If anyone is looking for a cheapo bass for whatever reason you could do a lot worse than one of these. Here's a few before and after pics:8 points
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NBD - Ibanez 30TH5PE Just arrived via an ex band mate now living up in Edinburgh - was collection only from there, which would have ruled it out for me, but a stroke of luck that I had a former bandmate who has relocated to that same city, and is also often back down in London with work.8 points
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My very first bass arrived today: Squier Affinity Jazz Bass in charcoal metallic grey. Now the journey begins.. I am 50, it's definitely NOT a midlife crisis. 😁8 points
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2011 Stingray Classic for sale, with original hardshell case. Features ebony fingerboard and roasted birdseye gloss neck. Excellent condition, all works as it should, including the foam string mutes on the bridge. First of all, in the interest of being thorough, a few small cosmetic issues worth mentioning: There is a scratch on the "hip" of the bass (see pic, which looks a hundred times worse than it actually is!) There are a few tiny lacquer dinks around the top edge of the headstock (see pic and zoom in) The hardshell case has had a bash at some point in one of the corners (see pic, one of the raised "fins" on the corner of the case is cracked but the case itself is still structurally sound otherwise) A couple of the pole pieces on the pickup have blackened slightly over time, purely a cosmetic issue (once again, see pics) Other than these minor issues the bass is in excellent nick and is extremely pretty indeed!😍I bought it a year ago, but have hardly played it (think I've done three gigs on it, if that!) It's mostly been played at home. Would really love to keep this but it's not getting the use it deserves and I really need to raise some funds for other pressing issues. As well as the original case, there are a pair of Ernie Ball strap locks included (pictured) I'd really prefer not to post this, but if absolutely necessary it can be posted at the buyer's expense. I'm based in Liverpool, viewing welcome. Can deliver personally, within reason, meet halfway or whatever. We'll cross that bridge when we come to it. Any questions, please ask away... UK BUYERS ONLY PLEASE 👍6 points -
Tried the Neptunium live and it sounded massive! FoH guy was so happy with my tone as much as I was. Been putting together some demo of the Neptunium since there’s none in youtube atm. Looking forward to finish it.6 points
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Don't worry, in my head I might think it but I wouldn't do that to fellow musicians and the audience no matter the circumstances.6 points
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Awesome bass - great variety of tones, super powerful actives, recently set up, lovely low action. I really love the way this bass looks, the bound body is superb and drew my eye originally. Played it a few times but it's generally left in it's case - which no bass should ever do! I've spotted that there are a couple of marks on the font - really difficult to photo so I've highlighted them, there might be more but that is all I can find so any others should be smaller. Comes with original case and original Ernie ball strap locks (and I'll chuck the nice wide padded strap in too!) More photos on request. Price is + UK postage (we can decide on how it is shipped etc etc)5 points -
Don't be that sound guy. You're better than that.5 points
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Might we have found evidence of 'innovation' from Fender then? 🤭5 points
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I had already bought a used CV rosewood neck to stick on there. Might be all in the head, but it feels a little less sticky than the gloss and a little warmer sounding. The bass balances a bit better as well now with a slightly lighter neck. Think I'll keep it like this for a while.5 points
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After months of trying to hunt down a EBMM Stingray shortie in the UK I finally gave up. I’ve managed to meet my shorty needs with a Sandy Lionel and Sterling ss Ray, I was a bit wary on the Sterling but I’ve concluded that some decent pots and tuners will turn it into a more than decent bass. So with some money spare i decided some Starry Night goodness was required…..5 points
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Have you ever been to Marnhull? Have you even heard of it? Before I joined this band I hadn’t, but there’s an RBL club there in deepest North Dorset, and we’ve gigged there regularly, most recently being last Saturday. Its location is down a country back-road in the middle of nowhere so there aren’t any noise problems, but this time there were many ‘road’ (eg lane) closures for repair, and rumours of severe flooding in the area were rife. Anyway, I got there with no trouble and we set up in good time for a band chat and a few bevies before kick-off at 8.30. At this point the club organiser decided to alter our timings from 8.30-9.30 + 10.00- 11.00 to 8.30 – 10.00 and 10:15 – 11:30 so more raffle tickets could be sold, I think. After an exchange of views (especially as it’s the lowest-paying gig we do) we agreed to shift everything to the right by 15 minutes as a compromise, sticking to 2 x 1 hour sets. That said, the club is in a very up-together building with great acoustics, enthusiastic dancers and (amazingly) a nice green-room right next to the stage area, letting me change into my ska hat and shades out of sight before my sax set. I’m currently using the Squier Mustang bass procured from @WoodinBlack of this parish for the first set, replete with flats, changing to my H-B Mustang-a-like with rounds for the stompy second set; amp is AG700 with a Darkglass 212N 1000w cab and Nux radio link. For the saxoholics, I use my least-valuable but ear-splitting 1969 Conn 10m Tenor with Nux radio mic to ponce about with out on the dance-floor. In the end it was an enjoyable evening, with our drummer’s young teenage grandson playing ‘Wipeout’ with us to open the second set. It was his first ever public performance and that’s a real drum workout – kudos to him! My Satnav has an obsession with back-roads, so it decided to send me home via lord-knows-where to get onto a main road. This is bandit country, total darkness, no houses, and as it happened some prodigious flooding lurking around 90-degree bends, which had drowned several small saloon cars. Fortunately, the Jeep Cherokee once again justified its £710 road tax and got me through, no problem! Pix are of the stage setup pre-start with our lady singist checking the set-list, and then a long view of the hall with our promo poster!5 points
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Just got this! I'm impressed! It's from 2010 I'm into metallic colours right now!4 points
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For some people it is. For me it is not. I'm under no illusion about my future but I can't live then, I can only live today. I've wasted enough years of my life in jobs I detested thank you very much. Now I'm earning what little I get on my terms. The mental health benefits alone make it worthwhile.4 points
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Addendum to my post above - just received a pic of me being a saxonob again, complete with hat and shades, band's playing 'Geno'. Our gitrist is a teacher, and obviously agrees that 'academic inspiration, I gave him none..."4 points
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I don't think they are aware as they're new in town. However in a twist of fate I'm doing the sound for a small open air festival next month and I've been told they are first on. So I'll get the opportunity. Plus I'll make sure I give their sound special attention!4 points
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Yeah, it's a tough one for sure. I'd like to think that some of a performance like that still lands with the audience and perhaps gets reflected on in favourable terms after the fact, but without question it can be dispiriting in the here-and-now when it's happening to you on stage. Because I was personally having fun playing with some different people in a style that I really enjoy but rarely get to take out, I was still fully invested in keeping the energy in the performance, even in the face of general apathy. If I get a call to do some more (hopefully in a more suitable venue with a more appreciative crowd and fewer pogo sticks) then we'll know it helped to sugar the pill.4 points
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For sale or trade this AST Bass made in Spain Body : Alder Neck : Flame Maple Fretboard : Rosewood with blocks Preamp : Nordstrand Pickups : Nordstrand Hardware : Hipshot Weight 3.8kg Price : 1550€3 points -
Please note only available until week end. F/s My Laney Digbeth rig. All in excellent condition except for small mark on cab as shown in pics. The rig is just under 12 months old and is a power house. Reason for sale is I’ve just moved back to GK which I have played for most of my giging life. Any trial with various bass’s available . Collection from Stoke. Poss meet up distance depending.Possible trades for 5 string bass’s. What they say. The Laney DIGBETH DB500H is a stunning 500 Watt Bass head combining a classy vintage look with ultra-modern functionality. It’s no wonder that this is the bass amp of choice for the legendary Nathan East who relies on the DB500H’s range of FET and Tube tones to deliver night after night at some of the world’s biggest gigs. Nathan East knows great tone and demands it wherever he performs…Whether that is with Eric Clapton at the Royal Albert Hall, performing at Ronnie Scotts, or on the road with his jazz quartet, Fourplay. Nathan East depends on the DB500H for beautiful tones and the DB00H is dripping in them! The Laney DIGBETH DB500H is powerful, portable and has already become the new standard for bass players like ‘While She Sleeps’ bassist – Arran McKenzie, McFly bassist - Dougie Poynter, Tom Odell’s bassist- Max Gough, Dan Pugsley (Skindred) Bob Hardy (Franz Ferdinand) Kalan Adam (Attila) Charlie Fowler (Mahalia) Rudi Creswick (Tom Misch) and many more. So whether you play blistering Metal, jazz Fusion or anything in-between, the Laney DIGBETH DB500H has you covered. Don’t take our word for it though…listen to all of the customers who love the DB500H for its punchy tones, ample headroom, and user-friendly controls. Isn’t it time you joined our family too? The Digbeth DBV410-4 is designed for the bass player who demands a powerful and dynamic single compact cabinet set up. Loaded with 4x10” vintage-voiced HH Black Label series ceramic drivers, the DBV410-4 is designed to accentuate the impressive midrange punch and tone of the drivers working together in a tuned cabinet. It delivers superb top-end tone thanks to the 1” LaVoce Compression driver, and its warm vintage tone is at home on any stage or studio gig. The DBV410-4 matches with either the DB500H or DB200H Digbeth heads. Specs 600 WATTS 4 X 10” HH Black Label Ceramic Drivers 1" LaVoce DF10 Compression Driver Compression Driver On/Off Compression Driver Full/Half 4 Ohms impedance Combi Socket (Speakon compatible twist and 6.3MM jack) Side mounted grab handles 500 Watts RMS FET & TUBE pre amp sections - footswitchable Mixable FET & TUBE pre amp sections 3 band EQ Selectable MID pre-shape EQ curves TILT 'EQ Seesaw' function XLR Balanced DI out Pre/Post selectable 6.35mm phones out with level control 3.5mm stereo Aux IN - with level FX loop Tuner out Combi Socket (Speakon Compatible twist lock and 6.3mm Jack) Ground Lift Remote footswitch socket 2 channels FET Volume3 points -
Pristine 2013 MIJ Jaguar bass, with the series/parallel switch and 2-band active EQ. No dings or marks of any kind, had a full service a couple of months ago with the pickups freshly refoamed. Fully shielded so doesn't suffer from the grounding problems that plagued these models. 4.4kg overall weight, only ever been played with flatwounds so has very little fret wear considering it's age. Currently fitted with a fresh set of standard gauge LaBella Deep Talking Bass flats, nowhere near broken in yet. It's got a lovely gurgling Jazz growl with plenty of scope for tonal modification. The only issue is a tiny gap at one side of skunk stripe down the middle of the neck. Asked about filling it in when it was being serviced and the tech just shrugged, they sometimes do that over time apparantly, it's not in danger of coming loose or falling out. It's not really noticeable when playing but you can feel it when you pick the guitar up. Edit: This has been filled, sanded and buffed out, it's still visible if you know to look for it and you can feel it if you run the soft pad of your thumb down the skunk stripe, but you can't notice it when playing any more. Replaced the strap buttons with outsized Gotoh ones, they're not the best lookers but are super secure, as long as your strap holes aren't gaping open there's no need for additional straplocks. Still have the original silver strap buttons, along with the original parchment pickguard. Love this axe but it's time to face the fact that my back can't support full scale guitars since I slipped a disc, every time I wear this for more than 20 minutes or so I'm in pain for days afterwards so it's time for someone else to enjoy it. Edit: and here's a couple of shots in the daylight, so you can see what it actually looks like:3 points -
I've started a new health regime on the recommendations of a vicious, malicious and entirely disingenuous 'friend' who recommended a daily cold shower to blow away the effects of my chronic fatigue. It's appalling. Absolutely hellish. However, it works so I don't want to stop doing it. But I hate it. So today I hit on a new plan. Play a raucous sing a long tune while I'm in there, really loud, and hopefully distracting. It did the job. Admirably. I went for California Uber Alles by the Dead Kennedys. And it was sufficiently uplifting and helped purge me of all the appropriate emotions. Not too long either! What would you choose?3 points
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The sockets get a bit mucky over time, and the contacts that normally touch when there is no jack in the socket can stop letting the signal. A short patch lead between the two sockets means you're not relying on those contacts and instead the signal travels through the cable. A squirt of electrical contact cleaner in the sockets may be enough to clean up the contacts. The lead will still probably make a better contact though, because plugging and unplugging the lead will tend to keep the contacts clean.3 points
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Id love to see where the Evri ones end up 😀3 points
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One Cioks DC7 3d printed, (may not be 100% working ) to see how it would fit under the pedalboard. It's in white PETG as that was on the printer. As the cables for the DC7 come out of the side, it needs quite a lot of space left to right. Looks like it would fit though. I would need to design a mounting bracket for it. the DC7 comes with a miserly two screw holes on one side only. It has an optional "grip" bracket but thats for Pedaltrain boards, clearly this is not. Easiest to make two simple U shaped brackets (a very rectangular U shape in reality) and screw into the extrusions. Thats the nice thing about extrusions, no drilling, no tapping, a simple M5 bolt and associated t-nut I still might look at the Harley Benton as that has the cables coming out the front as that might be neater. The Cioks does look very good kit. Rob3 points
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I reamed out the holes and fit standard 1/2" tuners. Absolutely no help to you whatsoever, but have some free Bronco pron.3 points
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My first bass was one of those. Weighed roughly the same as Geoff Capes! 😄3 points
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4 string Sire V7 2nd Gen Jazz bass. Lovely bass just don't play it.. Active/passive switchable, rounded edged neck, plays and sounds lush - near new condition. Only had light indoor use. Comes with - upgraded Schaller Strap Locks -Fender Leopard Skin Strap -StandTiger GST14 Universal Folding Guitar Stand, Black -Fender Deluxe Instrument Cable, Angled/Straight, 3m/10ft, Black Tweed + Boss Digital Clip On Tuner TU-02 Pickup only please from Southend On Sea. Weight: 4,350 kg / 9.59 lbs2 points -
In response to a few enquiries, I've removed the hipshot ultralite hardware/pinegrove strap/straplocks and put this back to stock. No trades, shipping possible. Nordstrand Acinonyx in white with an extra Tort pickguard, a beautifully fitting Gator Icon gigbag and 2 sets of strings. It's currently fitted LaBella Low Tension Flats, and a set of D'addario EXL 50-105 roundwounds is in the bag. Original chickenhead knob included. I have also pictured a small crack in the finish around the neck pocket... I have seen this on most of these, just for full disclosure. . . . . . . .2 points -
Just ordered the 600w version. Wife chipping in so it'll form part of my birthday stuff, so I won't actually get my hands on it for five weeks.2 points
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As new Pod Express Bass with box and papers and brand new power supply. (They don’t come with them). £125.00 posted to mainland UK2 points -
The guy is just fantastic. You might remember him from his incredible voice and live playing on a piano and his guitar with a loop pedal. A great multi instrumentalist. He reminds me of Ole Borud.2 points
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Just got my old Sunn Mustang P Bass back I loaned it out years ago to my friend and low and behold he turned up with it out of the blue, I can honestly say I had literally forgotten about it and thought I’d never see it again lol, it’s still plays okay and I reckon after a bit of TLC it’ll be okay for a second bass, bit buzzy acoustically but can’t hear it with headphones, needs a new set of strings and set up but a pleasant surprise. I know there just a cheap Bass but it’s probably getting on 40 year old so definitely a vintage vibe going on, unfortunately it’s one of the original models with no truss rod but we’ll see how it turns out, fingers crossed, chuffed to bits it’s turned up after all these years.2 points
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I want 4 gigs a week minimum. I don't always get that though. I'm in (or am 1st dep for) 7 bands and yet I mostly only get 3 a week. I seldom ever get paid enough. However I don't go to a 'job' 5 days a week, so I'm still winning.2 points
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As Swiss Toni would say, ply it with fine wines & Belgian chocolates.2 points
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That's a pretty common fault when the switching jack sockets go (edit the switch is normally on the return). A small patch lead makes sure your send always goes to your return and the signal keeps running without the middleman so to speak!2 points
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I followed the same path had the Monaco and traded that for a Monza. Nice and light but I use mine for backline and is is more than man enough for any gig I have done with either of my bands. One of my bands asked where the rest of my rig was when I first turned up with the Monaco, Of course I had to turn up to 5.5 (half way to 11) and was very loudly asked to turn it down. Nothing was said when I changed to the 10" Monza.2 points
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I must try this as my fatigue is driving me mad. Glad it's working for you. Might go for Welcome To The Jungle 😁2 points
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Bit of an impulse buy (brand new) during the summer, egged-on by my wife who was really taken with it as I was noodling in the shop. I've been really happy with four strings for a long time now, so surprised myself that I was so keen on a 5 string again. I love the look, the lightweight body and so on. But, in playing it more, the combination of belly, short-arsedness, small hands and the bass' body shape means I'm struggling to comfortably play the low notes on the B and E strings. Home use only. As such, I wonder if there's any fellow bass chatters out there who have the 4 string; non-multi-scale 5 string or possibly the short scale, multi-scale 5 string version they'd be up for swapping? Specific models would be: EHB1500, EHB1505, EHB1505SMS. I would consider a part-ex for the non-fancy would types: EHB1000. EHB1005 maybe even EHB1005F. My bass is pretty much in as-new condition, comes with the gig-bag, ramp, adjustment tool and unopened set of Schaller strap locks (shop couldn't find the ones that came with the bass!). I've but £1100 as a price, but largely because I have to say something. Really would just like to swap or part-ex as outlined above. If someone wanted to offer me a deal involving a Yamaha BBP34 or BB1024x, a nice Fender American P or J Bass, I'd be up for that potentially. I'm in Chepstow, happy to travel a bit to meet up and do a deal. Only got the one pic handy, happy to provide more when I can.2 points -
Presto Lights or Ultralights might be a good choice if you like the sound. THey're quite low tension and they also work with a magnetic pickup if that's a requirement. I'm happy with mine, they sometimes come up used in the for-sale forum here. Liking the concept of uptight bass but I'm not sure I want to hear about your experiments with black nylons @Beedster. What you get up to at weekends is your own concern 🙂2 points
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Not any more - moved to Newcastle. Which I'll accept - has been Scottish a few times over the course of history... I just ordered a guard from Brian for my Jaguar H, and he did a pickguard for my G&L Tribute LB-100 a while back - top notch stuff.2 points
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Ewe Shook Me All Night Long - AC/Fleecy2 points
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Earlpilanz aka Brian Pillans is based in the UK, so I have no idea why ebay would say he doesn’t ship here — it was probably a glitch on the link you clicked. I have a few pickguards he made, and they are top notch, as is Brian’s service.2 points
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After he was on BBC4 last night? (The four-hander piano section was particularly excellent)2 points
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You're kidding, right? I know there's been a rush on prices for all basses* recently but Stingrays have over doubled in price in the past 3-4 years. * all things, to be fair2 points
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Couple of gigs at the weekend. Friday night was playing at a wedding with the blues band - I know, I couldn’t quite get it either. Venue was a nice country hotel that I’ve done many times before in my old function outfit. Arrived in good time to find another band soundchecking, hadn’t realised they were on as well. Good thing though, as it meant we could set up in front of them, play an hour as guests arrived and then quick pack down and out. We played the more commercial stuff in our repertoire and actually got a few up dancing, but it was a bit of a strange situation - the bride and groom are fans of ours so they called the shots on who they wanted I guess. I used my Precision Lyte into the Rumble 500 combo, and it was fine as usual. We got packed down fairly quickly, and then myself and the drummer availed ourselves of the rather nice hot buffet whilst listening to the function band. Home by just gone 10pm so not too shabby. Sunday evening was another of our trips up to Scarborough with the acoustic duo to play at The Lookout cafe bar on the pier in the harbour. Weather was great despite storm warnings, and another full house at the venue including an old friend who sometimes joins us on bigger gigs playing keys. Usual request format , with standout tunes being some jazz standards ( All the way, Moon River and They can’t take that away from me ), our version of ‘Green Onions’ (which I’m unsure that the requestee knew was a Hammond organ feature), and finished up with some Floyd - ‘Wish you were here’ into ‘Another brick in the wall’. Another enjoyable evening, and we return there in a couple of weeks. 😊2 points
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End caps and velcro came, I've glued the handles together and put velcro and end caps on and it all looks nice. The end caps are bit cheap, but not to worry. The pictures make the handles look like sh1t. They're not! The velcro blends in fine. I'll look for a PSU to put underneath in slow time. Am trying to find a 12V/500mA PSU with a +ve centre pole. Struggling a bit through old ones. Rob2 points
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As you can see from the photos, it's a reddish brown colour. In photo 2, the sunlight coming through the window was stronger, which seemed to really make the colour brighter. I have mostly switched to Short Scale for gigging bass guitars, but the neck on this is slimmer than my P bass, and its not overly heavy at around 3.5kg. I'll hang on to this unless I come across a lightweight short scale fretless. Really enjoying playing this bass. But I promised Mrs S that I would reduce the collection. Now, someone please buy my P bass. 😀2 points
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