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Right, this is where it ends (famous last words 🙄). Both serve a purpose atm though.5 points
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Selling this lovely bass amp as i have been of the IEM fraternity for 5 years now and this is just going to waste. The original TTE 500 with the class A/B output as opposed to the class D of the TTE 501. Can go from from squeaky clean to old school valve amp warmth. Built in compressor that's surprisingly musical...pretty sure there's a valve dedicated purely to the compressor. Best to check the facts and figures from Markbass Used this with a couple of different cabs and I found heft of the sound and the sheer volume of this thing to be completely at odds with the 6kg weight. Naturally this was especially loud when paired with the Barefaced cab that I also have for sale. The picture of the two together is to show how well they fit should anyone be interested in both...the cab is not part of this sale The top is an open grille and your beer will spill in there if you place it on there, so please don't place it on there...after all, the drummer doesn't keep a pint on the floor tom. When I bought this used circa 2018 the two little bars on the front seemed to be on a wonk and haven't moved a bit since then. It seems to be a recurring theme for these amps but it never bothered me as it's only really noticeable if you inspect closely. As with the Barefaced cab, After 2021 this has had minimal use and has largely been powered up once a year to check all is still good. This was played through and turned up last night and all is still sounding fab. Comes with original carry bag, kettle lead and a couple of speakon cables. Collection with a cup of tea preferred from Warboys, Cambs PE28 but can post for £14 or possibly meet5 points -
NAMM= Not Available until Mid May5 points
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I just made something to stick on my pedal board next to the pedal, as there's no way I'm ever going to remember all the extra control assignments. I figured it might come in handy for other people, so here it is.5 points
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The BlingRay?5 points
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All sorted - I gave him a call and explained5 points
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Ibanez Iceman: Usually I'd say this sort of shaped bass isn't my bag, it's a specific rock/metal genre sort of look (which I don't tend to play), not having the upper horn but adding an extended lower one is an impractical design that doesn't balance well when standing and doesn't fit that well when sitting, it looks like quite a 'slab' sort of design with right-angle edges that would be uncomfortable, matte paint jobs are often a bit delicate,. It's a lot of style over ergonomics and practicality .....but it is stylish! I perhaps like the look of it enough to overlook boring practicalities. (although I think they've missed a trick by not having gold inlays). £889 seems a reaasonable price too. https://www.ibanez.com/eu/products/detail/icb620_1p_01.html I also like the look of the new catchily named SR1320SB. And it does seem a more practical shape than the Iceman as well as having better pickups and preamp. (costs £1,299 though which I think is perhaps a bit steep). I'd need to pick one with the right woodgrain pattern though as some can look a bit like someone has been at the office party and sat on a photocopier! The white one would immediately get called a Zebra Bass. A similar look to the new Dingwall Sol, must be a 2026 thing.5 points
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Hi guys! Yesterday this popped up on my Facebook and I fell in love with it. admittedly, it’s not everybody’s cup of tea, but I’ve never been one for anything normal. I bought it from a lad in Italy (I believe he’s on here somewhere). I paid around £700 for it, not including the postage. I’m not interested in what people think it’s worth. I am, however interested to find any information about it or if anyone else has ever seen it before or has anything similar. For example: was it done as a limited edition in the factory (it says limited edition on the stock).. was it done as an aftermarket modification.. Whatever the answers are, I’m very excited to get this on stage because I think it’s wonderful. fyi - it’s not real snake skin I’m assuming it’s some form of leather wrap.4 points
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ah good I was just thinking the Sterling line was not confusing enough already4 points
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Thought of a 2nd i've always fancied. A Barrington, First time i saw one of these was on the cover of Randy Covens (R.I.P.) Funk Me Tender, Ghost built by ESP (before they were ESP) never seen one this side of the pond4 points
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That looks like a nice Spector ruined by art students.4 points
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Is that tone leather?4 points
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After putting this off time and time again I'm now selling the best speaker I will ever own. I went the option for the speaker pole mount fitted on this just in case i ever want this directed right into my face. 5 years of IEM gigs has brought this decision about. Bought new from Barefaced late 2019, Used for a handful of gigs with Bootleg Boss and then light home use in 2020 (sic) A few more gigs with Bootleg Boss in 2021 before defecting to a band with IEMs. Since then this has been used at home appx once a year just to check it's all good. Very well looked after and in near mint condition. Checked over last night and sounding perfect. I used this exclusively with a Markbass TTE 500 amp which is also up for sale. The piccie with Markbass in is purely to show what a cute couple they are and is not included in the sale. Oops, I have just realised that I didn't take a picture of the cover...I'll get that sorted soonly Collection and a cuppa preferred from Warboys, Cambs PE28 or can post Parcelforce 48 for £18 or possibly meet3 points -
Aria are releasing a 40th anniversary Sb bass to honour Cliff Bet it will steep price wise but id love to give one of these a go3 points
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I'm moving this on as since getting an HX Stomp, I've only been using this as a clean DI, and it's seems like a waste! I bought it off here unboxed with the dual lock stuck to the back, so I don't have any of the manuals etc, but will ensure the pedal is well packed. It has lived on my pedalboard the last few years and done a couple of hundred gigs in that time so there are plenty of signs of use, but everything works as you'd expect. I've tried to photograph everything as accurately as possible! Collection from Leeds or can add on postage if preferred.3 points -
I bought this bass about a year ago on a bit of an impulse and wondered if anyone knows a bit more about them or has had one. From a bit of googling I think the model is Fender Japan TNB 110 SPL and whilst a Precision body shape, is clearly a bit different with the pick up layout, hollow body f hole and telecaster style headstock. Think the TNB means Thinline Bass and presume SPL means Special, not sure about the 110... There are a couple of short threads on them here and elsewhere but not much info and I suspect a not often seen bass ?.3 points
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Latest one. Really looking forward to try this out with other IE pedals and see how they all interact.3 points
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Need!!!3 points
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Assuming they go back on @ped's agreement, and to be fair, they have form, you can't go wrong with Newtone strings, made in the UK3 points
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Ahem. *Coughs in Yamaha*3 points
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Looks like it should be ok!3 points
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Human memory is very unreliable. Everytime you recall something it gets changed ever so slightly and written back with the changes. This is why two people can have completely different versions of the same event and why police use notebooks. Playing music is the same as telling stories. Everytime you play something, an embellishment creeps in, another member will adjust to the embellishment, another member will adjust to that adjustment. Any covers band who says they play it exactly as the original are deluding themselves unless they're regularly referring back to the original. I've had issues when practicing at home and finding the song completely different to what we play, at that point there is no point in referring to the original recording other than for V,C,M structure and chord progressions. Even bass lines will have changed to create an arrangement that works with our instrumentation. We play a lot of pop that has strings, brass, synth, piano, orchestra, drum machines etc. We have Drums, bass and guitar.3 points
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You guys change your strings?3 points
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Aria Pro II Cliff Burton Signature Bass SB-CLB.3 points
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No, simply an optical illusion I've tried a few multiscale basses, all really nice stuff, but I'm not sure that the fanned frets really makes enough of a difference to me at least. The physics behind it all makes perfect sense, but when it comes to actually just playing, I'm not sure it worth all the hassle. Being a bit of a short arse, and having played a 36" bass for a few years, I just prefer to be able to play without having to worry about the impact on my body. 31.5" just fits me perfectly with no real compromises. The low B at 31.5" works great with good strings, helped massively by luthier voodoo from Alan at AC Guitars, and everything above that seems all the better for the shorter scale. It has the weight and added low end you get from a short scale, with a bit more clarity and definition, and the G and C strings are super sweet and full sounding. Can you tell I love it?3 points
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It's a belter. You remember those 'Rock Family Trees' things? I often thought it would be a blast to have one with this band's history on it.3 points
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Some of these prejudices can be quite deep.3 points
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Decided that playing only fivers would be a good idea for the originals band so took the HB MB5 to rehearsal tonight. I need more fiver practice (despite using it on Monday for a couple of songs). But it did put a grin on the lead guitarist's face (he's really a bass player). Also came up with a meme to sum up my evening... Yes, one song's arrangement got to the point where I bemoaned our lack of a flip chart or whiteboard.3 points
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I'm going to try and summarise this as a set of mathematical equations to try and work it all out. I'm not sure English is capable or sufficient. Slightly nervous I may need to either rebuild the whole of maths to incorporate this OR enter the realm of quantum mechanics to solve.3 points
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It subtly changes the sound, and gives people yet another thing to endlessly debate the virtues of on an electric bass3 points
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I bought this at the beginning of 2024 then promptly quit playing 😂 I had it stored in a cupboard and only remembered about it towards the end of last year so got it out and used it for a couple of the Christmas gigs. It's a U serial number which could be 1996 or 2010 but I think that it's more likely to be 2010. From memory it features an ash body, maple neck with rosewood board & block inlays and US pickups. Before I used it I gave it a full set up including adjusting the truss rod so everything is working as it should. It comes with 2 gig old Hybrid Slinkies. Its in pretty good condition for a 15 year old bass with a few light scratches here and there - the worst ding is pictured but it's right at the edge of the body so difficult to see. It comes with it's original standard issue Fender Japan gig bag. It also comes with the bridge cover fitted but never had a pickup cover with it when I bought it. It sounds incredible and I am only selling it as I have far too many basses so am aiming to get down to 2 - a main bass and a backup. I can't remember what I paid for it and am having trouble finding sold examples of this so have started it at £1100 but am open to offers. It's something a bit different as it has the blocks & binding, 3 bolt neck plate, bullet truss rod, US pickups and matching headstock but if you think I'm way off on the pricing and are interested in the bass, then send me a message and we can see if we can work something out. I have the original packaging for this so can post it. The weight is coming in at a reasonable 9.8lbs using the on and off the scales method so it's no lightweight nor is it a boat anchor. I prefer payment by bank transfer and have done this many times with other members on the forum as a buyer and as a seller. If you are too far away to collect then I am happy for you to arrange a courier to collect it. If you are concerned about couriering it then I may have a solution 😉3 points -
Pink!!!3 points
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New products announced at NAMM 2026: Bass: Andertons and Bass Direct have NAMM 2026 lists Ibanez Mode range (active Jazz types) and Iceman Dingwall Sol Cort GB short scale 2026 Stingray Amps & Cabs Ashdown UK RBM series of Amps and Cabs Genzler lightweight cabs Aguilar Pedals: Boss GX-1B Tech 21 SansAmp Programmable Bass Driver & Geddy Lee Amalgamation Signature Chorus Quad cortex mini Walrus Audio Mantle Analogue Bass Preamp EHX interface pedal Casio Dimension Shifter Aguilar: compressor, ocatamizer And some other stuff that might be of interest: Korg KAOSS Pad V effects pad Korg microAudio interfaces Nord Electro 7 keyboard And if you can't decide between stage monitors or IEMs: Groove Thing.!2 points
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For sale Pedulla Thunderbolt 5 Year 1997 AAA Flame Maple Top Maple Body Bolt-On 2-Piece Quartersawn Maple Neck Rosewood Fingerboard 34" Scale Bartolini Preamp and pickups price : 1950€2 points -
So much better than the purple one.2 points
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https://bassmusicianmagazine.com/2026/01/gear-news-spector-unveils-one-of-one-50th-anniversary-custom-shop-bass/2 points
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I’ve used D’addario EXL 170s on my Dano Longhorn for eons, and never had a duff one or any other problems. I’ve got used to the sound of them so much I’d find it hard to change now I think. They last a long time for me, but I do have quite dry hands and can make strings last a long time.2 points
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Looks like they're bringing their RM series production to the UK, and calling it the UK-RBM series. Website hasn't caught up yet and links are currently 404. There are new cabinets to go with the amplifiers. All very tasty stuff.2 points
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Better pics, and hopefully some audio/video coming, but for now, here's the bass with my 4 string ACG Salace SC E Type from 2024, both 31.5" scale.2 points
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In August 2024 I handed over the bass to the guy who always did the electronics for my builds. He was going to build the tube pre-amp and modify the Aguilar TKC compressor to fit into the effects cavity. We had already discussed this back and forth with the customer and myself. The electronics guy had also built a Frog FX1 as a test case for this project. But all this took way too long. I started to fear this bass would never see the light of day. After more than 14 months I asked the bass back. The electronics were not completely ready yet. But my patience (and faith) had run out. I brought it to a friend of mine who has a degree in electronics. He checked the electronics and cleaned up the mess. Now it is finally ready. Everything works.2 points
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That is jaw-dropping and mind-boggling at the same time! Fabulous work!2 points
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Applied the lettering to the effects panel: Sprayed a couple of layers clear lacquer: Applied the logo decals: Put it all in place: Polished it: Mounted the hardware: Customer provided the Goto ST-31 Stealth tuners. Around that time these were already pretty hard to find since Gotoh had stopped making them. Not sure if the difference in buttons was an ergonomical choice? Or maybe he couldn't find two identical sets of four?2 points
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The Ubertar contraption was not height adjustable. So I had to come up with a solution. I made a pickup ring and a base plate. With a screw in each corner I could tilt the base plate to the desired height. The other pickup was my own design. So no surprises there: Then stained the top: Stained the back and sides too: And sprayed several layers of clear:2 points
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Glued the pearloid binding in the channel: Route the big cavity for the sliding pickup: And the other one for the Quad Bucker: Test fitted the Ubertar sliding pickup system. This pickup contraption was provided to me by my customer.2 points
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I'm not averse to changing bass lines if I can come up with something better than the coked-up indie halfwit who played on the original.2 points
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I think I've probably posted about my 'Bass of Theseus' elsewhere, but I don't think it has graced this 'bitsa' thread. This started out about 25 years ago as a fretless I put together using a neck & body from brandoni guitars. It wasn't getting played, so last year I bought a bunch of bits & bobs and rebuilt it. The parts used in this incarnation: Brandoni Japanese body (identical to the MIJ '62 reissue I used to own) AliExpress aged pearl pickguard Fender pickguard screws Fender thumbrest EMJ 'Geezer Butler' P bass pickup & loom Puretone output socket to replace the one that came with the EMG Amazon anti-slug tape Fender P to J conversion neck — The neck came fitted with a nut which was subsequently slotted & shaped to perfection by John at the Gallery Hipshot lollipop HB10 tuners & bushings Fender 'Badass style' HiMass bridge with brass saddles Gotoh nickel plated string tree & strap buttons Callaghan heavy knurled machined knobs Ernie Ball 40-95 Cobalt flatwounds Its almost a shame that I love gigging with my JMJ mustangs so much as this really should be getting some action.2 points
