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Barry Morris posted some excellent pics of Sunday's gig on Facebook 😎11 points
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If was after something to double on gigs with my upright bass. In order to quickly put down the upright and pick up the electric bass it needed to be lightweight and shortscale. The band is all acoustic (through PA) so I wanted it to look right as well. I saw Eastwood selling Rivolta guitars on their website and they were making twelve of these Duocata basses and it ticked all the boxes. I do like the look of Rickenbackers and love a florentine cut. These basses have checkerboard binding and more than a hint of Rickenbacker about them, the soundclips were good so I ordered one. It was a gamble as I'd never heard of Rivolta before but it paid off, this little bass is fantastic. So well made, so playable and sounds great. Simple, single PU, volume and tone but there's so much variation in tone with playing position. I'm really fussy but I really can't fault this bass, well I can but it's three really minor things that most people would never notice, or let bother them. The volume control is a touch on the on/off side, there is a tiny bit of plastic swarf on the inner lower edge of the 'f' hole binding, and the biggest bug is that the scratchplate isn't perfectly aligned to the strings. Told you I was fussy. All easily sorted though. The woods, the grain and the colour is lovely. The neck is a three piece with two more strips on the headstock, like a Rickenbacker albeit they're all the same wood. I don't know what tuners they are but they feel solid and stable. Nor do I know what pickup it is but it sounds great. The binding everywhere is perfect, you cannot feel any edges, the frets are nicely finished, paint is perfect, just a really well made bass. They're made in Indonesia then sent to Rivolta in Nashville where they set them up and QC them, it arrive still in tune really nicely set up. Anyway, enough waffle, pictures 😁.10 points
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I'm not sure if people have seen this before but I revisited this from 5 years ago and HS and his fabulous band put in a great performance and do the song justice. Along with Pino on 'Tear your playhouse down', this is my favourite bassline and I do like an octaver. The bassist gets a great bass octave sound and I believe he's Adam Prendergast - EDIT: From what I've found on this bassist, his board has a Micro POG on it and I wonder if that's what's in use - I've been chasing the right Octave pedal for ages and have a separate thread on that but the EHX was never on my list...mmmm9 points
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Right then @Machines, I've compiled the results, and it's a majority 8-2 ruling for... NOT GUILTY In my closing notes I will say that you had a close brush with failure and you would be well advised to steer clear of guitar shops going forward, but the court will not go as far as issuing a restraining order. Be good. Case closed.7 points
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This is my 1980 Wal Pro 2E, it had been sat in its case for the last god knows how many years in need of a good going over. The pots were knackered, the jack socket was shot to bits, it was basically unusable but I had other working basses and so it wasn't a priority. Eventually I came to my senses and gave it to Paul at Electric Wood to do his magic. I was expecting it to take ages, which I was fine with, but he turned it around in only a couple of months and then apologised for taking so long . He ended up doing a whole list of other stuff that I hadn't realised needed doing, but to his credit he stuck to his original quote. And oh my god, it sounds incredible -- I'd forgotten just how good. It'll be coming with me to the various Bashes this year, so you can see for yourself. And it'll be getting its first gig for at least 20 years at the end of this month, at a dementia research benefit with the ska band.5 points
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Good Lord! It fits and works perfectly. I haven't greased it, and once the Nylon one is made (Nylon 66 is self-lubricating in this sort of application) I'll swap it over.5 points
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Good evening… Got this 2 months ago after selling a few basses…i actually set out to buy a 90’s Sheraton and then bought one only to find out I’d been diddled on reverb and had to claw my money back. I’ve been playing lots more guitar recently and I’ve always wanted a Les Paul. So when this came up locally after the Sheraton incident - I jumped at it. But I find i instantly come up with ideas on my Strats and I find them easier to navigate…I’ve tried different strings, tweaks etc - and I was about to spend £220 on a vibramate Bigsby set up - just to realise I’m trying to make a Les Paul a Strat…and that’s not going to happen. So as dull as it seems. I’m going to be sensible and get some money back in the pot. It’s a Gibson USA Standard, 2011 in honeyburst. Its got a couple of marks on it and belonged to a local Luthier before I got it - he sold it as he only likes “Metal” guitars. It’s light - in 2011 the Standards were weight relieved. So it’s a lightweight Les Paul. It had locking Grover’s on it but they looked crap and actually made restrings a faff; I replaced them with Grover kidney beans - a like for like replacement with no modification or change in quality; it now looks loads better. It’s got a great flamed top - can look quite plain, but when the light hits it right; it looks as good as I’ve seen any Les Paul. I added a pickguard as genuinely it suits it and I don’t think Les Pauls look right without. This was a Gibson part, as was the bracket. Both brand new. I disliked the truss Rod cover saying “standard” - replaced with a plain Gibson one (original included) Put a Gibson amber tip on the switch - original included. These came factory fitted with schaller straplocks - I detest these, but will be included. I replaced with Gotoh oversized ones which were bought brand new. The 2011’s had a Neutrik locking socket - and i debated changing it; but never did. If you feel so inclined - a Gibson jack socket panel and Switchcraft USA jack are included… The case has a scuff on the head end tolex. No neck damage or repairs - a scuff on the headstock and a couple of marks on the edge commensurate with age (15 years). Collection preferred in Manchester. Postage at buyers cost/risk - and must insist you get an insured courier - Overland Express cover guitars and are reasonable. I really don’t need or want anything in trade - if you offer something up and I say no, don’t be offended. If I’ve missed anything, let me know - or ask me. Andy x5 points -
Dakota Red – clear building up nicely 🔥 Colour’s locked in and now it’s all about the clear. Got the first sessions of nitro clear on and it’s starting to build properly. You can see the depth coming through already — that wet look beginning to form before it’s even been near paper or a mop. A couple more coats of clear to really bury everything and give me some material to level back, then it’ll be hung up to cure while I try very hard not to keep wandering into the workshop “just to look at it”. So far it’s laying down well — no drama, no major sags, just that lovely glossy build that makes you believe you know what you’re doing. Flat, polish, then the real shine. MGCS – Made to Play, Built to Last.5 points
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Finally someone suitably bonkers but with the right amount of pop sensibility for the job. Or maybe he'll do a 3 minute 100 oscillator drone piece?4 points
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Made in Germany to a very high standard, this Warwick Streamer CV features traditional woods, neck profile and aesthetics and offers something different to your average Warwick. It is very light weight at 7.8lbs, features a Gotoh drop-D tuner, brass adjustable nut, luminlay side dots, Bartolini preamp and comes with a nice gig bag. Available to try/collect from Margate or I can post at cost.4 points -
For sale is my Fender Jazz Junior short scale Made in Japan in Sunburst It’s a 30 inch scale bass that sounds pretty much like a full scale to me. Selling as I have finally settled on medium scales Imported from Japan a few years and available to collect only in London. Of course happy for you to come and demo. There is a small hairline scratch or crack on the fretboard, I can't really tell but it doesn't run deep but for full transparency I have tried to capture it but doesn’t affect playability. Generally in good condition, never left the house This bass was listed by me a while ago, but has now been reverted back to stock Any questions please give me a shout Adam4 points -
Oooh... so if I walk into a bass store and buy something without thinking it through in advance it doesn't count as a purchase? I think I'm beginning to like this game.... but may need some sort of letter of authority from the mods to show my wife...4 points
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"I was at Eric Clapton's wedding when I joined the Beatles" Chas laughs. "Me and the missus got invited an there was a marquee set up in the grounds with a stage, amps and drum kit in case anyone felt like getting up and having a jam. "Anyway, this little kid started bashing the drums and called over to me saying "C'mon Chas, sing Gertcha for us". So I go up with the mic and started singing some rock and roll stuff. I looked up and there was Ringo sitting there smiling at me. The next thing I knew Paul was plugging in his bass and George slipping a guitar over his head. And there's me in the middle thinking "I'm the fourth flippin' Beatle here!"4 points
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They sold about 2 million records in London alone, which if you add to their worldwide sales, means they've sold about 2 million records.4 points
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That line is a change in the finish. Musicman necks (for a good number of years now) are unfinished, so have no poly coating. It's done to make the neck smoother to play and nicer to feel (and it works incredibly well). They still finish the headstock in a satin poly though, and that's where the line comes in. Pre Ernie Ball, the entire neck was finished in poly gloss, like a lot of other basses. There have been some special editions down the years that have harked back to this, like the 'Classic' series and 'Retro 70s'.4 points
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I wouldn’t know where to start! I’m sure someone will come along and explain their backstory very eloquently. I know they were well-respected session musicians in the 1960s, and then they morphed into this unique act. I think they were regarded as a bit of a novelty act by the general public, with their cheeky singles in late 70s/early 80s, but they’re clearly very talented performers:4 points
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It was all fields around here when they were kids. 😉3 points
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If anyone needs to make one for themselves: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7298327/files3 points
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Mark, that is a reflection of my hands and phone lol…..schoolboy error……at least it wasn’t on naked Workshop day!3 points
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For Sale my Sire Z7 bass guitar bought it new from Andertons a few months ago no gigbag never gigged it, but it plays and sounds great i am selling a few bass guitars at the moment It is a lot of bass for the money and very versatile UK sale only and collection only might be able to meet up Regards3 points -
Here we go. I'll do a trial in PLA, and later print it in Nylon (because the small amount of nylon filament I have is a few years old and needs drying first). Design is (hopefully) printable without support for a decent surface finish.3 points
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I dream of replacing the Nordstrands in my EHB with Aguilars! For all the praise the Nords get I find them far too toppy, as in clicky-clacky. I have to consciously alter the way I play to stop them picking up the noise of my fingers making contact with the strings just as much as the notes I'm playing. Ghost notes get ridiculously exaggerated. Never had this with other pickups. If I try to remedy it by turning down the treble, it goes almost directly from clicky-clacky to getting lost in the mix.* Whereas my experience with Aguilars (AG 4M, 4J-70, Super Doubles) has been the direct opposite, everything just sounds great without having to think about it, and the range of tones available with the EQ are just that - a range of great tones, not a fight to pinpoint the one nanometre of treble setting between clicky-clacky and muffle! Never played a set of the DCB's though, and at approaching £300 a set they aren't cheap to take a gamble on. *Many other opinions are available. I seem to be the only person in the world who preferred the tone of Bart BH2's (in my SR500e) to the Nord Big Splits.3 points
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. Minimal home use only, so it’s in mint condition. Purchased from Andertons a couple of years ago. I’m not sure if they even make this fretless model anymore. The roasted maple neck is beautiful! Only selling to fund something new. Comes with a generic soft case. Collection only, from Epsom, Surrey.3 points -
I would say that desire is not action - that is to say, the fact that were considering it, does not mean that you would have done so had Mrs Machines not offered. You could have left the shop without the bass. However, only you know whether you planned to buy the bass had she not offered. So, technically, this is an unsolicited gift, and it feels like you should remain in the game. He's gone soft in the head! Parsnip Head by name, @neepheid by nature!3 points
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BL carefully working out how many groats he can afford to pay the band?3 points
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Spent 6 weeks touring around the French & Swiss alps over December/January, & my BB 615 was one of my picks for the bass I was taking! (That, along with my G&L, but the Yammy came out on top… because the G&L weighs about the same as a small black hole)3 points
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You know it's going to be a good gig when you can walk up to the bar with your bass and order a beer... The Plough, Newport Pagnell, last Friday night. Pub reopening! Went with the stingray. Cozy setup.... <squeeeze>3 points
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So I was told that it had some “vintage” pickups in it when I bought it. Because I can’t stop spending money I bought some new pickups (Tonerider) but I started checking the current ones. Resistance is 11.1ohm and the markings and design I have now found come from Fender American Standard P, so they are actually quite good ones. 🙄 But the pads behind them looked like bits of car sponge so I got proper ones and some black screws so I can at least adjust them properly now!!2 points
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Reluctantly putting up for sale my Fender Jazz FMT. Limited run in the early 2000's, slightly smaller body and headstock, with a flamed maple top. Currently loaded with a John East preamp, this bass is super versatile and a joy to play. Only selling because I picked up a 5 string version of this bass late last year and can't justify keeping both! Some wear and tear from 20 years of gigging but only cosmetic, adds to the character of the bass IMO! All shown in the photos. Don't see many of these come up for sale Any questions just ask.2 points -
Doubt it's Really Mahogany (that was very much over logged 70-90's) more than likely "Sapele" - "African Mahogany" which to the naked eye looks very much the same (im not going to tell you it "sounds" the same lol) but it's a bit lighter in colour and weight, I've used it in a few of my own builds and it's not Alder/boat anchor heavy and should be heavy enough to stop neck dive. I'll keep an eye on GG (thx @BassApprentice for the heads up ) to see if they have the "Metallic Blue" versions in, might also be interested to see if they have the "SQOE SBWT750 WH Warrior 5-String Headless Bass " in soon, they appeal to me a bit more than the Cort or the Hils MS headless2 points
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Hey Everyone - Wow! I've had this poster stored away for the past 41 years. The store I worked for at the time became a Trace Elliot dealer in 1985, as soon as the amps became available in the U.S. We had a few of these posters on display. I was looking for this specifically, and am glad it was where I thought it would be. It's actually vibrant Trace green (not sure why it's not displaying properly.) Question - was this poster available in the UK as well?2 points
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And no taking your wife, either, in case she tries to outdo your girlfriend.2 points
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Yes it does work. The things migrate south down the M42 and make huge holes in my lawn. Now I know where they came from.2 points
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I think if he had said "you can't buy me that, I will fail the Basschat Gear Abstinence Challenge" and she bought it anyway, it would be ok. Of course, this would make him a liar and she would leave him, after smashing the bass over his head.2 points
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I'm a massive fan of Aguilar pickups, especially the '70s JJs that were OE on my Vox Starstream Artist.2 points
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In fact, he appears to have two of them..........2 points -
I'm still in. However, it's very, very difficult. I'm currently borrowing a Rob Allen Deep 5 for a gig next month aaaaand I have MASSIVE GAS for one. Lucky me: they are very expensive.2 points
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Resolved (I hope) with the help of kind BC members - thank you. There was just sufficient of the original wire available to remove the plastic shielding then solder an extension. All seems to be working fine, though if the fix fails, the Supertone has a fortuitous gap for insertion of a copper strip! Thanks again to all!2 points
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I emailed La Bella to ask whether the Super Polished strings would be available in short scale, and I've just got an email saying they hope to launch by the end of the month! I really like those so I am excited!2 points
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The last time I watched Eurovision it was being presented by Katie Boyle ...2 points
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I was away immediately afterwards and so didn't get chance to post at the time, but there was a Mingus Tree gig in The Shed in Charlbury on the 14th. This style of music always seems to go down well with the local audience. There's one tune where the guitarist changed the intro, and I keep missing my cue. I paid particular attention this time and was bang on with the intro, then cocked up in the second bar once the tune got going. Oh, well. There was also a request from the band for bass guitar for a particular song, played in a particular way. Normally, if I noodled away on an altered scale throughout a tune it might be considered a bit dodgy, but this was exactly what they wanted. We even got a star turn from the BL's ventriloquist's dummy for one song...2 points
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Friday night I had a last minute (8 hours’ notice) dep with tribute band Dire Streets, at Chipping Sodbury Town Hall. I’ve done quite a few rhythm guitar deps with them over the last few months, but I hadn’t looked at the bass parts for a year, so I took my iPad and read the dots where necessary.2 points
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Here's me going over to the darkside at today's rehearsal... Used a Helix into my 1500w 6x10 bass stack and it sounded great! Fingerstyle too.2 points
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We supported the band Space last night at The Station in Cannock. The sound engineer was a great kid, didn't roll his eyes at volume levels or anything, he just worked around everything; the footage I heard sounded a good mix. Space are a nice bunch of people, not sure how many are from the '90s lineup as it's not my forte, good players though and people with music taste that was broad. They went down very well, their audience were pretty receptive to our set also. Still enjoying the 8x10 fridge and LaBella flats. Freezing cold load out last night! No gigs for a few months now. I may try and make a case for click track syncing up the samples and whatnot from seeing Space last night. Our drummer would be fine I'm sure. Will see what the others think.2 points
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New experience for me last night. Depped for a Showaddywaddy tribute act, performing at one of those big retirement complex places. Not quite fully booked but a very decent crowd and we got them on the dance floor. I've always gravitate towards rock/pop/soul/funk so Showaddywaddy was a bit of a tangent. I enjoyed the challenge of learning 34 songs in a couple of weeks and the lads did a good show. Pleased they had a spare Teddy boy frock coat for me to wear so I looked the part 😎. Deceptively difficult, those Showaddywaddy tunes with all the stop-starts, stabs, false endings etc. I used my 2003 Japanese Fender Jazz, markbass LM4 head and energy 2x12 cab. No food or drink provided for the band other than water and coffee 😞2 points
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Fantastic evening at the pasadero lounge in Redhill last night. Funk/soul covers, but we do have a 3 piece brass section that really adds some power! Not done many gigs together yet so there are certain bits that need tightening up a bit, but hey! the audience loved it and were up from the word go . Used my smithy 5 through my trusty puma 900 and a single LFsys Monza and it ate it! Very confidence inspiring little rig. Bar manager seemed well happy and wants us back . Job done! X😊 Also included, a nice picture of our drummers crouch ! 🤣2 points
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First gig of 2026 with the Glam band tonight. Another 60th birthday for a guy that's seen us quite a few times in same venue. We seem to do a lot of private parties in that particular club. Birthdays, Retirements and charity events. Anyhow it was the usual birthday party audience. The birthday boy loved it and the audience who were mostly younger age group than we're used to just got pissed and then danced away most of the night. Don't think we filled the dance floor at all tonight but we had dancers up for most songs. 2 x 1hr sets. Had issues with PA sound tonight at one side of the stage. My side was relatively ok but we were getting a fair bit of feedback and then i realised the PA guy had put his bass bin and mid cab on the front of the stage and thereby causing a loud deep drone thru the first set. It was quite bad and enough to trigger feedback thru the mics. At the break i had to tell him to turn the bass bin on that side either off or down a fair bit to see if it helped. It worked a treat. Sound was excellent 2nd set with very little to zero feedback and no deep drone noise. Overall it was a good gig and a good rehearsal for next weeks gig at The Ferry in Glasgow. We've been trying to get in there for a few yrs but they wanted us to do a support first for £100 plus food supplied. We've always knocked it back. This time it was a mates band that had to cancel and they put us forward for it. We originally said no because we were offered same fee as mates band but i had no idea they worked for that little a fee. Guy from the venue called me and asked if we could come down a bit nearer to what they would pay other well known Glam acts. I agreed on a fee to get a foot in the door. Looking forward to that gig as its a good one to get on your gig list. Loading up at the end the snow came on so that was a bit scary at times over the higher ground. Strong winds meant i had to unload the car via the garage back door as front door comes down if wind catches it. No pics or vids as yet. Dave2 points
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Birthday party function gig with my brother’s band - his first gig since finishing chemotherapy last week. None of us were quite match fit, having not played together since before Christmas, and the first half of the gig started very early (7.45pm) to a modest audience. After a very long interval and buffet, the second half started around 10.30pm but the audience were much more up for it - dancefloor was full and it all went well. I’d taken my big rig - Markbass STD102HF cab and Traveller 2x10 stacked, my old precision bass and a Yamaha. I’d really wanted to use my brother’s old red Squier P Bass project bass that I’m slowly working on, but there’s some earth buzz I didn’t have time to sort. Footwear was some sort of Ben Sherman Chelsea boot I bought 10 years ago. Beer by Peroni 0.0%. An hour’s drive home with light snowfall swirling about on the motorway. Bed o’ clock now tho.2 points
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Only one of them an original 80's (Ivory, '84)2 points
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Oh my! It's here, and it's VERY VERY nice! More to follow...2 points
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