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As title, I took this in a trade with my good friend who wanted to go short scale because of his age and mobility. He saw my short scale Stingray and had to have it. At 76 he's not going to play in anger any more but just wants to noodle and remember his days as a 60's rock god as we both played in bands then..... I might be exaggerating the rock god bit..... Anyway this is his absolutely as new Jazz he bought new for £1600 in 2016 from steven james then in middlesbrough (I think he saw him coming there) He's hardly picked it up since he got it. It only weighs 8.8 lbs on my digital scales This has the custom shop pickups and comes with the case and all the candy, all in superb condition. No use to me as I play a Stingray only now. Would trade for an immaculate 2eq stingray with a maple board Price includes Postage to UK only4 points
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I saw this thread and actually thought someone had bought one of those 15 grand jobbies!3 points
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A quiet bass bash? Not much chance of that 😉3 points
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Sorry, been locked up and no-one to talk to... so Let's talk about planes! They're a bit like basses, you always 'need' just one more. In recent years I've thinned mine a lot but still have around 10 or so (plus all the specialist variants like shoulder planes, rebates, router planes etc etc). Christine mentioned older Records - mighty fine they are (or can be). Pic below of a Record 'SS' No3 (SS means 'Stay-Set' and they have a 2-part cap iron which I rate highly, some others don't like 'em). Got this No3 on the Bay for around £30 a few years ago. Added a new Hock iron (the blade / cutter is called an iron or cutting iron) and spent time tuning - total strip down, seat the frog to body properly, flat the sole (when doing this load the plane up, I mean fit 2-part iron, tighten etc so the body is under working load, then flatten with the cutter safely withdrawn back from the sole). Stripped and painted my mucky green brand colour, but if you want to restore the Record blue, get Humbrol or similar 'roundel blue' - it's an amazing match to the original. This Record is now proper hot and will take 2- 3 thou shaving off cross grain, plus it handles difficult woods (reversing grain) really well. I do recommend the original 'Crucible Steel' irons on Records, but also the Quangsheng replacement irons - very fair price and excellent steels. The Hock is considerably more expensive but takes a really fine edge. The wood plane is interesting - again hotted up into a fine panel smoother (technically it's a jack plane). Note the double iron - very hefty forged cutter, supported by an equally hefty cap. Those Sheffield forged cutting irons are truly fabulous - high carbon super-hard and super-fine tool steel forged onto a malleable steel 'back'. You just can't buy planes with cutters like this now, but on the Bay you'll find one for under 20 quid. Seriously those forged irons of old are sublime. I did a box (boxwood) insert on this one to tighten the mouth a lot. Spent a good while flatting the back of iron back to a polish, and tuning the cap iron so it closes micro-tight onto the iron. If anyone's interested in planes like me, I'll get some pics of my Sparks handmade planes next - his plane adjusting hammer is visible in pic 1 best go make something now...3 points
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Even though music is my living, my band has acknowledged early on in this pandemic that our gigs and rehearsals will not be happening for some time. Watching the news now with scenes of people over the weekend blatantly ignoring guidelines on dealing with the situation because they don’t care about others or think it doesn’t apply to them makes me both sad and angry. We have to accept that things will not be the same for a long time ( if ever ) and change our behaviour accordingly.3 points
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Being a "calculated risk person" is fine if the risk is yours. If you get it wrong, it only affects you. If the risk is to others and you get it wrong that's a whole different ball game. We won't be rehearsing any time soon. We'll work on some new songs at home, then put the parts together when we can.3 points
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Finally after a year of waiting I finally received my custom order MTD. Can quite safely say it's the best instrument I have ever set my hands on. Playability, tone is unreal and it looks incredible. Also incredibly light! I am now hooked.. already scouring the web for more...2 points
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As the “heart & soul" of “ALL THAT IS", us Bassists know how important the rhythm is... To the ignorant & self-absorbed, the bass is a “WTF" instrument. However, to the informed and educated, the Bass IS the ROOT of music... So what I wanna know is...... What's the BIGGEST BASS DROP, EVER?!! Something crazy, like this?... ...but obviously not Muse ‘cos they are despicable... Maybe this?... ?!?!?!?... ACTUALLY, IT'S THIS!!... Obvs... Anyways... What you guys got?!! You know “it's gotta be big..." Was gonna take the p*** with this but that IS a friendly, funky bass line!!!... GO ON... GIVE US YER' BEST BASS SHOT!!!.... * Disclaimer, mention of fish being dropped may appear in this thread.2 points
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Over the years ive sold a couple of things on here that have got lost in the post. I wasted time trying to track them down, and had to refund the buyers while i waited for the courier company to refund me. Not a smooth transaction and in one case i never got a refund so was out of pocket. I’m happy to post some items, but if i say collection only ill stick to it, because ive decided if it goes tits up i dont want the extra time and hassle of sorting it out, and possibly being a lot of money out of pocket. I’m not sure of the legal implications but I’m sure the buyer will have to do all the chasing if it doesn’t turn up. My choice and I’m happy to lose out on a sale because of it.2 points
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17 posts about a rattling bass and not one mention of the word Rickenbacker. Is everyone OK?2 points
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My two year old daughter has a clear preference for her favourite bass... based on sound not looks!!!2 points
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I use the Dunlop Tortex Triangles - essentially due to its shape you get three points on it, so 3 picks for the price of one. I`m a confirmed pick player, used 1.14mm for years, then dropped a bit to 1mm. I`ve now reduced again to 0.88mm, I find them a little bit easier to do intricate riffs with plus, and a rather strange one here, I`ve always like the sound when using the nail on my index finger to play with, and the 0.88s are the pick that sound nearest to that, so I have two reasons to use them. They also have a very cool tortoise on them.2 points
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Well, I've received all the supplies, and finally pulled my thumb out and made the first steps towards my apocalypse /quarantine project last night. It will be having a respray (experimenting a bit, but fingers crossed it'll work out okay!), I'm going to attempt to make a pickguard, and fitting new knobs. Did toy with changing the pickups and pots, but in all honestly there's nothing wrong with it at all! Will keep you updated with my progress. 👍 N. B. Excuse the nappy bags, they were just handy to put the hardware in!2 points
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I think you’re right, it’s going to be a very long time. I can’t see travel restrictions being relaxed until well into the autumn. Social distancing they reckon could be for a year. If that’s how long it takes, then so be it.2 points
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If it is a bass, I'd like to see some stats - weight, width of neck at the nut, spring spacing at the bridge.2 points
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Lucky, you might have found it a little quiet2 points
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An interesting take on the Beatles Paul. You’ve got us thinking. I freely admit I’m biased but I think every song of theirs has at least a flash of gold. For example, Yellow Submarine is an absolute pinnacle of lightweight kiddie-pop. Bloody annoying after 2 minutes though.2 points
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Just listened to the Bach prelude from cello suite 1. Just feel it could have had a bit more expression- it was very metronomic, and zero changes in dynamics. Just my opinion of course, but sometimes you have to question why you are performing such a towering masterwork if the instrument you are playing it on cannot express what the composer was saying.2 points
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Not at all boring, dear Mr Toad, not in the slightest... but it's kind of “a given" that Flea is gonna inject something... Where & what, who knows?... Seriously though, any track that this particular Siphonaptera is a part of WILL very often be pretty darn A-Awesome!! Oh my!!!.... BIG BASS DROP!!!! 1:40 (if you can't wait) Such a despicable band... Hate to love ‘em!!2 points
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I cant work because my tools are for service and all the shops are closed due coronavirus.but here is a pic holding the two 5ers2 points
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Personally, I think bands practicing is a no no in the current situation.2 points
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As pointed out its your list So no such thing as a bad choice. But cut Eleanor Rigby? Seriously? The string arrangement is wonderful.2 points
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Really cool bass, I just don't play it as much as it deserves. They don't make these anymore, I brought this from Andertons a couple months ago and only used at home and at band practise. Currently set up to BEAD, so get some fresh strings if you want it in standard. Action is VERY low - lowest out of any bass I've played. I do have a light touch so you may have to raise it if you're heavy handed. Super super playable, neck shape is really comfy. Thin, but fits your hand nicely. The pickups are very low output, which gives it great clarity and dynamics. Neck pickup sounds P-like and the bridge is honky, middle position is where it's at though. Also sounds incredible with distortion and a pick. Would prefer collection, but I could post once I find a box. Comes with hardcase. Not interested in trades but try me, I've been looking at P-basses and Telecasters recently...1 point
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Due to changing musical commitments this year I am now rationalising my gear down to pre-Gas levels I bought this on here 4 years ago when i got two 4 ohm cabs, But now sits in my room as a practice amp, has been gigged twice in that time as I now use a Mesa D-800+ which goes to 2 ohms. It is in very clean condition which is why I snapped it up originally and remains so as you can see. American made SS amp with warm valve pre-amp section and that unique SWR Aural Enhance feature. I have put it in a Maplin rack sleeve which is included. I have even PAT tested it for you 👍 Please PM me with offers and any questions. Happy to meet up Oxford, Swindon, Basingstoke, Reading etc but otherwise collect only, Now £300 collected1 point
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I am investing many hours in a course which would usually cost you. And scrolling back it has been mentioned already. It has already began opening doors in my mind about how music works. It's exceptionally good. But right now free ... so move along nothing to see here etc1 point
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I'm pretty sure Bobby Vega uses a standard Dunlop .73mm pick. I tried a few variations but could never find a pick tone that I liked with any combination of thin / thick, small / large. I gave up in the end. I'll follow this thread with interest to see what recommendations you get.1 point
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I normally put the hard case inside a cardboard box and pad it out with bubble wrap. The case itself is worth money and can get damaged in transit1 point
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Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick. The first time we played it I had a horrible moment of onstage terror halfway through the prior song, but it went OK in the end. We couldn't really hack it convincingly though, so it got dropped after a couple more performances.1 point
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I started on guitar then moved to bass. I still play guitar for writing purposes. It's good to have that extra perspective.1 point
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The SVT4 Pro model is very good indeed. The Ampeg Scrambler and the Sansamp are just like they are in real life - absolute shite. Remarkably accurate!1 point