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  1. Well. Things have taken a spectacular turn. With the assistance of an exceedingly good chum (a Mesa endorsee) and the artist relations chap in the US, I am now super proud to be an official Mesa Boogie endorsee. I'm a bit too stunned to add anything to that!!
    10 points
  2. For sale or trade this F Bass BN5 which I use too little in the end. Nothing to complain about the bass which is excellent and what you expect an F to sound like. Specifications : - ash body with natural finish - three-piece quartersawn maple neck - maple fretboard - weight : 9.9 pounds / 4,5 Kg - black Hipshot hardware - F Bass pickups - padded F Bass Gig bag The F Bass preamp is rather complete: - volume / volume / tone (like a jazz bass) - bass / mid / treble - push pull active / passive - push pull humbucker / single coil The price of £2200 / €2400 is the basis for a trade. It is a bit negotiable for a sale. For trades, I'd prefer a 4 string bass and I have a weakness for old basses... but it doesn't cost anything to offer 😉
    8 points
  3. A FENDER JAZZ BASS MARCUS MILLER MASTERBUILT DENNIS GALUSZKA , only 10 for the world ! Whether you’re a Marcus Miller fan or simply have a taste for nice jazz basses , this beauty won’t let you insensitive . Built in very limited quantity (10 for the world) by master luthier Denis Galuszka , thoses basses are exact replicas of the instrument Marcus Miller used during his brillant career . The one we have for sale is in excellent condition, Like new. I sent the bass to Fender in the USA for a neck replacement, made by Dennis Galuszka (the tuners are still in blister) it will be delivered with its 2 certificates of authenticity, all instruction manuals as well as the original Fender strap and cable are of course included in the sale This JB is really responsive and shines in percussive styles of playing , as one might have expected, but not only The initial price was 8,800 euros Ash body Maple neck and fingerboard Custom Shop pickups & preamp Original hard shell case , COA included .
    6 points
  4. SOLD ! Up for grabs my Modulus Quantum Q6. Bartolini Pu's and electronics. Original Hardcase included. The price is firm and shipping is included within the EU. Specs: Body : 2 pieces alder with 2 pieces 5A quilt maple top ($600 - $1500 USD option) Neck : 4 bolts carbon fibre with (one) fully working bi-directional truss rod  Fingerboard : phenolic (24 frets without wear) with side dots Headstock : 3 + 3 shape Pickups : Bartolini M56CX ($75 USD option) Preamp : 18 Volts Bartolini 3 bands NTMB ($50 USD option) Controls : volume, blend, mid, stacked bass + treble Tuners : Modulus / Gotoh GB70 (3 + 3) Bridge : Hipshot A-Style Strings spacing at bridge : 17 mm Nut : phenolic Strings spacing at nut : 9 mm Knobs : original metal Scale : 35" Hardware colour : black (an option in 1999) Finish : original clear gloss ($300 USD option for the body + $300 USD option for the neck, so a total of $600 USD option) Land of craftsmanship : USA Serial number : 990710 (November 1999) Weight : 4,7 kilos Action : from 1 mm under the C string to 1.5 mm under the B string at 12th position
    5 points
  5. Paul McCartney, died 9th November 1966, replaced by a lookalike early in 1967. Opinions vary as to whether or not this constitutes a reinstatement, but John Lennon apparently thought it was, so that's settled. Next question, please?
    5 points
  6. Slayer - Reign in Blood. 28:55 of aggressive perfection. I don't think I could cope if it was any longer.
    5 points
  7. John Deacon (oh wait, that's in my dreams!!).
    5 points
  8. I was chatting with @Reggaebass on another thread about jamming to prerecorded bass free tracks. Most are a bit, well, a bit poo but this is a great jam.
    4 points
  9. If you’re considering a Hohner B2 series bass, check out whether you can cope with it standing up using a strap. The inherent design of them makes the way it balances very odd ( for me anyway). The bass hangs in a position that makes the neck too far away and a stretch for the lower frets. I used to often miss notes by a fret or two, and found it so awkward that I ended up selling mine which was a shame as I loved everything else about it. Someone designed a strap button ‘extender’ that solved this on the original Steinberger models but I couldn’t find one when I had my Hohner - would have kept it if I had.
    4 points
  10. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/203136671098 Nighthawk with Black labels if y’all fancy it
    4 points
  11. Hello everyone No I am not a bassist but was a keen guitarist who occasionally played bass. Not as talented as my bro but deadly keen. Stopped playing in my 30s. Fantastic to see a picture of this bass case when I did a Google search for the Last Chant. Hope you get good use out of the case Sparky. Would have loved to have it back but I have many music souvenirs from him. In addition to music, he was a keen artist and did the cover art for the Run of the Dove. My son has been asking about him hence the Google search to see if we could trace his old band members (still ongoing). Yes he did buy loads of stuff from Probe - as did I. Write more soon.
    4 points
  12. Selling this nice Yamaha, there has been some work done on it - stripped old paint, new wax instead, Noll 2 band preamp installed, now Vol/Vol/Tone/Bass/Highs with push pull passive/active pot ( on neck volume). Changed bridge to Sire M7 bridge. Weight is around 9.6 pounds / 4.2kg. Plays really nice. I bought it of a guy who was selling it to support missionaries in South America, I used it for a while, enjoyed playing it - especially in a pop, funk, rock and worship scenarios. Now I do have to downsize and as hard as the decision was, this one has to go. String-through option needs to be finished, I have never had reason to do that tbh. It has been played so some wear and scratches, check the pics. Massive B string sound! The best 34" B-string I have ever played, actually it is better than TRB 1005 or even 55-01 I used to have. 4m Monster Prolink Bass cable included in price
    3 points
  13. Here for sale is my immaculate Yamaha 1024x in burnt orange. The bass is in great condition and features toggle switch for pickup selection. Usual Yamaha build quality. Only selling as thinning down my collection. Based in Leeds and could deliver up to 60 miles away or post at buyers expense. £475. No trades on this I'm afraid.
    3 points
  14. Since trying a VM4 ten years ago, it’s the Bass I’ve sought after ever since. And when I looked at them all that time ago I decided I’d want a hardcore aged black with black hardware. Fast forward to now, and they happened to bring out exactly that as an off the shelf model in the form of the Reidel signature. Perfect! And it’s a bonus I really love that band! I dropped an audio sample of it in this thread a few pages back.
    3 points
  15. I don't think so. IMO most gigs are too long. IMO as a band you've got to have released a handful of successful albums before you can consider playing for over an hour and TBH most bands could do with trimming their sets down to around 30 - 45 minutes with a single song as an encore provided that it has been earned by both the band and the audience.
    3 points
  16. Hi all, Having been bitting by the building bug again I am already dreading finishing my current fretless 5 build (ETA end of next week). After that I only have some modifications to do on my Streamer and Bogart and really do not need anything else myself. Oh no......! So, does anybody need something built? Small or large? A bass, just a body, neck, finger ramp, custom pick guard, anything goes really. I am a hobby builder without any commercial interest, I just like building and/or modding basses and I have invested in a decent workshop to scratch the itch. So in case you want to give it a go...... I will charge materials and parts at documented cost (upfront) and a pre-agreed fixed fee (after completion) dependent on what I am building just to cover workshop cost, tools, food and drink and such whilst I am building for you. PM me if you want to give it a go.
    3 points
  17. I left my first band (in my teenage days) because the drummer kept throwing his drumsticks at the back of my head, eventually catching me in the eye as I turned around to talk to him. I promptly threw my bass at him and packed up and left. It was a late 90’s unbranded P Bass and had apparently had a previous life as a boat anchor. Once he picked himself up off the floor (no real damage done) he quit, and so did I. Strangely we managed to “fill in” as a rhythm section for another six months until the band split up because they couldn’t find our replacements 😂 No more drumsticks were launched at my head after that though!
    3 points
  18. If you are considering a Hohner B2 series bass.... there is an exceptionally keenly priced one in the classifieds at the moment... 🤨
    3 points
  19. This^^^^^^ The Hofner clones are otherwise great if you can get on with the unusual way they sit on a strap. Sitting is okay, since there is a fold out stay that is practical and actual works to keep the small body from moving around.
    3 points
  20. So I had incredible GAS for a fretless Stingray bass. I was looking for one when I found this oddball at the London Bass Gallery: Sterling Ray34 body, Kent Armstrong pickup, fretless Status neck. It was affordable and I lóve the look. So it arrived today and I absolutely love this bass. Great sound, preamp sounds great... I might replace the pickup with something more vintage sounding (any ideas? Nordstrand? Aguilar?) but I'm very happy so far. It's currently strung with D'Addario strings which I don't really like so I ordered some Ernie Ball Hybrid Slinkies which should arrive tomorrow. Super siked!
    2 points
  21. In very good condition - new in Mar 2018 and has been well looked after by both me and its former owner. If you fancy a lightweight (22 lbs) top quality addition to your sound then this could be just the ticket. Comes with bespoke Roqsolid fitted cover (worth around £40 to £50) included in the price. Collection or happy to meet up half way within a reasonable distance of E London (and will courier if you twist my arm).
    2 points
  22. Arrived at the start of lockdown so not been gigged, mint condition , circumstantial sale due to current covid conditions Asian ebony top with black binding Ash body set neck serpent wood fingerboard on maple neck Binding on neck 34" scale 18-19mm string spacing Matching headstock front and back Seymour Duncan pick up and pre amp active passive titanium bridge and tuning pegs £1600 £1400 plus shipping, payment via bank transfer or cash on collection comes with Hiscox hardcase IMG_4177.HEIC
    2 points
  23. Following on from the double albums thread at the other end of the spectrum are short albums with running times less than half an hour. Some albums this length are still way too long, by 30 minutes. Some bands only have one or two songs anyway so 30 mins is enough (hello Ramones). Others leave you frustrated wishing there was more. Which shorties would you have liked to have been another 10-20 mins longer and which are just fine at the sub-30 mins level. I'll kick off with Come on Pilgrim by Pixies. There are 8 tracks so IMO it's not an EP but it is just 20 mins 28 secs. Could've done with another half dozen tracks for my money but then I'm a huge fan so am biased.
    2 points
  24. Fender Japan Jazz Bass, non-export AFAIK, in Candy Apple Red with matching headstock. Year dates as 'I' plus six digits, so around '89/'90. Mint green 'guard and currently sporting a '60/'61 stackpot circuit, though the original VVT circuit and plate will be supplied at sale price, along with a Fender Tweed case. Absolutely no issues and has a nice, tight Jazz Bass sound; even acoustically it has some bite! Listed as in very good condition. No trades or swaps, please.
    2 points
  25. RM 210c 500 combo RM 210 cab just a beautiful little rig. I’m going to a single 410/head setup. this is as loud as anyone will need. the combo is a little older and has a small tear in the grill. But so hard to see. the 210 is a marvellous little cab, so ridiculously light. I can’t store 2 rigs - otherwise it would be staying. combo is £649 new £400 or nearest offer (it’s about 18 months old) cab is £280-£300 new £200 or nearest offer (it’s about 1 year old) collection from Manchester (M27) preferred. Shipping can happen but will be ridiculously expensive and risky.
    2 points
  26. Hey all, Up for sale is my 2013 American Standard Jazz in Olympic white with maple neck. weight is around 4.1kg, currently strung with DR sunbeams and has the original Fender hard case and truss rod key. It does have a few marks on it but nothing that affects the way it plays. The neck is really smooth and clean. It has the custom shop pickups so it sounds awesome and is completely stock. Frets have been recently been dressed and the truss rod works fine, the bass has no issues and can get a nice low action. The Bass looks and feels stunning, it gets lots of compliments for its looks and tone when played live. Will be sad to see it go but alas Gas for something else has taken over. I am in Leicester and am happy to drive to meet up within reason!! Thanks for looking Ian
    2 points
  27. Spotted on Facebook Marketplace yesterday at 9AM, in my house by 2PM same day - I do love spontaneous purchases 2004 model in moderate condition, got it for a good price and has cleaned up nicely. Has a couple of drill holes where a rudimentary ramp was fitted, but I'll get round to hiding them eventually. Taking it to rehearsal tonight for a good blast .
    2 points
  28. This is my current setup, Mesa 800+ via DG Hyper Luminal and AO and then a pair of Darkglass DG410n’s
    2 points
  29. Another good reason to steer clear of Feacesbook. PEONS can slag me off all they like and I won't care necause I'll never kmow.
    2 points
  30. Are you going to hang it on the wall, too?
    2 points
  31. How about a burst one? Under £400 for 1024, surely you won't get a better bass for that money?
    2 points
  32. The C word is banned in my house. Don't have anything to do with it.
    2 points
  33. Wow! I didn’t even know a CS version of these existed. Very nice.
    2 points
  34. This was how I received the case; just in need of a good clean I thought. However, it soon became clear that large areas of both front and back had been painted over with black spray paint. Removing the black paint whilst being careful not to damage the tolex allowed the white/silver band name to come through prompting this thread to find out more about or maybe even hear from Brian. It now looks like this:-
    2 points
  35. I stepped joyfully away from all the present giving/receiving mularky 3 years ago, and I've seldom enjoyed October to Januaryas much. Not only am I saved from the stress and headscratching of buying stuff for peoplewho already have stuff, but I get a warm fuzzy feeling from knowing I'm saving my loved ones from wasting money and time on me. But if anyone else wants to circulate the video among anyone who knows me that'd be great.
    2 points
  36. Friday night is probably the only guaranteed no-no. Been doing a lot of miles recently, including two trips, Sussex to Luton. So far everything has seemed a little lighter than pre-lockdown.
    2 points
  37. @Steff I feel like you have experience in this realm?
    2 points
  38. It already sounds pretty darn decent. I'm now looking at either Nordstrand or Seymour Duncan (the Alnico version) but they do seem to be pretty similar. Anyway, here's a teaser:
    2 points
  39. I think most of the Dave Lee Roth era Van Halen albums are about the thirty minute mark. They still feel complete though. Nick Drake's Pink Moon album is just over 28 minutes long, but it's so bleak, I doubt if many people would have been able to listen to much more of it. That may sound like a dig, but it's not meant to be, as it's one of my favourite albums.
    2 points
  40. I nearly Googled it but didn't want to appear too keen!
    2 points
  41. The Jazz Theory Book by Mark Levine has a very detailed explanation of the relationship between modes and chords. One thing he covers is why you can't just play a C major scale over all the chords derived from C major. The general idea that I got from his book (and other people) is that you don't want to be too "prescriptive" about the relationship between a chord and modes, but that knowing the relationship(s) gives you an available pool of notes that you can use when you're playing over the chord. What's nice is to internalise how the different modes sound over the chords. For example, as others have said, over a Dm7 chord a D dorian will probably sound good, but it's worth understanding how C ionian and G mixolydian sound over the same chord (you hear this a lot with jazz walking bass lines - I've heard both the examples I just gave on versions of So What, which is all dorian, but rather than just walking up and down dorian modes, bass players will emphasise other modes to add interest).
    2 points
  42. Oh no, a sufferer of SBAS (ake Serial Bass Acquisition Syndrome)..... a dangerous disease.
    2 points
  43. Funnily enough - I had thought about contacting Paul about this bass - it looks great, and has PJ pickups.... then my Cort turned up locally... so I opted for that. Just wanted to say, I've dealt with Paul, and he's a top BC'er to deal with. If I was considering a small, compact Stenberger type bass - this looks a great option
    2 points
  44. I am not qualified in any way, but a quick google shows there’s a specific replacement available anyway. Secondly, though not the same model, this image shows there is a block under the bridge...
    2 points
  45. Muscle tension and hearing loss are different causes of tinnitus, you guessed it, one can be relieved to some extent by manipulating/relaxing the muscles. That won't affect the hearing loss or genetically induced tinnitus. Countering or 'masking' the sound of your tinnitus can be a pleasant distraction. There are hearing aids that also produce a noise to drown out your own. As for the article, it's peculiar. I work in the audiology department of a university hospital where we do a lot of research. Generally speaking putting electricity to the tongue to stimulate the hearing centers in the brain is like expecting to switch on the telly to a Christmas special in July using your microwave. We all want a cure for tinnitus. Over 80% of people with hearing loss experience ringing, humming, whistling, knocking, buzzing and/or hissing with a good 40% of those describing their burden as 'severe suffering'. Results have been seen in electrical stimulation of parts of the brain called the floculus when trying to suppress the effects of Parkinson's disease. However much more trials and testing is needed to pin down the exact where/how/why/how much etc etc to determine reliable outcomes and predictable results. Also in these trials patients report loss of their sense of horizon, they no longer feel what 'level' is. We're getting closer but we're still some years out from an easy fix.
    2 points
  46. Ok... Maj7: major scale, Lydian mode, major pentatonic Min7: Dorian mode, aeolian mode, minor pentatonic Min7b5: Lorain mode or Locrian #2 mode Dominant 7: mixolydian mode, Lydian b7 mode, altered scale, diminished scale starting which half step, harmonic minor scale (start a 5th below the chords root, e.g. on C7 try F harmonic minor) +7: augmented scale (there’s only 2 as they repeat every whole tone) dim7: diminished scale (usually starting with whole step but possible starting with half step) On each of the chords above, any of the scales mentioned might work. The “quick fix” is to understand the underlying harmony, and if there is a melody that will give you a clue as to what might fit. Use your ears - the mode that “fits” might not be the most interesting sound. Also note that the dominant 7th is the most tense chord so has the widest range of choices. Thats why I started off with an example chord sequence, and what the harmony means, so which mode might be appropriate.
    2 points
  47. The bridge is in...... my word I don’t think I have ever had such a complex bridge install. It literally took me 3 hours with the routing, aligning, drilling, more drilling and even more drilling. But it did end up fine thankfully.
    2 points
  48. I left a band, followed by the drummer, 2 singers. Upon which the keys (the reason everyone left) said don't leave and left himself so everyone rejoined. He has since made noises about rejoining but it really isn't an option.
    2 points
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