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Hello basschatters I sell a beautiful Alembic 6 strings EVH (Edwin van Huik) signature from august 1991 with a narrow neck for a 6 strings. Top : figured walnut Back: Maple Neck: 11 pieces Maple/Purple heart. Veneers: Walnut. Finish: Gloss. Tuners: Gold schallers. Inlays ovals Scale: 32" with 24 frets. Electronics: Each AXY pick up has its own volume and tone pot and also a two Q switch (6/12dB boost). Get with this switch a nice fretless sound! On/off + led. Strings spacing: 1.4cm at neck and 1.5cm at the bridge (narrow neck). Shipped with the original Alembic soft case. Weight: 5.6kgs but good balanced. The bass is located in the north of France. Shipping in an "armored" package. Price: £3615 or 4150€ + shipping.11 points -
Paraphrase a phrase that was left here recently.... "You may not know that I am playing, but you'll know when I'm not..."6 points
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Well...there's a funny story here As the saying goes (well, it does now), "The best laid 8-Point-for-not-c**king-up-the-neck-pocket Plan's of mice and men..." Because in checking the machine screws I have in my bits box I realised - and should have thought - that the inserts in the neck are imperial. This is an old bass. They are definitely 10- (3/16") but it has been so long since I used imperial machine screws, I can't be sure that my guess at UNC is right - they might be UNF. Yes - I can source them in the right sizes and in black ( @Fishman 's preference) from Accu.co.uk - a supplier of good quality Stainless fastenings - but, as they are made to order in this size and spec they will take a couple of weeks to come through so I thought I'd better check I'd got the right thread first In the meantime, these beautiful Schaller lightweight machine heads have come through - drop in fit, including the rear pegs:6 points
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Another 'Phew!' It looks OK: Still waiting on Superquads which should arrive later today - then I can work out how much space I need to leave for the three plug-in wiring looms6 points
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Only just found this build thread so late to the party - and redundant now - but the original brochure refers to 3 carbon fibre strips in the neck... Hi res scans here... http://walbassarchive.blogspot.com/2013/04/1970s-wal-pro-series-brochure.html Watching the rest of the (re)build with great interest...!6 points
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I've been hunting for the perfect OC-2 ish thing for my board, and eventually decided the only way to figure this out was to gather as many of the options as I could. After some discussions on the 3Leaf and OC-5 threads I ended up filming some of the comparisons in the hope that it can be useful to someone in the same situation as me. The options available were: Boss OC-2 (the old faithful) Boss OC-5 3Leaf Octabvre Mk1 COG T-47 (2x T-16) (the current incumbent) Markbass RAW Octaver MXR Vintage Bass Octave I've tried to use musical examples for context. If anyone has any questions please let me know! I'm still gathering my thoughts and will report back a little later, including what happened when we did a blind test with my OC-2 loving friend. The current settings are always shown onscreen. I would also love to hear from anyone who has compared the Octabvre Mk1 to the brand new model, which i couldn't get my hands on!4 points
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I’m guessing you don’t listen to much reggae or dub 🙂, the bass is the foundation , it’s crucial , without it you haven’t got anything4 points
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Lol, first thought was Eddie van Halen.... model.4 points
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My rig for 2021. Ampeg svt7 pro. Ampeg usa 410hlf cab. Korg Pitchblack Tuner. Line 6 G90 wireless unit. In the rear of the case: 6 way rack mount plug sockets. Gallien Kreuger MB800 as spare. Contains everything I need as well as spares for everything. Rack lids have pouches in to hold any cables etc. It quite manageable - around 15kg and one lift in. The cab is quite heavy, but liftable, and has proper good wheels when on the flat.4 points
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I have been gassing for a Dingwall since early April but the sensible side of my brain said "nope, no gigs, no income, no way" Shortly after Christmas I decided that I don't need that sort of negativity in my life The nice chaps at Bass Direct sent me a lovely Amethyst burst Combustion 5. I haven't played one before and its the first 5 that I have owned but I figure that I have plenty of time to learn it. Lefty, They are indeed made in China but they then go back to Canada where they are taken apart, checked, set up and shipped out. Up to this point the best bass I owned was a MIJ Geddy Lee Jazz, I would say the build quality of this Dingwall is quite a bit higher. And as for the sound.... stick it in Serial mode and roll the treble down a tiny bit, small boost to bass and mids and try to stop smiling.4 points
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My name is Jack... but I'm keeping a low profile on this one4 points
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Yamaha TRB John Patitucci Signature Bass in good condition + Harvest Leather Bass Bag in good condition too. Details: YAMAHA TRB JP2 Weight: 11,24 lbs / 5,1 kg. Scale: 35” Bridge: 19mm 26 frets Nut: 2 3/16” Radius: 40” Body: Alder and Ash (layered), with Quilt Maple top and back Neck: Maple 3 pcs Fingerboard: Ebony Bolt-on neck Hardware: Gold; Tuners have white perloid pegheads Pickups: Alnico V hum cancelling Electronics: Volume, Blend, 3 band EQ (+/- Treble Mid Bass) N.B. the mid control is continuous, as opposed to the 3-way rotary selector switch found on the earlier TRB JP model and other TRBs/BBs Mother of Pearl and Abalone inlays, gloss finish. HARVEST LEATHER BASS BAG Cow Antique. Calf leather in retro look.3 points -
This is a wonderful instrument to play but just not exactly what I'm looking for. It's got a very comfortable neck, the balance is perfect and its very light, so I imagine easy to wear for a long gig. It's a surprisingly modern sound for a 50s style P pickup, very forward and throaty. It's only a couple of months old and been played a bit at home but, of course, it's not been used in anger. comes with Alpher branded hiscox case and a couple of tools for the truss rod and bridge adjustments £1400 including shipping to mainland UK, anywhere else at buyer's expense. Local pickup is free. I also don't mind driving an hour or so from Edinburgh for a socially distanced handover. Would consider trading for a Japanese Fender Mustang or other high end short scale (plus cash either way). Specs: - 21 frets - 30 inch scale - sapele body - quarter sawn maple neck - Pau Ferro fingerboard - Luminlay side dots - passive electronics - 4kg3 points -
I picked this up for a decent price this week: it's an early 90's Jackson Eliminator in super overall condition considering its age. These weren't made for long, just two years I think and as a result, they're quite rare apparently. It is (I think) the first 24 fret bass I've owned: not that it will cause me much consternation given that I rarely venture past the 14th fret. The active electronics are in good order and the original pickups sound very good too. Here it is alongside my recently acquired Charvel 2B.3 points
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Rolling Stone have just published a very good article on Peart, well worth reading. https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/neil-peart-rush-dead-cover-story-1110496/3 points
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Yes that's the part I play in our band.3 points
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Well, it's a bit against my own initial bass setup logic but I've tightened the truss and raised the saddles a bit and that seems to have worked. Thinking about it, it's quite reasonable: the angle of the strings compared to the bass has changed so that was the solution. Thanks3 points
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Fender USA 1992 precision plus, lace sensors and fine tuning bridge,in pretty good condition for age,all electrics work,truss rod turns,comes with a fender USA case,old fender strap and booklet,can post for £20,any questions fire away,would listen to offers,but I don’t need any trades3 points -
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That looks like the pickup was pushed down in transit. Don't touch the screw yet, and simply try to pull the pickup cover up (edit: pushing down on the opposite side as @Doctor J says will help). If you can't, then undo the screw and redo it. I don't think you'll need anything under the pickup. I remember vaguely I can push mine down a bit and they push back ok. I can't check right now as I lent the bass to my trumpet player, but your picture is pretty clear to me.3 points
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Sleeping on this and I am not as negative on this as I was last night. If the new Gibson management want to really make a statement that 'things are different now' then this is magnificent opportunity for them. For Mesa, it is a way of ensuring that the brand lives on way beyond the working life of its founder Randall Smith, who is entitled to make succession plans in any way he sees fit.3 points
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A present for you.3 points
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"No less than 100.000 carbon fibres Jim!" "Wow Mike, isn't it amazing?" "But wait, there's more!"3 points
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Push the lopsided pickup down on the side which is sticking up, which should pop it back to where it should be. It has been pushed down on the A string side and become stuck. It is just a regular P pickup, there is no voodoo going on here.3 points
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I know a lot of these have been flagged up at various times but I thought it might be neat to curate them in one place. I am by no means a fan of the Beatles but I often enjoy covers of their tunes. I could pick several but the freshest one for me, as I only heard it the other day, is this cover of 'Come Together' by Gary Clark Jr. Apparently it was used in some film or other and been around a while but, as usual, I am late to the party. There are a few live versions kicking around but I like this one, it has a raw power and intensity about it. The biggest problem is sitting through 1:45 secs of some bellend who hosts the show and trying to score points off them. WTAF is that about? Anyway, fast forward to avoid. Please list your faves, with links of course. And only one at a time, please!2 points
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Purchased on reverb. Happy so far, fretboard was well used, gunky shall we say. Gave it a good clean and sanded the back of the neck a little and set up, plays well so far. Got for reduced price, now I know why! Seller was upfront to be fair. I'll give it a few weeks. These are beautiful basses, the white with maple neck and black pg is🤟 Haven't fully played but nice to have active jazz for 250 quid!2 points
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I'll be pop back in seven years and see how it's going. 😁2 points
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Yep, and due to Corona I still haven’t managed to get out to Jon Shuker to pick it up. It’s been quite an ordeal (time wise, that is; Lakland were very commendable in footing all costs involved in rectifying the issue). Just hope it’s working now. Correct; the Skylines are built in Indonesia but go back to the US before hitting retailers.2 points
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Quite happy with this.... Note the 1 side dot (luminlay) on the 21st. Now it’s time to sand.... 180, 240, 320, 400, 600, 800 grit after which we start slapping on 6 coats of finishing oil. I will probably take the fretboard to 1200.2 points
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I measure a business by what it does to put things right when things go wrong. I don’t think they really got a chance in this instance.2 points
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I love Tori Amos’ cover of Happiness is a Warm Gun:2 points
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When I bought my old Skyline 5502 from The Gallery, I tried a whole slew of premium 5 stringers before settling on the the Lakland. This included, amongst others, Sadowsky, EBMM and Dingwall. The 5502 was the best sounding and the nicest to play that day and it came home with me.2 points
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A lot of people fall for this old chestnut and actually believe it to be true. The reason why manufacturing has shifted to the East is NOT primarily because of cost. That's just one factor. The main factor is the availability of talent and the value chains within a small localised area. That doesn't exist in Europe or the USA. Another old chestnut that people, even now, continue to believe, is that products made in China/Indonesia/Vietnam are of poor quality. The truth of the matter is that the quality is determined not by where it's made, but by what the (Western) parent company has asked of it. If they ask for low cost skimping on this and that, that's what they get. If they ask for a well made product, that's what they get.2 points
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Just got my Thomann order (same day) twenty minutes ago! Excellent service I think, given the current chaos. I have always had a good experience with Thomann and I will continue to use them, even if there is a slight premium to pay. If I could have got the same stuff from the music shop that my mate runs in the next town then I would bought from him (same as a number of other small businesses that I deal with), but overall I have no intention to prioritising buying from Britain and will continue to use shops in the EU.2 points
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Exactly what you would expect from a wooden neck I've made some minor adjustments to my S2 Classic necks when I switched string gauges, and the necks responded quickly and did exactly what I wanted.2 points
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Relief is everything. The string is a straight line between the bridge and the other contact point, the nut or where your finger pushes it onto the board. If you've a lot of relief, it will exaggerate the action at the lower end and, if you set the action low, you're effectively guaranteeing the notes will buzz higher up the neck as the actual string height (when you've effectively ruled out the extra clearance provided by the relief) will be too low there. If you want to check this for yourself, hold a string down at the 15th fret and look at the string clearance to the end of the neck. Now do the same around the 3rd fret. See?2 points
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Indeed. For what it's worth, I spent some time adjusting and readjusting the pickup heights until I was happy with the sound: it really is easy to do. Also, are you aware of the dip switches on the board of the preamp? You need to open the control cavity to access them and it gives you 4 different modes for the operation of the treble. I had no idea when I bought mine and only found out months later. Worth experimenting with that too: some settings were not to my liking at all, but a couple were good (for me).2 points
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It's suprisingly un-technical underneath those pickups. Like Cuzzie says, just foam or springs - I'd guess that you have foam underneath and you'll just need to loosen off the strings unscrew the pickups and furtle around underneath until the foam is in a better postition. Once it's in place it doesn't really move around much.2 points
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Failed miserably last year, so this year's starting out with no plans to acquire anything. However, this is subject to change without prior notice.2 points
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No plans so far, however, this is subject to change without prior notice.2 points
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That's great - thanks for posting.2 points
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If I'm reading this right, the Focusrite 8i8 gives you somewhat enhanced capability over the 2i2 at a cost of £309. https://www.gak.co.uk/en/focusrite-scarlett-18i8-usb-audio-interface-3rd-gen/927813?gclid=CjwKCAiA_9r_BRBZEiwAHZ_v10AcHkK45zVHZTH51rRBJJzXCKyiSURK2Ht0JrTVNKLplo37VOFz6BoCpMoQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds On t'other hand, the Behringer XR18 with X-Air app gives you a complete 16-track recording studio for £389. https://www.andertons.co.uk/behringer-x-air-xr18-18-channel-12-bus-digital-mixer-for-ipad-android-tablets-zb852?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=surfaces&gclid=CjwKCAiA_9r_BRBZEiwAHZ_v101t4mH-E0XfYrqvVr7Ci2bERFfEl5YU6CqcGNgqPb7lmKa2q3k58BoCGIkQAvD_BwE @Silvia Bluejay and I use our XR18 to front-end Reaper v.6. It's early days yet for us, but it clearly works.2 points
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Thanks Stub I'm glad I decided to use my German Hofner for acoustic gigs. Blue2 points
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Depends what sound you want to achieve Just get a screwdriver out and get it to the right height for you - 2 min job2 points
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Yeah a little bit I'm gonna finish my 5 string $$ build, I'm just trying to build up the courage to fit the truss rod and then do the fretting (never done it before!!) 😳2 points
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I guess old Aguilar and Mesa gear before the prices shoot up further!2 points
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The Royal Philharmonic. Those bastards have been trading on the name for 100 years!!2 points
