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  1. 9 points
  2. Back up for sale - but please read again as there are significant changes (in blue) There is a whole thread about the genesis of this bass which I will attach to the bottom of this ad, but essentially I commissioned Mark to build this for me for a charity gig where we performed the Queen set from Live Aid. At that time, John Deacon had stripped one of his vintage P's to natural and it was used for the gig. He later painted it black as seen on the '86 Magic Tour. Please note that this Precision bass has a Jazz profile neck Other than some light playing at home, it has been used only for the rehearsals and subsequent charity gig. Commissioned 10/4/19 - Completed 6/7/19 - Received by me 10/7/19 - Gigged 23/11/19 The spec on this bass is: 1968 Precision in Natural Light Relic Alder body (upcharge for superior wood selection) Rosewood fretboard with clay dots Weight 8.46lbs J width neck Neck depth at 1st fret: 22.55mm Neck depth at 12th fret: 25.32mm Neck width at nut: 37.41mm Neck width at 12th fret: 55.36mm Neck radius: 10" Hand rolled finger board edges Aged nitro finish on the neck Tortoiseshell scratchplate Vintage reverse Gotoh tuners Aged finish in nitro-cellulose, very light relic Tarnished metal work (but not rusty - yeah right 😂) - This is the reason this bass was withdrawn. It had been sold pending payment and I happened to get it out of its case for a quick noodle. As it hadn't been played for a while, I plugged it into the tuner and noticed the intonation on the A string was slightly out. I attempted to adjust this and found that I couldn't as the intonation screws were solid. In fact, the whole bridge was unadjustable! I removed the bridge from the bass, during which the A string snapped at the tuning peg, which was bit odd as the bass has barely been played. Anyway, I tried everything from soaking the whole bridge in lubricant to brute force. Eventually, all the intonation screws relented, but the saddle height screws were having absolutely none of it. I binned them in the end and ordered some new ones. These ones are shiny as you can see from the photos and the rest of the bridge is as it was. If you would prefer, I can put all of the new bridge on to match the saddles, or you can have it as it is. I don't know what Limelight do to artificially age their parts, but they need to stop, or do it less at the very least. Apparently it's a known issue, but unfortunately, I didn't know or I would have specified 'new' hardware. As mentioned above, as a result of the bridge removal, the A string snapped at the tuning peg. This bass is now wearing a new set of Rotosound RS77LD 45-105 Monel Flatwounds as per John Deacon's preference. Yeah, they're not cheap, but it's not going to cost you extra and neither is the new bridge. If you really don't like flats, I can put a set of round wounds on it for you at no extra cost. Hootenanny button on the back of the headstock Thumb rest below G string Alnico pick ups Vintage wired CTS pots and Spraque cap Switchcraft Jack Period correct Fender Big TV logo (as per pictures) Comes in an old, but functional hard case. Shipping update - If you are within a reasonable distance, I'm sure we can work out a meet somewhere. I live in South Essex, but do travel up to relatives in Colchester. I'm also gigging in Derbyshire at the end of this month (July 2021). Failing that, for £50, you can take part in @walshy's 'man with a van' experience. I've tried it and it's great - a total peace of mind service at an affordable price. I would have to double check with him depending on your location, but he has done one long run for me at that price, so I'm hopeful. He's also done many trips for @walshy as well as a few other people I know on Basschat. This is the link for the bass on Limelight web site. Photos - all photos are representative of the bass as it is now apart from the new shiny saddles and the flat wound strings mentioned above. I have included one photo at the bottom of how the bridge is now. This is the link for the thread I started on Basschat about this bass. Apologies for the quality, but here is a short video of its one and only outing. It does exactly what it says on the headstock.
    7 points
  3. How would they react to being told to f**k off?
    7 points
  4. I'd say "you fkg buy it and I'll fkg play it matey "...
    7 points
  5. And so to the fret-ends and binding preparation. As usual, folks, I'm not at all certain other builders do it this way so don't assume that it's the best way of doing it I have stuck the fretboard onto one of the fret-slotting templates - a useful flat and straight surface - with two-sided tape 1mm inset from the edge. I then could use the edge as my guide to clip the overhanging fret-ends, file them and emery them so that the edges are now straight with exactly 1mm overhang: I then used my Hoscoe crowning file to round the ends: And a combination of needle files and my Chris Alsop diamond crowning file to round the sharp corners: I will then use the crowning file as a former and use 400 through to 2000 emery to eliminate the scratch marks and bring the ends to a polish but, eventually, the binding will fit like this, giving me a 0.5 - 1.0mm overhang and instant white/black stripe demarcation line :
    7 points
  6. For those learning the relationship between bass and drums, the early combination of Lancaster & Coghlan was so consistent, solid and a great engine room. As a band l know the lineup changes have divided their fans and as a fan in my youth. I didn’t really follow them, with the same intent from 86 onwards. Kept an eye on output but not as enthusiastically. I’ve been a member of QuoMotion for over 10 years. A guilty pleasure that has been great. We play a lot of festivals and the reaction to many of the early classic songs is incredible. So not sure about how significant they are for everyone, but they have a place in the choir.
    7 points
  7. Now £900 5 string Shuker for sale. My 'go to' bass for many years. Some marks on headstock and neck, little bit of belt rash on the back. Got my eye on something expensive which forces the sale. Update: just emailed Me Shuker with a few questions regarding the bass. He very kindly furnished me with the following reply: Shuker 5 string Series 2 bass 34” scale 24 frets 48mm nut width string spacing 19mm at bridge end 20.5mm neck depth at 1st fret 22.5mm at 12th shallow C carve Maple and wenge laminated neck birdseye fretboard brown mallee headstock veneer 2 way truss rod carbon fibre reinforcement brass/phenolic laminated nut 6mm black face dots 2mm black side dots satin neck lacquer jumbo stainless fretwire? Gotoh GB707 tuners swamp ash body brown mallee drop top black veneer between top and body polyester basecoat gloss polyurethane topcoat Seymour duncan stacked J neck pickup Seymour Duncan MM pickup (series/single/parallel switching) Shuker 3 band eel, internal mid freq control ABM individual bridge units black hardware Think thats as much as i can tell! I thin it was originally built for a chap called Si Cox, must be 15-17 years ago I reckon. Based in Macclesfield, socially distanced plays available! (With Tea).
    6 points
  8. It's all about the beard 😎
    6 points
  9. A few times I've done gigs and the bassist in another band has turned up with just a bass. One occasion a guy wandered over and said "ok to use your rig yeah? I'll need a lead and your strap too, cheers!" He was a little put out when I told him to F off. He ended up doing the gig sat on the stage going through a DI box.
    6 points
  10. No, no, no! Get your trolling right. It's Paul McCartney and/or, or vs., Mark King. AND only a sunburst Precision with tort pickguard. And Jaco only needed four. Not good for metal. There you go.
    6 points
  11. Nothing says Teh Brutalz like a Hello Kitty paint job.
    5 points
  12. Simple, I'd ask to see the ten gigs within the next 90 days paying me 250 each, sign the contract, then take out a loan from them to buy the bass.
    5 points
  13. Advertising Feature 250 POUND WEAKLING TO BUFF ROCKER WITH ATTITOOD IN JUST SEVEN DAYS MY LIFE WAS A HELL OF HUMILIATION Hi! You might know me as Gerry Only out of seminal punk band The Misfits but I was once a total dweeb, living in my sister's basement and eating government cheese all day. I weighed 250 pounds, my hobby was pressing flowers, my forelock was droopy and every time I went to the beach the local bad girls kicked sand in my face. Then I met a Shaolin priest / bodybuilder (now dead) His mastery of the dark oriental science of Total Bodily Re-Conception turned me into a chiselled, hell-raising rocker with abs of steel, cheekbones like a letter-opener and scores of women who wanted to be with me. AND ALL IN JUST ONE WEEK! Now I can share those secrets with you. Follow the Gerry Only Seven-Day Method and you can be like me. Just send $9.99 and I'll mail back your first lesson. Within minutes you'll be on the road to rampant manhood! BUT WAIT! THERE'S MORE! I'll even throw in a handsomely-appointed Gerry Only digital chest-expander totally free* and gratis (exc shipping)! MAIL ME $9.99 NOW AND CHANGE YOUR SORRY LIFE * Offer applies in lower 48 states only. No refunds, no returns, no remorse.
    5 points
  14. Really helpful to have the collective wisdom of Basschat re: Lakland in one place - whilst the Lakland site is pretty good, there's some information that I've struggled to find in the past. I have just one Lakland now, a 44-64 with a J taper neck and bound fingerboard, large pearl dots and factory Lollar pickup. A really lovely P bass with extraordinary playability. I've had a 44-64 PJ (J taper) and a JO in the past - both superb instruments. As I suspect with many others, it's the necks that set Laklands apart - for me, the best Fender type necks available. The only necks that have come close were a Sei J and a Celinder P (with a J taper neck). The less attractive element of Lakland Fender types for me is the body contouring. All of the Laklands I've had have sported rather 'blocky' bodies - the edge carving is somewhat minimal for my taste and the tummy and elbow carving is quite shallow. I much prefer the organic 'sea-washed' pebble contouring that one sometimes finds on older vintage Fenders. That said, not a big deal aesthetically. The other thing that I love about Laklands is the original (?) cream case. I had one in perfect condition and stupidly sold it. I'm always on the lookout for another
    5 points
  15. ... and I call 'Shallow'..! It's not the hair that counts ... ...
    5 points
  16. Why should every bass player worship Status Quo? Is it because of the BPM they can achieve? 🙄
    5 points
  17. Made in 2000, German, plays beautifully. You can see a scratch/ding near the bolts at the back, and one on the main horn and the rest is usual small buckle marks around the back body. Some tiny scuffs at the butt too. Neck is great, no cracks , action really nice and frets are excellent too, no dead spots or indents. Massively reluctant to sell this, but want to get a Spector again! Willing to ship within UK Cheers Gaz
    4 points
  18. The Classic T90 90W Tube Bass Amp Head is developed by amp experts with more than 20 years experience from building exclusive tube amps for hi-fi and guitar. The result is a hand-crafted tube amp that will exceed any expectations with tone and power. The 90 tube-Watts makes the EBS Classic T90 a perfect amp for the studio, especially since it comes with a direct driven balanced tube output. The amp is also very well suited for use in live situations.The specially designed transformers are over-dimensioned and all materials are carefully selected to perform at a maximum level - at all times. The amp has a separate input for active and passive instruments and a separate output for 4 Ohms and 8 Ohms speaker cabinets. The control panel has a classic style layout with controls for Volume, Bass, Treble and Presence. Features 100% Tube ampDirect driven tube XLR-outputActive/Passive inputs4 and 8 ohms outputsVolume, Bass, Treble and Presence controls90 W pure tube powerClassic T90 90W Tube Bass Amp Head Specifications: Nominal Input Level: -18dBv (passive), -8dBv (active)Input Impedance: 1Mohms (passive), 100kohms (active) Tone Controls: Bass +/-12dB @80Hz; Treble +/-12dB @8kHz; Prescence 0 - +12 dB @5kHz (pwr amp eq) Balanced Output Level: -10dBv Power Output: 90W RMSTube Selection: 2x 6550 power tubes; 1x 7025 now noise selection; 1x 12AT7, 2x 12AU7Dimensions (WxHxD): 21.1'x10.5'x9.57' / 53.7x26.7x24.3 cmWeight: 16.7 kg / 37 lb Collection from Southampton would be good. Traveling to Peterborough in a few weeks so could meet up along the way
    4 points
  19. Hi all, I was given this Eastcoast acoustic today for free, I've re-strung it with a set of lightly used Elixir poly-web strings. Action is a bit high but if you spend 5 minutes filing down the nut and saddle it'll lower it considerably and make it a very usable guitar. I'm looking to give this to someone who will actually use it, preferably someone who otherwise might not be able to afford an acoustic, or to someone who knows someone in such a position or a kid who's looking to start learning. If you're simply going to sell it, then please don't ask me to give it to you, this is a perfectly good guitar in great condition and I'd really like it to go to someone who fits the above bill and not to someone who wants to make a quick buck. Also, this is collection only from Basildon, Essex. If no one comes forward to take it within a week or so then I'll sell it and donate the money.
    4 points
  20. I was thinking a Hoffner violin bass or Danelectro longhorn
    4 points
  21. Quite so. There's a lot going on that the inexperienced ear will miss, especially in the majestic run of albums from Piledriver to Live! Thereafter, the material and production went sharply downhill. It was never quite the same after changing fashions and pressing financial issues forced the band to re-invent themselves as a 'naughty-but-nice', cheeky-chappie act given to the worst of gimmicky promotional initiatives. Opinion is sharply divided in respect of the band's lowest point. Was it Rossi and Parfitt's appearance on Coronation Street 'as themselves' or the lamentable action-comedy movie (spoiler: no action, no comedy) Hello Quo? Never mind. We will always have those 6 albums from 1971 - 1978 and that is enough
    4 points
  22. 4 points
  23. I'm gunna get me a Pipe when you can play like "Duck" everything is cool
    4 points
  24. Have you lot forgotten Nick Beggs?
    4 points
  25. Just got myself one from @Alfie Noakes and I’m finding it hard to put down even though I’ve been playing mostly fretless this last 6 months. photo is from Phil too I’m not at home at the moment. I’ve got my eye on your 79 too @Paulhauser 😏
    4 points
  26. So I got a pretty big amount of money back from my taxes and decided to invest in a decent double bass. After trying out a few instruments I knew what I was looking for and found it in this Dutch built, all solid 3/4 bass, built by luthier Léon Christiaens in 1991. Feels great, adjustable bridge, in an amazing condition...lovely. Absolutely lovely. IMG_4599.MOV
    4 points
  27. You are going to thank me for this one 😁, I’m gonna take you back to the sound system days, heavy Bassline
    4 points
  28. My 6 is lighter than my main 5 strings, has less neck dive than my Fenders, and doesn't have a permanently ringing B string because it's muted by my right hand. I also don't think that it particularly complicates the navigation of the fingerboard. Once you've spent a bit of time learning the notes on the added strings there's not much extra thinking involved. In fact, there are times when it can be helpful because you can play over 2 octaves in position. I'm all for using the right tool for the job, but there's nothing you can do on a 4 that you can't do on a 5 or 6. I generally use a 5 as standard now but I still like to take the 6 out occasionally, especially if I know I'm going to be soloing a lot. I only really take a 4 string if I'm specifically asked for one, and often it's as much for visual reasons than anything else (in a live context at least).
    4 points
  29. 4 points
  30. Hi all, Some time back I decided that I wanted to try the 5 string Jazz thing again. It did not work for me: I like 5 and 6 string basses just as much as the next guy, but not if they are Fender-like. Makes complete sense, doesn't it? Well, that's my story anyways. So I think I am going to buy another one of these, but 4 string. Hence the decision to list this beauty. I have absolutely no complaints about this instrument. The fretwork is top notch, the rolled edges of the fingerboard are something to lust over, and the colour is fantastic (especially with a zebra-print strap, which I can strongly recommend). The tone is stellar, but we all know that by now. The weight, too, is decent on this one: 4.7 kilograms on ye olde bathroom scale. Bought from Andertons a couple of months back, obviously never gigged and set up with extra care by yours truly. Not only that, but I also did some necessary set up, such as filing the nut to the correct height—so you don’t have to. The bass is effectively new, so why not knock 100 quid off the list price? The specs are listed below. Of note, this is a 2nd generation iteration, which is great because the radius is much less extreme than the original 7.25", which drove me crazy. For the connoisseurs, there is some very nice birdseye figuring on the maple fretboard, which is a thing of beauty. I have tried to capture it, but it's not so easy. Trades: thanks, but no thanks, unless you have a USA Stingray 5H with an Alnico pick up which you are willing to part with (of course, the difference in trade value would be compensated). Offers: open to reasonable ones, but, really, the bass is new. Specifications Body Body Material: Swamp Ash / North American Alder Pickguard: Ivory Pearl / Tortoise Neck Neck Material: 1 Piece Hard Maple Neck Shape: C-Shape Scale: 34” Fingerboard: Hard Maple / Ebony Fingerboard Radius: 9.5” Frets: Medium, 20 Frets String Nut: Natural Bone Inlay: WH Pearloid Block Neck Joint: 4 Bolt Steel Square Plate Electronics Pickups: Marcus Super Jazz Advanced Electronics: Marcus Heritage - 3 with Middle-Frequency Control Controls: Volume / Tone (Dual Pot), Pickup Blender, Treble, Middle / Middle Frequency (Dual Pot), Bass, Mini Toggle (Active / Passive ) Hardware Knobs: Jazz Type Black Plastic Bridge: Heavy Mass Standard Tuning Gear: Premium Open-Gear Hardware Finish: Chrome
    3 points
  31. Project fretless with ESP Japan fretless jazz neck- unlined, vintage style adjustment at heel; nice dark ebony round laminate board. Side dots where frets would go. Body- not sure of manufacture, looks very 1980s, rear mounted controls , no scratchplate. Lots of wear and chips to finish - see photos for condition Vintage 1980s EMG precision and jazz pickups wired VVT with fourth knob unconnected. bridge is fender, tuners schaller Recent setup with tapewounds. Comes with hiscox Case
    3 points
  32. I was playing in a soul/Motown band and I played a precision. We’re a funk band and I mentioned a guitarist we had at the time arrived with a skull and crossbones painted Jackson...looked a bit stupid, but soon after he was asked to leave as he didn’t chip in with costs and we couldn’t get on with him. When I mentioned his guitar being a bit “off message” on here - I was roundly (and, in retrospect...rightly) told off. I don’t know - some people are gear mad and want to be seen with certain gear - the Dingwall’s are very “in” with metal/rock players at the minute. Every demo I hear of them sounds well off to me - it sounds like it’s being played down an old telephone line... But, if you can afford the change and you fancy it - you feel as if the Ibanez 300 is letting you down; go for it. Don’t skint yourself chasing Excalibur to suit someone else’s desired image though.
    3 points
  33. Suggest alternatives to what they should be playing. Then what they should be wearing. Then what they should be driving. Then where they should be living. Then what they should do for a living. Hopefully they’ll get the message then. That’d be my reaction anyway...
    3 points
  34. Up for a trade is this exceptional Imperial 4. Made around 2000 means still hand-carved by Mr. Fodera himself. Lot of upcharge options. Excellent shape, playability, sound.. It's Elite Fodera Specs are: - Ash body - Chestnut burl solid top - Alder tone block - 3pc maple neck - Brazilian rosewood fretboard without inlays - Macassar ebony pickup covers - Fodera/Pope preamp - SD/Fodera Dual coils I am interested in: - Fodera 4/5 stringers - Sadowsky NYC 4/5 (or exceptional Metro) - Fender CS - Fender Fullerton - Lakland US - 60´ Fenders - Nordy basses - anything similar to mentioned above Cash adjustments both ways, just let me know what you have. Trade value is around 7000€. Bass is located in Czech Republic. Contact me for a shipping quote.
    3 points
  35. (OK, I may be distracted by the overall image)
    3 points
  36. I have a BF Super Twin and use a D800. The 4 ohm AT 212 slim appeals to me as a possible replacement cab mainly due to the weight saving (5 kg) and it’s a bit smaller width-wise. Also I REALLY like the recessed handles, the BF side ones are not brilliant and the top one is useless. This may not mean much to some folk but I’ve got no off road parking and a lot of steps to my house to load in and out. Every little helps as they say.
    3 points
  37. Oh goody, another "Yes it is," "No it isn't," BC thread.
    3 points
  38. 3 points
  39. We've done a handful of gigs in the past year, each time we've been asked by the promoter to bring our own mics. Before plague, when I've worked as a stage manager at festivals, there would be people wanting to use their own mics for hygiene reasons. The FOH and monitor engineers didn't have a problem with that, as long as the mic wasn't cheap rubbish, which yours isn't. Asking to use your own mic in the current situation isn't an unreasonable request - the promoter might even insist on it.
    3 points
  40. I respect that they've had a good career. I just can't fathom why, I wouldn't buy anything of theirs and I certainly wouldn't want to listen to their endless three chord chugging nonsense. But I understand lots of people like them and that's their choice, if it makes them happy, fine.
    3 points
  41. I found a version of this great Jefferson Airplane cover on here. This is the Dub version
    3 points
  42. I love that black short scale ! Never seen one in that colour before. I really like Lakland basses, and regarding the fretless versions, I've got a 44-02 Deluxe fretless with an epoxy- coated ebony fingerboard and it's a wonderful bass. Lightweight, easy to play and with loads of really useful fretless tones. Does the Musicman thing, does the Jazz Bass thing and lots of other sounds of its own as well. I usually use the front coil of the humbucker with the mids and highs slightly boosted to get a uniquely Lakland kind of a sound and it really cuts through the mix. I'm a big fan of Lakland pickups too. I think they are very underrated. To my ears they sound as good as anything on the market, and they help give Lakland basses their own distinctive personality. I love the ChiSonics and the NeoPunch P Bass for passive basses, and the MM humbucker on the active ones sounds great as well. It's not quite as heavy in the bottom end as a Musicman, but it's got a bit more midrange support. I suppose another thing that defines Lakland basses is the small vintage-style frets. They give the basses a different feel, and some would argue a slightly different sound, i.e a bit more woody , for want of a better term. They don't suit every taste, but I have learnt to love them.
    3 points
  43. Interesting...I've so far gone thru many decades of existence without giving Status Quo a single moment's consideration...
    3 points
  44. I do think there is a valid question in there. You could look at the work Cliff Williams does in AC/DC, Tommy Shannon with SRV and a host of other 'anchors' and wonder if the band would have been so good if they'd been John Entwistle or some other pointless noodler.
    3 points
  45. Considering how talented John Taylor is, shouldn't everyone worship Duran Duran, or how about The Cure, Gallup is amazing. I recently started learning Come Undone, what a great bass arrangement! Lost count of how many Cure songs I've learned, they're more my style, but I do like Duran Duran's darker period.
    3 points
  46. A couple a decades ago now, I listened to part of a radio programme celebrating the xxx years of their career. A few anecdotes, some chat with the presenter, and, as a 'parting gift', they were to receive a special treat: the playing of their first hit. 'Pictures Of Matchstick Men'. One could hear, even on the radio, the cringing of the group as they had to endue the full three minutes thirty or whatever. After having lauded their guitar work, their tight signature rhythm section, their musicality... It was a real embarrassment. Disclaimer: I've never been, myself, a fan of their stuff, having lived not far from the 'Rossi' roots of Hounslow, and having had the dubious pleasure of playing some of their stuff (on drums...) for a college concert. It's basic, it's primitive, it works, in the genre targeted, but I wouldn't give it house room, myself. There is, in my world, much better stuff to listen to. As for 'worship': that's meant jokingly, surely..? Just my tuppence-worth.
    3 points
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