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  1. They've responded to the message I sent on messenger and are going to check for me. I have aspergers so the phone thing is outwith my control plus I have to avoid confrontational situations for the same reason. The written message is far safer for everyone involved 😬
    13 points
  2. First rehearsal with a new band. 70’s Disco covers so plenty of notes to get through! Thunder 3 performed superbly well. It drew some very positive comments about looks & sound. Would gig this bass very happily without any second thoughts at all. 🙂
    7 points
  3. A beautiful example of a fantastic bass. For the full specs have a look here: https://www.andertons.co.uk/bass-dept/bass-guitars/precision-bass/fender-american-elite-precision-bass-3-tone-sunburst Barely played and well looked after, with not even a slight blemish on it. The case has a very small dent on it (which occurred without the bass in it), but otherwise it is immaculate. Genuinely sad to be selling this but after the last 18 months I can't afford to keep it. Whoever buys it will fall in love with it. Would prefer collection, but can organise a courier at cost if necessary. I also travel all over the country for gigs, so let me know if you'd like it and I may be able to sort something.
    5 points
  4. Absolutely mint with Nostrand pickup. Very low action a joy to play.
    5 points
  5. Selling this as it hasn’t seen much action action since I got my Sadowsky. Price reduced to £500:00. It’s in excellence condition and was originally a rather horrible blue burst colour. It had been stripped and nicely oil finished when I got it. It’s a later model USA made one which I think came just before the Cirrus. Controls are separate volume and blend knobs with stacked pots for treble/bass mid/mid sweep. The mid sweep is brilliant for quick tone changes. Overall it’s in great condition for an early’90s(?) bass. There is a little nick on the back of the neck by the heel and the gold hardware is showing signs of wear and tear. The stacked knobs look newer. I replaced the bass/treble one a few years ago and although everything works fine the mid/sweep one has lost it’s centre detents and will howl if turned up full. Otherwise the electrics are all quiet and the tonal range of this instrument is great. It hasn’t been gigged much. I have the original Peavey hard case, included in sale, but it came pretty battered with damaged corners and lives under the bed. I’ve used another cheap hard case It’s quite a beast; I reckon 10-11lbs, but quite well balanced and comfy on a wide strap and really nice to play, lowish action and nicely finished neck. Prefer not to post but you’re welcome to come and try it, although now I have a big box from Thomann, due to NBD on Wednesday, I'd be happy to courier this in the UK for cost. Specs: Maple body Through neck ebony fretboard pearl markers 34” scale 3 band eq 9v 24 frets 48mm nut string spacing about 18mm.
    4 points
  6. Congratulations to @Doctor J on his splendid win last month, and as is customary, he has supplied the following image for your inspiration and delight. This picture, I think, lens itself to some interesting ideas , but stay focused .... Usual rules apply. You know the drill: ✔️ Entries must be <5 minutes and written/recorded this month. ❌ No illegal samples, copyright infringements or other snide goings-on ❌ Bagpipes. please no bagpipes, summer equinox truce now Expired. panpipes only if you have too. ❌ No voting for your own entry. We'll know. And we'll shame you. A line or two offering an insight to your inspiration will be good as well , it works nicely on the voting thread. Deadline wise , we will give a thumbs up to midnight on 'International day of sign languages ' 👍, and yes, yet again, again you probably have till about 19.00 on the 24th, ( the clue given here is that 'International day of sign languages 'is the 23rd). As the challenge is starting on national letter writing day..... Dear sir/madam Please take this as a green light to get busy for this month's challenge Yours incredibly Lurks ( I'm still probably getting these days off a U.S. site , sorry )
    4 points
  7. Recently got in a trade, amazing instrument, very fun and easy to play. The bass is in stunning conditions and comes with orginal MTD hard case. Over the past few years, i managed to try and get some fancy bass such as Fodera or MTD. Unfortunatly, in the end i find myself more of a traditional fenderish guy So i will let this go to have my AC back, or just in case in trade for an Alleva Coppolo 4 strings MTD 535-24 2007 Quilted maple top (hard to catch the beauty on camera) Walnut body Wood knobs Rosewood fingerboard Maple neck Matching headstock Fairly light 4.0 Kg This bass is really resonant, full and punchy as you will expect from and MTD, compared to others i had the pleasure to try, is a little bit more "traditional" always respecting the MTD staple sound. 2800£ - 3300€ As said, im looking for a straight sale unless you have an Alleva Coppolo 4 strings. Buyers pays shipping
    4 points
  8. All together... Just needs setting up and the control cavity plate drilling 'n fitting... Thanks to all those offering help advice or simply there comments along the way... It's been Fun!
    4 points
  9. It means that if the member leaves, they have to be replaced with an RSJ.
    4 points
  10. Stunning not a mark on it with tape wound flats it sounds almost like a double bass even unplugged it's very loud comes with gig bag collect only please.
    4 points
  11. I understand that completely. It’s not uncommon.
    4 points
  12. Thank you all for your advice,after calling 3 local very reputable guitar shops in Southampton and explaining to them I have been advise that the rockstar package is perfect for a starter that just wants to learn it as a hobby for fun without a view of wanting to join a band or anything like that. Plus,if he's awful at it at least it'll annoy our horrible neighbour 🤣
    4 points
  13. Can I just add? You are the best for doing this for your guy. He will love it and you can point him on here when he gets the bass and he can get lots of help from like minded souls.
    4 points
  14. So here's the finished bass! Need to order some card to use as a background and do a proper photoshoot with it at some point, but you get the idea! Took it to my wedding gigs at the weekend and it sounded lovely, cut through the mix properly, settings were all useful too- the bridge pickup is as Jaydee-like as the one in my Vox Standard bass, the neck pickup has the growl of a Fender P, but put it in parallel for the sound of a Mustang, and put the bridge in parallel for a Jazz bass approximation, together in series they're a growly as heck, etc etc... but then I would say it sounded good wouldn't I..? 🤣 (the XLR is actually wired in now, though I don't think I'll ever need it) Overall though I'm pleased that it looks like it's from the era I based it on; even with my ukulele shape I think it carries the vibe of those mad old Matsumoku gems. The oil finish helps- as it's not even and has a bit of an open-pore thing going on it feels like an old bass already, which isn't bad considering I finished it last Thursday! Neck is very skinny and combined with the short scale it's very easy to shred all over it. Looking forward to getting some proper photos and demos sorted! Meantime here's a couple of clips I threw together for instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CTFmS9jjmCo/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link https://www.instagram.com/p/CTDREcND4gb/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Thanks for reading! -Steve
    4 points
  15. Be aware that the Rumble 800 HD can output up to 400 watts continuous at 8 ohms. And the 8 ohm Rumble V3 210 cab is rated (on paper) at 700 watts program, and "just" 350 watts continuous. Howsomeever, that rating on paper was when it was newly introduced in 2015 to handle a maximum expected 350 watts continuous, 700 watts program, from the then 1-year-old Rumble 500 head. Since that's all the power handling that was necessary at the time, Fender conservatively left it at that. That is still the published spec.! Flash forward to 2018 and Fender introduces the Rumble Stage 800 combo with their first-ever output of up to 400 watts continuous at 8 ohms, 800 watts cont. at 4 ohms! And what speakers do they put in this powerful combo?? And what extension cab do they propose to take the additional 400 watts cont.?? Why, none other than the exact same wildly popular 2x10" Eminences they've been putting in the Rumble 500 combo & Rumble 210 cab for the previous 3 years. They even make the exact same 210 cab in stealth black cosmetics to match the Stage combo!! Obviously, with that successful field experience, and additional lab testing no doubt, they must be quite confident it can take it! And I, too, believe you will very happy running a Rumble V3 210 under your Rumble 800 HD. 🤗
    3 points
  16. Over the last four rehearsals with the covers band I've taken along a Fender Flea Jazz, Fender Performer, Squier Jaguar SS and tonight my lowly Westone Thunder. The guitarist came up to me at the end and said "that's a fantastic bass, that's by far the best tone you've had".
    3 points
  17. Me late tonight - I & I soon come ...
    3 points
  18. No, the guitar would have melted silly.
    3 points
  19. Nice mix from scientist
    3 points
  20. Absolutely mint these have custom shop pickups.i think this era was of the highest build. 2012.comes with the fitted flight case and instructions.nice low action and rolled finger board. Collect only please and no trades on this one thanks
    3 points
  21. As I've said so many times in the past that you are probably all bored of it, if a company doesn't want to communicate via email they shouldn't publish an email address. These days, a voice call unless backed up with some form of written communication, is a terrible way of doing business, because unless you also record every call you make and receive there is no permanent record of what was said.
    3 points
  22. I would expect that she has looked at what other options there are. Rather like the thread about 'workshy' youngsters we don't know the circumstances and should maybe just answer the question asked without coming over as a bit preachy.
    3 points
  23. I suspect this was made by a still functioning luthier, Tony Revell in Mid Wales / Shropshire (who is a family friend and has done work on several of my instruments).
    3 points
  24. Just parking this one here…… if you followed my tandem build thread you will remember I took the Thunderbird pickups out of my Bogart. Tonight I routed the Bogart body to fit a PJ config and made a new pickguard. Just waiting on a new battery box to be delivered and will then add a Noll TCM4XM pre to the Geezer setup. I need this done so I can focus on the Streamer.
    3 points
  25. Hey guys So.. I’m letting go of my beautiful Wayne Jones Audio rig, I’ll probably massively regret this at some point but bills have to paid. Made in Australia to a very high spec, the cab has gotten a bit of gigging use and so the tolex has a few scuffs but the head is relatively new and I haven’t taken it out of the house yet. The cab pairs beautifully with any recording preamp/DI ive tried it with loads of things (Jule Monique, reddi, U5, UAD610) and they all sounded great and had their own character. The cab is located in Harrow, North West London, collection is preferred as posting cabinets isn’t ever very fun for either party. Bit of a steal at this price but it has to go, if you have any question just ask. NO TRADES PLEASE WJ 2×10 POWERED BASS CABINET = £850 WJB PRE = £450 NOW SOLD
    2 points
  26. A BC'er very recently twisted my arm and persuaded me to upgrade my Boss WL-20 wireless to a Shure DLXD6 wireless. In terms of pedals for gigging (we play standard pop/rock covers) I've been happily just using my Zoom B1-4 as a 'standalone' micro pedal board since the end of lockdown. But the Shure is a much heftier beast than the WL-20 and it made sense to set it up on a small 'gigging' board with the Zoom B1-4 and a few other pedals and keep the rest on the larger 'creative home use' board. With a bit of pedalboard tetris, I can fit 4 other pedals onto my smaller board together with the B1-4 and the Shure. (Alas, sadly not quite enough space for a Thumpinator hpf underneath, so that will need to remain on the larger board and I'll make do with an hpf effect on the B1-4). But it got me thinking - which of my pedals would I really want/like to use for gigging? Proved to be quite an interesting and useful exercise! My starting point is these two boards and a recently acquired Tech 21 YYZ: For a bit of fun if you fancy it(!), have a guess which 4 pedals I decided to "save from the fire" besides my Zoom B1-4? Bonus points for working out the signal chain I've used. Please also feel free to share which 5 pedals you would have gone for (no prizes for that - lol!), what order you would put them and why. I'll limit any comments to your personal choices so as not to give the game away! Assuming mods are ok with this - £10 prize (PayPal f&f) for whoever is closest. Closing date : Sunday 12th.
    2 points
  27. Bought from Clarky a little while ago on here , really like it but I have my eye on something else I need funds for hope he doesn’t mind me using his original thread , it exactly the same condition as when I bought it Reduced 1500.00 £250 off what I paid for it a few months ago
    2 points
  28. I was just comparing prices on a Gretsch G5440LSB hollow-body in a beautiful burnt orange (£885 at Thomann; £1059 at Amazon), when I scrolled down the Amazon page to find this: Why do they think you'll need a paint roller tray to go with this guitar? Just asking!
    2 points
  29. 70's P... (MiO) - Made in Orpington...
    2 points
  30. So, with a bit of image manipulation and an educated guess about how to scale the picture, I came up with this version of the two pot MM control plate, which I think looks ok. In fact the eBay seller has just confirmed the sizing and if anything, it’s a bit bigger so I think I’ll take a punt on it! 😬
    2 points
  31. I’ve got some of these at home - I’ll check
    2 points
  32. Great old footage here with lee Perry and the upsetters
    2 points
  33. What you could describe as quite a long way north of "about £500"
    2 points
  34. I picked this up from the Delroy Wilson channel, nice easy listening
    2 points
  35. Gear4music have similar own brand packages cheaper than the ones on Very at £140. Given that they're a music shop I'd trust them to sell something playable over Very. I have an amp going free in the marketplace/recycling section here if you can collect (London) - that way you can spend your whole budget on a better bass.
    2 points
  36. I still have my Westone Spectrum. It gigged with me for many gigs back in the 80's and it's still in my spare room/music room. We just had the bathroom done which explains the dust over everything that I haven't got around to clearing yet
    2 points
  37. Hey Mands. I had the 1980's equivalent of what you are looking to purchase when I was 15 years old. It was awful, badly set up and the amp was useless. But...... I loved it, because it was my first bass. I learnt the basics on it, learnt how to change strings, tune it, set it up etc. I also posed in the mirror practicing stage moves that I never actually had the balls to do. I covered it in stickers and used it at an audition for my first band. I got the gig, and after about 10 months of unfaithful service I upgraded it. It still lives in my mothers attic (so she tells me).
    2 points
  38. A phobia to using the phone? Just take a deep breath and ring them. They operated for nearly 20 years without an email!
    2 points
  39. Yep, you're right it's a Gotoh 206.
    2 points
  40. You will pay much more using Very on instalments than other places, their APR is 10% higher than most credit cards.
    2 points
  41. First SG I ever played was a 3000, at some point in the mid '80s. A guitarist mate from another band had an odd way of getting hold of incredibly high-end stuff, and turned up one day with this gorgeous pearl white/abalone/gold SG3000. He also had an original '50s gold-top Gibson LP, could never quite work out what was going on there... The auction estimate for that's very low (tends to be the case with Gardiner Houlgate, unless it's a US Fender or Gibson), this could easily fetch double that price.
    2 points
  42. I only play at home nowadays too, but I like to think that I am completely ready and completly relevant if I get that call from a big-name band with a record deal. Knowing how I would use my envelope filter is part of that. 😄 To be honest with you, I've been sat here ready for the last thirty years or so, so they better hurry up before the money they are going to offer me starts to interfere with my eligibility for Pension Credit.😟
    2 points
  43. Not a great pic but I've done a bit of tweaking - it's definitely a Gotoh 206. Ah - it all makes sense now - Tolkein, Rivendell!
    2 points
  44. Hi, the Elite is the top end of the range (but below Custom Shop which are really expensive); it used to be the Fender USA Deluxe, then it became Fender USA Elite, and now Fender USA Ultra. The American Professional is what used to be the Fender USA Standard. They are all excellent and well made but the Deluxe/Elite/Ultra range have slightly better components cosmetically and the electronics are active rather than passive as in the Standard/Professional.
    2 points
  45. Not just for the power handling imbalance is it usually a fool's paradise of a stack. Most often the 410 has such a superior sensitivity that when it's on top the 115 is completely inaudible to the player, and barely contributing to the overall output out front either way.
    2 points
  46. MM 5 string fretless mint Collect only as it is a beast .18v pre amp beautiful wood.a lot of bass for the money.
    2 points
  47. https://fb.watch/7HyrlmBj-G/ Here’s a quick clip for a gig we had on Sunday. I was actually quite excited/nervous as I haven’t had a rehearsal with the band or played a gig since February 2020! I’ve not been able to wrangle shifts around at work since the regular pub gig started back a few weeks ago. Thankfully it passed with no major flaws except the three changes they made to three different songs at rehearsal- to be fair they only told me about the changes after we had played each song🤣 I’m sure there’s a way to embed the link but…
    2 points
  48. Fender Coronado II – CAR – With hard case - Sold Time to thin the collection and a few basses have to go. Fender Coronado II in a stunning candy apple red finish. Presently strung with Tomastic jazz flats so has quite a thumpy sound. Comes with an Epiphone shaped case which fits it perfectly. Made in 2013, weighs in at 9lb 9oz on the bathroom scales. 30” scale so very comfortable to play. Photos show the bass without the pick-guard as I feel it is much better looking like this but can be easily re-fitted as all the screws and bracket are present. The small holes in the body are for the pick-guard so will be covered if re-fitted. Neck is in perfect condition though there are a couple of minor chips on the very top of the headstock which I have attempted to photograph. The mod to the selector switch wiring has also been carried out which gives much better tonal control over the two Fidelitron pick-ups. The photos don’t really convey it but the CAR finish on the bass is truly stunning which is what sold it to me in the first place. Sorry but no trades. Located in south Warwickshire where you are more than welcome to come and try the bass out for yourself. Alternatively I’m prepared to drive up to 40 miles for a meet-up somewhere.
    2 points
  49. I got the mooning badge. Too scared to post in case I lose it.
    2 points
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