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  1. Next job was to get a couple of swifts at the 12th fret. Normal stuff of MoP cut out with a jeweller's saw, chambers routed out with a 1mm bit in the Dremel and glued in with epoxy mixed with ebony dust: In the meantime, Jack was able to confirm where he wanted the toggle and pots (we're going conventional 3-way, V/V/T) and so I was able to thin the ebony internally for the switch to fit - taking a paper template so that I knew exactly where the thinning was - and then glue to second top section on: And then this morning was able to mirror the soft carve on the bottom half. And any excuse for a mockup The fretboard here is longer than it will finish up (this is slotted at 24 frets and it will end up at 21 or 22) and so the neck pickup position will be 2-3cm closer to the nut - but it gives a general idea of how it's going to look: And actually, Jack has sent me some custom Mojo wide-range pickups for it (Mojo pickups are great!) so this is probably a better representation, again with the neck pickup 2-3cm higher up than in the shot :
    15 points
  2. My gear is probably from Columbia 😛
    6 points
  3. From all over the world. Purposely limiting to just UK stuff is as cringy as the Americans and their ‘USA or nothing’ approach.
    5 points
  4. My trio of Warwick loveliness. recently got back into Warwick after many years away and lovin the ownership experience again. the thumb dirty Blonde came from desmondpot and the Streamer LX Jazzman came from warwickhunt.
    5 points
  5. Very nice not sure of year..a few bumps and lacquer cracks but the bass is fully functional and plays great. Graphite neck in excellent condition. No issues. Sale only please and it comes in a gig bag.
    5 points
  6. Go for it. There's some nice wood under that finish, strip it down and oil it - you'll have a totally new bass on your hands. I'm just about to complete a similar project and couldn't be happier with the experience and the outcome. It won't lose any value at this stage - and it will gain value to you. Here's mine...
    5 points
  7. Sorry about the price I had another pedal for sale at £100 which has now sold. I'm doing a bit of streamlining and reducing stuff which I love to use but don't really 'need'. Isn't it always the case! I mainly use a HX Stomp now for gig's as we tend to be IEM more often than not. SOLD - Red Witch Zeus Octave Fuzz - £100 - SOLD Cali76 TX - £650 with original box posted U.K. Next is my beloved Cali76TX. I had a big box, went to a smaller CB unit than went back to the big box. This is the TX version which can run on 9v (but doesn't engage the TX). When run at 18v it employs the 'Iron Core' transformer which is more ballsy than the more linear Lundhal version (and more 'musical' I think). The Iron Core adds a wonderful richness and compliments the CAli76 pre-amp and just results in any source sounding richer and warmer as a result. Simply as a tone sweetener it's worth a look but coupled to the fact it's a '76 style' comp too just makes it an always on pedal for me. Many threads debate the "need" for a comp but this box is so much more than simply a comp. Everything sounds better through this box and it's great for the home studio. Track acoustics, guitar, vox, stick it on a drum bus etc. The back pane, has a couple of switches for the gain structure and DI ground lif/pad. These do fetch a lot of money and it's up to the buyer if they feel it's worth experiencing one but if you wanna scratch the itch it's worth it! I've a mate paid £800 for his TX version about 5 yrs ago. Some slight cosmetic damage as I have gigged this pedal, and a little bit of the silk screen has come away - warning contact cleaner will strip the silk screen right off as I found out! It can also be used as a DI using a 1/4 out! Zeus WARRANTY V4.pdf
    4 points
  8. Now sold thanks for all the interest I acquired the bass a few months back from skb558 per the ad below. The fretless neck is now up in Moffat being added to a new body to make a whole new bass for which I will need some funds. As I'm now playing a lot of fretless bass (without too much readily identifiable talent) I am reluctantly moving this on to contribute to the fund raising effort for the ACG beastie being forged in Scotland. The bass remains in immaculate condition and has very recently acquired a brand new set of D'Addario nickel wound strings. It's a lovely example of Alan's work frankly and deserved to be played and cherished. Both the black pickguard and the balck perloid item are included as well as a good quality gig bag. I'd much prefer to meet up to hand over in person if at all possible. Trade wise I am interested in a mid range 4-string fretless bass with some cash my way that I can gig in places where I would be concerned to take the ACG. I've added a few photos of the bass below but if you'd like to see any more you only have to ask
    4 points
  9. Like he said. 115s in general don't add any low end to 410s, and they have lower sensitivity and maximum output. That said, where 410s are concerned the Orange OBC isn't exactly stellar, being loaded with entry level Eminence Beta 10 drivers. I'd be looking at replacing it, rather than trying to augment it.
    4 points
  10. If your after a Vigier these are the golden period IMO. The necks on these are sublime.
    4 points
  11. Withdrawn, am going to do some modding on this and sell something else! Marusczyck Mr Tee Custom 5 string 30" bass. In excellent, near mint condition. This was built for me as a piccolo but then I changed my mind and converted a different Mr Tee into a piccolo. This has had the nut recut with Hosco files to make the slots bigger but actually the nut is more of a string guide than a true nut because it has a zero fret. It also originally had a string tree due to the piccolo strings but I have removed this as it's not necessary for the regular strings. You're welcome to have it if you really want it but it's currently on the other Mr Tee I mentioned. Currently strung with short scale flats. 3.7kg according to my bathroom scales Beautifully made and sounds incredible, lovely to play. Comes with original gig bag, unused leather Marusczyck strap, unworn Marusczyck t-shirt (size S) and all the paperwork. Can ship to UK only in a proper guitar carton. Not really looking for trades as I have all the gear I need but never say never! Would potentially be tempted with money your way for something vintage. https://ibb.co/ZLVzH9c https://ibb.co/PzsDs5b https://ibb.co/TYMTbqW https://ibb.co/LJmSWbb https://ibb.co/qxGypVk https://ibb.co/W62f5XS https://ibb.co/3YnShhX https://ibb.co/8rbcdPQ https://ibb.co/qNSVTms https://ibb.co/WWdzpZY Full spec is: Righthand Number of Strings 5-String Scale Length Short Scale 30" Number of Frets 20 Frets Body Construction Solidbody Body Wood Mahogany Top Wood Flamed Maple Veneer Without Veneer Color Type Natural Body Binding Without Binding Body Finish Gloss Pickguard 3ply Cream Neck Wood Flamed Maple Neck Finish Gloss Neck Profile Modern C Nut Width 40mm Carbon Rods No Fingerboard Wood Ebony Fretted / Fretless Fretted Side Dots Side Dots Fingerboard Inlays Without Inlay Fingerboard Binding Cream Fingerboard Radius 14'' Headstock Type Flamed Maple Headstock Finish Gloss Headstock Logo Silver Nut Black Pickup Combination Single Coil (SSC) Manufacturer Bassculture Pickup Finish Black Neck Pickup Bassculture SSC 'Black' Closed Electronics Type Passive Passive volume, tone ToneStyler Without Hardware Color Chrome Bridge Spacing 19mm Bridge Type F-Style Knobs Type Dome-Style Switch Cap Type Stallion 'Black' Tuner Type Standard Y-Style Security Locks Without Security Locks
    3 points
  12. Fender Jazz 75 reissue, Natural. 1993-94 Japan S/N is Q+6 digits . CIJ on heel of the neck but MIJ on Headstock. I bought the bass from John at Far East guitars a few years ago. It's in good condition a couple of small dings. This was my main gigging bass for years and it never let me down, great sound, fitted with D'addario Chrome Flats. Case not included but can provide a gig bag.
    3 points
  13. It's an RS924, all that's missing are pickups & electronics. Finish doesn't look awful to me, and it's an nearly 40-year old bass, so some scars are (almost) mandatory. All the irreplacable parts are there - the Hercules tuners & Accu-cast bridge are proper hen's teeth items. I would be inclined to stick a cream-cover DiMarzio DP126 set in it (original pickups were DiMarzio clones) and wire it passive v/v/t/t with selector. That way it magically becomes an RS824, the 924's passive sibling, and quite a lot like this one: https://reverb.com/uk/item/6200616-ibanez-rs824-roadster Stick a phase switch in the remaining hole in the body - that's where the active/passive switch was. Fwiw I have an RS924 and always use it in passive mode, I've even idly thought about removing the (very limited) active circuit & wiring it like an 824 so I can blend the pickups. The fact I can't is one of the reasons I don't play it as much as I should - it's otherwise an incredibly nice bass. The only other missing part appears to be the brass trc - you won't find an original so get one of these: https://reproguitarparts.com/#!/Ibanez-Roadster-Bass-Truss-Rod-Cover-Brass/p/5678959/category=1370956 These are great quality cold-cast resin/brass powder repros. I had one for a Musician resto & they're pretty much indistinguishable from the real thing. Broadly I'd say if it was mine, I'd do a sympathetic resto to RS824 spec, I wouldn't refin it, certainly not if I was considering I might sell it - these are pretty sought after & do command increasingly decent money, and removing the original finish will devalue it significantly.
    3 points
  14. I absolutely loved that classic Lemmy/Fast Eddie/Philthy line-up. Never quite the same after Eddie left.
    3 points
  15. I think Ashdown, in the interest of sales would probably pay me to do the opposite 🤣
    3 points
  16. Some of the comments are good. We got a spot for rhythm guitar or bass, which would you like? Lemmy: Yes.
    3 points
  17. Jinkies. I thoroughly enjoyed those - thanks for sharing. Like a lot of these "isolated bass" dealios, it's quite surprising how loose they are when you hear them devoid of everything else. Tighter than a very tight thing on the records tho'. "Killed by Death," "Overkill" and (especially) "Stay Clean" are tons of fun. A neat reminder of how Motörhead in their prime, were a force of nature with their own gravitational pull and the power to bend light. They existed in their own world and defined a genre, in spite of hating what it was called.
    3 points
  18. You might be able to find some youtube clips on how to play this. Maybe its beyond some people's skills. Who am i to judge others ? 😂 I'd be happy to send you my notes on it. Dave
    3 points
  19. A bit of an update, I've been using the amp for a couple of days in rehearsal with a single 6" cab, surely the ultimate bijou pairing. I wanted the Gnome for just this sort of thing. We have a duo with amplified acoustic guitar and two vocals and I needed something super compact to carry with all our luggage or a weekend away which would produce a satisfying sound for rehearsal. Which it does in spades. Within 5 mins the amp was quite warm and fair enough to get the volume through a small speaker it was working about 3-4x harder than with a 'normal' bass cab. the funny thing was that as we turned up it stayed at a similar temperature and even between songs it seemed to stabilise at 'quite warm' not quite q hot water bottle more like the forehead of somebody with a bit of a fever, so maybe 40C. The tone controls are OK the bass control seems to shelve so bass is enhanced without getting extreme boost at the bottom end, the mid frequency is lower than my Peavey or MB so it really enriched the bass without getting harsh. The treble is not particularly dramatic, I mean it works but you don't get searing treble and with this speaker moderate roll off wasn't making a huge difference, but this speaker is only flat up to 6kHz so maybe it is acting mainly above this frequency. I liked the mid control though. The best sound I've had so far is with my Zoom Hartke emulation and a touch of compression and bass boost, it pretty much sounds like it does through headphones. the Gnome works well with flat controls and something else doing the eq/processing So tonight I took it all to an open mic in Reading, the Butler if you know Reading. everything else through the provided PA but bass through the Gnome and 1x6. Maybe 50 people in the pub and it was a lively night with an enthusiastic and noisy audience. The pub is an awkward space with an L shaped bar area. I needn't have worried the Gnome and mini speaker were more than adequate My duo partner says the bass dominated the on-stage sound and and Nicole running the sound said it was about right out front. The amp was up quite high and the compression light was flickering but I reckon there were a few more db if I wanted them. I you remember that this was with a tiny 6" speaker then with a couple of decent 12's I think the Gnome would cope fine with a shed building drummer. Finally if you are in Reading on a Friday go and check out the Butler's open mic. The standard was insane for an open mic, some of the singing was exceptional, there were at least six singers I'd have loved to gig with. the audience were enthusiastic too, it was a great evening. Aha looks like the host recorded us, this was with everything set flat with a tiny touch of the top trimmed with the tone on the j bass https://fb.watch/8P3Y8FUcuU/ apologies for the audience singing
    3 points
  20. What could be more straightforward!
    3 points
  21. Up for sale goes a nice made in Japan super-jazz Moon JJ. It has one of the most comfy necks I've ever played - one piece thin profile maple with ebony fretboard. Body is beautifully grained light ash covered with transparent finish. Bartolini pickups and pre-amp (TCT) allows for setting everything from Marcus Miller sound to modern glassy tops. Safe shipping in a tight-fit HSC possible, cost to be set individually.
    2 points
  22. Great condition. Having a bass clear out as I've had a real issue with spontaneous bass regeneration. I just purchased a Fender American Original P bass so I need to get some things sold! Purchased this here on Basschat and never ended up using it as long scale basses have taken precedent. No case candy, but includes plain white scratch plate as well as translucent tortoise shell and white perloid. No gig bag but includes the snazzy short scale bass hard case. Strung with D'Addario Chrome medium scale strings. Right now I don't have the time to pack and ship but I travel weekly between Lymington on the coast to West London (Kingston) and happy to meet within a reasonable radius. Just moved house, so don't have a scale, but it's certainly not a heavy bass. Give me a jingle if you have any questions.
    2 points
  23. Your right, the LTF’s are String gauges: .042, .056, .075, .100, really nice strings and well balanced 🙂
    2 points
  24. https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcCAQKr4UYsYL310LeEyUbGlwLdNjxTHb
    2 points
  25. Love a bit of mighty diamonds! Just been exploring the black solidarity label. Some good stuff there.
    2 points
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  27. Haven’t had any mighty diamonds for a while, this is a good track
    2 points
  28. Thanks for the kind words, folks. I have to say that it is turning out as good as I hoped and better than I expected Still time to wreck it, of course, but that just adds to the excitement
    2 points
  29. Met up with Sidney today in order to sell him a sat nav as he cannot find his way out of a well tied cravat without a liberal smear of premium brand peanut butter on his stirrups. In reality I met up with The Lord of The Dead at Bass Direct where he sold me a HX Stomp. As always, smooth deal, everything as it should be, a first class seller and a complete gentleman, deal with total confidence. Sid tried out some cabs. I showed my approval for one cab with a thumbs up and my disapproval for the other by dropping a really tasty air biscuit, we left shortly after, honour intact.
    2 points
  30. It's a long time since I had enough gigs to be able to pick and choose who I play for based on the company's business model!! I have no shame. I even used to gig in Watney's pubs when they were foisting Red Barrel on an unsuspecting public. We are seeing some pubs going cashless. I'm now being paid by bank transfer and even PayPal on some of my gigs. One regular pub had even stopped accepting cash from the customers! It's all change. We have to learn to live with these changes or risk sitting at home for months waiting for cash only gigs to come up.
    2 points
  31. What a surprise. Greene King is an appalling company with a terrible business model, a vindictive street which includes attempting to evict a bunch of pensioner tenants who had the temerity to object to a licence extension, they make deeply unremarkable beer and are best avoided at all costs.
    2 points
  32. Is “it’s a pretty colour” a good enough reason to buy a bass?!
    2 points
  33. I know it's gone now, but it would be Raspberry Red, I've had a 415 in this colour. Very much what other companies would call Dakota Red.
    2 points
  34. Can you check your amazon/ebay purchase history?
    2 points
  35. Bunny brissett, big tune from around 1981
    2 points
  36. That seems like a massive ball ache for a pub gig?
    2 points
  37. Well as was said by one learned forum poster, you can work out your bass parts from listening or watching the guitarist, so all's good!
    2 points
  38. Amateur or pro, bedroom player or stadium rocker the use or non use of any effect, compressor or otherwise means nothing. It’s simply down to the player preference. Not to drag this all up again but a comp doesn’t have to kill dynamics to be found to have its uses. It can be a tool or an effect. In much the same way a drive pedal can be a tone enhancer, it doesn’t have to be set with all knobs at 10 and rip your face off. It can be used for subtle tone enhancement. It’s why the knobs have a sweep and can be set to taste😀
    2 points
  39. Wow! Looks like a Passion 2 from the mid 80's. Stunning basses. This is also priced to go quickly. Tempted but must resist... Have to say, I'm very passionate about these basses (no pun intended). For me, they are some of the best basses ever built. Stunning state of the art instruments. Big love.
    2 points
  40. same reason I bought a Flea Jazz. Grew up watching Herbie on the show 'Marc'. Had them on video and watched them over and over. Fender made a one off Hebie relic. It was in GAK. Looked awesome. Then it was traded to Limelight and disappeared ti Finland IIRC. I wished I had bought it now. I have a JMJ Mustang, no idea who he is but man, what a neck and great pickups. I had most of basses Sting used in the Police, for my tribute band Had a WHUFC Steve Harris bass. Massive hammers fan me and I liked the neck. Too heavy Had A Sting P bass. Lovely neck and sound but bought the Bravewood, sold the Sting Also have a Jerry Donahue 'Vintage' tele. Love the wiring on these A Slash AFD Les Paul too. Best Les Paul I've owned. oh and a Brian May red special. Great sounding guitar, used in my 80s band
    2 points
  41. Dub special of the listener-led "now playing" show - with guest Dennis Bovell - on 6music tomorrow:
    2 points
  42. Yeah. Do you actively seek out posts I’ve made (in this case 7/8 months ago) to say this sort of thing? It’s wearing thin now. You are aware that people do use this website to buy and sell - some people ONLY use this website to sell their gear…(but that’s a separate issue). There are people who’ve bought and sold 10 times more stuff then me, but for whatever reason, you make these snarky comments, I presume/hope as a joke. I get it. So does everyone else now. Find someone else to pass comment on. 👍🏼
    2 points
  43. Well. After giving it a few listens through, I've decided it's too difficult for me. I'm out!
    2 points
  44. Give the guy a break. Apparently Zeus has been been working him in to the ground since things ramped up thanks to Covid and he isn’t getting any younger!
    2 points
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