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Fewer.13 points
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NOW SOLD Before the introduction of the Sterling by Musicman range, OLP (Officially Licensed Product) briefly produced the MM22 bass - effectively an active budget Stingray with two humbuckers. Many OLPs have been modified to be active – this one was designed and built that way in the early 2000s. The MM22 was made in Korea, unlike its brand predecessors, and was good enough for Sterling Ball to reportedly say: ‘OLP quality was all over the board much to my disapointment… why do you think I cancelled the deal? The irony is that the last batch were made in Korea at a higher price point due to the Sub leaving the markiet and they were truly great... too good, but too late.’ My pristine example is finished in a metallic flecked grey/gold – very hard to describe but very attractive on stage. Also unlike earlier OLPs, it has a three-band EQ and five-position switching, which opens up many possibilities. On a physical level, having a second humbucker also lets habitual Fender players like me anchor their thumb, something I could never do on the three Stingrays I have previously owned. Switching options: 1. Bridge humbucker 2. Inner coils (both) 3. Both pickups 4. Outer coils (both) 5. Neck humbucker So the tonal options range from the bridge pickup’s anticipated Stingray tone through a hollow Gibson EB type sound through Bongo to Jazz (great for slap) and finally a P-like thump at the neck. If that’s not versatile... Hardware-wise, the metalwork is certainly as good as MIM Fender. The MM22 has a basswood body but also has contours, as per the ‘real thing’. But the real star of the show is the fast and very playable neck, 42mm at the nut. It has an attractive flame in it but is also lacquered – I never liked the painted US Sub neck nor did I get on with the oiled EBMM necks, so this scored with me. To cut a long story short, if you buy this you get a Stingray-esque bass for considerably less than Squier money. Its been cleaned, set up and re-strung with d’Addarios, ready to rock or funk as appropriate. Here’s a video demontrating a similar example, plus photos of the actual bass. Thanks for reading! STOP PRESS: PRICE REDUCTION TO £2498 points -
Well, I picked up my repaired neck today and fitted it, restrung the bass and waiting for it to settle in before fine tuning the action. Andy has done a nice job with the repair and I am grateful for his kind offer to carry out the work for cost of parts as, without him the bass would likely have been out of action for the foreseeable future as there would be little chance of me being able to afford the extortionate cost of a luthier repair or manufacturer replacement. The world would be a far better place if there were more people like Andy living on it. What a guy! He kept me fully informed right through the process and promptly returned the neck to me. Many thanks to him and the bass chatters that recommended him. So glad that I am a member of this forum as it has been a true lifeline to me.6 points
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I’m always messing around with various mutes, i like the sound and it suits some of tracks I play, I usually just put foam under the bridge which is ok but it can put the intonation out a touch so I’ve been making a few of my own, I had trouble keeping the slots square ,but I found my grandads old little square and with some masking tape it’s worked a treat. which ones are you using5 points
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The best thing about joining a ukulele group is leaving it.5 points
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For the tuner positioning, the first thing to do is to draw the string runs - as this is a 4 in-line, then it is the bass edge of the string width that is important. That done, the radius of the centre pegs gives you the drill centre positions: Then a double check that I have my spacings right and that the tuner paddles and bodies don't clash: So then it can go down to my mini drill press with a drill bit large enough for the top bushes: And done: There are all sorts of shenanigans going on in the Andyjr1515 household over the coming couple of weeks and so it is unlikely that I'll get back to this before the end of the month...but we're on the home straight. Should be pretty quick to finish off once I can get back to what really matters!5 points
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1978 Fender Musicmaster Bass. All original except the pick up was upgraded to a Seymour Duncan SSL-1. This short scale bass has had a recent set up and new strings. Plays really well. Condition wise it’s great considering it’s 44 years old. No case or bag(apart from a well worn gig bag that came with it.) You’ll see these retail at far higher prices so grab this while you can. I was looking for one for ages and ended up with two hence moving this one on. I do have the original pick up which could be included by separate negotiation if you’re looking to have an all original instrument. Happy to meet up to exchange with in reason.4 points -
The neck was a beatiful tight fit in the pocket - tight is always a preferred fit. Its all coming good. I'm nowhere as experienced as young Andrew, and with only a hand plane, i was very dubious that i could plane the heel level and square. I would have loved to have a table planer Still, by only doing a shave , then check, a shave , then check, ad inf. i did get it square and level, minus the 5mm it needed. Plan B bewteen us was always an option, as Andy had no idea whether his ink dye could get the neck as black we wanted, so fair play. The fretboard is lovely, despite Andy's first time working with such an unknown like Richlite, which has it's quirks. The fretting is bang on. So with some minor tweaks, and spray, we'll be on top of the game. A big thanks to young Andrew JR for the effort it took.4 points
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can actually start tidying some cables almost set on the selections4 points
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I’m out - 5 months wasn’t a bad effort though.4 points
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All too easy done. Drawer at my feet is a doss house for 12 split-P, 10 sets of jazz singles, 8 P-bass singles and about 9 humbuckers 🤣4 points
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Now SOLD Hi Folks What's that brilliant quote from the film Airplane by Lloyd Bridges - "Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit smoking"...? 😁 Well, amidst the worsening economic crisis for decades, I have similarly - and stupidly - decided to pick this week to start having a bit of a gear clear out! First up, is this Squier P Bass that I bought about 5 years ago here on Basschat from @The Greek I'm looking for £SOLD or near offer.. It's a 'Crafted in China' model, circa 2008. Features include: * Wilkinson pick-ups. * Upgraded Mirrored scratchplate (to help you unleash your inner Phil Lynott) * Upgraded Vol/Tone control knobs. It plays pretty well, has a surprisingly good P Bass tone to it, and, IMO, looks the part too! Neck is straight and the truss rod works as it should, so it will be easy to set up the action on this bass to your own liking. And, despite being stock, the tuners hold the tuning pretty well.. I've gigged with it and in the right setting, it more than holds its own sonically... Would make a great starter bass, or be more than adequate as back-up bass. As can be seen in the photos below, it's been well used, and has the mojo to show for it. Try out welcome and collection preferred from Potton, near Sandy in Bedfordshire, but postage is possible at buyers expense and risk. Please note that I don't have a case for this, but I would ensure that it is very well packaged up for shipping. Any questions, please ask here or please send me a PM. Thanks for looking! 😊 Nik4 points -
To the untrained eye, this looks JUST like the last couple of shots Trust me...it's different. The profile is now sanded and has passed the Andyjr1515 air guitar test Next job, hopefully later today, is measuring and drilling the tuner holes.4 points
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Thank you @neepheid. Since reading that I have had "Apostrophe Army", to the tune of Elvis Costello's "Oliver's Army" stuck in my head.4 points
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70s jazz bass spacing. Ash top maple neck. The AZ preamp gives it some beef. It sounds to me like a 70's jazz. Still sounds like a 70's jazz. Excuse the horrible timing, its not like I was recording myself.4 points
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I'm wondering if the folks suggesting DiMarzio have read that sentence. DiMarzio's place in the market was helped by roundwound becoming the norm. The combination of roundwounds and the overwound Model P (output further boosted by ceramic magnets) was a breath of fresh air to jaded alnico/flats players , louder/brighter = better 😄 Want old P-bass tone ? Stick with Alnico 5 👍4 points
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I've been booted from one band. I knew it was coming and was fine with it but the way they did it sucked. It followed an argument about the two guitarists insisting I needed to buy an Ampeg SVT classic, I said maybe after some gigs when I know how things are going but they insisted it had to be straight away. They then booted me a few hours later saying it was because they wanted to play 3 gigs a week and knew I couldn't do that. This was back in January this year. No one is getting 3 gigs a week at the moment let alone a new band. I'd rather they'd just been honest. As it goes, the drummer quit shortly after and they've not replaced either of us or played any gigs. I did get a text from one of them last month asking whether I'm in a band now, obviously I told them I am and playing four gigs a week.4 points
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PRICE DROP TO £695 picked up or £750 delivered in the UK Tentatively posting what I believe to be a very rare Musicman USA Sub Sterling. This is not the cheaper Sterling by Musicman model - it was made in the Musicman USA factory. This bass was a little lockdown project of mine. It’s refinished in Sonic Blue Nitro and the neck has been stripped and finished with gunstock oil and is very skinny, smooth and fast. The preamp has been upgraded to Aguilar 3 Band with Switchable Mid and push/pull for passive mode by The Gallery. I’ve also swapped the pickup cover and knobs to white/cream although the originals of both are available. A rosewood fender thumb test has been added and the pickguard swapped to tortoiseshell, I have the original of this too. It’s very lightweight for a Musicman (4kg/8.8lbs) and is a genuinely great bass. I’ve had both flats and rounds on it and it’s great with both. Currently strung with rounds. I would consider posting but would much rather meet up in person. I’m based in a Chessington, Surrey/SW London but willing to travel to meet someone. Give me a shout with any questions. Thanks Dan3 points -
Hi people, my collection has recently grown and due to a house move I'm trying to be good and reduce it. So putting the feelers out to see if there's any interest in this stunning bass. It's a fibenare globe bass. If like myself (until I did some research) you've never heard of them, they are completely hand made in Hungary by 3 brothers. They make every single part in house (apart from the gotoh tuners) and it is of the highest quality. This was made in 2014 and had an original price of over £4k! Absolutely stunning woods throughout, alder body, burled top and flamed neck. The pickups are dual coil and split series/single/parallel and sound fantastic. It has a active passive push pull vol control and a 3 band eq. There is a low battery led on the rear cavity cover. 24 frets and adjustable string spacing (18mm currently) and a very very fast and easy to play shallow neck. Very good condition, a few marks as shown and some light scratches that won't photo. Comes with a perfectly fitted hardcase and will come with the original gold control knobs. Weight is approx 9.5 lbs and it balances perfectly. This is a really stunning bass that is amazing to look at but has the tone and playability to match. Cash sale and collection preferred, may take a part trade if I could sell it on easily enough. Will travel up to an hour if it helps a meet up. Any questions pm me3 points -
Been wondering about these for a little while. There's a beauty on sale here in a natural finish, but I've always hankered after a green one tricked out with ashtrays. One came up suspiciously cheap on the 'bay so I nabbed it. It's actually very nice. I swapped the plate because a white plate just looks like a place holder while they wait for the tort to come back into stock! An old Harley Benton one I had lying around fitted after a little judicious shaving with a Stanley knife. Not too heavy, plays well, lovely neck...but...an annoying audible vibration noise which took me a while to diagnose. In the end it was a machine head very slightly loose. Sorted that and reassembled it. Beautiful now, sounds like a dream. It's easily as good as folks say. Even the headstock which I know puts some of you off (it did me) looks so much nicer in the flesh - although you'll have to take my word for that!3 points
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Nice one @Andyjr1515!3 points
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Very local gig last night, with an outing for the 5-piece variant of the band. We were playing as a part of a town council organised weekend music festival, with various places across the town hosting events.3 points
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The Revolution will not be Televised - Gil Scott Heron3 points
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Tinseltown rebellion - Zappa3 points
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I was a bassist for a ukulele group. We spent longer talking about songs, than it would have taken to play them. We never got more than 12 songs in the set list. When we learnt the 13th song, we forgot the 1st one. I sacked myself in the end. They were, and are, a competent group. However, I had moved on from what they were doing, and just before the pandemic felt like the right time to leave. I was ask to return for a single gig. I asked for the songs and the chosen keys, but they never arrived, so I was never able to agree to the gig. I think that the chairman wanted me to agree without knowing what the songs were.3 points
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Yes. Going through this at the moment. Fairly new female singer. Guitarist thought she be great as a rock front lady and tried to get her to sing songs from when he was a teenager, about 5 years before she was born. We've eventually steered him round to what she knows and likes. Sometimes for things to work, everyone has to change what they want to do. And I think the band is much better for it.3 points
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I got fired from a band once by email. I was quite relieved, it was never what it claimed to be. Two female singers doing funky jamiroquai type stuff, I signed up, auditioned ... The audition was an odd experience. We went through a number of weeks trying second guitarists, drummers and a keyboard player and I stuck with it through all this because the singers were good. But. The material was all over the place. The guitarist basically loved the Stereophonics so it was about four or five Stereophonics songs. The girls were amazing singing 80s power ballads, we did two but guitarist refused to do any more. We settled on a line up and rehearsed for a few weeks. The guitarist's behaviour was odd in how he treated people and how quickly his "ideas" changed. Me, a guitarist and the drummer got fired after a few weeks. The email read something like "you all rock and you're amazing musicians but there's just too many different ideas and it's hard to keep everyone happy..." It taught me a lot about being in a covers band: set out your stall early on what the direction is and stick to it. Or, play to the strengths of your biggest asset (in this case the singers). And a lesson I learned more recently: If someone turns up all enthusiastic but just wants to do the songs they know and love from a different genre to the band direction BIN THEM NOW because they will never, ever stop.3 points
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If you’re gonna go, go BIG!3 points
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I have to put the light on in the afternoon to be able to see what I'm doing in winter?3 points
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Neck glued on. The whole thing rubbed down with ever finer grades down to 800 grit. I'm not going for a high gloss finish so no need to fill the grain. Indeed, the tung oil slurry method will take care of that anyway. Now just waiting for the dye to arrive.3 points
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Gotcha. Unfortunately too late now as I've drilled, & created rebates for the underside saddle screws I mentioned. Filling holes & re-drilling wouldn't be much hassle but the rebates are another matter! Although having compensated for the original incorrect positioning, it should all intonate correctly as long as I don't go crazy with extreme gauges - which I don't intend to do. Btw I'm a little embarrassed to admit I didn't know that, considering how long I've been mutilating basses & guitars - thanks for the info & I'll know better next time I swap a bridge! They're somewhat bigger - internal diameter would need to be 13mm, external no more than 16 to avoid potentially fouling the body, so they're very specific. I did spend an hour or so searching for compatible bearings but with no luck. No need to do any reshaping on mine as the tuners overhang by a few cm. I presume that despite the Rickish shape, the proportions & relation between body & neck on mine are quite different to those two. Comparing the Wesley to one of my MIJ Fakers (which is probably pretty close to the original), the Wesley body's somewhat scaled down and the fretboard heel set back a little. It's also 34" rather than the correct 33.25, which 2 out of 3 of my MIJ Fakers are. Anyway, today I will be mostly working out optimum positioning for the string clamp thingy, and might even screw some bits on & string it up. If the thread becomes ominously quiet, take that as a sign that I've bu99ered it all up in a monumentally catastrophic way, and bunged the lot in a skip...3 points
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No. What I meant was that the saddles being centred at 17" from the twelfth almost halves the saddles' useable travel since intonation adjustments will always make the string free length more than 17" but never less. If you set the saddles to the shortest free string length then measure your 17" you will end up with the most useable adjustment.3 points
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Just dug out this to remind myself what it sounds like as other basses have found themselves at the top of the use pile....! Its a GP custom or something similar.3 points
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My fault, buddy; sorry. I 'phoned, and asked them to get the sound right for those listening from the hotel window opposite. Ooops.3 points
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If your instrument cables aren't made from molecular aligned isotope 198 gold insulated with atomically pure silicone hand woven by virgins then you are a peasant.3 points
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Outside finished, just need some port tube and spade connectors.3 points
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EBB5 Head String Anchor Rev 2 lol The brass connector thing is held in place partly by the face being too small for it to pass through and also by the protrusion of the string holding grub screws into their channels. We shall see if this bears up any better under the load. S'manth x3 points
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This one is using @Phil Starr's original plans. I have very little faith in my own ability to use power saws accurately (see later) so I found a place that would supply cut panels and got the panels from there. After getting panels, battens, speaker, connector plate, and speakons, the first thing to do was mark up all the panels for drilling. I wanted to screw and glue everything, so marked up lines to screw into the centre line of the battens and the centre line of the side panels and drilled 3mm holes. That was a few days ago. Then I got the screws and the glue arrived, so today was the next stage. Both sides battened up. Then the top (part battened in this photo): And with the bottom also done, I glued and screwed the sides to the bottom (seen inverter here): The mitre clamps aren't exactly up to professional standards, but they were four for a fiver or so off Ebay (rather than four or five quid each) and they did the job. I also cut the hole for the connector plate and for the port, and the hole for the speaker (which was a little wobbly but OK). Last job today was gluing the port in place. I was going to use grill cloth but after seeing @Pea Turgh's build, I've decided that the circular speaker grills look OK and it'll be simpler to work with, so one of those is about to be ordered. Given the absence of a router at Zero Towers, plus my complete lack of experience at handling said beast, I think rounding over is going to be by means of a sander. Front and rear panels will be getting blackchalkboard paint and I shall probably be wrapping the main body - I have an idea but I shan't reveal it yet. Current plan of action is to finish box assembly tomorrow and do the painting and covering in the week.2 points
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So I fancied a small U-Bass and ordered a Harley Benton U-Bass Sadly the piezo bridge was defective with low level output from the E string so I returned it. And satisfied my Gas for a shorty bass by purchasing a Hofner 30ins scale, 24 fret neck, bass wood body, maple neck, hi-mass bridge, passive V&T and humbucker pickup. Sounds lovely, easy to play and sits just right on the sofa while playing along to CDs and videos. Do you think it's toooooo short😂2 points
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Jings J! You did the right thing - up front and honest. I sacked my self from a wedding/covers band once because they treated rehearsal as a 'learning' space. I had learned about 10 songs during the week as requested, they popped up on a Sunday giving it, "What are the chords to...., does anyone have a recording of it etc" After 6 weeks the band had learned 2 songs. At that rate, it would be about 5 years till we'd learned the set.2 points
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Well... I have two fenders, but I'm taking a Squier Jaguar to my next gig. I also happily gig an Epiphone and now a Harley Benton.2 points
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"De-Relicing"?2 points
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I think its obvious the weak link in the chain is the Handbox WB-100 all valve amp, so I would do the decent thing and take it off your hands 😁2 points
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I have a Tonerider in a Nate Mendel with Fender flats and they are a great pickup. There was a story that it was these that were fitted to the original made in China Classic Vibe P basses. I think that you can end up going down a rabbit hole when it comes to changing pickups and I have been guilty of this in the past.2 points
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I have a couple of relatively expensive basses (Stingray and a vintage Tokai), but I now only gig with with a Harley Benton PB50 or and Ibanez Talman. My good stuff stays well away from drunken dancing pillocks these days and nobody seems to notice.2 points
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@Paolo85 I had a Wilkinson pickup in a Vintage Tony Butler Precision and to me it sounded very near the Tonerider & Fender CS62.2 points
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I’ve only ever been fired from one band. It went from rehearsal 1 with the new set up where the project/band leader remarked that the drummer and I could clearly play anything to about rehearsal 4 where he came up with the idea that we should buy our own rehearsal studio for £30k. So as there were 5 of us that would be £6k each. The drummer and I both said no, so clearly our playing ability wasn’t as important as our wallets as we were both fired. We still laugh about it today, especially as the project/band leader did get his £30k studio and did two-thirds of three-fifths of feckall with it. He’s been working on this album now since 1995!2 points
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Wonderful basses! Incidentally I thought I saw Michael J Fox in my local garden centre last week. Turns out it wasn’t him but it was difficult to tell initially as the bloke had his back to the fuchsias2 points -
Ok so gigged last night with my fusion trio. Really enjoyed it, audience enjoyed it. So why did I enjoy it, when I “hate gigging”. It was 2 miles from my front door, we were finished and away by 10:00, home by 10:30 via McDonald’s. So it’s not necessarily I hate gigging then? I just hate the travelling and hours of “hanging around” for an hour or so of playing. Conclusion? I’m just a lazy sod 😂2 points
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