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In absolute stunning condition. The colour is Blizzard Pearl. It’s a creamy translucent pearl finish on alder that can look white under certain lighting. Maple neck/rosewood board. Has the pickup parallel/series S1 PB/volume pot. Good action 45-105. Strings through body/high mass vintage bridge. As well as the good looks, it sounds brilliant. No mods. Includes moulded Fender case, truss rod wrench, saddle key. Welcome to trial here in Coseley through amp. Can negotiate shipping if necessary. Cheers Geoff10 points -
From this: To this... And 5 coats of Danish Oil later... Going to want a few more, but we're getting somewhere.8 points
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As far a getting fired goes, I was fired as guitarist from the first “proper” band I was in, back in the 90s. The other guitarist / songwriter said what I was playing was boring and derivative. I had a think about it, decided maybe he was right and I should shake things up a bit and went and traded my geetar and amp for a Hohner “The Jack” headless bass and a Peavey TNT. I bumped into the guy who’d sacked me in town a month or two later, asked how it was going. Turns out they sacked the bass player as well and were struggling to find a new one. I rejoined on bass and it worked a treat, he liked my (pretty simple but hopefully effective) bass lines, we all liked his songs. Had a fun couple of years gigging round Leeds. I guess the short version is the only time I got fired the guy was doing me a big favour and I never looked back.7 points
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Mine for good measure6 points
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As it turns out I'm just a massive idiot, I wired the tone pot up backwards!! Thanks everyone for the advice.6 points
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We rehearse at our guitarists House. He has some workshop style outbuilding. It usually heated by a small electric heater in the winter. In the summer the windows and doors are closed to keep the sound down for the neighbours. The room tends to be also used as temporary storage for his family's junk. We are noticing a big difference in the sound in our rehearsal space seemingly depending on the weather and/or how much junk has been stored. Last night the guitarist told me to turn down, but all I could then hear was guitar. I messed around for quite a few songs trying to get my volume right. We moved some junk around. None of my tone controls had been or ever are adjusted. All my EQ controls are always centred at zero. We discussed how inconsistent the sound was, and I suggested it was all the junk that was changing the acoustics of the space. He seemed to think it was the weather. Eventually he looked at his amp and adjusted his bass knob saying he'd turned it up while practicing on his own at the weekend. Everything went back to normal and I could hear everything and it sounded much better. At the end of the rehearsal he commented on how the sound had strangely improved since the beginning of the evening. Thought I'd share.6 points
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SOLD Fender Mexico Precision P Bass 2008 with Fender Flight Case Stunning Colour and Condition 2008 MIM Fender P Bass with original Moulded Fender hard case (I don't have a key for the hard case, but it's a TSA002 which can be bought for <£5 off eBay) Superb condition Everything works as it should including the truss rod. Weight and nut width in the photos. Collection from Kinnoull Hill area of Perth (PH2 7XD) or can be couriered for an extra £20.5 points -
Was at Brudenell social club in Leeds last night for St Paul and the Broken Bones, it was exceptional managed to snap a shot of Jesse Phillips Serek mid westerns at the end Great sound Tony5 points
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The clear out continues as I make space for the incoming Sandberg Lionel Not much to say about this beyond the official blurb below. This is fitted with flats (Labella I think) and just sounds sublime. Everything works as it should including the truss rod. Weight and nut width in the photos. Collection from Kinnoull Hill area of Perth (PH2 7XD) or can be couriered for an extra £20. No trades or offers to send a courier with cash please. If the advert is live, the bass is still available. The Sandberg Electra VS4 MN Cream High-Gloss is your entry into the world of Braunschweig forged instruments. A no-nonsense Rock 'n Roller for the budget-conscious bassist, the VS4 is based on the classic p-bass design with a bolted on neck, fat active split coil pickup and 4-strings. The perfect electric bass for any rock band. Proven Construction The neck and body are constructed to the highest quality standards in Korea, but assembly and final inspection are carried out at Sandberg in Braunschweig. This means the quality is as you would expect from Sandberg but for a more wallet friendly price. The Linde body and six-bolt maple neck combo is a solid foundation for metered attack, while the slim "C" profile neck is comfortable at any position. Split Coil Pickup The Sandberg Designed active Split Coil pickup has fat, exposed pole pieces for a rich, stable foundation with low mid-range growl. 2-band tone control is on hand to sculpt your sound and sounds good with any settings. Perfectly Matched Hardware All this fine wood, quality construction and electronics would be wasted with anything less than the finest hardware, so to complete the Electra VS4 Sandberg chose the sturdy Sandberg Bridge 4 for precise intonation and open vintage style tuners. The main features of the Sandberg Electra VS4 MN Cream High-Gloss include: •4-String Electric Bass •Body: Basswood •Neck: 6-Fold Screwed Maple •Fingerboard: Maple •"C" Profile and maple fingerboard •Sandberg Designed Split Coil Pickups •Active 2-Band Tone Control •Sandberg Bridge 4 •Tuners: Vintage Style •Finish: Cream High-Gloss5 points -
I picked up a bargainous bb414 on Facebook marketplace a few months back. Fitted a gotoh bridge (after pic was taken) I had knocking around, new strings, setup and it’s surprising excellent. Light, well balanced and very high output. Nice variation and even the bridge pickup sounds good soloed. I had some friends over who thought it was a mid level bass, it only cost £120 + strings! Very pleased and ridiculous value for money.5 points
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I gigged my Midwestern at the weekend (mine is with the B90 though) and it's just a wonderful feeling and sounding bass. It always get's compliments for the sound! You can hear it on this track should you be interested: Oh and here's mine: Si5 points
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I wish I had bought a white Status Series 2 back in the late 1980's. I remember seeing one on TOTP circa 1987 and thinking how it seemed to capture the style of the time so perfectly ☹️ But then again why stop there? I wish it was the late 1980s, full stop. Nowadays it's only a cocktail of ibuprofen and medicated shampoo that's keeping me going. I'm genuinely upset that Status are winding down production. At least they are very much going out on top and doing it out of choice. Regardless of the trend towards vintage gear, there is still plenty of worldwide demand for Status basses.5 points
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You won’t be disappointed!! Si5 points
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I think for the purpose of waving a dB meter in front of a guitard to get him to stop with the godforsaken racket, an A weighted meter is useful.5 points
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Hi everyone, I have decided to sell my beloved Fender Classic 50’s Precision bass in black. I have always thought of this as “the one”, but hey 😂 The Classic series basses are highly regarded among bass players worldwide, and in my opinion, they are one of the best (if not the best) value guitars from Fender. If you have been around this or other bass forums, you have probably seen discussions and praise of these basses. I have handled several of these basses, and this is the best one I’ve had. It looks absolutely stunning in black with a maple neck and aluminium pickguard; it’s very light (around 3.8 kg on my scale) and comfortable to play. The neck width is 1.75” (44mm), but it’s pretty thin front to back, and to me, this neck feels superior and easier to play than most other Fender Precision models. I was playing a Fender Jaguar Bass before this one with one of the slimmest necks on the market, and I had no issues playing this bass. In fact, I absolutely love the neck on this. The back of the neck has a played-in satin feel, not sticky at all. I believe this to be a 2006-2007 model. In terms of specs, the bass has an alder body, a maple neck, US-made hardware with full-size vintage reverse tuners and a vintage bridge. I have upgraded the pickups with Fralin vintage pickups, which give this bass a lot more definition in the mix. I will include the original Fender pickups – they are not bad at all, just a bit less defined and detailed. I have reused the original covers for the Fralins installed, so the Fender pickups have brand new covers. The overall condition of the bass is good, but it’s no safe queen, and I have played it a lot. It has a few paint chips: one can be seen in the photos, and another is under the pickguard where the body meets the neck. There is another mark on the back of the neck by the first fret. And there is buckle rash on the back, of course. None of this affects playability. Frets have a lot of life in them and the action is nice and low. You can pick this up in SE London or I can potentially travel somewhere. I am happy to post this as well, we just need to work out a quote. It can be shipped in standard Fender double boxes + Fender Deluxe Gig bag, or I have an older hard case I can include (in the photos). You can also see/hear this bass here: or here: Cheers. Seva4 points -
If it ain't baroque, don't fix it4 points
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What? You do not know Timmy C? Man, you really need to Wake up! Wake up! Wake up! Wake up! Wake up! Wake up! Wake up! Wake up!4 points
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MARUSZCZYK INSTRUMENTS Jake 4a (precision style) bass guitar including original soft case, case candy and an excellent strap. This came to me a couple of years ago and I've used it sparingly ever since, I've gigged it and there are a couple of blemishes (pictured). Frets are good with plenty of life left in them. Truss rod is good. P-J configuration with an active 2 band EQ. Matt finish on the neck. Overall it's a great bass, the only reason I'm selling is that it's been sitting on the wall for some time and I'm just not using it. Smoke-free home. Weighs in at 3.8kg Local pickup is possible from Egham. Shipping possible at buyers expense. Usually about £30 but you can arrange your own if you think you can get it cheaper. I have some old bass boxes in the loft and plenty of packaging. No trades, thanks, unless you have a double bass suitable for classical orchestral use (I can add cash if that's the case)4 points -
Heavily weighted with lead perhaps?4 points
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Friends don't let friends use cheap knockoff speakons. The real ones aren't expensive and positively cheaper than buggering up your amp.4 points
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So my 'a' weighted device is ideal for proving to pub landlords thst we aren't too loud 😁4 points
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An amazing bass cab that is light as a feather but fills a large room with thunderous tone. The speakers are retro, vintage coloured sounding and the cab is 4 ohms. A perfect one cab solution and comes with official cover. To me, it sounds like a 410 but is much smaller and much more portable. In excellent condition and has never been driven too hard or abused in any way. Can be tested at my home, if it's still for sale it's available. No offers sorry as priced for quick sale.3 points -
Rhymes with Runtbubbles. But with a C3 points -
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Tyne After Tyne Cyndi Lauper3 points
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Severn Nation Army ～ White Tripe3 points
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I remember the album cover with the bass player being pushed up against a woman's nose, Smell The Glover I believe it was. I may be thinking of Spinal Tap, of course.3 points
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He gets an undue amount people taking shots at him. He should call himself Joe Dartboard. FWIW, he's almost flavour of the decade, at this stage. I became aware of them through a thread here in 2014, been a fan ever since, and they had been going quite a while by then. They've worked hard at what they do and worked hard to get to where they are. Fair play to them. They have made an impact in an industry where new artists are no longer supported. They've been clever and inventive to make things happen for them. If you don't like their music, fine, but everything they have achieved, they have done the hard way - including taking the financial risk on the signature basses which seem to irk so many. Perhaps Tony could do that too and he could have one?3 points
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Joe Dart is a great player, but he's also kinda a "flavour of the month" player. He's to the 2020s what Stuart Zender was to the 90s, without the multi-platinum worldwide fame. His sig bass should really have been a Sterling By Musicman instrument. There are very few MM players who have the profile to do a proper MM signature bass justice. Obviously John Myung has one, Tim Commerford has one, and they should really do one for Tony Levin. Joe Dart isn't a patch on those guys in terms of visibility.3 points
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Ah yes, some of their songs were 'My Woman From Toronto', 'Smoke On The Watercloset' and 'Child In TIM'.3 points
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But how are you gonna vacuum clean a VST for mite, eh? Eh? BTW, I "played" the viola da gamba for two or three years during my youth, and lurved the instrument. Great thread, zbd!3 points
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How the hell is this still here?! GO AWAY YOU NAUGHTY BASS!!!3 points
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I always wanted an excuse to use something like this...3 points
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As you mentioned before, it's rare, but it can happen. I depped for a popular rock covers band around these parts just last month. There were two gigs back to back and a dep guitarist had been drafted in for both. We get to gig #1 and the alarm bells went off as soon as words started coming out of his mouth. I was hearing all the wrong signals about parts in various songs he hadn't played before. The gig wasn't a disaster, but we had to drop a few tunes and he blagged a couple of the others. A post gig conversation ensued regarding gig #2. Early afternoon on the Saturday I get a call saying a different guitarist has been roped in for gig #2. He doesn't know half the set, but he's supposed to quite good. I get to gig #2 and this guy turns up. About half my age (git) and is the polar opposite of the guy from the night before. It's clear he is not familiar with a lot of the set, but he says he'll be right next to me and will be watching for keys/cues etc. He played an absolute blinder and I very much doubt anyone sober or otherwise would have known he hadn't been in the band for years. His name is Robbie Blake from The Karma Effect. Their album is jolly good too.3 points
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Well, yes, blues is winging it at the best of times. I guess it depends on your definition. If have known very good guitarists who know the song to get it right the first time, so truly, wing it. But the thing is, it takes a lot of practice to be able to do something without practice!3 points
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This has appeared before but reposted - my preEB beaten to hell stingray which I've owned since 2006. I nearly lost it on the way to a gig, after leaving it behind on the street in Shepherds Bush. Thankfully a friendly and astute neighbour rescued it from being salvaged by a couple of meth heads. One thing I will never have to worry about though is dinging it. I have a ray because it's got a uniquely muscular sound and a coarse, rasping treble.3 points
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Hi guys! I finally solved my C4 MIDI issues. It was simple once I got a clear idea. I programmed on switch one of the Ampero Control a recall for the first preset of the C4, so I can always go back to square 1! (Mode: SIngle, channel 1, CC 104, Data 0). On the second one the increase preset (Mode: SIngle, channel 1, CC 106, Data 0). On the third the decrease preset (Mode: SIngle, channel 1, CC 107, Data 0). And on the 4th switch a tap tempo (Mode: SIngle, channel 1, CC 93, Data 0). I'm also using the Source Audio Dual Expression Pedal, straight to the C4 via the Control Input jack. As simple as that. I hope anyone can use this info. Enjoy!3 points
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Kraysy ～ Seal3 points
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See - this is what’s nice around here… every so often we get a thread where people passionately throwing around misunderstood “facts” go away … and we get to learn from experts like @agedhorse and @Bill Fitzmaurice3 points
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Working for the Yangtze Dollar - The Skids2 points
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Don’t need it. Want it! FFS! #SteveHarris2 points
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This is a big, BIG topic and I would move forward slowly and carefully, if I was you. If you're not putting the whole band through the PA, then forget about putting the kick through it and buy something lightweight that will be good for the vocals. If you're starting to play pubs, why do you need monitors? What do the band members need to hear that they won't be able to hear in a pub? If you're not weight-lifters, consider buying a power amp and a pair of lightweight passive speakers ... why would you want to lift a pair of power amps above shoulder height at every gig? Above all, go and see some Basschatters local to you play some gigs, check out what they're doing, ask what works for them and what doesn't. My signature contains links to both my bands and all their gigs; if you're anywhere near one of those, come along and talk to me or @Silvia Bluejay and we'll tell you what we can.2 points
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Amazing value and a great find , I really liked my one and I’d have another, I’ve got a 1024 now and personally I think they are above mid level, well done 👍2 points
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They also have a massive listener-base, regardless of what people think of streaming in general (separate conversation), even just on Spotify they have 1.3 million monthly listeners. 1.3 million (more actually) individuals around the world listen to him play bass every month. Again, like them or not, THAT is what will get you a signature bass. He's also pretty bloody good at big guitar. And Jack is a very clever business mind, again, like him or not (you don't know him remember). Quite frankly, I think they're doing what they need to have a career in music VERY well. Si2 points
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I never knew she played the bass, although I do remember her saying that her favourite band is the Red Hot Chili Peppers. I would have liked her to be Labour leader, but I think her chance has passed now. I really want to order a Serek bass but the current rate of exchange makes it just too much money to be a good deal. I will have to console myself with a Fender Mustang in the meantime. The Midwestern is a bit too lo-fi hipster looking for my taste, but a Lincoln or Sacramento would really float my boat.2 points
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I post a video with a concrete bodied guitar and no has said whether or not it’s good for rock? C’mon everyone, you’re better than this.2 points
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Things have changed. In the 70's I had years when I didn't earn the price of a bass out of my playing. These days I can buy a bass with what I earn on some gigs.2 points
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Bit of both, it's on my board last in the chain so it goes into my amp, if PA support is required, it runs into the PA as well. I basically run my LM2 head flat at all times, the 'vintage' guff completely off etc. I wanted to go down the route of just a power-amp, tried the GR Pureamp 800 for that, but that wasn't up to standard (IMO), would love to try out the Trickfish Bullhead Mini, which isn't just a power amp of course, but super clean/transparent by all accounts. Perhaps when life costs settle down a bit, luckily everything sounds great at the mo. Si2 points
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Hit it a few times then scream at it. That usually works2 points
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Rock bottom. Ufo2 points
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