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My local music shop have had this in for a few months and I finally had the time to pop in on Saturday and couldn't help myself. The previous owner bought it new and had it defretted (which is probably why it's been in its case for most of the time) - it has just been refretted. Other than a refinish, it's all original and is in great condition apart from a few dings. It's a high quality instrument with the original case, tools and manual! Not lightweight at ~4.5kg but it sounds great and like a more focussed P to my ears. It just needs setting up to my preferences and I need to make the difficult decision of flats or rounds...12 points
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Price drop to £850 Selling this as no longer needed Excellent “road worn” condition 😂 Seriously though it’s a great bass, around 8.5lbs and a nice set up Comes with a generic soft gig bag Would entertain trades with cash my way or a straight sale11 points -
An example of how ace Basschat is.... I asked for recommendations for a clean DI, someone offered to lend me a really nice pedal to see if I liked it. He's not selling it, he just... offered to send me a 200-odd quid pedal to play around with for a bit! You don't get that on twitter.8 points
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And so it continues! BF-3 flanger and Dod FX25-B envelope filter added. No room for the Joyo analogue delay right now. More changes to come, I'm going to move on the Marshall Guv'nor and Boss DS-1, much as it pains me to do so, and replace with one good quality bass distortion pedal.8 points
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I had a similar thing when I asked about the Nux mighty plug pro, within minutes someone messaged me offering to lend me their one, they wasn’t selling it and said I could try it for as long as I wanted and post it back when done, such a heartwarming offer from a fellow basschatter7 points
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./~ and then I go and spoil it all by saying thumb fin stupid like I love you ./~7 points
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Amen to this. I have tried but simply don't have the correct temperament to deal with the people who take bookings for pub gigs. One example - some years and many bands ago now, I phoned in between xmas and new year and was told they don't start doing the diary until after the new year. I phoned again on 2nd and was told they were fully booked. Telling them that they were a lying jobsworth wasn't necessarily the best way forward but made me feel better5 points
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Peavey Rudy Sarzo fretless 4. Unique, modified.I bought this Peavey 'Rudy Sarzo' ( PV's flagship bass in the late 80's) as a project several years ago but have only recently reconfigured it. It has the original flame maple neck through-body, with nicely figured ash wings (walnut stringers). It was originally finished in the standard maroon stain (translucent) as can still be seen on the lower part of the scalloped headstock ('Sarzo' & 'Peavey') but was stripped off to reveal the quite exotic body woods. The original Peavey gold tuners and Schaller roller 3 way gold adjustable bridge have been replaced (over time) with black tuners (gotoh-type) and quick-release/change bridge (black). It had previous luthier (Thomas Handley) work in fitting a replacement flame maple fretless board to match the body along with the truss rod cover in flame maple. The red & black dot markers are somewhat ott and initially quite confusing, but the black dots denote 'fretline' points and the red dots the usual dot placements on a std. bass. Its been routed for different pickups over the years but currenty fitted are a pair of generic MM type. The electrics had been reduced to a simple Vol-Vol-Tone but I've fitted a simple active (9v) circuit which now has: Volume, Pan (between pickups), and 3EQ (Bass, Mids, Treble boost). Rudy Sarzo (who featured in the God Bless Ozzy Osborne documentary) is is a Cuban American hard rock/heavy metal bassist, best known for his work with Quiet Riot, Ozzy Osbourne, and Whitesnake. I have lots of 'build' photos and have included 2 (final 2) photos of the bass as it would have been originally c. 35 years ago. Really tricky instrument in terms of 'value' (it would have been expensive back in the day)4 points -
*PRICEDROP* A remastered (by Andy Pearce) and expanded version of UFO’s crowning achievement, Lights Out (1977). Including the dystopian title track and the epic Love to Love, this 3LP edition features a bonus disc of the first show on the Lights Out tour, at the Roundhouse, London from April 2nd 1977. Contains sleeve notes by Michael Hann, along with band member interviews. "We were hitting our stride, playing well. We'd got to where we wanted to be."- Phil Mogg Vinyl 3LP now just £20 posted (new, still sealed) RRP is £35 CD has sold, images for track listing purposes.4 points -
I still have my 80's Mk1 fretless which isn't going anywhere.... However, I sold my 9.5 condition 'Geddy spec' black & gold Wal Mk1 fretted last year for £11K 😎 It wasn't leaving the storage facility as I was worried about it getting damaged or worse..... and I wanted the money for family travel & life experiences. I don't see used prices for similar getting any higher so I think I timed my sale well....4 points
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What a great place Basschat is. A goldmine of information, support, conversation and of course GAS. I’ve been on here a long time, like many of you have. Some of you may be new, if you are, you’re welcome. I’ve had a lot of help here, parts, advice, insights, opinions and all given with a real sense of a community, even if we don’t always agree with each other, which is often part of the fun, as long as it’s healthy disagreement and not nasty, which it rarely is here. There is no better resource on the internet for all things bass. Ask for help, you will get it, ask for advice, you will get it. No questions are stupid, all answers are welcomed. No opinions are ignored, all views are observed. Thanks to everyone who run the site, long may it continue.3 points
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This is one I’ll never tire of listening to, Family man’s Bassline is superb3 points
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If you want something cheap, worth also checking out the Zoom B1-4 multifx which has a decent selection of pre-programmed drum patterns and is getting used on a live set for a few numbers on Friday, as part of a 3 piece outing for my band where we don't have a drummer. I've also a Beat Buddy and an Akai MPC One, but it's the simplicity of live use of the Zoom that has won me over. I previously had an Alesis SR18 - a complete PITA to program! And a Roland TR707 in the long distant past before these became "vintage" collector's items.3 points
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Not always so great. I asked for an open-ended loan of an Alembic and no one bothered to reply!!3 points
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I get that is ole' time Ska but from the moment I started listening to it, it just took me back to a feeling of hearing ole' time calyspo, especially through my Grandmother's little blue transistor Radio that never turned away from this particular AM radio station she would play every morning. That feeling and memories I just got was nice...thanks granny for the early morning melodies3 points
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It’s the way the world was (and still could be!) if we started trusting people. There’s the odd bad egg, but you meet far more good ones.3 points
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I traced a JLO HyperDrive and used a 125B enclosure:3 points
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Single(ton) Life - Cameo3 points
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I'm playing about with how the control panel will look. I'm starting to favour a more organic look, as shown by the red plate below, rather than the Telecaster or a straight line look. This looks nicer to me, but would like to take views. This also allows me to cover the very bottom of the bottom left for any weight to balance it out if needed, also this allows for more space and more options. At the moment, I just put three knobs on and a socket. I really want to preserve the rounded feel of it all.3 points
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Just seen this advertised in chrome. I've actually been looking at adding a thumb rest to a bass but I can't see anything about shipping to the UK. Loving their terms and conditions.3 points
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This gives me hope, maybe when I grow up I'll get regular gigs too! 😅3 points
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I had money before I joined. Awful place.3 points
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Hello all Up for sale is the Warmoth PJ project that was finished 2020 and is built from solely highclass parts. It has only seen a few hours of playing in our living room and the practice room of my former band. The condition ist very good. Some micro scratches and two tiny scruffs on the neck but thats it. I am selling it now because I have too many basses, too many other hobbies and too many daughters. I just dont have the time to play all my instruments so I want to part with it. Warmoth Custom Body Model: Chambered P Bass® Orientation: Right handed Scale: 34" Wood: Flame Maple on Mahogany Contours: Contoured Heel / Tummy Cut / Forearm Contour Battery Box: No Battery Box Rout Top Finish: Transparent Purple Back Finish: Transparent Purple Finish Type: Satin Finish Warmoth Custom Neck Style: J Bass® Orientation: Right Handed Neck Wood/Hals: Roasted Flame Maple Fingerboard/Griffbrett Wood: Ebony Nut Width: 1-1/2" (38mm) Fret Size/Bünde: 6150 Tuner Ream: BML (17.5mm) Radius: 10" Scale: 34" Fret #: 21 Pre-Cut Installed String Nut/Sattel: GraphTech Black TUSQ XL - Standard Nut Inlays: Cream Face Dots Side Dots: White Side Dots Stiffening Rods: Standard Steel Rods I put several layers of TruOil on the neck and put one seal of wax on it in the end - Feels just awesome and looks amazing ! Tuners: HipShot UltraLite Bridge: HipShot Style A Aluminium Bridge Pickups: Sandberg Black Label Electrics: Noll TCM 4 XM (B 2083) - Runs with 2 x 9 Volt batteries = 18 V for more headroom Potis: 3 x Tandem Pins: Schaller Security Locks String retainer: Sandberg Weights around 4,5 KG This baby was put together by a professional luthier in Germany (Acys Guitar Lounge). It received the best treatment and all the routings and the electric cavity was shielded professionally. This is what it cost me: Pickups: 230 EUR Bridge: 130 EUR Electrics incl. Potis: 200 EUR Body and Neck incl. shipping and all taxes: 1500 EUR Tuners: 145 EUR Security Locks: 20 EUR Luthier costs to put it together professionally: 630 EUR In total: 2.855 EUR I put it up for sale for 1.050 GBP // 1.200 EUR + shipping wherever you are located. This price includes a basic gigbag that I will buy before shipment You can play and pick it up in Munich/Germany and pay in cash if you want to. You can also pay by bank transfer (You cover the transfer costs) or by PayPal (Family & Friends only) If you want to I can make more pictures.2 points -
1. Why you don't have any gigs? We haven't been pushing that much. As we're an originals band, the pub scene isn't a particular option for us (although there are some places that would suit). We've also apparently come to a decision that we're not looking at small gigs. 2.Do you rely on an agent ? Not an agent, but we do have a manager of sorts, who has good connections in the folk world. 3.Who finds coordinates and confirms gigs? Mainly the manager, although the drummer has a few connections as well. We all look out for potential festival slots though. 4. Are you or any band members in this for the money? Fortunately not! I'm lucky enough to have a job that covers the bills, so my share of the pot usually goes back into paying for studio time. 5.How much do you want to gig? Personally, a lot more than the rest of the band seems to want to! We've got a few festivals in this year, but there are still some more we'd like to do (if anyone has an "in" for Black Deer, that's one I'd really like)2 points
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Current shrunken board as my band is currently drummer-less. Managed to get a good deal on a pedal train nano with a cioks Adam bolted to the underside. For the most part its just an amp modeller on the zoom with a bit of grit coming from the digbeth, but have the option to be more adventurous should the need arise! Of course as soon as a drummer appears the fuzz and the octave are coming back 🤣2 points
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I'd not call a V4B particularly 'lightweight' at 41lbs, but Your Musculature May Vary.2 points
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I used the MXR it’s a great pedal and performs very well2 points
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Having recently developed a bit of a thing for odd old basses, I’d be interested in seeing more pictures!2 points
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Its probably a conspiracy then2 points
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That is one crude bridge piece. Makes a Gibson 2 point look sophisticated.2 points
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I remember watching him talking on a video about playing bass & following the singer to get your timing & pocket, not the drum's. So clever to make that observation & you can hear him doing it. Amazing musician. Very sad news his passing. RIP.2 points
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Valley Boy - Manic Street Preachers2 points
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One Nation Under A Groove - Funkadelic2 points
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Easier to stick it in the basement and turn the house upside-down I think!2 points
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He's in Margate, on the south coast2 points -
Also check out "Mama's Gun" album by Erykah Badu. He's not on every track, but the majority. He and Questlove were part of the Soulquarians who played on a lot of early NuSoul stuff in the 00s. Love him. Thanks to @pineweasel for posting the podcast - listening now.2 points
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Playing has always been just a hobby for me. I had opportunities to go professional in my 20's but having a well paid job that i enjoyed and it just wasn't worth the risk for me to walk away from the job. I've never wanted playing to be any more than a hobby and if it ever does i will probably give it up too. As long as i'm enjoying it i'll try to keep going. I've been retired for 8 yrs now from age 56 so i do have a lot more time on my hands than you younger guys and that makes learning sets a lot easier for me. I do appreciate that for some guys on here its their main source of income and that would definitely change things. Don't get me wrong i do enjoy making decent money with the band. These days i'm not losing money at gigs. That's a big change for me from my younger days when hiring vans and PA's used to use up all of the gig money With lightweight gear and a decent sized car i can easily carry my bass gear and our larger PA cabs (not incl the subs tho - they need a van hire) Dave2 points
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Aye, I'd go along with Dad3353's comments. It's like a capstan and by the looks the holes are spaced for quarter turns. Roger in the South Lakes.2 points
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Much as I admire @KiOgon s work, I don't think he would argue that his looms are a tone upgrade. In saying that, if upgrading the pups you might want to upgrade the other electronic items as well and in that case, @KiOgon should be your port of call if soldering is not your thing.2 points
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Frigate in the rigging - pistols2 points
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Tug Me - The Doors2 points
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My belief is a life / family / relationship balance is important to how often you gig We limit it to two gigs per month max and virtually none in Aug ( holidays etc ) Bands have a natural life expectancy and working everyone too hard generally results in folk leaving !2 points
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This just came in for Maple Road: " Hey everyone! Brian Anderson asked about Maple Road for an event in Mukwanago on Wed. 7/3, 2:30 slot. It's a larger amphitheater and production provided. Good money too." This sounds good. However I wonder what "larger" and "good" actually mean? Lol Daryl2 points
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Learn piano instead.2 points
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Yachts So Funny 'Bout Peace Love & Understanding - Elvis Costello & The Attractions2 points
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Here they are: https://auraplug.com/fidatabase2/downloads/qm-you-quack-me-up/2 points
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He was. And I just found what appears to be a complete archive down the back of some shelves.2 points
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One of our guitarists won a Les Paul from there. He was a bit wary, but it turned up - very nice too, must have failed Gibson QC due to not having anything wrong with it.2 points
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