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hiram.k.hackenbacker

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  1. Here's a bit of a mystery for the bass connoisseurs out there: from this image, can anybody figure out the brand of this bass? A colleague is trying to find the answer and I've been struggling! Initially thought it could be a Schecter of some description, but that doesn't appear to be right. A long shot, I know, but thought I'd ask on the off-chance. Thanks

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    1. hiram.k.hackenbacker

      hiram.k.hackenbacker

      It does look like it has the logo at 90 degrees on the headstock. If I didn’t know better I’d say the writing looked like Overwater.

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  2. Here's a bit of a mystery for the bass connoisseurs out there: from this image, can anybody figure out the brand of this bass? A colleague is trying to find the answer and I've been struggling! Initially thought it could be a Schecter of some description, but that doesn't appear to be right. A long shot, I know, but thought I'd ask on the off-chance. Thanks

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    1. hiram.k.hackenbacker

      hiram.k.hackenbacker

      Yeah, the logo doesn’t look right either Mick. @JimJammSpaceMan is there a shot of the body shape?

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  3. After 15 years of buying and selling stuff online I’ve finally had one go a bit wrong on me. My learning- the ethos of how you act on basschat as a good seller isn’t the same on other music forums :(

  4. Well, that's a first for me: being offered money NOT to play a gig!

    1. hiram.k.hackenbacker

      hiram.k.hackenbacker

      Yes @Rich, they're a great bunch of lads with a good reputation. To be honest, I was quite chuffed that they asked me in the first place. They must have been really desperate 🤣

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  5. Well, that's a first for me: being offered money NOT to play a gig!

    1. hiram.k.hackenbacker

      hiram.k.hackenbacker

      Several months ago I was offered a dep gig as the bands bass player was away on tour. The set is quite unfamiliar to me and involved quite a lot of work on my part charting songs. My policy of never turning down a gig meant I obviously said yes and I started doing my homework. Yesterday, a month from the gig date, I received a call informing me that their regular bass player had his tour cancelled and would I mind if he did the gig after all - oh and can we pay you if you’re happy not to do it 🤷‍♂️. I refused the money obviously. 

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  6. And another amplug bites the dust, honestly even for the relatively modest price they go for the build quality is shocking, another case of £5 build quality on a £40 device

  7. Outdoor gig today... I'm gonna fry 😰

    But hey, it's a gig 😃

  8. I have accepted an offer from a friend to play in his karaoke band. I have to learn like 40 songs for tonight...

    1. hiram.k.hackenbacker

      hiram.k.hackenbacker

      You are clearly a stranger to the ‘I hate gigging’ thread then 😂.

      I’ve forced myself in recent years to do these sort of gigs and they are really quite something. Lately I’ve done a couple of gigs where although I was given the set in advance, there were no rehearsals. I look at the sets and think, there are quite a few of these songs that have been recorded by various artists and there are also different versions of some of them by the same artists. Then I start listening to the songs and about half of them fade out in their original recorded versions. Then I resign myself to finding out how they go on the night. Keeps you on your toes. Good luck 🤘

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  9. Just made a list of all the basses I’ve owned - 20 over 28 years. That’s OK, isn’t it? 😎

  10. And again Royal mail have failed to deliver, didn't even leave a card, the website says they tried to deliver this morning but no card, no knock at the door (have been in all day), someone's telling porkies. 

     

    Just wanted a cheap harness to try out series/parallel but at this rate I might just end up hard wiring the bass in series

     

    1. hiram.k.hackenbacker

      hiram.k.hackenbacker

      Your explanation seems reliant on a) the shipment having the right address on it and/or b) Royal Mail calling at the correct address in an attempt to deliver it. Either way, it doesn't sound like they have lost the package. I use Royal Mail a lot and I very rarely have any issues. Hope you get it sorted.

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  11. Why do my private messages to another member get posted on the sodding updates? How frikken rude...

    1. hiram.k.hackenbacker

      hiram.k.hackenbacker

      It's a flaw in the system. It's been highlighted several times.

      I've said it before and I'll say it again, one day someone is going to post something that was meant to be private as a status update that will be more than just embarrassing for the individuals concerned.

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  12. Just weighed my Harley Benton JB40FL. 10.6 lbs!! Now I may have set up the weigher thing wrong but if not...  Great bass, good sound, amazing value - and virtually unusable for a crumbly like me cos of weight. 

    1. hiram.k.hackenbacker

      hiram.k.hackenbacker

      You'd know just by picking it up if it was 10+ pounds. I know I would....and presumably it has less metal on it (no frets)?

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  13. Just had some update pictures on my latest Overwater come through 😍 Not gonna share them yet though!

    1. hiram.k.hackenbacker

      hiram.k.hackenbacker

      No pictures = didn't happen. You know the rules.

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  14. Paul Carrack gig halted half way through tonight. Hope he gets better soon. Gutted as we were really enjoying it.

  15. Colour co-ordinated my signature and avatar.

    Guess I need to get out more often.

  16. Very uncomfortable at the use of Status Updates to congratulate people on learning how to use Status Updates.

  17. TOP TIP:

    If you're going to jump off the front of the stage to dance with the audience during your last song, make sure you don't misjudge the height of the stage and end up flat on your àrse. It's not a good look and is quite embarrassing. Errm, so I'm told.

  18. NBD  Fodera Harley Benton jazz bass.  This arvo, my place. Dum, dumdumdum

  19. NBD  Fodera Harley Benton jazz bass.  This arvo, my place. Dum, dumdumdum

    1. hiram.k.hackenbacker

      hiram.k.hackenbacker

      Fodera, Harley and Benton are three words I never expected to see rubbing shoulders with each other. Link? Photos?

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  20. Started new job at Bass Gear Magazine

    October — Product Video Reviewer and Columnist

     

    10/26/2021

    The Bass Gear Low Down #45

    "We are so thrilled to welcome long-time friend Dan Veall to the Bass Gear Magazine team. Dan will be joining us on a regular basis...." - Tom Bowlus

     

     

    https://www.facebook.com/dan.veall/posts/2886319634965407?notif_id=1635330337347733&notif_t=feedback_reaction_generic&ref=notif 

    1. hiram.k.hackenbacker

      hiram.k.hackenbacker

      Well done Dan 👏👏👏👏

      I look forward to reading/watching whatever is to come.

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  21. Given that the year is of sentimental meaning to him, do I tell my Managing Director that the 1972 Precision he thinks he has, has actually got a 74 neck and 73 pots?🙄

    1. hiram.k.hackenbacker

      hiram.k.hackenbacker

      Depends. Is he likely to sell it? If not, I'd be inclined not to mention it. He's happy, misinformed, but happy. Why ruin that?

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  22. 3-point bridges - why in God's name.....just why???

    1. hiram.k.hackenbacker

      hiram.k.hackenbacker

      I feel the same way about three bolt neck joints.

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  23. Oh no.....a bass I've wanted for a while has become available. £2k+ though.....what to do!?!
    I should probably go try it and hope that it's rubbish haha

    1. hiram.k.hackenbacker

      hiram.k.hackenbacker

      Are we allowed to know any more about this bass? I am now intrigued 🤔

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  24. Oh no.....a bass I've wanted for a while has become available. £2k+ though.....what to do!?!
    I should probably go try it and hope that it's rubbish haha

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