Lozz196

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='894831' date='Jul 14 2010, 04:26 PM']Yeah but ive not had much luck finding the part number to order one.[/quote]
This place looks promising for spares etc.

[url="http://guitar-parts-and-spares-uk.com"]http://guitar-parts-and-spares-uk.com[/url]

Am sure you`ll be very happy with yr Classic 70s - I had one, and whilst it may seem strange recommending something I`ve just sold, it was a fantastic bass, great playability, amazing looks, the only thing is, I`m so much into P-Basses, it just didn`t have the right sound, for me, that is. Out of all the Jazzes I`ve ever played (not that many, but enough) was easily the best.

[quote name='stinson' post='892237' date='Jul 11 2010, 08:30 PM']Bargain! fantastic job and good to see someone else go with a Trad [/quote]
Nice one Tim, very envious of that, especially the price.

Just a quick topic. Bought a 2nd hand Marshall DBS 7400 today , and whilst trying it out, had the chance to use a Rickenbacker for the first time ever.

Don`t know what type (4001/4003) only know that I really liked it.

I`ve read a lot about them being a bit like marmite, u either love `em or hate `em.

Well I love `em. Just wish I had the £1500 needed to buy one.

[quote name='Chris1127' post='893503' date='Jul 13 2010, 10:32 AM']cheers Lozz payment sent this morning[/quote]
Cheers Chris, received fine, will sort the despatch soon as.

Lozz

[quote name='Chris1127' post='893336' date='Jul 13 2010, 12:17 AM']hi i'll take these please - let me know where to paypal the money cheers chris[/quote]
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[quote name='Bankai' post='892460' date='Jul 12 2010, 03:50 AM']I use a rackmount compressor in my rig both live and in the studio.

The FX Send of the amp goes to the first compressor which is set as a limiter at +10dB. This runs into the second one which is set as at 2:1 above 0dB.

I've been getting very good comments about the sound it's creating [/quote]
I`ve recently started to use a compressor live, and have found it to be very good. I like a traditional, shall we say vintage sound, but the addition of the compressor seems to "tighten" each note. Its also good as I play punk (Pistols/Clash etc) and certain parts of the songs really need digging in, and the compression prevents these parts from totally overloading on volume, but still retaining the intensity.

[quote name='Stacker' post='891754' date='Jul 11 2010, 07:59 AM']I nearly bought this model from GuitarGuitar last year. The Rick 4001CS was on the move so I raided the savings and went for a look at this fella. I loved it at first sight, esp the beautiful figuring on the BR fingerboard. The set up was fine, it looked ok but it didn't sound right to me. I couldn't quite put my finger on it. Also, the volume, when rolled back a bit, alsmost disappeard. Now, having owned a '64 Jazz and still have a few contemporaries sitting around, this was soemthing I hadn't noticed before. Anyone else spotted this?

I took a Road Worn one off the wall and immediately preferred it, though as some of you may know from previous postings by me, I couldn't get the 'Mexi' tag out of my opinionated brain and left the shop empty handed. I went back to try the CS again and it was sold(!!) but the got another one in and..... naahh. Not long after that I got Clarky's Nash (via Alanbass1) and, for me, that's my benchmark. That said, being a fiend for stack-knob Jazzes, I'm awaiting delivery of a new CS stacker relic from the 'States at £1k less then UK prices. And I know this one's set up good. Nice, eh?[/quote]
Its a shame when you get experiences with instruments not being set-up properly. I recently bought a Fender Classic 50s P-Bass online, from GAK, and out of the box it was fantastic, needed nothing doing to it.

Suppose I was due one though, as previous to that, aside from 2nd hand instruments, every bass I`d bought needed setting up. Why can`t the manufacturer/retailer be bothered - well I spose they still get yr dosh is the answer, and at least I`ve learned how to do basic set-ups.

[quote name='umph' post='891648' date='Jul 10 2010, 10:33 PM']barefaced super twelve [/quote]
Out of your two choices specified, I`ve no experiance with the Ashdown, but used to own one of the MB4210s, and I would definately recommend it. Never used the "modern" channel, preferring the "classic" which provided a great vintage tone when used with a P-Bass. Also had great headroom, it being used at rehearsals in a band with two Marshall half-stacks - kept up no problem. And, re this, we used to rehearse in a small club, capacity of 120, not a rehearsal room, so it can definately produce the goods in a "live" situation.

[quote name='Etienne' post='885656' date='Jul 4 2010, 06:36 PM']This is a great-sounding pickup- I remember trying out a MD bass a few years back and being really impressed with the tone. Bargain price too![/quote]
BUMP

[quote name='deathpanda' post='885966' date='Jul 5 2010, 12:19 AM']Sorry, not looking to buy, just to give a few words. I have 2 of these in my Tokai LP copy, they're by far the best pickups I've ever owned, and also miles better than a lot of the bigger brand pickups I've looked into. They really shine in a rock/metal context, great for pinches and squeals, and tight heavy rhythm. The cleans are bright and warm, enough said. Amazing value for money - for anyone that's thinking about buying them.[/quote]
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[quote name='EvilSmile' post='889522' date='Jul 8 2010, 02:05 PM']Thanks for the replies.

As for budget well it really depends on the bass, i could quite happily fork over £1000 if the right bass came along and it justified the price tag. Ideally though somewhere in the second hand market around £500 - £800 would be more my comfort zone but i'm fully aware a good bass might set me back a little. So in this respect i'm all about the bass i'd rather get it as close to or perfect first time.

Its also highly likely that i'll be putting in a nordstand p pickup into it as i've got a set in my buzzard and they are fantastic.

Lets say i'm just going to focus on an American standard. I hear that fender have vastly improved their quality control, has anyone had a chance to play a few of these? Is i best that i go out an try every single bass i can get my hands on or would playing a couple - and maybe a few different models be sufficient. Is there anything besides the normal checks for buying a bass that i should particular look out?

Also limiting myself to just fenders - should i look elsewhere into the higher end fender copies?[/quote]
Well with that kind of sum available, you should be able to get something very good indeed.

I`ve not been fortunate enough to play an 08 onwards US Standard, but I`ve not seen a bad word written about them. Considering how highly I rate my US Precisions, if the 08 onwards models really are that much better, which seems to be the general opinion, well they must be very good indeed.

Another Precision to look at, considering the funds available, is the 57 Reissue. I`ve got the Fender Mex Classic 50s version, which I rate very highly (I`ve reviewed it here on Basschat) - so the actual 57 reissue itself should be very good. Word of caution though, the neck is rather large, may not suit everyone.

[quote name='stinson' post='889449' date='Jul 8 2010, 12:41 PM']You really need to go and play a few to get an idea of what you want. Im a Precision man through and through and however much I'd love a 50's or 60's P bass I know that the flat wide necks would just not suit my sausage fingers so they're immediately out of the equation. Ive got two 70's Precisions that fit the bill perfectly for me, neck, weight, colour, feel etc but its taken many to get to this stage.[/quote]
Hi

As you`ll see from my signature, I`m a Precision Man, so happy to offer my view on this. As with all things, its going to depend on how much you have to spend, but as a start-off, you won`t go far wrong with looking through the Basses For Sale on here, and picking up a 2nd hand American Standard. Recently they`ve gone for between £500 - £650, some inc hard-case, compared with £400 new for a Mex. In my last 2 band practices I used first my Mex P-Bass, then the USA - the difference in authoritative bottom end from the US was amazing. Felt, as well as heard!

And with getting a US Standard 2nd-hand, if you later realise there are certain features you want, such as 50s neck, different finish, or a P/J pickup configuration, the resale value of yr Standard will be roughly the same as what you paid for it. Both my US Standards were 2nd-hand, and they are fantastic instruments.

[quote name='Smash' post='885817' date='Jul 4 2010, 09:10 PM']No love for this USA Precision, it really is amazing and a bargain price[/quote]
Very surprised at lack of response - if I weren`t looking for an amp at present, I`d snap this up, even tho I don`t need another bass.

Someone take this, it is a great price!

Fender Custom Shop `59 Precision Bass Pickup - ITEM NOW SOLD

Single split-coil pickup as standard issue in the Fender Mike (Green Day) Dirnt Signature Precision Bass

Annoyingly, I can`t find any specs re this pickup on Fenders website at all, however, for those of you familiar with the Green Day sound, this pickup, especially when installed in a P-Bass, has a crisp clarity that enables you to cut through the mix, but not at the expense of holding the bottom end, as it has great well defined lows.

£30.00 - this includes postage/packing within Great Britain.
Payment by Paypal preferred.

[quote name='KiOgon' post='885121' date='Jul 3 2010, 10:51 PM']You'll be chuffed with I'm sure. Mine's a beauty! Yes it's modified - Hipshot bridge, bass doc p/g & SD 1/4lb + black nylons = it's a real joy to play. I reckon the vintage frets on the maple neck make it for me.

Cheers,
John[/quote]
At first I changed the bridge to a Badass, and put a Seymour Duncan SCPB Quarter Pounder pickup in it. Both of these seemed to increase "everything" by 20%. I started however, to find that the simplicity of the original design was what I loved about it, so took `em off, and sold them on Evilbay (I always keep the original bits, when modding, just in case). Yes, I now have to turn my amp up a bit higher, but I`m using, as near as can be, the first ever electric bass, so like having/hearing a bit of history. Agree with the post above too, vintage frets and maple neck - soooooo easy to play.

[quote name='Bassman101' post='885415' date='Jul 4 2010, 12:49 PM']Thanks to Lozz for a great a easy transaction!

Bump for the drumkit.

The hardware, such as the boom stands sell for around £60 new, with the snare and hi hat stands costing more. and these come free with the Tama rockstar.[/quote]
Thanks for a great sale on the cymbals, nice and easy transaction.

Guys, this kit is a serious bargain, someone snap it up.

[quote name='tredders' post='885083' date='Jul 3 2010, 10:08 PM']Dammit, I was all set to buy the Squire until I saw your Youtube clips! Just ordered a butterscotch CIJ 51 for £499 brand new, which seemed like a great price. Should be with me next week.

Cheers (I think!) for the advice....

Tredders[/quote]
You`ll be happy with your choice, Tredders. I have the same bass and its great, with its own character.

I actually sold it to a mate, instantly regretted it, so after a while, swapped a more expensive Fender Aerodyne Jazz bass to get it back.

In fact, its the only musical instrument I`ve ever regretted selling, out of a significant number, which I believe is an indicator of how highly I rate these basses.

[quote name='Stag' post='885015' date='Jul 3 2010, 07:27 PM']If it sounds anything like my 72' Les Paul it will be very nice indeed, thumping low end and these things are very pretty to look at! £750 sounds a good deal in my book considering what they go for on eBay (about the same, perhaps more)[/quote]
Yeah, back in 2006 I paid £675 for one 2nd hand - so with the way things have gone up over last few yrs, thats not bad at all.

Was a very rich sounding bass, and incredibly easy to play. Only got rid cos I ended up playing gtr in a band, and needed a new gtr for the role.

[quote name='CraigPlaysBass' post='877858' date='Jun 25 2010, 11:12 PM']It is, I'l apologise for posting such a pointless comment too...[/quote]
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[quote name='pietruszka' post='884723' date='Jul 3 2010, 12:27 PM']This is something I seem to explain to you our singer over and over again. We (as a band) will never ever hear what we sound like, simply because we're on stage playing it. We sound totally different out front to how we hear ourselves on stage.

Standing away a little further (stage size permitting) from your rig helps to let the frequencies 'breath' a bit getting a more true representation of your sound in the space provided. When my rig isn't DI'd I boost the bass just that tiny bit more as the low end does dissipate a bit. When DI'd, I get my on stage sound right and the sound man does the rest.

A lot of people have said here that if the sound man/crowd is happy then thats cool. I agree. When you're playing to a paying crowd all that matters is that they're happy.

If I cant hear my self, Im not too fussed as I know my parts inside out. I have an approach that is 'Im a professional', so Ill make the best out of any gear the band gets given. If we sound bad, thats not us, its the gear. Its not because we cant play because we can.

It is frustrating when you think you sound bad, but trust us all on here, you wont sound cack. It will always sound different out front.

Dan[/quote]
Agree, FOH is most important, IMV also.

Quite often I`ve set up what sounds a great sound on stage, with big fat lows and low mids, coupled with nice crisp highs, walked out to FOH, and all I hear is a big booming mush. So now, its usually set everything flat, check FOH on soundcheck, and if still too boomy cut the bass a bit, and maybe up the mids a bit. Usually sounds real "clanky" on stage, with no guts, but in the mix, where the audience are, it fits with the rest of the band.

And face it, the audience are there for the whole band.

[quote name='kurcatovium' post='877661' date='Jun 25 2010, 06:38 PM']Hi. I asked our guitarist and recommend him the pickup as much as I could, but he's totally out of cash... Bad timing, sorry. :-([/quote]
No worries. This now be a weekend bump.

[quote name='Clarky' post='884657' date='Jul 3 2010, 10:49 AM']Did the same thing myself back in 2006 after a 25 year gap! If you are well rehearsed it will be like putting on a pair of old slippers and from a few seconds in it will be a blast! Enjoy [/quote]
Good luck mate, hope it all goes well.

[quote name='Kongo' post='882608' date='Jul 1 2010, 12:08 AM']Yep, Rotosound are here on my scale: [Sandpaper]<---(Rotosound)---------------------->[Polished Glass]
Warwick Red label are the MOST sandpaper-ish strings I've EVER played...
My friend startin using Roto's on his guitar "I cant tell the difference from D'addario" he said...Last week I stated his strings sounded dead already and he agreed. "Must have played more than I remember" he says...He restrung it next day and calls me "Yeah I see what you mean about Roto's...I jus put em on and there already dead, not much improved from the ones I took off".

Case closed...[/quote]
I`ve tried many different brands, and have established through this that I`m a Rotosound RS66 user, heavy gauge 50 - 100. Just tried a set of regular gauge Rotos 45 - 105, as none of my local music shops stock the heavies, and really can`t get on with them - so its back to stringsdirect/heavies for me!

[quote name='Bassman101' post='881469' date='Jun 29 2010, 11:07 PM']Hey, not sure if anyone here wants these, but ive put them on gumtree so i may aswell put them here


Anyway, i have


20" Sabian AAX Stage ride
18" Sabian Virgil Donati Signature Saturation crash
16" Sabian AA China
14" Sabian AA el sabor Hi Hats


Looking for £300 for the lot. thats alot alot alot cheaper than they sell for second hand, and these are in brilliant condition


Also have a Tama Rockstar kit for sale, with Roadpro hardware, including hardware, i only want £150 for it. Im sure the hardware is worth alot alone, but i just need to get rid of it to make some room in my room.[/quote]
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[quote name='bumnote' post='877624' date='Jun 25 2010, 05:58 PM']Mine I couldnt resist[/quote]
That was a sweet deal, am sure you`ll be v pleased with it. I got one of these new a couple of wks ago, and am very impressed with it.