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  1. johnthebassist
    Ello Themrperson Nice to read your story, amigo! I reckon your bass is probably a Marlin Sidewinder - when I was at school, they had a pink (yup, pink) one. However naff you think your bass might be, I bet it's still cooler than my school's beaten up, Halfords-car-paint-pink Marlin Sidewinder. Cheers! J
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    You're more than welcome! Feel free to gimme a shout any time
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    No worries! I use super slinkys: 45, 65, 80, 100. They're not the cheapest (or the most expensive), but they're nickelwound and they'll sound great on your Sabre I usually buy mine from Stringbusters. Alternatively, you could try D'Addario Nickelplated Roundwounds - the custom light gauge is 40 - 100. they're a bit cheaper than EB's too I hope the change of strings sorts the problem out for you! Just so you know, my lugs of my Sabre's neck pickup sit 2-3mm above the scratchplate. Does yours have the original exposed polepiece type or the 80's flat pickups?
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    The Line6 M9 is great value for money. I've not used any of the others mentioned (and my previous multi-fx was a Digitech BP-8!), but it's pretty smooth. Pitch effects are brilliant and the filters aren't bad either. Distortion is a bit pony, that's the only real downside. The interface itself is bonkers easy and you can plug two expression pedals into it and assign them as you like. Great pedal.
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    I'd head straight to an EBS Octabass. I've used one for years and it's pretty darn clean. It has three tone settings and wet & dry controls. With a humbucker it'll track down to around A or Bb without warbling or doubling. With a single coil you'd probably get it down to Ab or G. Alternatively, the pitch effects on the Line6 M9 are fantastic. I was an analog stalwart for many years, but the M9 really blew me away.
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    Sorry, should have marked this bass as sold AGES ago.
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    Nice one Andy! Yes, I remember that now. Come to think of it, I never updated that post to show that I sold the bass. Better do that now. Hope you're keeping well, sir!
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    Hey there. I play a '79 Sabre and strung it up with a set of (exposed core) La Bella Super Steps recently - exactly the same problem. As soon as I threw on a set of the usual Slinky's it was back to normal again. The only other probable causes I can think of for your string woes would be either your neck pickup is set too high (the magnets in the older exposed pole-piece models like mine are mega-strong and notorious for pulling on the strings) or that square of metal you installed at the bridge is shifting around and losing resonance. I hope you get it sorted ok - they're suck killer basses, a real secret-weapon. Have you gigged it much?
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    John Bravewood's the boss, isn't he?! I've been to his place before, a real treasure trove of bass. Four Lanes is all about narrow roads and high hedges though. What you need's a tractor, boy!
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    S'up basschat?! Thought it's about time I had the decency to say hi. I've been a bit of a silent lurker for a while, sold my EUB on here ages ago but never stopped to say hello. Hello I'm a reasonably busy London-based bassist, propping up gig money with a dreaded 9-to-5. Mine's at PRS for Music (if you've got any PRS/copyright/royalties questions, feel free to fire 'em my way). When I'm not chained to my desk, I'm on stage with [url="http://www.lacband.co.uk"]London Afrobeat Collective[/url], smashing out big funky Afrobeat jams to hedonistic (usually soggy) festival crowds and the impossibly hip creatures of Shoreditch nightlife. I'm a massive fan of all things groovy. I think the funk shines out of Zender's headstock and I worship the ground Bootsy hovers over. Every morning I wake up and listen out for the sound of Louis Johnson's thumb smashing the thunk out of a Musicman, just in case he moved in next door during the night. It hasn't happened yet, but you can't blame a guy for hoping. The Funk is king. Anyway, thanks to whoever started this brilliant site. An occasional trawl through its many pages of bass-perversion remind me that I need to work harder if I'm gonna afford more basses! Right now I have a Warwick Streamer Stage II (5-string) and a '79 Musicman Sabre. I'd love a Status Streamline 5, but I'm gonna need to do some more gigs to pay for it! Nice one. J.
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    Wicked idea, I like it. My Golden Mouldy is "[url="http://www.soundcloud.com/kid-mohair/rabbitman-bulldozerhead-radio"]Radio Scum[/url]" - a hideously hilarious *radio jingle* I created for a college assignment many years ago. My mate Tom and I had masses of fun recording this on a 4-track in my Mum's kitchen in Penzance. Shame we forgot about any kind of click-track - Ben the drummer had to guess when to come in. You can't tell though, honest. The offending 4-string is my old Fender Wazz (a Mexican Jazz cunningly adorned with the red "W" sticker from a VHS tape) through a Marshall B150 "cube of vom". And "[url="http://soundcloud.com/londonafrobeat/occupy-promo-lac"]Occupy[/url]" is my something new. It's a [url="http://www.lacband.co.uk"]London Afrobeat Collective[/url] tune, recorded earlier this year. You can find it on iTunes and Spotify too, if you're not a Soundclouder. I used my Warwick Streamer Stage II and a Line6 M9 for this, mic'd and DI'd. Still really pleased with that low-mid growl - it's the first tune I recorded with my Warwick (having wanted one since 1998).
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    Ha ha, very good! No, my Mum's sister's ex-husbands brother. It's a Cornwall thing. Everyone knows everyone.
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    Ha ha! Julyan's my cousin's uncle, I've known him for years - he really inspired me to start playing and helped me out when I was looking to build my bass. Small world! Yeah, my family are all still down there so I go home for a visit and a couple dozen pasties as often as I can, usually two or three times a year. I miss it dearly, but I couldn't play in Pz nearly as much as I do in London. I did have a great funk band down there called (and I thought this was brilliant at the time) Four Tons of Funk and we played some riotous gigs at Bosuns and the Isobar. Good times Have you been gigging down there for a few years then?
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    Yeeeeeeew boy! Yup I'm from Penzance (well, St Michaels Mount), living in London now though. Last I gigged around Kernow was when the Pirate in Falmouth was still a proper cracking gig venue. Funny that you're dreaming of buying a Rick - I built one in woodwork class when I was at Humphry Davy School. Twas terrible though, truth be told.
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    Aaah, thanks Andy. Bass is still available, everyone.
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    [u][b]For Sale[/b][/u] My "as new" NS Design EUB, bought a little over a year ago and played at home on only a handful of occasions. It's a shame to see this wonderful instrument unplayed and I would rather invest in a 5-string electric bass which I will use every day. These basses still retail at £899 (Digital Village) and this one is in mint condition - there's not a scratch on it. Included are the tripod, original branded NS Design soft case and allen-key. [b]I'm offering this bass for sale for £600[/b]. I'm happy to listen to offers, but please make them sensible! [b]Please PM me if you're interested. I'm based in West London, so if you're local and would like to see the bass, I'm sure we could arrange something. Otherwise I'd be willing to ship, though postage would need to be covered.[/b] Thanks for reading, John [u][b]Here's some info about the instrument: [/b][/u] NS Design NXT-4 4-String Electric Upright Double Bass, Solid Maple Body and Neck, Ebony Fingerboard, Black Stain. The NS Design NXT-4 Double Bass opens up a new horizon for the serious bassist looking to play a great instrument on a limited budget. These new instruments, crafted in the Czech Republic by the makers of the renowned CR Series, exemplify flawless workmanship at an incredible value. Pizzicato and arco techniques have almost unlimited expressive potential, thanks to the Polar Pickup System. A convenient switch allows selection of the traditional arco mode for percussive attack and dynamic bowed response, or pizzicato mode for a smooth, sustained tone. Equipped with single volume and tone controls, the passive electronics deliver unlimited overhead for the ultimate sound without cumbersome batteries. The solid maple body and neck, together with the graduated ebony fingerboard, deliver a rich, full tone that rings true for every note. Asymmetrical fingerboard relief facilitates an even 'growl' from the higher strings and a clear, powerful lower register. The adjustable bridge and truss rod allow for low, fast action, or for higher string settings that encourage the traditional acoustic player to \'dig in\' with gusto. NS Electric Strings and most traditional acoustic strings fit all NS Double Basses, allowing the player to select from a wide range, each with a unique sound a feel. In combination with the easy adjustment of basic set-up parameters, the NS Design NXT-4 Bass is adaptable to many different styles of music. The NS Design NXT-4 bass brings world-class design and craftsmanship to a surprisingly affordable price range. With a visual appearance as striking as its sound, the roadworthy NS Design NXT-4 is an exciting and reliable partner for the most demanding performance career. NS Design NXT-4 main features include: Electric Upright Bass with Polar Pickup System Switch for arco- and pizzicato-mode Volume- and tone-control Passive electronics Maple neck and body Ebony fingerboard Adjustable bridge and truss rod Includes soft cover and tripod stand
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    [quote name='dazw16' post='829200' date='May 6 2010, 12:16 AM']Still for sale[/quote] Hi there. Is your bass still for sale? I'm about to move to Stockholm for 6 months and don't want to be taking my Sabre out there and back constantly PLUS I need a good 5 string and I've always fancied owning a Status Groove Bass since I first tried one back in '99/2000. If yours is still for sale I'd certainly be interested! Cheers John
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