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£20 delivered I bought this pedal at a whim because "OMG I could not possibly play the Precision without some kind of parametric EQ, right???" as I was so used to the John East preamps and this is completely passive.... of course, I find myself not using it. I took it to rehearsal once, and yes, it can produce a wide range of sounds, and I was tempted to keep it as I can get some fantastic reggae tones from it at the press of a switch... but it's just not seeing use, so let's free some GAS tokens
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[quote name='dave_bass5' timestamp='1435483329' post='2809093'] Now my one big, big issue about the CVP is the colour. I can't stand fiesta red. I struggle to even look at that bass. If it didn't sound and play so well I'd never use it. I'd like to get a Matt Freeman body to replace the CV body, but for now that's a bit extravigent. [/quote] Ah, I'd love a Matt Freeman with the fiesta red or the sonic blue body of the CV Squiers! I'm sure I'm not the only one, so the opportunity for a trade would arise, I'm sure!
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[quote name='steantval' timestamp='1435441512' post='2808888'] Tell her to f*ck off. [/quote] erm... she's already gone home!
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S.U.B Sterling Walnut Satin without pickguard?
mcnach replied to harrypatrickgolding's topic in Bass Guitars
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[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1435396552' post='2808352'] Jose very kindly sent me one of his stick-on thumb rests for my Marathon... it works really well. Great comms, great guy, all good, would certainly recommend. Thanks very much! [/quote] Glad it works for you! But you know the rule: pictures!
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[quote name='landwomble' timestamp='1435271992' post='2807267'] I feel a bit dirty. Just played my first rehearsal with a P bass. Now, I play a Jazz usually, a nice 97 MIJ 75 reissue. I love it, have had it from new and it's never getting sold as I love it to bits - we've been through a lot together! I fitted a J Retro and a BadAss II and it's lovely. Now, a month back I spent the princely sum of 25 quid on a new "deko" Harley Benton short scale P bass. I set it up, and because I like tinkering, I put in some Entwistle PBX pickups. My lord. Eyes opened tonight. I'm converted. I get it. The P bass thump. Jeebus. Going to need to buy a real one now I think... Can't believe I've gone all these years thinking a P bass is a bit of a one trick pony. Maybe it is, but it's a GREAT trick...! [/quote] You are me a year or so ago . My avatar was a Stingray and I own three 75RI Jazz basses... today I tend to just use a Precision, or a PJ but heavily biased towards the P side of it. What a revelation, eh?
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[quote name='ben4343' timestamp='1435349799' post='2808082'] Bass out before bass in... Bass OUT before bass in... [/quote] Nah... be a rebel, break the rule!
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[quote name='Jono Bolton' timestamp='1435333439' post='2807847'] In an ideal world I'd like to do a CV/MF hybrid, with the Freeman neck and pickup on a Fiesta Red or Sonic Blue CV body [/quote]
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[quote name='Modman' timestamp='1435305726' post='2807391'] Yeah it already has flats on it and I do enjoy the sound of it but I have no use for it which is a shame. It is a rosewood fretboard so I wouldn't want to defret it myself. I've also thought about buying a fretless neck but I think warmoth's are roughly about £400?? [/quote] I defretted a couple of basses... not hard! And trust me, I am not the more capable guy with tools I bought some fret pullers on eBay for about £6, and carefully I extracted the frets. No damage to speak of. I just took my time and went slowly. About 20 minutes for the whole neck. Then I gave it to someone else (a local luthier I know) to insert a veneer, and plane the fingerboard nicely, which was less than £100.
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[quote name='ben4343' timestamp='1435308319' post='2807421'] I'm GASing pretty hard for a not-too-expensive P bass at the moment, and these are really pressing my buttons, thanks for posting. The body looks slightly smaller than the 50s, or is that an illusion as you mentioned it's actually heavier? Or is the weight in the neck/headstock, as you said the balance isn't quite as good? [/quote] It's the same size, my phone's camera can distort shapes a bit at an angle. I haven't checked the actual weight, it feels heavier than the Classic 50, but not much more. I would not be surprised to find there was very little difference. The neck feels a bit heavier to me than on the Classic 50. No neck dive in either, not even close... but it just feels a bit less balanced. Bear in mind that I'm just struggling to find something to say that's not "fantastic!!!" about this bass It really is nice. I love Precision necks and the Classic 50 is great. Wide and full but not too chunky. The Matt Freeman one is marginally narrower and a tiny bit shallower... it is very comfortable for me, and teh fret ends are all very nicely trimmed. The lacquered neck feels great... Don't hesitate! I prefer the Classic 50, but... at nearly twice the price is nowhere near twice as good. The Squier Matt Freeman works fine as it is, fully stock. There's actually one for sale in this forum, for £250 I believe. The black one. I'm struggling to stay away from it, so I'd love it if somebody else took the temptation away, because that black and maple combination looks very classy
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[quote name='mrn1989' timestamp='1435275988' post='2807286'] Here it is, It took longer than expected to upload from my iPad but it's done [media]http://youtu.be/72PtL0qELCE[/media] [/quote] Fodera copy, not Fedora!
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Precision pup cover - where can I get one that actually fits?
mcnach replied to project_c's topic in Bass Guitars
[quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1435262091' post='2807158'] I got cream ones for my AV62 here: [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pair-of-PICKUP-COVERS-in-BLACK-CREAM-or-WHITE-to-fit-Precision-P-Bass-guitar-/190980490847?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&var=&hash=item2c7753065f"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item2c7753065f[/url] [/quote] Those look right indeed, I think I bought mine from that seller too, that picture is familiar. -
[quote name='Marc S' timestamp='1435232640' post='2806741'] I had the Squier P bass, Classic Vibe 60's in Fiesta Red I only sold it cos I just felt I had too many basses Instant regret! Really should have held onto the bass There was just something about the look & feel of the bass Possibly the best P bass neck I've played - maybe only marginally compared to my USA P bass, but it really felt so comfortable, and somehow, it also felt aged..... As you say, it's being picky re the sound To me, my Squier sounded typically P bass-like but perhaps an upgraded set of pups may have improved the sound slightly I keep looking around at them for sale second-hand As I have too many, I really shouldn't - but I know if one came up at the right price I'd be sorely tempted [/quote] Ah, I had one of those a while ago, Fiesta Red too. It was a great bass. However the rosewood fingerboard meant I eventually let it go (to buy a G&L L2000, natural/maple). The Matt Freeman is of similar quality, if not better.
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[quote name='Bassman Sam' timestamp='1435195973' post='2806458'] Pictures please. You're right about mid-range basses though. I have a MIM Fender Precision that I picked up on here for £400 with an upgraded pick up. I can't find fault with the finish and feel. I wish I could have had instruments as good at the equivalent price point when I started out in the '60's. Cheap basses were just that for the most, cheap and nasty. [/quote] My first electric guitar, bought used, fifth hand at least with severely grooved frets and generally being a pretty poor instrument cost me the equivalent of £25. In 1986 this was quite a bit of cash for me. The same guitar new cost about £100-120 at the time in the shops, so I thought it was a great deal. We dreamt of Fenders. But those were over £400. There was nothing in between, it was either crappy instruments (and not that cheap) or too expensive for our teenage pockets. The friend who sold me that guitar did so because he had just bought a Squier. We didn't really know this "new" make. But it said "by Fender" so we thought it was awesome. He paid about £80 for it, second hand. It's one of the mythical JV series. He still has it and it's indeed a fine instrument. That was the beginning of the end of the truly crappy instruments. But it took a while until the low end became as good as it is now. Pictures? Ok, here's one, with its two other Precision siblings That's the Squier Matt Freeman on the left, my fave Fender Classic 50 in the centre, and on the right the fabulous Maruszczyk Jake. edit: October 2016. That was a seriously sexy bass. But I had the Precision bases covered and I wanted a Jazz that played and felt as good as the Matt Freeman... so I did this:
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[quote name='Modman' timestamp='1435258118' post='2807106'] Now that was an option, but I struggle with squire being a reputable brand. I hear good things about them... It's a tough one. [/quote] reputable brand? Try one first... see if you like it, and ignore what the headstock says. Some Fenders are dogs and some Squiers are fantastic. In general, modern Squiers are pretty decent. The VM Fretless is pretty tasty.
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Precision pup cover - where can I get one that actually fits?
mcnach replied to project_c's topic in Bass Guitars
eBay. I had the same issue. If you look carefully at the pictures, you'll find the "small ear" type. If in doubt, I kept looking and eventually I found the right ones. -
[quote name='wdejong' timestamp='1434990897' post='2804487'] I intend to swap guitars when we play that one song in drop D. No idea if/how it's going to work, as it will be the first gig I'm doing it. Is there anyone who down-tunes their guitars live on stage, mid-performance? [/quote] drop D? as in detuning the E string only to D? I would just retune, especially if it's one song. It takes seconds. I have Hipshot extenders in a couple of basses to get the drop-D at the flick of a switch too, as I used to play in a couple of bands that required constant changing
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SOLD - SOLD - SOLD Squire Fender Matt Freeman Precision Bass £250
mcnach replied to jtotheltotheo's topic in Basses For Sale
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[quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1435234403' post='2806781'] It's a female heckler, I thought ? [/quote] females have mums too. Not a response I'd personally use, but just pointing out the gender of the heckler is irrelevant.
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After a few days away, I arrived back to find that box waiting for me. Yup, last week I succumbed and ordered a Matt Freeman Precision. Do I need a P-bass? Yes, of course. But do I need *another* P-bass. Of course not. But look at it. It's yummy. That maple tint, the neck dimensions, black or "vintage" white... a brief moment of weakness and the deed was done. I opened the box this afternoon, adjusted the truss rod a fraction and brought the saddles down a tiny bit... nice lowish action, it plays fantastic. It looks even better. I was starting this thinking of "budget instruments today... nothing like they used to be, these are really good quality!" but of course, at £360 they're not exactly budget. Yes, that's still a lot cheaper than a Fender, but it's no longer the bottom of the range. However, the midrange instruments used to be decidedly "midrange", but some of the midrange instruments these days are just really really good! I went to rehearsal this evening with this bass... and I loved it. The pickup is not exactly my favourite sound, but I'm really splitting hairs: it is good! Very good! It can get a little muddy or a little clanky, but I'm really being picky. There really is no need to replace anything in this bass. Did I mention how good it looks too? The neck is somewhere between my Classic 50 and the Maruszczyk Jake: reassuringly full, but not too much of a handful. Very nice profile. The finish is impeccable. I still prefer the Classic 50, it sounds a little bit better, it's a little lighter and a little better balanced, although the neck on the Squier is a bit more comfy. Just a hair. But the Squier is a close second. Got a gig in Aberdeen this weekend, first time we play in that city. I'm bringing the Squier!
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[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1434886023' post='2803542'] Funnily enough I find the cab the biggest problem... [/quote] unfortunately true... well, that, and the fact that I'm the guy playing but I can't find a suitable alternative for the latter
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Ah... but I used the MarkBass combo on Friday night and it was BEAUTIFUL. No, the P pickup is still not my favourite, but the whole bass came alive... I rarely use the gear provided at venues, but just my luck that as I get my new bass my first gigs were without my own amps. Awesome bass. I bought a few pickups to experiment now... One thing is sure, the double J stays. That one sounds great.
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[quote name='Norris' timestamp='1434819192' post='2803078'] It's a dilemma. There is a bass rig provided which means you don't have to set up and pack down yours. Do you use it? Last night I used the one provided and really wished I'd used my own. It was a rack mount Fender thing (yep, that unimpressed I didn't bother to remember the model) with way too many knobs, buttons and sliders, into Hartke 2x10 and 1x15 cabs. Echoes like you only get in village halls (actually a local football club) didn't help me trying to dial in a decent sound. I wish I'd have used my Rumble combo [/quote] I generally bring my own. If there's PA support then I might just bring one small cab and head, or the little MarkBass combo. 85% of the times I use the provided rig I'm not happy with the sound: it may be reasonable out front, but terrible onstage which makes it more difficult for me than necesary, and takes away a lot of the fun. So I try to use my own stuff.
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[quote name='spaz91' timestamp='1394744870' post='2394801'] So, re: the Markbass: 1. Does the small cab size make it sound boxy and thin? 2. Is it hand portable, in your opinion? 3. Though the official website strictly prohibits it, is it possible to replace the amplifier with a different model? 4. Is 12" really enough speaker coverage to play with a drummer? [/quote] 1) Not at all, not even close. Small cab, small box, but sounds "proper". It doesn't move as much air as bigger ones, obviously, but that only affects volume, not the quality of the sound. 2) Quite. It's still 12-14Kg, 'though, so I would not like to carry it for miles from that handle... it's bulky enough to make it uncomfortable after a few hundred metres, but I can't imagine you can get something that does the job if this that can be more easily transported. 3) I've seen people do that. Yes. You can remove the head too, but it'll be missing the top plate. 4) I've played gigs, full band, with only the MarkBass. Granted, we were not very loud in those situations, but it worked. However I'd generally want an extension cab. I have used a Schroeder mini10 (smaller than the MarkBass combo) and together it sounded beautiful and pretty big. More often I used a Barefaced Compact *or* BB2... now THAT gets loud. Most times I only require a stage monitor, really, as the bass will have PA support... for that the combo is fantastic: walk in, set up easily, it sounds good, plenty loud for a small stage... unplug and walk out, simples. I love mine. It's not for every situation, but it can cover a lot of ground.
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[quote name='ubit' timestamp='1434777072' post='2802704'] I don't know where you get those figures. We played a bar last weekend and out of about 100 people, I knew about 3 vaguely! Just to add, it was our local [/quote] that's what I find too most bars with live music around here, people go to have a drink or sixteen while there's live music playing, they don't really seem to choose to go depending on who is playing. Of course, some notice that so and so is playing and make a point of going but the vast majority just go to the bar and see what happens. Last night, for instance, we were playing at one of the best known music bars in town, where we play about once a month. We're an originals band. There are some people who know us personally and show up, but only a handful. I could recognise a few that seem to follow us around (we gave some of them T-shirts of the band that we just made, I hope next time I see some of the shirts around and makes us feel important ), but the vast majority were just the regular bar goers that would have been there regardless of who played.