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[quote name='alyctes' timestamp='1471119983' post='3110707'] Don't try playing that sitting down... [/quote] Or at all, frankly.
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Don't try playing that sitting down...
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I've had both an acoustic bass guitar (an Adam Black, now sold) and a Ubass (fretless Kala, now sold) (and I still have an Ashbory, with an O). I got rid of the acoustic because I couldn't get used to the bulky body and because it was too quiet not to use with an amp - so it was relatively hard to carry around, hard to play, and I still had to bring an amp as well. The Ubass was much better, for me. I sold that because I wasn't in a band which needed it. The intonation was a little tricky but not impossible, and the noise was fab
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Postage of how much?! I've never paid that much for a [u]bass[/u] ...
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Defretted Tbird (an Epi would do). Mostly I just want to know what it sounds like, but I'm beginning to have a vision of a tobaccoburst one with no scratchplate... Also the neck from a Vox Standard I could defret. It's the pickup position - the fretted one sounds great, even though the neck is too big for me. My bandmates won't let me defret it
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Also, Ashbory. Hang it round your neck with the fingerboard more or less vertical, as though it was a cello. Gets rid of the balance issues, and it's short enough to play well while sitting. Also you can put the headstock tip behind your ear and practice without an amp
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Nico bought my T-40. It was a pleasure doing business with him - prompt, courteous, all those things that take the strain out. I'd be very happy to deal with him again. Thanks Nico
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Just bought a cheap one... Considering putting baritone strings on it, just to see what it sounds like. Would I need to change the tuners? (I think I need to anyway, these are battered and don't seem to adjust or hold tune well.) (Edit: It may yet wind up with bass strings on, but that would need proper surgery, and maybe a J pup...)
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Problem is, the only way I'd use it is if I defretted it, and that's not going to work on that neck... -
Yes, luthite. IIRC these have piezo pups in the bridge, plus a 'bucker. -
[quote name='Les' timestamp='1469885069' post='3101774'] No mate, the sound is the least concern, it's the visual impact of standing on the bar playing bagpipes we would be after, [/quote] Aah. So what you actually want is a prop, and the guitarist or keys could play the actual tune
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Log in trouble ? Help ! -MODS YOU CAN DELETE DUE TO IDIOT ERROR :)
alyctes replied to Wonky2's topic in General Discussion
[quote name='tauzero' timestamp='1469896988' post='3101893'] How do you delete a "due to idiot" error? [/quote] Click on the "Delete idiot" button, surely? -
Strange... I voted and commented, fairly early on page 1. I can't vote again, so I'm not imagining it; but my comment has escaped. Odd.
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Now sold.
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[quote name='PlungerModerno' timestamp='1469669567' post='3100231'] WOW. That's a beaut! You say "£300 delivered (in the UK)" - Does that mean you're willing to box this beast up & ship it? Of course it'd be a little more expensive to ship across the Irish Sea! Lovely bass you have there! [/quote] Thanks Yes it does.
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When my lad was 14 I had to point out to him that some people might be offended by a matching headstock on a purple fretless with an unlined rosewood board. This reminds me of that conversation.
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Interesting definition of "acoustic" there. But I gather they are very popular in Thailand, so it's not as strange as it first appears. Though the headstocks do seem a little on the overdone side to me...
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I want a bass one... the bottom corner of the soundbox goes on the floor - it has a peg like a double bass, and from what I hear, if you're on a proper stage you can drive the whole room with it
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[quote name='tauzero' timestamp='1469624437' post='3099812'] I think I can see the logic of the strap button placement - moving the attachment points relative to the centre of gravity, although it doesn't leave a very big loop to get your body through. The bridge isn't too great, intonation adjustment on all three courses of each string rather than split saddles with separate intonation adjustment for the bass and the octave strings. [/quote] Ohh... [i]now [/i]I get it. Thanks, I can see the intention now. That''s just going to make it really uncomfortable, IMO. Body design is Silly for a twelve, no two ways about it. Yes, the bridge design isn't ideal, is it?
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Unplug everything, for my money. Though I learned this pretty much the way the OP did (mine was an early Peavey Cirrus BXP, some of which had a circuitry fault - live battery time was about 6 hours), so it may not count.
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Vintage MIJ (formerly J@pCr@p) Spotting
alyctes replied to Bassassin's topic in eBay - Weird and Wonderful
[quote name='FlatEric' timestamp='1469516532' post='3098854'] WOW! I had two of these - both, I think, went to BCer's for a fraction of that. He gonna have to wait a long time to move dat!! . [/quote] One of them certainly did - I'm not tempted to sell, either, that one's a keeper. -
[quote name='scojack' timestamp='1467016508' post='3080378'] Finished Trying the 3 band Artec Preamp Added a bone saddle, my first non vegetarian bass! . I wanted a good break angle for the strings which i managed to achieve, hopefully help with string tension {33" scale). Not had much time to play it yet but first impressions are very good. Hope you enjoyed the build. If it inspires someone to dust down their old woodworking tools and have a crack ..so much the better Ian Mid [/quote] My initials are MD...
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[quote name='sbrag' timestamp='1469436150' post='3098177'] Bargain. Ive had a quick noodle on this and it was lovely. Shame i have no money or nothing to trade. GLWTS [/quote] Thanks I hope you're happy with the B2A, weird little beast that it is.
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[quote name='kodiakblair' timestamp='1469405609' post='3098075'] £300 !!! Absolute bargain, Shame I have 3 already Gonna link to this on the Peavey FB page OK [/quote] Thanks, I appreciate it. It's a shame I don't get on with it, but there you are; too many basses, not enough time.
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Selling because it's too heavy for my back and too complicated for my needs. Natural with BWB plate, with quite a bit of playing wear; the scratchplate has distorted somewhat with time. No case; it will come well packed with a cheapo gigbag, or possibly delivered if you're close enough. Pics: [url="http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/alyctes/library/Peavey%20T-40?sort=3&page=1"]http://s1295.photobu...0?sort=3&page=1[/url] Weight: 5.25kg, a touch over 11.5 lb Trussrod: Turns OK but I think it's run out of any further downward adjustment - it turns too easily one way. The action is 2-3mm at the 12th, so I find it playable. Electrics: A little bit of crackle when you turn the knobs. Nothing serious and I strongly suspect a squirt of contact cleaner will sort it out. General condition: Worn but playable. There is one nasty ding, on the rear lower edge of the body, which you will see in the pics. Lots of wear and minor dents, scratches etc.. £300 delivered (in the UK). Trades possible, cash in my direction preferred; mainly interested in fretless 4-strings. Also, I do need a hard case which will fit a Yamaha BEX 4 semi-acoustic bass (34" scale) - Epiphone case for an Epi Jack Casady should fit well.