Floyd Pepper

[quote name='4000' post='665629' date='Nov 25 2009, 09:34 PM']Sounds like the first band were probably actually jazz, as Marcus certainly isn't.[/quote]

But can't Jazz can take on many formats? (Trad. Jazz, Jazz Funk, dixieland,etc etc)
Whilst I agree that Marcus is in the funky end of Jazz, my original point was that personally, I struggle with whatever style you would call this 'freestyle jazz'.

To my ears, it just comes out as noise. I'm not saying that there's anything wrong with that but I look at other people listening and nodding to the music and wonder what they are hearing?
FP

[quote name='barks' post='665044' date='Nov 25 2009, 01:35 PM']So did anyone see this gig? How was it?

Neil.[/quote]

OK, I'll try to be as objective as possible as I am a big fan of MM but I thought it was absolutely fantastic.

He had some very talented youngsters with him and they all gave a more modern update on (IMHO) the 80's sounding Tutu album. Plus they did a couple of MM tracks and others.
Good venue, good sound and a great performance. I wanted to go and see it again.

BTW, The only downside for me was the support act - Gary Husband (Level 42 drummer) and his jazz quartet 'Drive'. As much as I try to understand this type of jazz music (think The Fast Show's Jazz Club...nice!), I just can't get it. The DB player was playing his heart out but it did nothing for me.I knew I was in trouble when the sax player in Drive stopped playing and just closed his eyes.......... There was another support act on the public stage beforehand and they were doing the same improv. style jazz. I just struggled to see the link between what all the individuals were all playing.

[quote name='bennifer' post='652903' date='Nov 12 2009, 06:54 PM']Thanks to Jim (Floyd Pepper) for coming over to the college and donating us some bits of kit! We now have an Ibanez Soundwave bass guitar and Ibanez practise amp to add to our music department. Cheers Jim!

Attached is a pic of a student rocking out on the bass [/quote]

Great pic Ben. Better to be used than sitting in my loft!
Best of luck

[quote name='martthebass' post='653788' date='Nov 13 2009, 04:39 PM']First one - wouldn't touch. Overpriced

Third one, nice but £499?

Last one - nice but I reckon you could walk into a shop and get one for that(ish) with some negotiation.

Second one all the way for me if I could get it for £6-650.[/quote]

I had a look at them all before reading the replies so far and my thoughts were exactly the same as MTB.
FP

George Michael - Bought Mrs. FP the tickets thinking that she would take her sister but at the last moment, I made up the numbers...and blimey, he's good live.
FP

Top Guy.
Easy to deal with and good communication.
Jim

I remember reading somewhere that the E-Series had a good reputation and I like the matching headstock!
Have a bump.

I bought OBBM's DJ4 with the John East Retro kit and it is now my main gigging bass because it is so versatile. I use it in a covers band and it does the job very well.
I did try a BG and and DD but decided to stay with Fender for the Precision sound.
FP

Saturday evening fireworks display bump:)

Sorry to possibly disappoint but personally, I thought it was a sad state of affairs. I hadn't been for a couple of years and it was very visible to see how this show is dying. The hall could not be filled, empty stands from late pull outs, no appreance from advertised companies ( Bass Merchant and Bass Direct - I'm not blaming these guys as they probably had the foresight to see what was coming and held on to their hard earned cash).
I spoke with a couple of the people on the stands who also pointed out the increased width of the aisles to spread the stands out but also stopped passing trade.
Apart from a couple of good drum clinics, we walked away from it feeling quite jaded about the whole thing. I assume the London Excel show is better?
FP

Hi,

Just wondering if anyone can help.
Unless I'm going mad (always possible) but I seem to remember reading a thread on BC asking for musical instrument donations for a charity / club
After a few searches on the site, I can't seem to find it now.
If you know what I'm talking about or if you know of anything suitable, can you drop me a line.
Thanks,
James


Just after I sent this mail, I found the original thread !

[quote name='philw' post='646073' date='Nov 5 2009, 10:56 AM']You have a PM.[/quote]

All PM's replied to.

Looks like this is sold.


[quote name='BurritoBass' post='646101' date='Nov 5 2009, 11:22 AM']As the original owner of this bass Jim I think this is criminally underpriced. I've seen these go for up to £600 on EBay & that's without the ashtrays and the (admittedly vulgar) case! Priced to sell quickly.

On the plus side it looks like you are keeping on top of those autumn leaves in the garden which is encouraging. Do you shampoo those cream carpets? It's a great colour but you really have to make sure guests wipe there feet as they come in or you have a whole bucket load of trouble![/quote]

Many thanks for the concern of my carpet Tim and yes, the leaves are under control which is about the only thing that is!


[quote name='jsixties' post='646204' date='Nov 5 2009, 01:21 PM']No I guess, I bought one in natural and then sent to my luthier for a refinish in nitro sonic blue. I'll put a picture if the seller don't mind.[/quote]

No probs.

The P bass reduction programme continues with this CIJ Fender Sting Signature Bass based on a '53 Fender Bass.
I bought this in early 2008 and I've checked the serial number which states the manufacture of it between 99-02.
It is in very good condition with only a very small scratch and a small chip near the jack on the body. (more photos can be supplied).
Great 2T sunburst finish and personally, I think these CIJ's are excellent quality for the money.
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Price is £350. I'll also provide an old hardcase with it. I'm based near J13 M25.
Cheers,
Jim

More pictures added.
For those not familiar, it has a single piece pickup ( as per '51 Tele Bass) and string through body.
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Hi,

I've decided to thin down my collection of P basses and so, the bass that actually got me into the Precision sound is up for grabs. It's a '54 RI CIJ in the unmissable Blue Flower finish which I have had since July 2008. Previous to that it belonged to our fellow basschatter Burritobass who has informed me that it was purchased new towards the end of 2004/early 2005. I used it for a handful of gigs in 08 but its then been stored at home since then. All original stock parts and a great bass to play with a great maple neck.

It is in excellent condition (I can't find a mark on it) and comes with a Rockcase Hard case finished in an interesting Snake skin finish. (you're not going to be overlooked with this combination!)

I've attached a couple of quick pics so that you get the idea but I will add some more tomorrow once daylight hits us again.
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Price is £350.00. I always prefer not to post and I'm based near J13 M25.
Cheers,
Jim

[quote name='leschirons' post='642152' date='Oct 31 2009, 08:53 PM']Only that it's probably fairly well made and will do the job fine but a Les paul shaped bass shouldn't be allowed.[/quote]

Not even one that looks as good as this?
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yep...photos please.
FP

Cheers Martin.
Pm sent.
FP

Apologies but I'm absolutely gutted to say that I will not be able to make it tomorrow due to work commitments.
Have a good time tomorrow and I'll try again next year.
Cheers, FP

I'm not sure where you are based but personally I'd invest in some time and a train ticket to The Gallery (or other suitably equipped shop) and spend some time there getting an idea of what feels and sounds good to you.
You have a good budget and it might surprise you with what you end up with:)

As for me, and after a bit of experimenting, I'm more than happy with my Lakland DJ4. Not the most expensive Jazz I've ever owned but the right one for me.
Cheers, FP

01. Silverfoxnik: Roscoe Beck V, Wal Pro2e, BC Rich Eagle, Fender Jazz V Deluxe, plus my recently acquired Eden Metro Rig
02. Merton: Status Retroactive, Mikey's Singlecut Fanned-Fret Prototype, LH500 and Barefaced Vintage
03. OBBM: StRay5, MB F1, UL212, something else.
04. Hamster: BFM Omni15 tallboy, Barefaced Compact, Fender P with Thumper & Villex PTB
05. Alex Claber: '87 Warwick Streamer, RIM Custom 5 with 36" scale and Q-Tuners, Avalon U5/QSC PLX3002, GB Shuttle 6.0, Barefaced Compact, Big One, Midget, Midget T, maybe Big Baby.
06. Johnnylager: Spector Euro 4LX, KSD Jazz, LH-1000, Barefaced Big Juan, DHA Custom Shop VT2-Twin-EQ-Bass with Tech Tube valves & whatever other effects I have at the time.
07. Happy Jack: Lightwave Sabre VL, Hofner 500/1 (1964), Hofner 500/5 (1959), PJB Bass Buddy + headphones.
08. MacDaddy. Custom Shuker (hopefully!) and possibly Hamer Blitz or Iceni Zoot.
09. Stingrayfan: G&L Tribute L2000, Yamaha BB614, Westone Thunder 1A, Hartke LH500, Warwick 4x10
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12. Waynepunkdude Fender Jazz, SX P Bass, DHA-DI-EQ & Ampeg SVT 5 Pro
13. Jakesbass Alembic MK5 Deluxe, German Blockless Wonder 1880 Double Bass (and the '78 Jazz if anyone wanted a go)
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15. Floyd Pepper - Markbass LMK, Bergantino HT112 & EX112, Stingray '91 2eq, Lakland DJ4, Stagg EDB, Gibson Les Paul Double Cut and a Fender '54 RI Precision
16. davidmpires - Markbass F1, Barefaced Compact, Spector Euro LX 5, T-Bass by Status
17. peted - Warwick Thumb BO 4, Hartke HA3500, BFM Omni 10, Aphex Bass Xciter, Shuker Singlecut 6 fanned fret (if it's ready by then, but I'm not holding my breath)
18. Platypus - Alleva Coppolo Jazz 5, Celinder Jazz 4 fretless, Tecamp Puma 1000 + Tecamp M212 cab
19. Monz - Stingray 5 (la bella flats) Matamp GT200, Simms-Watt PA 100, Matamp 8x10 + Whatever else I have bought buy then
20. Alien - Schecter Stiletto 4, Peavey Grind 6, Hartke HA7000, Alien Audio 2x10 + other toys.
21. EssentialTension: Lakland Skyline Decade, Fender Tony Franklin Fretless Precision (and who knows what else)
22. silddx - Warwick Corvette $$ 4, Warwick Corvette Standard Ash active fretless 4, POD X3 Live, (I am praying I won't have it by then, but I will bring the Kopo Lina fretless 4 if I do!)
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24. Stingray5 - My StingRay5, StingRay fretless and Tune TWB-6 plus any other basses in my signature pic if people let me know. I also have an Aria AMB-50B acoustic bass if anyone fancies a go? Could also bring my GT6-B. Plus ('cos it's small) a BLX-80 combo. And some cans...?
25. Urb - 1 x Sei 5 String Single Cut - 1 x Sei 4 string Jazz bass - EBS and Boss pedals
26. dave.c - Spector Rebop 4DLX EX, Spector NS2000-4, Gibson SGZ,Hartke LH500, Hartke Hydrive 410
27. WalMan - Wal Pro1/Custom conversion, G&L L2500 US, MarkBass CMD121H, Epifani 1x12 (not the neo one but I can't remember the initials just at the mo), Bass Pod xT Pro, Marshall SuperBass 100 head
28. Bottle - Ibanez ATK-305NT, Gallien-Krueger MB2-500, EBS Pro-line 4x10
29. Nancy Johnson (Paul) - Waterstone TP-12 Tom Petersson 12-String bass. Tech 21 Landmark 31/Ashdown MAG 4x10/Ashdown MAG 1x15
30. Beedster: Fender, Fender, Fender, Fender, Fender, Fender..and Markbass!.
31. pete.young: Burman Pro 4000 and a Dean Bromberg B2, which has an unusual Piezo bridge pickup
32. coasterbass: Mesa 1x15 RR, Mesa 4x10, Ampeg SVP and Eden WP100 preamps
33. sixshooter: 55P bass Sonic Blue Relic, 59P bass original Sunburst, 59P bass Custom Shop relic Mary Kaye, 79P bass original but upgraded Black, Modulus 6 Oteil Burbridger
34. Jean Luc Pickguard: couple of Ashborys, an NS-design CR5M & danelectro longhorn
35. Deaver: El Maya or the Prosebass Humbucker Fretless
36. Jack London: GK1001RBII and Simnett
37. ped: Vigier S2 fretted/S3 fretless, Roland Vbass, SWR 4x8/1x15, noname 1u poweramp if it doesn't explode beforehand, phone, keys, wallet
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40. dannybuoy: Peavey T-40 & pedalboard
41. bassace: double bass
42. barneyG42: Status Series1, and possibly me Hartke 3500
43. Johngh: Fender MIJ Jazz 75 reissue. Shuker Headless 6er and Status S2 Classic 6er headless.
44. Clarky: Shuker JJ Burnel and Mesa Walkabout
45. Stylon Pilson: £10, a Hartke LH500 and a Barefaced Compact. And probably a fretless Aria Sinsonido
46. Xzantes: Conklin Groove tools 7 string fretless
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48. woolz: ABM ashdown evoIII 575w head, peavey cab. ibanez sr20th, few pedals.
49. Paul S: Fender Jaguar, Hohner B2A; Trace Elliot AH300-12, 1153, 2103H
50. Bubinga 5: Fender Jazz custom shop custom Classic, Stingray 5, Sei Jazz 5, Ostinato Jazz, Fender Jazz 5, Cort Elrick 5, Aguilar
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52. Budget Bassist: warwick corvette $$
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56. Simon1964: Shuker Singlecut, Stingray (with East 3 band preamp), Rick, Mark Bass Jeff Berlin and possibly the Thumb or Precision.
57. Captain Rumble: Wal pro 1, Warwick Corvette $$ Greece

Just swapped my Epiphone Jack Casady for the Gibson Les Paul Double Cut.
FP

Thanks for the suggestions. The DHA looks like the biz for me.
FP

I could look at a valve pedal and a separate DI but the thought of carrying as little as possible is appealing.
FP

Once again Martin has come up trumps. Top man as always.
Jim