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On 16/08/2019 at 22:01, Meddle said:
I've used these Kent Armstrong pickups before today, and tomorrow I'm sticking them back into my MIM P bass.
They call them 'Hot Vintage', but the 'hot' part is a misnomer. They have the same DC resistance and mags as those in a vintage P bass pickup from the '60s.
Another choice is the Dimarzio Area P pickup. This has Alnico II rods and a modest, vintage output. I have one in my PJ Mustang bass and I love it. Broad, warm P bass tones that makes the bass sound a lot bigger than it is.
I used to put CS 62's in all my builds but decided to try these in my last build because the specs were the same.
They sounded EXACTLY the same to my ears and at less than half the price of CS 62's, they are an absolute steal imo 😉
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3 hours ago, Clarky said:
Have a bump on me for a lovely bass. I accidentally posted an unrelated link on here, due to fat thumbs, and then had it removed. So here's putting you back to the top!
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3 hours ago, dantrece said:
Hi there!
Interested! Would you send it to Spain?
Thanks ^^
Sorry, but I will only ship to the UK
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1 hour ago, Marc S said:
Ah what does SHE know?
Nice bass mate
GLWTSThanks Marc 👍
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11 hours ago, Tommygingell said:
Any trades my friend
Sorry, I don't need any more basses, so my missus tells me. 😐
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12 hours ago, Lozz196 said:
Man I’d love this, but then I have three of this particular series already. Imo these are just about the best Precisions Fender have made, whoever snaps this up is in for a treat.
Thanks for the kind comments Lozz, it definitely is a lovely bass.
The only reason I'm selling it is because I have two other precisions that I assembled with custom parts, and both have Jazz necks fitted to them, which I prefer.
The neck on this one is actually very nice, not too chunky like some P's, but as I have two other P's in my collection, I just can't justify keeping this one. 🤔
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FENDER AMERICAN STANDARD PRECISION BASS (2016) SOLD!!!
£950 (Including Shipping) or £925 Collected
I purchased this bass BRAND NEW a year ago from PMT.
It has never left the house and only been played a handful of times in my smoke-free home.
It is in fantastic condition and comes complete with the Fender hard case.
It can be seen and tried at my home in Bridgnorth, Shropshire.
NO TRADES
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36 minutes ago, ped said:
Just asked Jason How at Rotosound:
So there you have it!
"We probably did do it first...
The reason is simple.... the silk wrap helps lock down the string as it’s wound around the machine post. At the ballend it’s cosmetic and we got rid of it a few years back.
Hope this helps!"
So all the strings without wraps are likely to slip then?
I've never had a problem with them slipping
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6 minutes ago, Jazzmaster62 said:
Wasn't it to protect the finish on the capstan?
To me, this sounds more likely.
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Why do most bass strings have silk wraps, and why?
Personally, I can't stand them but luckily for me I use D'Addario Nickels which don't have wraps, but on one of my basses I put Ernie Ball Flats on and they have a sickly purple wrap which I hate, although they do sound good.
I find that after a while they start fraying and particles get everywhere especially at the bridge end.
Is it just me that hates silk wrap on strings? 🤔
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28 minutes ago, Happy Jack said:
Surely this is a Singer thing rather than a JMB thing?
Bin there, dun that.
Nope! Had it with guitarists and drummers too, don't know about bassists though because I've never had the need to advertise for one.
Speaking for myself, if I respond to an ad and the person replies with more info, I always rely back asap, even if it's not for me, that way, they can cross me off the list and move on.
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I've just about had my fill with JoinMyBand, we have an ad on for a singer at the moment, FOUR replies almost immediately, I reply to them immediately, five days later, nothing back from them?
Then this morning I receive another message.
And this is the link in the message:
I give up!!!
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I do sort of like the roadworn look but only if its genuine, or at least if its done properly like the limelights which are pretty convincing
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1 hour ago, Dan Dare said:
Shouldn't it be roadkill?
Definitely more accurate!
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7 minutes ago, yorks5stringer said:
I'd have stopped once the ply started to show.
Yep! doesn't do it any favours at all does it?
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Thanks for all the advice, but I've gone for a Boss FV500H, I know some people have said that it is quite large, but apart from my Boss tuner which is plugged into the dedicated tuner socket on my amp, the volume pedal will be the only pedal I will use so its size shouldn't be a problem.
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21 minutes ago, AndyTravis said:
Expression pedals usually control a parameter on an effect pedal like delay time or chorus depth. Some companies make dual function ones.
Thanks for the info Andy
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What is the difference between a "volume' and "expression" pedal, when I'm searching around online for volume pedals, expression pedals often comes up?
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10 minutes ago, AndyTravis said:
I picked up a bespeco one off eBay for a surprisingly low price. I used to use one to great effect in an old band and as the new band is writing, I thought I’d get another.
Depends though, there are obviously much more expensive volume pedals available.
i used to use a boss fv-500 which was huge, but sturdy and reliable.
I'm happy to pay up to £100 for a decent one
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I'm after a volume pedal that is simple to use and doesn't affect the tone, and it would be useful if it it allows you to set a minimum level.
Any recommendations would be much appreciated.
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On 20/04/2019 at 08:22, ped said:
Maybe your amp is the problem? Another thing is your technique, if you know it’s because you’re hitting the A harder maybe you aren’t as comfortable with your fingers slightly more bunched up for the E.. changing your anchor point may help. Try temporarily adding a thumbrest a little above the pickup so your fingers are more extended when hitting the E string?
I don't think its the amp Ped, I play through a Genz Benz Shuttle 9.2 when gigging, and when rehearsing I use whatever amp is in the room, and it also happens through my Mark Bass 60w practise amp at home, so I guess it probably is my technique, although I really don't think I am hitting the E any harder than any other string tbh 🤔
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Sorry, I should have mentioned that I play P basses and its the same with all of them, I have adjusted the pickup heights and tried lowering them more on the E string side as most people do with P basses, but I still seem to have the problem, I try to hit the E a little lighter but when you are getting into a song, its not always easy to do 😕
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I notice a definite jump in volume and tone when I go from the E string to the A string, its especially noticeably when dropping down from the A to the E.
I know absolutely nothing about compressors, but would one help even out the the volume and tone?
Whenever I read threads on compressors I get very confused, everyone has different opinions on what they do and whether they are needed or not.
If a compressor will help, then I want one that is simple to use (not too many dials etc), cost isn't a problem if it will do the job.
Thanks in advance for any advice.
Suggestions for Finding a Good Frontman Please
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I currently play in a band that plays Dr Feelgood material, we don't go out as a tribute band, but we do nail the sound and our frontman is Lee to a tee!
Unfortunately for us, although good for him , he has met a woman and is moving about 250 miles away, he has agreed to do a few gigs every now and then with us and is prepared to travel, for them.
Because we will only gig around six times a year, I am putting a new band together with the drummer and a guitarist from one of my previous bands, we are all experienced musician's with a ton of songs we all know well and could be up and running almost immediately, but despite having ads on Join My Band and BandMix etc for a few months now, we are having no joy at all, so how do you guys go about finding a good frontman?