MarcDan

I have a selection of used double bass strings of random and unknown brands which I am offering to anyone who wants them. You can take them all or cherry pick what you need. The strings would suit a luthier or teacher who maintains a stock of try out or get out of trouble strings.  I am not going to post them, so am asking anyone  interested in taking the strings to meet me at a coffee bar in London NW3 to pick and choose from the bunch. Thanks.

Are these strings still availble?

For Sale: 4 individual bridge saddles in black by Stentor. Ideal for a new build instrument. Unused and never installed. I opened the packet to take the photos. Included are two mounting screws per saddle and a hexagonal adjustment wrench.

Price: £18.00

Postage and packaging extra but personal collection from London NW3 is preferred, Coffee on me.

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For sale: an unused, never installed Stentor bass guitar bridge in unopened and original plastic packaging with three mounting screws. Excellent condition.

Please note price is £18.00

Collection from London NW3, otherwise postage and packing will be extra.
Thanks for looking.
MarcDan.

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No longer available. Thanks for looking.

Many thanks,

MarcDan

Yes. The Japanese Bass Magazine. In Japanese. I know...From my bass nerd days. but these magazines are top notch even without a knowledge of the language. The photography, attention to detail and music transcriptions are second to none. They are all in excellent as new condition and some have CDs which typically illustrate a music lesson or a pedal shootout. The years 1996 - 2001 are complete. 1994 has 7 issues. 1995 has 11 issues, 2002 has 6 issues. Collection is preferred (London NW3) because, though A4 size, as a collection they are quite heavy. I can send them via courier if so desired, at extra cost for p/p and I will sell individual/selected issues from 1994, 1995 and 2002, but the rest will then be sold pro rata as complete years of 12 issues. (See? Still a nerd).

I am dealing with the same problem and have chosen to go for the dowel option. The internet offers a variety of solutions for removing the damaged screw. (Stew Mac). Once you have removed the damaged screw, drill out the hole to the same diameter as the dowel. Measure the length of the dowel to accommodate the screw you will be using. Notch the length of the dowel to allow the glue to run out when you tap it in. If you have measured the length of the dowel accurately you will not need to do too much on the way finishing it (doh!) and it will fit so snuggly that it will not fall out at all - otherwise mask the wood/finish surrounding the filled hole and gently sand back the excess dowel wood- you will probably need to replace the masking tape many times to avoid cutting into the finish as it wears away very quickly. An interesting alternative to the dowel is to be found on Crimson Guitars website where Ben has used metal screw inserts and machine screws to secure the strap buttons. I hope this helps. MD.

Hi and thanks for your enquiry. This footswitch came with a TE bass amplifier (belonging to a friend) who never used it. It is for switching EQ settings - the left hand paddle is marked Preshape and the right hand one is marked Graphic.
MarcDan

In good condition and has never been used with an amp other than to test it. It will work with other makes as well. P/p will be extra unless a meeting in London NW3 is possible, in which case the coffee is on me. Please note newest price as of 11/7/14: £15.00...( p/p still extra)
Many thanks. MarcDan

One on Ebay today. Good Luck.

Bought a set of Evah Pirazzi strings from Roberto. Fast service, strings in excellent condition, sounding great, Many thanks. MarcDan.

HI. On offer to Basschatters is an original Tom Scholz Rockman. The case is a bit scuffed and the battery compartment lid has a gouge in it where the previous owner messed it up trying to get it open. It seems as though the case has to be unscrewed a fraction to free the battery compartment lid. It was second-hand when I bought it and although I've had it a while, like most techno stuff I acquire, it ended up on a shelf - unused The best sound is an over the top distortion and so I think it might be useful as a kind of recording tool. The other sounds are clean and chorus. But the clean sounds through a basic earpiece as though the distorion has kicked in and the chorus is swamped by the distortion as well. Wicked... Anyway. If you decide to try this and you don't like it. I'll refund your money. £25.00 including batteries plus p/p. Thanks. Marcdan [attachment=108598:rockman.JPG]

HI. I have 2 Jazz bass style control plates for sale: one from a Tokai Jazzsound bass with some scratch marks in the metal at £10.00; the other is off a Vester Jazz copy and has some surface wear and tear on it at £5.00. Postage and packing will be an extra £3.84 each.

Hi. Contact Bravewood guitars - www.bravewoodguitars.co.uk. He is looking for examples of this bass guitar. Good luck. Marcdan.

If you read his feedback you will see many very satisfied basschatters. I am pleased to be a member of that band. Thanks, Gareth. Bow and case arrived today perfectly wrapped and exactly as described. Fantastic. Happy New Year. Marcdan.

Hi. Have sent you a pm. Please contact me. Regards.

Hi. This orange 3/4 size Flea bass is still available. Ideal for beginners. The price is now £160.00 and can be seen at the Gallery. Many thanks.

I now have 8 unused Rotosound B strings (2 x 125 and 1 x 130) - all roundwound - to offer anyone who needs one or two for the price of the postage or personal collection from London NW3. They have been stored for a while but are otherwise ok. I also have 2 used B strings - one clipped short allowing minimal winding on the string post and one with no winding thread at either end. Postage in UK is around £3.50 for recycled packing materials and 1st Class Recorded Delivery (2nd Class is only marginally cheaper) - I will confirm exact p/p with the recipient of strings.

3/4 Orchestral A string. In good condition with a little of the winding worn away from the peg box end. Red windings on both ends of string. £15.00 including postage or collection from London NW3.

An unused Weich Thomastic Spirocore G string, orchestral tuning. £15.00 plus postage or peronal collection from London NW3.

I'm selling an unused set of Corelli/Savarez double bass strings, which I've had for a good few years as a back-up set. I don't need them and can't use them on my current 4/4 size bass. The G and D are medium and the A and E are strong (fort) - Refs 371M, 372M, 373TX and 374TX. £85.00 including postage, or personal collection from London NW3.

Hi. Up for sale here is a small-scale Flea bass. It's in good condition, is set up nicely, sounds good, oh... and is orange (!). Great for small hands. This instrument is at The Gallery in Camden Town - please go to their website where there is a photo in the pre-owned section. Price is £250.00. Many thanks for looking.

[quote name='baboom' post='1088682' date='Jan 13 2011, 10:16 PM']Was wondering if anyone knows of DB hire in Scotland?

There is one place that charges £300/week but that is a tad ridiculous. Planning to phone Thwaites to see if they'll hire by post.

Else I suppose buying one is the next most logical option (ignoring borrow and steal!)! Ideally I'd like a bit more time on target before buying - or will that not really matter too much?[/quote]


Hi. My friend Rick may be able to help you. He lives near Glasgow and is a freelance bass player - he hires out one of his basses. On one occasion to Gary Peacock. His email is [email protected]
I hope this is useful for you. Good luck. Marc

Hi. Bass books for sale:
Joe Hubbard's Basslines. Out of print and rare. In good condition. £15.00.
The Complete Bass Player by Phil Mulford (inc. CD). Book 1. £2.00 In good condition.
Teach Yourself Rock Bass £1.50 Text in good condition, covers a little creased.
Teach Yourself Advanced Bass £2.00 In good condition.
The Literate Bassist £2.50. In good condition.

Prices do not include postage and packing. Personal collection preferred from London NW3's O2 Centre on Finchley Road. Thanks for looking.

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Hi - For sale: three Chuck Rainey books from the series The Complete Electric Bass Player.
Book 3: Electric Bass Inprovisation
Book 4: Slappng Techniques
Book 5: Bass Chording

All in good condition.

£4.00 each plus postage of your choice or, to save p/p costs, personal collection from the O2 Centre near Finchley Road Station, London NW3.

Sorry. I don't have Books 1 and 2.

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