HazBeen
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8 string custom fretless multiscale fanned fret ...
HazBeen replied to Happy Jack's topic in eBay - Weird and Wonderful
Double bass territory Apparently there are a few fanned fret Dingwalls too. I'd struggle on a normal 8 string fretless.... -
Bona playing Quincy soon....
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Semi-pro hobbyist..... Or whatever.... Lucky to earn enough from gigging to pay for our own studio, strings and such. Even luckier to be a sales director during regular working hours so I can pay for a decent lifestyle, mortgage, education for the kids etc. I consider myself very fortunate indeed.
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In UK next week BUMP, I know these are no so well known in UK, but they should be. A lot of hand built bass for the price of a USA built Fender. -
Think about this though, a Fender Elite Jazz 5 costs 1750 quid? Then all of a sudden a Lakland US at 2300 is not that much more and a much better (and more consistently built) bass. Sure, lots of many but a Fender US is often a worse deal than a Lakland US if you think about it.
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PMs responded to, still available. Would do 700 quid straight cash deal and as mentioned I am in UK next week (Kent/Berkshire/Greater London area)
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SOLD -- Gallien Krueger Fusion 550 -- SOLD
HazBeen replied to James901's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
djeez, what a steal.... -
Somebody's in for a treat
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[quote name='dood' timestamp='1471284755' post='3111860'] Excellent, thank you Would like to know which pedals can go low LOW without issue. [/quote] Dood, we'd be in POG territory. Tracks perfectly, but does sound a little digital without some overdrive or envelope. Ultimately the COG kicked the POG off my board.
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[quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1471286988' post='3111883'] I had no problem at all getting hold of my FEA. I just asked them to build me one and they did. I had to wait over a year to get it, but it was no problem getting one ;-) [/quote] Touche!
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[quote name='Marsik' timestamp='1471281535' post='3111794'] I've got a maple fretboard (unfortunately?). I really like ultra low action but it may impact badly on the sound indeed. Moreover, the light strings may escalate the effect. There's a sense in your reflection, thanks man I've chosen the super light strings because I like their tension. [/quote] Maple and Ash gives you a more modern scooped sounding bass. Not bad if you're Marcus Miller or like his tone, but a Glock pre may then not be what you need. Parametric mids would perhaps help you, as will heavier gauge strings with a slightly higher action (in my opinion I should add). Your amps certainly don't help the scoop as they are also quite scooped when flat.
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I use it live. 100% agree that the advantages it brings get lost in a live setting, although it is nice that I can control volume and eq if the soundman turns out to be an absolute plonker. It is super sweet sounding though, live and in studio.
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[quote name='dood' timestamp='1471281217' post='3111788'] What's the tracking like on the MXR Octaves? How low can you go before it warbles? Which of the selection suggested above can head right down to the depths of the neck without giving out? Open E string territory (which I think I am right in saying won't be an analogue pedal - OC2 etc) [/quote] Any analogue pedal will go 'exotic' below Ab/G. There were claims made the MXRs could go lower, they can’t.. I tried.
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Octavers - analogue I assume (so no POGs, Pitchforks): COG T65/16 without much competition. EBS Octabass is ok, so is the MXR if not COG. Boss OC2 if you like synthy octavers. Compressors: Diamond, Keeley (the newer pro/GC2/Bassist), MXR M87 or Cali are all very good and easily available (unlike the FEAs that are great but hard to get a hold of). I have the COG T65 and Keeley Compressor Pro on my board.
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An Ash body tends to accentuate lows and highs slightly, giving a natural scoop. What fretboard do you have? Generally you would expect something like Rosewood to give some balance and prevent brittleness. I have Glocks in a few of my basses and muddy is not what I would associate with them. They put out what you put in, very transparant. I thus do not see that is causing the issue, I see you have very thin strings, a .040-.125 set. Couple that with very low action and I can image you sound would be a little thin. The Delano pickups are very neutral. With the ash body you perhaps needs something with a bit more mid-bite. I like Lollars or Haussels on ash bodies as they even out the slight natural scoop. Would also have nothing but rosewood fretboard on an ash bass. One last thought, how close are your pickups to the strings? I listened to your sound clips. The passive 4 string is not very fat, I think he is on back pickup. Always giving less lows, more mid bark. You clip sounds like a very low action (string rattle) and clearly active jazz tone. Only thing I'd change is to raise the action.
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[i]Would take GBP700 for a straight cash sale. [/i] I really do not use this great instrument enough which is a great shame and it never hurts to free up some cash. Up for grabs is my Custom Jazz 4 string. Andre van der End is one of the best luthiers in the Netherlands and his work is on par with the likes of Martina and de Gier who may be a little better known. [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]This Vintage JB was a total custom job 10 or 11 years ago roughly. It has standard J specs really: 34" scale, flat sawn flat c shape neck, alder body, rosewood, Schaller tuners.[/font][/color] H[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]arry Hauessel vintage jazz pickups (awesome!), fully passive wiring with orange drop capacitor/CTS pots. [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Originally it had a standard fender type bridge, but I put on the Omega (couldn't find a Leo Quan original and this is as good). The sale price also includes the standard bridge and i[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]t has Dunlop flush mount straplocks fitted which are also included. [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Burst, very thin nitro finish. '60s pup spacing.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]The big difference to a standard jb is the neck, lightning fast and bolted much more securely than a standard Fender. It is a truly hand built bass, so no prefab neck etc. and in my eyes it delivers so much more than your mainstream Fender equivalent at a similar price point.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Clearly some signs of use, but in good condition with no major dings etc. No scratch plate, which is how it came from the builder.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]The pics do not do it justice, artificial light does not do any favours but took a few to at least give a taster. Will snap daylight detail shots asap.[/font][/color] [url="http://s87.photobucket.com/user/welcometombh/library/VdE"]http://s87.photobuck...mbh/library/VdE[/url] Price includes insured shipping (with neck detached) within Western Europe. I will be in South of England August 25th-28th and could take with me for a face to face swap. Would then include a gig bag. Open to a trade, ideally with some cash my way (think a fretless 4 string, studio gear (mics, preamps), a small (and I mean small) combo for home, a 5 string single cut Ibanez , fx pedals).
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GLWTS mate, I must resist (I really do not need another 5) but think the SC is super sexy looking. Can't see this hang around too long. -
Ooooooh.... Polyfusion goodness.
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Super sexy looking, especially in DTF. They haven't been out long so I have to ask, why sell so quickly? Just not the flavour you were looking for?
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Paying Duty/vat on goods from Europe, Thomann's
HazBeen replied to funkgod's topic in General Discussion
When UK leaves EU (probably not before 2020, if ever), there isn't a chance in hell there won't be VAT payable. You pay either UK VAT or VAT is deducted at source, never both = you are still paying VAT. -
FS: Mesa Boogie Walkabout Scout combo 15" 4ohm **SOLD**
HazBeen replied to Beedster's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
Aaaaah, the memories GLWTS matey, someone will be very happy with this. Great little (well not so little) combo that can hold it's own in quite a loud environment and sounds creamy and buttery. -
They are the same amp internally, the Venture just looks cooler Anyway, I have secured a reasonably priced head case so this is now off he market. Sorry guys..... -
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They are almost identical in design to the Alembic F1X and Trace VType preamps, all sound similar: very nice indeed
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Don't take this the wrong way as I am not intending to judge or attack, but you are clearly playing too hard. Sure a 34" scale will be a little floppier than 35" and above and a higher string gauge .130 or even .135 will be a little less floppy than a .125 B but all pretty marginal differences tension wise. Maybe put a light gauge set on your 4 for a while and when you are used to the lower tension try a 5 again? You just adjust like you would with increased string spacing, action, scale etc on a 4.
