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    [quote name='lapolpora' timestamp='1363103914' post='2008544'] Honestly....it was brilliant. The tone, the style, the groove.....just sublime. Yes the bass duet did get a bit excessive, but hey, it was in the moment with both MK an LG really going for it. I've never seen MK sweat so much trying to keep up with LG. It looked like he was on the verge of cardiac arrest! What counts for me is what's played...how it is played doesn't matter so much. The music was great [/quote] Yip...agreed! I was there last night and it was rather good
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    [size=4][color=#222222][font=Arial]Up for sale is my Ken Smith BSR6EG Limited Edition 6 string. The serial number shows it was number 3 of 8 limited edition basses that Ken made. Here’s a link to his website: [url="http://www.kensmithbasses.com/models/limitededition/3_8_limitededition.html"]http://www.kensmithb...tededition.html[/url][/font][/color] [color=#222222][font=Arial]It completed manufacture in Sept 2001 and I bought it in April 2004. I used it exclusively for the first 5 years and then started to get back into 5'ers. It has been gigged (as it should be!) and its condition is at least 9.5 out of 10! I have taken great care of it and can only find very minor marks / swirls where your hand goes….so minor I couldn’t photo them. This is an exceptional bass in build, looks, condition, sound, playability etc. It needs a new home and someone to play it regularly![/font][/color] [font=Arial][color=#000000]Heres the specs:[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=#000000]Highly Figured Tiger Maple Top & Back[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=#000000]Body - walnut core with mahogany laminates 7-piece maple / bubinga through neck Ebony headstock overlay[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=#000000]High gloss finish[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=#000000]Gold hardware[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=#000000]Smith 9v active electronics – vol, pan, bass, mid, treble[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=#000000]Series / parallel switch for each pickup[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=#000000]6 string – 34” scale[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=#000000]Nut width – 54mm[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=#000000]Width at 12[sup]th[/sup] fret – 79mm[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=#000000]Weight 11lbs / 5kgs[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=#000000]It comes with the original Smith hard case (in very good condition) and a Smith strap.[/color][/font] [font=Arial][color=#000000]In 2001 the bass sold new for $6,600. After inflation, the equivalent price today would be[/color][color=#222222] about $8,500! As it is a collectors item and limited I’m looking for £3,150 o.n.o plus shipping. Payment would be by cash or bank transfer before shipment. I might be interested in trades, 5 strings only….try me. [/color][/font] [color=#222222][font=Arial]I would prefer collection but as I live in Aberdeen that’s going to be a problem to most buyers so I am willing to courier. I have shipped similar basses, insured within the UK for approx £60. Overseas shipping would have to be agreed first.[/font][/color] [color=#222222][font=Arial]I have traded a number of basses on this site and E-bay and have excellent feedback for both – see my signature for links. Any questions you have, please ask away.[/font][/color] Now for the pics....[/size] I might just regret this......
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    As others have said, a good set up can change an OK bass into a good bass - both playability and sound. No point in fighting your bass, you might as well make learning etc as easy as possible. Heres a link for instructions on how to do a set up..... [url="http://www.jerzydrozdbasses.com/store/books/the-ultimate-guide-to-the-perfect-bass-setup.html"]http://www.jerzydrozdbasses.com/store/books/the-ultimate-guide-to-the-perfect-bass-setup.html[/url] Theres no marketing gumph associated with this download so you dont recieve lots of mails afterwards. I've always done my own set-ups for years and I found the book well worth every penny it didnt cost If you're ever near Aberdeen I might be able to help.
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    Which model is it and how do you propose shipping?
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    How many basses is too many basses? .......always 2 more than you already have....lol
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    [quote name='tubbybloke68' timestamp='1360843927' post='1977208'] There's an alembic 5 string on eBay being sold by tesco outlet or something. Click on description and it says a buy it now price for £1200, for a series model!!! Mmmmm I don't think so. Pristine and stunning is somehow they describe it. Be very wary folks, I reckon:-/ [/quote] Looks like the "seller" is still allowed to participate in E-bay even though they have been reported sooooo many times...... Heres a previous thread....[url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/196012-has-got-to-be-too-good-to-be-true/page__fromsearch__1"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/196012-has-got-to-be-too-good-to-be-true/page__fromsearch__1[/url]
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    On the back of the pots there are usually some metal wrap over tabs that hold the assembly together. I have found by GENTLY tapping or pressing on them it can tighten the controls. Just remember to do it a little at a time and evenly on all tabs, other wise.....
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    If you're thinking of walking around the place, be prepared for strange looks from the locals......"Jeez Wilma......look at that......its.......er what do they call them people now?.....Thats it.......a pedestrian!.......Havent seen one o'them round here since the fifties....."
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    Hi, It all depends where you are staying and whether you have a car. If you dont then taxis can be quite expensive and a pain. There's several Guitar Centre's in Houston - one north of the Beltway on I-45, one on Westheimer, near South Voss Road (this ones the best), one in Pasadena (Fairmont Parkway) and one in Clearlake, south of Houston off the _45 on Nasa Road 1. Evans Music City - on Westheimer near Guitar Centre Music-Go-Round - I-45 South Rockin Robins Danny D's - South of Houston Texas Music Emporium - I-45 North near Guitar Centre - sometimes has Ken Smith basses in there. If you have time to go out to Austin there is the Bass Emporium which although they have a wide range of very nice basses, I personally found the customer service to be sadly lacking.... Darn it......you've made me want to go on a tour of Houston music shops now...... Mike
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    [quote name='solo4652' timestamp='1359373038' post='1953593'] Time for [s]me[/s] [i][b]him [/b][/i]to look elsewhere? [/quote] If he doesnt like the types of tracks you do, then why did he join in the first place? Also isnt [b]HE [/b]joining [b]YOUR [/b]band?
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    I used to use a pair of Electrovoice S118 (18") bins for bottom end. They were pretty good but I never seemed to get that kick drum punch / cut through from them. After looking around at different types I went for a pair of Turbosound TXD-115 (15") subs. These are smaller, lighter, clearer and give a better sound at all volume levels! The wattage specs dont seem to compare to the Yorkville you have been using....however I tried to use 2 pairs of TXD-115s for a gig at the Aberdeen Beach Ballroom (capacity 4 to 500) a couple of months ago as I thought we might need a bit more weight in the sound. They worked great.....too much in fact that I ended up taking one pair out and using only one set for a full 5 piece band & drums mic'd up! I've since decided to get rid of the extra pair. As far as pricing theyre about £1,000 new for a pair but can be picked up for about half that secondhand. I've no experience of the Alto gear so cant comment on them. [url="http://www.turbosound.com/upload-files/File/technical/user_manuals/txdman.pdf"]http://www.turbosound.com/upload-files/File/technical/user_manuals/txdman.pdf[/url]
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    ....and theres more.....different bass...."different" seller....same dodgy ad..... [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sage-Wedge-5-Redwood-Electric-Bass-/370731455691?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item56515114cb"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Sage-Wedge-5-Redwood-Electric-Bass-/370731455691?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item56515114cb[/url]
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    ....and its back up again....from a different seller...... [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Alembic-Series-II-bass-guitar-PRISTINE-AND-STUNNING-/261152360012?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item3ccde4c64c"]http://www.ebay.co.u...=item3ccde4c64c[/url] EDIT - ya beat me to it
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    I'm depping at the Forum, Aberdeen with Leppard & The Big Cats
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    [quote name='ML94' timestamp='1356621422' post='1911713'] I'm suprised no one got a 6 string Fodera that is spec'd out ! [/quote] Nah...only got the one Emperor five which I didn't think warranted posting here........yeah right.....in my dreams! I have done exceedingly welll this last year for bass related goodies and didn't fancy pushing my luck any further....lol
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    Which frequency band does the unit work on - 38, 69 or 70?
  18. Acebassmusic
    Advantage = open notes sound like fretted notes. Disadvantage = they fall off in the cold.... Coat, hat and gloves on....exiting door rapidly....
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    Rio - great bass line which was a "guilty pleasure" of mine when I was young and playing in a metal band! I don't think they realised that some of the bass lines I came up with for our "originals" were based on funky root, fifth, octaves and ghost notes etc. that I nicked from here...lol. Here's a good vid on how the line is broken down .... [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28t0MDhe82I"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28t0MDhe82I[/url]
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    I'm really, REALLY glad your Sei doesnt have frets otherwise I would be in so much trouble....lol
  21. Acebassmusic
    [quote name='GreeneKing' timestamp='1355347006' post='1897321'] ..... we're 3 committed musicians [b]and a drummer [/b].....[/quote] Loved the quote ...lol Regarding the singer....goodbye! As others have mentioned try doing the songs between you and dont dismiss the option of a female singer who can really belt out a toon!
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    At last........ticket bought.......flights booked.......hotel sorted......ear plugs packed...... Always had the intention to go, but for a variety of reasons missed it. Using the excuse that its my birthday that week so this is a "prezzie to me". Must remember to leave the credit card at home....lol
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    [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1354711614' post='1889396'] ..... so other than Newtone what elese is available with a tapered B (and ideally a tapered E too)? [/quote] I use Ken Smith string with B & E tapers which I believe you can get from Bass Direct?
  24. Acebassmusic
    Strange! I've used both Hercules wall hangers and "neck grabbing" stand for my Smith and Sei 6-ers. Albeit the foam is a little snug, they do fit.
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    [quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1354011921' post='1880691'] In the traditional music shops up here bass is treated at best as an afterthought and at worst like the guitar's big, inept cousin [/quote] Now, now Mr Neepheid don't exagerate things.......you know they dont rate bass as highly as that up here..... Tescos bass....mmm....might just get one to go with my t-shirt [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TESCO-VALUE-BASS-PLAYER-White-Tshirt-Fender-Gibson-All-Sizes-Perfect-for-Xmas-/250934849296"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TESCO-VALUE-BASS-PLAYER-White-Tshirt-Fender-Gibson-All-Sizes-Perfect-for-Xmas-/250934849296[/url]
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