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[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1471774755' post='3115705'] Much is made of the difference in 'tone' between different basses, but I've found that whether I'm playing a P bass, a Jazz, a Spector or anything else, regardless of which amp/cab I'm using, the end result generally just sounds like me playing the bass. Which leads me to believe that much of the 'tone' generated comes from the way basses are played, i.e. it's all in the fingers. Just thought I'd get that in first, so we know where we are. However, GAS is fun (if you can afford it - sometimes I can't) and if you enjoy the 'tone' journey, then why not? [/quote] Yup, after years of "research" and money spent, I firmly believe that tone IS in the fingers. However, when my ears hear my fingers whupping it on a good P bass, it certainly inspires my mind to get more involved and go deeper into the music.
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Just received a nice vintage bridge from Nick. He posted it straight away and it arrived superfast as he sent it recorded. A nice chap to chat to on the PMs too! Many thanks Nick.
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Hmmm.. I was just about to press go on finance for one of these as I love the look of them and I'd heard nothing but glowing reports on this thread. I felt I should check back in before accepting said finance and I'm quite shocked that there's been problems reported. I just cancelled my application. Can't do it. Gutted really, but thinking sensibly now I really should play one first before committing to something like that. Me - 1 Gas - 0
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How many times have you broken a string?
miles'tone replied to PaulWarning's topic in General Discussion
25 years playing, never broke a string. -
I love The Getaway. For me, they have indeed got away with it. They have survived John and have become a valid creative force once again. I had an idea it might be a low-key album (for them) from the couple of tracks we heard before it was released, and I'm glad that it is. Current fave is last song, Dreams Of A Samurai. Simple, but a cool odd meter groove from Chad.. http://youtu.be/AFkokbBtmGs
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£12 posted? Anyone? Bueller? -
Just what I'm looking for. Pm'd..
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15 squid posted
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Bought a SPB-1 off Nash yesterday and he sent it off right away. I received it first post this morning! Blinding. It is exactly as he described and I wouldn't hesitate to deal with him again. Cheers again Nash!
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Davie bought a set of Labella tapes off me in what was an easy friendly deal. Wouldn't hesitate to do business with him again, either buying or selling. Cheers Davie! 👍
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No probs!
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Thanks for the tip off. It IS brilliant! A totally modern and valid album. I know already that I'm going to listen to it alot. Nice one.
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I'll take it, pm'd..
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As the title says.. I bought this for my VM Precision V as an upgrade from the standard parchment one. I upgraded the electronics at the same time so the pot holes have been widened slightly to accept the CTS pots I put in at the time. Really good condition with minimal play. £18 posted
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*SOLD* New Strings!!
miles'tone replied to miles'tone's topic in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale
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I adore Stereolab! My fave album is Cobra and Phases Group Play Voltage in the Milky Night - the first one I bought, initially for this song: http://youtu.be/QPcc07HqZUc I used to play the bassline to this over and over when I first got serious about playing bass. Great for building stamina! Percolator is pretty knarley too. Hey thanks for the heads up on Lætitia's latest. Not heard it yet and I must!
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Just sold a set of strings to Andy. Easy transaction and he transferred the money straight away. Done. Thanks Andy, no flies on you mate! 👍
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Paul bought a set of Ultralite tuners off me in a lovely friendly deal. Nice chap to chat to on the PMs. How Basschat should always be. Thanks Paul, it's been a pleasure mate.
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*SOLD* New Strings!!
miles'tone replied to miles'tone's topic in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale
Ernies and Labellas sold. -
Having a further clear out and I've got these four sets of new strings that I won't be using. Sadowsky Black Label Flats- 100 80 60 40 gauges. £30 posted. Labella Black Tapewounds - 115 94 70 60 gauges. £30 posted. *SOLD* Ernie Ball Extra Slinky rounds - 95 70 60 40 gauges. £13 posted. *SOLD* Picato nickel plated steel rounds, 5 string set - 130 105 85 65 45 gauges. £15 posted. All sets new and completely unused. The Sadowsky flats packet has been opened as I thought I'd bought a 5 string set (only last month) but the strings have never left the packet. SOLD.The Labella tapes are still sealed as I received them. I bought them to try on my fretless but I'm loving my Labella flats too much so I can't see myself needing these for a long time. SOLD.The Ernie Ball slinkys are a new unused set but in the old style packet that have been safe in my bits box under the bed for 2 years. The Picato 5er set is brand new and unopened. Bought earlier this year for my 5 string P bass that has now been sold. Cheeoz.
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Yep, bassstringsonline have a multitude of single strings and build your own sets. Ok they're in the States but I've bought from them many times and can fully recommend them. You won't have to pay any import duty paying such a small amount for the single. It usually takes about 8 working days for your strings to arrive. http://www.bassstringsonline.com/GHS-Pressurewound-Flats-Bass-Strings--Low-B-128_p_616.html
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Mike bought a Hipshot bridge off me in a very easy deal. Nice friendly chat on the PMs, wouldn't hesitate to deal with him again. Good luck sourcing the rest of your project Mike!
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I'm withdrawing these after having a few words with myself. (those words being,"find a nice Stingray to put these babies on") 😀
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I sold Mark a nice set of tuners and he was great to deal with, great correspondence on the PMs. Really nice chap to deal with and I wouldn't hesitate to deal with him again, buying or selling. Cheers!
