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  1. simonlittle
    *SOLD!*
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    [quote name='sleevey' timestamp='1433736035' post='2793443'] These are killer basses.......GLWTS!! [/quote] It's been my main bass for the last ten years. I'll be sorry to see it go but I've just got an Infinity plus another Lakland five string so need to re-balance the basses!
  3. simonlittle
    Sunday lunchtime bump. Still here folks. If it doesn't sell soon it'll be off to the Gallery for commission sale action... Make me an offer!
  4. simonlittle
    So I bought that bass I mentioned... Hence the bump! £950 now folks
  5. simonlittle
    So I bought that bands I mentioned... Hence the bump!
  6. simonlittle
    That is truly horrific...
  7. simonlittle
    Bump! Still available folks. No trades though thanks; had a few offers but I really need the cash to fund a new bass Ive put a deposit on. Woops!
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    Hilarious that it says "Ideal" on the body. That bass looks far from ideal to me...
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    Intonation on an upright bass is all about your left hand technique. If your left hand is held properly with the correct spacing then you should be playing in tune. Practising with a bow is the only way you'll really hear your intonation clearly; you can get away with murder playing pizz so practising scales and arpeggios arco will be a big help. Rather than using a tuner, try using the open strings or harmonics as a reference when shifting; if the bass is in tune with itself then you will always find the true spots. It might be worth having a few classical lessons to nail your technique. I was classically trained and although I hardly ever play classical music for work (or indeed even with a bow!) it has given me a great foundation to build on. Hope that helps
  10. simonlittle
    After many years of faffery I was finally at five. Was. Until last week, when I found a bass I simply couldn't live without. Now I'm a four and selling one of my faithful workhorse basses (after ten years!) to fund yet another purchase. I can't believe anyone would really be a five forever...
  11. simonlittle
    Replied!
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    I shouldn't think it's too common an issue but the fingerboard on this bass was very thick and was pulling the neck forward beyond the point where the truss rod could compensate. So we removed a good 2mm (ish) off the board and now the neck is gorgeous
  13. simonlittle
    *Price Drop! Now £950!* Selling my Warwick FNA Jazzman 5-string bass after 11 years of service! I bought this bass new in 2004 and it has been my main instrument for the last ten years. I used it on countless records, most notably the last two albums with The Divine Comedy (Bang Goes The Knighthood & Victory For The Comic Muse; if you want to hear it in action have a listen to BGTK). It was also my main touring bass with Maggie Reilly and it has travelled all around Europe with me. Only selling as I have recently bought an Infinity NT 5-string which has become my main bass and I don't want the FNA to sit unplanned. It's a cracking instrument with loads of tone options and it deserves to go to someone who will play it all the time. It's standard issue apart from the chrome hardware and the extra-long neck which I ordered from Warwick. The neck is about an inch longer than the standard which really helps the sustain. It has had the fingerboard significantly slimmed down by Martin at The Gallery who also refretted it with slimmer frets. This was done many years ago and prevented the neck bending as these basses are prone to. Very fast smooth action and in great condition for it's age. Looking for £950 cash collected from Peckham or I could meet you halfway if possible. Message me if you have any questions... Simon [attachment=192483:IMG_0003.JPG] [attachment=192484:IMG_0004.JPG] [attachment=192485:IMG_0005.JPG] [attachment=192486:IMG_0006.JPG] [attachment=192487:IMG_0007.JPG] [attachment=192488:IMG_0008.JPG]
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    Selling the preamp and faceplate (including all the appropriate knobs) for a Japanese Fender Marcus Miller jazz bass. I have recently upgraded the preamp to one of John East's Marcus Retros so this is now going spare. This is the original preamp and faceplate as included in the Japanese Marcus basses. No battery cover plate as this is a separate component and is still attached to my bass! £45 collected from Peckham or £50 posted within the UK. No trades thanks; trying to raise some cash towards a new instrument. Cheers! [attachment=192477:IMG_6853.jpg] [attachment=192476:IMG_6852.jpg]
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    [quote name='woodywyatt' timestamp='1432018066' post='2777201'] Great cheers Simon. I might stick it on GumTree too. Never tried that site before [/quote] I tried Gumtree once and never again; all I got was time-wasters and scammers :/
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    [quote name='Dazed' timestamp='1431979533' post='2776974'] I'd be more than happy to relieve you of those elixirs I bought a fretless 5er that came with an old set fortess and was quite impressed with them although I dont know what gauge they are. I know they weren't the usual 30-90s rounds I'd used for years. Seriously, drop me a PM if you want to get shut of them. [/quote] Ha! Will do
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    [quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1431977896' post='2776941'] I played on a BCer's Sadowsky the other week, and couldn't believe how tight the strings felt. I was informed that they were Elixirs. [/quote] That is exactly what I'm talking about! Really weird right?!
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    Thanks for the advice guys. I think i'll slap some Elites on there and see how it feels. To be honest I find the feel of the Elixirs a bit skanky with that coating; feels like someone has been playing my bass after a visit to Chicken Cottage....
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    Hi guys So I bought a beautiful Warwick Infinity 5-string secondhand from The Gallery a few weeks ago and it came strung with a brand new set of Elixir strings (45's). I'm finding the tension quite hefty and wondered whether this is the strings (I normally play on Elites 45's) or the current setup is a bit hefty for my liking. Martin set it up and knows my other basses so I'm guessing it's the strings. So my question is this; Do you find Elixirs have a heavier tension than other strings? I can see myself chucking out a perfectly good set of posh strings here...
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    [quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1427889267' post='2735461'] There are some good Facebook pages/groups where you can sell gear free. They have been ok for me, for example I couldn't sell my Thumb here but it went quickly on FB. UK Bass gear for sale trade, Bass market UK etc. [/quote] +1 on the Facebook pages. Bass Players Market UK and Bass Players Sell - Buy - Swap - UK only are the best for me. I've sold a stack of gear over the last few months; basses, cabs and fx and advertised here and in Facebook. Sold everything but one fx rack via the Facebook pages. Highly recommended and it's completely free!
  21. simonlittle
    *SOLD!*
  22. simonlittle
    Bump!!
  23. simonlittle
    Post updated to reflect separate items. So if you just want one thing now's the time to say so! Hit me with offers but no trades thanks...
  24. simonlittle
    Bump
  25. simonlittle
    That sounds fantastic. Great upright tone. Quite Eddie Gomez...
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