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I'm always curious as to how anyone could cause so much damage to a Bass, just by regular playing...

These aren't 'Road Worn' unless your day job is playing Bass in a Fire-eaters band and he really doesn't like you.

I could go on and on (and frequently do...) about the genius of Sir Paul. His Bass playing often gets overlooked, but man he could play. Try 'And Your Bird Can Sing' for a left field, obscureish Beatlegem. And then have a go at 'Silly Love Songs'. Ahhhh, Wings...the band the Beatles could have been...

...some guy on US EBay sells a cylindrical bar dealio which the strings pass through first before they go through the guides on the bridge. If I wasn't on my mobile I'd post a link....costs about $30. Might be worth a Google. I found it by accident when looking for mute for an EB3.

I think I've got a case that'll fit it...It's a chunky ol' thing. And any biscuits are good biscuits.

Wednesday bumpage

BumPy bump....

Can I bring your attention to this....[url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/191034-mystery-fretless-acoustic-bass-l120/"]http://basschat.co.u...stic-bass-l120/[/url]

Shameless self promotion ahoy!

Hey BC,

For sale for SOLDSOLDSOLD [s]£120[/s] we have a mysterious acoustic bass. I bought it many years ago, had a pick up installed by Rob Williams at Woodworm (the one it came with never worked) and then promptly put it in a cupboard. Well...on a stand, really.

It's been defretted, but pretty well done (my rather crappy 'phone photo's don't show the job up too well). Acoustically, it sounds lovely - very upright-y. With the pick up, it really sings. I have no idea what PUs are in it, but it cost me a few quid and they sound lovely. Two stacked knobs give you a lot of tonal options.

Cosmetically, it's had a ding or two (and a small patch of inexpilicable criss cross scratches on the lower side) but it's still a handsome thing. Nice shaped back too. It's got a plastic plug where the original jack socket was as it's now got an end pin jack. It's got an old set of flats on it which add to it's Double Bassyness.

As for the make...I haven't got a clue. It looks Italian. Nice detailing around the sound hole and it looks well made, but after an exhuastive Internet trawl, I have found no info about it anywhere. It might be incredibly rare or it might be a beater. Find out for £120. I'm based just outside Brum, in sunny Halesowen so try before you buy is an option. Bring biscuits.

Hey Basschatters all,

Here we have a lovely example of a Retrovibe RV4 in a beautiful boy racer red. When I bought this (about 2 years ago...?) it came with chrome hardware which I have since updated to black, thanks to Dave at Probass. More info you say?...check here: [url="http://www.probass.co.uk/Home.html"]http://www.probass.co.uk/Home.html[/url]

Yep, the body and headstock are based on A Famous US Based Guitar Manufacturer Notorious For Their Litigiousness, but it doesn't sound like one. It's got a lovely growl to it and it's as pokey as a really pokey thing. Nice low action, slim neck...it's a peach, really. Cosmetically, it's immaculate with no nasty marks at all. It's been played out of the house about 6-7 times.

Selling due to A. Christmas coming B. Purchase of an EB3 C. New head/cab required. Not necessarily in that order.

I'm based in Halesowen, just outside of Brum, so I'm happy for you to come and have a twang on it. I'll post it out if necessary -[s] should be about £15.[/s] All I'm asking is the pocket money price of SOLD

This is a really gorgeous bass and gets admiring glances and the thumbs up from soundmen whenever I've gigged it. It really needs to be played and that ain't happening at the moment.

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Flatwounds played with a pick, of course. Generally rhythm / solo switch set to solo, bass on and treble off. They are great basses especially for the money
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...what he said. They take a bit of setting up, what with the moveable bridge and all and maybe a tweak of the truss rod too, but they sound lovely. I've slid a bit of stiff foam pipe insulation down by the bridge to act as a mute for that gen-u-wine Macca thump.

There are loads of mod ideas on the Hofner Hounds forum if you want to go down the whole Beatlesvibe route. I popped a couple of Teacup knobs on mine, painted the nut and the selector switches, flipped the pick ups, Brasso'd off the 'Ignition' logo on the truss rod cover and I've got a pretty damn authentic and sounding looking Bass. I also slapped on a 'Bassman' sticker for that 'Let It Be' vibe.

Yup, I'm a nerd.

You will love that Bass.

They're not moldy...they're reliced.

Bought a few connectors from Rich and not only did they arrive well packed and promptly, they were better than I expected.

Great communication and he's a Skids fan. There can be no higher recommendation.

Buy and sell with confidence.

I'm in the middle of a refin job and I've had a nightmare stripping back a Squier Precision Special. Firstly, I heat gunned - the paintwork came off, but I was left with a thick, orangey-yellow plastic coating. I tried sanding, nitromors, more heat, crying and swearing but this stuff would not shift. In the end, I got it as flat as I could and sprayed primer over it. So far so good....

I'm watching this with interest as I'm almost at the same place with my refin...a Squier P Bass special soon to be in antique white.

My paints also came from Manchester Guitar Tech. He must love Basschat!

At the moment I haven't got a grain filler issue, but I wish I'd checked the finish a bit more carefully - the primer brought out a few nasty little lumps and bumps...wood filler and sander ahoy!

Best of luck with the job - it's looking great.

This is why I love it here.

Heyhey,

Bought a lovely bridge from Steve which came well packed and promptly. All good.

Buy and sell with confidence,

Ian

Stickers....?

Wrong, wrong, wrong.

Hi there, I'm Ian - a fortysomething Bassist with 25 years of playing experience. I'm looking to join/ form a band into Jayhawks/ Wilco/ Teenage FanClub etc...Maybe a bit of Classic Rock,too. Loads of gig experience, decent gear, transport blahblahblah...I'm not looking for fame and fortune, but I'd love to get back into a regular gigging band and get playing seriously again. I'm a decent, all round muso and can sing and play Drums and Guitar to a decent level too -I can also write the odd toe-tappin' tune, too!

..."mouths need freezing"
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Bob Barry is good - [url="http://www.bobbarryguitars.co.uk/"]http://www.bobbarryguitars.co.uk/[/url]
as is [url="http://www.guitarrepairsbirmingham.co.uk/"]http://www.guitarrepairsbirmingham.co.uk/[/url]

I've used them both and been very pleased with the results.

Why hasn't anyone bought this yet? This is just beautiful, but sadly even at the bargainous price of not quite £200, it's outta my league...unless you fancy a trade for a lovely red Retrovibe RV4...?

Genius.

Unless the world record was in shouting, a soundcheck wouldn't really impair the watching of an event. Or if you were really desperate to see it, you'd watch it at home or record it.

This reminds me of the people who buy houses next to pubs and then complain vehemently about the noise....

That is gorgeous.

If I can find someone to part with £375 for my Mexi Jazz with Bartolinis and a Badass, I'd love this. I get the feeling that it ain't gonna be around that long tho...

This is the stuff...

At the risk of hijacking the entire thread and turning it into some sort of PowerPop appreciation site (oh, what a beautiful dream....), I've got a bunch of Andy Sturmer demos I'm happy to share...