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    Loopers ?

    in General Discussion

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    Are they not the ultimate practice tool for when you need some sort of backing? I use mine as an awesome way to lay down a foundation to practice and improvise.

    Maybe some day I'll become as good as this guy (who's certainly not a bedroom bassist :))

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AbBwTb9AZM

    Used Equipment Pricing Etiquette

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    I recently purchased a Jackson RR5 off a bloke who wanted £130 for it (a figure [i]he [/i]asked for). I knew a friend who wanted a Flying V so I purchased it and was going to ask for the same amount in return but he then later said he was no longer interested. It was only then that I found out that they go for much more and I ended up selling it for over £400 (despite trying to sell it on here for £300!) I don't feel bad for selling it for that much, as the guy got what he asked for it, but I wouldn't ever think about doing it intentionally.

    It still comes down to the point of "it's worth what someone will pay for it." :)

    Basschat Facebook Giveaway - Learn yourself stuff

    in General Discussion

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    To Mac or not to Mac?

    in General Discussion

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    There's a reason that you see most studio's and their tech's using Mac. Mac's tend to be a no hassle option. If it's worth it, to you, to spend some extra money and get something that will (usually) cause you no problems, then go for a Mac. The Windows equivalent will usually cost quite a bit less, but you'll probably find yourself running into problems that you'll have to troubleshoot yourself.

    When Is a Bass Worth it?

    in General Discussion

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    [quote name='KevB' timestamp='1377254450' post='2185310']
    For every professional who uses a custom built instrument specifically for them I'll bet there are a dozen that don't, let alone a specific manufacturer such as Fodera.
    [/quote]

    I didn't say that there wasn't, but if there is no point in custom, expensive, well-made instruments then why do people choose to play Fodera's?

    The thing is, you can take it as far as you want. Why do people play American Fender's when the Squier is (apparently) just as good for much less money? I'd much rather pay a company or person (such as Alan at ACG) to build me a Jazz bass to my specifications, for less money than I can buy a Fender. All instruments are technically made by hand, but does the whole line of people in Fender's American factory care about the quality as much as Alan at ACG or the guys who are currently building me a custom bass? Probably not, and the evidence is shown in the many comments and threads about the American Fender line not being up to scratch for a £1,000+ bass guitar. Fender are a specific example, but if I buy a bass from a reputable luthier, I know that I'm also putting my trust in one man to get it right and you'll often get great support if you do ever get problems.

    I think there's a big list of advantages to buying custom over 'off-the'shelf' stuff, especially when you factor in the price, but for most people it's a case of "I like the Fender Jazz, I have no reason to change."

    When Is a Bass Worth it?

    in General Discussion

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    [quote name='Lowender' timestamp='1377215248' post='2185018']
    I appreciate the dedication Luthiers have for their craft but why should I have to spend all that money on someone's personal carpentry hobby?
    [/quote]

    Because it's not a hobby, it's a profession, and you don't [i]have[/i] to spend that money. I genuinely envy people who find that Fender's or MusicMan's are their perfect basses as it means that they can pick up most of their favourite branded instruments and be comfortable with them. But there are people (like me) who have played basses and want something that isn't available off the shelf and I think that that's the beauty of having a luthier built you an instrument. :)

    Sold

    in Basses For Sale

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    They are indeed as great as many people say. I purchased this off the back of a visit to the London Bass Guitar Show earlier this year. I was 95% certain that I was going to purchase a Euro Spector as the Korean one I had previous was fantastic but it didn't float my boat. I then went onto the Warwick stand and fell for the P-Nut bass; really comfortable neck and nice small body. Then I spotted the Dingwall at the Bass Direct stand and although the string spacing was slightly larger than I preferred, I tried it out anyway. It was like a revelation. The fanned frets took [i]no [/i]adjusting to (for me) and my playing felt more fluid than I thought it could be on the string spacing that it has. The comfortable neck helps a lot as well, of course, but the fanned frets just make everything a bit easier.

    Moving over to the darkside!

    in General Discussion

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    [quote name='carl0s' timestamp='1377036311' post='2182652']
    I think I'm about to order a TRBX505. I want a 5 string, and it looks good. Good price at Thomann. Not much talk about that model though but then it is quite new.
    [/quote]

    I am recommending it to everyone I know who's looking for a decent budget 5-string. When I was looking for a 5-string around that price mark, I tried many of them out. I finally ended up landing on an Ibanez BTB as the 35" scale length made for a great low B string, but I if the TRBX had been around at the time, I would have definitely purchased that instead. They sound great but just feel extremely comfortable, I don't doubt that you'll be happy with one. :)

    The Modes Explained

    in Theory and Technique

    Posted

    Haha, well what I mean is that it's sort of missing what modes are i.e. Same notes, same order, different starting point. I just thought it might clear it up as it made it clear for me in the beginning. Of course, going into the whys and why nots was the next part. :P

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