Born 2B Mild

4 hours ago, Shroombass said:

Are you interested in any trades at all? 

 

Trades yes, but somewhat unlikely as all I'm interested in at the mo is a lightweight cab (ideally a PJB C4), an early 70s Jazz, and an electric Octave mandolin!

But hey, maybe I'm missing something that I can't live without but just don't know about it yet!!!

Phil

44 minutes ago, Raymondo said:

This is a bit of a long winded way around the problem but.....

I am going to the Mearfest NWOBHM weekend in Slough on 1st June to see one of my old bands ( SYZ) play a spot. 

 I  have already arranged to meet @Brook_fan at Reading Railway station at midday on Saturday 1st to pick up a bass I loaned him last year when he was in need of some support.

I could drive down to Northampton at some point before hand to pick up your bass  and as long as you can get to Reading station at midday on the Saturday You can pick it up there.

I won't be able to stop and chat too long as the festival starts at 1.30 and I would need to get to Slough to check in at my hotel before going there.

Robbie will be coming up from Hampshire and may have the time to share the delights of reading with you though?

You could all come to the festival to see some sad old rock bands if you wish?😜

Just an Idea 😊

Ray

Thanks for thinking this one through, Ray. My friend Steve is one of the guitarists in The Dead Can Wait.

I'm coming up to the Reading area 3rd to 5th June, so it looks like we will miss you by a few days

It nearly flew!

Cheers,

Phil

15 hours ago, Roger2611 said:

I am in Northampton, I am happy to pick it up and hold it for you, you know how much you want to come up here and see the first bankrupt council in the country! Northampton, the place you drive through on your way to somewhere better!!

Great, thanks Roger. Are you likely to venture a little further south of Northampton in the next few weeks?  I'm coming up to Woking and Reading this month.

Sure is, but some folk may travel that way for work or family. I used to whiz past Northampton regularly on the M1. But hey ho, if you don't ask...

Bank Hol Bump for a high-end Preamp at a low-end price 😎

This is a bit of a long shot but...

I was the only bidder on a Washburn acoustic bass on eBay and much to my surprise I 'won' it. The only thing is, it is collection only, and I now live in Devon 😲.

I just wondered if any kind Basschatter could collect it from NN2 6DH and I will come and collect from you if that can be done in the Berkshire, Hampshire or Surrey areas, as I am coming to these counties in May and June.

Reasonable expenses paid or cash in kind (e.g. I have some spare unopened sets of strings).

Cheers,

Phil

Easter Bunny Bump 🐰🐇

For sale: one Bassics BPA-01 studio quality floor pre-amp.  Pre-owned ones don't come up for sale very often but if you want a new one then Bass Direct sell these new for £425.

I purchased this brand new from a dealer one year ago, after trying it in the shop first.   The tone is so much more full than a traditional 'A' shaped Irish Bouzouki.  The preamp works well and it has a built-in tuner.

Ozark 2246 Bauzouki Electro Acoustic Guitar, Natural Overview

This Ozark 8-string bouzouki features a unique guitar shaped body that produces extra volume and a rich tone. It has a solid Spruce top for great sound production and is fitted with a Fishman under saddle transducer and EQ. The regular width guitar neck joins the body at the 14th fret and has eight strings in four courses. It is a superb value instrument made from high quality materials with the close attention to design that is a feature of all Ozark instruments.

Features

• Solid spruce top
• Solid mahogany back & sides
• Guitar shaped body
• Chrome diecast machineheads
• Wood binding
• Fishman under saddle transducer
• EQ and endpin jack

Dimensions

• Length: 102 cm
• Body Length: 49 cm
• Upper Bout: 28 cm
• Lower Bout: 38 cm
• Depth: 11 cm

NOW SOLD.

Via an ad elsewhere

Now Sold to a very nice Basschater in Devon

Full Size (4/4) Double Bass Bow. Brazil wood with traditional winding and half mounted frog. Purchased with the intention of learning to use on my double bass, but never opened and used. These sell for £83 new

*PRICE CHANGE*  Now £1199

For sale: my treasured Pedulla Rapture JJ5 in candy apple red, birdseye maple fingerboard.

I really do not want to part with this, as I spent a long time finding a super-jazz with five strings that I found was special. However, I’m not gigging much and when I do it is for retro stuff that suits a four string. In fact, I’m selling this beauty  to raise the funds to go towards buying a vintage Fender Jazz. First of all, there’s an elephant that needs evicting from the room, namely the buckle rash on the back of the body. I originally considered getting a refin (Pedulla will do it) but I soon forgot about it once I had strapped the bass on, but hey, it is there (from a previous owner) and the price I’m after duly reflects this. Otherwise, I think the photos show that it is in a condition commensurate with its age, so it does have some minor scratches and marks. I have it ensured at a replacement cost of £3500 but now I’ve looked up the new price list on the Pedulla website I think I might have to find nearer £5000 to include importation and duty!

I believe that it was made in about 1996. It comes with the original hard case. The Bartolini’s are great, especially since a very good guitar tech took all the electronics apart and restored them as good as new, though it was necessary to fit a new jack socket barrel. The on-board Pedulla pre-amp is active but with a pull-out (volume) knob to select passive. The controls are Volume/Balance/Bass/Treble. The bass balances well when one is standing and the action is nicely low. The strings were fitted and the bass set up nicely by a pro not long before I relocated to south Devon, but as I’ve not used it much since you will find it very much ready to roll. String spacing is 17.5mm and the instrument weighs in under 9 lbs.

If you can get to (or near) Totnes then you’d be most welcome to try before you buy.  I got it when I was in a band in the south east but since relocating to Devon, I’ve decided to not look for new bass guitar gigs whilst I get more in touch with my acoustic instruments. Trades? I am only really interested in getting a vintage Fender Jazz from the 1970s, ideally a 1973 (any finish so long as it has a rosewood fingerboard with block pearl fret markers). I am also selling a Bassics floor pre-amp.

For Sale: my Archer ¾ size double bass with fitted pickup. I’ve enjoyed this for four years, since buying from a Basschatter, but down-sizing house means I must part with her. Lovely tone, feel and balance. I’ve actually only gigged this once but on a large stage and the pickup worked a treat, as it was recorded from the desk. 

The strings are great and will last for many years to come. The telescopic pin is working well, as are all other parts. Overall condition is very good, with only minor dings here and there. It comes with a hard case (not pictured but can supply on request). I upgraded to this from a cheap upright and I can't imagine there's a better one for the money. 

Collection from TQ9 6PA or I could drive up from Devon part-way within reason for a handover.

I have attended every show since it began. I visited yesterday and noted the differences. The large hall has been partitioned into zones. The upside of this is the feeling of greater intimacy and less noise spill. 

Several repeat exhibitors have downsized their stands. To my mind, this did not reduce things from a visitors point of view. As an ex-exhibitor, I know that this reduces the amount of effort involved to load in and out. Consequently, we all gain because it makes the exhibitors more likely to rebook for the next show. 

I thought the luthier demonstration area near the cafe was a great idea. It gives people a place to sit to eat and drink whilst watching something relevant. 

Another improvement, albeit a small thing, is the lanyards have been replaced by wristbands and e-ticketing. This is not only more efficient it is also more environmentally friendly. 

I didn't attend any clinics or shows but I know these have become a real draw for visitors. 

All in all, in my opinion it is an improved show and that we should be grateful for Future to be putting on and allowing a focal point for the bass community. 

Nice piece in Bass Guitar Magazine this month.

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Hi, I'm Phil and I play bass for a start-up electro-acoustic originals band called Fi Channon and her band Wilderness Road.[/font][/color]

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]We seek a cajon playing percussionist who can also take over the bass from me on songs where I'm playing mandolin or guitar.[/font][/color]

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]We currently rehearse weekly in Camberley and Twyford in Berkshire (in alternating turns).[/font][/color]

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]We started performing live in November 2016 and continue to make cameo appearances as support/acoustic night slots whilst we build up the set.[/font][/color]

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]We have gigs in the pipeline, and our style of singer/songwriter originals with an Americana feel, is going down well.[/font][/color]

[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Age, gender and race are of no relevance. [/font][/color]

Hi, I'm Phil and I play bass for a start-up electro-acoustic originals band called Fi Channon and her band Wilderness Road.

We seek a cajon playing percussionist who can also take over the bass from me on songs where I'm playing mandolin or guitar.

We currently rehearse weekly in Camberley and Twyford in Berkshire (in alternating turns).

We started performing live in November 2016 and continue to make cameo appearances as support/acoustic night slots whilst we build up the set.

We have gigs in the pipeline, and our style of singer/songwriter originals with an Americana feel, is going down well.

Age, gender and race are of no relevance.

We've got loads of back copies of [b]Bass Guitar Magazine[/b] to either recycle or give away for free.
If you want them, come and get them!

Thanks,

Phil

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Anyone had any recent experience with Bass Gear? Have sent a few emails to them but no response at all. Will think about giving them a call sometime but to be honest a bit put off by the lack of response. Appreciate any feedback from other basschatters.
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Hi Alan.

We've checked across all six of our email accounts that are active, and we can't trace you (assuming you are using the name Alan) at all! Please call, or email us on [email protected] we'd love to help

I used a Mono guitar gigbag for my headless Marleaux Betra In fact it was a Mono Dual so I had a spare headless (Spirit by Steinberger) in the second compartment.

Very snug and protected.

I hope that helps.

Phil

[quote name='Roland Rock' timestamp='1452440315' post='2949936']
Your web domain name seems to have gone Walkabout - Have you got a Strategy to Rectify this?
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I'm afraid we are suffering temporary problems with our server hosts. We are doing some routine maintenance that they recommend but it keeps tripping an automatic block. We are pulling our hair out (what's left!).
I'm sure it'll be sorted very soon.

Meanwhile, the UK distributor of Mesa Boogie has just found us a couple more of these heads. We should have them in a couple of days, along with more of the lightweight Mesa cabs

All our new lightweight Mesa heads and cabs have now been sold. We hope to see fresh supplies in late February 2016.

[b]Update[/b]

We are now out of these cabs and are now down to our last head.

The situation around the UK may be similar, and new stocks are not expected until February.

Yes, we have these new heads in. They just arrived yesterday. We also have the lightweight 12" cab to go with it.

http://www.bassgear.co.uk/product-category/bass-amps-and-cabs/mesa/