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    How close to the original bass line would you play in a covers band?

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    [quote name='Paul S' timestamp='1329651264' post='1545270']
    The keyboard player always trotted that out as an excuse for not learning the part properly or not being able to do it properly.
    [/quote]

    I agree completely. We always try & get a cover very close to the original before deviating.

    Specifically w.r.t. bass parts, it depends on how integral the bass part is: I wouldn't mess around with "Too much too young" for instance, but if we're covering a song where the bass line isn't so noticeable - like 'Forget you' - I'm less inclined and will muck around as I see fit.

    Incidentally, we run FU into SCoM and back out again with some success. And no, I haven't learned the twiddles towards the end.

    London

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    [quote name='BottomE' timestamp='1329053629' post='1536484']
    ...taking my two daughters aged 5 and 7...

    Thinking about the Natural History museum? Planetarium? London zoo?
    [/quote]

    Science Museum is extremely kid friendly. Depends what they're into, but my 7 yr old (boy) loves it.

    Single volume control hole p-bass scratch-plate (in pearloid black)

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    I'm going to put a new scratch plate / pup in my p-bass.

    It's metallic red, and I'm thinking pearloid black (and a [url="http://www.wizardpickups.co.uk/shop.asp?id=173"]wizard thumper[/url], nom nom nom)

    Question is, I'm not planning on putting a tone control in there. All the p-bass scratch plates seem to come pre-drilled with two holes, and I only want one.

    The people [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/3487-heads-up-on-custom-pickguards/"]mentioned in here[/url] sounds like they might be able to do it... at a price. Anyone know of anywhere cheaper / UK based?

    [FS/FT] Peavey Grind BXP 6-string bass *SOLD*

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    [color=#ff0000][size=5][b]SOLD PENDING THE USUAL[/b][/size][/color]

    Peavey Grind BXP 6-string bass. Excellent condition. I haven't put a scratch on it. Came to me used from this forum.

    Brand new (well, they've been on there a year but almost completely unused) Elixirs on it.

    I bought this as I had some grand plans for 6-string playing, but rather like fretless, I've decided it's just not for me.

    It's a lovely bass. Well built. Neck is straight and it's got a nice low action.

    - Weight is 4.75 kg.

    - 35 inch scale
    - 24 frets
    - 6-string
    - Passive humbucking pickups
    - Mahogany neck with maple stringers
    - Neck-through-body design
    - Case not included
    - Mahogany body wings
    - Dual action torsion rod

    It comes with a soft case - which is a problem because I'm not [i]really[/i] willing to post it without a hard case, although I'm sure some arrangement could be come to.

    Local pick-up is either in London City or Egham or Woking. I can deliver locally.

    I'm after a whopping [s]£250[/s] [s]£200[/s] £180 for this.

    Trades wise I'd take anything interesting with cash in either direction. A few stipulations: 5 or less strings and it has to have frets! Also, if you have a spare wedge monitor (or any PA gear really) I could use one of those.




    Headstock pictures have an odd magenta cast to them: I'm guessing the wrong white balance on the camera.









    I'm not sure what the differences between BXP and 'BXP NTB' are: the truss rod cover is different. I'm assuming this is just an early iteration?

    [FS] East U-Retro 01 (no plate version) black w/ passive tone control

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    For sale, one [url="http://www.east-uk.com/"]East[/url] [url="http://www.east-uk.com/uretro01.pdf"]U-Retro 01[/url] with black control knobs.

    Bought this to go into my old GW, it's been siting around since then.

    Works perfectly. Comes with passive tone control which isn't on the wiring diagram, but is simple to implement should you wish to (I never did).




    They're over £200 new - I'm looking for £120 posted.

    Local pick-up from the City / Egham possible.

    Chickenfoot were awesome tonight...

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    I too was there.

    Red White & Blues were generic AOR. I didn't think they did it [i]too [/i]badly - I wasn't offended by them. Thought they'd do well in the Dog & Duck on a Friday night...

    I love Satch, & probably wouldn't have bothered if it wasn't him. Thought the drummer was over-playing. I'm not a particular fan of Mr Antony, but he does at least play for the song.

    I noticed the Marshalls too - wondered if his sponsorship deal had expired.

    Sound was awful. I was stuck upstairs though, which may have had something to do with it.

    How does the community think vintage precisions would fare in the same test?

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    http://www.npr.org/blogs/deceptivecadence/2012/01/02/144482863/double-blind-violin-test-can-you-pick-the-strad/

    "[color=#666666][font=georgia, sans-serif][size=4]In the world of violins, the names Stradivari and Guarneri are sacred. For three centuries, violin-makers and scientists have studied the instruments made by these Italian craftsmen. So far no one has figured out what makes their sound different.[/size][/font][/color][color=#666666][font=georgia, sans-serif][size=4]...[/size][/font][/color][color=#666666][font=georgia, sans-serif][size=4]a professional violinist could tell the difference, right?[/size][/font][/color][color=#666666][font=georgia, sans-serif][size=4]
    Well, a research team recently tried to find out. They gathered professional violinists in a hotel room in Indianapolis. They had six violins — two Strads, a Guarneri and three modern instruments. Everybody wore dark goggles so they couldn't see which violin was which.[/size][/font][/color][color=#666666][font=georgia, sans-serif][size=4]
    Then the researchers told the musicians: These are all fine violins and at least one is a Stradivarius. Play, then judge the instruments."[/size][/font][/color]

    WITHDRAWN GONE SOLD AN EX-PARROT

    in Basses For Sale

    Posted · Edited by dougal

    [color=#ff0000][size=6]GONE SOLD KAPUT NO LONGER AVAILABLE[/size][/color]

    :gas:



    Comes with Sadowsky semi-hard case. Has VTC.

    Bathroom scales say 4.1kg

    I've had this bass for almost three years - it's a bit of a basschat bicycle so I'd prefer to keep it in the family. It's been knocked off it's pedestal as my go-to bass and it's too nice to have as wall furniture. I'd say it was up to scratch in terms of playability and sound with any NYC I've played.

    Trades-wise I'd go for something roughly equivalent but with 5 strings.

    [FS] 2008 Warwick Corvette Standard Fretless 4 ***GONE***

    in Basses For Sale

    Posted · Edited by dougal






    Serial No.:L-148208-08
    produced:21/11/2008
    Info: Corvette Standard, 4-string
    Natural Oil finish
    Bubinga body
    Ovangkol neck
    Chrome hardware

    The bathroom scales say 5.4kg

    Comes with rockbass case and the warwick user kit.

    Located in Chertsey (J11 M25), and I'm willing to ship at the buyer's expense.

    This came to me in a trade, and it turns out I'm not such a hot fretless player, so it's time to move it on.

    I'd prefer cash but am willing to trade, try me.

    I'm asking £450

    [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/21263-dougal"]My Feedback[/url]

    Super Jazz "Xotic" xj-1t

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    So I was in Tom Lee music in HK (http://www.tomleemusic.com.hk/home.php) and in amongst the usual selection of Fenders, ESP, Ibby, Musicman and Warwick, I stumbled across two beautiful Xotic 5 sting super-jazzes.

    Turns out I must be blind / stupid because bass merchant has the same bass: http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Xotic_XJ5_V_White.html


    My word, they're nice! I'm usually a 4 string man but this has me scratching my chin.

    Questions: has anyone owned (or does own) one of these?
    Is there much basschat love for them?
    How do they sound in a band context? In my mind the sound would be pretty good, but it's difficult to tell.
    Did / do you bother with the mid frequency switches? they seem like a good idea but I just don't know...
    Do we know what the resale value is if I get it back to blighty & the honeymoon period ends with a bang?

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