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  1. sammybee
    Myself and Mrs B sell a lot of stuff online (not on Basschat) - probably 10-15 sales a day on eBay/Amazon. In our experience 99% of people who hit the ask the seller a question button are either [1] not going to buy, [2] or do buy and cause you grief further down the road. If I had my way, I'd instantly block people that ask questions from buying from me, but Mrs B is far more reasonable.
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    I'm sure you'll be very pleasantly surprised at what a difference a proper setup will make. He/she will get the action down and remove the fret buzz.
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    I don't know if it's my eyes but the action on the bass looks very high. Get it set up properly, you'll find it much more comfortable
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    Agreed. Also if your only means of amplification is wedded to your computer - your natural instinct is to sit in front of the computer to play your bass. Sometimes it's nice/healthy just to turn off the computer, and play through an amp & detatch from technology!
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    Monitors

    sammybee replied to I Denby's topic in Recording

    Get yourself to a store where you can audition several sets of monitors side by side. Take a CD/thumb drive with music that you will be working on. Be guided by your ears rather than what people advise you on the internet!
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    This is the best advice on this thread!
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    NN2 to Berkshire, Hampshire or Surrey is a bit of a pull!
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    Where is your location - it doesn't say.
  9. sammybee
    Bit obvious, but how about Maggot Brain? If they turn that down too, there's no hope..
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    Eddie Hazel - I Want You
  11. sammybee
    How about something from Eddie Hazel ? ... he would cover all your bases
  12. sammybee
    Good luck & have a fantastic time. You'll be great!
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    Also, I think if I'd paid out for a recording session, broke a string and was so disorganised I wasn't carrying a spare set of my usuals... id be grateful for whatever I could grab!
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    You'd never be able to stock the variety that would appeal to a large number of players & make any money.
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    Now sold elsewhere
  16. sammybee
    I think any difference in the wood is going to pale in to insignificance once that 18v pre-amp kicks in! It's a true beast
  17. sammybee
    Absolutely - but some people have to burn to learn!
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    I've been on a voyage with Drum Machines since the late 1980's & owned most of the popular ones (as well as more esotoric ones). I acquired an Akai MPC in about 2004 and have consistently used since it for the workflow. It's a sample based drum machine, so the sound never dates and the Akai is very intuitive, musical and flexible. It's also a fully fledged sequencer & is my weapon of choice for live use. When at home, writing or noodling on guitar or bass I tend to turn to Logic's drummer for instant results. Nothing beats a real drummer though!
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    I'm basing it on owning an 808 ( an original TR-808 from the 1980's) many moons ago. The reason people use/buy them, is primarily for the big kick drum. It's massive and completely swamps everything else. Buying an 808 and turning down the kick drum, would be like buying a Porsche and driving everywhere at 20 mph They are great machines though, but only for a certain niche style of house/hip hop music.
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    I'd play it on a keyboard Great song choice though!
  21. sammybee
    Akai MPC 2000xl SE. 808 Clones are 'one trick ponies' - they are so bass heavy, there's no room for the bass line !
  22. sammybee
    Sire Marcus Miller V7 5String, in virtually untouched condition. Bought new in Dec 2018 and has had about 2-3 hours play in total at home. Never gigged or taken outside. Fitted with Fender straplocks (included). No marks. No idea of weight, but compared to my USA 70's RI Jazz 4 it feels as light as a feather! (I'll get some pictures up in the morning). I have all the original packing materials so no problem shipping at your expense & choice of courier. Or come and have a play (if you have clean hands), and cup of tea in Northampton. I will politely decline any trade offers, and silly offers of £. Cheers! More pictures available on request.
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    Drugs!
  24. sammybee
    Was advised by my accountant many years ago about buying "stuff" (applies to basses). If you can afford it, want it - then buy it and enjoy it, But it's not an true investment..
  25. sammybee
    After chopping and changing my basses for years, I realised, that I had three really nice instruments that probably couldn't be bettered. Would rather spend the energy on playing/practicing/improving.
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