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Definitely not too old! I didn't start on bass till I was 40.
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South East Bass Bash No.10, Surrey, Saturday 24th September 2016
JapanAxe replied to silverfoxnik's topic in Events
[color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]01. Hamster -[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]02. Silverfoxnik - BC Rich Eagle, Hayman 4040, Schecter Diamond P5, Ampeg V4BH amp & 115 Classic cab[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]03. TheGreek - not sure what I'm bringing yet...[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]04. Happy Jack - I'll be there with a love that will see you through[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]05. JapanAxe - probably everything in my signature. HERBIE FLOWERS - woot woot![/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]06.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]07.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]08.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]09.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]10.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]11.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]12.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]13.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]14.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]15.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]16.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]17.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]18.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]19.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]20.[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] [/font][/color] -
You may have an issue with the size of the Jazz pickups being different. Some are (were) different to allow for wider string spacing near the bridge, others are the same to save on tooling costs. Someone will be along in a minute with more accurate info on this...
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[quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1460796674' post='3028765'] Here's a short snippet from the gig: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McsfaG_ycoI[/media] [/quote] Sounds good to me, although much of that has to do with the player (not wishing to be sycophantic of course).
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Bump. Plan B is to trade this in against something even more lush at [url="https://worldguitars.co.uk/"]World Guitars[/url], so if you're more than a little interested, don't hang around - there are a couple of interesting candidates on their stock book... -
Mint.
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Just the thought of an amp head overhanging the sides of a cab... ugh, makes my palms go all sweaty
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Rumble 500:[list] [*][size=1]Depth[/size]: 14" (35.56 cm) [*][size=1]Width[/size]: 19" (485 mm) [*][size=1]Height[/size]: 23" (58.42 cm) [*][size=1]Weight[/size]: 36.5 lbs. (16.56 kg) [/list] Rumble 200:[list] [*][size=1]Depth[/size]: 14" (35.56 cm) [*][size=1]Width[/size]: 19" (485 mm) [*][size=1]Height[/size]: 23" (58.42 cm) [*][size=1]Weight[/size]: 34.5 lbs. (15.65 kg) [/list] Rumble 100:[list] [*][size=1]Depth[/size]: 14" (35.56 cm) [*][size=1]Width[/size]: 16.5" (41.91 cm) [*][size=1]Height[/size]: 18.5" (46.99 cm) [*][size=1]Weight[/size]: 22 lbs. (9.97 kg) [/list] So, no point in going for a Rumble 200 - same dimensions and only 1kg lighter; whereas the 100 is 2.5in narrower, 4.5in shorter, and only 60% of the weight of the 500. I think you mentioned somewhere there were no drums to compete with, so assuming the sound is there, sounds like a winner to me (especially at £240).
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Can send you my transcription if you want, but it's in standard notation.
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A bit posh-looking for my Tele tastes, but I am in awe of people who can do this kind of work.
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[quote name='DiMarco' timestamp='1460705826' post='3027936'] I did spend the extra few pennies on a silver grille cloth for my Barefaced cab as I think the black metal grille looks butt ugly. [/quote] So did I Markbass stuff sounds good, but I couldn't live with the look of those heads. I once test-drove a used Merc - perfect match for what I wanted, FMBSH, drove like a dream - but the dashboard was 50/50 caramel and tan. I knew I couldn't live with that either! Shallow? Moi?
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[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1460670136' post='3027824'] That's... expensive. [/quote] [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1460701478' post='3027903'] Yes but it is USA made don't forget... [/quote] ...and pre-CBS of course.
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It's the ghost and part-muted notes that make that bass line for me.
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[quote name='Twincam' timestamp='1460657976' post='3027702'] Well I give a good reason not to buy it..... It's too expensive and I think it's worth maybe £500 quid. [/quote] Great minds think alike - I was watching this when it was a low-start auction, with a maximum in mind of £500! He's also had it up on BIN/BO at £1,699 - twice!
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One of my Precisions. Or the other one.
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Something I forgot to mention - the excellent string balance and consistency on this bass. Nothing lacking in the B string, even with flats.
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High quality USA-style BUMP.
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Quit my band ,best decision I've made in years
JapanAxe replied to kevvo66's topic in General Discussion
[quote name='blue' timestamp='1460479093' post='3026084'] Those are not crap songs. Those are songs you don't like. Blue [/quote] The man makes a valid point! -
[quote name='Hutton' timestamp='1460460694' post='3025877'] Tubes now successfully replaced. In case anyone wants to know what the bowels of a Walkabout Scout amp look like then feast your eyes thus:- [/quote] Neat build - well done Mesa Boogie!
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Putting a value on "bitsa" basses (blue flake stingray)
JapanAxe replied to Jimryan's topic in Bass Guitars
Bitsa basses are worth more to the owner as a working instrument made to their own spec, than to a buyer as a new (to them) bass. I agree with Lozz - if you must sell, you will get more parting it out. That also means you can keep any bits you may want to use on another project. -
I bet when you've all gone home, he opens up one of those cupboards and pulls out a MacBook with Pro Tools.
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[size=6][b]HELP! RUN AWAY![/b][/size]
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[quote name='Kevin Dean' timestamp='1460413485' post='3025601'] I think it's just because The drummer was sat right next to my cab , I was stood right in front of His kick drum & the balance sounded ok to me . The main trouble we had was that we were in a tiny corner of the pub & punters still expected to hear us around a corner & even in another room . [/quote] Yep, been there. Not necessarily the same pub, mind!
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G&L arguably represented the pinnacle of Leo Fender's R&D. If you imagine a Music Man pickup mounted on a Precision body, you are some of the way to describing this bass. This is a fairly macho instrument - it feels and sounds big and beefy, although it only weighs [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]4.33kg / 9lb8½oz. The neck is 44mm wide at the nut and 60mm at the 12th fret. String spacing (centre to centre) at the bridge is 17mm. [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]I have fitted a small shim in the neck pocket to get the action I desired. The current setup is a bit of a compromise - it is quite low, but consequently the B string frets out above about the 15th fret (I never play it that high up!)[/font][/color] [u]Hardware[/u] Once adjusted for action and intonation, the bridge is locked in place with an allen screw on the treble side. The strings can be loaded through the body or through the back of the bridge. As the bridge is secured by only 2 large screws, I made a reversible mod that Nepheid of this parish directed me to: I have fitted 5 machine screws into the through-body holes, secured with nuts and washers that sit flush in the ferrules on the rear. They are easily removed if you want to string through-body. The tuners work without issues. I have never tried adjusting the truss rod. [u]Electronics[/u] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]The bass sports one monstrous MFD (magnetic field design) pickup with adjustable pole pieces, a volume control, and passive treble and bass controls. There are also 2 switches: one selects series or parallel coils in the pickup; the other brings in the active circuit, which effectively takes the sound of the bass from vintage to modern. Current draw for the circuit is incredibly low - my batteries go out of date rather than running flat![/font][/color] [u][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Sounds[/font][/color][/u] The overall tonality is fat and authoritative, with a lot of presence. It is currently strung with flats (D'Addario Chromes) and there is no shortage of top end. [u]Condition[/u] Well looked after, but there are a couple of noticeable large dings in the black paint finish. [u]Reason for sale[/u][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828] [/color][/font] [font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828]Despite my best intentions, I have only gigged this bass twice in 3 years. I [s]like[/s] love Precisions, so it would make more sense to have another one sitting in my rack [/color][/font] [u]Price[/u] I am looking for [b]£795[/b]. [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Collection or meet-up preferred, or I may be able to arrange insured delivery at cost.[/font][/color] [u][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Trades[/font][/color][/u] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Guitar - Les Paul Junior or Custom, preferably double-cut in TV Yellow or red stain, or quality equivalent (eg Collings DC290)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Bass - Fender Precision '57 reissue, or possibly Nate Mendel P or cheaper 'bitsa'[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]- with cash either way, depending on model or condition [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Please PM any trade suggestions, even if not listed above - I can only say no![/font][/color] [u]Pics[/u]