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    Hohner B2B Headless corpse - Gone

    in Basses For Sale

    Posted · Edited by tredders

    [quote name='OldGit' post='75921' date='Oct 18 2007, 10:15 AM']You probably know the score - headless wooden Steinberger copy from some time ago.
    Two EMG inspired passive pups, Steinberger licenced bridge and string retainer ..

    This particular one was extensively customised by the Post Office
    [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?s=&showtopic=716&view=findpost&p=6359"]Story here[/url]
    Offers?

    Please PM me for more painful images[/quote]

    I've seen basses sold in worse condition to that, with the description "real mojo" :)

    Jap Basses

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by tredders

    [quote name='odub' post='69148' date='Oct 3 2007, 04:50 PM']I think that’s more of an American thing left over from the war. I never knew about it till I was there and said "Jap Strat" and everyone looked at me like I'd dropped the N-Bomb. It's not the same as Brit; it's more equivalent to the shortening of Pakistani, or I guess “Nip” short for Nippon.

    Personally, I aint offended by it, but the more you know…[/quote]

    Anyway, no offense intended by anyone on this thread, so maybe we should return to helping bubinga5 find a made in Japan (日本 Nihon or Nippon, officially 日本国 Nippon-koku or "Nihon-koku") bass.

    Mark.

    Jap Basses

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    [quote name='Mike' post='69129' date='Oct 3 2007, 04:33 PM']I'm always a little uncomfortable with the word "Jap" - perhaps just exclusively using CIJ or MIJ or even "japanese" might be more appropriate?[/quote]

    It's a standard language abbreviation (like Eng for English, or ITA for Italian). Don't read something into it that's not there :)

    Mark.

    Jap Basses

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I bought my Jap '75 Jazz from www.fareastguitars.co.uk, but looking on his site, it seems like he's struggling to get stock at the moment.

    I've also been looking here recently: www.mijfenders.com, and www.guitaremporium.co.uk always crops up a lot on here.

    Hope this helps

    Mark.

    USA Shopping Advice

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    [quote name='rbatts2000' post='68672' date='Oct 2 2007, 02:41 PM']Absolutely. Luckily, I have a sister living in Michigan so the option of buying a bass and bringing it back (in a 'worn' case, of course :)) is an option for me. If only my wife would agree to the plan. Just think, £500/600 for a new Stingray.....[/quote]

    Slightly off topic, but if you go out to Michigan, visit a place called The BoB (www.thebob.com) - it's awesome!

    Mark.

    Shipping from UK to rest of Europe..cheaper shipping company??..suggesitions

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    [quote name='BB2000' post='68282' date='Oct 1 2007, 05:47 PM']Tell him to look at interparcel.com, shipping to Italy should be about £37 (without extra insurance) using parceline.[/quote]

    What he said!

    I used Interparcel to send a bass (in a hardcase) from the UK to Portugal, and I think (from memory) it was £35-ish. You can book online, and they come and collect the parcel, and you get decent parcel tracking on their website too.

    Mark.

    USA Shopping Advice

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I went to the Guitar Center in Michigan a couple of months ago when I was out there on business, and they had a massive choice of basses. The prices were pretty much dollars for pounds, too (i.e. brand new Fender Jag for $700, Epiphone Thunderbird for $300, Stingrays for $999 etc). I found the people working in the store really cool - they didn't seem to be the usual 'hard sell' merchants, but of course, this could have just been that particular store. If you have time to spend a couple of hours trying out loads of different basses while you're there, then I'm sure you'll find something nice to bring back! Failing that, visit a music store in the UK and narrow your choices down a bit before you get out there.

    Oh, and don't forget to buy a nice battered flight case to go with your new purchase :) Wouldn't want anyone thinking you might be bringing a brand new bass back through customs, as that would attract interest from the excise people (Or Vat people. Or customs people. Whoever.)

    Mark.

    Is there a bass line that you just couldnt do?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    [quote name='Bass_In_Yer_Face' post='66222' date='Sep 27 2007, 12:38 AM']I've always been flabbergasted by Norman Watt Roy on "Hit Me With Your Rythmn Stick"

    Having seen the guys on youtube playing it, I can safely say that if I played till I was 100 years old I still couldn't play it! :)[/quote]

    What he said! Great bassline, which I will never be able to play!

    I'm always stunned (and slightly humbled) whenever I see Youtube clips of some of the guys on here playing. There's a lot of talent around here....

    Mark.

    Zoom 3000B multi-fx

    in Amps and Cabs For Sale

    Posted

    Having just bought a GT-6B, I've got my old Zoom going spare.

    Some info taken from the Zoom website: -

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    3000B Bass Multi-Effect Features


    • Built-in bass synthesizer detects bass pitch and controls a sound source to generate unison phrases and harmonic voices. Unusual auto effects such as TRILL and Sweep are also available.

    • 45 built-in effects types covering a wide range. Up to 9 effects can be combined in a patch, lettng you easily crreate your own sound

    • 80 Patch memories (40 User and 40 Preset)

    • Hold Delay/Sampler (separate from effect path) can store and repeat phrases of up to 6 seconds in duration. Hold delay function is separate from individual effects. The delay time can be conveniently set by tapping a footswitch.

    • Unique attack effects like Defret, Slap, and Dual Comp.

    • 7 Bass Synthesizer modes including Harmonic Synth (4-voice).

    • Harmonized pitch shifter for intelligent pitch shifting.

    • Trill, Sweep (arpeggio), and Ring Modulator effects.

    • Separate effects modules for Comp, Dist/Amp, Wah, EQ, Synth, Effect, and Dly/Rev.

    • Seamless patch change function allows smooth transitions between effects by allowing the delay of the previous patch to continue after the patch has been switched.

    • Connecting the optional remote pedal RP01 provides an even more powerful range of real-time controller functions. Use as pedal or pedal pitch shifter is also possible.

    • Tap input allows delay time to be matched to tempo of song being played, using the function switch or a remote pedal.

    • ZNR Noise Reduction.

    • Built-in metronome function and auto-chromatic tuner enhance sessions.

    • User-definable Function switch operates as a bypass or mute switch and can also be used as real-time controller, for example to vary effect parameters or volume during a performance.

    • Input sensitivity and tone can be adjusted to match the instrument characteristics and the playing venue.

    --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

    It's in very good nick and works perfectly. I've got the power supply, but can't find the original box or manual (the manual is downloadable from th web).

    There's one on eBay for £99 (seems to be around the going rate). I'll flog this for £75, inc postage and packing. However, I'll trade for anything interesting you may have lying around!

    Cheers

    Mark.

    bass mags

    in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale

    Posted

    [quote name='TGEvans' post='51635' date='Aug 28 2007, 11:22 AM']loads of bass magazines for sale.from about 5 years ago to very recently. bass guitar magazine, guitar world bass guitar and also bass players. good for a collector or someone who wants them for the lessons.there may be close to a hundred magazines. i am looking for £40 plus delivery.tim[/quote]

    where abouts are you Tim? Interested in these but I would think the postage would be a bit scary for 100 magazines.....

    Mark

    Where buy MIJ Fenders

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    [quote name='markdavid' post='49842' date='Aug 23 2007, 10:22 PM']Cheers for that , very helpful[/quote]

    I got my CIJ Jazz from Far East Guitars and would definitely recommend them. The bass was exactly like the photos posted on the website, and was actually setup quite nicely too.

    Bogdon Cardboard Box Bass!

    in EUB and Double Bass

    Posted

    Looking around Youtube tonight, I saw some clips of a cardboard box double bass, which actually sounded half decent!

    Tracked them down to a website: -

    [url="http://www.edencompanies.com/bogdon/orders.html"]http://www.edencompanies.com/bogdon/orders.html[/url]

    There are a few videos of the basses in action, and a nice fretless version of Norweigian Wood too (under 'Bogdon the Artist').

    Quite tempted to order one, just to have a play around with....

    Mark.

    Horace Panter book signing in Leamington

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Walked past Waterstones in Leamington Spa this morning, and noticed they had a new book "Ska-d for Life" by Horace Panter in the window. For anyone interested, he's doing a book signing & reading next Wednesday (22nd) in Waterstones Leamington.

    Would like to have been there myself (fond memories of learning Nite Klub years ago!), but I'm down South on that day. Doh.

    Mark.

    Boss GT6B

    in Amps and Cabs For Sale

    Posted · Edited by tredders

    [quote name='steve-soar' post='46981' date='Aug 17 2007, 09:06 PM']Well done. £125 is a fantastic price for a fantastic piece of gear. I love this unit and have taken the time to make it work for me. However when using it, less is more. :huh: This is an extreme machine so be subtle.[/quote]

    I've been looking at one of these for a while now, and have been put off by the "you really have to work hard with these" stories. This one was too good to miss, though. (I may be on PM to you Steve when I get this, looking for some pointers :))

    Mark.

    Boss GT6B

    in Amps and Cabs For Sale

    Posted

    [quote name='Floyd Pepper' post='46805' date='Aug 17 2007, 11:59 AM']Prospective purchaser has just dropped out so last offer before the bay. ( NB One of these is currently bid 160 GBP so possible bargain) Photo here;

    [url="http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o294/floydpepper_photos/DSC_4511.jpg"]http://i123.photobucket.com/albums/o294/fl...os/DSC_4511.jpg[/url]
    Cheers,
    Jim[/quote]

    hi Jim

    I will take this! Drop me a PM and we can sort it out.

    cheers

    Mark

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