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    [quote name='Ba55me15ter' post='62069' date='Sep 18 2007, 10:36 AM']An excellent right-hand exercise I've been doing of late is the 'I Feel Love' bassline (as done by Flea on the live at Slane album). root root octave octave 5th 5th minor 7th minor 7th (start at something like 5th fret D on A string). Try doing it alternate fingering then try it raking. When raked, the finger pattern reverses every other time through.[/quote] Whats the best way to approach the LEFT hand fingering on this exercise? Anyone got any preferences. Tricky! Steve
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    If you want a good exercise for this try playing saw her standing there by the beatles without raking and using alternate fingering. I find this hard enough to play when raking!! Steve
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    [quote name='Mike' post='61892' date='Sep 17 2007, 08:44 PM']Steve, why? Why do you torment me so?[/quote] Sorry Mike, console your self with the incoming shuker! Steve
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    Heres a pic....more to follow of the dings in detail. Steve
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    [quote name='G MAjor' post='61790' date='Sep 17 2007, 05:30 PM']mint condition bass head, 800.00. delivered within 120 mile radius of london.[/quote] Interested in an EBS HD350 plus cash. Could do with some more headroom.... Steve
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    [quote name='hipbass' post='61727' date='Sep 17 2007, 03:49 PM']...................I would have thought the price was a bit too high personally - I tried the Sub passive & active [£150 & £250 paid], and neither of them sounded close to the Stingray although I did love the feel of the neck..[/quote] You got a passive sub for £150.00 That must go down as a massive bargain
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    Due to the imminent arrival of a 5 string metro this needs to be sold. Its a great playing great sounding jazz bass and I will be sorry to see it go. I have gigged it heavily and so its not in mint condition and there are some dings on it. Quite a few basschatters have played this bass and all have loved it. Anyway normally this would go for £1000 but due to the not perfect condition I am after £900 plus shipping. Will get pics up later. None of the dings are massive or really noticeable and in my opinion add character. Its oly white with tort pickguard. Not really interested in trades as its a case of one in one out at the moment. I am only selling this as its being replaced with another sadowsky. Thanks Steve
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    I owned this instrument and can vouch for the amazing sound it puts out. It's got wizard pick ups I believe and certainly looks the part for anyone wanting a new old fender!! Steve [quote name='Marcus' post='60496' date='Sep 14 2007, 05:45 PM']Hi Guys, just putting out a feeler for this rare and outstanding instrument..... I'm sure many of you will know the standard of the instruments John makes, the attention to detail in making these instruments puts the fender custom shop (even the masterbuilds) to shame.... John Doesn't take orders for instruments any more so you'll be lucky to get one from him direct and they are the proverbial rocking horse do dah on the 2nd hand market..... I'm selling because I'm committing to 1 instrument for my live work and as it's a tribute situation i've got to go with an authentic instrument..... Also I've just spent a fortune doing up a bass and I still want some Simms Led's to finish it off.... This Bass rings like a piano and resonates like no modern bass i've had..... it's just like a great pre CBS Jazz !! here's the bass on the bravewood site.... it's in the same 10/10 condition as it was built in..... [url="http://www.bravewoodguitars.co.uk/BlondeJtype60.html"]http://www.bravewoodguitars.co.uk/BlondeJtype60.html[/url] If anyone wants any further info or photo's then that's no problem, PM me, I'm offering it exclusively to the BassChat community for a week, if it's not sold here it'll go on ebay..... I'm really not looking for trades on any other instrument, but may consider a GK RB1001 mkII head or a RB 210 cab Cheers Mark[/quote]
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    [quote name='fleamail' post='56184' date='Sep 5 2007, 07:15 PM']Hello! Leave your feedback here![/quote] Great guy to deal with...sold mesa cab to him with ease! Steve
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    Just to add a different perspective to the debate I own a fender custom shop at the moment and its one of the nicest playing and sounding basses that I have owned. To my hands and ears it's much nicer than the standard US or deluxe models. I get the point about the number of models etc however :-) Steve
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    Urb

    birdy posted a topic in Feedback

    Just received an EBS HD350 head off Mike in a deal that was easy. Mike was a pleasure to do business and I would certainly recommend him!! Steve
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    Jazz Bass Value?

    birdy replied to philw's topic in Bass Guitars

    [quote name='philw' post='47919' date='Aug 20 2007, 08:22 PM']All, Any opinions on the realistic value of a bog standard late 90s US Fender Jazz in red with a white scratch guard. In good condition as far as I'm aware. Thanks Phil[/quote] Anywhere between £450 - 550 in my opinion. Steve
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    PM Sent re HD350.
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    Happy to recommend Steve. I have been having some lessons with him on a not regular enough basis and I am starting to see a benefit. Steve will tailor the lessons to suit what you want to learn and your ability. Steve
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    Birdys Feedback

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    I have had quite a few dealings with some of you on here and the old BW/BT sites. Let me know what you think! Steve
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    [quote name='Magnolia' post='44839' date='Aug 13 2007, 03:15 PM']Has this gone? Nick[/quote] Yes...Sorry Nick - I will amend the title now... Steve
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    Marcus's Feedback

    birdy replied to Marcus's topic in Feedback

    I have just concluded a deal with Marcus and he is a great guy to deal with. Great communication and very friendly. I feel 100% certain that you won't get ripped off by this guy and would personally recommend him. Steve
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    [quote name='dood' post='43080' date='Aug 8 2007, 10:30 PM']Where? I only see a google banner at the top of the forum.[/quote] Same here. Now if you can tell us how to get the porn and gambling please
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    [quote name='Marcus' post='42560' date='Aug 7 2007, 05:40 PM']PM Replied to[/quote] Hi Mate, txt message sent on this one! Steve
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    Pre Internet lay off....1977 - 1990 Satellite Jazz Bass Ibanez Destroyer :-) Gibson short scale thing Aria Pro II Another Aria Pro II Post Internet lay off and subsequent GAS from it..........2003 - Current :-) Some sort of Kramer Warwick Fortress Masterman Fender Jazz Black Maple MM Sterling Honey Fender Jazz sunburst MM Stingray orange MM Stingray sunburst Modulus VJ4 Fender Jazz 75 Warwick Thumb Bleached Blonde MM Stingray Black Sadowsky NYC Fender Jazz Deluxe MM Sterling Blue Modulus Flea 4 Silver Sparkle Sadowsky Metro ************************************* Fender Jazz 66 Fender Geddy Lee Jazz Fender Precision 68 MM Stingray Black Sadowsky Metro Maple Black Fender Jazz Fender Jazz 63 Overwater Progress 5 String Pre EB Stingray Fender Precision 73 Fender Jazz 1965 ******************************** MM Sterling RW Fender MIM fretless jazz *************************** Modulus Flea 4 1997 Black ************************* Bravewood custom 60s jazz ************************ The ************* mean I have still got.
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    [quote name='funkmunky' post='42517' date='Aug 7 2007, 04:15 PM']Want my Overwater instead Steve?[/quote] Hi Steve, I wouldn't have had you down as a flea bass type of guy?!? To be honest I am now involved in a potential swap/trade type deal on this which will either be concluded or not this weekend. I am just about to change the thread title accordingly. It may be for sale after this weekend! Thanks Steve
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    [quote name='NancyJohnson' post='41790' date='Aug 6 2007, 08:20 AM']That is a beautiful looking bass...been looking at something like that for some time. If you've got the old Tony Bacon Bass Book, there's something very similiar (and original) within its pages. P[/quote] I originally asked John to build me that exact bass but as we went on I decided to have no relicing. Mine is the same as that but in as new condition. If you can get to North Birmingham you are welcome to try it out. Steve
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    This one [url="http://www.bravewoodguitars.co.uk/BlondeJtype60.html"]http://www.bravewoodguitars.co.uk/BlondeJtype60.html[/url] is mine. I think I got the last custom order from John. It's a nice bass and I went for no reliccing as I prefer to do that myself by playing it.
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    Any other interest in this before I eBay it? Also, does anyone know what the LP pickup is worth on its own? I did a search and have no idea. Maybe I would be better off selling that seperately! Steve
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    Back for sale to anyone who is interested as the deal fell through. This bass is not in mint condition. Its good but there are some slight surface scratches and smallish marks etc but for a 1997 its pretty good. Anyone interested? Steve
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