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  1. Clarky
    [quote name='thisnameistaken' post='1353391' date='Aug 27 2011, 10:37 AM']The jazz in that first clip sounds terrible. That's the only bad thing I have to say about anything I've heard her do.[/quote] Agreed. She is an amazing talent but that is a nasty, scratchy/plonky fretless sound
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    Very nice Barrie. Looking at your gear list now, just how big is your music room?
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    Ooh that's mighty purdy
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    [quote name='alyctes' post='1352957' date='Aug 26 2011, 08:05 PM']Arrived safely. Nice packing. All as advertised, and it's been a pleasure. The only weird bit is I can't post feedback [/quote] I'm seeing Bo on Sunday so I will tell him
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    [quote name='Mr Bassman' post='1352928' date='Aug 26 2011, 07:44 PM']Frets? who needs frets? get them ripped out! Seriously tho, get the frets sorted and play the hell out of it for another 50 years[/quote] I like the idea of me still playing bass at 98! My mind is made up. Is going to The Gallery at the earliest opportunity
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    Petty clear consensus emerging here. I probably would be more circumspect if it were all-original but its not (as its a refin) so I am inclined to have Mr Petersen look over it. Thanks you all for helping clear up my thoughts
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    [quote name='Conan' post='1352662' date='Aug 26 2011, 04:06 PM']Replacing the frets on a fretted bass so that it can be played is hardly what I'd call "chopping and changing"! But yes, it does depend on what you see as the medium to long-term future of this bass. If you want to keep it for another 10+ years and play it regularly, I'd say go for a quality re-fret. If you just wanna keep it long enough to sell on at a tidy profit - then obviously keep it as "original" as possible until that time. Which probably means that you shouldn't be playing it! Not sure I understand the mentality of keeping good quality musical instruments in the loft as an investment though... [/quote] Its a year-of-birth bass and I have no intention of selling (unless a disaster scenario hits the Clarky houehold, heaven forfend). I intend to grow old (OK, even older) with it so I do want it play-able above being seen as an investment
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    [quote name='Hobbayne' post='1352602' date='Aug 26 2011, 03:38 PM']If it is a working instument and you wish to play it, get it refretted. If not maybe you should just forget about it.[/quote] It is a working instrument (I'm not precious about playing it in dives even if its vintage, its meant to be played)
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    [quote name='BassBod' post='1352570' date='Aug 26 2011, 03:21 PM']If its going to wear flats, then I wouldn't - provided it plays ok with a medium/high action. Otherwise I'd get it re-fretted (and have the fingerboard checked over for level at the same time). That's the sort of problem I like.[/quote] Thanks! Its wearing TI Jazz Flats and the action is medium/low - I guess taking the action up to medium would be your and Chris_b's advice then
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    My '63 Precision has got very little fret life left and buzzes on the A string at the 7th-9th frets. It is in obvious need of a fret stoning but in truth would probably benefit from a complete refret. However, its vintage innit so should I put up with a small amount of fret buzz and keep the bass as true to its original state as possible (I hasten to add its a refin, although all-original bar the paint) or should I say stuff it, its for playing and it needs a new set of frets? Poll added of course as its a Friday
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    Buzzing behind a fret (ie, towards the nut) can happen if the frets are worn unevenly (or not properly seated). A fret stoning (cheaper than a nut replacement) by a good technician/luthier will sort this out
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    Lucky fella
  13. Clarky
    Would be better if you posted feedback in Si's feedback thread [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=73723&hl=0353203"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...&hl=0353203[/url]
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    Reason I asked is that I will be playing in an all-acoustic Rattlin Bone blues offshoot (vox/guitar; vox/sax; trombone; DB) and a small combo is probably sufficient with no drummer (rather than me bring my Acoustic Image head and EA speaker rig). So I'm chewing over my options. Sounds like both the Cub and Briefcase would work but maybe the extra headroom of the Briefcase would be helpful? Thx
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    The Cub and Briefcase both rate at 100W and both have two 5" speakers (I think!) - so whats the difference and why is the Briefcase louder? Just intrigued ....
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    [quote name='alyctes' post='1351083' date='Aug 25 2011, 10:34 AM']Bought, and awaiting delivery [/quote] Thanks Michael!
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    [quote name='wateroftyne' post='1350529' date='Aug 24 2011, 05:50 PM']Flats have no treble, and rounds have no bass. So, either way, you're screwed.[/quote] half-rounds. Thats floored you!
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    People will happily buy cars which - in most cases - immediately depreciate more than the £1600 mentioned in the OP. Its all about what makes you happy. I have spent £3k on a beautiful double bass and similar on a year-of-birth (1963) Fender Precision. To me they are worth it as they make my life better
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    We play to tapes as we have lots of sound effects (rain, screams etc) and there is a drum backing (to which our drummer plays and embellishes). At a recent gig, someone (possibly the drummer, ahem) had us playing two beats behind the tape for an entire song. It was excruciating to play but - guess what - the audience didn't notice and gave a big round of applause at the end!
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    [quote name='Grendel' post='1349896' date='Aug 24 2011, 08:54 AM']location?[/quote] From previous posts I know he is in Germany, if that helps any?
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    Update: I have put an interested BC'er in touch with Bo so this may be gone later today
  22. Clarky
    [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rickenbacker-4003FL-Fretless-Bass-BlueBurst-Finish-/150652694730?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item231399b0ca"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Rickenbacker-400...=item231399b0ca[/url]
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    I am advertising a six year-old Ashbory bass on behalf of the frontman in Rattlin Bone, Wily Bo Walker (who is also a bass player). Comes with case and three extra three sets of silicone strings (helpful, as they can be hard to get hold of and what's more cost £16 a set [url="http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/products/1899-dearmond_ashbory_bass_strings)"]http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/products/18...y_bass_strings)[/url]. The bass is blue in colour and hardly used. You know the score with these - superb DB tone emulation and a lot of fun, as long as you don't have fingers like sausages! Bo is after £150 plus post (which shouldn't be much as its so small, probably about a fiver). Other Ashbory's on BC have gone for about this level but don't typically include well over £40 worth of extra strings. I can vouch for Bo 100%. Please drop me a PM if interested and I will pass on Bo's contact details. Here's a pic of the bass: [attachment=87700:ASHBORY.JPG]
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    Germany Calling

    Clarky replied to Low End Bee's topic in Gigs

  25. Clarky
    I have a BCer coming to view my Wal on Friday but alas I guess this will be sold by then
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