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Unable to play due to injury, ill health or a condition?
Chiliwailer replied to Chiliwailer's topic in General Discussion
[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1407090718' post='2517249'] I can`t imagine how bad such a long-standing issue must be for you. [/quote] Cheers Lozz, I used to feel the same. With risk of sounding really cliché, it's amazing how people can adapt to certain situations. In my early 20's when it all started I thought I'd never ever get over not being able to play in a band again should it come to that, but when it actually happened to me and I had to stop playing, other things in life took over and I realised that I could be a hell of a lot worse off than I am and I became thankful for that. Other areas of my life actually moved on in a positive way. [quote name='Bassman Sam' timestamp='1407092200' post='2517267'] Sorry to hear about your problems. I had to stop playing for 3 years due to RA and I thought my playing days were over. I had a metal bar placed in my right wrist last year, fusing the wrist so I can't move it up and down. I am now playing up to 40 minutes a day but I'm never going to be back to the standard I was before the RA. I'm just grateful to be able to play again in any capacity. I hope you can get your problems sorted out, good luck for the future. [/quote] Thank you Sam, I'm also sorry to hear that you've really been through it. I liked your positive spin, I really get how pleasing it is to at least be able to play some of the time. Years ago I bought a bass from a guy who couldn't even hold his guitars anymore, I always thank God that I'm not in that terrible predicament, it helps me make sense of what is left and that it needs to be cherished while it is here, whether that be till the end or just a short while. Wishing you all the very best too. -
[quote name='0175westwood29' timestamp='1407083718' post='2517148'] love mine! will never be sold! [/quote] +1 The amount of the fun this bass can give is insane, as is the tone. Plus, it's one of the basses that is very hard, if not impossible, to copy and retain the vibe and quality. When playing along to the Californication or By The Way albums there is just no substitute!
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Unable to play due to injury, ill health or a condition?
Chiliwailer replied to Chiliwailer's topic in General Discussion
[quote name='essexbasscat' timestamp='1407086360' post='2517196'] HIghly recommend BAPAM, practitioners that specialise in health related issues for performers of the arts Best wishes for a good recovery [/quote] Thanks pal, I hope others can also follow that recommendation to benefit [quote name='timmo' timestamp='1407086418' post='2517197'] . I never thouight i would be given a second chance. Anyway, best wishes for the future [/quote] Great to hear that you too found a way to move on somehow, really makes us appreciate what we have eh? Thanks for you message, best wishes to you too. -
Unable to play due to injury, ill health or a condition?
Chiliwailer replied to Chiliwailer's topic in General Discussion
[quote name='Number6' timestamp='1407085578' post='2517190'] i am still trying to get some kind of diagnosis from a doctor.....been through all sorts of specialists and now awaiting a Neurologist appointment. [/quote] Oh my, I can well remember that situation and the awful uncertainty and sense of helplessness it brings. I really hope that the Neurologist can get to the bottom of it for you, after years of various Doctors it was a Neurologist who got me back on track and literally helped me to turn my life around. I wish you all the best too brother, I hope you get a diagnosis and path to recovery asap. -
Unable to play due to injury, ill health or a condition?
Chiliwailer replied to Chiliwailer's topic in General Discussion
[quote name='HowieBass' timestamp='1407078764' post='2517084'] have you thought about playing seated on a stool in a jazz combo or are you in so much pain that even that is a non-starter? [/quote] Thank you Howie, that's very kind of you. Unfortunately all playing positions cause issues. My nerve damage condition is affected by fixed positions and repetitive movements too, quite the combination! Playing seated causes one issue, standing another. Luckily, my lovely Precision weighs only 7.5lbs so on a good day, I am able to play standing with less repercussions. -
what was the first number you gigged on a bass ?
Chiliwailer replied to essexbasscat's topic in General Discussion
Great thread! Mine was at the singers birthday bash. Fight for your right - Beastie Boys -
SOLD 1980 Ibanez Musician Fretless - MC940 - £525
Chiliwailer replied to Chiliwailer's topic in Basses For Sale
[quote name='police squad' timestamp='1407075449' post='2517043'] . (mine hums too. I found out the other night) [/quote] Thanks for the post mate, very helpful as I had only presumed the hum was natural to the bass - but wanted to mention it for the sake of clarity and goodwill. EDIT: Not surprised it took a while to spot, it can be quite subtle, especially dependent on settings. -
Hi Folks, Please don't mistake this a sympathy thread, more so one where people can either get this matter off their chest or share similar experiences with others who are going through, or have been through the same. It might even turn out to be a friendly support outlet for those who are starting to cope with this scenario. I feel like I've come through the worst and that I'm relatively at ease with my reality, but of course it still frustrates sometimes, I'm only human! Up until around 2007 I was a dedicated player, I kept busy and had some amazing experiences. Though from 2000 I had serious issues with my back, neck and shoulder and mostly played in agony and on tons of prescribed drugs. Very long story short, I was finally diagnosed in 2008 with a severe nerve damage condition that causes much pain. My body was in a real bad state due to all those years of the Doctors not knowing what was wrong, I was on Incapacity Benefit and hadn't worked full time for 3 years. I was only 30 and needed a years worth of physical rehab just to get back to a decent starting point to build from. Bass took a back seat, I collected vintage guitars still, but playing was now at a minimum. Fast forward to 2010. I began full time work again and tried playing in a band for fun with old band mates. Due to my ongoing condition, I was unable to do both, the band had to go. I use strict pain management techniques and have made some incredible improvements to my life, but the band was one reality too far away, I couldn't guarantee that I could be in a good state to play each week and it became a hard task to be a committed member. It ended up being a detrimental force in my life and increased my pain and interfered with my work. Up until recently, I've played bass at home to MP3's using headphones and I play acoustic guitar. Given that some people are never able to play again, I consider myself so lucky at least to still be able to do this. From time to time old friends and I go to a studio and jam out for a few hours, it's always bliss. Problem is, one of my long standing issues is now stopping me playing at all. Hopefully a scan will show what I think it is, subscapular bursitis. I've most likely had it since 2000 but it may have got caught up in my nerve damage diagnosis which affects other areas of my body. If it is a 14 year old injury, there will be load of scar tissue and further problems / treatment ahead so I'm being real careful now. Since 2010 it has stopped me playing from time to time, but now it is so bad that I can't swim or play without awful side effects, and swimming is a major part of my pain management. So I'm currently not playing at all again, though this could well change over the next few months, but it made me think of others who are going through this and whether they need to vent? Cheers, Daniel
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***SOLD*** 1990 Fender USA - Jazz Bass Std - £600
Chiliwailer replied to Chiliwailer's topic in Basses For Sale
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Another high price: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=321475924915&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:watchlink:top:en
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Could be worth sending it to decent pickup maker for a custom rewind, meaning you can chose the level and tone character you're seeking whilst not having to replace the pickup or do any mods to the guard or body - Bare Knuckle do the job well for rewinds.
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You're spot on, just go about it as you would a regular truss rod. I use the 1&2 and then 3&4 strings fretted on the 1st and last fret to check out what adjustment is needed on each rod. People have various methods of checking out the neck relief via the strings, it's a great way to do it as the string in tension gives you a perfect straight line. I do it by sight and experience, others by business cards or measurements. Double the fun!
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Lurvely! 2 eq -
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sold
Chiliwailer replied to Jazzjames's topic in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale
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fender 78 jazz transition with micro tilt neck?
Chiliwailer replied to jassbass's topic in Bass Guitars
[quote name='jassbass' timestamp='1406546214' post='2512246'] The pots number is r1378226 So is that 78? Thanx [/quote] 26th week of 1982. 137 = CTS code -
Play as many as you can mate, we all have such wildly differing opinions on taste, expectations and choices, and these can sound quite foreign to others opinions. Obviously the more you spend, the better the wood and components. Some people notice the difference, some don't. But the 'level' you need to reach for is down to you and your bass needs. Play a load and you'll see where you fit into the market. Good luck finding that Jazz, they are sweet basses!
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These are hard switches to replace, tons of unsoldering is needed to get the board out and jack sockets out, absolute headache. It's a weird switch too, but is worth taking it apart as much as you can...there is a washer type thing that has a grip to keep the switch in place, sounds like that has come loose.
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I see you have a Ricky too, which is a lovely top quality bass. If you're used to the good stuff then a new pickup may not be the answer. Each bass has it's own natural tone, and if that tone isn't a good one, a better pickup will only highlight that more. Sorry for the negative post, but it can be like putting a Ferrari engine into a Ford Focus - yes it'd make a difference but you wouldn't get the full potential of the pickup and it may highlight weaknesses in the bass.
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***SOLD*** 1990 Fender USA - Jazz Bass Std - £600
Chiliwailer replied to Chiliwailer's topic in Basses For Sale
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***SOLD*** 1990 Fender USA - Jazz Bass Std - £600
Chiliwailer replied to Chiliwailer's topic in Basses For Sale
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fender 78 jazz transition with micro tilt neck?
Chiliwailer replied to jassbass's topic in Bass Guitars
Yeah, very hard to tell considering that dealers price anything old high regardless of the true value. I won't harp on about 70's prices as there's probably a ton of threads on here already doing that. An early 80's one could go for as little as £700 as a private sale (worst case scenario) or as much as £1400 depending on where it's being sold and who's buying it. If you're selling it, then priced to sell helps so pick a price you're comfortable with in that region and give it a pop. For insurance purposes always go high, in my opinion. In reality, we'll probably all have different ideas of value on a bass like this. -
[quote name='tom skool' timestamp='1405114440' post='2499032'] I love the look of the 51 precision but Im not sure I'd be happy with that tiny single coil pup. [/quote] Just a note on the original pickup if it helps....I have a Custom Shop '55 Precision with a stacked version of the pickup, sounds absolutely huge, especially with heavy flats. It knocked the stuffing out of my old 1966 Precision Bass so that went to the market...
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Stunning bass and definitely fuelling my GAS for another Ric