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[quote name='miles'tone' timestamp='1494077040' post='3293059'] Yes, been there too. Careful what you wish for and all that! Me, I'm 1972 so ideally I'd love a 72 fretless Precision but they are a bit too pricey for me now. I've seen a YOB Fender Tele bass which is doable, but I fear I may not get on with just the one neck mudbucker. I'm keeping my eyes peeled for one that has already been bastardised with a second pickup (cheaper and more versatile) - if anyone sees one... [/quote] How about a 72 Musicmaster and defret it? Players ones can still be found cheap and early ones can have a great mojo. I used a 71 Musicmaster Bass solidly for a few years with a PJ pickup combo, sounded excellent and to the point that a decent Producer I did some sessions for said to me "make sure you bring that bass!". It would have made an awesome Picollo bass, and I had plans for that but then I was able to use long scales again following an injury and sold it to buy a vintage Fender long scale. Would have been a very cool bass to keep back then if I could have.,.,
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I once spent years looking at every jack plate on a Ric 4001 looking for 'RC' as that's March 1978. Eventually found a lovely Autumnglo bass with RC, and soon realised that owning a Ric wasn't as much fun for me back then as GAS'ing for one
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[quote name='Defo' timestamp='1492425805' post='3280100'] Left with a Vintage Deluxe. This happen to anyone else? [/quote] Kind of, but not.., . I had a B3K, which is a damn fine pedal, but always felt it was 'too much' for me in terms of versatility and power. Just swapped it for the vintage microtubes and it instantly suits me better. Both are killer pedals though.
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[quote name='isteen' timestamp='1493983982' post='3292354'] I use a Darkglass Vintage Microtubes as an always on mild drive. Does any of you use anything in combinstion with it (reverb, chorus etc.)? [/quote] I just got one of these lovely pedals and have enjoyed using it subtly with an envelope filter, very nice.
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Just sold my bass to Andy, given that it was a reluctant sale I'm chuffed that it went to such a good guy. I had previously bought a bass from Andy, so now I can say that for buying, selling, drinking coffee with and shooting the breeze Andy is highly recommended
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**Sold** Mike Lull PJ4 - P Body / J Neck
Chiliwailer replied to Chiliwailer's topic in Basses For Sale
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[quote name='itsmedunc' timestamp='1493989956' post='3292425'] On an incredibly [b]rear [/b]colour? I take it you don't like that colour then! [/quote] Lol,
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I just did a pedal trade with Dan after answering his advert. It's the first time I've done a straight swap trade and Dan made it nice and easy with friendly and prompt communication, service and honesty. Highly recommended. Cheers for the pedal!
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Based on this http://www.guitarhq.com/fenderc.html that colour was discontinued in 1969. Still got a bad feeling about the originalality of the finish, especially as you hardly ever see Poly crack like that... and on an incredibly rear colour too? Mmm......
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That one smells very dodgy Colin, you're right to be weary. I wouldn't ever call myself an expert, but having seen a large number of vintage basses I'm convinced that the finish and overall vibe doesn't look right at all for an original finish. I'm fairly sure that 71 seems late for a SFG, and custom colour plates were mostly white back then. Hope you still have that lovely '69
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Another perfect transaction with Davie. Top bloke as always
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[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1493723814' post='3290108'] No free time this month (medical matters that'll occupy most of May...), so here's mine, whilst I still can... [url="https://soundcloud.com/dad3353/evolution-all-things-must-pass"]Evolution (All Things Must Pass...) ...[/url] Enjoy. [/quote] Love it Douglas, great stuff! Best of luck with the medical matters.
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[quote name='SH73' timestamp='1493623769' post='3289416'] Congrats to the winner.😊 [/quote] [quote name='lurksalot' timestamp='1493653587' post='3289744'] Well done Chiliwailer , great track , it deserves the honours [/quote] Cheers fella's
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Hope you all enjoy the picture, it's Antelope Canyon in Arizona, and a precious place for the Navajo. Though I'm sure the picture will also throw up some other great inspirations.
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[quote name='Bucksend' timestamp='1493573097' post='3289189'] Hi all, I'm sure I read a post about this yesterday but can't find anything on it now! Looking for a pair of headphones for practice, don't need to be amazing, just do the job. £50 MAX, any advice? [/quote] Here's the thread... http://basschat.co.uk/topic/293348-headphones-good-for-practice-what-do-you-use/page__st__30__p__3155821__hl__panasonic__fromsearch__1#entry3155821 The cheap Panasonic Warren (Hiram) and I recommended now seem to be discontinued, and the last pair I got were utter sh*te compared to my last two pairs
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Picture sent to General Skol...
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[quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1493593837' post='3289360'] And the winner is... Chiliwailer..! [/quote] Cheers Douglas Well I definitely wasn't expecting that so thanks to all who voted. There's some great varied talent out there, Basschat could build one hell of a band or movie soundtrack
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[quote name='Mornats' timestamp='1493594125' post='3289361'] Well done! Top tune and very nicely produced too. [/quote] [quote name='Rikki1984' timestamp='1493617971' post='3289385'] Congratulations - a definite worthy winner. [/quote] Thanks fellas, I thought your tunes were top notch too. Appreciate the comments
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Our first single... whatcha think?
Chiliwailer replied to jonnyenglish358's topic in General Discussion
Use the comments that make you think. ignore the ones you don't click with, that always helped me anyway. Good job, so good luck -
***ON HOLD UNTIL FRIDAY*** Hand made in Seattle, this is a stunning bass. As well as having a top end tone it's very light weight with perfect balance (not always the case with light basses). The neck pocket states that this was made for the 2015 NAMM show, it's something special and the neck is the nicest I've seen on a Lull. I bought it new from Bass Direct in May 2015. Weighs dead on 8lbs. Ash body, maple neck with Jazz nut width 1 1/2". It has a Nordstrand Dual Coil bridge pickup and a retro fitted Lindy Fralin Precision pickup. It originally came with a Nordstrand Precision pickup, which though good quality was too modern sounding and coloured for me. The two pickups work so well together on this bass, it's a great match as you can now have a vintage style Fender tone or modern tone when both are on, or when the bridge is solo'd. It's worn flats all it's life so the frets are spot on. It now has rounds on for the sale. There is a small ding which I'll photo, nothing major at all and some superficial scratches and knocks. There is also a small mark on the neck where I smoothed out a tiny ding, it can't be felt at all when playing. It used to have a working toggle switch, which is no longer wired up, so there is a new hole in the pickguard. I will also include a black Mike Lull made pickguard in the sale which does not have the new hole. Comes with Lull certificate and Protec Case. This is a very reluctant sale. I've decided today to increase my share of the 'part rent/part buy flat' I live in so the funds from this bass will pay for the fees and solicitors. Those that know me, will know that I thought this was a keeper, but I recently cleared my savings out buying back my old 66 Precision, so rather than make that mistake again I'm selling this one. Not an easy choice, but a Lull won't be as hard a bass to buy again in the future. NO TRADES PLEASE - 100% genuine reason for sale. Sorry, I really can't post at the moment so it's collection only from Harrow, NW London/Middx. I'm close to Harrow & Wealdstone station which is 15 minutes from London Euston on a fast train. **CLICK ON ANY PICTURE TO BE LINKED TO MORE** [URL=http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/chiliwailer/media/Lull%20PJ4/IMG_1517_zpsrclhxc1r.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah227/chiliwailer/Lull%20PJ4/IMG_1517_zpsrclhxc1r.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/chiliwailer/media/Lull%20PJ4/IMG_1510_zpsuqm0a4ux.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah227/chiliwailer/Lull%20PJ4/IMG_1510_zpsuqm0a4ux.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
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[quote name='Kev' timestamp='1493477804' post='3288661'] Surely it would be dodgy pots though, for it to be the same for each pickup? Which seems highly unlikely, unless an issue with one somehow has a knock on effect on another. [/quote] But they work in a chain, the signal has a flow.
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Possibly a dodgy pot If you have a soldering iron though you may want to go over the solders in case of a dry joint.
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Our first single... whatcha think?
Chiliwailer replied to jonnyenglish358's topic in General Discussion
It takes a lot to get a band to that stage, so you've done really well to get there, nice one. So much is about taste though isn't it? It's not the type of music I'd listen to but the singer can sing, you guys have made something as a unit and the tune has a catchy element. My main thoughts are that the guitar delay and some parts are too obvious, stripping back would have worked well. You played the bass well, and I see how it matches up with the guitar vibe, but that delay might just have you guys playing in a way that is verging on self indulgent and doesn't back up your singer (though must be fun to play loud, right?!). My advice would be the age old 'less is more' and to play purely for the song and the singer (because it's that kind of music). Also, get a critical producer who will challenge you, not just a guy who will make the sound good and hit record. (Edit - 'press the record button!'). If that's your starting point, you guys will progress great and have a lot of fun along the way so keep it up -
Nice bit of history that's in the right hands I'd say
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[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1493470074' post='3288591'] I did try LaBellas on it first off as I'd liked them previously but they didn't quite feel right to me on this bass. I preferred the TIs to the rounds it's currently sporting but if I keep it I think I'll give chromes a go. [/quote] I like TI's, but oddly never as much on my 60's basses. I reckon Chromes might seal the deal for you, they compliment my 66P very well. Good luck with the sale, or working it out.
