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    Feedback for Xzodar

    in Feedback

    Posted · Edited by Marc S

    Bought a roadworn jazz bass from Pete
    Really smooth transaction
    Such a nice, reasonable and genuine guy to deal with
    When I picked the bass up, I even got a really nice cup of coffee

    Top bloke to deal with
    I wouldn't have any hesitations in buying from Pete again
    Cheers matey

    Marc

    Edit: we had a great chat too....
    so if you're picking anything up form him,
    be prepared to have a good old chin-wag ;)

    'Worn' basses - hot or not?

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    Well, I went for that roadworn Jazz bass I was thinking about
    purchased from fellow bc member
    The finish is superb
    It really does look genuinely roadworn

    I can't believe just how well it plays
    I've heard others talk of this series being as good as they are talked up to be
    it plays superbly, sounds great
    ..... and I love it :)

    Would I swap it for a brand new, shiny, unmarked example?
    Nah....

    'Worn' basses - hot or not?

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    [quote name='Alfie' timestamp='1389288145' post='2332442']
    I wouldn't buy a reliced bass, but I am not vehemently opposed to them. It is just a finish option, like sunburst (which I wouldn't buy either)

    [/quote]

    I do like the look of some roadworn basses, as I've said earlier
    and I may actually be about to buy one :)

    Again, it depends on how "well" it has been done
    and there's a pic of a P Bass somewhere above that's in a totally OTT state IMO

    As Alfie says, it's really another finish option
    If you don't like them, well buy a pristine one
    There are plenty of pristine finishes and colours I would never buy

    Oddly enough, as someone else has already mentioned,
    Roadworn seems to work well with Fenders,
    but not so well on other guitars....
    Wonder why that is?

    Marc

    'Worn' basses - hot or not?

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    I didn't used to like the idea of pre-roadworn guitars and basses
    However, I've warmed to them recently
    and I guess it depends on the quality of the "wearing" and how convincing it looks
    I've seen a few recently, which look pretty good IMO

    I'm not a huge fan of Fenders, but I'm really fancying a roadworn jazz at the moment....
    They do look hot, to me :)

    SOLD - 3/4 Double bass hardcase

    in EUBs & Double Basses For Sale

    Posted · Edited by Marc S
    Ebay link removed.

    [b]NOW SOLD - PLEASE REMOVE[/b]
    thanks :)


    I've got one of these for sale
    They're from G4M and normally retail at around £99

    [b][s]£60[/s]
    [s]Price drop to £55[/s][/b]

    [b]Price Drop to £50[/b]

    It's hardly been used, and is in near mint condition
    Personally, I found it a bit bulky and difficult to cart about
    so I've ordered a padded soft case

    If you have a van or larger car, this case would be ideal
    It offers pretty good protection in my opinion,
    but as I say, it's a tad bulkier than I had anticipated

    Collection only - it's too big to post
    Alternatively, I could arrange a meet somewhere not too far
    from the Cardiff / South Wales area

    Cheers all
    Marc S

    Phil Jones Bass Briefcase WITHDRAWN

    in Amps and Cabs For Sale

    Posted

    Hi there,
    Please forgive my ignorance re Phil Jones gear
    but are these like the Markbass amps, in that you get a more powerful output
    when you add an extension cab?

    I'm looking for a small, portable, lightweight amp like this
    but want the added flexibility of adding an additional speaker cab, if poss

    Cheers

    Acoustic / semi acoustic / electro acoustic opinions please

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    I've got an Ibanez Electro-acoustic, and it's way louder than any unplugged Electric
    I often rehearse along with a cd or MP3 player, and I'd never hear my unplugged bass guitars
    The Ibanez though, is plenty loud

    When I'm jamming along with acoustic guitarists in the house
    it really depends on which guitarists I'm jamming with
    Some pals play rather heavier, but one pal who does far more finger picking,
    and plays much quieter - in which case I can hear my Ibanez fine

    The louder guitarists are exactly the same guys who keep turning their amps up,
    when we're playing live or rehearsing in the studio!

    Overall, I'd say it's a tad quiet, but it's a brilliant guitar
    and it wasn't expensive (just over £200)
    but it sounds great through an amp,
    although the E string seems a tad quieter than the others - just a tad though.....

    It plays & sounds like it cost twice as much,
    and I use it more than any other bass for rehearsing
    Wouldn't part with it!
    Hope this helps...

    Happy new year anyhow
    Marc

    1/4 size double bass

    in EUB and Double Bass

    Posted

    Hi, there's one on ebay at the moment
    [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stentor-1-4-size-double-bass-with-case-and-bow/331089890764?_trksid=p2047675.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D11%26meid%3D3598581897415489085%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D1005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D121236529826%26"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Stentor-1-4-size-double-bass-with-case-and-bow/331089890764?_trksid=p2047675.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222002%26algo%3DSIC.FIT%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D11%26meid%3D3598581897415489085%26pid%3D100011%26prg%3D1005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D5%26sd%3D121236529826%26[/url]

    There was also one on ebay last week
    Good luck with your search
    And Have a good Christmas

    Marc

    Absolute Bass Beginner

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted · Edited by Marc S

    Hi and welcome to basschat,
    and the world of bass playing

    As others have said here, try out as many as you can before buying
    Just see what feels most comfortable for you

    Re the hand size / neck dimensions question
    I'm amazed at just how much difference there is here

    Thinner necks are not necessarily "better"
    Again, this will depend on how comfortable it is for you, and what style you want to play
    but if you are looking for thinner necks, try maybe a Jazz bass
    or thinner still, some of the Ibanez range

    Also, consider secondhand
    I bought an Ibanez Soundgear SR500 for £200 on ebay
    - RRP was around £479 at the time!
    That has an incredibly thin / narrow neck

    Good luck with your search, don't feel rushed
    just remember to try as many as you can
    If as a beginner, you feel a little self-conscious of playing in a shop
    you can always ask to play unplugged for a while....

    Don't forget to let us know what you go for, and post some piccies
    Cheers

    thinking of quitting my band

    in EUB and Double Bass

    Posted

    [quote name='artisan' timestamp='1387724701' post='2314899']
    Well we played last nights gig & boy did i get a supprise :)
    We did a decent sound check for once,the guitars were massively quieter than usual & i was even asked if they were too loud !
    I just ran my rig with gain & master volume at 12 o'clock ,neither guitar got turned up at all,infact i actually asked the rhythm guitar to be turned up a little.
    The gig was awesome,the punters loved us & we sounded great,i couldn't stop grinning all night it was brilliant.
    The guys have promised me this is how it will be from now on - Result.
    [/quote]

    Great news mate! :)
    .... now lets just hope they stick to this way of working
    An early Christmas present, eh?

    Cheers
    Marc

    thinking of quitting my band

    in EUB and Double Bass

    Posted

    [quote name='artisan' timestamp='1387368363' post='2311103']
    Thanks guys.....
    Its a funny band though my brother & the singer are thick as thieves where i actually feel like an outsider sometimes.
    The will change the running order mid set but neglect to tell me what we are playing next,odd really but a shame as the band can be good.

    [/quote]

    I must admit, the more I hear about your band,
    the worse the whole thing sounds, to me anyway

    As you've said - they know how you feel
    and it's last chance for them
    Enjoy your gig, and you'll know how you feel after that.....

    It may be that because your brother is in the band
    they don't realise just how hard it can be to find a good double bass player
    and one who wants to play the same stuff at that....
    Perhaps it'll take you to leave, to realise what they're missing?

    You never know - they may come back in a month
    with their tails between their legs, and their amps turned down.....

    Hope this doesn't affect your relationship with your brother though
    Anyhow, good luck & again, let us know what you decide

    Marc

    thinking of quitting my band

    in EUB and Double Bass

    Posted

    [quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1387355142' post='2310925']

    Other than that, how about if both you and your brother both turn your volume down at a rehearsal, would the other guitarist notice if it's so blatant that all he can hear is himself?
    [/quote]

    Not a bad suggestion - if you can convince your brother to go along with it of course
    Don't forget to let us know what you decide to do
    We're all interested now!

    Cheers

    I Really Really Really Really Really want a Wal

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    I know what you mean
    Sometimes you just want a bass so badly......
    It'll probably niggle at you for a while
    but maybe you need to play one for a while?

    Do you know anyone who's got one, and will let you have a play for a bit?
    It could lead to a realisation that maybe you don't need one as much as you think

    It could of course make you want one even more
    But if the only way you could get one was to sell that lovely blue DB of yours.....
    .... no contest! The DB is far better than any bass guitar! ;)

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