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  1. Marc S
    Looks a good price for a vintage neck. That Mr Torres put his stamp on so much... he must have been working extra shifts at the Fender factory
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    Ah, I must admit - I'm terrible at home-recording / tech type stuff. However, in a couple of weeks, I'll be doing a video with one of my bands, at a really decent studio & venue (Acapella Studios , Cardiff) I'll share that as soon as I can. I did once own an Eminence @JPJand I have to say, I really liked it, but I definitely prefer the BSX. It feels a more solid, better construction (the bridge on the Eminence always felt a little "lightweight" to me. Plus, I really like the sounds from the BSX. I particularly like the wide ranging EQ settings. The pre-amp seems really nice, and the pickup has a nice, natural sound to it. I'll see what the studio engineer says about it. I met him before, when I had a jam session, using my Ibanez Upswing. He really liked the sound from that, although not quite "upright-like" he thought it had a great sound of its' own.
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    Just a quick update as to my thoughts on this bass. I'm really so glad I went for this fabulous Upright. I'm really enjoying playing it, and I love the sound. Not gigged it yet, but had a kitchen practice with singer/guitarist and fiddle player..... both band-mates said the bass looked interesting and really nice, and both commented on how good it sounded. What has been a real boon with this upright, is the fact I can pick it up quickly, from the A-frame guitar stand, and just sit on the sofa and play it. I don't need to stand up to play it Pizzicato - as the body is so small, I can just play it easily. It's something that is encouraging me to play more often, even if just for 10 -15 mins at a time. I can jam along to YouTube or the radio, as I have the remotes to hand on the sofa next to me. One thing I might do in future, is to change the strings for something lighter gauge.
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    Beautiful Truth - The Proclaimers
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    The sun always shines on TV - A-ha
  6. Marc S
    Price drop £40. Tweed hard bass case for sale. In great condition, apart from a few light surface marks. The corners are in great nick. I've had this a while, and have rarely taken it to a gig, I've really only used it to store a bass. Looks like the previous owner didn't use it much either. Really nice padded lining in this one. It looks very similar to the Fender Tweed hardcase, but I'm sure it's not a Fender - it looks like a G4M one to me. (They're around £70). I don't have the key (I think) but I'm sure you could get one. Collection only, from Cardiff North (but might be able to meet, if & when I'm on my travels) No trade offers please - I'm attempting to free up some space
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    Just thought I'dd add some pics taken by me too..... to show the neck really is in superb condition. If I was in need of a Jazz bass - I'd be keeping this neck, and hunting a suitable J body - but I mustn't acquire any more gear, and need a clear-out.....having just bought a new Upright!
  9. Marc S
    Since acquiring my Classic series P bass, I have absolutely loved it. However, I decided to try a similar, but slimmer neck on it, and bought this lovely example from @dmc79here on BC. This neck is lovely, and felt just right in my left hand. But you guessed it - my P bass didn't quite sound the same with the slimmer J neck, despite being all maple like the original. So there is definitely something in all the discussions about wood types and chunky vs slim necks - or maybe each body and neck are carefully selected to match at the factory? It's in absolutely mint condition, with no marks I can see, and no fret wear. Not looking to make a profit on this, so I'm asking what I paid for it. Here's the original ad by dmc
  10. Marc S
    Nice. The binding around the body really works on this bass. GLWTS
  11. Marc S
    Here is the BSX alongside a standard P bass. What I forgot to mention earlier, is a real boon - I can play this upright while sat in comfort on the sofa. It's just the right height with endpin retracted and the bottom of the body doesn't get in the way....
  12. Marc S
    Included with this bass, was the bracket to fit to a stand (it will bolt onto a cymbal stand). But so far I'm finding I like the removable tummy-rest. It's quite comfortable, and you can angle it to your preference. With the endpin retracted, the bass will sit in a standard A-frame guitar stand. Also attached a photo of the controls. T, M & B knobs have a centre position too, which I'm sure will help.
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    They're not too heavy. It's about the same weight as my Ibanez Upswing - albeit the Upswing weight includes stand. Yes to the gigbag - they come supplied with one. They also break down like the Eminence - you can fit them in a golf case, for taking on aeroplanes. I had an Eminence, which was great- however, I think this feels more "solid" & sturdily built. Love the sound from it - practicing in the house, it really sounds like a full bodied upright. Really glad I bit the bullet on this 😀
  14. Marc S
    It's a BSX (brand) Allegro model. They're only sold by Bass Direct, I think. This one was 2nd hand (they rarely come up).
  15. Marc S
    I have searched for ages for a portable, EUB type upright that sounded and felt like an acoustic upright for ages. I've been round the houses, and had settled on my Ibanez Upswing.... although it doesn't sound that much like an acoustic upright, and didn't feel like one either. Interestingly though, I quite like the way it sounds, and band mates and punters alike have said the same... I've really enjoyed playing it, and it certainly has been portable. Funnily enough, I've always had questions, comments and compliments whenever I've gigged it. Last Friday, 6 or 7 people in the audience came to chat to me afterwards. But just the other day, this bass came up - and they don't turn up 2nd hand very often. So I took the trip and tried it. Straight away I could tell I was going to like it, and now, at last, I have a portable upright which sounds and feels like a true acoustic DB. The controls are good, and make the sounds from it really flexible - volume, treble, middle and bass. And I'm liking what I get at home through a small amp or headphones. Can't wait to put it through a big amp, at a venue. Unplugged, it's loud enough to practice along to a youtube video. My only decision now is whether to keep the Ibanez Upswing - because I've rather grown to like it.... doh!
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    Travellin' Man - The Dead South
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    Accidents will happen - Elvis Costello & The Attractions
  18. Marc S
    I'm doing the same thing - doubling up with bass guitar and upright (usually my EUB these days). I had an "A-B BOX ABS-520" for a while. It's like other ABY pedals - but it has separate level contols for each input. Of course, EQ may be quite different for each instrument. However, it's tiny & lightweight, so may be OK for some scenarios. I recently bought an EBS Micro Bass pedal from this very forum. It's an ABY, but with a built-in pre-amp. This seems ideal - but there are lots of dials & buttons on it, and it'll take a wee while to get used to. (I keep setting the wrong EQ to the wrong channel - Doh!) My favourite solution though, was getting my MarkBass EVO1 head. It has 2 separate channels, with separate EQ controls, plus some pre-set amp tones, and I really like it. The only downside for me is that it lacks illumination on the control panel, and tweaking the controls on a dark stage can be challenging. This solution for me though, is my favourite. The EBS Micro Bass pedal is my reserve plan, or for when I'm travelling light, or without an amp.
  19. Marc S
    Is that body hollow, or partly chambered @Clarky? Just wondering whether this sounds quite DB-like? Interesting looking bass.
  20. Marc S
    3.55kg - wow, that's lightweight. Great looking bass GLWTS
  21. Marc S
    Down in the tubestation at midnight - the Jam
  22. Marc S
    I can confirm the necks on these basses are lovely to play. I'd heard the shape described as being a "modern C" shape / profile, and it certainly felt a lot like a Fender US Pbass I once had, which was the description given to the neck on that bass. It's quite slim, front-to-back, very easy on the left hand. There are times when I really wish I could have justified keeping mine, and I often ponder buying another... but I really mustn't! lol Really surprised this is still here.
  23. Marc S
    Telephone girl - Eddie & The Hot Rods
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    Hanging on the telephone - Blondie
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    Walk like an Egyptian - Bangles
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