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  1. Marc S
    @12stringbassist - I see you have a few instruments around you. Must be spoilt for choice. I take my Dano to every gig now. Had a really long double-set gig last Saturday... and they kept wanting more. The result was, that we ended up doing over 2 and a half hours (second set well over 90 mins). Boy was I glad I chose my Dano... for the sake of my left shoulder. As an aside. I fitted the LaBella Low Tension flats a few weeks back, and I really like them. They feel great on the fingers of the right hand. However, I have a feeling I preferred the sound of the rounds this bass came fitted with. So after the gig, I put the rounds back on, and I have to say, this is the one bass I think I prefer it that way. I will reserve my final judgement until I have gigged with the rounds again though - but I honestly think there's a bit more "bite" to the sound
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    https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/best-cheap-electric-ever-why-145747902.html Just adding this to the thread, out of interest....
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    The White Room - Hugh Cornwell & Robert Williams
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    I recall looking at the costs when they were still in production, and I think the cases were around £1k once you'd added postage and import duty - so they weren't cheap back then. The body size of a 1/2 case is still a fair size - so your bass may still be moving about quite a bit. Let us know how you get on - best of luck with it.
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    Hi Lawrie. Shame about the case. It would no doubt be tricky, trying to find another, since the basses were discontinued. I tried a few different strings on mine. I had spirocore Weichs on for a good while. Lately though, I had D'addario Zyex strings on it, and I liked them a lot. The TE cab is really nice. However, since getting the AI Doubleshot, I'm not using the TE cab at all.
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    Hi @Burns-bass Glad to hear you finally got a Czech Ease - I know you were after one for a while. Just wondering whether the case you have is repairable? I was thinking maybe fibreglass - to patch the "body" of the case? Many years ago, I used some fibreglass to repair the floor of my very first car -it was bloomin' tough stuff. Of course, it would depend on where the damage is, and the extent...... Best of luck mate. Hope you're well
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    I've liked the look of these Classic Vibe P basses, with the maple board & blocks. They're great basses too. If I needed an inexpensive gigging bass, this is what I'd be looking for. A pal of mine has one, and it has replaced his MIJ for most of his pub gigs, and he really rates it. Sadly for me, I'm having to opt for lighter weight, short scales these days. GLWTS
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    Trace Elliot Elf 1x10 bass cab. 300w 8ohm. Great condition. £185. Drop, now £175. Further Drop: Now £165 collected BUMP - £155 if collected this weekend. This is too good a cab to be sat unused. These are super compact, portable & Lightweight. (I think around 8kg). Built-in carry handle, and tough, hard-wearing covering. Surprisingly loud for its' size, and sounds great. I now have an Acoustic Image small cab - otherwise I'd keep this. Since acquiring the AI cab, I haven't used this. Prefer collection from North Cardiff (could possibly meet if & when travelling). No trades please
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    That's the tone - absolutely nailed it. Well done sir
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    Sadly, I can't remember anything from that long ago! Lol
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    Zoom 506 bass effects pedal for sale. Box & Great condition, with instructions. Collect from Cardiff. Can post - but that's expensive these days, and may not be financially viable - up to you though, if you're happy to meet costs.
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    Drop: £125 plus P&P. Further drop: £110 plus P&P. For sale K&K pickup & preamp. The pickup features a Piezo sensor plus a Microphone. The preamp allows the user to control the level of both piezo & mic separately, to get a perfect balance. The piezo is a great pickup, as you'd expect from K&K. But the added microphone is a real boon, as it helps capture the natural acoustic sound of your upright. Powered by a single PP3 9v battery, The preamp controls allow for fine adjustment of each pickup separately. It's really adjustable and I was always happy with the sound from it. The label on the preamp is a little worn now - but everything works perfectly. I have now sold the bass this was on - so I'm not going to use it.
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    Last bump before I sell this bass via an agent. Grab it now, while you can. It will be more expensive from the agent (he has requested that I remove it from BassChat, once he lists it for sale.
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    Yes, I agree @Paul S - my Dano could do with a forearm contour, but it's not a really sharp edge, at least. Glad you're enjoying your new Dano. As you say, they really do seem to cut through the mix. Perhaps a different sound to my P bass, or my P/J Mustang - but the Dano sits nicely in the mix, and the tone is lovely. I'm gigging mine tonight, for the first time since fitting the LaBella flats - so I'll see if the tone is as good as it is with the round wound strings.
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    Wow @msb - the original rounds from '98 or so. It's amazing they've lasted that long! Have you done anything to clean / rejuvenate them? I've never had any strings last that long.
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    Just by way of note. I had got used to the roundwound strings on my Dano, and I must admit, i quite liked the sound they produced, along with their fairly low tension. I wanted to try some flats on it, and I spotted a set of La Bella low tension flats on this forum (thanks @Schlippy) They arrived the other day, and I fitted them straight away.... They're higher tension than the rounds originally on the bass, and higher tension than my usual TI flats. I took the bass along to a living room jam last night, and was quite pleased with the tone, through my small practice amp. It definitely had more "thump" and less top end. So quite different from before the string change. I'm taking it to rehearsal with my 5 piece rock covers band tonight, and will be playing through a bigger amp - so I'll be able to make a better assessment of the difference in sound. So far though, so good... but I'm now thinking, this could still be the one bass I may end up preferring with round wounds lol 😆 EDIT: or am I just looking for an excuse to have two Danos... one with rounds, and one with flats?😉
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    Wow - that's amazing!
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    If that's from 1985, it's in great condition. I'm not particularly a fan, or someone who dislikes Pangborn's - but I quite like the look of that. Is it fairly lightweight, given that it's made of graphite?
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    I have heard other say that the truss rod rarely needs adjusting. I tweaked mine slightly a few days after getting it - just to make the action feel better for me. I also adjusted the bridge (ever so slightly) the other day. That was so simple - I just raised one of the screws a tiny amount. I worked, and I couldn't get over how simple that adjustment was. It may have been you @msb who said earlier, that the original bridge with the wooden piece sounds better - I originally thought about upgrading the bridge, but I really like the sound of the bass. It definitely has a slight acoustic "woodiness" to the tone. So I think I'll leave the original bridge where it is. @nilorius I was never a fan, due to not liking the design / shape.... but I am completely sold on the Longhorn now - seeing and hearing one played live, made me a convert - especially as they're so damn light on the shoulder, and so comfortable to play and easy on the left hand. As I've mentioned before, I'm just not playing my beloved Precision now. When I pick it up, I can't believe how heavy it is, and how chunky the neck is. Moreover, the sound of the Dano blows me away every time.
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    I tend to prefer low tension flats too. I previously had high tension flats on another bass, and found I developed some joint pain in my right hand fingers, after fitting low tension TI's, the pain stopped. I was just wondering, on a short scale bass, whether TI's might be a bit too low tension, and be too "floppy"? I suppose I should just get a set and try them.
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    @Paul S - I had originally wanted to swap the strings for some flats - possibly TI's (as they're my fave strings on my long scale basses) but at the moment, I have the strings that came on the bass. They hadn't had much use, and I've grown quite fond of the sound. I must get around to trying flats - but I'm now wondering whether TI's would be too low tension on a shortie. What do you think?
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    I'm not sure there are many differences - but the main one for me, is that my Chinese model has the truss rod adjuster at the head of the neck. Which means you don't have to take the neck off to adjust it. That's a bonus IMHO
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    Looks great @Paul S - bargain too. The tape is a fairly common problem, apparently, and also a fairly easy fix from what I've heard. I suppose the main issue would be sourcing the material? Used my Dano for a whole gig the other week (up until now, it has been mainly rehearsals and for a few songs, where I mostly play upright). I used it in my 5 piece rock covers band for the first time.... and they absolutely loved the sound. Got some nice comments from audience members too (and that doesn't happen too often when playing in that band). I'm still really pleased with my Dano, and looking forward to gigging it again
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    Nah, you'll be fine @msb - go on, take a quick look..... go on, go on, go on
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    Ah, @Paul S I wondered how long it would be, before you succumbed to the temptation! lol. Sounds like you got a real bargain there good sir. Hope you're really happy with it. I have to say, I'm hardly picking up my fave Precision now (should I sell? hmm). I gigged the Dano last saturday, with my Peavey MiniMax head and Acoustic Image cab, and it sounded absolutely awesome. Band members commented on how they could all hear me, and how well the sound cut through. (there was no room for monitors where we were playing). A fellow bassist was there, who I know a bit, also commented on how great the bass sounded. Really really pleased with my Dano, the Peavey head and the AI cab, which is so tiny, yet incredibly powerful for its' size. Only thing Paul.... I keep going back to look at that new Dano Longhorn, in red and with the f-hole. Doh!
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