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As others have said - instruments are there to be played, unless you've got one in a glass case. I mostly gig my Fender Roadworn P - so I'm not so bothered about bumps & dings. Theft is something I'm always conscious of - It's so easy for someone to break into a car, or pick something up when backs are turned Sometimes, I think I'm paranoid about it. I think gigging a bass worth so much might make me even worse! lol For gigs where I'm dubious about the crowd / venue, I have a couple of cheaper basses - though I'd still be upset if anything happened to my Squier CV P bass I don't own a Pre-CBS but this would be a real quandary for me too - I'd want to play it live, but would be distraught if it got pinched
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SOLD, mods please remove - KYDD Carry On EUB
Marc S replied to Marc S's topic in EUBs & Double Basses For Sale
Bump. Just looked at the website for these unusual little instruments This bass would now set you back $1,995 US Dollars - and presumably, a hefty import charge, plus P&P !!! Grab yourself a bargain This one is in great condition - looks new, apart from a couple of small marks on the back of the body (out of sight) -
Hi there kaomny - hello from South Wales (where it is currently rather grey, damp & drab) I took a break of over 20 years, for the same reasons. Fortunately, you picked up your bass again much sooner The trick now, is to keep picking it up despite distractions and "orders from on high"! Welcome to BC Marc
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Years back, in my first era of bass playing, I had a Fender Musicmaster. It was quite old back then (early 80's) At the time, I sold it to get a 34" scale bass. Now wish I'd kept it. At the time, I felt it lacked a bit of bottom end Though that was probably due to string choice, set-up and my inexperience with amps / EQ'ing I've got a SS Jazz that I don't use much - its just nice to have it there lol It certainly lacks nothing a 34" has. Yes, it's lightweight and I don't have to stretch my left hand as much But short scale feels a bit odd to me - I can over-stretch or over-shoot notes if I'm not concentrating I've got a 32" Medium scale P bass, and I find that's an effortless switch from long scale EDIT: Some of my "problems" re scale length may be due to the fact I also play DB
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Fender Precision Bass - MIJ 1991 '62 Reissue
Marc S replied to lazarusmichaelides's topic in Basses For Sale
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Fender Precision Bass - MIJ 1991 '62 Reissue
Marc S replied to lazarusmichaelides's topic in Basses For Sale
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SOLD - Mods please lock. Epifani UL110 lightweight bass cab
Marc S replied to Marc S's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
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Nice looking custom bass there Dave. I suspect that many of us don't actually "need" another bass But I understand your desire to get another one to replace the one you had years ago I spent ages trying to track down a Shaftesbury Rick, like I had in the early 80's - took me years in fact Now I have one, I rarely play it! lol I'm glad that P special isn't in a shop near me Ooooh, looks great
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SOLD, mods please remove - KYDD Carry On EUB
Marc S replied to Marc S's topic in EUBs & Double Basses For Sale
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I've recently become a real fan of the P/J pickup arrangement. It really is so flexible Each time I now play a straight P at rehearsal, jam or gig.... I wish I'd brought my P/J instead lol Don't see many of these around. I don't need one, but if I came across one in a shop - I'd have to try it If it played well, I must admit, I'd be tempted. As they get older, the value / price will increase, I'm sure
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I've found this problem a few times - not just on Precisions, and not just on my own basses (sometimes a pals bass, or at an open mic, or one in a shop) Others have also said they had this issue, and found it was solved with a good pro-setup, with new strings.... Getting the pickup height right can be an important factor too. If the top of the pickup is fully adjusted to be too far away from the E string, the signal may be weaker. But beware, as if it is too close this can have an adverse effect too. Especially with heavier gauge E string - if it's too close, a powerful magnet may stop the string from vibrating freely. I've heard people refer to this as "choking" I've fitted Entwistle PBXN's and JBXN's to both my P/J Precisions. Try the PBXN and don't let the low price tag fool you. You will need to rout a deep channel in the middle of your pup cavity - but the deep, huge magnets on PBXN's give them a BIG output. Best passive pups I've ever come across..... Start with the simplest of options though - a set up
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SOLD, mods please remove - KYDD Carry On EUB
Marc S replied to Marc S's topic in EUBs & Double Basses For Sale
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I'm generally louder with a pick too. Or is it that in certain songs, pick playing means some frequencies cut through better? But I just tend to use my ears to judge, and tweak the volume control on the bass to suit.... Helps if you can sound check both options too
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I took this in trade a few months back, from Gary (V8 bass) on this very forum However, I'm struggling to swap between playing 3/4 DB, and different scale length bass guitars... In truth, I'm tending to overshoot notes much of the time - I'm just stretching too far So I guess this amazing little instrument may suit someone wanting to try out DB / EUB or someone used to short (30") scale? As I say though it is a very interesting and amazingly portable DB / EUB - the most compact and lightweight I've seen Sounds quite frelless BG-like, but with EQ'ing and a bit of sponge near the bridge sounds a bit more DB-like Check out KYDD's website for full info - I'll take some pics later In great condition as from when Gary owned it (hasn't left my house since) 30" scale length Super lightweight Comes with Coffin carry gigbag and protection tube Also comes with Manfrotto Tripod stand Strung with Gary's original strings (La Bella?) And I'll throw in a set of D'Addario chrome flats Would prefer the buyer to try it out & collect - but am willing to sort something else out....
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I have one of these, in sunburst. They are absolutely amazing basses. Mine is the best P bass I've ever played. Wish I could justify owning another, as these look lovely in roadworn Fiesta Red. Don't know the weight of mine, but it's the lightest Fender P I've ever picked up. The neck feels lovely too. GLWTS
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SOLD - Mods please lock. Epifani UL110 lightweight bass cab
Marc S replied to Marc S's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
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Hope you've started learning the songs & rehearsing with the band and hope it's working out for you. As you're a "dep" I don't think you should get bored - particularly as you're quite new to playing... Maybe join another project too - a start-up band, playing more of your favoured genre If I were you, I'd be pleased that experienced musicians have asked you to do this.... And you will learn far more, playing in a tight, established band than you would in a band of newbies, or just playing on your own Let us know how you get on, and best of luck
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I've played it live, in several bands - it always seems a fave, wherever I end up playing it, audience sing-alongs and clicking fingers aplenty Haven't listened to Peggy Lee's version for ages (must rectify that) - but I've never played a version that raises by semitones. That would be harder to play! I've always thought its a great tune on DB - almost written for the instrument
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This is excellent news - so pleased for you Maybe pop back to where the gear had been stashed and take a photo - just to let the police know for sure.... Who knows, maybe someone saw suspicious behaviour, like some people hanging around, looking for your cabs?