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  1. Marc S
    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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    Hi, just wondering where you're based - as I'd like to come & try this bass?
  4. Marc S
    That is one beautiful bass - absolutely stunning colour. Love the grain thru the colour too Excellent job, putting that one together GLWTS and yet again, although I have way too many basses..... GAS strikes again
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    Where are you based?
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    On hold, pending usual
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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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    Monday am bump, and those photos I promised PM me if you want any more. PS. Alcytes - yes it can be played with a bow EDIT: The bridge height is also easily adjusted - I've got it set fairly high, for slap playing Setting it lower would take 2-3 minutes
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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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    Hi Alcytes. All's good thanks. Hope you're well too? I've not bowed it myself - I'll try this weekend The bridge is arch shaped, so you should be able to Pics next week
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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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    Nice looking bass Stega. To anyone interested, I haven't played this fine looking instrument - but I've met Stega a few times, and he's a great guy to deal with.... And he makes a nice cuppa too GLWTS mate
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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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    Great stuff! I'm envious that you got to play the bass that was used on such a great record! I'm amazed at just how much P bass necks seem to vary. But is it possible that a pro luthier has slimmed this one down a bit? Would be great to know. I prefer a C shaped P neck too...
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    Thanks for that wibbler21 - these Epi 110's are absolutely amazing, and I can't believe this hasn't been snapped up. Back from hols type bump
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    Lovely basses these GLWTS
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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?
  22. Marc S
    Maybe you could put a wanted ad in the wanted section too Rory? I've heard good things about those J-tone red pickups too. You can find them on ebay...
  23. Marc S
    This really is a departure from Limelights' norm Really like the look of this (mind you, I usually like Limelights anyway!) Wish I could hear this one too GLWTS
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    Yes, you can use a two way switch - I've got an ABY switch (which I rarely use lol) Bear in mind, getting the EQ an levels right for 2 instruments on one channel can be tricky! I have a really tiny head with 2 separately controlled inputs. It's a Euphonic Audio (EA) 550W Micro head In truth, it's fine as-is for DB, but can be a bit "flat" and hi-fi like for my ears, when plugging a bass guitar in So I usually end up using a DI / Preamp pedal to beef up the lows and low-mids
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    That looks quite similar to my first proper DB Mine was a Boosey & Hawkes Artia". Though I believed mine t be from the 1980's Looks nice, and as though it has seen some use, and has character Loved my B&H - wish I had room to have kept (her)
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