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    Ryan Martinie switches to Fodera

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    12 hours ago, funkypenguin said:

    Thanks, I'm really excited for her to arrive so I can start getting to know her! A lot of stars unexpectedly aligned to make this build possible, and I've got very high hopes!

    It'll be sometime between Jan and March, depending on Fodera's build schedule, and yes, I'll be sharing pictures and some sound clips once she's here!

     

    Ben


    What a great specification - I’m excited to see this when it’s ready.


    I have a relatively similarish Fodera myself - a 33” scale Emperor 6 Elite and the B is thunderous - I was a little nervous about buying a 33” scale initially considering the B but it’s amazing …I’d really like to play the Tony Grey 6 which is 30.75” scale to see how good the B is.

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    SOLD 2014 Fender American Standard Jazz Bass, Olympic White, Rosewood Fingerboard (US) - £890

    in Basses For Sale

    Posted · Edited by thebassist

    Bought specifically for a project that unfortunately won't be moving forward now.

     

    Apart from the dink on the underside (photographed), it's in great condition.

     

    Insured shipping or collection welcome.

     

    • Model: American Standard Jazz Bass (US)
    • Weight: 9lbs (bathroom scales)
    • Year: 2014
    • Finish: Olympic White
    • Body Shape: Jazz Bass
    • Neck Shape: Modern "C" Shape
    • Number of Frets: 20
    • Fret Size: Medium Jumbo
    • Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (24.1 cm)
    • Fretboard: Rosewood
    • Neck Material: Maple
    • Nut Width: 1.5" (38.1 mm)
    • Scale Length: 34" (86.36 cm)
    • Neck Plate: Standard 4 Bolt
    • Truss Rods: Posiflex Graphite Neck Support Rods
    • Truss Rod Nut: 3/16" Hex Adjustment
    • Pickup Configuration: S/S
    • Bridge Pickup: Custom Shop '60s Jazz Bass Pickup (Bridge)
    • Neck Pickup: Custom Shop '60s Jazz Bass Pickup (Neck)
    • Hardware Finish: Chrome
    • Bridge: HMV, High Mass Vintage, (Strings-Thru-Body or Topload)
    • String Nut: Synthetic Bone
    • Case: Molded rectangular SKB case
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    Feedback for Simonsbass

    in Feedback

    Posted · Edited by thebassist

    I bought a Strymon Zuma from Ben. Unfortunately it hasn't arrived but a full refund was provided without delay. My communications were very good with updates provided throughout.

    Feedback for: Thornybank

    in Feedback

    Posted

    Posted that I was after a post-2012 US Standard Jazz Bass and Chris came up trumps.

    Got a great, great 2014 Jazz in Olympic white with rosewood fingerboard.

    Great communication and super fast shipping.

    Thanks a lot Chris.

    NBD - Fender naturally, but maybe not…

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    On 22/06/2021 at 17:44, TheGreek said:

    Welcome to The 5er Club Lozz.

    My advice would be to put away all your 4 string basses - the temptation to pick up what you're familiar with will slow you gelling with the 5er. Expect it to take "some time" to become familiar with the 5er - it may feel like you're going backwards for a while but if you persevere you'll get there.

    Very good advice. I actually ended up selling all my 4s so I couldn’t do anything but play my 6er!

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    Returning To The Fold?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    23 minutes ago, spongebob said:

    Hi BC'ers!

    I've been out of the bass loop for around 18 months. 

    I essentially grew tired of my own playing, the band I was in, just everything, really.....I really needed a break from it, so sold pretty much all my gear through the site here. No regrets. 

    I've kept a look in occasionally, but obviously with COVID, all I've been doing is working 6 days a week, with no real interest in the bass world.

    However, of late, I've begun to look here on a daily basis.....browsing Bass Direct.....just getting a bit of a bug to play again. I'd done about 25-odd years before I stopped. An old drumming pal contacted me about some possible recording.

    Spotted a couple of items, the GAS has kicked in a little - I'd really like to almost start over, and really look at scales, technique, etc., which I never really bothered with before. Change my tone.

    My only problem that's holding me back is my own reservation - ie, the chances of playing out again post-COVID. Opportunities around here were drying up long before I stopped (part of my reason), and I couldn't face being just a home player. I've no interest in playing covers in pubs, either (done that xxxx times over). Not making this easy, am I?! Originals I love doing.

    Clearly, getting back in takes some cash, fine, but I'd want a decent bass - can't face anything less, as I'd only be selling it to upgrade weeks later!

    Apologies for the rambling post....I guess I'm just sounding out loud for some validation, and some ideas of what's possible looking forward. I feel I'm ready to start over, just a little hesitant that I'll end up back where I was before. 

    I completely understand where you're coming from and, apart from not selling all my equipment (I've kept my one bass and my pedals but all my amplification is gone), it could have been me writing this - I think I've played maybe 6 times since March 2020.

     

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    Trickfish vs Barefaced - Any thoughts?

    in Amps and Cabs

    Posted

    On 21/01/2021 at 10:54, Sibob said:

    Hi all,

    Bit of a long-shot this, but does anyone have any experience comparing Trickfish and Barefaced cabs?
    Specifically (but not exclusively, all thoughts welcome), their various 12" cab options in a gig setting.

    Many thanks
    Si

    Would it be possible for you to go to the bass gallery and A/B test them at volume?

    I’ve had and gigged two Trickfish TF112 cabinets and I liked the sound a lot but I sold them because they were too heavy for me at 36lbs.

    Courier Success!

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Really happy to read a nice story about a courier.

    I think couriers are largely as good as one another overall. For every negative about DPD, FedEx, Royal Mail, Hermes, there will be loads of positives that nobody talks about.

    Despite all the horror stories, I used Hermes for well over 70 packages in November/December and had 1 problem out of all of them. I sent maybe 10 through Real Mail and had 2 problems.

    I don't blame anyone - its just the way it goes :D

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