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  1. I grew up on pedal steel and gave it up when I realised I hated country music, sorry for any out there who love it. Lap steel is not the same as pedal steel. It's as different in its on way as Dobro. Your best bet is to shop around and find an old pedal steel from a decent maker that can be serviced. They are like piano''s all rods and levers underneath but the basic bit of the instrument doesn't warp or wear out so old is good. Sho Bud, Emmons or an old Fender E9th tuning is ideal. Don't forget there is a C6th tuning as well ( and double necks) which is more disposed towards Jazz. If you can find the recording look up Buddy Emmons album 'Minors Aloud' its not my thing but it will give you an idea of non country steel.. If you are serious there is only one way to get in and that is to take the plunge -its not cheap but a pedal Steel is really not the same, its a totally different instrument and you either get one or you don't. Finally tuning a pedal steel is not like tuning a guitar, more like a piano you have to tune to Hz not keys on a guitar tuner or it will be out and sound like shite. You need a top notch tuner or the sound of cats screwing will forever reign.
  2. Saw this back in the early 80's they were about.
  3. I have & have had a few pre cbs P's from 59-65. The only modern instrument out there that hits the P mark square on is the Moollon. The tone and feel is there in spades and better IMHO than a custom shop. Nuff said.
  4. Guys can anyone recommend someone good for a regret on my 77 ray. She's just go to that point where I can't put it off any longer.
  5. Sold my 1965 P Bass to Arnaldo. Great Buyer, good communication and a fine fellow. Buy/Sell with confidence!
  6. Lots of interest but it still here for now.
  7. Demeter + Bergs...... end of story for me.
  8. This is my L series 1965 Fender P bass - Weight 7.8 Lbs This bass is simple the best P of its age I have ever come across. Not only is is a really good one in terms of aesthetics but its got an incredible action and its super light and resonant. ( I need to weigh the bass , but its the lightest P I've played) Everything is original down to the last screw and it's all complete including hard case. The sunburst is bright, the frets are original and in great condition having been on flats its whole life. The fretboard is something else. Gorgeous figured rosewood and there is a bit of flame in the neck. I keep using superlatives about this instrument but they are genuinely deserved its a cracker and sounds incredible - Proper Jamerson P thump. This bass, given its quality could sell for bit more but think I'm being realistic. I am also selling my 1966 Ampeg B15n ( all original) so you cab do the whole package if you feel the urge. Talk to me about shipping depending on where you are - but anywhere it goes it has to be fully insured. Ideally collection would be best, insurance won't replace this bit of history. Cites is gonna bite I'm afraid and I don't have a certificate. It has one chip in the lower horn at the back and flaking of the chrome on one knob. Other than that a few minor dinks and rubs but nothing through the paint. There's a bit of checking on the back of the headstock.
  9. This is my Ampeg B15 1967 in full working order - gonna regret this.....She thumps especially with that P and bit of foam rubber. This amp has been a joy and I have kept it at home to play along with my 1965 Fender P (seen in the pictures and also or sale - don't ask or I might cry....) The amp works fully with no issues, the transformers are original, the speaker is original, even the illuminated plastic light is all good. I've had this for a few years and I have had my fun and its time to pass it on. This is the 1966 version when they made it covered in black tolex with a gold trim so its a rare beast. There is no dolly, but the catches work although they are a bit loose and the carry handle on the top has lost its leather. Powered by a step down transformer. Its a good price pls no silly offers. I don't want to ship as valves will get knocked or something silly, a meet and hand over would be best.
  10. I have been suffering with cramp in the plucking hand, doing stinky poo loads of work on my right hand technique to try and improve the efficiency of my playing. Its working, putting less stress on my hand.
  11. Thanks but he's north of Peterborough, bit far out. But thanks for the suggestion!
  12. Anyone know a proper funk guitarist based in Essex, not Function stuff all modern funk, strong leads.......
  13. That's a lot of bass for the money.
  14. This is my Sire Marcus Miller P7 with new tour tech gigbag. I bought this as a spare for my Moollon and I'm now getting another Moollon so it won't get used. Its' almost brand new with just the slightest witness marks on the scratch plate. Playability and sound is great with superb palate of sounds. I'd prefer collection but at this price postage will be extra.
  15. OPEN 2 OFFERS _ SALE ONLY I have this great 4 string Steinberger Synapse in Blue Burst. It has a maple body and graphite neck. I bought it as a travel bass and it is overhead locker compatible. I know that because I flew with it several times. This one comes with a proper hard case. it has a couple of minor dings on the Botton but other than that perfect. Its a sweet hifi sounding bass with a nice growl. Acquired from Mr Bassman of this parish couple of years ago. Priced to sell as I have incoming. Steinberger Synapse XS-1FPA Bass Specifications Neck Materials: Cybrosonic Patented Graphite U-Channel w/adjustable trussrod, 3 Piece Hard Maple. Neck Joint: Set Neck Fingerboard: Phenolic Fingerboard Radius: 14 inches Frets: 24, medium jumbo Scale Length: 34 inches Body Wings: Hard Maple Body Top: Flamed Maple Pickups: EMG 40P External Controls: Master Volume, Mag/Piezo Pickup Blend, Active Hi Cut/boost, Active Lo Cut/Boost Internal Controls: Two trim pots adjusting Magnetic and Piezo output levels Battery: 18V Bridge: Patented DoubleBall Bridge with 40:1 ratio direct-pull tuners Weight: 7.6lb
  16. OPEN TO OFFERS -SALE ONLY I had comments about the bottom dings - in the original pic they looked much worse than they are, the shadow on the pics made it look much worse. NOW Cleaned and the one proper ding professionally steam lifted and lacquered. Pictures show the clean result. Next in the list to fund my incoming is this wonderful blonde 1979 Pre Ernie Musician Stingray. It's all original and it has "That Sound' that you hope old Rays have. Pino Mwah in bucketloads. At some point someone added a thumb rest which has been removed and filled - its hard to see so I took a pic in really bright sunlight It has a few dings on the bottom as you might imagine being 40 years old - but otherwise it's in really good condition. The neck is sweet and worn in evenly and the fretboard is perfect. Playability is fantastic, resonant and everything you could want. It has a drop tuner on the E string but the original is included. Comes with a recovered hard case It looks like an original with a brown telex recover. Not great but its sound enough.
  17. I have two basses on order...... so money sadly
  18. I'm sad to be selling this but needs must. This is Warwick Thumb NT6 number 27 dated 1988. It is 100% original and in superb condition.It comes with its own fracking license because this will release gas when you look at the pictures. Please before we go further, I know that this bass is made out of solid Uranium 238 or the Brazilian hardwood equivalent and that will make it too heavy for many. I don't have a good set of scales to weigh this on but if you are really interested in this you won't care. Let's just say it's more than a Fodera and less than a Morris Minor, but only just. It's just the best, and sweetest handmade Warwick of its age that I have ever seen and it has been a privilege to own it these past years. The build quality is just the tops. Bubinga Pomele and Wenge as per usual but nice grains... If you write to Hans Peter Wilfner he will send you the obligatory email in which he will tell you that he felled the tree himself as a small boy, dragged it across the amazon using only his teeth, spent four months living on beetles with a lost tribe before whittling this bass into life with nothing but a Swiss army knife. The B on this bass is so solid and focussed that its almost digital. The upper register is sweet, bell like and precise all the way up, in the midrange its a snarling beast. I know these are about, but rarely this early or this good. It comes with a stagg hard case because when I got it it came with a gig bag. Shipping by Zeppelin only due to the weight. All jokes aside, if you are interested and you know what you are buying then you will see this lovely thing for what it is. This really is better than you can buy today and its had 30 years to season. I'll consider a serious but not silly offer.
  19. Nothing beats a Moollon JV for me....... its the best true J I have every played.
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