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I'd be up for this but it'd be tube from central London so limited gear.

Me'Shell Ndegeocello. Just been listening to Peace Beyond Passion and she gets such a fat tone out of her Jazz with flats (I think - someone will tell me it's a completely different bass now). Read once that her favourite Jazz was so well played the frets had worn down to close on fretless level, but she loved it because it meant she could get those liquid slides. I have no doubt if I could play an exact replica of her gear it would sound crap.

I'm like you - been playing for 30 odd years and always Jazz or some other variant. I bought my first P-bass, a JV '82 a few weeks back, then a Roadworn. I'll always keep my Jazz, but I can't imagine not having a P now. It just sits in the mix like nothing else, so satisfying to play. All depends on what sort of music you're into of course, but there seem to be a ton of different Ps out there that deliver different vibes. My two are quite different and that's before the variation of stringing them with flats v. rounds. A P is made for flats (if you like flats that is).

What with all this talk I got my first set of flats after 30 years playing on and off. LaBella's on a JV '82 and still getting used to them, they're a bit sticky and not sure how much that's residue or intrinsic feel (alcohol wipesnhelped a bit). But as someone said the real test is how they fit in the mix. Haven't had a chance to gig with them, but playing to backing track they have a really solid deep tone that sits right in the hole. Looking good so far.

Yep, me too. I went in by chance the other week having been put off Denmark St for years by the abysmal Bass Cellar as was. The chaps in Wunjo's couldn't be more different: knowledgeable without being in the least overbearing, no pressure, genuine love of bass and interest in what will suit your needs. I came out with a lovely Roadworn Jazz which they had pulled out unprompted when I was looking at a P-bass twice the price. Went back later for a MarkBass CMD121P which they gave me a great price on - sure, could have saved a bit second-hand but a shop like this makes you want to spend your hard-earned dosh there. Couldn't recommend them more highly.

When I was learning the most valuable tools were a metronome and headphones. (For metronome substitute drum machine or probably any number of apps nowadays). That way, when you start slow as others have said, there's no hiding. Be ruthless with yourself over the basics and you'll sound infinitely better playing a slow groove than the usual Saturday afternoon Red Bull crazed whipper-slapper down Denmark St.

Superb stuff - must check out his stuff - any recommendations of compilation or album to start with? I only know him to date as co-writer and producer on Arnold Blair's Trying to Get Next To You which has a sweet groove on it as well:

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHKZsOk6xVQ"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHKZsOk6xVQ[/url]

Old thread I know, but thanks for the tip. I've been struggling to get a decent sound out of my 121P as a practice cab at home with my Roadworn Jazz, and couldn't understand it as it sounds great through a Korg PX4D with cans. Disconnecting the piezo instantly gave me the rounded highs I was trying in vain to coax out.

I've been reading up on Ronnie - he's one of those seminal session players who never got the recognition he deserved (in his case for being a core part of the Phillie soul sound). It led me to this discussion on Motown bass with contributions from one or two who were actually part of the scene - fascinating stuff [url="http://soulfuldetroit.com/archives/1/541.html?1020196543"]http://soulfuldetroit.com/archives/1/541.html?1020196543[/url]. There's a bizarre rumour that he put butter on his flatwounds to deaden them further, but it's debunked by one of the other Phillie session players on the forum.

Thanks for the prompts - I'd never heard of Ron Baker, but this [url="http://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/30-amazing-unsung-bassists-in-no-particular-order-286816/19"]http://www.musicrada...order-286816/19[/url] says his set-up was P plus heavy gauge flatwounds so that figures, plus pick for the attack you can hear on the upper octave. Agree about the track - not the best but boy can she sing!

This may be obvious to the educated ear but could anyone help me identify the classic bass sound on Lolleata Holloway's Love Sensation? http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BKmw9UrX99s
Had a feeling it might be a p-bass but it's utterly unlike my JV with SPB-1. Thanks!

Sorry for the delay - yes this bass has now sold. Thanks for your interest, Ed

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I just sold my Roland CB-30 to Ben in person. Great communication and a real pleasure to do business with!

Many thanks, and I hope it serves you well.

Ed

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There are plenty of threads on here and Talkbass recommending the CB30 and with good reason - it's a great little amp with some decent amp modelling and effects built in. It's also built very solidly and made to last - this unit has a few scratches on the back plate which you can see in the photo but is in very good all round condition and works perfectly.

Pick-up would be ideal from South London near Bromley, or my work off Fleet St (Central London); alternatively I could ship via Parcelforce 48 for £30.

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Thanks for the offer, but I'm really only after a sale except for possibly p/x for the right kind of vintage type P-bass.

I'm afraid the only bass I'd consider trading for would be a Precision, and most likely a road worn 50's P at that.

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SOLD: £[s]1,500[/s] [s]1,300[/s] [s]1,100[/s]

Final price drop before it goes on EvilBay.

Yamaha TRB5Pii which has been their top-of-the-range bass for some years as used by many session players. This is the flamed maple version and is a stunning piece of craftsmanship - the photos really don't do it justice. Ebony board, through neck, piezo pickups as well as the two Alnico humcancelling. Powerful EQ gives a wide tonal range, but the main selling point for me was a truly fat B-string, the first I'd played that really held it's own. That was back in the day when I played gospel, now I'm returning to my 4-string roots. It's hardly been played the last few years, and is in excellent condition. I've just had it serviced and set up by The Bass Gallery given its recent time unplayed, so it's ready to go.

See [url="http://usa.yamaha.com/products/musical-instruments/guitars-basses/el-basses/trb/trb5pii/"]http://usa.yamaha.co...es/trb/trb5pii/[/url] for specs. List price is £2,800 and GAK have it for £2,250 special order.

Based in South London and would prefer not to ship, but could meet up within the London area.

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