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  1. HeadlessBassist
    Very nice! Looking good! Don't forget to do all your product pictures on a grey-ish textured kitchen counter a la Rob Green
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    Actually, you are absolutely right - Suite Six was the one that needed the E-string and a 7/8th sized instument called the Violoncello Piccolo.
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    Suite 5 was originally for a 5-string Cello. It appears in the Urtext and Peter's Editions. (And I think in the Paul Tortellier edited version too.)
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    I've taken several Double Bass pupils through the Bach Suites - the short answer is no. You won't be able to stretch your hand enough to be able to use one finger per semitone on a fretted bass, especially for the broken chords. Some of the Double Bass editions are published in different keys to the Cello version, but I've always found it best to use the original keys and bring the low C's and D's up the octave for the odd occasion you need them. They seem to fit better under the fingers in the original keys, particularly for Double Bass. That way, it's only me that has a brain issue, as the suites are programmed into my head in Cello fingering and now we're playing it on Double Bass/Electric Bass tuned in 4ths. Aaargghh!
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    For Sale: Tobias Toby Pro, mid 2000s 3-band active, through neck bass £395. We donated a few instruments to a Secondary School I teach at this week and this Toby Pro Bass seemed way too good to become a 'School Beater Bass', so it's up for sale/trade with a view to replacing it with a couple of cheap Squiers (or instruments of similar value) that we can donate to the school. Formerly housed with the 'Moo Collection' (including the infamous Moo-Wood Status KingBasses), the Bass sounds really good for a relatively budget instrument. I believe these were made in the Korean Cort factory. Some are badged as 'Made in Korea' and others just have the U serial numbers. Condition is good, apart from a couple of small scuffs in the lacquer on the back, but there are no chips or gouges. The bass is fully operational, sounds great and has been set up with a medium-low action on Ernie Ball 45-100 Slinky's. There is a generic GigBag included with the sale. Remember that this instrument is on sale to generate funds or cheaper instruments to donate to a school, so I'm not going to drop the price. So if you'd like to buy the bass to generate funds for the school beater basses, or trade a couple of cheap basses, let me know Will happily post this one, or potential buyers can collect from Derbyshire, 10 mins off M1 J25, or will travel to meet you half way, up to 100 miles from DE7.
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    Agreed, Chiliwailer. There really is something about the mid 90's Stingrays which makes them very compelling. But this is a lovely looking 'Special. Having had one myself, I can report they're excellent basses with massive punch and tone. The quality of the build and components on the Specials has also been seriously upped, too. Best of luck with the sale
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    Will be good to see you, Devers. Happy mulling!
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    Let's hope it's not his main gig - Nobody buys G&L's, hence the company folding. Obvs.
  10. HeadlessBassist
    Ah good, Glad you sorted it in the end
  11. HeadlessBassist
    Just one question... Why would you have the EQ on the bass set flat? Surely you have a preferred setting/settings on the bass that you always use? 🤔 To be fair, I always had similar issues with EB instruments. Even my Classic Sabre & Big Al 5 had that issue. It just never cut through properly. The only MM product I've not had that issue with is my current 95 Stingray with the Aguilar Pickup and Preamp.
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    The story of the closure...
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    Fender should actually make something like that. A more vintage-modern version of a Hotrod Jazz. I like it a lot.
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    I've seen and played the Z3 black sparkle. The finishes are very sparkly and they do sound eerily like a pre EB Stingray. If I were to buy one, I'd have to have the 5-string, as a Stingray (or copy thereof) needs the one tuning key pointing downwards.
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    Usually, the two sides of the Split Coil should be angled according to the string heights (which are in turn angled to the radius of the neck.)
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    Aarrggh! 🫣
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    I always suspected Julia Hofer was classically trained in some way, shape or form. Now I find out she's a Cellist like me. Interesting performance, too...
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    Ha! I sold my Mustang a month ago. Again, lovely bass but I had no practical earning use for it.
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    Exactly my feeling on the matter, Steve. I tend to think of them as a bit of a blunt instrument, admittedly fantastic for driving rock music, but not a very subtle tool.
  20. HeadlessBassist
    Now you're setting off my OCD about people calling it a bloody guitar! 🤣
  21. HeadlessBassist
    Very true - to the audience and other musicians, "it's a bass."
  22. HeadlessBassist
    Okay, so I've owned quite a few Precisions over the years, from 2008 American Standard to AVRI to Nate Mendel & early Classic Vibe to Mexican Standard. Latterly, the only one I ever kept and used for about 5 years was the first generation American Professional (the white/mint one that was used in several Andertons videos - yes, that very bass), due to its lovely clear top end from the excellent V-Mod pickup. Sadly, after I left a named 60s band continuation to join another live show, it sat for two years unplayed, so I moved it on as per the rules of basses not earning me money. Oddly, I've never been specifically asked to play a Precision for a session, gig or show of any kind, but it's sort of received opinion that you should have one. Playing wise and sound wise, I've always been more on the Jazz bass side, both for it's relative delicacy and adaptability. What's feeding this line of thought? I played a £5000 Olinto Precision at Andy Baxter's the other day. Obviously I'm not going to pour that kind of money into one, but maybe another 1st/2nd gen American Professional may be on the cards..? Whadda-ya'll reckon? Discuss...
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    I'm mainly active (7), but have two passive Jazzes (soon to be three when the Walnut/Graphite build is complete.)
  24. HeadlessBassist
    Congratulations, MrFingers. Make sure you have an Air Tag hidden in the case. Looks like a lovely bass, a great talking point and something to enjoy and be proud of. 😎
  25. HeadlessBassist
    Erm... It is. Most stringed instruments gradually gain resonance as the wood seasons over time. Damn, the 'ToneWood Police' will be here soon - better scarper!
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