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  1. 2stringsmcginty
    It's this kind of thing we're working on playing at the moment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbdJXKqVgtg I often get my chord changes slightly out of time. I'll give playing with a metronome a go.
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    This is something I've struggled with for quite some time, and been caringly told a few home truths about my current level of ability by the worship leader at church I've only ever played as part of a church band and often have the words with chords written over them or occasionally just have the chord progression and I'm nearly in time, but often not quite. I've never worked out how to practice this at home to work out timing and get a bit fed up and put my bass down and go play model trains. My bass isn't in the best condition and I had been looking at replacing it, but fitting flat wounds changed the feel of it and a bit of set up work has made it feel ok, but how do I go about learning one of the most important parts of playing bass?
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    So, slightly unexpected event tonight being asked to take a break from being on music team at church. Main reasons are, the guy leading it is finding things hard work as we've no drummer (he's at uni) and his wife is expecting. I struggle to stay in time and learn the new songs guickly enough which I can't argue with and am not bitter about. I'm now trying to decide, repair my battered tanglewood and make time to practice or scale the budget back a little and get something that feels good to play (my tanglewood felt better tonight with flats on) and get my competence back. PMT Manchester will do part ex on my double which would give use of the conservatory back but I could sell privately and keep the money for when / if I'm back playing.
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    I've updated the original list Was a short trip to see what's available and felt comfortable so in an hour I looked at about 8 guitars to go back tomorrow and have a longer play with the ones I liked
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    Just had a faff on: Thunderbird, always liked the look, it's heavy but was comfortable when sat and stood Jazz, fits with the rockabilly looks, think this one felt a little off centre Gretch G5442 neck heavy, felt like I needed to hold it up but nice and easy to play, would need to get used to standing - I finger pluck Ibanez SR400 light and slim neck, felt easy to get my fingers where they should be Just keeping track
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    I'm in Bury (lancs) but spend most of my time in Trafford Park. Not too far from PMT Manchester I'll look into a strap as suggested ( perhaps see if one can be thrown in as a deal) I usually play with thumb rested on a pickup, this doesn't appear to be an option on the semi acoustics suggested?
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    Budget is £400 but I've got to sell my double bass first to fund it. I'm into my 50's rock n roll and like that kind of sound but only play as part of the worship team at church (thankfully it's a lively church) I have a long term shoulder injury which is why I sold a Westfield P bass copy for a tangle wood rebel as the westie was simply too heavy to play for more than a couple of songs. Got knocked off my bike earlier in the year and couldn't even have an acoustic on my shoulder without pain so rushed out and got the double with the insurance money. Not taken to it at all My shoulder has recovered and I can play the tanglewood again. Trying flatwounds at the moment as it's never sounded deep enough to my ear, unfortunately the neck is twisting from a repair undertaken 7 years ago involving a cheap gig bag, a strap breaking and a flight of concrete stairs... So, to summarise, experimenting with flatwounds, want to play rock n roll for my own enjoyment but need to play Sunday mornings. Would be good to be able to play stood or sat (neither bass felt right when sat but that could be technique)
  9. 2stringsmcginty
    Welcome to the dark side, enjoy the cookies
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    I'm looking at replacing my rather battered Tanglewood and have spotted a couple of guitars from 'East Coast' that are rather inexpensive. really really inexpensive, which in other interests of mine usually means something has been left out quality-wise and it'll be ok to test the water but not much more. Is this the case here? Anyone heard of them? Ta
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    Well, having gotten my bass guitar out of storage it looks like the neck has twisted due to previously repaired damage, best get the double listed so I can afford to replace it http://basschat.co.uk/topic/253186-black-34-size-double-bass/
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    [font=georgia,serif][size=4][color=#000000]Price or trade value: £260[/color][/size][/font] [font=georgia,serif][size=4][color=#000000]After a bike crash last summer I damaged my shoulder and was told it was unlikely it would recover enough to play bass guitar so I bought this double bass with the insurance pay out. [/color] [color=#000000]My shoulder recovered after a couple of months and I prefer playing bass guitar so I'm selling the double as I've hardly used it. I'd be happy to consider a trade as my bass guitar's neck is twisting so could do with replacing and the wife says I've got to sell the double first! [b]So, about the bass:[/b] It's a Gear 4 Music 3/4 size double bass that I bought new direct. It's rare to find 4/4 size, most double basses used by rockabilly artists are 3/4 size. I've fitted a pickup to the bass, but it can be removed without leaving a mark[/color][/size][/font] [font=georgia,serif][size=4][color=#000000]As I've hardly played it, the bass is in great condition, just with a little bit of wear on the fretboard and a bit of wear to the bow from learning how to add rosin and use it. [/color] [color=#000000]I've fitted a pick up to the bridge, this is held in purely by friction and the jack socket is by a bolt though one of the string holes, it can be removed without leaving a mark on the bass. [/color] [color=#000000]There's a little bit of stitching on the grab handle on the case that's pulled but it doesn't affect the use of the case or picking it up by the handle.[/color][/size][/font] [b][font=georgia,serif][size=4]Delivery / collection[/size][/font][/b] [font=georgia,serif][size=4][color=#000000]I'm based north of Manchester (Bury), I'm not able to post it as it's too big and fragile, I would consider delivering in the Manchester area or further for a contribution towards fuel.[/color][/size][/font] Pic from manufacturer's website until I can take pictures of the actual bass I'm selling [attachment=180709:$(KGrHqYOKioE4rVnQ0zLBOP-yl5Bw!~~0_1.JPG] [b]The following specification has been lifted from the manufacturer's website:[/b] [b]3/4 (Jazz) Size Double Bass in BLACK[/b] [font=georgia,serif][size=4][color=#000000]This Three Quarter Size (3/4) Double Bass with spruce top with a black finish, comes as complete outfit with bow and a lightweight hard case with wheels to provide total protection for your instrument. This is the ideal package for someone wanting to start learning the double bass or an advancing player wanting to expand their collection, combining quality with an exceptional price.[/color][/size][/font] [b]Double Bass Outfit Features/Specifications:[/b] [font=georgia,serif][size=4][color=#000000][b]Double Bass:[/b][/color][/size][/font][list] [*][font=georgia,serif][size=4]Hand finished laminated instrument[/size][/font] [*][font=georgia,serif][size=4]Canadian spruce belly[/size][/font] [*][font=georgia,serif][size=4]Canadian maple back and sides[/size][/font] [*][font=georgia,serif][size=4]Black gloss finish[/size][/font] [*][font=georgia,serif][size=4]Fitted maple bridge[/size][/font] [*][font=georgia,serif][size=4]Maple neck with jujube ebonized fingerboard[/size][/font] [*][font=georgia,serif][size=4]Brass geared tuning pegs[/size][/font] [*][font=georgia,serif][size=4]Ebony endpin[/size][/font] [*][font=georgia,serif][size=4]Alloy tailpiece[/size][/font] [/list] [font=georgia,serif][size=4][color=#000000][b]Bow:[/b][/color][/size][/font][list] [*][font=georgia,serif][size=4]Round stick French style pernambuco bow with horsehair[/size][/font] [*][font=georgia,serif][size=4]Ebony adjuster with two nickel bands[/size][/font] [*][font=georgia,serif][size=4]Nickel silver lapping with leather thumbpiece[/size][/font] [*][font=georgia,serif][size=4]Half mounted and lined round heel rosewood frog with ABS slide[/size][/font] [*][font=georgia,serif][size=4]ABS Tip[/size][/font] [/list] [font=georgia,serif][size=4][color=#000000][b]Case:[/b][/color][/size][/font][list] [*][font=georgia,serif][size=4]Canvas covered featherweight hard case with zips, straps and zippable sheet music pocket[/size][/font] [*][font=georgia,serif][size=4]Canvas gig bag also included[/size][/font] [/list] [font=georgia,serif][size=4][b] I'll get some pics posted as soon as I can. [/b][/size][/font]
  13. 2stringsmcginty
    [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1420399879' post='2648946'] Welcome to the forum... what's the 2-strings thing about then? [/quote] I tend to only use the E and A strings when I play, so 2 strings
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    I've got a Kia Ceed Estate (current model Ceed with the dog bone grill) The bass fits in it's soft case with the single back seat up and enough elbow room to change gear (unlike the Ibiza estate that proceeded it)
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    Howdo, A friend has sent me here looking for flat wound strings for my bass and also to sell my double bass but figured I'd stick around. Been playing bass for a decade or so, mainly at church on a sunday morning etc, had the obligatory Fender P bass copy before getting a lighter Tanglewood Rebel (4 string) due to an old shoulder injury. Some time out earlier this year after being knocked off my motorbike waiting to turn right at some lights and I couldn't even put the strap over my shoulder without pain Got the insurance pay out and bought a double bass hoping to get up to speed and play that instead (I'm a bit rockabilly in my music tastes for the past few years) but really not got the hang of it, can't lift it in and out of the car and my shoulder has recovered enough to play bass guitar again so I'll get round to advertising it soon anything else you wanna know, just ask
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    Pm sent
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    Looks like what I'm looking for, Where in Manchester are you, I may be able to pop round for them, save the trip to the post office PM'd
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