
lemmywinks
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[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1978-FENDER-PRECISION-JAZZ-BASS-USA_W0QQitemZ120462689103QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item1c0c22c34f&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1978-FENDER-PRECISIO...id=p3286.c0.m14[/url] Worse than his butchered Ripper and the dodgy Fortress put together
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Just do Stevie Wonder's "Happy Birthday", that's ace! It's one of my guilty pleasures and is guaranteed to make people dance like idiots
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Just like to add that my Superfly hasn't had a single malfunction since i took all the outer casing off it. It may have been overheating (you wouldn't believe the amount of 'orrible metal i took off) plus it weighs a damn sight less now and also looks nicer IMO I got the idea from someone on here, can't remember who but cheers anyhooow!
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It wasn't just the Superfly heads that went kaputt. My local music shop stopped stocking Ashdown stuff (mainly the MAG stuff) because he got so many returns. He switched to Hartke gear and didn't get one broken amp or cab back I do think the lapse in QC was limited to a brief time period though, however a reputation like that does stick.
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What's the most over-rated bass, or bass related product???
lemmywinks replied to silverfoxnik's topic in General Discussion
[quote name='iamapirate' post='578205' date='Aug 23 2009, 02:20 PM']The Jim Dunlop 105Q Bass wah pedal - just doesn't go far forward enough. Really bassy and I dont like it.[/quote] Turn the pedal's tone control up! -
I picked up an Aria STB Jazz a while ago for £45 on eBay, sunburst with a few knocks, this one: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=54724"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=54724[/url] That was a steal though, it's a cracking little bass and well up to gigging, i was geniunely surprised at how good it sounded.
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Pretty much anything played by Billy Gould, if i had to pick one i'd say The Gentle Art of Making Enemies. BEEEEEEEEEEEEF!
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A Musicman bass i actually like the look of
lemmywinks replied to lemmywinks's topic in eBay - Weird and Wonderful
[quote name='BurritoBass' date='Aug 23 2009, 12:48 PM' post='578164'] I think I'd prefer a "toilet seat one" given the choice. Which one, the Bongo or Stingray? -
[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='577949' date='Aug 22 2009, 11:48 PM']He still hasn't paid for advertising he had on Bassworld.[/quote] Eeeeek. Maybe not so much love for his business practices then? Here's my Zoot bought off eBay: Walnut body, Macassar Ebony facings, Maple and Walnut neck with Ebony and Maple stringers. Hipshot tuners with drop D, Hipshot bridge, Brass nut. 2 Aero pickups with Aguliar OPB-3. 3 band eq, passive switch and low pass switch, mid sweep on the respective knob.
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Vintage MIJ (formerly J@pCr@p) Spotting
lemmywinks replied to Bassassin's topic in eBay - Weird and Wonderful
Nice old Roadstar: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ibanez-Roadster-bass-MIJ_W0QQitemZ320415050185QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item4a9a39a9c9&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ibanez-Roadster-bass...id=p3286.c0.m14[/url] £160 BIN, he wants £25 postage though, grrrrrrrrrr -
[url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2009-Musicman-Ernie-Ball-25th-ANNIVERSARY-5-Bass-HH_W0QQitemZ120461396023QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar?hash=item1c0c0f0837&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2009-Musicman-Ernie-...id=p3286.c0.m14[/url] Never seen one before, doesn't look like a toilet seat or a hacksaw job so i don't know if you can actually count it as a Musicman. I always liked their guitars and not the basses. Anybody wanna buy it me?
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[quote name='Jase' post='576248' date='Aug 21 2009, 12:03 AM']Fretless can be used for any music [/quote] Agreed Just get a cheap but decent fretless. There's plenty floating about on here, if you don't like it just sell it on! A default reccomendation would be a Jazz bass with fretlines, i learnt on a Jaco copy and it was great, loads of tonal variation based on a good core sound. The VM Squiers are around £165 - £170 second hand. I bought a great fretless off here for £130, sold my old one for £120 FWIW i used mine in a party band playing pop and rock from 60s to present, it doesn't need to sound like a fretless if you don't want it to!
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Alternatively the guy who sells imitation decals on eBay (just search bass decal or fender decal, ignoring the mototbike stuff!) can knock up really decent ones at good prices. I got a Jazz bass logo from him and he offered me several different versions, very helpful guy too
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Whereabouts are you Roob? I've got a Hartke VX215 cab for sale at £90. I'm near Blackpool It's 2x15" paper cones with horn, rated at 500w @ 4ohms. It's a bit big to post (although not really that heavy) so i think it might be better collected EDIT: Or just buy this: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=58089"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=58089[/url]
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Even if miracles did happen and this was indeed the genuine article i'd still refrain from bidding, purely on the basis that it looks 'orrible! "it has been resprayed a dull black and fitted with a metal scratchplate"
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SOLD PENDING Cort Curbow 5 string - £170
lemmywinks replied to lemmywinks's topic in Basses For Sale
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[quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='573485' date='Aug 18 2009, 09:07 PM']Doom.[/quote] I have a feeling this thread is going to turn into a brown noise conversation
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SOLD PENDING Cort Curbow 5 string - £170
lemmywinks replied to lemmywinks's topic in Basses For Sale
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[quote name='arabassist' post='572269' date='Aug 17 2009, 10:36 PM']does he drop tuning and loosen the strings to help get that tone?[/quote] I'm not really sure (never paid much attention to Korn when i was of the age), sounds like [i]really[/i] low tension strings though
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Sounds like an extremely low action with scooped mids EDIT Beaten to it!
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I bought one of these a while ago to go on my fretless. Haven't got round to fitting it yet but there's some information on this thread: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=54202&hl=piezo"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=54202&hl=piezo[/url] Please let me know how you get on as i'd appreciate as much information as posible. I was just looking for something to blend in with the normal signal and want to keep it as clean as possible EDIT: Found this simple schematic if you're interested, dunno if it would be suitable for bass. I'm gonna show it to my tech guy and see what he thinks [url="http://www.scotthelmke.com/Mint-box-buffer.html"]http://www.scotthelmke.com/Mint-box-buffer.html[/url]
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[quote name='4-string-thing' post='570488' date='Aug 16 2009, 10:48 AM']Hi, thanks for the suggestions! I did have a look at the Squier active Jazz, and 51 precision, but as I already own a 78 precision, I think I may want an alternative to a Fender. The Ibanez didn't really do it for me, looks wise, sorry guys! Nobody has mentioned the Cort, so I am still thinking Yamaha or Warwick/Rockbass. Keep 'em coming though, Mark.[/quote] I bought a Cort Curbow recently (i'm selling it but it's a 5er). Dinky little body but still feels like a proper bass un the strap, very well made with great components and electrics. The bridge in particular is a recessed chunky unit. The slap switch is useful (this and the EQ gain can be attenuated with trim pots) so it's versatile, the 3 band Bart eq is good too If it were my choice i'd get a Warwick Corvette. Mine is extremely well made
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So it is! Please move mods!
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I have this old IBM desktop for recycling, i got it for free and i was using it to install OS on some ultraportable laptops i had (damn fiddly and annoying process!) and i now have no use for it. It's a complete set up and would make a great internet machine - It's a PIII 600mhz - 384mb RAM (memory size error at post but is fine, i'll dig some smaller sticks out if anyone wants them although the memory is the correct type and size) - 8 gig hard drive - 2xUSB ports - CD ROM and Floppy - Monitor, keyboard and mouse included. The mouse and keyboard are USB though so i'll include a 4 port USB hub so they don't hog all the ports - No sound card but has built in graphics (old sound and graphics cards are dirt cheap). All relevant cables are there too - Fresh install of Windows XP with open office, WinRAR, VLC etc. I'll stick Avast on there if you like - Has Quake and Cave Story installed too! I think Half Life may be on there as well ALL GONE