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  1. Kev

    Kev

    Is it me, or is the Classfieds slower than ever at the moment?  Noticing a LOT of stuff hanging around for ages that would have been snapped up not so long ago...

    1. knirirr

      knirirr

      They always seem very slow to me so I usually end up trading gear in at a shop (not ideal) as I can't sell it privately.

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  2. DDR

    DDR

    some mold has appeared in my music room, any ideas how dangerous this might be for my basses? Keep em in the case instead of hanging on a nearby wall?

    1. knirirr

      knirirr

      It was a bit of a pain to clean it off!

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  3. DDR

    DDR

    some mold has appeared in my music room, any ideas how dangerous this might be for my basses? Keep em in the case instead of hanging on a nearby wall?

    1. knirirr

      knirirr

      Just remembered - I did have a guitar get mould on the fingerboard a few years ago. It was in a hard case in a cupboard, but the case was leaning against a cold and damp wall.

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  4. DDR

    DDR

    some mold has appeared in my music room, any ideas how dangerous this might be for my basses? Keep em in the case instead of hanging on a nearby wall?

    1. knirirr

      knirirr

      Something like this would do the trick: https://www.amazon.co.uk/ThermoPro-Thermometer-Hygrometer-Temperature-Humidity/dp/B07TV364MZ

      Humidity should be between 40-60% for normal use IIRC.
      It's an issue for double basses (https://www.stringemporium.com/upright-double-bass-humidity.htm) but I wouldn't think electrics would be affected too much (though if it changes you might need to adjust the truss rod).

      I was getting a mould problem in one room of my house and started running one of these in it: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B082VDS3YH

      That, plus some foaming mould spray from a local shop has sorted it out.

       

       

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  5. DDR

    DDR

    some mold has appeared in my music room, any ideas how dangerous this might be for my basses? Keep em in the case instead of hanging on a nearby wall?

    1. knirirr

      knirirr

      What's the humidity in the room? It might be worth using a dehumidifier to keep it around 50% or so, which should keep the mould at bay (after cleaning it up with some foaming bleach spray).

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  6. knirirr

    Finally found a horn player who likes the same material as our existing piano trio, i.e. what might be found on 60s Blue Note records.
    I do wonder how this sort of thing will go down in the pubs we play in, though.

    1. knirirr

      knirirr

      Perhaps so! There's nowhere to hide from projectiles in the Crown & Cushion, unfortunately. 

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  7. knirirr

    NBD - a Squier Jaguar. I didn't have any fretted basses but thought I didn't really have an excuse. Monk Montgomery's basses had frets, why shouldn't I have one, etc.?
    Obviously, flatwound strings have gone on it.

    1. knirirr

      knirirr

      I had to look that up…

       

       

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  8. knirirr

    Someone sent me this photo from a recent gig. The photographer captured a nice view of my most attractive side. 
     

     

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    1. knirirr

      knirirr

      Thanks. I keep that shirt around for hot gigs as it is thin and goes well with the bass.

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  9. knirirr

    It appears that my bass amp (Orange Terror, 12" cab) is, when combined with a reverb pedal, a reasonable amp for jazz guitar soloing.

    But, I would really like to buy an all-valve guitar amp, and now I have no good excuse.

    1. knirirr

      knirirr

      As it happens I’m spending a lot of time browsing valve combos online at the moment…

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  10. knirirr

    There was a bit of a mishap on the way back from tonight's rehearsal...
    Time to book an appointment with the luthier, and dig out the EUB for tomorrow's jam and Friday's gig.

     

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    1. knirirr

      knirirr

      Bill for repair: 250 pounds + VAT.
      My share of the takings from the last gig: 60 pounds.

      Could have been worse, though.
       

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  11. knirirr

    There was a bit of a mishap on the way back from tonight's rehearsal...
    Time to book an appointment with the luthier, and dig out the EUB for tomorrow's jam and Friday's gig.

     

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    1. knirirr

      knirirr

      The gig was good in the end - mentioned at https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/7919-how-was-your-gig-last-night/?do=findComment&comment=4892544

       

      My acoustic bass is now with the local luthier.

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  12. knirirr

    There was a bit of a mishap on the way back from tonight's rehearsal...
    Time to book an appointment with the luthier, and dig out the EUB for tomorrow's jam and Friday's gig.

     

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    1. knirirr

      knirirr

      I propped it up in the corner of a room for a moment whilst unloading my car after a rehearsal, and it somehow slid along the wall and fell over on its back. It was only in a soft bag, and the neck was already weak at that point from previous damage (before I got it).

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  13. knirirr

    There was a bit of a mishap on the way back from tonight's rehearsal...
    Time to book an appointment with the luthier, and dig out the EUB for tomorrow's jam and Friday's gig.

     

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    1. knirirr

      knirirr

      Thanks! The EUB worked well for tonight's jam so should be fine for the gig. 

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  14. knirirr

    There was a bit of a mishap on the way back from tonight's rehearsal...
    Time to book an appointment with the luthier, and dig out the EUB for tomorrow's jam and Friday's gig.

     

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    1. knirirr

      knirirr

      I expect it can be fixed, so it could have been a lot worse, though the timing is certainly inconvenient!

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  15. knirirr

    Bought a very short (23.5") scale bass for the other half to use. After ages, finally managed to get nylon wound strings for it, custom made by Pyramid. Bass is a 5-string, low E high C, hence the time taken to find the right set.

    Got it back from a tech who did a nice setup, fret polish, board oiling, string fitting etc. etc. "Nice resonant low B on this bass!" he said...
    I'd never opened the string packet, just handed it straight over for the setup, and thus not noticed they'd made a low B set instead.

    1. knirirr

      knirirr

      She was not best pleased, but is giving it a try. I have offered to go back to Pyramid for the correct set and fit them myself if it doesn't work out.

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  16. knirirr

    This is a bit of a nuisance:

    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/shoulder-impingement-syndrome/

    A couple of gigs are lined up for December as well. I could play BG, but have been asked specifically because I can play DB and I'd guess it's that which has caused the problem.

    1. knirirr

      knirirr

      ...now the second gig's cancelled too.
      The local jam is under threat as well as the pub will change hands in Jan.

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  17. knirirr

    This is a bit of a nuisance:

    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/shoulder-impingement-syndrome/

    A couple of gigs are lined up for December as well. I could play BG, but have been asked specifically because I can play DB and I'd guess it's that which has caused the problem.

    1. knirirr

      knirirr

      The first of those gigs (Saturday) has been cancelled; insufficient bookings. No idea if the second will survive.
      Apparently the public are reluctant to go out at the moment, for some reason.
      So, the shoulder will get a bit of a rest.

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  18. knirirr

    This is a bit of a nuisance:

    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/shoulder-impingement-syndrome/

    A couple of gigs are lined up for December as well. I could play BG, but have been asked specifically because I can play DB and I'd guess it's that which has caused the problem.

    1. knirirr

      knirirr

      Interesting - thanks.
      I noticed that it's more painful in the mornings so perhaps sleep posture is involved.

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  19. knirirr

    This is a bit of a nuisance:

    https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/shoulder-impingement-syndrome/

    A couple of gigs are lined up for December as well. I could play BG, but have been asked specifically because I can play DB and I'd guess it's that which has caused the problem.

    1. knirirr

      knirirr

      Thanks. I am doing some exercises from the physiotherapist. So far no improvement, but I’ll keep going. 

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  20. knirirr

    Before the pandemic I asked about the possibility of organising some jams in a local pub. The landlord seemed up for it, but obviously we couldn't proceed.

    Now he's ready for music to go ahead, but he wants 3 hours of background music whilst people dine, rather than a jam. Not really something I can manage.

    1. knirirr

      knirirr

      He did say he'd be willing to pay, though the amount remained vague.
      If there's payment available then one of the local pro pianists would be a much better bet for that sort of gig.

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  21. knirirr

    First gig with a new group tonight. The other half happened, by chance, to be sitting next to wives of the other band members and she therefore overheard their discussion of "the new bass player". Apparently, they "hope he lasts longer than the last one"...

    1. knirirr

      knirirr

      No bizarre gardening accidents etc. so far, and even managed a pleasant outdoor gig.

       

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  22. knirirr

    First gig with a new group tonight. The other half happened, by chance, to be sitting next to wives of the other band members and she therefore overheard their discussion of "the new bass player". Apparently, they "hope he lasts longer than the last one"...

    1. knirirr

      knirirr

      Thanks! Spinal Tap did indeed pop into my head. 

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