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  1. Burns-bass
    This looks fab. If I wasn’t 250 miles away I’d take it!
  2. Burns-bass
    One of Janek’s favourite pedals and it’s 100% chaos. I have one!
  3. Burns-bass
    I think these vintage reissues are better than genuine vintage ones as playing instruments for gigging musicians. I spent 20 years playing my 66 jazz bass, but for the last 5 years have been playing one of the FSR USA models. Just beautifully made instruments.
  4. Burns-bass
    I’ve got an account there through my business and they messaged me and pushed it through. Guy told me it was because RM won’t take parcels over 2m.
  5. Burns-bass
    I can state with confidence now that this wasn’t an error.
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    Flight case! (I got this for free and paid £10 for postage.) Come and collect! You’ll need to get foam cut to size. But that’s ideal as it’ll be box fresh then. It’s perfect for international touring or looking like Adam Clayton at your local pub gig. Currently stored in my garden shed in BS4 Bristol. You can find the dimensions of Flightcase Warehouse. It’s too cold for me to go out and measure it.
  7. Burns-bass
    Vintage guitar demand is (in large part) due to nostalgia. Assuming the Chinese probably don’t view the 60s and 70s as being the greatest time in the world for music and so will judge guitars on their merits rather than their potential proximity to a star.
  8. Burns-bass
    Sometimes the strings can drag the bridge forward. It’s worth checking the angle, especially if it was fine before. What lower tension strings are you using?
  9. Burns-bass
    You can trial this if you’d like. I haven’t use for it and it needs to go.
  10. Burns-bass
    I read that Fender makes more profit from the Squier lines than any of its US operations. I reckon the ratios are probably right in your post.
  11. Burns-bass
    I had a set of Animas ( sold them on here!). The de tuned sports are a different beast to normal orchestral strings. If you’re ever in Bristol give em a go.
  12. Burns-bass
    What kind of music are you playing and what sound do you want? For a deep, rich sound with a pliable string I found Spiro Solos de-tuned to Orchestral pitch are a great choice. I’ve used mine for over 100 gigs so far and they’ve been faultless.
  13. Burns-bass
    Admittedly that’s playing double bass, but I’ve found it easier as I’ve gotten older. Less need to follow fashion, and instead to indulge passion! I’ve also joined a Blue Note jazz band which has been a huge amount of fun.
  14. Burns-bass
    I joined a new band last year (at 43) and we’ve got 5 European trips planned next year, including a 3 week tour. Never stop!
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    Weird the picture don’t show up - yes it does!
  16. Burns-bass
    This was fitted to a jazz bass I owned but replaced with a more traditional bone nut. Its 41/42mm (measured with a tape measure I got from a Christmas cracker). £7 sound fair?
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    Now £28
  18. Burns-bass
    Hardback version of this great book. Never been read (I have another copy this was a gift), so as new. Slight mark on spine (pictured). £14 delivered. Indulge your creative spirit!
  19. Burns-bass
    I’ve owned this pedal for a while and it’s great, but I’m saving up for a new double bass microphone, so need the cash! Trying to price this fairly. See what you think.
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    Fender 4-bolt neck plate with the black plastic backing. bought for a 70s Precision rebuild but not used. £6.50 delivered.
  21. Burns-bass
    This works if you have one. When you have three they’re often a source of discussion and disagreement, particularly when someone comes to stay.
  22. Burns-bass
    I always thought they were pointless too, until I got an Origin compressor and the sound is just fantastic. It’s even across all strings, rich, warm and punchy. I guess it smooths out the sound, and it does just sound much better. Most of my gigs are with double bass now but I still use it for jazz gigs and whatever and it really helps my jazz basses sound great.
  23. Burns-bass
    It’s worth having a good compressor in your pedal chain, especially if playing with fingers. Experimenting with dynamics is fun. Like everything, you’ll make rapid progress with structured practice.
  24. Burns-bass
    Just get a set of light round wound strings. Rotos or Ernie Ball are fine. I like d’addario. Buy from a reputable dealer as the internet is full of fakes.
  25. Burns-bass
    These are Chinese made and, as people have said here, will need new strings and a setup. At £200 that’s doable. I usually recommend buying a bass that has been sorted (like the one I sold). A 4/4 is marginally bigger than a 3/4 but there’s no real set size for DB (I have two very large 3/4s, I’ve owned a 7/8 and a 4/4 and there’s little in it).
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