Burns-bass

17 minutes ago, ossyrocks said:

It's usually a mystery as to where they've been before, sometimes we get a bit of an anecdote, or info on the immediate previous owner. Full history is usually not available. 

With my '73 Jazz, which is very heavily worn, I bought it from BassBros, but Nick (@oldhorsemurphy RIP) contacted me as he'd only just sold it to them. He told me how long he'd had it, and where he bought it. He'd bought it from the original owner, who was responsible for ALL the wear on that bass. He must have played it every day since 1973!

I sold Nick a 70s Jazz too. What a lovely guy he was.

Any offers? 

30 minutes ago, Homatron said:

Looks like a cool bit of kit. I never would have thought of pairing  something like that with double bass!

Nor had I but it really works. It’s a magnetic pickup from the DB so there’s no problem using effects. (The DB is more a prop rather than being used for its acoustic properties.) Sacrilege, I’m sure.

5 hours ago, Homatron said:

What's the mysterious one on the left?

It’s a Flattley Bass Nirvana delay pedal. Looks bonkers doesn’t it?

https://ivormairants.co.uk/products/flattley-bass-nirvana-bass-analogue-delay?srsltid=AfmBOoqAnU7LZ119asgDOJlSVaYcsEPRDxYkIs9VkkRS-GmaRTyc6cNz
 

I bought it on here as it was recommended by a friend. It works amazing well for double bass (after the signal has gone through the compressor)

This is a fantastic price for an amazing pedal. Used mine at the gig today and it’s just brilliant.

I don’t do gigs for money really (although it’s an added bonus). I do it because I enjoy it and if I didn’t I’d stop. Sometimes I find it hard to turn things down because the people I play with are friends. 

I had a similar thing as you did in August and took the whole month off. It didn’t impact my playing at all and I felt loads better.

I’ve started listening to different music. I’ve found some incredible new stuff I’d never have ever considered listening to and (guess what?) it’s made me pick up the bass and try and play along. 
 

I’ve gone for a shrunk down one compare to you beast of the board!

This is for double bass in a psych / blues style. About 50 minutes from trying it out...

These are absolutely brilliant basses. 

5 minutes ago, jazzyvee said:

I have an original old G&G bass case that came with a 1980 bass and that has a pong to it but not that bad. I wonder if these old cases use fish glue in their construction which makes the smell bad over the years.

Interesting! This was definitely a case left in the damp.

There’s a lot of good material out there. Gary Willis’s Fingerboard Harmony is a good one, showing you how to practically apply a lot of this theory.

1 minute ago, Burns-bass said:

We use this method on carpets and it’s proven to be very successful. I shall try it with this case too. Be a Shane to have to consign it to the scrap heap but I can imagine anyone else would want it like this.

Please don’t message me if you are seeking a Pedulla case. I’ll sort this somehow.

9 minutes ago, BlueMoon said:

This ^^^^^^^
 

I place a saucer containing a generous amount of it and close the case for a few days. If you are careful, no vacuuming and the smell/damp is reduced/gone.

We use this method on carpets and it’s proven to be very successful. I shall try it with this case too. Be a Shane to have to consign it to the scrap heap but I can imagine anyone else would want it like this.

Sorry!

Thanks all

I've recently picked up a Pedulla which is a lovely bass. Problem is that the case smells damp and musty. I'd normally just leave it in the sun for a few days, but this isn't an option (as I live in Bristol, not Bali). 

Does anyone have any foolproof and preferably non-messy methods to make it smell a bit nicer?

3 hours ago, Paddy Morris said:

Have you reached any conclusions yet?  I have a DPA but am always slightly disappointed with the results I get.  I also find it unusable as a gigging mic.

 

Have you considered trying a Nadine?  I never have, but the demos sound very good.

I’m in the same quandary. My plan is to bully my whole family into contributing at Christmas.

I still think Yamaha has never made a bad bass. I managed to try a John Myung bass (not my thing really) and it was amazing. 

Great pedals, amazing prices, super fast delivery. 100% recommended.

Rush book gone!

any offers for Vic?

postage is £3.50 so anything on top of that is golden. 

28 minutes ago, BigRedX said:

 

This.

 

I've been able to get rid of a load of tat that I didn't need anymore with minimal effort on my part, especially when it came to working out the postage. I even made some money too.

I also found my local off license (lovely people!) are now accepting Royal Mail deliveries which has helped them improve turnover and saved me a 20 minute trip to the post office.

For small items it’s a brilliant system.

Here are some short books (16-20 pages approx) from two of the UK’s best educators. Partially in treble clef.

£8 delivered

Both books in basically new condition.

Looking for £50 for both (which is what I paid)

Any offers?

I’d like to get these gone, and used by someone who wants them. Basically offer what you can!

Personally I’ve found the new eBay way of working much easier to sell books and low value items. Postage being arranged is a good bonus, too.

Bonkers prices for some brilliant pedals (I know because I bought one!)