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  1. Burns-bass
    Bricks and mortar Music shops have a tough job. So many people use them to try something out then buy it cheaper online - I’ve done this in the past, but not now as I’m nice. Like any business, service can vary, and while some people love an attentive (obsequious) salesperson, whereas others (like me) prefer to be left alone. I’ll normally give shops a couple of goes. John Lewis, on the other hand can do one. I went in to buy a new oven (£3,000 SMEG range) and the sales assistant looked me up and down and heard my kids rattling around and walked away without chatting with me and asking me any questions. Thankfully, my local store had one in stock and did it cheaper than JL.
  2. Burns-bass
    Great buyer, lovely chap no hassles.
  3. Burns-bass
    If it’s a single line solo, the sound will be thinner so you’ll need to fill out the sound. Play too far up the neck or too complex lines and it’ll suck the body out of the sound. Keep root notes and focus on the bass grove. Use dynamics such as syncopation and digging in to help push the solo forward. If it still sounds week, get a volume pedal and boost the signal when the solo starts or add an effect (depends on style!) If the solo is in an open string and you’re in a rock band play the open string and raise your fretting hand the crowd like a member of The Darkness.
  4. Burns-bass
    Here is my super-heavyweight and incredible sounding Marshall 3650 Silver Jubilee head. The output stage features two 300 watt power amps. The sound, as you'd imagine, is thunderous. You have a lot of control with the 7-band EQ. This is an anniversary model created to celebrate Marshall's Silver Jubilee in 1986. These were built for touring musicians and it appears Marshall spared no expense building it. The chrome cover is in excellent condition, with little use. I bought this from a pro (with the 4x10 I sold a while back), and he actually had two (and a lot of roadies, I think). I'm selling as I'm going 100% Class D now. I'd like to keep this if I could, but I must be realistic. The amp itself (in the Marshall sleeve) weighs 25kg. Inside the flightcase it must be over 50kg. I simply can't send this as I don't know of any courier that would take it. I'm based in Bristol and happy to drive out to meet you somewhere nearby. I will advertise this on eBay now but it'll always be cheaper on Basschat, so grab it here if you want it.
  5. Burns-bass
    Also consider getting a compressor.
  6. Burns-bass
    Nah, lollipops were late 65 to early 67. In no way am I suggesting an error in the listing, I’m just surprised they were used on a bass as late as 68. Looks wonderful.
  7. Burns-bass
    Lollipop tuners that late is interesting! Looks like a beautiful bass.
  8. Burns-bass
    On the other hand I had a seller message me and explain why I should only send a bass in a cardboard box which was then covered in bubble wrap and placed inside another, larger box. While the principle is great, the practicalities weren’t. I sent it in a case (to someone else) and it arrived unscathed. Guess 20 years of online sale ma have taught me two things.
  9. Burns-bass
    These are absolutely glorious things.
  10. Burns-bass
    I love Richer Sounds. Hands down the best service I’ve ever received in a chain retailer.
  11. Burns-bass
    It’s a neck through. You can see it in some of the promo images. Personally I really like it, but it’s overpriced for what it is. Anyone stop brave enough to have a crack and build something different deserves our support!
  12. Burns-bass
    I’m glad to have played a role in this and see that incredible DB stay within the community! (My wife was also thrilled to see it go, but the Bryant remains!) Lovely collection you have there.
  13. Burns-bass
    There's always something worth seeing there...
  14. Burns-bass
    I've got a Thomann softcase that I can throw in with this and I can also package it up and send it.
  15. Burns-bass
    This is an outstanding deal.
  16. Burns-bass
    I have several hobbies (cycling, playing music, camping and walking) and the one thing that unifies snobs in everything is that they’re joyless. People who genuinely love what they do will be happy you’re enjoying it too.
  17. Burns-bass
    Agreed, I like a hard case. The modern US Fender bass cases are fantastic.
  18. Burns-bass
    Master craftspeople are highly protective of their products and their legacy, and rightly so. I was going to commission a guitar from Kinkade in Bristol. The waiting list is 7 years, and given the age of the maker there's no guarantee it will ever be completed. That's because every build is 100% bespoke and created for the person and the player. I've had Wals and they were OK. They're quirky things that do what they do very well. I can't understand the premium, but I can understand why they're so protective of their IP and legacy. Good luck to them.
  19. Burns-bass
    I had two Hiwatt DR103s and matching 4x12 cabs (Entwistle phase). Was incredible… but so so so so so so so so so so heavy.
  20. Burns-bass
    No need to apologise, you got the bass you wanted - all good! I love the look of those, they’re amazing.
  21. Burns-bass
    The industry standard! Lovely to meet you yesterday. Buy with confidence guys.
  22. Burns-bass
    People take it personally. I remember being ghosted after going to an audition once. Was pretty horrid experience.
  23. Burns-bass
    I reckon if I had to choose one single bass do do rock, funk, R&B and pop it would be a Stingray. Thankfully I don’t have to choose and so I don’t currently have one, but do I want one? Yes!!!
  24. Burns-bass
    Any love for this?
  25. Burns-bass
    We can’t discuss on here so I’ve PMed you.
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