Burns-bass

23 hours ago, AddaBadda said:

A belated update on my string situation...

I’ve ended up with a set of Preludes from my local shop - Bristol Violin Shop. They fitted the strings, shaped the nut and improved the setup all for a very reasonable  £130.

It’s still not a great instrument- certain notes buzz pretty badly and the strings aren’t particularly well tonally matched but it’s much more fun to play now and my bass playing is coming on quickly which is the most important thing!

Nice to hear from another DB player in Bristol! Lockdown has stalled (ie stopped) me from playing upright, but I hope to get back into it when the world goes back to normal. 

19 hours ago, mybass said:

I’ve saw him a few times at Ronnie Scott’s, once on two consecutive nights in duo with guitarist Joe Pass. The interplay was incredible, which was why I went back a second night. His intonation, timing and subtlety was superb. Indeed, one of the greatest double bass players.

What a great gig that must have been. In the presence of genius it’s tempting to try and analyse what they do, but sometimes it’s better to forget we’re musicians and just enjoy. I remember seeing a performance by Christian McBride (in amplified) and it was incredible. (Didn’t stop a few people on the audience falling asleep, mind you)

Objectively speaking, they’re both built the same way so you’d expect little difference. My 60s jazz (all original) plays wonderfully but pickup output is very low. Modern jazz (based on a 60s bass) has a much higher output.

60s bass looks better, modern bass sounds better. Difference in price: £7,000.

Personally, I don’t think it’s worth it (I bought my 60s bass 20 years ago). Years of experience with 70s basses leads me to conclude that these aren’t worth the premium at all.

Don’t apologise for trying to get the best price for your bass...

It’s got the good tuners on it too. Looks like a fantastic deal.

Looks like a modern British classic. If I didn't already have a room of basses I'd be tempted.

Bugger. These are brilliant.

These are beautiful 

I’ve reduced the price to £675, including a very old and battered Fender moulded hard case. 

Yep. Good eggs.

12 minutes ago, ped said:

I play for myself and myself alone. If I’m enjoying myself that’s all that matters!

Sounds like jazz!

Bump for a lovely and affordable bass.

Bump for a weekend. I’ve now found a case for this!

Looking at the end of March when restrictions are lifted on movement...

Happy Saturday!

1 minute ago, Paul Clifton said:

Wowser. Anyone know the new rules for VAT/duties when importing used musical instruments post-Brexit  Because this is lush!

25% on top, so budget for about £2,300.

7 hours ago, stewblack said:

That's gurt lush that is. 

Long scale active? Interesting.. 

Hi Stu, it’s an active preamp and passive pickups (I’ve been told!). Updated the listing. Still a lovely thing.

1 minute ago, Cuzzie said:

Can we call that a Mexican stand off?!

Let's hope it turs into a Mexican sell-off.

4 minutes ago, miles'tone said:

It's not a dull discussion point if someone ends up disappointed by their purchase. I'm just trying to save you a headache later on too. My intentions are well meant friend..

The MIM Classic 50s Lacquer Precision was only offered in Black and White Blonde finishes. Fact. They were more expensive than the regular MIM Classic 50s Precisions that had a polyurethane finish, which were available in 2 tone Sunburst (the bass you have for sale), Fiesta Red and Honey Blonde.

I'm not Mexican, just well informed.  😉

Fair enough. Man beats internet.

1 hour ago, miles'tone said:

Lovely bass, but these had a poly finish not nitro mate. 

I don't want to get into a discussion about Fender finishes (it's the world's dullest discussion point, I reckon), but here's the official Fender description of the bass which I've used below. If anyone from Mexico wants to chime in then please do!

The Classic Series '50s Precision Bass Lacquer delivers the distinctive 1950s-era look, sound and vibe of those first Fender basses, with vintage style and an authentic nitrocellulose lacquer finish on its alder body. Other features include a "C"-shaped maple neck, 7.25"-radius maple fingerboard with 20 vintage-style frets and black-dot inlays, vintage-style split single-coil pickup, gold anodized pickguard, four-saddle American Vintage bass bridge, and vintage-style reverse tuners. 

Lots of lovely interest, but still here. I really love this bass, so hope it finds a new home. I’ve managed to find a case for this too should postage be necessary.

Still here staring at me on it’s green glory.

You can also use these to record on an iPad. I have two of these and they are amazing. Great price too!

Perhaps o was a little optimistic with the price, so how about £200 for a beautiful fretless.

It's a long-scale (34") bass, not the teeny tiny shortscale!