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  1. Burns-bass
    Sounds like an awful situation. Used to work for the fire service and ignoring alarms isn’t ever a good idea! I’d personally send a message to their head office outlining your concerns. If you feel you want to, you can do the same to the local fire service, anonymously if you wish. As a business model I sort of get what Pirate is doing, but I’d the tech fails and there is a problem lives could be at risk.
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    I went to a jazz jam session at a rehearsal room and the drummer ran it really well. We discussed each tune, organised the solos and played to the nod. Was brilliant fun. What I’m trying to say is that not all jazz jams are bad, they can be really good. I guess it depends on who sets the context.
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    It’ll be dreadful but I’ll go to watch it. £4.99 a film at my local cinema
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    Absolutely amazing album.
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    People have been so generous to me, too. I asked once about where to buy a Wolf Endpin and someone sent one to me for free (still use it to this day).
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    Hi Eddie, I’ve sent you a personal message (it’s like an email, but you check it here). See you’re in Frome, so not too far away. Sorry to hear about the bass problems!
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    If you need a new end piece, I have one.
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    I’m going to put the Evan’s on my other bass tonight I think, so the price will be £950. This is a 100% Basschat Bargain. I’ll also add it to eBay, too, for a little more. Collection only in Bristol, etc.
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    The bass is in Bristol – apologies for not mentioning that in the ad.
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    Is it vintage? Possibly, but it’s hard to tell. Neck looks twisted, frets look awful and the condition is atrocious. Personally I’d walk away as fast as I could. Assume asking £5k +++
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    Love to know what jazz workshop you went to…
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    I’m a trustee with CAB here (I’m in Bristol as well) if you need me to put you in touch with anyone for legal advice. This damage is heartbreaking and I’m hoping it can get sorted for you. I guess the good thing with wood is that any damage can be repaired. Best of luck with it.
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    “Properly” being the word I guess.
  14. Burns-bass
    This is a great Stentor Elysia bass. It’s a relatively small 3/4 bass, making it ideal for someone smaller of stature or who prefers a smaller bass. It’s in excellent condition and comes fitted with a nearly new set of Evah Pirazzi Weich strings. (Used for about 4 weeks) There’s a superficial scratch on the top rib which has been checked by a luthier (pictured). The bass doesn’t come with a case. It’s a hybrid bass with a carved front and back. Fingerboard is ebony. Sounds fantastic to me. The adjustable bridge works well and can be raised and lowered to give a great action. It’s currently set higher for orchestral playing. The bass is covered in a shellac lacquer which provides a great finish, but is prone to scratches and chips. It’s all character at the end of the day. The price is £1200 with the new set of Evah Pirazzis. With a set of Spriocore Welchs it can be yours for £950. This is a huge bargain for a lovely bass, and is the price I paid on Basschat. It’s advertised elsewhere for a little more.
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    I'm not sure what the chip on your shoulder is here, but as I've explained, I have played bass with low tension strings and really like them. I have owned, played, and enjoyed basses with these. My favourites were Golden Slaps. In fact, I'm doing a gig with them on Saturday. I recently played at a festival with gut strings and loved them. The issue here seems to be that I politely suggested that someone new to double bass might benefit from a lesson or two on technique to avoid developing poor habits or hurting themselves. Or, to put it in different terms. You're an expert woodworker and instrument builder, right? If you spotted someone doing something with a drill or an adhesive that could potentially harm them, you'd probably say something. It's literally the same thing. If you're getting the sound you like out of your bass, then good for you. Nobody cares, least of all me. Life is too short for this nonsense. I'm off to get some chips of my own with the kids.
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    Wood glue you'd assume (hope!)
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    Yoghurt is obviously not a good adhesive.
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    I love this. Respect is earned not demanded. I once took my aluminium double bass with Golden Slaps to a stellar luthier who was fixing a vintage Hawkes bass worth maybe 20 times more. He treated me and the bass with the same respect as the super expensive bass.
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    Nasty! I recently bought a Chinese classic vibe precision deck and it’s amazing. That was £85 delivered, reckoned choose a name brand over these.
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    Sounds great and his website seems really professional, too. Let us know how it goes! Glad to hear our advice has been accepted in the positive spirit it’s offered…
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    I’ve got one of these. I take it as a spare to double bass gigs. It’s great!
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    I don’t really form emotional bonds to celebrities as they’re just normal people like you and me, but I always had a soft spot for Ozzy. My first big gig was Ozzfest. Great introduction to rock and live music. Seemed like he had a good life and a happy family. Isn’t that what most of us want?
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    So the song seems to me (listening while watching the football) to be in G, so I’d just use the G major scale as a guide to the notes you want to hit. (I can’t tab that out, but you can find it online!)
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    I don’t think that’s really fair. People (including me) have politely suggested that over 300 years of technique might be worth studying, if only to avoid busting your hands up. Playing with low tension strings is fair enough. You don’t really need the “conventional” technique (note I didn’t say correct) but if someone new to DB tries that with Spiros or something else they could really hurt themselves. It’s friendly advice from people who’ve have made mistakes. I’ve suffered with sore hands and injuries from poor technique and solving it has been a revelation. I’d say advice is delivered in the same way your build thread has inspired others to approach restoring double basses on a sympathetic and professional way. Anyway, good playing HP and hope you’re enjoying the gigs.
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    It’ll be brilliant fun. There are lots of great books on jazz improvisation. I’d also recommend ready a music theory book or two if you have access to one to brush up on some of the fundamentals. I’ll see if I have a spare one somewhere.
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