Burns-bass
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What a fascinating bass! -
After a successful social distances handover of a bass, I’m willing to meet up to deliver or swap. My preference is either a vintage (Or reissue) Fender jazz or Precision of some sort, active boutique bass (Sadowsky, Xotic etc) or a string ray. Cash either way is fine as my bass fund has been replenished! -
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Still here!
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What's The Best Deal You've Ever Had?
Burns-bass replied to binky_bass's topic in General Discussion
I once had a Wotsit that was just a big lump of cheesy seasoning. Nearly blew my head off. -
What's The Best Deal You've Ever Had?
Burns-bass replied to binky_bass's topic in General Discussion
I just remembered a couple. A Wal pro in 2005 for £850. A mint condition 1970 Precision bass for £900 (the guy even dropped it off at my office), a 1978 Mustang for £150, a 74 Jazz for £600 (sold that to a guy in the states for £1500), and a 1968 Jazz bass for £900. There are a couple of regret. A 64 jazz bass refinished in Olympic white for £2000, a 1978 Musicman stingray for £500 and a 70s 4001 Ricky for £650. Plus the 78 jazz I sold for £750 in 2005. -
I’ve seen that done. Very cool.
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Didn’t know Mr Shuker was a member here, but I’m very grateful for your interjection. Thanks for your help!
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What's The Best Deal You've Ever Had?
Burns-bass replied to binky_bass's topic in General Discussion
I once bought a near mint condition Hiwatt DR103 which I then sold for £1,500, which is the best real return I’ve ever made on a piece of music gear. In terms of the best deal, I got a 66 candy apple red jazz that I love with all my heart and have played for 17 years for £3,000. It was expensive at the time and took me years to save for and I still consider it my best musical friend. I used it record a few albums and gig all over Europe. -
What a tone that guy gets out of his bass...
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One more fan here. Not used the videos much recently, but when I was starting and could only meet my teacher once a fortnight they were brilliant. Will check them out for some inspiration!
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Learning to build a bass (and/or become a luthier)
Burns-bass replied to Jellyfish's topic in General Discussion
Brilliant advice. I’ve wanted to do one of these courses and am currently saving up for one for my 40th birthday! -
Fair play to the lad.
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The song's pants but the bassline's a cracker
Burns-bass replied to Barking Spiders's topic in General Discussion
The bass playing on those Wham records is very very good. My wife was blasting it on a Bose speaker and it really opened my eyes to how good it was. -
It’s 34”
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Lockdown bump. Will trade this in PX for a Stingray or active bass (Xotic, Sadowsky) or more expensive Fender. Theres a Precision shaped hole in my collection...
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Here is my stupendous Shuker single cut in sparked ash with a tiger stripe finish. This was bought by me on here in January and has since then spent much of its time in the case as I don't really play electric much, let alone 5 string basse. The bass is in good condition, although there are some playwear marks. At some point it's been professionally refretted. When I bought it, I had it completely stripped and set up with D'addario chromes and it's now singing like a boutique 5 string should. It's hard to see the marks on the hypnotically beautiful maple top, but I've pictured them where possible. The nobs are a little faded, but replacements are only a few pounds (and can be supplied if required). Action is low and set up beautifully. The pickups are Bartolini's and the preamp is the Shuker original I believe. I can take the back off and picture it when there aren't kids buzzing around. The active electronics can be set to passive by lifting one of the knobs. A nice feature. The sounds you can get from this bass are incredible. It comes with a Hiscox case and I'm able to send it worldwide. I'm interested in trades and have something of a Fender fetish, but also interested in Sadowsky and Xotic and the like. Send me what you've got and we can go from there. I’d love a vintage reissue Precision or jazz, preferably in Candy apple red! Sale price reduced to £1150 Pics below, shout me if you need more. I'm off to do some work!
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Using a different size bass for practice
Burns-bass replied to steviedee's topic in EUB and Double Bass
I'm intrigued and will give it a go and report back in the next few days. That's what I love about this forum, new things to try every day! My issue isn't left hand technique, but like all of us, I have some intonation challenges that need to be worked on, particularly when transitioning from positions or playing more quickly. I currently use a Yamaha headphone amp with my MK bass and it's been a revelation. I can practice for as long and as loud as I wish, all on the only instrument (bar perhaps the SLB) that replicates a DB accurately. -
Using a different size bass for practice
Burns-bass replied to steviedee's topic in EUB and Double Bass
Blindfolded? That would surprise my wife, but I might give it a crack! Bow and a drone is solid advice. That’s what helped me to make rapid progress on a 3/4. -
In my experience it’s best not to ask questions when everything seems to be going ok (in basses as in life!)
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Totally! Im sure you’ll get better and more complete answers from the DB experts here.
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Possibly! All instruments are quirky - and the Eminence especially! I had one andI found the bridge did slip forward at times. You can also measure the string distance between the bridge and the nut of 105cm (Eminence site) to see what’s happening. This may not be a particularly helpful commment, but It’s probably a good idea not to get used to using markers as by looking at them you’ll be distorting your natural body and hand shape.
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The centre of the bridge should be between the two f hole marks. If there’s a line on the top it’s likely that you should place the bridge on top of it. Compare your bridge to this one and you’ll see the issue. The bridge should sit flush against the top of the bass and be between the f holes. This should sort out the sound post issue too.
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This is a very special amp. I have the Basic Performer which was - when we were allowed out - an incredible gigging amp. -
(This is caveated with the fact that I'm an average DB player who is also working on improving their technique, but this might come in helpful) One piece of advice that's been useful is to practice in front of a mirror. If you're looking at the position of your left hand then you're twisting your body and head around distorting its natural shape. In front of a mirror you can face forward and see exactly what's happening with your fingers. In terms of techniques to help improve, chromatic scales are great. What you're probably finding is that you're attempting to use the 3 finger technique close to the nut where the gaps are biggest and the string pressure is at its highest. What you can do is to move up the fingerboard and try the 1 - 2 - 4 fingering at, say, C, C# and D on the G string for example. This has the added benefit of the D string as an anchor to help to ensure you're hitting the right note. You can replicate this exercise on the strings below. This should help build a solid technique. When I practice the Simandl exercises in specific keys I use a drone behind me (low level) which helps improve my ear for notes and identified any dissonance (I do this through headphones so my family don't kill me!). This can help you with ear training but also in getting the gaps right. If this is of any use, I've been given more advice. But I will defer to the experts on here!
