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1 hour ago, claustra said:

Lovely !

Just found this further info http://www.basscentre.com/british-bass-masters/bruce-thomas-profile.html

Bloody extra taxes and total shambles with international shipping.

 

Yes it’s crap now - total nightmare means can’t buy from EU without delays and added VAT 

Well didn't think i'd be selling this but just fell in love with a CIJ P Bass and it's one in one out with me. I may regret it.

This as others here will attest, a lovely bass based on the famous 64 Bruce Thomas was famous for, there has obviously been a lot of love and care gone into crafting this bass.

One of the nicest necks i've played, custom designed to Bruce Thomas' high standards, it's a 40mm nut width and as it has a satin finish, it is a joy to play with rolled edges so no fret sprout.

The orange body (salmon pink officially but looks orange to me) looks amazing and looks different in different lights but always wow. The pups are very hot, custom wound for Bruce and the response from hi to low is great. 

Has old school roller bridge saddles for custom string spacing, which is about 19mm on this bass. Freshly strung with brand new light gauge EB roundwounds for super ZING! No dead spots and intonation good - i've added the ashtray cover can remove if you prefer

No dings or scratches that i know of, never gigged but seeing as bought last summer that's no surprise. Also comes with brand new Fender gig bag. If this had a Fender logo on it it would be over 1k easy

Can post for £20 to UK only im afraid as Brexit has messed up buying/selling abroad big time (took 45 days to return an amp to Germany this year) but if the bass doesn’t sell - I’ll take that as a sign that I need 2 p basses 

Plus a signed copy of BT’s Rough Notes book - a must read for bassists 

55 minutes ago, martthebass said:

I use an LM3 or LM Little Markus 500 with a pair of NY121s.  To be honest I've always found the sound with a single cab to be a bit boxed in when using my JMJ or Mikey Way Mustangs but the sound really opens up and has more authority when using 2 cabs.  I only go single cab for rehearsals in small rooms for this reason and even at a small gig where the single 12" would have enough volume I still use 2 (both with the tweeters down to zero).

i might get the NY121 extension but went MB for potability or the Fender 500 but to be honest - we only tend to play 300 capacity places - GASing on a MIJ P bass which may be the answer haha

8 hours ago, gjones said:

Well I gigged with the Markbass today, at a filming session in a theatre in Edinburgh, for the Jazz & Blues Festival.

It was certainly powerful enough to compete with a loudish drummer.

The sound tech actually used a mic on it and didn't bother with a DI. 

I had it at about 11 O'clock on the master and I played my P bass.

The bass and low mid were at about 1 O'clock.

So a pretty successful first outing.

Great stuff - good that it was 🎤 up too

Swoon 😍

31 minutes ago, gjones said:

I just bought a Markbass CMD 121P.

I've got a gig this weekend and I'll be taking it with me.

I've got an amp stand which will tip the speaker up towards my ears to help clarity.

I've used one before, that was supplied at a gig, and really liked the sound. 

We'll see how the gig goes and then I'll report back.

I got a great little stand from my sister as a present - good luck with gig 👍

At low volume it is superb - what I’ve settled on is low gain more volume, bass on 11pm lo mid 10pm, hi mid 12pm, high 1pm - vpf off and vle 9pm which sits good in the mix but don’t like it in its own - without vle it’s clanky and with it adds mud but rounds out the mids. With the fender I just set it flat and more gain that volume and was great - but not tried BT Pbass loud through Fender 

Rehearsed twice with it now and it’s bit muddy but also Bruce Thomas p bass with TI flats is new. At moment not overly impressed - sounds good in mix but on its own lacks clarity- will work on eqing- anyone else get this? My Fender Rumble 200 has more punch 

what a beaut - if i had the cash i would!

17 hours ago, mikel said:

Is that a short scale?

Hi Mike yes shortie

6 minutes ago, kristo said:

Looks great. How much does it weigh?

lighter a feather i've no scales but my P Bass is 8lb and it's probably 5lbs when lifting both

42 minutes ago, Aidan63 said:

Love the recording, sounds great in that mix, is that a Mandocaster the 4th member is playing ?

Thank you! i believe it is the Mandocaster -  Ian can play just about anything you put in his hands - we were missing our lead player too due to covid restrictions in his town that day

Selling my Danelectro 63 short scale- very 60s woody sound akin to a semi acoustic due to material used in construction. Twangy thumpy finger tone but kerplunky with plec set up with flats- crazy low action super fast to play - little scratched in pics bout over 16 years old

Prefer collection only or can deliver within 50 miles of Clitheroe - or can post at buyer's liability 

Here it is in action played with plec through Fender Rumble 200 Head and 210 cab

https://americana-uk.com/the-twang-factor-presents-west-on-colfax#more-52505

these are great basses - i love mine - i'll only sell it if i can get my brother-in-law let me have his 78 P Bass that he doesn't play!! Or will sell!

5 hours ago, Leftfret said:

Hi - thanks for getting back to me. Sorry, things moved on - bought a little MarkBass combo - not convinced so may get back to you!! Updating a cab and selling stuff on Ebay - so have to wait until that's sorted - or not - before deciding on a 'new' head. Apologies again, Bob

No worries Bob

On 23/04/2021 at 23:23, Leftfret said:

Hi,

Apologies - only just seen you reply - haven't been on the forum for a few days.

Thanks for the pics.

Still for sale or has the other guy made a decision?

Bob

Hi Bob still for sale - sorry just saw this  i dont seem to be getting notifications

On 18/04/2021 at 12:41, Leftfret said:

Hi

Is this still for sale?

Can you post pictures of the actual amp, rather than a stock shot?

Thanks

Hi see new pics. Still for sale one person having a think 

Here’s a not very helpful video - you need to turn up the volume and where I unplugged the jack - that was it started to feedback from Bass 

5 hours ago, Supernaut said:

Are you sure it's not the tweeter?

I think you’re right. The gain really increases the hiss but once you get the master volume past 75% it goes - I’ve read about the tweeter needing playing in - in live band situation it shouldn’t be a problem 

Fan noise is a bit annoying but will be ok with a band. Great at low volume - good round bass - hoping at volume in the mix it’ll be similar - turned it up half way and it’s loud! It’s highlighted my bass has a bit of an earth issue 

Markbass just arrived can’t really test it at home but really like size and weight - just need green light for rehearsals!

You’ll also need to consider what kind of music he wants to play. This has nice flats on for a really thumpy 60s sound. 

2 hours ago, carlitos71 said:

What’s the scale on this bass? Looking for a very short scale for my son! Cheers 

30 inch scale Carlitos- neck profile is a chunky C but like old Mustang - so easy to play but too small for my large hands 

25 minutes ago, Jakester said:

I bought the Mark Stand but it hasn't been out of its bag - instead I picked one of these up:

https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/braeda-laptop-support-black-60150176/

Fits perfectly, and tilts it at just the right angle. You lose any floor coupling, but works well if you're on top of your amp. I've even used it on top of the extension cab. 

that's a good idea -i usually am on tight stages to right next to amp - much cheaper than this i was looking at

https://www.knightonmusiccentre.com/product/accessories/quik-lok/quik-lok-bs317-amp-stand/?gclid=CjwKCAjw9MuCBhBUEiwAbDZ-7vA5Ku5uA5owCkkaem_oMf5-8kL1l8hkhJGXQC02Z59Hnz1U8qqX6xoCcoIQAvD_BwE

14 hours ago, Ed_S said:

14 hours ago, Ed_S said:

So on balance if you're not going to get stunningly loud, you aren't going to be rushed to set up, you aren't playing in venues where you wipe your feet on the way out but you are pushed for space and you want the more refined option then I'd say get the Markbass. Otherwise, the Fender ticks a lot of boxes!

Hi ED_S this is very helpful - I dont need very loud and hate hums as i'll probably use it to record - we record live (overdub vocals only) so Markbass it is and going to buy a little amp stand to till it back - having no feet is a bit of an oversight - i'll buy some and put them on