arabassist

okie dokes

tbh i've never posted a bass before, which postal service would be best to use? (it fits in my fender gig bag btw)

my camera lens is screwed so i had to use a webcam unfortunately for the headstock, its very faint, but u can see the dried glue of where the previous dude patched it up. (the top left corner, next to the A string tuning fork) ill try to get hold of a better camera.
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[url="http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=m-KFfbxSXfU"]here's a vid[/url] of it in action, skip to like 1min to see it in full view

theres a pic of him with it, [url="http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2p/v166/208/47/606269116/n606269116_288026_1978.jpg"]http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-sf2...288026_1978.jpg[/url]

Hello,

I'm selling my Ibanez Artcore AGB140 for roughly £130 (NOW £120). I need something smaller for me.

I've had it for approx 6 months, and bought it 2nd hand. It's previous owner slightly damaged the headstock with a crack on the left side and patched it up. I didn't even realise it was there until he pointed it out.

[url="http://www.bassplayer.com/article/ibanez-artcore-abg140/jan-06/16448"]Here's some random specs at the bottom of the page.[/url]

Here's a pic, the previous owner showed me some pics and vids aswell if you're interested.



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Hmm I'm still thinking about this issue, thanks for your help guys.

I guess my decision rests on whether I can get rid of (sell) this bass. Its previous owner slightly damaged the headstock.

Out of interest, should I even bother with a squier affinity?

Also, is it against forum rules to sell/buy basses here?

Hehe, by the way, is it normal for a hollow bass like mine to not be very good for slap and pop? I wonder if it's the bass or my basstardness.

Hmmm I see what ya mean. I guess the more frustrated with this bass the more I try to develop my technique.

I think I might wait till I get to uni and dish out my bursaries on a few stingrays, by then I'll be pro

Thanks for those comments guys.

I never thought about an OLP, I think I'm just in love with the look of the Fender Jazz.

I have seen some of your videos Dmanlamius, including the beginner one, they were all helpful

I guess my prob is I don't wanna get used to a bass that I feel uncomfortable in some ways with. For instance, I can't play standing up very well, cos it's large body rests against me and sticks far too much out.

Hello all,

This is my first post so sorry if I say/do something schoopid. I've had my Ibanez Artcore AGB140 for like 6 months now (2nd hand) tho I only recently got my amp (30W ashdown) due to money issues and family not liking noise. At first I loved my bass (I still do) but I'm starting to wonder if I really want to keep it. First of all, it's got a hollow body so it's pretty hench. The fretboard is pretty thick (in both axes) which is a problem for my small and pudgy hands that i've been blessed with. Also, I think slapping and popping is the real fun bit of bass, but when I try it on this it just doesn't sound as good, doesn't have that funky, metallic, (whatever you describe it as) noise from solid basses - I've tried loads of different techniques.

I'm thinking sell it/trade it and buy a simple solid bass like a jazz squier for like £180. I still class myself as a bass newb so I don't care about uber basses. Should I do this or am I just being an idiot for thinking this? Is this just a case of 'good bass, bad bassist'?

My friend says just go to a music store and find what you like, the prob is the only local shop in my area just got closed down.

Cheers