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Hi - One thing to bear in mind is the Marquee is 32" scale, but the Bison is the full 34". Never played any myself, but the bass player in Oasis used a Bison from what I remember (not that you could really hear it over Noel Gallagher ). This seems to be the best demo on You Tube & funnily enough uses a Hartke amp as a pre (audio clips a bit, mind): - A few demos of people playing along with tunes on there too, but I've found nothing on the Marquee yet (I was considering one a while ago). Here's [url="http://www.musicradar.com/gear/all/guitars/electric/bass-guitars/4-string-electric/marquee-bass-19715/review"]a review from Music Radar[/url] though - pretty positive. Cheers, B.
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Sold Rasta a Fernandes 5 string & it was a really smooth transaction - great guy to do business with & would definitely deal with him again. Cheers! B.
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Is it like one of these? Think it would fit right in to a rock band to be honest. Unless you're going for a tribute act then there's a lot of flexibility as to what's 'right' - if it feels good then chances are the sight of you enjoying playing a bass will overshadow the bass itself. Cheers, B.
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Quite a few fans on here... [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=101215&hl=retrovibe"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...mp;hl=retrovibe[/url] B.
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I'd go for option c - just looks right to me. I totally understand why you'd soften the top horn - seriously considered buying one of their 8 strings a while ago, but wasn't sure about the strap placement. By the way, if you're using a Steinberger bridge & will be using double ball end strings then the measurements of the bridge / tuners will have to be right to take the strings, which are designed for a 34" scale. I think you can buy adaptors for the top of the neck to use single ball end strings easy enough though. Cheers, B.
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Bass now [s]on hold[/s] sold - cheers! -
[quote name='Rasta' post='1213484' date='Apr 28 2011, 08:08 AM']PM'd [/quote] And replied
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After battling with a mountain of bubble wrap & cardboard I'm able to post this now - original description amended. Cheers, B.
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Jools Holland Show - Still Worth Watching?
benebass replied to spongebob's topic in General Discussion
[quote name='KK Jale' post='1207402' date='Apr 21 2011, 07:04 PM']I went to the filming of a Later show last year… the Friday show is recorded in a one-hour take with no re-runs, then there's a 15-minute break, then they do the 10 o'clock show live. So when Jools says "and you may hear such-and-such on the Friday show... " it's already happened.[/quote] This makes sense - I always think the Tuesday show is a bit flat compared to Friday. Tonight's show seemed to work better as it was more about the guests than it was about Jools. I still think it needs a revamp though - I reckon it'd do well if they move it to a 100% live slot on BBC1 after the 10 O'Clock news on a Friday...and we might see the end of the Graham Norton show! B. -
Hi Paul - that model's called the GAXB150 & it's a medium scale (32" I think), which isn't everyone's bag. They retailed for £100-150 originally - it's the Ibanez beginner line. I picked one up in a shop once & it felt OK for the cash, but didn't have a chance to give it a good play. Do a search for GAXB150 & you'll find some reviews online - they seem fairly mixed, but a few people on talkbass seem to like them. Cheers, B.
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Second hand's definitely the way to go - looks like Black Knight is gear4music's house brand & don't think you'd get much back if you move it on in the future... B.
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And back to the top...
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[quote name='The Bass Doc' post='1209538' date='Apr 23 2011, 09:20 PM']Cheers B, I'll give you a demo when you come over next week.[/quote] Looking forward to it! Cheers, B.
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Very nice Howard! Always loved the bass sound on T.Rex tunes & recently found out most of it was recorded on one of these. Classic... B.
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[quote name='The Bass Doc' post='1209311' date='Apr 23 2011, 05:13 PM']Hi Ben, That's a nice looking bass and the price is fine. However you appear to have a problem with a sloping floor in your house - do you know if there is a history of mining in the area?[/quote] Hi Howard - it's an interesting take on a Jazz copy with that scratchplate. Subtly different... I think mining's probably one of the nicer things there's been a history of round here to be honest! Cheers, B.
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Been trying to find some more info on these, but there's not much in terms of reviews out there. They were discontinued a while ago, but it looks like Fernandes have brought them back: - [url="http://www.fernandesguitars.com/retrospect/retrospect-5-x.html"]http://www.fernandesguitars.com/retrospect...ospect-5-x.html[/url] Will be open to offers for a cash sale... Cheers, B.
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[quote name='Soliloquy' post='1209108' date='Apr 23 2011, 12:32 PM']I've never had a problem with ordering from them. Maybe it's the actual postal service ?[/quote] Yeah, the service levels on standard mail are not what you'd expect - I think it's fifteen working days before you can register something as lost. Luckily my latest Status order turned up today despite the bank holiday... Cheers, B.
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I've bought loads of sets from them & they've always been really good with posting them. Ordered some strings on Wednesday & had an e-mail on Thursday saying they're in the post so expecting them over the next couple of days. I think they're quite a small operation now in terms of staff, but considering how much they charge for their strings it's worth giving them another chance - I'm really impressed with mine! Cheers, B.
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Hi - I'm putting my Fernandes Retrospect 5 up for grabs, as I don't really need a five string & it's not being played. I can't find much about these online, but it's a quality passive Chinese-made take on a Jazz Bass. The neck is really compact at the nut (it's about Precision width) & string spacing at the bridge is 17-18mm. I've found it easy to pick up after playing my four strings & if I didn't have somethiing coming in soon then I'd be keeping it. I think the body is alder (quite light) & it's a decent sunburst finish - there are a couple of dings, but nothing major & overall it's in very good shape. It's currently strung with La Bella flats (worth over £30 on their own), but I have the rounds it came with & I'll throw them in too. [s]Don't have a case/bag for it so can't do a postal deal at the mo[/s]. Managed to pack this for sending so I'm asking [b][color="#0000FF"]£175 posted[/color][/b], but would be interested in a cashdeal with collection from Newcastle upon Tyne. Pics: - [attachment=78170:IMGP2343.JPG] [attachment=78171:IMGP2340.JPG] Cheers, B.
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[quote name='megallica' post='1194279' date='Apr 10 2011, 08:09 AM']I think maybe the RBX range is what most people think of when they think of Yamaha's. I mean lots of pros have played Yamahas over the years so it's not as if they haven't tried to market the upper level instruments with signature models etc.[/quote] I've always thought that the fact that Yamaha haven't diversified with branding has stopped them from being accepted as a pro instrument by some. Fender have Squier, Gibson have Epiphone etc., but a Yamaha's always a Yamaha whether it's a RBX or a TRB. I think this does put some people off taking the higher end stuff seriously. Personally, I think they make consistently decent instruments at every price level, but can see how they are perceived as being a bit safe by some. Funnily enough, I had a SBV for a while & although it looked a bit mad, I thought it sounded more like a traditional Jazz than a lot of modern Fenders... Cheers, B.
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[quote name='oldslapper' post='1187252' date='Apr 3 2011, 11:16 PM']Oh so glad you've come to your senses! What were you thinking? Repeat after me...never sell Groove basses.never sell Groove basses.never sell Groove basses.never sell Groove basses.never sell Groove basses.never sell Groove basses.never sell Groove basses[/quote] Yeah, we've definitely got something in common here! Still got that black Groove 5? Cheers, B.
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Hi - really sorry about this, but after reading the replies on the thread & playing the Groove for ages today I think I'll regret moving it on at the mo, so I'm withdrawing it for the time being. Looks like I'll have to find some other stuff to sell... PMs replied to. Conan - decent cab - thanks for the offer. Cheers, B.
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[quote name='Lacertus' post='1186030' date='Apr 2 2011, 06:30 PM']How would you describe the sound/character of this beauty?[/quote] Hi Lacertus - I'd say it's character is obviously quite Stingray-like, but in general it's a lot less in your face. Neck profile's much slimmer & to me the sound is a lot more rounded, but I'm no expert as I've never owned a real Stingray. Cheers, B.
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[quote name='merello' post='1185899' date='Apr 2 2011, 03:45 PM']Looks really smart - best of luck![/quote] Cheers merello! Just been playing it actually - forgotten how nice the neck is. If it wasn't for incoming stuff it'd be staying here to be honest... B.
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Hi - decided to put this back up for sale, as it's not being played as much as it deserves to be! There's not a great deal online about these, but they are pretty much Status' take on the Stingray, with a huge Trimax humbucker near the bridge & a 2 band EQ (with active / passive switch). The neck is much slimmer than a Stingray though - really comfy. I think it's from the late nineties & was built in the UK. In general it's in a pretty good condition for it's age (a couple of dings here & there), but when I got it there was a small crack behind the neck join. I discussed this on the forum (thread is [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=80417"]here[/url]) & the consensus was that it wasn't structural. In the couple of years I've had it there haven't been any problems & it's had a pro repair job, along with a recent set up & restringing. I'm looking for [s]£300[/s] £280 for this collected (I'm based in Newcastle upon Tyne) - I don't have anything to post it in at present & I'd prefer any prospective buyers to have a look, as the repair really is a good job. Pics: - [attachment=76478:IMGP2334.JPG] [attachment=76481:IMGP2332.JPG] [attachment=76482:IMGP2331.JPG] Cheers, B. P.S. My feedback thread is [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=70908"]here[/url]