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  1. franzbassist

    Okay, which one of you bought the FGN Jazz in Andertons last night?  I was literally checking out with it in my basket at the same time! 🤣

    1. BillyBass

      BillyBass

      Hopefully, whoever that was has just saved you from spending your other half's Christmas present money on an impulse purchase from Andertons

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  2. Chewie

    BB735a in the house.......>!

    1. BillyBass

      BillyBass

      🤣

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  3. Chewie

    BB735a in the house.......>!

    1. BillyBass

      BillyBass

      I've just had a look through the bass guitar section of the gear forum.  You haven't posted a NBD thread with lots of pictures of your new acquisition yet...

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  4. MacDaddy

    I'm starting a flight company exclusively for bald people.

    It's called Receding Airlines. 

    1. BillyBass

      BillyBass

      ...and an associated travel company: Air Today gone tomorrow.

       

      Ok I know that's bad but MacDaddy started it.

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  5. MacDaddy

    I'm just sitting here wondering how I never noticed there is a Turd in Saturday...

    1. BillyBass

      BillyBass

      🤣 good spot.

       

      We have a gig on Saturday week, I think we should advertise it: 'Take the turd out of Saturday, come and see us play'

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  6. Kev

    Kev

    Check out my bands new single if you have a minute? 

     

    1. BillyBass

      BillyBass

      Very good indeed.

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  7. Dood

    TC SpectraComp bricked:

     

    Failed to update firmware two times, third time lights out. I now have a very small door stop. 

    1. BillyBass

      BillyBass

      I have three TC Polytunes, all of them play up every now and again.  I leave them for a bit use a different one, then a couple of months later come back to the faulty one, and it works!

       

      I also have a Spectradrive that still works as an EQ/Pre-DI but the tone prints won't load.

       

      I won't buy anymore TC Electronic pedals

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  8. BillyBass

    I've just spent my Sunday filing down the fret sprout on my latest aquisition, followed by ripping out the stock pre amp and shielding the cavities with copper tape.  

     

    Tomorrow a new John East pre amp should arrive and when I've put that in, fitted new strings and set it up...it will be NBD!

    1. BillyBass

      BillyBass

      Pics will most definitely be forthcoming, when I've finished working on it.

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  9. Bill Adams

    Hi all, 

     

    My name is Bill and I am a free style bassist who started back in the early 60’s and then became a DJ in 1972 up until 2000. I then went back to playing bass for some friends and also joined a local church where I played in some of the worship bands for several years. I now play as and when friends ask me to step in if they need a bassist as I live in Worcester and it is not too far to travel around the area. 

    1. BillyBass

      BillyBass

      Welcome Bill

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  10. AinsleyWalker

    Accidentally plugged my Subspace into the 18v output... Now it won't turn on 🙃

     

    1. BillyBass

      BillyBass

      Oh dear!  I'll remember to not do that with mine then.

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  11. bartelby

    Have I just ordered the blingiest pedal ever?

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    1. BillyBass

      BillyBass

      If I had one of those I would be to scared to step on it, in case it got scratched.

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  12. javi_bassist

    The new (Sadowsky-Warwick) Metroexpress hybrid in white is in my mind all the time... GAS is strong

    1. BillyBass

      BillyBass

      In my experience there are only two things you can do to get rid of your GAS for a specific bass:

       

      1) buy it

      2) start gassing after a different bass

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  13. Grassie

    G&L Kiloton - not for me after all… ☹️

    1. BillyBass

      BillyBass

      Sweetwate has a few white JB-2s and publishes their respective weights:

      https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/JB2TrRSB--g-and-l-tribute-jb-2-bass-guitar-sonic-blue

       

      They all seem reasonable, not too light or too heavy.

       

      My newer candy apple red Kiloton is a little under 4.5 kg, which is lighter than the older 'Irish Ale' Kilotons.

       

       

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  14. Dood

    I've recently started recording all my own review videos for Bass Gear Magazine based in Ohio. Yes, I still write for Bass Player Magazine as I have been every month for the last (nearly) two and a half years, but I would love for you to follow this magazine and YouTube channel too!

     

    https://www.bassgearmag.com

     

    https://www.youtube.com/c/BassGearMagazine/videos

     

    It does mean that I've not been posting to my own channel, but would really appreciate a follow there too, please!!

     

    https://www.youtube.com/c/DanVeallBassist

     

    I want to produce the best videos I can, so I'll be keeping an eye on threads like these to improve my content!

    1. BillyBass

      BillyBass

      congrats on the new job

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  15. Grassie

    G&L Kiloton - not for me after all… ☹️

    1. BillyBass

      BillyBass

      What is it about a Jazz that beats a Kiloton?  The neck pup tone options?

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  16. Rich

    Just lost a tiny bit of weight... ganglion removed from left middle digit. Had it years but it was becoming a real pain in the arse. Finger. Whatever. 

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    1. BillyBass

      BillyBass

      I have a ganglion in my right hand, just underneath my little fingers.  It used to flare up when I (an electrician) rewired properties and used my SDS hammer drill to chisel out chases in brick for cables.  I would get pain up my arm for several days afterwards and it would stop me sleeping.

       

      Most of my work these days involves inspection and testing, with a lot less 'house bashing' so now it's not noticeable but its not gone away.

       

      Hope you recover from your surgery quickly.

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  17. Grassie

    Used G&L Kiloton Tribute Series in the bag. Arrives Monday...😁

    1. BillyBass

      BillyBass

      I bought my first 5 string just two weeks after I got the Kiloton and promptly put it back in the rack, to. be picked up again when I am used to the fiver.

       

      But, I loved it.  Nice neck and lovely tone from that big humbucker.  I'm looking forward to picking it up again when I've got used to the fiver.

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  18. Grassie

    Used G&L Kiloton Tribute Series in the bag. Arrives Monday...😁

    1. BillyBass

      BillyBass

      Nice one!

       

      I have one of the new candy apple red ones.  Lovely bass!

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  19. javi_bassist

    The Epi Jack Casady and the Markbass Little Mark Tube are definitely a match ❤️

    1. BillyBass

      BillyBass

      Lovely looking basses them...any photos of your matching pair?

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  20. javi_bassist

    I've just purchased a Markbass Little Mark Tube and I'm too exciting about it 😁

    1. BillyBass

      BillyBass

      So Javi, lets have a review then.

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  21. Dood

    Started new job at Bass Gear Magazine

    October — Product Video Reviewer and Columnist

     

    10/26/2021

    The Bass Gear Low Down #45

    "We are so thrilled to welcome long-time friend Dan Veall to the Bass Gear Magazine team. Dan will be joining us on a regular basis...." - Tom Bowlus

     

     

    https://www.facebook.com/dan.veall/posts/2886319634965407?notif_id=1635330337347733&notif_t=feedback_reaction_generic&ref=notif 

    1. BillyBass

      BillyBass

      Congrats.  Very few of us enjoy our day jobs, I certainly don't!  I bet you are one of the lucky few that do.

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  22. Merton

    Mid life crisis in reverse. Have serious GAS for 2-ohm capable amp and more One10s, just because... But my middle-aged brain is telling me to be sensible, my current rig is more than enough and sounds great, so my credit cards is breathing a little easier...

    What's wrong with me?

    1. BillyBass

      BillyBass

      I have two one10s and sometimes I get the same amp GAS, I get more GAS for amps than basses.  Fear of wife is what I use to keep things under control.  

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  23. Jean-Luc Pickguard

    Quorn sausage patties are back at asda after being discontinued. yum yum

    1. BillyBass

      BillyBass

       

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  24. Happy Jack

    About to head off for IKEA. I am anticipating Xmas music. Wish me luck.

    1. BillyBass

      BillyBass

      I assume you mean the one in Wembley?  I went there last Sunday (dragged by wifey), I walked down to the warehouse area behind the tills after about 15 minutes and waited for her, the place was like a Covid laboratory, people milling about everywhere, walking right next to you, some with masks under their chins, even Ikea staff!  Be a bit careful if you haven't already gone.

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  25. Dood

    Please may I have seven more follows on my (new) YouTube page so I can finally get past 100 subscribers?

    @DanVeallBassist

    This is my own page, which is rather empty as all of my gear reviews are hosted on the Guitar Interactive Magazine website and YouTube channel @GuitarInteractiveMag

    So, mine is a bit empty. I'm starting from the ground up and need your help :)❤️ 

    1. BillyBass

      BillyBass

      Subscribed.  I'm no. 107

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