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  1. chris_b
    You grow as a bass player with every song you play. You grow the most on the songs you have to focus on the most.
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    [quote name='Dropzone' timestamp='1491912235' post='3276367'] I may be crazy and try some flats. I have no idea what it will do, the world could explode!!! [/quote] Let me know before you do that so I can hold on to something.
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    I put flats on my Mike Lull PJ5 and didn't have to change anything other than slightly altering the bridge. But then I'd probably do that on going to a different type of string anyway. Try it and do what you have to do. If in the unlikely event you can't make it work then get someone in who can.
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    Endings are a doddle. . . . just . . . [size=2]fade . . . [/size] [size=1]out . . . . [/size]
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    Rhythm guitarists? I thought they died out with the Shadows. Guitar, bass and drums is a great line up. No clutter and enough space for everyone to shine. On the other hand, too many bass players seem to think that because something is now "missing" they have to fill the spaces left by the absent guitarist. That isn't true. Leave the spaces. The more gaps the better. The fewer notes you play the better each one has to be. Be brave and cut out everything other than the most important notes. You don't have to change anything in your playing style. You and the band will sound terrible if you instantly hit the pedals or start doubling up the bass lines every time the guitarist stops playing chords. In the trio I play in the guitarist can stop playing at any time. We just carry on. It's called light and shade. If you think that this is an opportunity to create your own "wall of sound" then sadly you're missing the point and the band sound will suffer as a result.
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    I thought the CITES announcement acknowledged there were many types of rosewood that weren't in danger, but the differences between them and the types that are in danger is so slight that the decision was made to ban all rosewoods so they could protect the stuff that is endangered. What is needed is a system of provenance that can be policed and then the rules might be amended. If enough Governments get involved then that might happen. It's unlikely to be retrospective and if manufacturers find alternatives the use of rosewood in musical instruments is likely to have come to an end. The main aim of these regulations isn't the instrument business but the furniture business, which is using tons of illegally logged woods from forests all around the world.
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    ** Temporarily withdrawn ** My Sadowsky Metro RV5 Jazz is now for sale. It was built in 2005, a 3 tone sunburst with tort pick guard. This bass has lived a large part of its life in the West End and there has been some player wear. I've just had the Bass Gallery give this bass a set up and fret stone and it now plays beautifully. The pre amp (incorporating the VTC) creates that huge Sadowsky tone. The frets are in top shape and the neck is straight and very stable. Currently strung with DR Nickel Lo-Riders 45-125. Specs are as follows: - 34” neck - Alder body and maple neck with Morado fretboard - Sadowsky hum cancelling J pickups (60’s location) - Sadowsky 2-band pre amp, VTC and true bypass passive switch - 21 frets - 19mm spacing @ bridge - nut width 1.875" - Radius 12" - Dunlop straplock buttons - weight is 9lb 6oz (4.26kg) - Includes original Sadowsky soft case Controls are: - Master volume - Pan pot (pickup blend) - Treble roll-off (VTC) pull for passive option, ie pre-amp true bypass - Boost only tone controls - Stacked bass and treble (bass at the bottom) All my gear lives in my smoke free back room and this bass has always travelled to gigs in my car. I bought it from Basschat in March 2017 because I'd always wanted a Sadowsky Jazz after playing several at the Bass Gallery. Apart from a handful of gigs it's only been played at home. I'm rationalising my basses and selling to recoup funds after too many bass purchases. If anyone wants to try this bass PM me and we can work something out. I can post (at buyers expense) but would prefer not to and can deliver within 30 miles of Kingston upon Thames, or further if I'm going that way. No trades thank you, this is sale only.
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    . . . . and now sold. My Mike Lull M5V Jazz is now for sale. It was built in Dec 2007, a 3 tone sunburst with tort pick guard and is in good condition and has been carefully looked after but there is some minor player wear. The sound of this bass, with its 18v pre amp is huge and the range of tones is the best on any bass I've owned. The frets are in top shape and the neck is straight and very stable. The B string can be run through body for an extra fat and solid bottom, but it can be top loaded as well. Currently strung with DR Lo-Riders 45-125. Specs are as follows: - 35” neck - Alder body and Maple neck with Brazilian Rosewood fretboard - Seymour Duncan Custom Shop pickups - Aguilar OBP-3 SK/PP preamp, currently running at 18v (can do 9v as well) - 21 frets - 19mm spacing @ bridge - nut width 1 7/8” - weight is 8lb 11oz (3.96kg) - Includes the original Mike Lull soft case Controls are: - Volume (pull for passive option) - Pan pot - Middle (pull for frequency shift (400/800 Hz)) - Stacked bass and treble (bass at the bottom) All my gear lives in my smoke free back room and this bass has always travelled to gigs in my car. I bought it from Thomas P (I'm hoping he doesn't mind me using his photos) because I'd always wanted Lull Jazz to go with my Lull PJ5. Apart from a handful of gigs it's only been played at home. I'm selling to recoup funds after another bass purchase. If anyone wants to try this bass PM me and we can work something out. I can post (at buyers expense) but would prefer not to and can deliver within 30 miles of Kingston upon Thames, or further if I'm going that way. Will not ship outside of the EU due to CITES rules concerning the Rosewood fret board. The only trade I'm interested in is an NYC Sadowsky to replace the Metro I just bought, otherwise no trades, this is sale only. [b] Attached Thumbnails[/b][list] [*][url="http://basschat.co.uk/uploads/monthly_10_2016/post-41379-0-22252500-1476533599.jpg"][/url] [*][url="http://basschat.co.uk/uploads/monthly_10_2016/post-41379-0-23838500-1476533607.jpg"][/url] [*][url="http://basschat.co.uk/uploads/monthly_10_2016/post-41379-0-42113000-1476533615.jpg"][/url] [*][url="http://basschat.co.uk/uploads/monthly_10_2016/post-41379-0-76419700-1476533622.jpg"][/url] [*][url="http://basschat.co.uk/uploads/monthly_10_2016/post-41379-0-08085900-1476533631.jpg"][/url] [*][url="http://basschat.co.uk/uploads/monthly_10_2016/post-41379-0-67264300-1476533640.jpg"][/url] [/list]
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    [quote name='AnAnInginAneAnA' timestamp='1491832027' post='3275698'] [b]Maybe I don't like the Jazz Bass sound?: [/b]I've borrowed J Basses briefly before (and enjoyed them, which lead to me getting this one) [b]What amp am i playing through?: [/b]I've been mostly playing DI'd into GuitarRig5 and Amplitube3 at home (I live in a sh*tty little paper walled flat) and listening through a big set of headphones. [/quote] Jazz basses really can sound great (I have 2 stonkers), but the better ones sound. . . well. . better. Cheaper pickups will have fewer windings (less copper lowers the cost) which will reduce the bass frequencies, so until you've heard a good Jazz I wouldn't write off the J sound. You can easily change the sound of your bass but maybe a better bass, an American Standard, would be a good choice. A good amp will fill a lot of the gaps in a "not so good" bass but a good amp will make a good bass sound even better.
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    This is a great opportunity. Don't talk yourself into defeat. [b]I know you can do this[/b]. You just have to be prepared to the hilt. Get the list of songs, play them until the bass can do it without you and then you'll be fine. Worry about the gig later. When recording digitally the engineer can "repair" your track until you sound like Nathan East. You can record several tracks and mix and match and bounce the best bits on to a third track. Do you have a P bass? Flats? Foam? Make the band know they made the right choice when they picked you. [b]This is going to be good[/b].
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    I don't see a problem here other than your confidence is sagging a little. The songs you're recording are also in the set? You don't need rehearsals, you need practise time.So learn those 5 till you can play them in your sleep, then focus on the rest. You can do this. You've got nearly 2 weeks. For 5 songs? Play those 5 as many times a day as you need. When you're done with them run through the rest of the set.
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    My main strap is this one. . . . http://www.harvest-guitar.com/en/Buffalo-Silverado.html . . . . big, comfortable and doesn't move all night.
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    [quote name='pendingrequests' timestamp='1491817988' post='3275518'] As an avid fan of the Tonehammer 500, I have been so impressed with its versatility and sound. I received the best compliment last night for my tone as being [b]thick. [/b]Put a big smile on my face[b] [/b] [/quote] I haven't seen many reviews that have called the TH500 versatile. Mostly the opposite. I have one and another as a backup so I'm sold on the sound of the TH500, but I also want to know about the potential improvements that the AG700 brings over the AG500 and maybe even the TH500. I'm still interested in this amp but the price, which seems to be pitched somewhere north of £1K, is a show stopper for me.
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    What problems are you experiencing and which basses have you tried?
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    Several years ago I bought a Wolfcraft 5500 online for £50 (I believe the prices have gone up somewhat) when my back was at its worst. It is strongly made and has a bar between the wheels so they don't wobble and break. I haven't used it in awhile (since getting the Super Compacts) but it's the best trolley on rough surfaces and gravel that I've seen so far.
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    Less expensive instruments will always use less expensive parts and replacing the pickups and pots is where you can do the most good with upgrades. Do this in stages then you can evaluate each upgrade in turn. You can easily double the money spent on a bass so be careful. I'd start with a new wiring loom and pots. My choice would be to stay with passive and the JJ config. There's someone on here who will make one up for you. Does a good job by all accounts. I can't remember his name but I'm sure someone else can help. After that, if needed, replace the pickups. The latest Fender PU's get good reviews and the Fralin, Nordstrand and Duncans would be a huge bonus to your sound.
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    I don't understand why we're being persecuted by John Hall over here. There are clubs and posts all over Talkbass about fake Ric's and they seem to be left alone.
  18. chris_b
    Wasn't this a marketing exercise by the packaging company? Anyway, it's as hard as wood. . . . the cardboard is soaked in resin.
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    This bass has been sold. Many thanks for looking. =================== My Mike Lull M5V Jazz is now for sale. It was built in Dec 2007, a 3 tone sunburst with tort pick guard and is in good condition and has been carefully looked after but there is some minor player wear. The sound of this bass, with its 18v pre amp is huge and the range of tones is the best on any bass I've owned. The frets are in top shape and the neck is straight and very stable. The B string can be run through body for an extra fat and solid bottom, but it can be top loaded as well. Currently strung with DR Lo-Riders 45-125. Specs are as follows: - 35” neck - Alder body and Maple neck with Brazilian Rosewood fretboard - Seymour Duncan Custom Shop pickups - Aguilar OBP-3 SK/PP preamp, currently running at 18v (can do 9v as well) - 21 frets - 19mm spacing @ bridge - nut width 1 7/8” - weight is 8lb 11oz (3.96kg) - Includes the original Mike Lull soft case Controls are: - Volume (pull for passive option) - Pan pot - Middle (pull for frequency shift (400/800 Hz)) - Stacked bass and treble (bass at the bottom) All my gear lives in my smoke free back room and this bass has always travelled to gigs in my car. I bought it from Thomas P (I'm hoping he doesn't mind me using some of his photos) because I'd always wanted Lull Jazz to go with my Lull PJ5. Apart from a handful of gigs it's only been played at home. I'm selling to recoup funds after another bass purchase. If anyone wants to try this bass PM me and we can work something out. I can post (at buyers expense) but would prefer not to and can deliver within 30 miles of Kingston upon Thames, or further if I'm going that way. Will not ship outside of the EU due to CITES rules concerning the Rosewood fret board. The only trade I'm interested in is an NYC Sadowsky to replace the Metro I just bought, otherwise no trades, this is sale only. [b] Attached Thumbnails[/b][list] [*][url="http://basschat.co.uk/uploads/monthly_10_2016/post-41379-0-22252500-1476533599.jpg"][/url] [*][url="http://basschat.co.uk/uploads/monthly_10_2016/post-41379-0-23838500-1476533607.jpg"][/url] [*][url="http://basschat.co.uk/uploads/monthly_10_2016/post-41379-0-42113000-1476533615.jpg"][/url] [*][url="http://basschat.co.uk/uploads/monthly_10_2016/post-41379-0-76419700-1476533622.jpg"][/url] [*][url="http://basschat.co.uk/uploads/monthly_10_2016/post-41379-0-08085900-1476533631.jpg"][/url] [*][url="http://basschat.co.uk/uploads/monthly_10_2016/post-41379-0-67264300-1476533640.jpg"][/url] [/list]
  20. chris_b
    Don't know what you mean by "root". In Stand By Me you play the chords.
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    I always keep my gear in the house. I bought a couple of cabs once that had been kept in an unheated garage over winter and they smelled musty and damp. They worked OK but surely on a long term basis that can't be good for them. Apparently our cat used to get into my 118 Mesa Boogie cab through the large slot ports at the bottom. I discovered this one night when it appeared in front of me on the pavement after I'd just unloaded outside a local gig! I managed to catch the thing and get it back into the car and back home before I had to start playing.
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    I hardly ever clean my basses. Don't sweat much and always wash hands before playing, so they never get in too bad a state. Just now I'm selling a couple of basses so I decided to clean them. Wow, what a difference! It made such an improvement that I decided to clean the rest! I don't know which decade they'll be cleaned next but at the moment they look very good.
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    An oldie, but romps like a good 'un. . . . Jeff Golub and Henry Butler [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSGkplg4iW8"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSGkplg4iW8[/url]
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    You could get a Squire for this gig and rub it down after every trip up on deck.
  25. chris_b
    Put "gospel bass" into You Tube and you get every bass from Wyn and Smith to Fender and Yamaha, and that's just the first page. If you want to play gospel, it's a style, but if you want a great new bass with a good pre amp. . . . Where do you start? Fender, Sadowsky, Dingwall?
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