MNY

Very nice. I believe Mark King has a Unicorn bass reminiscent of an Alembic. 

Hello All,

Following on from my post about Jack’s Instrument Services a few days ago here’s an interesting one which concerns their sister company Tiny Tone.  Have a listen and if you have further questions I’m sure the guys will be happy to hear from you. To be clear I have no affiliation with the Tiny Tone company, I’m just an interested bystander doing what I can to help some dedicated and passionate individuals who lack the resources of the behemoths. 
 

https://tinytone.co.uk/product/tct/

https://youtu.be/qDp9lN9MX3w

Hello All,

I would like to let you know about the excellent service I received from Jack at Jack’s Instrument Services in Manchester. I recently bought a 2nd hand Alusonic Django bass from a well known shop based in the Midlands. Unfortunately upon receipt the strings were dead and required changing, the result of this being an A string that rattled and buzzed quite badly. To be honest  I  should have sent the bass back but decided it would probably cost me money along with the degree of risk of sending an expensive instrument back by carrier. 
Upon searching google for a suitable instrument repairer I found Jack’s in Cheetham Hill, messaged him and he replied promptly telling me it was very likely the nut on my bass was incorrectly cut and he was confident he could remedy the issue. 
 

I dropped my bass in earlier today and guess what, Jack was spot on with his diagnosis. He was able to craft and fit a new buffalo horn nut which blended in perfectly on my black bass and carry out a really professional set up which resulted in the bass playing perfectly, not a buzz or a rattle in evidence. All for what can be described as a reasonable price all things considered. 
 

Suffice to say if you’re in or near Manchester and you need a bass or guitar repairing or setting up, look no further. Jack will be able to help get your treasured instrument back to its absolute best. Highly recommended!! 

It’s a great bass, and well worth the price Steve is asking. 

I have this bass now. Hopefully I will keep it longer than the first two owners. 😬

4 hours ago, flippyfloop said:

If I free up some cash, I'll be all over this.

That’s great thanks, fingers crossed 🤞

For Sale, my very recently acquired Cort Elrick NJS 4 string bass in black.  The bass was purchased in January 2024 and is pretty much as new. It has been played at home so there is some very minor cosmetic wear but nothing really noticeable. The bass plays and sounds very well and weights in around 8.5 pounds so it’s not at all heavy.  I am looking for a straight sale but I will also consider trades for 4 or 5 string basses (Yamaha, Musicman etc) The bass comes in a high quality well padded gig bag which is absolutely spotless. Since their launch they have made quite an impression on the market and the current rrp is anywhere from £900- £995. 
 

I am based in Wigan and would prefer collection, but a meet up can definitely be arranged if necessary. Any questions please drop me a line. 
 

Thank you for looking. 

I have a Sadowsky Metro Express, one of the Japanese made ones, it’s absolutely killer. I believe they may have been made by Atelier Z. Mine is a 2018, I have only seen one other.  It’s light as a feather but not quite as light as your Vincent. 

Killer basses, this one looks particularly nice. 

I have for sale a mint condition Vintage White Sire V5 24 fretless 4 string bass recently acquired from Andertons.  I stupidly didn’t buy a gig bag as I had a spare at home which I have since discovered  doesn’t fit but I do still have the inner and outer box. This is a lovely instrument but playing fretless bass just doesn’t seem to work for me I’m afraid. I have replaced the stock strings with quality nylon tape wounds which provide a lovely feel and a nice warm fretless mwah especially when the rear pickup is engaged. The action at the moment is medium/ medium low and seems to work well to get the desired fretless sound. This very model is currently listed at £459 on Andertons’  site. I will entertain any offers that are sensible and in the region of my published price. Collection is preferred as I am working away in Spain from Wednesday 3rd. If you have any questions please ask. 

Looks and sounds lovely. Great price too for something of that quality. GLWTS.

I bought this recently on a whim and just haven’t used it. It really is as mint as it’s possible to get without being brand new. As you can see I have the box, instructions and power supply.  Save yourself a few quid over a new one and grab this, it’s a great unit and possibly one of the best compact multi fx units that’s ever been built specifically for bass. Please let me know if you have any questions. I would rather someone collect this but will post very well packaged at the purchaser’s risk and share the cost of postage. 

That really is something special. I love Yamaha instruments, they are super cool and always seem to hit the spot tone wise. I’m very tempted and only down the road from you too in sunny Wigan. Trouble is if I buy this I will probably not play my Sadowsky. Might give me the chance to move the Sadowsky on, if it plays and sounds as good as it looks! 

Stunning bass, GLWTS. 

Lovely bass, bit too far away for me though, GLWTS. 

Lovely bass mate, GLWTS.

Kind regards,

Mark.

On 22/11/2023 at 01:04, funkgod said:

 

that was ace, enjoyed that cheers, did notice that's john east retro pre he is using there

I didn’t TBH, when I watch this clip there’s so much going on I’m just trying to comprehend what the hell he’s doing. I wouldn’t have noticed the pre, maybe I’m just not that detail orientated 😂

12 hours ago, funkgod said:

loads of names above

julian crampton has been a big fave of mine for years.

i have loads of stuff with him on, and what a nice guy.

played with loads of people,

seen him once with another hero of mine deodato ! i just about duffed down me leg 🙂

he does lessons as well if you feel the need based in london

https://www.juliancramptonbass.com/get-in-touch

 

 

Touring / Recording
INCOGNITO
THE PASADENAS
DONNA SUMMER
GEORGE BENSON
PAUL YOUNG
M PEOPLE
US 3
WESTERNHAGEN
ED MOTTA
MICA PARIS
BASIA
MATT BIANCO
HEAVEN 17
ANGELIQUE KIDJO
JIMMY SOMERVILLE
CONNER REEVES
GEOFFREY WILLIAMS
MAYSA
DOWN TO THE BONE
PEE WEE ELLIS AND FRED WESLEY
STEPHEN DUFFY AND NIGEL KENNEDY
PP ARNOLD
STEVE WINWOOD
EN VOGUE
ERIC MARIENTHAL
REEL PEOPLE
ELVIS CRESPO
JASON REBELLO
TONY REMY
TERRY CALLIER
JEAN TOUSSAINT
STEVE GROSSMAN
RAW STYLUS
CITRUS SUN
RAHSAAN PATTERSON
PETER WHITE
JAARED
GREGG KARUKAS
TIM BOWMAN
RANDY SCOTT
CINDY BRADLEY
OLI SILK
GARY HONOR
MARION MEADOWS
ACOUSTIC ALCHEMY
THE SUNBURST BAND
DEXYS MIDNIGHT RUNNERS
MARK ALMOND
THE LUNGAU BIG BAND
VOODOO FUNK PROJECT
TONY MOMRELLE
OLA ONABULE
JOEY NEGRO
ADAM F
REDMAN
LEON WARE
MARK NEVIN
RANDY BRECKER
GERALD ALBRIGHT
MARC ANTOINE
CHUCK LOEB
DAVID BENOIT
KIRK WHALUM
BONNIE PINK
SKY WU
STEVE COLE
JEFF KASHIWA
THE SAX PACK
MARIO BIONDI
JAKATA
JHELISA
B.E.F
SHEENA EASTON
RAVEN MAIZE

RAVEN MAIZE
JAZZINHO/GUIDO DE PALMA
BRIAN SIMPSON
GRAHAM HARVEY
GARETH WILLIAMS
CHIELI MINUCCI
U NAM
ATTILA MOLNAR
NEIL ANGILLEY
ERIC DARIUS
MICHAEL LINGTON
VINCENT INGALA
STEVE OLIVER
NILS JIPTNER
(Glen Gregory,Martin Ware,Green Gartside,
Sandy Shaw, kim Wilde, Midge Ure etc..)

 

Undoubtedly one of the most underrated bass players on the planet, and one of the best. I saw him a few years ago with The Sunburst Band and he was sensational. All the stuff he performed with Incognito is also a must listen, the best of all their bass players IMHO.  

I have already mentioned Marcus Miller as my number 1 but it was a hard choice. For those of you who have never come across a band called Sixun, the guy in the video Michel Alibo is Sixun’s bass player. Originating from Martinique he settled in France and was a founding member of the band . A huge influence on me, but sadly virtually unknown in the UK. Jo Zawinul from Weather Report recruited several members of bands based in France including drummer Paco Sery from Sixun and bassist  Etienne Mbappe from Ultramarine, eventually replacing Mbappe with another French based bass player Linley Marthe an absolutely exceptional talent. You might want to check these players out if you’re curious. 
 

Here’s Michel playing some frankly ridiculous bass to Sixun’s track Djoudjou. Hope you enjoy it and find some new inspiration. 
 

Awesome bass, I was in the shop with you and Gaz when you decided to buy this. I must admit I had my eye on it as well but I have never managed to stick with a 5 string.  Good luck, hope you’re enjoying the M bass it’s a beauty. 
 

Cheers,

Mark.

‘Human Synths’ by the amazing Horn House. Bass duties are performed by Laurence Cottle, Stefan Redtenbacher, Nichol Thomson and Nathan King.  An absolutely fantastic pop album with some of the best horn section playing you will ever hear. 
 

Marcus Miller for me, closely followed by Michel Alibo. 

Hello Brian, 

I’m very sorry to hear about your predicament. I would like to send my very best wishes for your future health and for the sale of your lovely bass. 
 

All the best,

Mark.

3 hours ago, BillyBass said:

I have a Legacy 800 head and I love the sound.  If you want your bass to be heard in a rock band, look no further.  I sold my MarkBass head to fund the Legacy purchase, so I sort of get why @MNY is keen on trading this for a MarkBass.  The MarkBass stuff is too dark for me, I love the GK clank!

 

GLWTS.

Thank you Billybass. I love the sound of the GK, it’s an incredible piece of kit. However I have a damaged right arm and the combo is just a bit too bulky to carry around comfortably.  It’s far from heavy but I have a preference for something smaller if possible. 

Does anyone have a Mark Bass combo or similar that they would like to trade? Must be in excellent condition.  
 

Cheers.