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    NS Design WAV4 SOLD

    in EUBs & Double Basses For Sale

    Posted

    1 hour ago, Higgie said:

    You can indeed! https://www.amazon.co.uk/photos/share/T8IeIyfUnDpwwMzSjdWrYJxbD3ssC0HxmJdpFhZRNkZ

    No bumps or dents. Besides the crack that was repaired, the fingerboard is in excellent condition, and so is the body, save for a couple of bumps as documented in the first post.

    I'd definitely consider shipping it, just might take a while to source something that I would feel comfortable handing it over to the courier in! A local(ish) sale would definitely be preferred though.

    Thanks for the pics. I’m in Yorkshire, which complicates things, that’s all...

    NS Design WAV4 SOLD

    in EUBs & Double Basses For Sale

    Posted

    Hello! Amazed to see that this is still here! Couple of questions then - can we see a shot of the whole fingerboard? No dents or whathaveyou on it? 

    And for those of us who live (far) north of Chingford, would you consider shipping it? Only we're not supposed to be leaving town and all that...  

    Cheers!

    Precisions- an Eye Opener

    in Bass Guitars

    Posted

    I had a different Mex vs Vintera experience (admittedly in Dawsons, Manchester, not Wunjo's - who've always been super friendly and 'Have a try'-y when I've been in there)

    I went in convinced that I wanted a punk-rock none-more-black Precision with MN (and planned to buy a black guard the instant I bought it) and tried the Mexican, then tried a (beige and then surf green!) Vintera and was completely sold on them. Despite the more vintage neck radius and frets etc, the neck just has a chunkier and 'warmer' feel to it. It's more how I expected a Precision to feel/sound. I surprised myself by walking out with the surf green Vintera and I've loved it ever since. Makes me smile every time I put it on and plug in... 

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    Ambient In-Ear Mix on a budget. Zoom H2n recorder and In-Ear Monitors

    in Hardware & Accessories

    Posted

    Apologies for the zombie thread-bump, but this is exactly what I've been searching for...

    I've just started playing (rhythm guitar) in a new band, (in between bass jamming...) I had the first rehearsal last week in a dedicated rehearsal room. My last band was always pretty medium in terms of level, but this new lot are off the scale face-melting rock volume. The drummer reckoned he couldn't play any quieter and the other guitarist's rig descended into squeals of feedback between every song until he'd turned the pedals off... Perhaps I've lived a sheltered life, but this was deafening (and my ears were ringing 24 hours after two hours of playing). I'll definitely take my earplugs next time (and I'm kicking myself I didn't have them with me, as I do for all gigs normally...)

    Anyway, assuming the band aren't going to/can't turn down, and I want to carry on playing (I'm 50/50 to be honest, just because of the sheer volume...) then this is just what I was after. I don't need a mix off the board or anything, I just need what I can normally hear, but quieter and more comfortable than wearing passive Etymotics or other plugs. I have some nice Shures and some Westones that would probably do a decent job for rehearsals at least. 

    Has anyone kept up this method of quieter reality?

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    Getting that percussive Stranglers sound

    in Effects

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    Hi! Mostly new here - and a guitarist-turned-bassist to boot... sorry! 🙂

    I've been a bass lurker for a few years, but I'm trying to step it up and actually get round to learning more stuff than just good ol' blues... 

    Anyway, I'm a big fan of that bright, percussive sound of the Stranglers (and from there on to Simon Gallup of The Cure) and I'm just wondering how best to get that sound. As a guitarist, it's easy enough to plug in a pedal and get 99% there, but the bass is a lot more subtle (or is it?). Is it the right amp? Strings? Bass? Effects? I'm currently playing a Fender Vintera Precision and I have a TC BG250 combo - at modest spare room levels. I can play with a pick or fingers, but I realise that both Gallup and Burnell are plectrummers. 

    So, suggestions please! Thanks for your help.

     

    FS - 1999 Warwick Corvette FNA Jazzman - Closed

    in Basses For Sale

    Posted

    Inadvertent bump... 
    My Corvette must be from a similar vintage as it has the Wenge/Wenge neck and fingerboard. I heard they were pretty early/rare as they then went to the Ovangkol necks didn't they (or was it Bubinga? Or was that the body? I did used to know better...)
    Anyway, lovely bass I'm sure! I was going to sell or swap mine, but if there's no love for something this nice, then I might change my mind too. Best of luck!

    SOLD

    in Basses For Sale

    Posted

    [quote name='jsixties' post='973667' date='Oct 1 2010, 10:35 AM']Glups! You're right, I didn't become aware of that. This is the way that came from Fender.
    By the way, the bass it's sold pending payment.[/quote]

    I can see that being part of the 'relic' job. All part of the believable history of an old bass. Things like changed tuners (that are changed for different ones and then the originals changed back) or lost/broken screws are all part of what might have happened to a 50 year old bass.

    SOLD Warwick Thumb BO 5-String SOLD

    in Basses For Sale

    Posted

    [quote name='dannyaustin' post='893884' date='Jul 13 2010, 03:23 PM']I also have the original Warwick sales tag that came with it. Will photograph and post.[/quote]


    That's LOVELY!
    Where in West Yorkshire are you? No, don't tell me - you might be temptingly close and I don't need another Warwick.
    OK, well, tell me anyway... I'm sure you're miles away - and I don't need another Warwick...

    Ampeg B3158 - withdrawn

    in Amps and Cabs For Sale

    Posted

    [quote name='bigjohn' post='700484' date='Jan 4 2010, 02:22 PM']Nice. Gotta love the Portabass.

    Thanks for adoring from afar, I reckon you're right - not sure this would be noticeably louder. As a piece of furniture though, it's great :rolleyes:[/quote]


    Why can't they make a 400W version? Might need bigger wheel - and I'd definitely need to get a bigger bus to put it on... :)

    *SOLD* Warwick Thumb 5 BO *SOLD*

    in Basses For Sale

    Posted

    [quote name='Merton' post='676040' date='Dec 6 2009, 07:48 PM']Yum yum. Good luck with the sale, one day (when I have some money) I will own one of these :)[/quote]

    That's funny... 'Yum' is the word that popped into my head too...
    I've bought too many Warwicks this month I'm afraid, but a five, fretless would be the next on the list if I hadn't...

    Sold

    in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale

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    [quote name='thedontcarebear' post='652717' date='Nov 12 2009, 03:38 PM']Will bump this as it's still not getting any use.[/quote]

    Fine amps and a good price. I've even been known to use it for some quiet bass practice when I can't be bothered to find my bass amp...

    If I didn't already have one, I'd have it off you.

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