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PaulHornBass

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  1. Nordymute (19mm string spacing). In good used condition. Not sure what kind of wood the top is made from as I bought it at the Bass Guitar Show 2019 and don't have the receipt, but I think it could be wenge. Available for collection, or posting for a little extra. Some info on the Nordymute, pulled from Bass Direct website: These versatile gadgets are a simple combination of a sponge mute with a wood covering, which work to provide the player with dark, staccato articulation, forwarded by the vehicle of a nostalgic vintage subtlety. The essence of the NordyMute’s effect is akin to upright-like inhibition of resonance, a kind of execution of sustain—its body subject to an almost unnaturally fast decay. But what’s especially significant about the NordyMute is the uniquely versatile quality it lends to the player’s particular style. A lot of mutes will stunt playability, creating an awkward relationship in player to instrument intonation and articulation. In contrast, the NordyMute is designed for easy adjustment, giving the player modulating intonation and articulation instead of being stuck with one mode of mutability—of MUTE-ation. This modulating quality comes from the mute’s foam body pinching the strings, whereas most mutes push against them. To put it simply, pinch over push is what leaves the NordyMute’s intonation without compromise. At the end of the day, the NordyMute is a simple design that compacts our company’s essence: a kind of microcosmic display defining how we will never subject ourselves to something that doesn't exceed our expectations. And besides all the technical jargon and effectual description, the NordyMute is also just too damn cute. No player who uses a mute will be disappointed. Technical Details: •Bass mute with a foam body and wood cover. •Wood cover available in walnut, maple and wenge •4-string 5 and 6-string. •16.5/17/17.5/18/19 and 20 mm string spacing option. •Handmade in sunny Redlands, California. History: This product is brought to you by our disdain for not being able to control the future. You see, the quality of the NordyMute is something that Carey Nordstrand has been working on for quite a while, and what he found during his many experiments is that most mutes try much too hard to determine the player’s intonation and articulation. They want to speak for you, determine the story told in the millisecond of time between string plucked and vibration amplified. They want to mutate how you’d like your voice to sound, and therefore mutate your future. What they say is this: “X!” It’s fixed, constant, and almost rude. However, Carey was able to manipulate the mutations deposited from the legacies of the Elder Mutes, and what he was able to grow and nourish to adulthood was what we have come to know as the NordyMute.This specimen of mutation says this: “—— —— ——!” It suggests a void—a dark, staccato quality for which the player can adjust and take control of their own voice, intonation, and articulation. In essence, it lets you take control of the time between pluck and amplification. It lets you control the future. My feedback thread: https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/449521-feedback-for-paulhornbass/
  2. Gruv gear strap, 2.5 inch width suitable for guitar or a light bass (I used this for my Hofner violin bass, also for sale). Good as new condition. For collection or post at cost. My feedback: https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/449521-feedback-for-paulhornbass/
  3. Bit of a sleeper/cult favourite! Ovnilab review here: http://www.ovnilab.com/reviews/milkbox.shtml. Collection possible from South London, or can post at cost if preferred. I don't have the box, but it will be well packed. My feedback page: https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/449521-feedback-for-paulhornbass/
  4. This is getting some interest on eBay for £235, so get in touch now if you like it and want to save a tenner 😉
  5. For sale is my Hofner violin bass with Hofner branded fitted hard case. The bass is fitted with La Bella flatwound strings and is in good condition. It has only been gigged a couple of times. The intonation has started to drift at the dustier end of the fretboard. In a perfect world I'd keep the bass as it has that instantly recognisable thumpy tone, but I need to balance the books and I don't play it as much as my other basses. Collection preferred as I don't have a box for the bass. Payment by PayPal or bank transfer. My feedback thread:
  6. Off-white pickguard from Squier CV 60s Mustang Bass - £10 Pickup from Squier CV 60s Mustang Bass - £20 Or £25 for the two together. Happy to post if preferred to collection.
  7. For sale is my as-new Tone Pocket, including original box and manual. It has only been opened to check that all the parts are there, never used. Received as a replacement for a faulty unit, but I now have a Darkglass Element and I don't need two headphone amps! £80 posted to UK mainland. If you're able to collect I'm happy to knock off £5 and sell it to you for £75. Please ask if you've any questions!
  8. Basschat marketplace feedback here.
  9. Ah, really miss my one of these. The neck was lovely. Good luck with the sale!
  10. Bought a pedal from Dan. It's great and so was the communication throughout. Happy to recommend him.
  11. Has anyone tried one of these yet? Looking into it for my micro-rig...
  12. Bought a pedal from @SumOne recently - it arrived quickly, well packed, in excellent condition. Communication was superb throughout. Would buy from him again!
  13. I think so. There's absolutely tons of stuff on there, including courses on theory. You can still get a 14 day free trial I believe, so you can have a look around and see if it's what you're after.
  14. I've spent more time than ever on practice - probably 5 times per week over the past year. I've been getting the most out of my Scott's Bass Lessons subscription, I'll say that. I've gone from being quite lax to quite disciplined, and my technique and understanding of theory have improved. Over the first lockdown, I learnt how to play fingerstyle from scratch, having been a pick-only player since my teens, which was a long time ago... Now I rarely pick up a pick - wouldn't have believed that a year ago. Having no gigs to work towards has allowed me to be a bit more free in terms of the songs I've been learning to play. I can't really put my finger on why I've got so deep into the bass over the lockdowns, as my attention span for other hobbies has been smashed to bits! I hardly did any reading last year, for example.
  15. Love the aesthetics of these, especially the roasted maple necks. The 4 string models are £399 on Anderton's 🤤
  16. For sale is my road worn BOSS TU-3 Chromatic Tuner. Indestructible and does what it says on the tin. Surplus to requirements now that I have perfect pitch (joke, I just use a clip on tuner instead), so moving this on to top up the GAS fund! Original box included. Yours for £35 and free postage to UK
  17. Purchased on BC back in January. Not been gigged in that time (unsurprisingly!), but I'm working with a different sound now and have an eye on some other gear, so needs must. The pedal is designed by BJF, and the sound is similar to the Bearfoot Blueberry. Tubey, creamy goodness. Compatible with 9V-18V power supplies (not included). Velcro on back from being attached to pedal board. Comes with original box. Postage included.
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