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  1. kwmlondon
    It's not often I've tried instruments back-to-back in a store, but some do jump out and for the life of me I could not explain why. I do know that there I've tried mates' basses and I've been blown away - my parents' neighbour has a beat-up old Ibanez Roadstar that is possibly the nicest bass I've ever played. Looks like it's been used as a weapon in a riot. What I do know is I can't quantify it, as in so-and-so string spacing, construction, pickups etc. One thing I do believe is that the more played an instrument is, the more worn it is the better it probably is. Not through "mojo" but simply if someone has spent all that time playing the thing it must be good! If I ever see a vintage instrument in as-new condition I think "can't be that nice to play then."
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    My Dingwall Combustion. Never played an instrument like it. Mind-blowing. I get so excited when I play other basses but the Dingwall is teaching me a lot at the moment.
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    I think some of it's down to having terrible technique when I was younger then having an accident and pretty much had to re-learn to play. Since then I've become quite obsessed with learning and as I've gone from one bass to another rather than made it more difficult, it's just made me approach it differently. I love playing with a pick, and fingers. I like rounds and flats. I'm even getting used to a higher action, which is something I never used to be able to do. I've got a preamp that has amazing distortion and now I'm enjoying going down that route too. I kind of have to impose discipline on myself to focus on one thing rather than getting distracted! Been plugging away at Rocco muting recently...
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    Yep. I've been playing bass since 1990 so if I haven't worked it out by now ... anyway. I'd rather change my technique and style to a bass I like. Does me good.
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    I've fantasised about a Bass-Swap-Shop where I can pay a monthly fee and they'll send me a different bass each month, taking away the old one! Mind you, Basschat can kind of be like that... I had a lovely Ibanez SR505 for a while that I bought on here and sold for a bit less than I paid for it. Great way to find out if I like 5 strings (yes, yes I do, very much).
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    I completely understand, but it's also why I'd hate to have a custom instrument built. I'd imagine the conversation would go like Luthier: So what wood do you want? Me: Um, nice wood please Luthier: riiiiigh. Pickups? Me: I think so, yes Luthier: (sigh) neck profile? Me: Yes, definitely a profile. Luthier: (puts down piece of paper) how about this one here I've already made? Me: Perfect!
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    I know this is going to sound daft, but I really don’t know what I like in a bass. Precision? Love ‘em. Jazz? Great. Stingray? Lovely. Ricky? Gorgeous! Tight spacing? Fine. Wide? Cool. 20 frets? Go for it. 24? Whatever. Single coils? Great. OR humbucker. literally…. I pick it up and it’s either: yeah baby yeah!!!! Or meh….Nop. I can’t explain why. I do like a satin finish on the neck tho.
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    Best ‘Jazz’ I ever played was a Lakland Darryl Jones. Absolute belter. Back to back with a Fender I much preferred it. If I want a really bassy dubby sound out of my bitsa-Jazz I play with my thumb. Apart from that I’ve got a Darkglass Adam, it makes anything rich and fruity.
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    Sold him my Ibanez SR505 - perfect transaction and a pleasure to do business with. Fast payment, easy communications, brill!
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    **ON HOLD PENDING PAYMENT**
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    Right, box should be with me by the end of the week so I'm including the cost of UK postage as I'll soon have one more 5 string bass than I'm allowed to own.
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    If I sold my car and bought a bass with the proceeds I'd end up with some strings. Cheap ones.
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    I mean.... two kidneys is just having a spare isn't it?
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    I'm literally just waiting for a box then I can offer postage. Been waiting for my new bass back from the repair shop for weeks now...
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    This is a super bargain! GLWTS!
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    Well that was quick... currently on hold pending payment.
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    Hi. I bought this a few months ago and basically I've just used it as a DI. It's got some great features, the ability to run two channels, the cab sim, the fact you can do an FX blend etc all brilliant but I just find I don't use them, all I'm using it for is running into the desk so I'm putting it back on the market. Just wanting to get pretty much what I paid for it. I think I paid £135 + postage on top so I'm selling for £129 UK postage included. Can't say fairer than that. I'll include a Duracell 9v battery with lots of life in it too! Comes in original box with box stuff, I don't honesty think this thing has ever seen a gig, Any questions give me a shout. Here's some more pics https://www.ucl.ac.uk/biochemical-engineering/news/2022/jan/thomas-williams-wins-esact-uk-award
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    Thanks!
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    Hi. How much did the microbass go for if you don’t mind sharing?
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    I wish I’d tried the 805. If I ever see one in a shop I’ll definitely ask for a spin.
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    Have heard my new bass isn't far away so hopefully there'll be a nice box with me soon so I can offer postage...
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    Sold the chap a neck, perfect transaction - really hope you enjoy the neck and that it makes for a great bass! Many thanks and all the best!
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    Sold the chap a bridge, went very well, just as good as a transaction could go - many thanks and I hope the bridge brings much joy and playing!
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    Yeah the bass I’ve replaced it with is … heavy! But thanks.
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    By Jove you’re right!
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