Rainbass

Hi

I'm selling my practice amp which I bought new about three years ago. It's a Hartke A25 - nice and sturdy, 25 Watts, 8" Aluminium speaker, limiter, CD Input etc etc more info at [url="http://www.samsontech.com/hartke/products/combos/a-series-combos/a25/"]http://www.samsontec...ies-combos/a25/[/url] - piccys to follow

The input jack is a little loose (in that it moves sideways a bit) but all works fine.

I've mainly used it at home, and taken it out for a couple of acoustic gigs and rehearsals over the years.

Looking for £50 - pick up from Maidenhead. If you want it shipped, I'll add on whatever that costs

cheers
Dave

Long day at the show yesterday - was in the queue for 9:45 and stayed form Paul Turner - no wonder I feel a shade tired!

I wonder how many people there are NOT BCers? Met some just chatting to people in the queues for the masterclasses.

I went to the exhibition for the first hour (before the noise really started) - definately the best time for a chat and looking at some gear - GK MB112 is light enough to carry all the way from the Show to the Mulit-Story Car Park out back (had to get up early today to smuggle it into the house :-)

I mainly went for the Masterclasses and live performances - which were all really good and worthwhile - saw Yolanda Charles, Jay Darwish, Doug Wimbish, Paul Turner and TM Stevens, whose session was soooo good.

Not a bad listening and learning experience for one day!

First bass owned: Ibanez, can't remember the model number, a single pickup active,1980 model
Go-to bass: Fender USA Jazz deluxe
Your bass: Fender USA Jazz deluxe

But if you'd have asked a year ago the last answer would have been a Warwick ....

Hi
If you are still thinking of an ME 50B, I have one that I am thinking of selling as I don't use it much
Cheers
Dave

Hi
just bought Matt's EBS Unichorus pedal - great guy to deal with, really good communications, friendly, quick delivery - what more can I say!

Dave

[quote name='mattbass6' post='1353672' date='Aug 27 2011, 04:21 PM']BUMP [/quote]

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Hi Bob
do you still have these tuners for sale?
If so, interested to know what it was they didn't fit - I want them to upgrade a Squier VMJ

cheers
Dave

These are great basses - especially at that price - have a bump from me!

[quote name='ezbass' post='1159657' date='Mar 12 2011, 06:12 PM']Watched Dave Marks, ... and Mark King and for my money Dave Marks was the best by far, worth the price of entry on his own. Bloody good work Dave, I'll definitely be attending one of your rhythm matters seminars when you come round my neck of the woods again![/quote]

Dave Marks session get's my vote too - really interesting, thought provoking and insightfull - and all so early in the morning!

Next time, I must remember to bring ear plugs when looking at gear!

I have one of these (black, maple neck) from 78 (so I guess it's pretty much the same) and it is gorgeous! Good luck with the sale.

Early morning, mid-week bump!

[quote name='ahpook' post='990245' date='Oct 16 2010, 02:31 PM']i've not heard of the performer - have you got any pics ?[/quote]

You're right - me neither!! For some reason I thought Spector but typed Status - Doh!

Hi
I am looking to sell me Spector Performer 4 string bass, with passive EMG pickups. It's been my backup for a while but now rarely gets played at all, and I need the space, so it seems about time to let another BCer have some time with it! Standard apart from the numbered volume knobs I added.

It's in pretty good condition (a few minor marks in it here and there).

Looking for around £150 for it.

Some photos
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Dave

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Hi
is the Shuttle still available?
cheers
Dave

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A very interesting thread!

I've played bass for years, always by ear, in pop and rock bands, and it has been fine. But I have decided that the time has come to stretch myself, so I had my first rehearsal with a jazz band this week, and that was certainly challenging! I can read a bit, but only very slowly (think of 4 year old with Janet and John book ...)

I could follow the charts, but as someone said, to do that well, you need a full understanding of the genre and the chords etc.. I guess I got away with it (up to a point) as they didn't ask me to leave, but it's definately time to start studying!

Dave

[quote name='obbm' post='541911' date='Jul 16 2009, 08:26 AM']Take it to Joe White in Farnborough. He'll make you a new one.[/quote]

Thanks - I'll give him a try!

Hi
after owning the Stagg Upright for about 18 months, I got it out to play it last night and half of the nut flew off!
Any idea where I can get a replacement nut, and what is involved in removing the remains of the old one and fitting the new one.
I'm lousy at DIY, so should I be looking to get help!

cheers
Dave

Hi Stagg EUB Folks

I sometimes find that the endpin of my Stagg resonants and buzzes a bit and I have to keep adjusting it sightly till it stops.
Anyone else get this?
Does anyone know if the endpin can come out, (I can't figure out how!) as maybe I could put in some padding
cheers
Dave

[quote name='jakesbass' post='217573' date='Jun 12 2008, 01:16 PM']Steve's in Blackburn. If you can manage the journey he is one of the best music educators I know.
I taught Ollie Collins, he's now the bass tutor at Salford I don't know if he does upright but I definitely gave him some lessons on it.
I also taught Matt Owens who is doing well, don't know if he teaches.
There is a BBC Phil guy called Mike Escreet he gave me some classical lessons
If you try to contact any of those guys and fail let me know as I could find details for all of them.
Sorry for the punt but I work in Manchester regularly and would happily come to give you a lesson or two.
check here:
[url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=20577"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=20577[/url]
for my teaching feedback from fellow BCrs[/quote]

+1 for Jake (really must get round to booking the next lesson!)

Hi

what sort of condition is it in? Any dings & scratches etc?
cheers
Dave

[quote name='Linus27' post='214264' date='Jun 7 2008, 11:23 AM']I can't recommend the Stagg highly enough and I am sure others on here will feel the same. I have wanted to dip my toes in the world of EUB for the last 10 years or so but they have always been to expensive. Then the NS Wav 4 came out and it looked like a realistic option at £700 so I started saving up for a year. However, I heard about this Stagg EUB that came out at £350 and one came up for sale on here for £200 and I grabbed it.

For the money, it is an amazing piece of kit. You really can't fault it for that price. It also sounds superb, some say more like a double bass than the NS Wav 4 which has been compared to sounding like like a electric fretless. The action may be a little high but this can be solved by filing away at the nut a little so the strings sit lower down. I had to do this a fair bit to my E and A string and now it is a dream to play. Also, some of the intonation cane be a bit out but once you learn where the correct places to fret are, then it makes no difference. It certainly has not been a problem for me.

I also recommend lessons to get you heading in the right direction. I have been playing electric for 20 years and it is a totally different beast. jakesbass on here will sort you with lessons. Drop him a PM. I am sure he will be able to help you out or point you in the right direction.

Either, way just do it. One of the best things I have ever done. Get yourself a Stagg EUB, get some lessons so you have something to work towards and your love every minute of it.[/quote]

+1 for the Stagg as a starter into the world of the upright bass on a budget!

[quote name='trent900' post='209140' date='May 29 2008, 08:31 PM']+1 for trying to relax. Try to look like you're enjoying it - move around and so on - and it's more likely that you will.

Also, if you'll be standing in the performance, practice standing and the same if you'll be sitting. I find it makes a surprising difference...[/quote]

+1 for standing up
+1 for relax (if you can!)
but most of all - have fun! I still remember how great I felt at my first gig (in 1982!)

[quote name='Wooks' post='197648' date='May 13 2008, 05:47 AM']I thought that, but my "source" has got one in stock whereas Zings and Normans haven't and when speaking to them they said they have them on order but there is no guarantee of getting one because the ones they are getting are on order, and they are unsure as to when they are getting a delivery Plus they had no idea as to when they are likely to get another delivery
There again I can't understand how Zings and Normans can do them for this cheap price because when I spoke to a local store he said that the Stagg list price was around £300 I think it was, and he couldn't do it cheaper than £369. He also said that Stagg where a bit ticked off with stores selling their products off so cheaply too![/quote]


I paid £330 for mine from a shop, I think, so it's not so far out - and you get to take it straight home!