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Martin E

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  1. Martin E
    Peach Guitars have a few in stock with a picture and weight of the actual bass you are buying. The matching does vary quite a bit, maybe at that price point Cort think that's appropriate? Personally I'd send it back as well. I bought a sunburst Player Jazz from them and was able to select one with no visible joins in the body which also happened to be the lightest. It also came with an excellent set up. Worth a look.
  2. Martin E
    My first bass amp was an Ohm 'Pukka' bass combo. 60 watts, 15" speaker, 5 band EQ with compressor if I recall. Really weli made and good looking bit of kit, it sounded great and I have fond memories.
  3. Martin E
    Yes, by far the best one. Didn't know much about Nate Mendel but an articulate and interesting chap.
  4. Martin E
    I appreciate bassists are deconstructing their basslines and Peter Hook may have made his own unique contribution to the music scene but honestly there’s not an awful lot to deconstruct is there. And I don’t know what I was supposed to glean from last night’s effort. I was hoping perhaps I could recommend this series to my non bass playing chums to show them what it’s all about. The odd glimpse of Jamerson and King helped a bit but otherwise no. Tonight’s episode may be a bit better.
  5. Martin E
    People who rap all seem to call themselves artists. Great self belief always helps I suppose...
  6. Martin E
    I've been using a D400 with a BF one 10 (no tweeter) for some years. Very pleased with the amp and speaker, it does sound a bit old school I suppose but I like that. I play in a quite jazz group so it's great for swing and Latin, still amazed you can get so much authoritive bass out of such a small cabinet. All this is probably not much help to you but I can say boxy it definitely is not.
  7. Martin E
    Still up for sale. I have had a few enquiries but just to reiterate I don't have a hard case or packaging so collection only. Thanks for looking.
  8. Martin E
    I acquired a gig bag that absolutely reeked of smoke. I opened it up and left it in the garden for the day in the sunlight. Wrong time of the year unfortunately but it works and all the smell went completely.
  9. Martin E
    After a couple of near misses with smaller stands I bought a Fender deluxe hanging stand. Only 25 quid but has larger footprint than many and hence is very stable.
  10. Martin E
    Can I suggest a row of music stands as the first line of defence, if that is breached a prod in the eye from a headstock mounted tuner usually works.
  11. Martin E
    Hi Chienmortbb I've tended to go for coloured cables just to help identify stuff in dim light on stage hence my observation. And just to brighten things up a bit to be honest! Quite appreciate if you're making these things in bulk you can't keep a load of colours but maybe just one bright colour, red, yellow, green or whatever as an option in future ?
  12. Martin E
    Can I add that I find a coloured cable, well anything other than black, is useful just to identify it on the floor from all the other stuff.
  13. Martin E
    Hi flippyfloop Yes indeed, access through the soundhole. You can just about see it in the close up of the bridge above. This is one little bass that played absolutely fine when I first got it so I've never had to adjust it TBH. Martin
  14. Martin E
    Ibanez SRH 500 semi hollow bass in Dragon Eye burst flat finish. £285 This is the fretted model, (Ibanez now only make the fretless version). Standard 34 inch scale, 38mm nut, piezo bridge pickup with tone and volume and is very light around the 7lb mark. It's perfect for those woody upright tones. Currently strung with TI flats and comes with a nice Maruszczk standard gig bag. In very good shape just a few little marks on the body which I have photographed and there is a slightly worn patch where I've been resting my thumb on the end of the fingerboard. Truss rod and electrics all function as they should. I bought this at this bargain price from a very nice chap on here around 4 years ago and in the spirit of Basschat I'm passing it on at the same price. It's been ideal for playing jazz and latin. Only moving on as I'm mainly using my jazz bass again these days. Collection only please from Horsham, West Sussex where you can try out obviously. (I have no hard case or packing and cannot post). And no trades thanks as I'm trying to slim down my collection a bit.
  15. Martin E
    Ibanez PNB14E electro acoustic bass £100 Everyone needs a small acoustic bass for noodling on the sofa. This little chap fits the bill admirably. Same size as an acoustic guitar (24.8 inch scale) but with surprising volume and authority. Also sounds remarkably good plugged in, built in tuner and preamp, would be great in an acoustic setting. Lovely looking thing, super condition, spent all it's life indoors, no dings or scratches. Over £200 new so asking half price. Please come and take it away from Horsham, West Sussex, no box or packing or even gig bag I'm afraid. A sensible price for a cracking little acoustic bass. Full specs here https://www.ibanez.com/eu/products/detail/pnb14e_1p_04.html
  16. Martin E
    Yes indeed. I quite like the Birch Green colour though, is that a new one or has it been seen before?
  17. Martin E
    Thanks, I think you're both probably right. I've never seen an SD like this hence my query. This is the second one I have seen for sale recently but on reflection maybe it was a different advert for the same one.
  18. Martin E
    There's one on ebay at the moment... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/176427213694?itmmeta=01J0H7XEX1XAXRTR26556T1ZEN&hash=item2913e1a37e:g:rF0AAOSw-ZxmWalq
  19. Martin E
    Specifically those with allen key adjustable pole pieces. I see them crop up for sale from time to time at reasonable prices but can't find out anything about them. A long discontinued model I presume but what were they like and what model were they? Anyone got any ideas? just wondering whether they're worth a punt. Cheers Martin
  20. Martin E
    Thanks for posting John I enjoyed watching that. Nik Kershaw wrote some wonderfully catchy and quite unique songs but has slipped a bit off the radar in recent years.
  21. Martin E
    That's great Andy, much appreciate you reposting, I'm sure others may find this useful as well. Thanks a lot. Martin
  22. Martin E
    Thank you both for your replies. To clarify the bass in question is a 4 string Jazz in normal tuning. This is my regular player, I have a very light touch and I enjoy a nice low action. The bass plays very well as it is but I am aware of just a little fret noise at the 11th fret and mainly on the D string. Investigating with a fret rocker it would seem the12th fret is just a tad high in that area. So it is indeed just one high spot I am talking about. I am probably being picky, the bass plays almost perfectly, certainly not a case for a full fret dress and raising the D at the bridge a little would stop it. But as far as I can see just a tiny amount taken off the treble side of the 12th fret would cure it. I did read of a 'quick and dirty' solution on here myself sometime but I'm blowed if I can find it. It may well have been you Andy so really appreciative of any of your usual good advice. Thanks Martin
  23. Martin E
    How do I fix a high spot on a fret ? To clarify I don't mean the whole fret is high, I'm just getting a buzz on the D string. I 'm well used to doing set ups, neck relief etc but hesitate at touching frets. But this would appear to need just a tiny amount taking off the fret under the D string so I'm hoping just a touch or two with an appropriate file or whatever will do the trick. Any advice please on the best way to tackle this?
  24. Martin E
    In that case I've been playing the wrong venues for years. The Dog and Duck won't have a PA system neither will the average church/village hall, hotel function room, wedding marquee, village fête etc. I sympathise with the OP, we're all in this for a bit of fun and it's only natural we want to help out our bandmates.
  25. Martin E
    You're right, my mistake, wrong gnomenclature
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