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Very sad, my dad grew up with him and they were inseparable for many years and through various bands, he even got mentioned in Mac's book. My aunt was in touch with him and I had been pushing my dad to contact him, very sadly it is too late now. RIP Mac.
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I am still pondering what I could replace this with and cant make my mind up. I will be happy to considder P and J basses, Stingrays/Sterlings, Laklands and 4 and 5 strings as partial trades. -
[quote name='dudi8' timestamp='1417542408' post='2621541'] can someone tell me whats the thing with these basses? why are they so expensive jazz basses? not that i underestimate them, i just really don't know, never tried one! [/quote] I would go with what people have already said. I would say Alleva basses are more about the person building it, the costs associated with renting a workspace in NYC and his overheads that the raw materials that go into the instrument. I played a LG5 (I think) a while a go, it was a nice bass, I can't say I was flawed by the build quality and playability and that it was worth every penny, it was just a nice bass. Was it better than the Overwater basses I have owned or GB basses I have played?.....not a chance, would I pay £3000 for one even if I had the money going spare?....probably not, there are just as good basses out there for a lot less IMHO.
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[quote name='ROBBIE' timestamp='1417346199' post='2619285'] Thank you LJE for your prompt reply - sadly a little too heavy for me. Regards Rob [/quote] No problem, completely understand. [quote name='fluffo' timestamp='1417369210' post='2619630'] If I can shift my 78 jazz I will be all over this [/quote] Excellent, good luck with your sale.
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I love this bass so much and can't believe it is still for sale at that price. I can't believe more people haven't jumped on the Sabre, great flexibility of sound and that is a great colour combo. GLWTS -
[quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1417176757' post='2617776'] Generally not as we tend not to be a band from a website type booking. They have been referred by friends or good contacts so an e-mail chain is good enough after the initial phone call. If we get the impression the gig is a bit chancey, then we don't want to be doing it anyway. [/quote] That is how all of my band have worked up until now, usually friends of friends etc but we are aiming to do some function/events work with a well known venue so I think we need to look into having something solid. We also did a gig recently where there was not enough power for us (generator) and we couldn't play after travelling all the way to the gig and sitting around for 4 hours. We should have had full fee but we didn't get anything and I don't want to be in that position again. [quote name='bassintheface' timestamp='1417179746' post='2617840'] We do all the time for the function band. PM me your email addy and I'll send a sample of ours. Do need to look at having / doing T&C's and check them with a solicitor to make sure you're saying / doing things the right way. We have them, but then they're done to suit our particular way of working and may not be right for you. [/quote] That is really kind, thanks very much. I won't just rip yours off I am just looking for what kind of thing people include and cover in their contracts. PM on the way!
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[quote name='ROBBIE' timestamp='1417256593' post='2618567'] Hello NJE, What is the weight please. Many thanks Rob [/quote] I have just given it a quick weigh on the bathroom scales in a few modes and it comes in at 4.5kg or 9.9lb. The weight has never been an issue for me, I had a Stingray 5 which I loved the sound of but it was significantly heavier than this, which was one of the main factors of selling it in the end. It is very well balanced as leschirons says, very comfortable especially with a good strap like the Mono one I use.
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[b]Edit - For a straight sale I would take £1000[/b] For sale and trade is my Roscoe Beck V in teal green metallic, which is a 2005 as far as I know. I am selling because I have just moved and had several very expensive disasters in the past two weeks. This is the most valuable thing I own so I need to reclaim some money from it. It is a sore point, and I am not happy about it whatsoever but needs must and I am sure plenty of folks have been in the same position. Superb bass in every way, build quality is in my opinion about as good as it gets and most definately on a par with my old Overwater custom J series and various other high end basses I have played/owned over the years. Most people will know about these basses but google will drag up the full spec and pickup options etc. If you want any info, please just message me and I will send you everything I know. [b]Condition:[/b] It is in really great shape, it has some tarnishing to the machine-heads and some of the pick guard screws are a bit rusty but they are cheaply replaced. There is a scratch on the neck plate and some very light marks on the back of the top horn, but they wouldn't even show up in the pictures. Otherwise it is in very good condition considering it has been played regularly and is nearly 10 years old. An additional hipshot string retainer has been added to the B and E string, something that is standard on the Marcus Miller V. The bass originally had chrome dome knobs which I still have, but I prefer the black Jazz knobs that are currently fitted (genuine Fender parts by the way). The bass comes with the original G&G case and all of the original paperwork, strap, truss rod tool, allen key, and a Fender cleaning pack which is unopened. [b]Sale and Trades (edited): [/b]A straight cash sale would be the best option, but I also need a replacement bass. I would take a part exchange with money my way on a cheaper bass. I need somewhere in the region of £400-£500 on top of a bass, but may rethink that if the bass is really nice. Interested in: Musicman Stingray 4/5 Fender Jazz or PJ pickup config basses Lakland in J or PJ config Anything else with a 'Fender-ish' appearance I could probably post it, but for trades I would rather meet up and make sure the buyer is happy and visa versa. Please message me if you have any questions. EDIT: The pictures look a little grainy now they have uploaded, I have much better quality versions that I am happy to email over to anyone interested. [attachment=177398:DSC_0456.JPG] [attachment=177399:DSC_0458.jpg] [attachment=177400:DSC_0460.JPG] [attachment=177401:DSC_0463.JPG] [attachment=177402:DSC_0466.JPG] [attachment=177403:DSC_0476.jpg] [attachment=177404:DSC_0475.JPG]
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I am sure I have seen a thread on band contracts somewhere but I cant find anything specifically when I do a search, so apologies if this has been covered. I play in two bands that are starting to get bigger gigs and play more frequently and I was wondering if your bands use contracts when playing corporate gigs, weddings, festivals etc? If so where did you get the contract framework from or did you just write your own? I know MU have a basic template but I was wondering if anyone used another one just so I can go back to the guys and gals in the band with some options. Thanks everyone.
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Ziricote, 100% looks classy and that stripe down the middle looks fabulous. The Macassar looks like the really bad worktop my neighbours have in their kitchen.
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Oh dear, that PJ could be dangerous to the bank balance. I have been looking for a PJ Precision with a chunky neck for a while, I just hope its not a J profile neck as they have put blocks and binding on it. Edit: just realised it is in fact a J taper neck, what a shame, too slim for me.
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Does a pro's instrument have the magic that your's doesn't?
NJE replied to xilddx's topic in General Discussion
Not a bass but a very close friend of mine had a VIP session with Steve Vai once and got to play his main JEM, he said it was horrendous to play, action all over the place and generally uncomfortable. I think he expected it to be a 'excalibur' type guitar. -
I had an email last week saying Bass Direct's 2 for 1 offer on these strings was nearly up so I decided after much deliberation to give them a go, especially after seeing Paul Turner sing their praises. I have to say that I am very impressed with them considering how cheap they are, even at full price. They came well packaged and the strings are sealed in an air tight bag which I really like the idea of, who knows if it helps the string in storage but it makes me feel better! I got them on my Roscoe Beck just before a gig and they sounded ok on the bass but came alive when I plugged in, really beautiful thick bass and glistening top end. I would say initially they were a little lacking in mids (perhaps why they are aimed at slap bass players) but a small adjustment on the amp and the sound was superb. To be honest I find most new strings a little lacking in mids to start with. Some people on the other bass forum said that the tension was low on these strings and that the Nickel strings were rough to touch. I didnt really notice any difference to EB Slinky strings except for maybe a tiny bit more texture but nothing to worry about. All I can say is, great strings so far and performed well on Saturdays gig. I just need to see how long they last as I kill strings with toxic sweat pretty quickly so that will be a big factor for me. God knows why Dunlop are advertsiing these as strings for slap players, they have a superb fingerstyle tone, I dont slap at all and love them. I will update when I have had them on for a while if anyone is interested, but I highly reccomend them so far. I think i have my new favourite strings!
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AHHHHHHH This thread is so dangerous to my bank balance/credit card. Also I just found out Guitar Guitar are offering 2 years interest free on CS instruments. I was going to pick my favourite but frankly chaps they are all lovely, although I do have a soft spot for relics and Mr Palladino. One day, one day.........
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I play in a couple of bands that play Soul, Disco, Funk type stuff and the B string has been incredibly useful. We move some keys around for vocalists so it can be really useful for playing lines that I would otherwise have to play very awkwardly or an ocatve higher where I wouldnt have enough 'oomph'. Its handy for Stevie Wonder Stuff which we play in original key and also I use it a lot instead of an open E string, like when we play Midnight Hour (hateful song). To be honest I mostly use it so I dont have to move around the fretboard very much as I can get the low notes of an E string higher up the neck on a B string. The guys in the band also like me playing some lines lower than the original record as there are 10 of us and it really underpins the band.
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There are several Roscoe Beck V basses for sale used at the moment, and I would say that the two I have owned were as good if not better than a lot of the high end 5 string Jazz type basses being mentioned here. My two have been significantly better to play than most Laklands I have played, and the B string had a lovely tone. My current is better than the two Sadowsky Metro's I have played and the B string was as good as the Alleva I played and no worse build wise. Same for the Overwater J5 I owned, great bass but no better than the Fender. I am no Fender fan boy, some I have owned have been awful but the recent basses have been very good and the Roscoe Beck is well worth a look.
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New bass for around a grand.or keep what I've got.
NJE replied to red rooster's topic in General Discussion
I will just echo other folks comments, in six months you could find you want a completely different style bass to the one you have now. Squier Classic Vibe's are fantastic basses, I had one for ages and loved it so I think you are fine there. My suggestion is to invest in good quality leads, I have seen friends with £1600 guitars and the cheapest budget leads they can get in the guitar shop. I would also suggest a decent practice amp (not sure what you currently use) but there is a big difference in my experience between something like a basic Ashdown and the small EBS combos for example. Also for silent practice I suggest some decent headphones, I use mine all the time, probably more than my Aguilar rig. There we go, some suggestions to use up your cash until you fancy a new bass. -
Have you managed to give them a test yet? I would love to hear a real opinion against the promotional videos.
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I use these: http://www.designacable.com great service and for me the best part is they do different colours. I haven't had a black cable for over 10 years now and haven't lost any cables as no one ever has the excuse of "I thought it was mine". Highly recommend the neutrik silent jack on the guitar end too! That reminds me, I need to order a new one soon as a spare.
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Oh god, thats going to be extremely dangerous for my bank balance! Hopefully I can put some money aside and pop down when these come in.
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Wow thats fast work Yes I have had a good look and listen online to all of the smaller Basswitch pedals, all three look and sound interesting and I would love to try them and see if they will actually do what I want them to. I have about 50% of my set where I need more of an 'active' sound with different EQ. Its not easy going from Motown to super bright disco and slap sounds on my bass so it would be handy to have something to just click on to get that done without fiddling with the amp. I hadn't actually seen the Julian, it wasn't on the Basswitch site, it appears to be a 100% Lehle product whereas the Basswitch stuff seems to be a bit more of a partnership? or are Basswitch just using Lehle technology? Looks good though and will probably do what the boost pedals do I guess. Part of the reason I am so interested in them is the serious amount of pro's who are using the big version, it looks like a killer piece of kit but way more than I need at the moment. I look forward to hearing some reviews and thoughts when it arrives.
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[quote name='molan' timestamp='1411034899' post='2555734'] They've come down in price a fair bit now. Were £200 when first released but down to about £170 now. We thought about ordering a couple to try out in the shop along with the new boost pedals that also came out this year. I actually forgot all about them with all the NAMM excitement! May have to get on the case today! [/quote] I noticed that Bass Gear have the big Basswitch, I would love to know what these smaller pedals are like especially as the big one is so highly regarded. Please do get on the case and see if you can test them out. I think they offer a good alternative to the current preamp pedals, I don't need a DI and all the other bits found on the Tonehammer, MicroBass, and sansamp. I like the idea of just a high quality preamp with good EQ to boost my passive basses a bit. I will have to make my way down to the shop if you get some in, nowhere else has them.
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Has anyone got any experience of these pedals? I just stumbled across the Sonic Spark and think it could really help give my bass a bit more liveliness. I love my Roscoe Beck V playability wise but I do miss the modern style tones of my old active basses. This might be a good relatively cheap solution. http://youtu.be/TypW8Up7JjQ
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I did a search and didn't see anything on here, but it seems Adam Clayton has a new signature Fender Jazz coming out. Guitar Guitar are already taking pre-orders and it seems to be US Standard price with some added extras. I like the lollipop tuners, always preferred these over standard tuners. I was secretly hoping it was P-bass width nut as he usually likes his precisions but it looks to be standard Jazz. Not a fan of Mr Clayton or his band particularly but this looks like a nice bass. Some nice pictures of it here: http://willcuttguitars.com/fender-basses/jazz-bass/fender-artist-series-adam-clayton-jazz-bass-sherwood-green-metallic-944 Also there seems to be a Dee Dee Ramone signature on its way as well. Mexican made by all accounts and looks just like the Matt Freeman Squier. Still its nice to have a maple necked white precision in the Mexican range, my favourite combo. [attachment=171303:US14070944-2up.jpg] [attachment=171304:10448907_375399752616233_45042228_n-2.jpg]
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Oh that is a lovely looking thing! I have serious P-Bass GAS at the moment and this does not help. I am even considering going back to 4 strings and selling my main bass for a good vintage or CS fender P. I am sure you will have years of enjoyment.
