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    [quote name='Hiperi0n' post='869763' date='Jun 17 2010, 11:16 AM']VERY VERY RARE!!! Fender Coronado II 1967, all original....stunning bass!!! not more to add.....great look great sound!!! 1550£[/quote] Hi Hiperi0n, I've never seen one of these before - she's beautiful, well I think so. For the less well informed ([b]me[/b]) can you give a bit more info on the history behind the bass? Were many made? Was this the only colour scheme available? Who used them? Is this the only semi acoustic bass that Fender ever made? Who were they aimed at; Jazz Bassists? Were they popular back in the day? Etc etc….. It’s just so unusual to see something like this on the site instead of all the solid body J’s and P’s. I can’t afford it but I’d love to know a bit more about it. Oh, and good luck with the sale, I’m sure one or two collectors have an eye on it. Oggy
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    New EP track

    Oggy replied to Veils's topic in Recording

    [quote name='Veils' post='906277' date='Jul 26 2010, 08:06 PM']Pretty much home recordings. Hasn't been mastered, but it's been such a (long and sometimes boring) faff putting these tracks together that we aren't too fussed about it![/quote] Loads of energy, (IMHO) well thought out and structured - I'd love to hear it live and loud. Oggy
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    [quote name='derrenleepoole' post='943125' date='Sep 2 2010, 10:48 AM']PM replied [/quote] Hi Derren - The 'pending' should be with you. Also PM'd you. Thanks Derren. Oggy
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    [quote name='derrenleepoole' post='943090' date='Sep 2 2010, 10:19 AM']Thursday morning bump![/quote] Hi Darren - PM'd you. Oggy
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    I’m amazed this is still here . I bought a used CIJ Mustang on this very site a while back; with a good set of flats on its just great for Blues / Swing / Jazz and Soul type bass. Hang onto it; I think they’re only going to go up in price, amazing short scale bass (comfortable, light, fast neck, easy on the finger stretching and great deep tone). I now play my Mustang more than I play the Gibson SG short scale I have and that cost me a lot more money . Oggy
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    [quote name='reniwren' post='933522' date='Aug 23 2010, 12:14 PM']CAUTION its fairly radio friendly Doesn't seem too bad for something done on the cheap[/quote] Nothing wrong with being radio friendly - music is meant to be heard. I really liked it, (IMO) sort of song that would fit nicely on a TV series, Mistresses / Cold Feet sort of thing. If it was mine I'd be well pleased. Oggy
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    [quote name='Joe Solo' post='938457' date='Aug 27 2010, 09:44 PM']Hi Peeps tap those toes to our latest single, 'Set Sail' - check out the vid from our recent Concorde 2 gig - [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_lINPhBaV0"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_lINPhBaV0[/url] [url="http://www.myspace.com/tinroots"]http://www.myspace.com/tinroots[/url][/quote] Loved it, really good sound, who ever did your producing did a very good job . Don't know why but it sort of reminds me a Lilly Allen (excuse spelling), the young lady plays and sings - BONUS. Oggy
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    [quote name='woodyratm' post='938038' date='Aug 27 2010, 12:55 PM']I have an ABY box i'd be willing to sell if you're interested? PM me [/quote] Hi Woody, How much do these things go for and what other use does it have? Excuse my ignorance but floor effects are pretty new to me. The only floor box I use at the moment is a tuner (TU-2, as mentioned by Mr. Foxen), I am thinking about getting an octaver though. Oggy
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    Hi Basschatters, Does anyone know if a product exists that will let me split the signal from the bass into two amps? I’d, ideally, like a unit that I can plug the bass output lead into then run two leads out to two separate amps without degrading the signal path to the amps. I could ask the electronics engineers where I work to knock me something up but If one exists as an ‘off the shelf’ unit I’d probably buy it. Oggy
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    [quote name='waynepunkdude' post='936785' date='Aug 26 2010, 09:23 AM']I could be WAY off but don't Danelectro have a 32"?[/quote] Hi Wayne, No your not wrong and I did think about getting one a wee while ago, not much money and when I tried one I got some nice sounds from it. The problem I'm having is to find a 32" that has a bit of a 'Blues Vibe' going for it. I have a Fender Mustang 30" and a Gibson SG 30" both in keeping with the Blues, Blues / Rock thing; I'd very much like a 32" P or J style bass to add to the mix - the finger joints just don't work as well as they used too, if they did I'd probably settle for a full scale J. Oggy
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    [quote name='Doddy' post='936475' date='Aug 25 2010, 09:52 PM']I don't believe that the Bullet Bass was ever available as a 32" inch scale-only 30" and 34". Mine is definitely a B-30 which has a 30" scale length.[/quote] [size=5][b] Ahggggggggggggggg[/b][/size] I can see me having to go for an SX P or J 32" and have it moded. Oggy
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    [quote name='Pete Academy' post='936279' date='Aug 25 2010, 07:18 PM']Imagine serving a woman who says: 'My son sent me in for a Big Muff.'[/quote] Many years ago I lived on the Isle of Wight - I was in a band called 'Dave Diver and the Muffs' , had to change the name while doing the holiday camps but the prison officers clubs loved it, and they paid well . Oggy
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    My thanks to all: [b]Doddy, Bassassin and BurritoBass[/b] for the input, really appreciated. I'd spotted one on evilbay but it didn't give the scale length; a bass player from another local band told me that the Bullet Bass came as either 34" or 32" scale, didn't mention anything about a 30" version tho. The chap advertising it on ebay finally came back to me with an answer, turns out that it's a 34", never mind I'll keep an eye out for a 32". Looks like anything with a 32" Scale is as rare as Rocking Horse Do Do, well anything that would sit comfortably in a Blues Band. Thanks again Chaps. Oggy PS. Still amazes how quickly an answer can be got on this site - love it.
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    Hi Basschatters, I've been told that the Squire Bullet Bass came in both a 34" & 32" Scale length offering. I've not been able to verify this on the WWW, can any of you chaps tell me if it's true and how are they named / numbered to differentiate between the two? Thanks chaps. Oggy
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    [quote name='peted' post='928829' date='Aug 18 2010, 05:26 PM']I've been using the I/O button to set loops, and having just read the manual that is correct! Press I/O to set the start point of the loop, then press I/O again at the end point of the loop and it will start looping. The Loop button will make the CD play as normal if you are currently in a loop. You can then either set a new loop section with the I/O button as directed above, or press the Loop button again and it will return to your original loop. Apparently! [/quote] Hi peted, Yup, works exactly as you said . I had a particularly 'strange' middle 8 I couldn't get my fingers around, sorted now and committed to muscle memory Thanks. Oggy
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    [quote name='Johnston' post='928646' date='Aug 18 2010, 01:56 PM']Just a case of pressing the in/out button twice ain't it??[/quote] Downloaded the manual and it tells me to press the Loop button at the start of the piece then press the I/O at the end point. Pressing the Loop button a couple of times stops the Looping. I've yet to give it a whirl - I'll be having a go tonight though. I've printed the downloaded manual in A4 format - I can read / see it now - BONUS Oggy
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    [quote name='EssentialTension' post='928126' date='Aug 17 2010, 10:38 PM']The manual is available for download [url="http://www.tascam.com/products/cd-bt1mkii;9,21,17,19.html"]here[/url].[/quote] Thanks Dave - Just the job. I'll keep it somewhere safe . Oggy
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    Hi Fellow Basschaters, TASCAM PORTABLE BASS TRAINER - [b][u]CD-BT1 MKII[/u][/b] Can anyone tell me how to use the 'loop' function on the above? The manual is long gone, I put it somewhere safe (honest I did) and now I can't lay hands on it. Where's your memory when you need it! Probably the same place as the manual. :wacko: Oggy I still think she threw it out, along with a load of other useful stuff I can't find .
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    For sale 'Gibson Les Paul Standard Bass' (Honey-burst). I would also consider a SWAP / PX for a 32" scale bass of similar value / condition (WHY). I won't ship overseas, I'd prefer not to courier – If it were me I'd want to see / try it before I bought. I can't take paypal, I don't have (or want) a PayPal account. I bought this Bass new from the Bass Seller on 20th November 2004. The Bass has been gig'd once at a charity do and been to 3 or 4 band rehearsals plus the London Bass Bash this last year. The Bass is too heavy for me (almost 10 lbs), it's 'honestly' in showroom condition. I'm asking for £900 for this immaculate bass, you are welcome to PM me with any questions, I'll PM you back now I've got the hang of how the site works. I've checked out the 'birthday' of the Bass on the following web site: www.guitardaterproject.org/gibson.org The manufactures specification are also given below together with pic's by myself (lots of them). Serial No. 01521484 - Model No. BAL3HBCHI, taken from 'Final Pack Checklist', the model number is hand written, 'badly'. The results from the 'guitardataproject' web site reads as follows: Guitar Info: Your guitar was made at the Nashville Plant, TN, USA June 1st, 2001 Production Number: 184 Gibson: Nashville Gibson’s Nashville plant was opened in Tennessee 1974. All electric models and some acoustic models currently made at this factory. This facility has an average production rate of 220 guitars a day. Each guitar is built by hand and takes about 4 to 6 weeks to complete. [attachment=56660:Gibson_Ad_For_BC.jpg] Gibson Les Paul Standard Bass Features: Like its guitar counterpart, it features a carved maple top, plus a chambered mahogany body and ebony fingerboard. Hot TB Plus pickups provide expanded lows, crisp highs, and distinctive midrange you won't find in any other pickup. Deeply polished lacquer brings the traditional, translucent honeyburst colours to life. Includes hardshell case. BODY: Top Species: Carved maple top Back Species: Chambered mahogany Binding: Single-ply top NECK: Species: Mahogany Profile: Slim-taper bass Peghead Pitch: 10° Thickness at 1st fret: 0.850” Thickness at 12th fret: 0.950” Neck Joint Location: 16th fret FINGERBOARD: Species: Ebony Scale length: 34” Total Length: 23.881” Nut Width: 1 5/8” Width at 12th fret: 2.187” Frets: 20 Inlays: Pearloid trapezoid HARDWARE: Plating Finish: Chrome Bridge: Warwick design Knobs: Amber top hat Tuners: Grover ELECTRONICS: Pickups: Dual TB Plus humbuckers Controls: 2 x volume, 2 x tone, 3-way switch Gibson Les Paul Standard Bass Includes: Gibson USA Hardshell case Thanks for looking Oggy Some Photos: [attachment=56647:Gibson_LP_S.jpg] [attachment=56648:Gibson_LP1.jpg] [attachment=56649:Gibson_LP2.jpg] [attachment=56650:Gibson_LP3.jpg] [attachment=56651:Gibson_LP4.jpg] [attachment=56652:Gibson_LP5.jpg] [attachment=56653:Gibson_LP6.jpg] [attachment=56654:Gibson_LP7.jpg] [attachment=56655:Gibson_LP8.jpg] [attachment=56656:Gibson_LP9.jpg] [attachment=56657:Gibson_LP10.jpg] [attachment=56658:Gibson_LP11.jpg] [attachment=56659:Gibson_LP12.jpg] EDIT:- Bass Tuners changed to 'Grover', they are not Schaller Bass Tuners as on the original Gibson spec. The Bass came with Grover Tuners factory fitted. EDIT:- 05/11/2010, Price reduced. EDIT:- 07/11/2010, F/T and P/X added to title strap.
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    [quote name='xgsjx' post='922048' date='Aug 11 2010, 09:45 PM']I've recorded a clip using photobooth & picked up with the in built mic. Hope it gives you an idea of how they sound. I put info about settings in the description on the vid. Usually I pan 75% to the neck p/u when playing with fingers & slip to 50/50 when slapping, but as you can hear, I don't do too much of it! lol [/quote] Excellent – great stuff, sounds sort of honky on my PC. The problem I have with my setup is that I can’t slap/pop on the Gibson SG, as 'OutToPlayJazz' pointed out to me; that rather large neck pup gets a right bashing and it sounds – well Agggggggggg. The Mustang has only the one central pup so it’s in the frame for the pop/slap experiment. The single pup sort of limits the variation in available sound so initially I’ll stick a set of Hi Beams on it and see how I go. I have to say that tracking down a set of Short Scale 'Hi Beams or Sunbeams' was a bit of a mission. The guys at Stringbusters (Adam & James) came through with a set of Medium Gauge, short Scale Hi Beams for me, they have to order them in and were happy to do so – great service – they even answer email and will take orders over the phone. Oggy
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    [quote name='xgsjx' post='921879' date='Aug 11 2010, 07:10 PM']I've recently converted from rounds (DR Strings peacock blues) to TI Jazz flats. I do a little slap on these (just in a couple of songs tho) & although not zingy like rounds, I prefer the sound from them. If you ain't in a huge hurry, I'll record me doing a bit of slap direct into my Mac & pop a link on here. But it's getting my other half off youtube long enough for me to plug things in. Oh, she's making cakes tonight so I might get a chance then! Might not be what you're looking for, but you never know.[/quote] That'd be great, thanks xgsjx. No screaming hurry, remember I'm after Short Scale strings, I'm having problems trying to source Dr Sunbeams or Hi Beams for that scale - I suppose what might be termed as 'high end' strings are used mainly on full scale basses. This whole popping / slapping only came about because I was clowning around at rehearsal and the other two band members think it might sound 'different' if we incorporated a wee bit into a couple of our current Blues numbers - the mind boggles :wacko:, but who knows. Looking forward to hearing them. Oggy
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    [quote][b]Lfalex v1.1[/b] Posted Yesterday, 06:54 PM 45-105 wouldn't be that strenuous, as both Sunbeams and Fatbeams have round cores rather than hexagonal ones. In practice, this makes them feel "less taut" under the fingers when fretting (even if they're tuned to the correct pitch) My concern would be length; Will you end up winding the thicker part of the string around the machinehead if you use 34" strings? The DRs are long enough for at least 34" through-body stringing. Do you have to cut down your current strings in the same way, and does this work well enough? Otherwise, give the DRs a shot. They might just be what you're after.[/quote] Hi Lfalex, The Deep Talking flats I use at the moment are 'short scale' so no worries about cutting to length or unravelling. I can't seem to find the Dr Sumbeams in a short scale offering; well locally that is, I think I can order them from the USA though - I'll have another 'Google' and see if can find some. Thanks for getting back to me, appreciated. Oggy [quote][b]OutToPlayJazz[/b] Posted Yesterday, 07:16 PM Did you say SG shortscale? If this has the big humbucker pickup right at the end of the neck, it'll be no good for slap playing - When you hit the string with your thumb, the "slap" sound comes from the string rebounding mainly off the last fret. When you have a pickup right at the end of the fingerboard, you also bang the string onto the pickup and just make a huge banging sound. Your Mustang with it's single P pickup in the sweet spot would be a better option for this style of playing. cool.gif[/quote] Hi OutToPlayJazz, Yes, I did say SG Shortscale - I see exactly what your saying though. The string 'bashing' into the neck pickup wouldn't, I'm sure, produce the desired result - well spotted that man. I'll put them, if I can get hold of a set, on the Mustang and see how I go. This is new territory for me so it'll take quite a bit of practice to get a technique sorted. Many thanks. Oggy [quote][b]noelk27[/b] Posted Yesterday, 07:38 PM Depends on the sound you want to achieve and the characteristics of the instruments you use. With the DR strings, the Hi-Beams and Sunbeams work well across styles, and have a bite I associate with modern instruments, but if you prefer a 70s sound then Lo-Rider Steels or Lo-Rider Nickels may work better. I found that the Hi-Beams and Sunbeams work fantastic on most of the instruments I play (80s Yamaha BB series, G&L L series, 90s Sadowsky) but Lo-Rider strings work better on 80s Goodfellow and late 70s and early 80s Aria SB series basses (PPII and MBI pickups working best with Lo-Rider Nickels, and later MBII and Alembic AXY pickups with Lo-Rider Steels)[/quote] Hi noelk27, As OutToPlayJazz suggested I'll put them on the Mustang, I have no idea what to expect from the combination of Sunbeams, Mustang and lack of any experience in the slap pop department - could be interesting or a disaster, but I do know it'll be fun to try and get something resembling those 80's sounds. Thanks Noel. Oggy
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    It’s lunchtime – Yes, back to important matters with no boss around . Sounds like both you guys ([b]Davo-London & Lfalex V1.1[/b]) think the DR Sunbeams are the way forward. I’ve had a look at [url="http://www.stringbusters.com"]Stringbusters Site[/url] - £27.60 for a set. Looks like its ‘one size fits all, no Short Scale option available. I was thinking of ordering the Medium (45 65 85 105) set and just cut them to length, do you guys think they may to heavy for the SG Short Scale, not to mention my fingers? Oggy
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    Hi fellow Basschatters, I have flat wound strings on both my Mustang and SG sorties’! I love the feel and playability of flats and have no complaints with the sound I get from both basses – suits what I play, for now that is. I’ve been playing around with a wee bit of popping and am even trying my hand at slapping – the flats just don’t give me that fizz and zing sort of sound I’m after so it looks as though it’ll have to be some sort / type / make of round wound strings, I think……… One of the big benefits of the flat wound strings (for me anyway) is being able to slide up and down the fret board without removing several layers of skin from the finger tips. Yes, my left hand finger tips are reasonably hard, as are the two ‘plucking’ fingers on my right hand, but a couple of back to back gigs or practice sessions still gives them all a nice burn - ouch. OK I'm a bit of a wus . I’ve seen in discussions on this site other players recommending ‘slinky’ round wound strings, I’ve not had any experience of them what can you guys tell me about them regarding being able to pop / slap / slid and finger wear. The only round wound string I’ve used were pretty rough on the fingers and not really ideal for sliding up and down the fret board, well not unless your finger tips were like the soles of my Missus feet . Recommendations on string types would be appreciated; I’ll, probably, only change the string type on the SG and leave the Mustang alone for now. Oggy
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    [quote name='Oggy' post='751851' date='Feb 20 2010, 04:30 PM']PM's answered (come back to me) type Bump. Played it last night, I can't fault the condition or the sound - but then again I would say that . Oggy [/quote] Hi fellow Basschatters, When I tried to Trade / Sell the Cort C4P I had no luck and decided that instead of letting the poor thing fade away in the wardrobe I’d give it to an aspiring bass player who was in need of a good working bass. The good news is – I found him and he’s very happy with the bass, he insisted on giving me a small fee (£100) for the bass which I’ve accepted and will take from him over a 3 month period. My initial reaction to him offering to pay for the bass was NO but then I thought – if you pay for something your much more likely to look after it. Anyway, he’s a happy bunny and I’m just happy to see it in the hands of someone who will play it and look after it. He’s also very good on one of those six string things; but I won’t hold that against him. Happy ending – yes. Oggy
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