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Grassie

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  1. Got my first short scale yesterday. Fair to say I’m smitten. 😊

  2. Why can’t I buy coloured pickup covers for a jazz bass, that aren’t black, white or cream?

    1. Grassie

      Grassie

      Ooh fanx! Their site won’t load properly on my phone though, will have a look later. 👍🏻😊

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  3. Does anyone know what brand of strings Ibanez put on their SR305's? Only asking so I don't make the mistake of buying any - played for an hour on Sunday and now totally dead.

     

    1. Grassie

      Grassie

      @Dood do you use them? If so what’s the lifespan like? I’m assuming you’re usually a busy man… 😁

      Ive had Elixirs in the past, impressed with those.

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  4. Does anyone know what brand of strings Ibanez put on their SR305's? Only asking so I don't make the mistake of buying any - played for an hour on Sunday and now totally dead.

     

    1. Grassie

      Grassie

      Well that’s a surprise! Thought they might’ve been some of their own brand strings. I’ve honestly never had a set die on me that quickly. An hours set on a warm day, with slightly sweaty hands, but I’ve played longer than that in similar conditions and never ever lost a set of strings as rapidly.

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  5. Going to try out BEAD tuning on my Kiloton, because I’m too tight to buy a 5er. 

    1. Grassie

      Grassie

      Some of the songs we do are without the piper, so are in standard tuning. I'm gonna leave it as BEAD and see how I get on. :)

       

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  6. Going to try out BEAD tuning on my Kiloton, because I’m too tight to buy a 5er. 

    1. Grassie

      Grassie

      I’ve joined a band that has bagpipes as its centrepiece (don’t pile on… 😊) so the majority of the songs, or parts of them are in either Eb or Bb. Their previous bassist played a 5er, and it makes sense to have a low B so that I can add some heft to the songs, instead of playing the same note on the A string. I’ve had to widen the slots on the nut slightly, just need to order some strings. No need for fettling the string holes at the bridge either. 😊

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  7. It is with great sadness that I write this post, but my beloved Shaun died of a heart attack at the end of July, he was only 64. He loved being a member of Basschat and had forged some good friendships with fellow bass players. He will be sadly missed and I miss hearing him play bass from him room. Thank you for the years of joy you gave him. Louise (his wife)

  8. Just discovered Big Wreck. Superb. Bass player is fantastic. That’s it. I don’t know why I haven’t heard them before.

    1. Grassie

      Grassie

      Yes! Ha ha! Amazing isn’t it - how something like that 12 string video can lead to the discovery of something great like BW. 😁

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  9. Just made a list of all the basses I’ve owned - 20 over 28 years. That’s OK, isn’t it? 😎

    1. Grassie

      Grassie

      All those Spectors…. I’d settle for an NS2 and it would cure my GAS. 
      Maybe… 😊

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  10. Just made a list of all the basses I’ve owned - 20 over 28 years. That’s OK, isn’t it? 😎

  11. Just made a list of all the basses I’ve owned - 20 over 28 years. That’s OK, isn’t it? 😎

    1. Grassie

      Grassie

      I’m sorry! I thought it was a lot! 😁 
       

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  12. G&L Kiloton - not for me after all… ☹️

    1. Grassie

      Grassie

      I’m not keen on the look of the JB 2s, prefer the OG JBs. 😊

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  13. G&L Kiloton - not for me after all… ☹️

    1. Grassie

      Grassie

      I don’t mind a bit of weight, I get suspicious if a bass feels too light…. 😁

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  14. G&L Kiloton - not for me after all… ☹️

    1. Grassie

      Grassie

      Yeah, pretty much. The look, the feel. I’ve always had a jazz and they are pretty much my desert island bass. 😊

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  15. G&L Kiloton - not for me after all… ☹️

    1. Grassie

      Grassie

      I like it, but I don’t love it. I do love jazz basses however, so once I’ve sold the Kilo, I shall invest in one of G&Ls JB models. 😊

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  16. Used G&L Kiloton Tribute Series in the bag. Arrives Monday...😁

  17. 3-point bridges - why in God's name.....just why???

    1. Grassie

      Grassie

      Took me two hours to set my new (to me) EB-3 this morning after picking it up yesterday evening. My first experience with a 3 pointer, first thing I did was take the strings off to give it a good clean. Second thing I did was pick the saddles and bridge up off the floor after it fell apart. 

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  18. Isle of Wight Festival time! Looking forward to some live music, overpriced beer and lukewarm food. Let’s rock!

    1. Grassie

      Grassie

      It was ok. Same as usual really, some good acts, some were let down by diabolical sound (Duran Duran), the food was fine for the most part, 36 for a pint, pretty busy though, around 60,000 there I reckon.

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  19. Had a dream I owned a Les Paul junior bass in TV Yellow - but it was an 8 string. Now I need to build one.....

    1. Grassie

      Grassie

      I saw that. If I had a spare 5K lying about, she’d be mine. 😁

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  20. New job - yay!

    Hearing aids - boo!

    1. Grassie

      Grassie

      Had to admit that my hearing is knackered, and get some sorted. 🙁

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  21. Aria GT Series 4 string has just popped up on my local FB musician buy and sell page for 120 squids. Very tempted... 

    1. Grassie

      Grassie

      Just been to try it out - not for me. I was expecting a little bit of Stingray vibes from it, given it has a big humbucker and a 2 band active EQ, but it just sounded meh. 😶

  22. There are some utterly astounding basses for sale on eBay right now, courtesy of He Who Shall Not Be Named....

  23. There are some utterly astounding basses for sale on eBay right now, courtesy of He Who Shall Not Be Named....

    1. Grassie

      Grassie

      Well, yes, they're certainly that, but probably didn't start off that way...

      It's the price he's got them up for that amazes me.

      Are we even allowed to discuss him on here anymore...?

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  24. Just bought a Squier VM P-bass in amber for a hundred squids! Huzzah! :)

    1. Grassie

      Grassie

      Second hand. My guitarist’s brother in-law was selling it. 😊

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  25. Just bought a Squier VM P-bass in amber for a hundred squids! Huzzah! :)

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