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Hope Phil likes it - I was waxing lyrical about DJs when he told me he wanted a Jazz. There's none finer at the price IMO.
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I have an ABM RC 500 EVOII - my ears love it. If you want a hi-fi twangy thang look elsewhere. If you want fat and bassy, they're the way to go IMHO.
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I'd take a Warwick of some description just to burn and keep warm. Ampwise - definitely a Genz Benz so I could alert passing ships in the night with those silly bright LEDs.
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A few people showed some interest in coming to this monthly Jam Night in response to my thread whingeing about what a crap bass player I am. If you wanna come along, it's this coming Sunday night (17th) at the Thirsty Scholar on Oxford Road - Manchester. Things seem to get going fairly early so if you wanna get up and play, get there handy. There's a good mix of music - neo soul (?) funk, blues etc
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A very nice bloke who lives in a very nice part of the world. He sold me a very nice Sandberg and now my Sadowsky is getting dusty. A pleasure to deal with in every respect.
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I had about a year's worth of lessons off Nick Carey who frequents these very pages and they were invaluable. I used to play and think and play like a guitarist (which I was) and my technique was a pile of bat poo. Nick sorted out my technique and inspired me to practice and get better - which I did. I'm at a stage now where I need a few more lessons to get me over the wall and onto the next level. Lessons open up my mind to ideas and take me down avenues I wouldn't venture if left to my own devices.
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Fender Precision......... Goldfender.......... SOLD
niceguyhomer replied to mikeh's topic in Basses For Sale
I'd have this back in a shot if I hadn't just bought a Sandberg. It's a superb bass this and a mega bargain for someone -
Very powerful, boost only - a little is a lot and the best preamp I've used and I've had a couple of J-Retros, a J-Retro Deluxe and an ACG02 and a Tone Pump. I just use a midge's of bass boost with mine - perfick.
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Is it yours now Russ? -
Lovely lovely lovely
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I took the J Retro out of the one I had because the passive tone was so much better and I wanted more control of that. I always use the same strings as you Dave (Sunbeams).
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Out of my depth and in need of help and encouragement
niceguyhomer replied to niceguyhomer's topic in General Discussion
I'll put a post up Steve this weekend - have to find out the date. -
Kier bought a scratchplate off me - he was a gent and a pleasure to deal with. One day, I'll sell him a whole bass
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Sean bought my Spector last night - he's a proper bloke and I wish I could have spent more time with him chewing the fat. Hope you enjoy the bass mate, you were a pleasure to do business with.
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Thanks a lot fellas - great to meet you Sean.
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Reliced basses - what's the attraction?
niceguyhomer replied to Twigman's topic in General Discussion
I think it's cool if the bassist is responsible for the relicing in the time honoured way - you know....had the bass 25 years etc but buying a reliced bass thinking it'll make you look cool IMO is utterly bogus. -
Horses for courses innit. I've gigged extensively with an LMII and it did the job right every time. If I had to settle down with one amp and no other, it'd be the LMII regardless of cost. I've always been Ashdown curious and when my soul band fell apart, I joined a blues band so I thought why not and bought an Ashdown ABM RC EVOII 575. I absolutely love the tone I get out of it with my Sadowsky and it's absolutely perfect for blues. The only down side to it is I don't trust it so I've had to buy a second head as a back up (Hartke HA3500) which is a bit of a nuisance but forget all that bloody nonsense about Ashdown being "dull" and "muddy", my bass finally sounds like a bass with the Ashdown and the bottom end of the band is fuller and fatter than it's ever been. It's very punchy too but anyone wanting a hi-fi sound or the "slap tone to die for" that is often quoted better look elsewhere. Like I said, horses for courses.
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This bass took my breath away when I played it - it [i]is[/i] fabulous. Good luck with the sale Russ. -
I think it has silverfoxnik Sadly, the bass I was hoping to buy has just been sold -
Bollocks
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I love this bass but my shoulder problem persists and since I got my Sadowsky - it's not getting a look in. Very low action with no buzzing (when I play it anyway) - it plays itself. The ACG preamp is a revelation and retains the Spector growl and gives you a lot more besides. It also has the advantage (IMO) of only having a single volume knob + pup pan and once you get used to it, it's amazing what sounds you can get out of it from extreme trebbliness to deep deep bassiness. The B string is thunderous and clear as a bell. The bass is immaculate apart from a slight lacquer crack on the back going from the control cavity to the edge - it hasn't progessed since I bought the bass nearly a year ago. It's also had a brand new bridge from Spector (the B slot on the old one was too narrow for a 130 - so the original will come as a spare. It'll also come with gold Schaller straplocks. You can have it for [b]£675[/b] which is ridiculous for a bass of this quality - I don't want to post it so come and get it / will deliver within a reasonable distance. I have my eye on a bass that's up for sale at the mo but if that goes, trades are possible but please don't take the piss. A nice P or J, maybe a Sandberg or a good lined fretless with + / - cash adjustment might tempt me.
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We'll miss you Steve Better start thinking about organising a Bash down there so we can all start saving up
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Can I come too?
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Has anyone mentioned The Fabulous Thunderbirds? I like Ronnie Earl too and a bit of Rory Gallagher on the side.
