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Ian Somerville

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  1. Ian Somerville
    Sorry IanA I didn't know anyone else knew this one was coming into Bass Bros! I'm also still from Leicester sort of - still down there for work a lot although I moved from Oadby to Ilkley (near Leeds) last year.
  2. Ian Somerville
    Thanks for the detective work miles'tone it does look like several people have had the neck profile done on these RWs. For me it certainly makes it much more playable instrument than the typical P bass.
  3. Ian Somerville
    I did mate. Added enough trees to make up the cost of the part which is only fair as Dave sent it for nothing!
  4. Ian Somerville
    Could be miles'tone. It's an excellent job if that was what was done. If that BCer is around please drop me a PM I'd like to know the history of this bass.
  5. Ian Somerville
    Just a note to flag up great service from Dave Green at Ashdown. The pre-amp valve had clearly gone (horrific noise) in my ABM EVO IV and Dave has sent me a free replacement. I've installed that and the amp now sounds fantastic again.
  6. Ian Somerville
    I just picked up this bass from the excellent Bass Bros and am really pleased with it. It is just under 9lbs at 8lb 13oz which my back appreciates! An interesting feature is the neck which is 39mm - I've been searching for a P bass with a jazz neck and this fits the bill. Initially I thought it might be a bit chunky front to back but after a weekend playing it I find it very comfortable. It is actually slimmer than other precisions I've tried. Bass Bros are not sure if it came out of factory like this or if a luthier has done a job on it but either way it is ideal for me.
  7. Ian Somerville
    Red 1993 Fender Precision Lyte Active bass guitar. Has the scars from being well gigged but neck is fantastic and all is working well. Would suit someone looking for a lightweight bass - it's around 3.4kg. Also possibility of a trade deal of some kind for a short scale bass for my daughter - preferably a Sterling Stingray.
  8. Ian Somerville
    Bump for this amp. And a price reduction to £200 - although I'm not sure how to change that in the headline.
  9. Ian Somerville
    Price reduced to £800.
  10. Ian Somerville
    Amendment to the Ad. And many thanks to Karlfer for the heads up on this. The Fender website for dating Japan built guitars is a bit confusing (for me anyway). Serial no. T + 6 digits is listed as made 94-95 in one place (so not 1996 anyway!!) but later on the webpage it list T + 6 digits as built between 2007-10 when they returned to using ‘Made in Japan’ again. And in relation to this they specifically mention the Geddy Lee and Marcus Miller models. So this bass was made between 2007-2010.
  11. Ian Somerville
    Yeah they are a nice little amp. They do seem to have that Ampeg sound albeit in a small package. I'm no expert with Ampeg though and I know people do say that the sound comes from a massive heavyweight cab. I've often thought this one would be perfect for a bass and guitar set up playing small gigs.
  12. Ian Somerville
    Ampeg Micro CL 100-Watt. Compact Solid State Bass Amp Stack (2X10 cab) Mint condition. Lightweight. Great for small coffee house type gigs perhaps or home practice amp.
  13. Ian Somerville
    Mint condition Fender Jazz bass - Geddy Lee tribute model made in Japan in 1996. Not much to say about this bass guitar, everyone know how good they are. Neck is fantastic. Weighs 4.2kg. I swopped the white pick guard for a black one but kept it so that is included. Not really interested in any trades accept maybe a Fender P bass with a jazz neck.
  14. Ian Somerville
    Hi Geek99 I’d forgotten about that - just changed my profile. and thanks for the tips, much appreciated 👍
  15. Ian Somerville
    Again thanks for this 👍 I’ll see if I can find one in West Yorkshire.
  16. Ian Somerville
    Thanks Geek99 👍 I’ve actually recently moved to Ilkley in Yorkshire although I am still down in Leicester for work once or twice a month this year.
  17. Ian Somerville
    Greg many thanks for this! I just found this today and it is exactly what I was looking for - really helpful. I’m still a novice but my dream is to be competent enough one day to play at a blues jam 👍
  18. Ian Somerville
    Hi Marc I have a Mustang bass with P&J pickups which i may be interested in trading. I will try to find a way of sending you some photos. Best Ian
  19. Ian Somerville
    Bought a Fender Mustang bass from Sid yesterday. A top bloke and excellent to deal with. I can highly recommend him to other basschat members. Many thanks Sid I hope our paths cross again. Cheers Ian
  20. Ian Somerville
    Many thanks Sid I’m very happy with the bass. Thanks for going over the modifications you made to the mustang and for an interesting and enlightening general chat about playing the bass. It’s really useful for a novice like me to talk to an experienced bass player like yourself. All the best Ian
  21. Ian Somerville
    Hi Nick thanks for sending that link 👍 I really enjoyed reading that but it made me think about why I got a mustang bass. I was thinking it would be more manageable and easier to play having played guitar but there she is a fairly slight petite woman with her P bass! I will look out for long scale basses to try. I do know what she means about acoustic guitars and I love the power of the bass through an amp but I will take my Martin guitar to my grave. It’s good to have both.
  22. Ian Somerville
    Hi lads many thanks for those two great contacts 👍 I would like to be able to do set ups myself eventually but don’t want to risk messing things up at the moment.
  23. Ian Somerville
    Thanks Bassfingers. Seeing quite a few Leicesterfarians on here makes me think of a question. Where is the best place in Leicestershire/East Midlands to have a bass set up done? Might be useful to know for the future.
  24. Ian Somerville
    Many thanks for the welcome from everyone. I didn’t realise I was a Leicesterfarian Jonse! Proud to be one and I guess I better get listening to Aston Barrett and Robbie Shakespeare (RIP)
  25. Ian Somerville
    Hi Have played guitar on and off for thirty years or more. Bought a Fender Mustang bass during lockdown and am doing enjoying learning to play. Still at beginner level. Playing along with fairly simple stuff and trying to find out what playing bass is all about. Am thinking of adding a long scale bass or medium scale so will no doubt be seeking advice about that on here soon.
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