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  1. franzbassist

    Redundancy looms over me for the second time in three years :(

     

    1. franzbassist

      franzbassist

      Looks like it's being confirmed tomorrow, in a 30 minute Teams call.  They haven't even got the decency to tell us in person.

      And it'll be my birthday too.....

       

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  2. BassApprentice

    Got sudden GAS for a Dingwall D-Roc - doesn't help that there's two great priced ones in the classifieds! 😂

    1. franzbassist

      franzbassist

      I've just bought my first Dingwall, admittedly not a D-Roc, and wow what a bass it is.  The tone and playability is amazing.  Good luck!

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  3. silverfoxnik

    Just a quick message wishing you all a very Merry Christmas! 

    🤶🎶🍾🎄😊🥂 

    1. franzbassist

      franzbassist

      Happy Christmas Nik, all the best to you.

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  4. Phill

    Had a nice string delivery from La Bella Strings! 

    1. franzbassist

      franzbassist

      @Phill  that's a shame, but do let them settle before you bin them off! 

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  5. Phill

    Had a nice string delivery from La Bella Strings! 

    1. franzbassist

      franzbassist

      Nice haul!

       

      Love La Bella strings, especially the new Super Polished (although I did have one break on me!) and the white nylon flats.

       

      I'm guessing you're sponsored by them, as that's a spendy little package of strings!  

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  6. Pow_22

    When your For Sale gear isnt shifting and you have your eyes on a stunning p bass :(

    1. franzbassist

      franzbassist

      I know that feeling!  It's so slow at the moment.

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  7. TheGreek

    Does anybody know where I can get a brass 5 string nut - 42x3.5x6mm - for my Yamaha BBG5?

     

    I can find a 45mm but not the 42mm. Just get one of them and file/ grind 1.5mm off each end???

     

     

    1. franzbassist

      franzbassist

      That's probably your best bet.  Finding 42mm for a 5 string isn't going to be easy in any material!

  8. MattyB1

    how do i sell on here? no clear instructions bruh

    1. franzbassist

      franzbassist

      Go to "Basses for Sale". First thread gives you all you need "Quick reference - Marketplace TERMS and CONDITIONS of Use"

       

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  9. franzbassist

    Trying out the Boss WL-20L wireless system for the first time at an outdoor gig tonight.  Looking forward to seeing how it performs.

    1. franzbassist

      franzbassist

      It performed really well.  Superb bit of kit.

  10. franzbassist

    Did anyone here win Bernie Marsden's Yamaha BB bass at auction today?

    1. franzbassist

      franzbassist

      Thanks Cairobill. TBH I'm not that bothered about owning one of those basses per se, it was more the fact it was Bernie's. He was one of my favourite guitarists and it would have been nice to have the bass.

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  11. franzbassist

    Did anyone here win Bernie Marsden's Yamaha BB bass at auction today?

    1. franzbassist

      franzbassist

      Useful, thanks. :)

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  12. Phill

    Looks like I'm the new owner of a bass with great provenance! Pics to follow when it arrives 

    1. franzbassist

      franzbassist

      Ah okay, I was going to come after you as I missed out on Bernie's bass by £50! 🤣

       

      Looking forward to hearing about yours.

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  13. Phill

    Looks like I'm the new owner of a bass with great provenance! Pics to follow when it arrives 

    1. franzbassist

      franzbassist

      Is this related to my status update below I wonder? 

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  14. Kev

    Kev

    Mooer 'shroom footswitch toppers - does anyone have a spare one they would bequeath to me?  I need 11 so the 10 pack didn't cut it! 

    1. franzbassist

      franzbassist

      Ah yes, mine are the regular. Sorry, I missed that they even did a different version!

       

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  15. Kev

    Kev

    Mooer 'shroom footswitch toppers - does anyone have a spare one they would bequeath to me?  I need 11 so the 10 pack didn't cut it! 

    1. franzbassist

      franzbassist

      I have two spare, one black and one white.

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  16. Kev

    Kev

    Mooer 'shroom footswitch toppers - does anyone have a spare one they would bequeath to me?  I need 11 so the 10 pack didn't cut it! 

    1. franzbassist

      franzbassist

      I think I do Kev. Will check when I get home.

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  17. Rich

    Car insurance renewal quote just landed.

    Last year, £376.

    This year, £635.

    I don't bloody think so.

    1. franzbassist

      franzbassist

      I was expecting a big jump, but it actually went down a few quid!  This is an Admiral Multicar policy for me, my good lady wife, and my 23yo daughter.

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  18. franzbassist

    Rebuilding my pedalboard tonight.  Downsizing a bit.

    1. franzbassist

      franzbassist

      I would agree Rich, for the last three decades I never used pedals.  It's only by playing in a band that does a lot of 80s covers that some effects have been appropriate. 

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  19. Merton

    Is it wrong to be proud of the fact I made my drummer physically sick with the high SPL of my Trace Elliot TE1200 + Barefaced Super Twin rig? 😲

    1. franzbassist

      franzbassist

      Sorry not sorry 😁

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  20. franzbassist

    Okay, which one of you bought the FGN Jazz in Andertons last night?  I was literally checking out with it in my basket at the same time! 🤣

    1. franzbassist

      franzbassist

      🤣

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  21. Phill

    I'm very pleased to announce that I am now endorsing/an endorsing artist for La Bella Strings!

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    1. franzbassist

      franzbassist

      Well done, but how did you manage to swing that as it's quite the endorsement?

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  22. Rich

    New number plates on the bassmobile :D

    PSX_20231002_155932.jpg

    1. franzbassist

      franzbassist

      It actually looks really good.  I didn't realise that level of personalisation was allowed.

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  23. Rich

    New number plates on the bassmobile :D

    PSX_20231002_155932.jpg

    1. franzbassist

      franzbassist

      Cool.  Funnily enough I saw BA55 WOW on the way in to work today.

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  24. Sibob

    Is anyone a La Bella string user AND use their extra-long 5 string nickel sets?

    Long shot I know 😅

    1. franzbassist

      franzbassist

      Are you looking for a set Si, or just curious about them?

  25. Marvin

    A first for me. Made myself 2 new instrument cables. Not the greatest of soldering but tidy enough for OCD 😆 I'm quite chuffed.

    1. franzbassist

      franzbassist

      Excellent!  I taught myself to do it during the first lockdown and found it most satisfying.  Since then I've done a couple of full wiring installs to my basses, made up a load of custom patch leads for my pedal board, and changed the plugs on a couple of leads.  Great fun, and the more you do it the better you get (and quikcly too)!

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