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  1. franzbassist

    A cancelled meeting afforded me the chance to try out the new Ibanez semi-hollow basses.  Very nice, and great setup on the fretless.

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    2. SpondonBassed

      SpondonBassed

      I've just bought my first Ibanez having tried out a tribute kit build loosely based on the SR605 but with a simple passive 2HB configuration.  I liked the form and the neck.  It didn't take me long to realise that I wanted the real thing because the kit showed me some of the things I wanted in a bass that I hadn't been able to decide upon before.

      Given the spare cash, would you have one now that you've tried the semi-acoustic?

    3. franzbassist

      franzbassist

      Quite possibly, yes.  Probably the 4 string fretted, or the Artcore short scale, which was also fab.

    4. SpondonBassed

      SpondonBassed

      It is encouraging to hear that from the owner of a Wal.

  2. franzbassist

    Another shout out to MoJoKe for service above and beyond.  He is an absolute legend :drinks:

    1. SpondonBassed

      SpondonBassed

      Another comment for his feedback thread then?

      Feedback for MoJoKe

  3. franzbassist

    First gig since March 2020 last Saturday.  It was so good to be back out and playing live again!

    1. Chienmortbb

      Chienmortbb

      SO Jealous.

  4. franzbassist

    Going into the studio tomorrow to do some backing tracks with my son on drums and daughter behind the desk.  Proud Dad moment! :)

    1. Jezyorkshire

      Jezyorkshire

      great stuff mate, I'm doing something similar with my son, hope it goes well, Jez

  5. franzbassist

    Just treated myself to a little lockdown gift - the Dunlop Complete Bass Setup kit.  Be nice to have everything in one place.

    1. LeftyJ

      LeftyJ

      Nice, looks like a very useful set! Looks like quality gear too at first glance. 

    2. BruceBass3901

      BruceBass3901

      I'm now eyeing this or the D'Addario one

  6. franzbassist

    Latest lockdown treat - Ashdown Tone Pocket headphone amp!

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    2. Muppet

      Muppet

      One is to charge it with the supplied 10v power supply, the other is for an optional power supply such as an in-car charger. It also charges via USB

    3. Bozzy

      Bozzy

      I love mine but I also have problems with the rechargeable battery. I only get around 45mins. Seems like it only needs about 20mins to charge before the green light goes out. Tried both 10v and usb.

    4. Muppet

      Muppet

      re your question about charging, the green light goes out after 30 mins or so. This is a fast charge only and  will give you the 45mins or so that you are getting. A full charge with the charger takes about 10 hours according to Ashdown. Hope that helps.

  7. franzbassist

    Looks like I have a pedal stalled somewhere in the Netherlands with PostNL :(

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    2. franzbassist

      franzbassist

      Thanks for that @umcoo, slightly reassuring to hear.  It's now been 7 days without a change of location, so fingers crossed something happens soon!

    3. franzbassist

      franzbassist

      Yay, finally an update - "sent to the country of destination" 👍

       

    4. franzbassist

      franzbassist

      Another week and no further updates :(

       

  8. franzbassist

    My band is learning "It's my life" by Talk Talk, so I've re-learnt it some 36 years after I originally learned to play it :)

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    2. acidbass

      acidbass

      Superb line.  Love that Ray tone!

       

    3. shoulderpet

      shoulderpet

      Am learning this one at the moment, have played it before but am learning it "properly" now and its amazing how much ive been playing wrong, when learning a song the mind has a tendency to fill in the blanks with the most conventionally pleasing notes but when you go to actually learn something properly you find that the original bassist does things like dropping a note a semitone where you wouldn't expect it to create a bit of discord.

    4. bassbiscuits

      bassbiscuits

      Top tune and great bass playing

  9. franzbassist

    Picked up a lovely little Trace Acoustic TA30 yesterday.  Absolutely mint condition and perfect for domestic noodling :)

  10. franzbassist

    Sliced the median nerve in my middle finger over Christmas.  Totally numb down one side.  Feels weird :(

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    2. SpondonBassed

      SpondonBassed

      Phew.  I hope you don't feel a fool too.

      You never said how it happened...?

    3. franzbassist

      franzbassist

      Picking up a broken jar.

    4. GisserD

      GisserD

      Sounds much like tidying up and/or cleaning to me....

      .....I let someone else do all that. I highly suggest you do the same! :)

  11. franzbassist

    So glad I'm back with a Demeter amp again.  Such a wonderfully clear, warm tone.  Impossible to get a bad sound from it.

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    2. BCH

      BCH

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    3. JapanAxe

      JapanAxe

      That’s it. Clockwise for more gain.

    4. franzbassist

      franzbassist

      It's not the most tweak-friendly location, for sure....

  12. franzbassist

    When you've tried everything and your new low B string still won't intontate properly.... :sorry:

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    2. SpondonBassed

      SpondonBassed

      If it's a new like-for-like replacement La Bella should be willing to exchange or at least advise.

    3. franzbassist

      franzbassist

      I'll drop them an email and hope they reply, cheers.

    4. franzbassist

      franzbassist

      Spent more time fettling this afternoon.  Flipped the string over (the ball end is locked in place in the ETS bridge system) and it seems to have done the trick.  Fingers crossed!

  13. franzbassist

    Both family cars damaged on consecutive days.  Law of averages loves me!

    1. Merton

      Merton

      Bugger 😩

    2. Daz39

      Daz39

      Exactly what he said!!

    3. prowla

      prowla

      That's not good.

      It may be worth checking out your insurance T&Cs too.

  14. franzbassist

    I bloomin' love playing the bass

    1. Marc S

      Marc S

      Me too :) 

    2. Nice Guy Rich

      Nice Guy Rich

      Ditto 

       

  15. franzbassist

    Just completed my first ever fret level and dress of a bass.  Took it slow, but really pleased with the results.  Definitely worth learning to do!

    1. JapanAxe

      JapanAxe

      I do most of my own setup and maintenance but I've never dared take a file to my frets - well done that man!

  16. franzbassist

    Just completed my first pickup and active preamp install. Pretty chuffed with myself :)

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    2. Doctor J

      Doctor J

      Looks great, well done!

    3. tvickey

      tvickey

      Yeah, looks great!  Nice job!

    4. alyctes

      alyctes

      Cool :)

  17. franzbassist

    Just popped a set of La Bella 45-128 flats on my main bass and they are perfect tension when detuned by the half-step we play in.

  18. franzbassist

    Just worked out "Mr Blue Sky",  What a great bassline!

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    2. Paul S

      Paul S

      I'd just like to take a second to thank @prowla for his valuable contribution.  Anyone else gots some chips that need p!ssing on?  😂

    3. prowla

      prowla

      Oi! - I never said the bassline wasn't any good...

      ...but then again I can't say I've ever listened to it, as my ears don't like the song.

    4. Paul S

      Paul S

      Marvellous, well done.  I look forward to more pointless negativity from you about stuff you don't like.  Helps the forum glide along nicely.  🤪

  19. franzbassist

    Never realised just how wrongly I played "Merry Xmas Everybody" by Slade until I charted it out just now :)

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    2. snorkie635

      snorkie635

      Yes indeed, Jim Lea is a fine and tricksy player.

    3. andybassdoyle

      andybassdoyle

      Right. And it's also a tune where it's very easy to go off the reservation pretty quickly if you don't really know what you are doing!

       

      Thankfully we get 11 months to practice it

    4. Bassman1974

      Bassman1974

      I've simplified it, as I've no time to learn the proper line being in multiple bands. Sounds fine rocked up!

  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. BillyBass

      BillyBass

      Hopefully, whoever that was has just saved you from spending your other half's Christmas present money on an impulse purchase from Andertons

    2. franzbassist

      franzbassist

      🤣

    3. snorkie635

      snorkie635

      Not guilty. 😁

  21. franzbassist

    Rebuilding my pedalboard tonight.  Downsizing a bit.

    1. SpondonBassed

      SpondonBassed

      Back-pedalling huh?  You freewheeler you.

    2. Nice Guy Rich

      Nice Guy Rich

      Bass - Tuner - Amp 😁👍🏻, that’s all you need

    3. 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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