slazman

I'm a pretty average player. Got a good sense of rhythm, understand some theory and can learn average difficulty bass lines from tabs. Improvisation isn't really my thing. I don't have the time or application these days to go back to the basics and build from there - I just want to continue play live within the scope of may abilities.

I love looking at basses in shops but have a bit of a challenge when I want to try one out - I know I am the man paying the money, but feel a bit inadequate that I cannot just pick up an instrument and play something that sounds sufficiently impressive to make the seller think I am a player ... I worry that I don't come across as a serious buyer and am dismissed as a time waster.

Same applies when or trying out before buying off a fellow 'Chatter - I bought a Ric a couple of years ago and knew the seller was a top notch player (I had seen his clips on You Tube) ... after playing a few pentatonic runs I handed the bass to him to show me what it could do.

Anybody got any suggestions how I can address my concerns? Who knows - if I get more confident I may be a buyer for your bass one day!

It has been said many times before in this thread but +1 for Gaf. Have no hesitation in dealing with him.

Bought his Art Powermix - great bit of kit in A1 condition and sent promptly.

Bought a Yamaha RBX364 from Geoff. Closed the deal out Sunday, got the bass on Wednesday via a courier.

The bass is exactly as described and came very well packaged (Geoff arranged the courier).

As a buyer I could not wish for a better seller. Have no hesitation in dealing with Geoff.

[quote name='daz' timestamp='1327079690' post='1506173']
[url="http://www.bassic-bits.co.uk/"]This guy [/url] is from this Forum , using the nickname [url="http://basschat.co.uk/user/12-obbm/"]obbm[/url] he has made many of us here high quality hand soldered cables for a good price. The main thing is he can make you whatever type of jack and whatever type of lead, at whatever length you specify. ([i]whatever[/i]!) I have bought a few cables from him and both are still going strong. I dont know him to speak to, however usually when he is mentioned he gets dozens of people saying how good his stuff is, so he must be pretty ok at what he does.
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+1 for obbm ... although I guess this would run to +100+ very quickly if he received the number of endorsements he is due from this forum.

I just wish I had found this forum before I got my first bass ... advice like this is like golddust. For my part, buy used kit from the marketplace - it just gives great value for money.

PM'd

If you don't mind a drive to the West Midlands I would recommend http://www.prioryrecordingstudios.com/

Got a couple of possibilities - guess I am finding out the downside of owning a G& L

[quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1323189758' post='1460351']
Just did a search but can't find it now.

You could try asking here [url="http://www.bassesbyleo.com/forum/index.php"]http://www.bassesbyl...forum/index.php[/url]
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Yes thanks - I registered for this forum today plus a couple of other feelers

Where, when and why I have no idea BUT I looked at my beloved G&L L2000 today and noticed that two components on the bridge - a screw and spring that mount into the saddle - are missing

I do not normally fiddle with bass components other than change strings - they were there when I last did a swop - so can anyone point me to where I can get proper replacement parts?

Any help would be gratefully appreciated.

Where, when and why I have no idea BUT I looked at my beloved G&L L2000 today and noticed that two components on the bridge - a screw and spring that mount into the saddle - are missing

I do not normally fiddle with bass components other than change strings - they were there when I last did a swop - so can anyone point me to where I can get proper replacement parts?

Any help would be gratefully appreciated.

Dan bought my MXR Blow Torch. He is a model Basschatter - have no fears about dealing with him ... great comms, prompt payment. I could not have asked for a smoother transaction.

[quote name='Ou7shined' post='1338572' date='Aug 13 2011, 11:05 AM']Bump for a great pedal.

I've just been using batteries with mine. Where did you get the 18v adapter?[/quote]

Got it in the deal when I bought it a while ago. These things look pretty rare.

On hold for Dan ... that was quick!

Selling my MXR Bass Blowtorch which is in excellent condition and comes with the original box as you can see from the pic. Also included is an 18V adapter.

This is a beast of a pedal that has much more function than I need - google around if you need more details - so I have replaced with a muff.

£77 delivered (next day special delivery) to mainland UK.

Cannot find an existing thread for Will so I am kicking one off.

Bought his EHX Big Muff.

Without doubt this guy is a credit to Basschat. Never have I done a smoother more efficient deal. Great communications. immediate delivery, item 100%.

Have no hesitation in dealing with Will.

PM'd

Neil bought a cable from me. This is one nice guy who I would have no hesitation in recommending as someone to deal with. Also good to know another local Basschatter.

Pleased to be able to start a feedback thread for Mike. He bought my Mono strap - a qucker and more efficient deal I could not wish for. Deal in confidence with this man.

Paul bought my Octabass pedal. A smoother and more efficient deal I could not wish for. Deal in confidence with this man!

Sold to Neil (very quickly)

[quote name='Acebassmusic' post='1290155' date='Jul 2 2011, 03:17 PM']Hi

OK, I'm interested....how do we do this? Paypal etc? I have no prior selling / buying form on here but I have at ebay under Acebassmusic if that helps. :-)

Mike[/quote]

PM'd Mike

I have a 1 metre Bass Speaker Cable, Speakon(2p)- Speakon(2p). High-capacity 4mm Klotz Cable.

As new condition. Surplus to my needs as I now have a combo.

£11 posted to mainland UK.

If you are interested I also have a Pedal Interconnect Cable which I will throw in for an extra £3 (measures straight 24cm plug end to plug end)

I have a Mono GS1 Strap - Short, 40 - 46", 101cm - 117cm - Jet Black Sharkskin for sale. Condition as new.

Bought on a whim, used twice now surplus to my needs (once in my profile pic). Yes they are a great strap but I can live with my old Warwick strap.

I can photo this but it would look the same a any picture you can Google - however if you want a pic, PM me and I will do one.

£25 posted to mainland UK.

I have an EBS Octabass pedal which I don't use anymore. Its the old model so not true bypass I guess - although I am not an expert.

Good condition but no box or instructions, just the pedal. Yours for £35 posted to mainland UK.

Looks great value for money to me!

The fact that it has not been snapped up already shows just how bad the market is out there. Great bargains to be had if you are a buyer with nothing to sell!