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  1. 6feet7
    Having been in two bands where one was downtuned to Eb and the other was in standard tuning, 5 strings made total sense. Now I'm in one band in standard tuning but not being a virtuoso I find it so much easier to play. For straightforward stuff I pretty much stay around the fifth fret and am not having to move up and down the fretboard (and therefore screwing up either notes or my timing). It also sounds pretty good, looks the dogs doohdahs and it's not heavy either.
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    I've just had this delivered by Bass Direct and I must say it is superb. The balance is just so and I can't put it down (plus, it has Jeff Berlin's signature on the back of the headstock - whoopee I've copied Skol303's post (I hope he doesn't mind) on his because he has said everything I could possible say about it, but I must reiterate that this bass is something pretty good (and I've had everything from a couple of £7000 GUS G3 basses to USA and Japanese Fenders and even my YOB bass, a 1964 Gibson EB0 and IMO this beats all of them) [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/278394-nbd-cort-rithimic-v-jeff-berlin-signature/page__p__2974263__hl__cort%20jeff%20berlin__fromsearch__1#entry2974263"]http://basschat.co.u..._1#entry2974263[/url]
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    I absolutely love it (but then I used to be a GUS player, so metal tubing on an instrument isn't new to me).
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    I remember seeing him in the 1980's at the Albert Hall. He had two beautiful backing singers. During one of their singing parts he nonchalantly walked up behind them (you couldn't see his hands) and the next moment both girls jumped. He walked back to his mic and carried on singing whilst they both did a mixture of glaring at him but smiling at the same time. In an interview in the Times a week or two later the reporter heard one of the backing singers complaining about something or other that wasn't being done and shouting who she would have to f**k to get it sorted. Cohen just turned to the reporter and casually said 'that'll be me then' and smiled. Nothing like the 'music to cut your wrists to' persona in real life. A wonderful sense of humour and a great poet.
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    I bought this used but perfect condition neckthru Streamer earlier this year from Wunjos for £600 (RRP £850) as I was looking for something lightweight (about 8 1/2 lbs). I immediately had the preamp, pots and wiring changed to German Warwick 3 way preamp (bass, middle and treble) and stacked pickup balance/volume knob which cost me £200, but the band I'm in at the moment needs a more 'classic sound' so I'm either after a trade for something lightweight(ish) and classic (but a 5 string) or a sale. It's an absolutely wonderful bass to play and looks almost new it's in such good condition. Well balanced and light for a 5 stringer. Comes with a brand new Fender gigbag (that's what they gave me at Wunjos) and Warwick straplocks.
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    Ahhhhh. To heavy for my poor old knackered shoulders. GLWTS though.
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    Can you let me know how much it weighs? Thanks
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    I would if I could but just had a few big bills in GLWTS
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    I try and avoid anything Fender shaped but that is absolutely beautiful. Wish I had the money. Have a bump from someone who lives only 10 minutes away
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    Ta
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    I've just started in a new band and we were discussing in ears last night at rehearsal. We've just got to find the best for the least amount of money
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    Can you tell me how long this is and how much it weighs? Thanks
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    Is the Streamer neck a bolt on? I've already got a neckthru Streamer but am also after something that I can take the neck off and stick in a suitcase. Also: Any idea how much it weighs? At my age these things matter
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    [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1475671903' post='3147798'] I struggle to look at basses with a pick guard that looks like it's off something else, I get that that is the point. Seafoam with a musicman pickup and a black 3 ply guard made to follow the body and pickups, pop on a fifth string and that might be pretty cool! [/quote] This, plus semi-hollow (to keep the weight down to near 8lbs) and an f hole (because I'm a sucker for one of those)
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    An early '80's Tokai Hardpuncher with Lindy Fralin pickups and badass bridge. The lightest, most resonant, perfect sounding P bass I've ever heard. Unfortunately it was Fender shaped (so I wont play it, out of principal) and a 4 string (I play 5).
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    Just bought a Markbass head from Martyn. Great guy. Great communication. Can't wait to see what he has for sale next
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    [quote name='Nicko' timestamp='1475052869' post='3142564'] I think I am. I've been thinking a lot about this recently due to the olympics, where the athletes are not only physically gifted and specifically talented but are willing to give up everything else in search of being as good as they can possibly be. I lack the need or the drive to get better and enjoy doing what I do as the level I'm at. [/quote] This
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    A GUS G3 Retro. Was £5k at the time (they are £7K now and probably going up since Prince had a G1 guitar and had ordered a G3 bass before he died. Sold it for a great loss. Now play a secondhand Chinese Warwick Streamer NT1 5 string (£500 plus £120 worth of German preamp and pots) and Korean Warwick Pro Starbass 5 string (£700).
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    Now £50.00 I bought this a couple of years ago on basschat and never got around to using it. [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Based upon the classic Orange Squeezer circuit[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif], just updated to give greater tonal control[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] (according to the blurb - never having heard of the squeezer I can't comment)[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Handmade[/font][/color] in the USA. £150 new. Here's the details [url="http://www.toadworksusa.com/MrSquishy.html"]http://www.toadworks.../MrSquishy.html[/url] and a review [url="http://www.ovnilab.com/reviews/squishy.shtml"]http://www.ovnilab.c...s/squishy.shtml[/url] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Also just found this post - think it's who I bought it from.[/font][/color] [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/254507-sold-toadworks-mr-squishy-compressor/page__p__2704169__hl__mr%20squishy__fromsearch__1#entry2704169"]http://basschat.co.u..._1#entry2704169[/url]
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    Now £50.00 Boss DD3 Delay Pedal Bought off here a couple of years ago and never used it. Has a couple of minor blemishes on it but thats it.
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    I think I'm below average (root notes are my favourites and often songs will be simplified) but I'm in three bands, raging from middle of the road pop/AOR to heavy metal, and everyone seems happy enough. I know I should be a lot better (but I don't think I could be better, my ability just isn't there), but I'm happy enough so I've given up stressing about it
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    [color=#080C2E][font=futura-pt, Arial, sans-serif][size=5]The Lehle P-Split II combines passive splitting with maximum signal fidelity. Its core is the Lehle LTHZ high-end transformer, which electrically isolates the two outputs, eliminating the possibility of ground loops. The Lehle LTHZ was specially designed for use with high-impedance signals but also splits low-impedance signals with uncompromising sound quality. The signal can be picked off either symmetrically or asymmetrically from the ISO output. A phase inverter switch with gold-plated contacts permits reversal of input signal phase at the ISO output, preventing phase cancellations from impairing signal reproduction. [/size][/font][/color] [color=#080C2E][font=futura-pt, Arial, sans-serif][size=5]The classical application for the Lehle P-Split II is splitting of an input signal to the two outputs, enabling you to connect your instrument to two devices, which may, for example, be two amplifiers, or an amp and a mixer or recording unit (PC/DAW). Thanks to the facility for also picking off the signal balanced on the ISO output, the Lehle P-Split II is eminently suitable for use as a high-quality compact DI Box for all types of signal. Another useful application for the Lehle P-Split II is as an effective suppressor for unwanted hum. Background noise occurs again and again, caused by ground loops, when two electronic devices are connected to each other - the Lehle P-Split II provides a simple, but extremely effective, remedy, being installed between the two units. Using the ISO output, the two devices are electrically isolated, and this background noise becomes a thing of the past. And: the Lehle P-Split II needs no separate power supply![/size][/font][/color]
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    [quote name='Heathy' timestamp='1474578300' post='3139041'] AC/DC with Axl were awesome when I saw them in June - even better than with Brian the previous year. I think Cliff's great, but his absence would not stop me going back for more. [/quote] I've seen AC/DC 5 times since 1980 and the gig with Axl was the best I've ever seen them (I missed out on the Bon era). They've still got Stevie Young on rhythm (filled in for Malcolm in the 90's and did Rock or Bust) and Chris Slade on drums (did the Razors Edge and Live at Donnington) - so the band isn't exactly all new. It's just not classic era (show me a band which is). I'm sure there's a hidden Young relative who can play bass. And Axl absolutely nailed it. Bring him back. Would love to hear an AC/DC album with him singing. I remember a review of Stiff Upper Lip saying that Brian sounded like an asthmatic goose (and that was over 10 years ago). Also, since when has Brian been so venerated? Up to this year he was always compared, unfavourably, to Bon. Now he's the best singer AC/DC ever had. I understand they are releasing a DVD of the latest gig with Axl. I'll be first in line (or prebook on Amazon more like) to get that.
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    Bloody typical. There's me slagging off the Beatles and a new band I'm auditioning for (our local Heart FM radio station are putting together a covers band) want me to learn A Hard Days Night. Arghhhhhhhh It's Karma (George Harrison would love that
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    [quote name='blue' timestamp='1474392983' post='3137661'] You had to be there, that's why you don't get it. Not liking The Beatles is understandable. If your standing vertical and playing an electric bass guitar in any kind of rock band you are influenced by The Beatles whether you know it or not and whether you like it or not. Blue [/quote] What is this ' you had to be there' rubbish. I'm not a 20 year old you know. I was young when the Beatles were around but I remember them well - my parents thought they were rubbish because they weren't Mozart so I had to listen to 'pop' radio under my bed covers or in the garden when they weren't around. I didn't like them then and I don't like them now, however wonderful and influential some people think they were. I was a Stones and Who fan. Could we stop this 'You had to be there' crap. You can only use that if you know the other person wasn't there I was there, and I only live about 30 miles from Abbey Road. I would also say that I am more influenced by the American Motown bass players and their ilk. Once again, don't assume you know someones influences. End of rant. This is getting exactly like that Pino post.
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