Earbrass

Next you'll be telling us that there's no such person as Mark Bass.

[quote name='Beedster' post='663165' date='Nov 23 2009, 09:03 PM']Rightly or wrongly I have strong views about animals but wouldn't be overly worried about woods.

C[/quote]

But that makes no sense; one of the main causes of extinctions is habitat loss - cut the forests and you kill the animals. And one one shouldn't be too impressed by claims that tropical woods are "sustainably" sourced, since there is massive fraud in the timber trade, with illegally logged wood being given false documentation to make it look kosher.

[quote name='tauzero' post='659063' date='Nov 19 2009, 11:41 AM']Bassists. They're just failed guitarists with poor personal hygiene and charisma bypasses, after all.[/quote]

I resent that - I'm a failed pianist.

[i]Distance to rehearsals..., how far do you go?..[/i]

...all the way. Even on a first rehearsal. But I'm NOT a slapper.

OK, I lied about "last bump" - I meant it at the time, but have just tried listing the thing on ebay and was so p*ssed off with the restrictions and charges they now impose on buyers that I gave up (it's been a while since I've used it as a seller). Have posted an ad on gumtree instead, but might as well let it run here too.

[quote name='doctor_of_the_bass' post='658077' date='Nov 18 2009, 01:43 PM']Anyone else seen them?

Nick[/quote]

Yes, but a long time ago: May 1975 at QPR football ground (with Patrick Moraz on keys: Relayer was the latest album at the time). Fabulous gig. I have a suspicion I saw them again later in the 70's, but I can't recall any details, I'm afraid (possibly at the Empire Pool Wembley (now Wembly Arena)??).

[quote name='maxrossell' post='656578' date='Nov 16 2009, 11:55 PM']I suppose I'll be bucking some trends here, but honestly in my opinion anything other than a Fender Jazz or P-Bass is a waste of time.[/quote]

Given the quality of many cheaper basses (see the Budget Basses that do a Pro Job thread, or OutToPlayJazz's recent review of Squier CV vs Fender MIA), there's a strong case for saying that a (real) Fender Jazz or P-Bass is a waste of money!

[quote name='ianrunci' post='655855' date='Nov 16 2009, 11:49 AM']I wouldn't say my post is bigoted[/quote]

Anyone who uses "gay" as a term of abuse is going to have a hard time convincing me that they're not a bigot.

Sold Mike an effects pedal. Quick payment, good communications, no problems. Would definitely deal again. Thanks!

Sold Tom a bass - paid immediately, good communications, no problems. Would certainly deal again. Thanks.

[quote name='obbm' post='651859' date='Nov 11 2009, 06:42 PM']ITV are showing An Audience with Donny and Marie (Osmond) tonight at 8:00pm. Recorded recently in London it features no other than my good friend, and tutor to many, Paul Geary on bass duties.[/quote]

Seems a bit unfair to point this out. We've all done things we're not proud of for the money.

I like the comments on YouTube:

Q: what is that thing on that bass at 0:07 ?

A: I would imagine its something to mute the sound of the bass so its not so in-your-face. If thats what it is thats probly why the bass sounds so mellow in this song.


[actually it looks like a bean-bag frog or similar, lying over the bass neck, where the strings aren't!]

Of course, if you weren't going so fast, you'd have had time to brake and come to a safe, controlled halt [b]before[/b] hitting the musical wall.

[quote name='Musky' post='645121' date='Nov 4 2009, 12:06 PM']I had a play of one of these the other day. It was very nice indeed and played a damn sight better than the Classic Vibe Jazz I also tried. I asked if they'd set the Peavey up and was told that was they way it came out of the box.

I think whoever gets this will be very happy, [/quote]

Cheers Musky, that person is paganskins, and I sincerely hope he will be!

[quote name='paganskins' post='645097' date='Nov 4 2009, 11:41 AM']I'm interested if the P&P is reasonable.

Also your feedback link isn't working.[/quote]

Hi paganskins,

Sorry about the link, should be working now. I think around £15 should cover p&p. Cool username by the way.

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[size=5][b]SOLD[/b][/size]


Peavey Zodiac BXP sunburst with maple fingerboard in mint condition.

This has a body inspired by early 50's Precisions, with a P/J pickup configuration, and a 21 fret Jazz bass profile neck.

Build quality is superb. I bought it as a backup while I worked on my other 2 basses, and it would have become my fave bass were it not for the weight: at around 9 1/3 lbs (to "bathroom scale" levels of accuracy), it's a little heavier than I'm really comfortable with (but then again I'm a ten stone weakling - this may not be an issue for many).

Yours for £120 + postage to UK or it may be possible to arrange personal delivery / handover depending on where you are.
I am in SE London - you are welcome to come and try it out.

Reviews here:
[url="http://www.bassplayer.com/article/zodiac-bxp/feb-06/18084"]http://www.bassplayer.com/article/zodiac-bxp/feb-06/18084[/url]

[url="http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews...Zodiac+BXP/10/1"]http://reviews.harmony-central.com/reviews...Zodiac+BXP/10/1[/url]

[url="http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/bas..._bxp/index.html"]http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/reviews/bas..._bxp/index.html[/url]

Pictures:

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My feedback thread: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=40763&hl=Earbrass"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...amp;hl=Earbrass[/url]

[quote name='OldGit' post='643996' date='Nov 2 2009, 11:16 PM']They will find their way without you...[/quote]

The graveyard is full of "indispensible" men.

Last bump before the 'bay.

[quote name='EdwardHimself' post='633422' date='Oct 22 2009, 01:46 PM']Even the bass player who's been playing for 6 months seems to do a better job of timing.[/quote]

so, you're not the bass player???

WARNING!!! INTRUDER ALERT!!! NON BASS PLAYER DETECTED IN SECTOR 7G.

Bump.

Quite liked the Marcus vid, especially the v.funky organ solo. Enjoyed the EB vid too, but that Nick Cave thing was just ghastly, tedious and very averagely performed MOR pap. Of course, your mileage may vary

Bump for price drop and expanded sales patter.

PM replied to.

Monday bump.

[size=3][b]NOW SOLD[/b][/size]

For sale my Roland A30 76 note MIDI controller keyboard. [b]£70.[/b]
Comes with the PSU (though it can also run on batteries), a detachable music stand, the owners manual, a padded soft gig-bag, and the original inner thin plastic bag thingie it was wrapped in inside its box when new.

This has seen very little use, and has spent most of its life well wrapped up, so it's pretty much as new.

I must stress that this is just a controller - there are no sounds inside, you have to use it with a MIDI sound source (or you can use it to play sounds inside your computer if you have a midi interface).

It has "semi-weighted" (ie sprung) keys, which means it's light for a 76 note board - 8.1 Kg according to the manual, yet has a responsive touch.

Perfect for the gigging keyboardist who needs to control an array of MIDI modules, and who needs the full range of a 76 note board, or for the studio owner needing a flexible central midi controller keyboard that's quick and easy to move around.

Collection from SE London, or I may negotiate delivery if you're in the London area, or somewhere on the A12 between London and Ipswich (a journey I do fairly often).

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My feedback thread: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=40763&hl=Earbrass"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...amp;hl=Earbrass[/url]