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Had an email from him today saying the bass I wanted wasn't available used but he has new.
So, they do both
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ah, sorry thought you meant yesterday.
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50th anniversary p bass maybe but def not the Jazz on ebay. I've got an alert set up and have checked 3 times a day everyday for the last 2 months.

Didn't understand a word on the french site so used a translator....gave me a bit of a giggle!
Seems like I would have to arrange the courier and am clueless as to how to do that or the cost involved.

Any help would be appreciated.

Can you buy new from ishibashi and is there any extra to pay on top for importing it from Japan?

Hey thanks for the info but Thomann haven't had one for a long time.
Based on the same specs, Shuker don't seem to be any cheaper than buying a MIJ 75 RI and it's a long wait to have it built.
I would prefer to go with a brand that everyone is familiar with and have an investment.
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I seriously want a Fender 50th anniversary jass (candy apple red) but know it will be hit and miss so have been looking at alternatives. The MIJ 75 reissue jazz is the closest but as far as I can find out it's not sold by UK dealers.
I'm not a lover of woodgrain and prefer the looks of basses like those mentioned above that have matching headstocks with red being my fave colour. So I've had a scour online tonight and the amount of choice Germany, Holland and other countries have far outweighs our choice.

Just wondered if anyone knew of an outlet I've missed ?

Appreciate any info.
Thanks.

PS: I have already advertised for the two jazz basses in the wanted ads.

I was pretty sceptical about some of the events being charities and think I was probably right.
Some good advice here.
Thanks!

Thanks dudes.
I just got a reply from one charity. Gave them a quote of pub gig and they then tell us they had a few hundred quid more in their budget.
Now we are peed off!
From now on we're going to do what you suggest Dan and give a professional 'sorry' we're a working band and have select charities.

Each year my band choose two local charities to support and perform free to raise money for them.
This year we've been inundated with enquiries about free or cheap gigs for others. Although they are all good causes and we'd like to help, it's not possible when we are a working band who need to recoup a lot of outlay.
Feeling a bit guilty we've offered to play for a minimal amount (no more than pub bands get) but asked them to confirm asap whether this is feasible as we have offers of well paid gigs on the same date.
What really annoys us is that they do not even bother to let us know after we have not just taken the time to reply but have even compiled a proposed schedule for the event, offered to download music of their choice to play between band breaks. All for free!
How can people be so damn ignorant when I bet there's loads of bands that don't even bother once they see the word 'free' or 'cheap'.
Feel like putting a paragraph on our website but not sure how to word it without sounding cruel so any ideas are welcome.
Thanks

These really have been said by people I've been in bands with:

(Told to the band on the night of rehearsal)
1) My pc broke 3 weeks ago so I didn't have the tracks to be able to learn the songs.

Drummer at a Sunday gig:
2) Why does this venue have to have the gig at 6pm. My roast dinner is always at 5pm so I don't get time to eat it before the gig and it's cold when I get home.
(er....microwave??)

[u]Guitarist:[/u]
3) I lost your email but if you had reminded me this wouldn't have happened.
[i](ah...so, it's my fault! Tell me when you're going for a cr*p and I'll come wipe your arse for you too)[/i]

[u]Drummer's response to a song with guitar intro. [/u]
4) I've played this with another band and always come in on the beat).
[i](Bass & guitarist's reply: Er...guitarist starts the song so how the hell can he be on the offbeat?)[/i]

[u]Guitarist's response to a query as to whether the drummer (his best mate) is playing too many bars:.[/u]
5) I don't play on that part, so I wouldn't know.
[i](How stupid of me to ask. Of course you don't want to upset little friendy poos. Maybe he can pick those splinters out of your bum that you get from sitting on the fence so often).[/i]

5)The wife wont let me
[i]Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, pmsl, red dot on forehead, lol, rofl, lmao.[/i]

Shouldn't you have read his emails thoroughly and taken in the information?

Pmsl....you were doing it for free and he treated you like that? I'd have given him a Claire Grogan with my headstock!

SOLD!


Two Torque monitors, one active, one passive. 100w each with 12" eminence speaker plus horn.
The active one has treble, bass, mid, volume and notch filter controls, horn on/off button, power switch, two input/ouput jacks, jack to link up the passive monitor.
Both can be pole mounted.
Fully working, cosmetically has a chip or two on the corners of the cabs but nothing major and does not affect the performance.
We've just upgraded to Alto Tourmax so selling these dependable ones for £100 ono for the pair.
Buyer collects

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Hi all,
need some info:
Which has the skinniest neck and shortest in length (the ric looks pretty darn long to me yet both have 20 frets).
Which is better for a wide variety of music

No, they are different.

Cuddly Toy - Roachford
Monster - The Automatic
Raise Your Glass - Pink
I Am The One & Only - Chesney Hawkes
Merry Xmas - Slade

I had the Ibanez ArtB100. Great tone and easy to play. You should find one on ebay.

I can only find a version that statess 'not the single version', which is what I'm after.
If anyone has it or can tab and send to me I'd be really grateful.
Cheers

If you're prepared to split I'm interested in the powered speakers.

Bump!

Hi,
putting out feelers for a friend who's selling.
Fender Jazz Bass, 4-String, Made In Mexico, Active EQ, Noiseless pickups, Black with Tortoise Shell Pickguard.
Would prefer someone to collect from Southampton.
Due to condition, looking for around £375

Hi all,
This is a genuine warning about tab sites where viruses are lurking so please read in full.

I went on vaious sites last week looking for a specific tab and along the way got a nasty fake antivirus pop up that sounds off a siren, keeps warning of infected files, wants you to buy its software and if you don't it eventually stops you accessing the Internet. I wasn't sure which site I got it from until. I called a tech guy who said that if I didn't get rid of it I would lose all data and need a new pc. I used Malwarebytes but this virus can avoid being detected. I tried restoring to a previous date and luckily it worked. However, my friend hasn't been so lucky and had to use back up disks to restore to factory settings before he could use his pc again.
Today at work I was looking for the tab again and went onto Bassmasta. The same virus came on. Fortunately, my pc is Govt property so the scam antivirus was obliterated quickly.
So my advice is be careful when accessing: BASSMASTA or SONGSTER

Cheers

Hi, I know they come with Ernie Balls but is there a thinner string that won't flap about and will give me a decent tone?
Just wondered what anyone else preferred.
Cheers

Tab is written mainly by people who think they've worked out the bassline!
I admit to having a sneaky look now and again and sometimes it can be a guide but 9 times out of ten it's either wrong or notes are played in the wrong area of the fretboard. How can some bass players not distinguish whether a note should be played on the E string instead of the octave higher? I always listen to the song, use a graphic equaliser to boost the bass and slow the song down with software.
Having only played for a short time (am a guitarist who got the bass bug) I was surprised to find how many people on youtube play incorrect notes or positions. I started learning Rio by Duran Duran and no tab is correct and those on youtube are missing a hell of a lot of ghost notes.
I have JT's actual bassline recorded so if anyone wants to hear how it should go, PM me with your email and I'll send it
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price drop?

Damn, I need a MM for a 4 string!