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    Now THIS is what a Precision should sound like..

    in General Discussion

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    [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='107745' date='Dec 21 2007, 05:02 PM']Yes, lovely sound, although I liked the original bass player better... Stuart Zender, was it? What basses did he play?[/quote]

    Andrew Levy of the Brand New Heavies played on the original tracks and Stuart Zender turned up soon after. Zender played mostly Warwicks (with a couple of Yamahas also) through Trace Elliots.

    Your first bass... and the story behind it.

    in Gear Gallery

    Posted

    I thought this could make quite an interesting thread (I don't think it has been done before). OK, some of our first basses may not be as what we class as porn now, but certainly back in the day, it was definately love... and surely everybody has a soft spot for their first bass?

    Here's mine... a custom 4 string bass made for me by Jim Cairnes of Redcar, Middlesborough.

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    Controls are vol, pickup select, tone. It's got a great sound to it and every so often when I gig it, people always comment on the great fat sound that it produces.

    The story? Well, it all began when I had gone to the show that would become Music Live looking for a bass. I didn't really know what was out there so I thought it would be an idea place to try things out. Jim Cairnes was there. He is a friend of my friend's father and he was there primarily promoting his pickups (which are out of this world - they are on all my electric guitars). Anyway, I had found a used Patrick Eggle at a well known major store's stand which just spoke to me. Not having enough money on me, I left a deposit and the bass was secured with an "on hold" card stuck underneath it's string. I was looking forward to the next day where I could go and pick up my new baby.

    The next day came (very slowly I seem to recall) and went to the stand in question. No bass. I was mortified. I produced the receipt which I had wisely requested (the salesman in question had said previously that "It'd be alright, I never forget a face" - I wasn't so sure). Reluctantly they gave me my money back after failing to sell me anything else they had in my budget - I just didn't like any of them!

    I'd gone back to Jim's stand to my friend's dad and told Jim and he what had happened. Jim was mortified and was disgusted that somebody should do that to somebody my age. He muttered that it was a disgrace and would make me a bass that would fit my budget - he said it wouldn't be flash at the money I had but he could guarantee it would sound a hell of a lot better than any other bass I had played that day... and certainly feel as good if not better.

    And it did. I didn't realise at the time, but he actually made it a shorter player because he thought that my smaller hands would cope better. It's funny - I've grown up now and my hands must be larger. I favour a 35 inch scale now!

    It holds a lot of memories for me - the first gig, the hours of practice going from being a root player (or a single string player for that matter) to a more competant player and the carefree days of being in a band with schoolmates dreaming of being the next big thing.

    Shes Arrived.........

    in Gear Gallery

    Posted · Edited by EBS_freak

    [quote name='phsycoandy' post='107331' date='Dec 20 2007, 09:04 PM']The Striptease Continues...........

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    I know that bass :)

    I saw it only yesterday... The fascia was made from the same cut of wood as mine :huh:

    You are going to love it! (and I won't ruin it by posting the pic I already have of it!)

    Ovation CC157 Electro Acoustic guitar

    in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale

    Posted · Edited by EBS_freak

    UP FOR SALE AGAIN

    Having a clear out of stuff and found one of my first acoustics perched away in the corner. Figuring that it doesn't get used much (I can't actually remember seeing it out of the case in the last year) I thought it would be good to offer it up for sale here before elsewhere. So if anybody wants a great sounding electro acoustic give me a shout. I'll throw in the case also.







    I've just noticed that on the back of the guitar there is a circular mark on the bottom - this is just on the photograph (must be a dirty lens or a reflection or something!)

    Mostly clean - small ding out the back of the neck but for the price, £120, it's a bargain. It's been gigged and it's been great - never let me down. I just don't use it now since buying my Taylor.

    IBANEZ TS9 overdrive effects pedal

    in Amps and Cabs For Sale

    Posted

    I'm selling an Ibanez TS9 pedal (yup that infamous lurid green overdrive pedal) complete with box. The box is showing signs of wear from being carried around in a gig bag, but the pedal itself is in mint condition. The pedal has had very little use (effects aren't my bag) and hence, due to the clear out of my unused musical gear, it is presented for sale here.

    Any questions, please give me a shout.

    I'm looking for £55 (no movement on this I am afraid) + postage.

    VOX V847 wah effects pedal

    in Amps and Cabs For Sale

    Posted · Edited by EBS_freak

    I bought this in my guitar playing days and never really got into the whole wah thing. Effects aren't really my bag but I know some of you guys like to experiment so...

    I'm selling my Vox V847 wah wah effects pedal. It's in excellent condition and comes complete with the original protective Vox branded bag to store it in. The pedal has had very little use and hence, due to the clear out of my unused musical gear, it is presented for sale here.

    Any questions, please give me a shout.

    Like the overdrive, I'm looking for £35 (can't move on this) + postage.

    Thanks for looking.

    EBS neo speakers

    in Amps and Cabs

    Posted · Edited by EBS_freak

    [quote name='bass_ferret' post='103467' date='Dec 12 2007, 06:08 PM']Eminence - like a lot of others. Made to a bespoke spec for EBS apparently.[/quote]

    Yup - defo Eminence made to EBS spec although if you take it out the box, you'd need to rip the speaker apart to find any evidence of Eminence branding :)

    What is it better?Eminence gamma 15 or Music Man hd210?

    in Amps and Cabs

    Posted

    [quote name='fede162162' post='103246' date='Dec 12 2007, 02:15 PM']hi! there are in sale at the same price a Bag End cab with Eminence gamma 15 driver and a Music Man HD210 Cab. i can't try them. Music Man is a good brand,but i know that Eminence sound verryyyyy good. the price is the same for both: 250 euro used. what is better?[/quote]

    Depends what sound you are looking for - 10s or a 15? In terms of brand, I would go Bag End over a Music Man cab.

    *edit*

    in Amps and Cabs

    Posted

    [quote name='dlloyd' post='102503' date='Dec 11 2007, 12:31 AM']Anybody want to recommend an amp tech who is worth his salt?

    The twin has had a lengthy holiday and is coming back unfixed. The problem indeed appears to be in the power supply, but for some reason the guy who has had it for a while has been unable to fix it.[/quote]

    'fraid I can't help you up that neck of the woods? Anybody else want to give this chap a hand?

    18v electronics

    in Repairs and Technical

    Posted

    [quote name='DHA' post='98624' date='Dec 4 2007, 09:32 AM']Hi John,

    It should be possible to design a circuit that detects when the voltage drops. It will be an op-amp and voltage ref (zener diode).

    I will have a look into it for you.

    Dave[/quote]

    Replace the jack socket on your bass with a stereo jack and wire one of the stereo pair to the input on the preamp. On the other end of the cable, put one into the amp, one on to an 18v feed. Job done, you won't need to be scared again.

    High end bass combos

    in Amps and Cabs

    Posted

    [quote name='Aussiephoenix' post='89433' date='Nov 16 2007, 02:47 PM']You make a very valid point... its made me think if I want to give up the rig I have as I'm quite happy with it.

    The weight thing comes from when I had the said GORM combo, back in my parents place, and I had to carry it Up and down 4 floors, with a gigbag on my back... no elevator. trust me, it was a great workout, lol.[/quote]


    Have you tried lifting the GORM Neo? I think you may be more than surprised!

    GB Spitfire 5 String by Bernie Goodfellow

    in Gear Gallery

    Posted · Edited by EBS_freak

    [size=3][b]GB SPITFIRE 5 string by Bernie Goodfellow[/b][/size]

    [b]Neck[/b] :
    [indent]35" scale, blistered maple with birdseye maple fingerboard and American walnut inlays, bound edge and American burr walnut veneer on headstock
    Hipshot lightweight tuners in black[/indent][b]Body[/b] :
    [indent]Walnut with figured American burr walnut bookmatched top
    Maple binding
    Hipshot bridge and knobs in black (+ black strap buttons and toggle for GB Switch)[/indent][b]Electronics[/b] :
    [indent]GB Pickups and GB G Spot Electronics with inbuilt tuner and metronome
    Neutrik lockable jack socket[/indent]
    The bass is great; perfectly balanced and very comfortable to play. It has an amazing set of usuable tones within it and it produces very clear harmonics and the best slap sound ever. Enjoy the pics!

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