Chris2112
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Melodeath metal? These genre names are just getting worse and worse.
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The Dog and Parrot is probably one of the busiest gay bars in the city. I had forgotten they had live music on, though when I think back to a past life I worked with an amateur stand up comic (as bad as it sounds) who did shows there so I suppose live music isn't a huge leap! The Northumberland Arms must be alright though, I've never known there to be trouble there. Imagine gigging at the Blackett Arms or the Black Garter
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Pedulla Buzz-Tobacco-Sunburst 4 strings
Chris2112 replied to FrederikVanDuuren's topic in Basses For Sale
Never thought I'd like a tobacco burst bass but that looks awesome! -
Could You Be the Worst Looking Bass in the World
Chris2112 replied to 4 Strings's topic in Bass Guitars
Wait, did someone say the [i]worst looking bass in the world[/i]? -
I hear Squier might be doing a Surf Green Classic Vibe Jazz. Maybe hold onto those pennies...
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Yes, I've played a few over the years, although they're no better than some of the other basses I've owned and played. As far as craft and construction goes, they are as stunning and as flawless as you would expect from a top drawer bass. But you could stand my ACG Harlot next to them and they'd be neck and neck as far as build quality goes. I suppose that speaks volumes for my ACG though! Similarly, my Zon is as well built as either. They're better made than some basses though. I've played a couple of Wals that felt a little more 'handmade' than 'handcrafted' if you catch my drift. (I've played plenty of fabulously made Wals too mind). I've never seen or played a Fodera that looked anything less than perfect. Though I've heard of some Talkbass users finding the rarest of things; namely shoddy Fodera basses! Personally, I don't think there is one Fodera sound. Not like 'the' Wal sound, not like 'the' Alembic sound. The best sounding Fodera I've played was a Monarch with, IIRC, a Hazlab preamp like Victor Wooten's #1 bass has. It was very dynamic and rich sounding. Some of the mahogany bodied basses have sounded very polite with SD pickups and the Pope preamp. It's a gospel studio dream tone though! Some of the harder woods give them a better sound, the ash bodied ones have a bit of back pickup growl which is nice. It's all down to what you like though. If you have the money for one, and like them, then enjoy it. I don't think there is much in it between a £4000 Alembic or Fodera and another boutique bass costing half that. When you're playing basses like that, your taste is as much the deciding factor as the price and you'll buy what you like.
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Hmm, they're still not making the Slapper bass! Bring it back!
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[quote name='bassman2790' timestamp='1312056948' post='1321717'] This is the sound I associate with Chris Squire and Geddy Lee but my 4003 doesn't sound anything like that. Does the action have to be quite low? What is the secret? [/quote] Geddy's Ric sound was much better than this and Chris Squire's sound! It's all about a well driven amp and some fingerstyle with a firm touch!
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[quote name='weldermatt' timestamp='1320001341' post='1421136'] Just going off places I've played personally, there's also The Northumberland Arms, (opposite McDonalds, near the Monument), Trillions, (in amongst the shops, more of a rocking venue), The Dog and Parrot, (think it's on Scotswood Road)... Sadly, The Broken Doll shut years ago, always a good night there... [size=2]My unpopular downbeat combo;[/size] [size=2][url="http://www.myspace.com/drunkinhell"]http://www.myspace.com/drunkinhell[/url][/size] [/quote] Trillions is on Princess Square, just off Northumberland Street. Mostly a rock and metal venue, they get some fantastic professional bands in if you're into metal. The Northumberland Arms is on Prudhoe Chare, a side street off Northumberland Street next to M&S. That said, I've never known them to have live music on. The Dog and Parrot I believe is listed on Westmoreland Road, but really it's on the corner with Westmoreland Road and Scotswood Road. Again, I've never known that to be a live music venue but then thats not an end of town I go to unless I'm at work.
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bump, just to see whats out there. I've discussed the situation with the band leader and the event organiser and they're both happy for me to use a fretted bass for the gig, and both of them love the Zon. Not just because it sounds great in the mix, but because the organiser has requested we have our best looking instruments to hand (I believe the visual aspect of seeing musicians playing attractive, classy looking instruments is going to add to the vibe the organiser wants). So if nothing comes up that I fall in love at first sight with I'll keep the Zon. It's hard enough to find a Sonus in this country as it is, never mind one I know is great! -
With regards to the Head of Steam, they seem to have a bit of a variable output. There was a band that my brother saw there, Kappernicus (now defunct) which he quite enjoyed. They have a lot of dodgy indie bands on too. The Cluny seems even more indie focused. I never go to either place for anything other than work now though. Which other pubs in Newcastle do live music? I remember someone saying The Ship (next to the Cluny) had an open mic jam night.
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Cor, there are a few nice thumbs on here at the moment and that might be the best of the lot!
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My apologies for taking a while to reply, I've been on late shift! I'm based in Newcastle Upon Tyne.
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For SALE or possible TRADE: Shuker Singlecut 4 - SOLD
Chris2112 replied to Scooby's topic in Basses For Sale
Like I always say, I nearly bought this bass when Jon had it for sale, and I even went as far as ringing up about it! In the end, I decided the mahogany neck probably wasn't going to suit me. I still think about it though! -
Great tone and great playing from Geert...nothing unusual there then! -
replied, thank you very much!
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Good morning, It's come to pass that I may have the chance of doing a little bit of function work over the Christmas period (around the disastrous shift pattern I'll be working then), which is really going to require me to have a fretless bass. I've recently sold my Zoot fretless, and I am in a quandry. Ultimately, I'll defer to my policy of 'last in, first out', which means that I am offering this beautiful Zon Sonus bass for trade for a good quality fretless bass. Please see the pictures below, courtesy of the previous owner. I'll be taking my own over the next few days, with the help of a decent photographer. [IMG]http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/vv52/Baryonyx2112/full1.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/vv52/Baryonyx2112/front1.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i669.photobucket.com/albums/vv52/Baryonyx2112/back1.jpg[/IMG] It's a Zon Sonus Custom, handmade in the USA. It has an ash body, a bubinga top and a carbon graphite neck with a phenowood fingerboard, and has recently been set up and restrung with DR Stainless steel strings by Basschatter Retro Man. It has a Bartolini active circuit and two Bartolini singlecoil pickups, and is finished in a lovely high gloss. It's very light, and balances very well. In many respects, it feels like a high tech re-imagining of the classic Jazz bass, which was Joe Zon's goal when he created the Sonus in the late 80's. The neck is slim, smooth and quite jazz like, the tone is the least 'graphite' of any carbon necked bass I've owned, tending towards a very even, rich and organic tone. It is a stunning instrument and one I'll make use of exclusively over the Christmas period if no fretless is found, but for the purposes of doing a good job for the gig a decent fretless would be a big help (I currently have only a fretted ACG and this fretted Zon). I paid £1300 so fretless basses of equivalent value would be given serious consideration. I may also take a trade and a small amount of cash for it, but my heart is set on a fretless bass as stunning as this Zon. I'd prefer 4 or 6 strings, and lined if possible. I can post the bass for a trade in it's Zon hardcase. Thanks again, Chris
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Warwick Thumb NT 4 1989 - WITHDRAWN - you're too late ;O)
Chris2112 replied to Scooby's topic in Basses For Sale
[quote name='Scooby' timestamp='1319476883' post='1414647'] Thanks, Dave. I get the feeling that there is an inverse eBay principle going on here in Bass Chat, whereby people wait for the selling price to continually be reduced! I put the Thumb up for a bargain price to start with so continuous reductions were never going to happen. [/quote] I'm not sure thats the case. If a bass is priced right, it will sell very quickly in most cases. A lot of people will make an offer near the asking price, or even low ball, irrespective of the price posted in the thread. I doubt people wait for the prices to fall on basses they want, just to see if they can get £50 off it, because in all likelihood someone else will be along to buy the bass! On the other hand, some basses are overpriced and do creep down in value until they find a buyer, but that gradual decline in pricing brings that advert into line with what the other forum users value the bass at. Warwicks seem to be suffering very badly from this at the moment, sadly, and they always have done. When I bought my Thumb it cost me £590, and it looked like a brand new instrument. It was considerably better than the clubby, ovangkol necked Thumb basses Warwick were making new at the time! All the same, shame to see this lovely Thumb off the market. Were I looked to spend cash right now I'd have had your hand off for it, it looks like a good one! -
Thats the problem with sales and deadlines, once it's over and the bass hasn't sold it's then considerably less attractive at 'full price'. Difficult game, these days.
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I sold my Zoot fretless to Mark recently, on a part installment payment deal. Mark was great with communications, always staying in touch and putting my mind completely at ease, something which I really valued as I was taking payment in two installments. Overall a real gent, and one who I would recommend others do business with. It has been great, thanks again!
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Wow, what a beauty!
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I've always used Interparcel, but the prices have risen a lot. Sending a bass is cheap enough, but to insure it for £1000 cost me £30 in total!
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Sometimes I hold my head in my hands and wonder where Warwick went wrong. They've been fairly dismal these past ten years.
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[quote name='deanbean502' timestamp='1318621608' post='1404604'] Im on the look out for a new preamp the one fitted in my factor is knacked [/quote] Speak to Phil Kubicki and order a new one. Nothing else will satisfy in an Ex Factor!
