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  1.  Seeing that the only guitar shop in my hometown is closing down. Sad to see the shop where I got my very first bass go...

    1. Woodinblack

      Woodinblack

      I was happy to see the shop I got my second bass go, they really deserved it!

  2. 3:17 - Pure, unadulterated, musical joy. 

     

  3. Anyone know of any shops in Scotland that stock Sire? I know I could easily buy online and return if it doesn't work out but would like to try before I buy (in the future of course) 

    1. MNY

      MNY

      I am not 100% sure but it looks like Andertons  have got the UK pretty much sewn up, although there might be one or two other U.K. stockists.  Good luck with your search.

    2. Rich

      Rich

      Yup, from what I can see your choice is pretty much Andertons, Thomann, or secondhand.

    3. BassApprentice

      BassApprentice

      Thought it might be the case. Just looked and there's 262 Sire bass variations! That's mad! 

  4. Anyone who might be looking to move on a fretless might want to take a look at the Yamaha SBV500 in the for sale section 😬

  5. As someone who is currently not playing much and has all basses covered (4, 5 and Fretless) I seem to have bought another bass....NBD later today 😅

  6. Been in my new place for almost 2 months. FINALLY got my desk practice set up sorted, Phil Jones Bass Buddy just tucked away under the monitor. Nice.

    1. SpondonBassed

      SpondonBassed

      It's nice to get settled in.

  7. Day 3 of Hermes Two Day Delivery. 

    Sigh. 

    1. TheGreek

      TheGreek

      I had two deliveries from them yesterday from different drivers...maybe one of them should have been yours.

    2. JapanAxe

      JapanAxe

      If you read their T&Cs carefully, you find the delivery time is merely an expression of your preference. Seriously.

    3. SpondonBassed

      SpondonBassed

      Quote

      If you read their T&Cs carefully, you find the delivery time is merely an expression of your preference. Seriously.

      I've got an expression for that.

  8. Everyday I'm more and more convinced I need a Shell Pink bass in my life.... 

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    2. discreet

      discreet

      Shell Pink is good, nothing wrong with it. Lots of shades of white/cream out there though, have you thought about that..? ;)

    3. BassApprentice

      BassApprentice

      Ha, I may have one or two cream basses 😬

       

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    4. discreet

      discreet

      That G&L is very nice... GAS!

  9. For those of you with a persuasion for ACGs - it may be worth your time in becoming a member of the ACG Owners group on Facebook. There's going to a be some very nice basses for sale in the near future.

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    2. BassApprentice

      BassApprentice

      @TheGreek he's a mutual friend of ours and has no less that 13 ACGs I think and he's planning to sell the majority of them in the near future. They'll be some prototypes and other raritys in there. They may appear on here as I'm sure he's a member here too. 

    3. Clarky

      Clarky

      Pretty sure he is on here (albeit infrequently) as @Scoop

    4. mangotango

      mangotango

      I might know of him...a bit. ;)

  10. For those with something in mind, BassDirect are running 6 months 0% interest on all basses and amps...Welp.

    1. Pow_22

      Pow_22

      oooh, might have wished I hadn't read this, had my eye on a few bits on their site

    2. LewisK1975

      LewisK1975

      Worth noting that it's only for NEW products

  11. Found a picture of my old bass and now I want it back...I know who has it.

     

    Bugger.

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    2. lowregisterhead

      lowregisterhead

      We'll both be called as witnesses at the murder trial.

    3. LukeFRC

      LukeFRC

      ask nicely and wave lot of money in his or her direction?

    4. Dood

      Dood

      I tried that with an old bass of mine Luke. Understandably, the guy who bought it from me knew how good it was and couldn’t bare to part with it.

      I am still trying to trace an old P bass of mine that is apparently in a studio somewhere in Suffolk / Essex!

  12. Have to say, that Kala U Bass Journeyman looks mighty tempting for a living room noodler..... 

    1. Burns-bass

      Burns-bass

      Don't do it.

       

      I had one at it just ended up being an attractive case warmer.

       

       

    2. JapanAxe

      JapanAxe

      I have to admit I rarely use my own U-bass, but the Journeyman has knocked the bottom out of the used market so it won't be going anywhere!

  13. I primarily practice through headphones and just recorded myself for the first time in a long time.....Yikes.

    Very sloppy - need to tighten the technique up!

  14. I see GuitarGuitar Glasgow have some Sandberg 48s in.....

    Think I'll happen to be passing by in the near future. 

  15. I see that Bass Direct now have Super 5s with Laurel fingerboards in. 

     

    Balls. 

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    2. BassApprentice

      BassApprentice

      Good point.

      Only balls would be mine on the chopping block if I cave and buy one! 

    3. CameronJ

      CameronJ

      Hahaha. Yeah, I saw the new stock yesterday. They look tasty!

    4. TheGreek

      TheGreek

      That purple Chowny SWB looks amazing...

  16. In case you were wondering......Joe Dart is definitely still the funkiest bass player on the planet right now.

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    2. HazBeen

      HazBeen

      But the funkiest.....?

    3. TheGreek

      TheGreek

      Hmmmm...No doubting that Joe is very good but have you heard Richard Searle???

       

    4. Chewie

      Chewie

      Dr and the Medics?

  17. Looking for an amp repair service in Liverpool if anyone has any recommendations! 

    1. TheGreek
    2. bigthumb

      bigthumb

      I think GEE electronics are in Warrington but not far from Liverpool at all. I really need to get my Trace heads to them. 

  18. Man wants a jazz bass, must sell to get jazz bass. Predicament. 

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    2. ead

      ead

      Maybe trade something for a Jazz bass?

    3. BassApprentice

      BassApprentice

      Well, I sold something and got a P Bass instead. Ah well, always the next bass! 

    4. ead
  19. Newly Discovered Band Of The Day - The Main Squeeze.  Fuzzy, funky goodness 🤙

  20. One afternoon spent in Bass Direct. What a shop Mark has. So helpful and let me put my grubby mitts on anything I asked. Some very nice basses in stock but that Kingston Super 5.....

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    2. CameronJ

      CameronJ

      @BassApprentice, mate, that’s exactly what happened to me last time I went to BassDirect. I had no choice but to take the Super 5 home with me! Such a great bass. Treat yourself :biggrin:

    3. BassApprentice

      BassApprentice

      @CameronJ I thought you had one! I've been eyeing them up and definitely didn't disappoint. Might consolidate the collection a bit and get one! 

    4. CameronJ

      CameronJ

      Yep. The neck profile and versatility of the preamp were too good to ignore. The coil switches on those fat humbuckers are glorious, and the 3 band EQ is the icing on the cake! What other basses are currently in your collection?

  21. Oooft, a very nice Bolt On Thumb for sale on Facebook if that's your thing 

    https://m.facebook.com/groups/689090051102626?view=permalink&id=2488731001138513&anchor_composer=false

    1. Soledad

      Soledad

      Looks like a cracker for a 90s 5er, full of woods they can't use anymore - ovangkol body etc. Won't hang around at 795 asking. Lucky foe me I'm not buying basses anymore :)

  22. Played some VERY nice Sandbergs today. 

     

    If my G&L doesn't up its game in the near future it could be facing the chop! 

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    2. Osiris

      Osiris

      @discreet does this tickle your whatsit (or your wotsit) any? I err *cough* know the seller very well *cough* and can highly recommend him as an absolute gent (that's gent, 'K?) to deal with. 

      https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232903409959?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649

    3. discreet

      discreet

      @Osiris It would indeed be very ticklish but for the usual problem! Thanks for the link though, none of this is helping me spend money on all the piddling crap I really don't want to spend it on, but have to. Bah! :(

    4. CameronJ

      CameronJ

      Just gonna leave these here:

       

  23. Quick question - can you use a Zoom B3/B3n as a recording interface via usb?

    1. JapanAxe
    2. LukeFRC

      LukeFRC

      @BassApprentice -
      As an audio interface:  B3 yes. B3n no. 

  24. Rapidly approaching the point in lockdown where I want to sell a bass just so I can buy a new toy 😂

     

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    2. BassApprentice

      BassApprentice

      Not sure yet....Maybe I'll upgrade some pickups on one of them. Just want some thing new to mess with 

    3. bigthumb

      bigthumb

      This lockdown has cost be a bloomin' fortune. A government imposed GASfest! 

    4. mcnach

      mcnach

      I sold a car during the lock down, that's how I bought so many toys since 😛

      Too much time spent at the computer, too many temptations...

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