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  1. Who knew it could take so long to sell a P Bass?
    Has everyone already got one? 😅

    1. TheGreek

      TheGreek

      Not me...I don't think I've ever owned one.

    2. prowla

      prowla

      I've got one I built from parts; it is really very good and I've no plans to buy another.

    3. bridge

      bridge

      I think its the time of year Dude, I am selling two BF compacts, normally go well, but not a chance yet.

  2. Well, that's it. Converted to tapewound strings 😁. So smooth but still with bite.

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    2. Raslee

      Raslee

      I have some of the black Fenders on my acoustic and i'm now a convert too...agree though the shiny coating is a bit weird.

    3. TheGreek

      TheGreek

      I've been using Status Black Tapewounds for a few years now....not exclusively, there's a time and place for roundwounds too.

    4. SpondonBassed

      SpondonBassed

      On pianos, that's a good place for 'em.

  3. Was just subject to my first attempted Gumtree scam. 

    Always fun. 

    1. big rob

      big rob

      really come on then spill the beans, warn the rest of us of the dangers out there. 

    2. Marc S

      Marc S

      Ah, sorry to hear that. Hope everything works out OK for you :(

  4. 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. ;)

  5. That twang of annoyance everytime I hear 'Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick' knowing I'll never be able to play it as cleanly as Norman 😅

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    2. NickA

      NickA

      that riff in call me al .... near impossible.  But heard a South African bass player name of Schalk Joubert a few years back who can do that and any other S African township riff to order.  Amazing player.  5-string bart rigged afzelia dolphin into a little SWR working man combo.  Sounded great.

      As for "hit me" saw Norm playing that in our local music pub a couple of years back ... blow me .. but have you seen the length of that guy's fingers!!

    3. BassApprentice

      BassApprentice

      Fun fact about that lick in Call Me Al - it's backwards. Recorded then played in reverse in the record, hence why it's impossible as the phrasing is, well, backwards 😁😂

    4. Soledad

      Soledad

      that is SO cheating. And all these years never knew that. Still fairly bonkers player though. You have to spend years locked away from polite society to come out playing like that. Bit like Alan Rankine on 'Party fears two'... "That's not really how we do it, son".

  6. 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 :)

  7. Think I've found the pickup config I like most. Either P or J but with a big ol Humbucker at the bridge. Just works for me

    1. TheGreek
    2. mcnach

      mcnach

      Yup, a big bridge humbucker is where it's at. Paired with a P, for me. 

  8. Royal Mail excelling themselves this week 0 for 2 so far.....

  9. 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...

  10. 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. 

  11. Why don't Sandberg do a Shell Pink? A soft aged shell pink VM4 would be an instant buy.

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    2. BassAgent

      BassAgent

      Sure, they'll build you one. I think I've seen pink Sandbergs.

    3. BassAgent

      BassAgent

      It's not shell pink, but it is pink:

      Sandberg-California-VT4-MN-Pink-Hardcore

    4. BassApprentice

      BassApprentice

      Ooooh, reason I said as pink wasn't on the configurator. Those pinks are a touch pink. Going to drop Sandberg an email.

  12. 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?

  13. While GuitarGuitar Glasgow has a decent selection, I am very excited to make a trip down to Bass Direct at the end of the month.

    ALL THE TOYS

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    2. GisserD

      GisserD

      who is paul?

    3. BassApprentice

      BassApprentice

      Paul is the bass guy at GuitarGuitar Glasgow - he's taken them having nothing but Fenders and Ibanez to having custom shop Sandbergs and Mayones and a lot more in stock. 

    4. jezzaboy

      jezzaboy

      Paul is the guy with the beard, specs and kind of hipster bun type hairdoo. He only works Friday and over the weekend if I remember right.

  14. 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!

  15. 3:17 - Pure, unadulterated, musical joy. 

     

  16. 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 😬

  17. Which member of this fine establishment made high quality leads? Or is there someone anyone would recommend?

     

     

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    2. Dood
    3. discreet

      discreet

      Unnecessary I know, but plus one for OBBM. Been buying my leads from him for years. Best quality, great value and superb customer service. What's not to like?

    4. Chienmortbb

      Chienmortbb

      What lead are you after? i make my own and have cable and connectors.

  18. 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 😬

       

      IMG_20180110_173752.thumb.jpg.187656868100c78d081312f3f71f6925.jpg

    4. discreet

      discreet

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

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

  20. 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.

  21. 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:

       

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

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

  23. Was at the Blues Kitchen in Brixton last night and there was a house band playing R&B/Soul. All good. Apart from they didn't have a bass player 😅

    Made for slightly odd listening. 

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    2. BassApprentice

      BassApprentice

      I think it was Sister Cookie? Very good but very much lacked a bass player! 

       

      It gets worse, saw Steve Winwood yesterday. He didn't have a bass player either!! I know it's rare to spot us in the wild but I didn't think we were that endangered! 

    3. gjones

      gjones

      Death to all Hammond players!

    4. discreet

      discreet

      Steve Winwood rarely uses a bass player. He plays bass pedals on his Hammond. And very well too, I may add. He is also a very handy bass player himself.

  24. While my other half watched Love Island, I rocked out to some Audioslave for an hour. 

     

    I think we all know who had a better evening! 😂

    1. discreet

      discreet

      In a previous rock covers band we did 'Cochise' and it was a highlight of the set. Spine-chilling line to play, IF the rest of the band are up to it which in this case they were. I miss that band, but not the bum-shattering volume we played at. ;)

    2. lowregisterhead

      lowregisterhead

      What a great description! I've played loud, but never to the point of shattering my bum. Not that I was aware of, anyway. I was also in a band some years ago that had Cochise in their set. Girl singer, and she could do it, too.

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