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I string my bass with 4 E's...just in case one does brake. All bases/situations covered there.2 points
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Jokes,my grandads dying wish was to be pushed in front of a steam train.When it happened he was chuffed to bits2 points
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I think it depends on the music. Some music needs silly costumes and dance routines to carry it. Other music really doesn't I saw Tool a few years ago and Maynard hardly moved for the whole set. It was a truly awesome gig. If he started jumping around and shouting "Manchester are you ready to rock?" it would have seemed a little inappropriate.2 points
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Yes it has. It's in a list of features that hopefully be re-instated at some point in the near future. In the mean time you can achieve the same result by clicking on the "bullet" icon next to the topic title rather than the title itself when you want to read a topic. You can also find new posts in a topic by scrolling down until you see an orange line in-between posts. This line divides the posts you have already read from the new ones.2 points
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Also you can use shipito.com to forward any parcel from the US. I've done this when buying from TB'ers or sellers that don't ship to the UK.2 points
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They really are everywhere. It's practically impossible to avoid them. It's rare to find a band of like-minded people who want the same things you do - and on those very rare occasions when they're found, it's a beautiful thing! How about a band of musicians who are all bass players (but can also sing and play drums, guitar, keys, etc)? You'd have a bunch of very reliable people and know where you stood and what was going on. Singers, guitarists and drummers (who aren't also bass players) are a pain in the a r s e !!2 points
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Hi guys I've just got off the phone with the organisers and can confirm that BC will have a stand this year in the Foyer which will be an un-amplified space so we can chat properly. We'll soon be announcing a BC discount code so as soon as I hear I'll send information to everyone by email and add the voucher to our shop. More news as it happens - @LondonBassGuitarShow will be coming to update us, too. Cheers ped2 points
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Bit of a fan early on, liked the first album & absolutely loved Purple. Saw them on that tour ('95?) and thought they were the best live band I'd ever seen. On later, sober reflection, I concluded that while they'd been a powerful & polished band who represented their recorded work admirably, my excessive enthusiasm might well have been linked to a sneaky tab of MDMA which had somehow found its way into my system. Well - it was 1995.2 points
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They are not a standard size, so you will struggle to replace them without leaving gaps unless you get some custom pickup surrounds made up, you might have to do some additional routing also. Why in such a hurry before you've even heard what the stock ones sound like? The stock pickups are louder, more lows and less highs than typical PJs, but they sound great. If you want to drop replacements straight in, you would be better off looking at one of the newer BB models (e.g. BB235, 435, 735A) that use traditional size pickups. The stock ones on the new models are voiced more like vintage pickups (more mids/highs, less lows) and you may be surprised to find they sound as good as whatever you were planning on putting in there!2 points
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TI jazz rounds are the bomb in this circumstance.2 points
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Me too. I suffer from an overactive knife and fork.2 points
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2003 Warwick Inifinity SN TCS (Set Neck, Tone Chamber System), £1350 posted within the UK. Pre Christmas price drop to £1250 delivered in the UK. Post Xmas price drop to £1195 collected or £1220 posted in the UK Final price drop to £1145 collected or £1170 posted in the UK This is a stunning example of a very high end bass guitar built in Germany by Warwick. It is all original with the exception of the nut which has been upgraded to the brass Warwick Just a Nut III - I will include the original nut with the bass. The bass has had the fretboard cleaned and oiled, frets polished, brand new D'addario strings and a full pro setup and fresh polish with Warwick wax. Please check the videos on youtube of this beast to see how much of a tone monster this is! It is so versatile thanks to the pickup configuration, eq and switching options. The EQ is a two band afair(stacked bass and treble controls, and if you pull the treble knob it switches the bridge pickup between single and dual coil mode). If you pull the volume knob it switches between active and passive. The only reason I am selling is because I only play 5ers now so I dont use this as much as it deserves. The bass is in very good condition for 14 years old with only very minor marks that you can only see in certain light. There is one other mark on the rear of the headstock and a small scratch on the back of one of the tuners, as seen in the photo. The frets are in exceptional condition and the only really visible wear is on the pickups from the strings. It comes with a Bass Collection branded Hiscox hardcase - I can ship anywhere in the UK. Here are the specs from the Warwick website:Machineheads: Warwick Machine Heads Nut: Just-A-Nut III Neck Wood: Ovangkol neck Fretboard: Wenge Scale length: 34" (long scale) Width Nut: 38,5 mm / 1.5" Width 12th fret: 54,0 mm / 2.1"; Width 24th fret: 62,1 mm / 2.4"; Fret quantity material and size: 26 Jumbo Bronze (extra hard) frets (width: 2.9 mm / height: 1.3 mm) Body Shape: Curved Bodyshape Bodywood (Topwood / Backwood): Zebrano body, Sandwich -construction with Tone Chamber System Pickups: Active MEC J/TJ pickups Electronics: Active MEC 2-way electronics Bridge system: 2-piece Warwick Bridge Construction: Set neck Color Possibilities Lefthand: Natural Oil Finish Hardware colour: Black hardware Weight: 4,2 kg Here is a vid of someone else playing a 5 string version so you get an idea of the beautiful tone of these basses: https://s17.postimg.org/92uuxjrkf/20171202_121856.jpg https://s17.postimg.org/kryulknov/20171202_142436.jpg https://s17.postimg.org/4tq4vebgf/20171202_142453.jpg https://s17.postimg.org/h8cwvrsov/20171202_142501.jpg https://s17.postimg.org/kf7gfdajz/20171202_142542.jpg https://s17.postimg.org/q3dr69mm7/20171202_142555.jpg https://s17.postimg.org/p13knqbin/20171202_142609.jpg1 point -
Bass now SOLD Lovely 1990 MIJ Tune Bass Maniac 4 string bass. These basses were the original Japanese design that inspired the whole Bass Collection and Ibanez SR range basses. You don't see many for sale because they are pretty awesome and people hang on to them. Ash body with 3-piece laminated maple neck, brass nut. Light as a feather yet still with an authoritative tone that does not get lost with a band. So easy to play it almost plays itself. Very slim neck, 37.5mm nut width. When I got the bass I was very impressed with the ergonomics and playability but not so much with the pickups or preamp. So, it now sports a Tonerider/Wilkinson PJ setup with passive Jazz bass pickups wired VVT (the 4th pot is a dummy pot). Personally, I think it is hugely improved. Great for pretty much any style I guess. Condition is superb for a 27 yr old bass. The neck is immaculate and straight as a die. Probably the loveliest neck of any bass I have ever played. Fret wear is very minimal. The body is generally in excellent condition with a couple of dings and a few other very minor swirls and scuffs. It is not a museum piece, but the general impression is of a bass in excellent condition. I bought this bass from Dandelion, of this forum, and I did trace the original owner, who is also a member here, although with the loss of all my PMs with the website format change I cannot remember who it is and now have no record. I do remember that the original owner told me that the bass was bought new in Spain in 1990 and did have the "Made in Japan" sticker on the cavity cover when new. The sticker is identical in every way to my other MIJ Tune bass. I mention all this because Tune changed production to Korea in or around 1990-91 and this bass has some transitional hardware, more common with MIK basses. However, I can confirm that this bass was made in Japan. Price is £229 posted to you in mainland UK, which I consider an absolute bargain for a classic MIJ bass. Will be sent in a battered but protective hard case. Payment by Paypal gift or bank transfer only please. Collection from me in the Southampton area would also be just fine, and would involve a saving of £15 for you ! No trades thanks. Only for sale as I have another of these, with a slightly prettier front and I am desperate to raise money for a camera lens ! main by Alan Bridges, on Flickr body front by Alan Bridges, on Flickr body rear by Alan Bridges, on Flickr hstock front by Alan Bridges, on Flickr neck rear by Alan Bridges, on Flickr hstock rear by Alan Bridges, on Flickr MIJ by Alan Bridges, on Flickr1 point -
Picked this beast up off Bill @binkybongo(who is a pure gentleman by the way) after a mammoth journey up from Leicester. I've always been a fan of big amps and after half an hour this one takes the top spot. It's tonally rich, deep and articulate, plus, there's power for days. The amp looks great when all the glass is lit up plus the side handles make it (almost) a dream to lift. Thought about turning it up past 2 but we've just had new windows so...better not. Thanks Traynor and thanks Bill. Cheers.1 point
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Apparently the shop is slightly raised above the rest of the street. There are three steps to Kevin.1 point
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No not here, have you tried Knock Knock Knocking on Kevins Door?1 point
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Hughes & Thrall I'd completely forgotten all about that album. Has to be Glenn Hughes best album in my opinion. Great choice.1 point
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On hold pending meet on Sunday1 point -
Nice one mate :-)1 point -
On hold pending a meet up on Sunday1 point
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That's great! Thanks.1 point
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I saw Tool at Glastonbury in 1994. My overriding memory is that Maynard moved like he had one foot nailed to the stage. He'd take a big step forwards or backwards with his right leg, but the left foot seemingly never shifted from the spot. Great gig though.1 point
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With my solo bass gigs it’s just me. I toyed with the idea of using film as a back drop. I make my own films to fit my music, but decided a projector was too much else to carry around. There’s no show as such, and very little conversation, just a thank you at the end. People coming along mostly know what to expect. I get people sitting quietly, eyes closed, I’ve had people meditate too, that started at a gig I did in Paris in April. That was great because I realised that people had finally started to understand what I do.1 point
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Daft question I suppose but does that include the tuners, string tree and screws?1 point -
Yeah the BB42x/102x series pickups have metal surrounds on them anyway so I reckon you could just get some new ones made to fit the new pickups? I will say, however, that the stock pickups in these basses are some of the best I’ve used in any bass. Give the BB a good trial in stock config before dumping a load of money on upgrades - video demos won’t do it full justice.1 point
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Janet Strat Porter......I'll get my coat1 point
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I'd gladly put my hand up and announce I'm wrong but I thought due to the unique design of the BB pups they couldn't be replaced by anything other than other BB pups.1 point
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@tredders is selling a PJ which is pretty much the same as the black/RW bass with the exception of the switch which would be a simple DIY job.1 point
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Jot down what you've got, speakers, mixer, power amps, monitors etc and post them in here and we can argue I mean discuss the possible outcome.1 point
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I feel for you on the band front. Scary echoes to one of my own projects. I provide a killer PA, all players have wireless IEM systems available to them, I do all the funding of the band, I do all the promo - all I ask is that people make themselves available to do the recording. 12 months on and I'm still waiting for those tracks to be completed. i think because they have no financial input, ultimately things are difficult. They are available for gigs (sometimes) - yet complain about the fees. They know of my ability to run a band and get it earning some crazy good money... yet they do nothing to help it work. Yet they want the money. It's amazing I'm actually able to land any gigs with zero promo available. Funny isn't it? You can't gift some people a band.1 point
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Good thing you couldn't see the pedal board as well! The Wal goes into the Yamaha FX770 fx unit, which is basically functioning as a pre-amp and tuner; this goes into one channel of the dbx, which feeds the active input of the Marshall amp. FX loop of that goes into other dbx channel - with much more compression and some level reduction into Wounded Paw V4 blender, which has a bass whammy and Darkglass distortion on 1 loop, 3 Leaf envelope filter on another and Boss bass synth and DOD envelope filter on another, then back into the Marshall. Speakers are the MarkBass 2x10, and the enormous one is a Yamaha reflex cab with a 1x15" Precision Devices driver (just reminding myself how it all works, though why it all is thus is a different matter entirely!) And the Markbass cab is by far the lightest of all of those things...1 point
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@dood, I think a jolly to the states is in order bringing back Mesa, EMG and AxeFx stuff1 point
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Some more words around the 250HZ High Pass Filter; via a nice summary here that I found online. I have used the high pass filter with great results in a live setting: The Eight Key Ranges of Bass EQ There is a lot you can sculpt with bass EQ – well, there is a lot more frequency range than you might think. In simple terms we can think of it like this - here are eight ranges and the type of work you can perform in each area. Boomy (40 Hz – 90 Hz) Fat (75 Hz – 150 Hz) Thin (40 Hz – 180 Hz) Power (40 Hz – 150 Hz) Impact (40 Hz – 150 Hz) Clarity (190 Hz – 800 Hz) Presence (800 Hz – 6.5 kHz) Attack (120 Hz – 4.1 kHz) Those first five are all sub-250 Hz. However, look at what you can do above that. Presence and attack can reach as far as 6.5 kHz. Then we have what might be the most important of all; Clarity.1 point -
You can't afford to have even one passenger in a band, let alone two or three. You dodged a bullet there I think. It would have been like pushing a wardrobe up a spiral staircase by the sound of it and would have wasted mountains of time. Good luck.1 point
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There are sometimes bargains to found after the NAMM music show in late January. NAMM tends to be when the big manufacturers unveil their new models and at the same time announce which lines are being replaced and upgraded. A couple of years ago the Fender USA Deluxe line was replaced by the Americal Elite line, immediately after that Deluxes were being sold at £500 discounts. This year it was the Yamaha BBs, although that was announced at Summer NAMM in June. The 424/5s and 1024/5s were discontinued and the old stock was on sale for approaching half price.1 point
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Why thank you! It would have showed up even more in tighter trousers1 point
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I use Imgur. Are you at work, it might block them.1 point -
I guessed as much. One day, one of these will come up that I can get my grubby paws on!! GLWTS1 point -
Nice one, good luck to you. I play in a covers band that earns a few £s and have an originals band too which is intellectually much more satisfying. We will record some stuff may try and do a few gigs but they seem much harder to get.1 point
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I’m just amazed you have time for all this with kids, I certainly don’t. Sounds like you made the right choice.1 point
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I have a guitar shaped bottle opener on the zip of my gigbag. Everything else is just a bonus.1 point
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I used to have a Therimin, but I sold it cos I haven't touched it since i bought it.... *cough* Liking the EUB - looks like a DB neck mounted on an aluminium pipe. Very apropriate for the film.1 point
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Q - massive well done for doing that, mate. Pedals are a slippery slope of musigatory (yes I know that's not a word) delight and very easy to get sucked in. I think folk like @dannybuoy and @GisserD are very impressive / disciplined at moving stuff on once they've decided they've got something better and actually that's to the rest of our benefit for sure - I've still got first dibs on your PM2 Darren, btw I've had quite a big splurge this year on various bits of gear, too, but I've tried to broadly keep the bigger picture of 'how is this going to fit in with either my gigging or being creative' at the back of my mind at all times. And with the more expensive stuff e.g. basses it's been broadly a case of one in one out so I'm ending the year with four instead of the three (not including a relatively inexpensive Stagg EUB) and the same also with amps (2 combos and one separate amp & cab at year end as compared to 3 combos at the start of year). Can't say there hasn't been a bit of an upgrade along the way, though! (I'm justifying that to myself as my bands are starting to do functions as well as pub gigs now ). Speaking of which it is kinda interesting just how 'high-end' some of our gear that we take for granted is on this forum is compared to 'Joe-bass-player'. Me and @KotorTom were in PMT Cambridge on Saturday and found they only stocked Ashdowns and Orange amp heads. Markbass was considered too 'high end' for their customers - which is amusing given the amount of stick I've had for my trusty Markbass combo from some of my BC buddies! What we do need to get you to do is a proper full on comparative review of all your filters just like the marvellous one @Bo0tsy posted at the start of this thread (actually Bo0tsy if you fancy 'cleaning up' via an edit of your post so that all the 'upgrade' clutter is removed, that would be marvellous - or just delete and repost if you've got it saved elsewhere). Sermon over1 point
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Doncaster1 point
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9 letters eh? if you have '-caster' at the end you can only put 3 letters in front, so how about this: [random letter] + 'ad' + 'caster' Particular favourites of mine include:- Cadcaster Dadcaster Madcaster Sadcaster Tadcaster1 point
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Never Mind The Bollocks - The Sex Pistols Appetite for Destruction - Guns N Roses Chapter iV - Booze & Glory The first two have stood the test of time for me, the last one was only released this year but it`s just got so many songs that I love on it I can`t see it not staying where it is - until B&G replace it with a newer one that I like even better that is.1 point
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@Doctor J love the 'Wick streamers in your stable!!1 point
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I admire the bravery of anyone who would voluntarily go into bath shopping before christmas1 point
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I'm not a fan as such, but for modern times Prince should be considered IMO1 point
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