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Like owning a Ford Focus you mean? ubiquitous and therefore best?6 points
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Indeed, respect comes from being rich enough to afford a US made Fender, rather than musical skill?4 points
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The bass is sold. See you in another seven years fellas. Thanks for all the kindness. 🙏4 points -
For sale my beautiful natural ash P bass. All original inc pick up, wiring, ashtrays, bridge cover Fender Hard Case Just back from a full health check and set up from Bass Doc up here in Newcastle. Happy for anyone to come and try, take apart and inspect anytime. Based near Hexham, Northumberland. Can ship and buyers risk and expense but kettles always on and there’s a high chance of biscuits if you want to visit. Will add weight and dims when I’m back at home. Not really after and trades but welcome to try.3 points -
Our youth are far too clued up on these matters and therefore their music is very straightlaced and safe. Music is so much better when it's written by a drug fuelled, chaotic anarchist with a chip on his or her shoulder.3 points
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Little update! Neck carve next apparently Si3 points
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One thing worse than an EC gig? A snooker tournament..............3 points
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Don't get me started. I saw Brian Ferry at the City Hall, Newcastle a week past Sunday. The couple two seats along from and one row in front of us, spent the whole gig taking photos, including flash, and videos of the gig. The guy directly in front of us continued blocking my view, every couple of minutes, by leaning into his partner to say something in her ear, then lighting up his phone to take pics of Brian and the band. Why not simply stay at home and put a DVD on? Its an event, live in the moment, suspend reality, enjoy the spectacle. Why spend all the time trying to capture a "Live" concert on a phone, so you can impress the mates in the pub next weekend? Give me strength.3 points
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The band I'm playing with at the moment have the answer. You need to get a bus to another post code to be able to hear yourself think let alone have a conversation.3 points
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Alan, from ACG has just updated his profile and the bass in question caused me to have stirring that I haven't experienced in a long time.2 points
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Yup, and Steven Tyler is on a "free" stage. BTW, all stages are free except The Amphitheatre. My band doesn't have a date yet. Last year we played before Frampton. Blue2 points
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The Cult: She Sells Sanctuary Sisters of Mercy: Alice Fields of the Nephilim: Moonchild2 points
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The new A Perfect Circle CD that came out at the weekend. Much quieter than previous stuff, and I like it2 points
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Maybe the XLR isn't really darker, maybe the 1/4" is brighter... While the pedal was in development dUg used it on tour through a multitude of amps and different PA systems and the filters were set to his specifications. He prefers going into the efx returns when using backline amps though that isn't always an option. In those cases he just plugs the pedal in front of the amp. My suggestion would be to try the pedal for yourself and not come to tonal conclusions from something you read on a forum. In the video interview with Pete Thorn they are using the XLR output and there is no shortage of high end.2 points
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To be fair, I don't think she mentioned playing the P. Just owning one. Take one with you and gain all the respect and kudos. Then get out your preferred bass...2 points
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I want this bad boy for my 50th. 18 string. Forget a P Bass. You turn up with this.2 points
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A fiat fight - one that breaks down fairly quickly. (although not as quickly as an Alfa fight - which lasts until shortly before squaring up time.)2 points
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I’m not; it’s the attitude that only a Fender P (a US one at that) is sufficient. You’ve also derailed a thread about dream purchases with a very narrow minded opinion.2 points
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To be fair I can only think of one thing worse than an Eric Clapton gig, an acoustic Eric Clapton before it!2 points
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A couple of bass-centric beauts utilising the Fairlight CMI.2 points
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A sweeping statement that means nothing. I love a good US Precision, but I've played and owned better Japanese made Fender P's for half the price. I love a good P sound but have an old Tokai P that delivers an identical tone (possibly even better). The Precision is an icon and I love it. But there are imho equally good and/or better and more versatile instruments out there..... many of which suit alternative styles of playing better.....2 points
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Ignorance is bliss apparently.2 points
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The American Fender ain't no run of the mill Ford Focus. It is an icon. An iconic sound matched by nothing else and never bettered.2 points
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I used one of these, someone on here linked me to it when I was in a similar situation: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00GMM74T0/ref=asc_df_B00GMM74T051942047/?tag=googshopuk-21&creative=22146&creativeASIN=B00GMM74T0&linkCode=df0&hvadid=214462264766&hvpos=1o3&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17959555060353432343&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9046574&hvtargid=pla-421630808123 Cheap and cheerful, does the job admirably and weighs nothing. I no longer have the rig but you can see it in use here:2 points
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That wasn't a big hit but should've been as was this by Peel faves the Red Guitars2 points
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Killing Joke with that massive hit :2 points
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The thing I love about the 80's is the variety and changes the music scene went through, it started out with the last throws of punk and disco, then new wave, post punk, new romantics, electronic, goth, alternative, rap, hip hop, acid house, hair and glam metal and everything else in between, all in a decade, amazing. Here are some of my alternative 80's favs.2 points
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Everyone should own a Fender Precision. The proper American one - used to be called Standard, now called Professional. Get yourself a new one of those and understand that you own the benchmark against which all other basses are measured. Respect will be yours when you stand on a stage. An unquestionable seat at the top table of bass playing.2 points
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When I saw The Who at Wembley Arena not long before Entwistle died, Townshend went off on one about something gloomy. Being slightly refreshed I yelled out 'F**k off, Pete, you're such a miserable c**t'. In fairness to him he laughed and gave it a rest.2 points
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Good luck to them all. Any of us would be more than happy to have had so much exposure in the industry that people were discussing us on forums2 points
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For myself, I believe that talking through a band is a matter of context and degree. It's one thing if it's a willowy, ethereal lady folk singer singing a mawkish ballad about The Land of The Faerie Queene while tearfully accompanying herself on an un-amplified autoharp in a folk club. Silence is mandatory, lest one be assaulted by some ghastly old hippy in Jesus boots. Quite another if it's four hairy-4rsed blokes hammering out Sex On Fire at full beans in a boozer. Frankly, they just have to take their chances2 points
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I've always thought that if a punter can have a conversation without seriously raising their voice then we're not loud enough. Or as a guitar player I used to play with (who also owns a very successful PA hire / installation company) would occasionally announce to the audience "tonight ladies & gentleman, we will be using volume as a tool... and if necessary as a weapon"...!2 points
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You've seen Coldplay, then?2 points
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Just wanted to see whether it all ties in together, All the hardware is going to be chrome I’m still not 100% sure whether to paint the headstock Cream or would it look better Black or should I just leave it Maple???2 points
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"That's a lovely rack tom." "Agreed, but don't call me Tom."2 points
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Hello, After a lot of thoughts, I'm selling my Wal MKII 5 strings (1988 - W3114). Specs: - Wal MKII 5 strings from 1988 (W3114) - Brazilian Mahogany body - Mapple neck and rosewood fretboard - Solid black body - Complete clear gloss finish (body + neck) - 17mm string spacing - 5.2kg. - Original Wal case included, also in a very good condition. The bass condition is amazing for a 20 years old bass. The only changes made on the bass has been to change the frets. It has been made by Christope Leduc last year (May 2017) and he made a complete checkup as well. The bass is located in France close to the Belgium and Luxembourgish border. Price: 3690 GBP or 4200 Euro including EU shipping. Sebastien Pics (I'll make more later this week)1 point -
Time to show my ignorance. i recently purchased an Ibanez SRC6 from the excellent @adamg67 and without putting too finer point on it, I love it. Does anyone know of an Ibanez model similar to the SRC6 but with four strings? I have looked on the Ibanez website but everything in the SR range appears to be long scale. What I love about the SRC6 is the short scale, the narrow string spacing and I love the walnut finish. A 4 string version of the SRC6 might just be my perfect instrument, there must be something close. someone stop me before I buy another SRC6 and just put four strings on it...1 point
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My new bass arrived today. I'm super pleased with it.1 point
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Went to a gig a couple of weeks ago at Under the Bridge (under Chelsea Football Club). Fabulous venue, no expense spared on sound and lighting. There were a group of people at the back, talking loudly all night. I went up to the promoter who asked security to have a word with them. Security asked me to point them out. When I did he said sorry, not a lot I can do, they are the club management!1 point
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Voivod: Tribal Convictions Voivod: Astronomy Domine Not forgetting.... Napalm Death on kids TV programme "What's That Noise" 19891 point
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The VT Bass was designed to cover a wider territory of Ampeg style tones. It has the Character control which allows you to easily morph into these different sonic territories. The VT Bass 500 amp has some of the features of the VT Bass DI and some additional features for more flexibility.1 point
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After having owned truckloads of Fender's, I can't simply play on these planks. That's the problem when you've played some real luthiers basses. Sad news, but awfully true.1 point
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My new setup. Markbass Little Marcus 800 and a Standard 102HF Limited Edition1 point
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I'm selling one of my basses! I don't use it anymore and it was only used on 1 song in The Story Of Guitar Heroes which I'm using another bass now for! 6 string (No stinky poo) 1991 Fujigen Ibanez SR886 fully working and lovely thin neck with low action! Everything works as it should and has a (which is very hard to take a picture with the phone camera) sparkly blue finish. 2 Band EQ, Humbucking pickups a really heavy duty 5 Star Hard Case (the name of the company) which has been cut out to fit this bass! It's a cracking bass just not being used! There's some for sale for over £500 so £400 gets it! Collected due to the size of the bass!1 point -
Fantastic band, saw them a few times. I always enjoyed Lou Duffy’s fretless Stingray.1 point
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For sale here is my gorgeous 2001 Ken Smith BSR6GN neck-trough bass. This is one of the most awesome sounding and playing instruments i have ever owned! Unfortunately, i don't have time to play 6 string basses anymore, and i need to downsize my collection. Walnut core, flame maple top, ebony fingerboard. Very very low action, it plays like butter! The instrument is in great working condition. Only few minor wear marks. The frets are in as new condition! In 2012, it has received an update at Ken Smith factory in US. The updates included: new 18v KS preamp new soapbar KS pickups with series/parallel switches I have the original invoice sent by Ken Smith for these. 1250$ were spent in 2012 on upgrading and maintaining this bass. Original KS hardcase is also included in this price. The bass is located in Bucharest, Romania, and i can ship it anywhere in EU, for 70 euros. The price is now reduced to 3200 euros. I'm not interested in any trades. No PayPal payments please, only bank transfer. For any other information, i'm happy to answer you. Thank you1 point -
That's the new-style packaging. I've got an as-new set which I took off my recently-purchased AV '63 P-bass. Just had a look at they're the same as the OP is describing. This is not a plug for the strings - I've not listed them yet! The strings look totally 100% legit to me. I usually buy my Fender flats off eBay, loads of regular music shops sell them cheaper than through their own websites.1 point
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No, no, no, no, no....you're not supposed to SELL these, you're supposed to BUY them... Some people will never get the hang of GAS...1 point -
Amazing Same finish as mine1 point
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You’ll perhaps need to explain that one a little more...1 point
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