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If this catches on, it's going to kill the 'basses for sale' section of the forum! (If anyone wants to buy anything I have advertised after New Year's Day, I promise them complete discretion and anonymity!)7 points
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To be fair they'd both get it!4 points
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And there rests the case for the prosecution, M'lud...4 points
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I should be so lucky3 points
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I've stained the neck and fretboard and started applying the finishing oils. Ref the fretboard and neck, the owner has always preferred a strong amber tint. For particularly the fretboard, to contrast it needs to be lighter or darker than the top. I did a few trials (my own inclination was to go lighter, like @Len_derby 's, rather than darker) but in the end we pitched for a match of a bass he sent me a photo of and which contrasts the other way round - strong colour neck making the body top actually look a decent number of shades lighter than it actually is. Fascinating stuff. Anyway, I'm about 1/2 way through the finish application and this is how it's looking: Couple more days of finish application and then that can be sitting hardening while I do the remaining jobs. Oh yes, and there's probably Christmas in between those two sets of activities3 points
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Finding it extremely hard to leave this bass alone, I actually went and found where it was hidden last night...3 points
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That would be an ecumenical matter.3 points
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The book is only £18.19 NOW on Amazon. Out of stock but delivered within a month...3 points
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I only put my head above the parapet at blues jams, where a basic 12-bar can take you most of the way, but "Hey Joe" keeps coming up, "Black Magic Woman" and "Hooch Coochie Man" and "Crossroads" are usual suspects too. And "The Thrill is Gone". It does bug me that the bass player is expected to just know anything that comes up. I play as many open blues jams as I can - it's really good experience - but almost all the time either the guitar player(s) just announce what they're going to play, or (even worse) everyone else gets together on the other side of the stage and then someone walks across and tells me what they've decided to play. I've had to learn to listen for the first few bars and then blag it, but that's good experience too and I'm slowly getting better at it.3 points
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I don't think so! A fatter string requires more tension in order to make it's higher mass resonate at a given frequency. More mass and tension require more energy for the same amplitude. Apart from the fundamental tone, harmonics appear along the string. The more energy, the more harmonics. As those harmonics are multiples of the fundamental frequency, the result will be a richer tone, not a fatter tone. As the proof of the pudding is in the eating, I analysed the waveforms produced by both, thin and fat strings. It can be clearly seen that the percentage of harmonics versus the fundamental frequency depends on string gauge. In other words: Thinner strings produce more boom. In the graph tone, gauge and tension are listed.2 points
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Well this was unexpected! A tax rebate, a few things going well and a quick trip to Denmark street led me to acquiring a brand new, 3 EQ USA stingray! it's a bass I'd always lusted after, but like so many you see your hero's play it but you don't know if it's going to be practical for yourself. I played a Sterling by Ernie Ball a few years ago and didn't think much of it. This USA Stingray has such a punchy and rounded sound, it's like a recorded and processed bass sound but coming from your fingers. As I said to the guys in the shop you can drive yourself mad looking at a plethora of options online, sometimes you just want to play something and go "yep! That's the one". I played a USA Jazz too and really enjoyed that, but felt the Stingray was better suited to playing live in my covers band which is leaning towards becoming an 80's cover band. So here it is. I also have to say the guys in Wunjo are superb. No pressure sales, gave me a good trade in on my old jazz bass too. Top marks for customer service!2 points
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Having been messing about on my acoustic guitar for a few weeks, I picked one my basses up last night and you know what I actually enjoyed playing for me and playing stuff I enjoy it was great with a drum machine and lot of different effects2 points
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I was going to say "westcountry"? Glastonbury's over two hours north from me. Eden is westcountry. (Tongue in cheek disclaimer for the argumentative types) I don't know why anyone gets upset over these Glastonbury bookings, it's a mainstream pop festival and Kylie is a mainstream pop star whose been churning out hits for three decades. I'd have thought that qualified her for 'Legend' status in the eyes of the average Glastonbury goer. I'd be fairly content to have had her longevity and success, as would many more on here I'd imagine. Never mind keep knocking her.2 points
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Har, challenge most definitely not accepted. Another project is the last thing I need! You, however, have all the Hohner parts already - all you need is a cosmetically challenged Peavey to go with it. If only there was one around...2 points
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Easy, Dave. Take a large mirror to the jam ...2 points
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I just concentrate on getting a good signal to the recorder, I run out of the DI out on my Markbass LM3 and couple that with a Red Audio 6 Condenser mic in front of a 1x12 cab, between the two signals I am getting all the bass tone I need for a recording2 points
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Unless we hold the bash in Hawaii - which I personally would be up for 😎2 points
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An early Christmas greeting from the Family...2 points
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How's it going guys? I just published my guide to chords on 4 strings. It's got 4 essential tips you can use to find your own awesome chord voicings. Take a look! https://onlinebassguitar.com/bass-chords-4-string-players-guide/2 points
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I could contribute by offering a space to keep it or any of your other basses in case they feel left out a bit.2 points
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I know what cetera really needs is a whip round for a new bass - he's not got quite enough to choose from...2 points
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That's def a beer or two i owe you next time you are up here with your new project.2 points
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the Ramones went off a bit after their 8th Album2 points
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I posted a brief comment on another thread about playing acoustically, and doing so piqued my interest, so I thought I’d share it. I play bass in a purely jamming/hobby/non-gigging band (by choice, as we’re mostly in our 70s!), but have decent soundproofed facilities, with full PA, drum kit etc, so we don’t spare the volume when rehearsing. But we gave our first 'performance' last night, in front of our wives (!) in a living room, so went acoustic. No mikes, the drummer used a drum box and tambourine, I did use an amp, but very low. To our surprise, we thoroughly enjoyed it, even though any mistakes tended to be more obvious, not that there were that many.....2 points
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Just don’t. If you can keep it, keep it.2 points -
I used them for my first 2-3 years of bass playing until I understood there were other string brands. 😁 They eat your hands, eat your frets and die quicker than any other string I've tried, usually after one gig. Started using D'addarios and Elixir (when flush) and have never looked back!2 points
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It looks like an ashtray.2 points
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I bought a 5 string set of TI flats about 2 years ago. I'm hoping to get at least another 10 years out of them!2 points
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I've found them consistent for years, one gig, dead.2 points
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And the sellers name is ....... scotdexte Methinks the cheeky chappie is having a laugh.2 points
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Jazz Bass wiring looms for sale. All new components, individually hand assembled, wired and tested, by me, with screw terminals for solderless installation. Very High Quality Bourns Mini Pots. 250K Audio, 6mm split/splined shafts. Switchcraft Jack Sockets, .047uF PolyDrop caps. Standard kits mounted on card, ready to mount on your control plate. Jazz Bass VVT + S/P £37.50 Series/Parallel Push/Pull on Tone Pot 2. Jazz Bass VBT £37.50 Blend 100% Both at Centre Indent For above, if required; New Bell plate £12.50, Knobs Black/White Line £6 a set. 3. Jazz Bass Stacked £97.50 Complete Drop In kit, CTS 250/500K pots, 3 hole plate & Chrome/Black knobs. EDIT: 4. Standard Jazz Bass VVT CTS 250K pots, £32 Postage: Most EU; Royal Mail International Signed for £9.60 or Courier at cost. USA £10.15, anywhere at cost - please ask. Payment with order please to: [email protected] PayPal friends/family/gift/fees paid accepted. Fitting Notes: All Pots have 3/8" Mounting threads needing a 9.5mm hole, Nuts need a 1/2" AF spanner. Full Size Pots approx 25mm, Minis approx 16mm Diameter, please check your control cavity for space and your control plate hole size. Screwdriver supplied and connection note for pick up and ground wires, no soldering required. EDIT: 25/06/19 Precision Bass Looms added and cheaper postal option: For these P-bass looms and Jazz VVT, with either Bourns or Alpha Mini pots only, I can now offer a alternative delivery to save you money! Royal Mail Signed For, Insured, will fit through letter box Precision bass loom, Bourns 250K Log. Audio Mini pots. 6mm splined shafts for push on knobs. Switchcraft Jack socket, PolyDrop .047uF Cap. 2 way screw terminal connector. Fits any P-bass including Squiers and others with narrow control cavity routing, 20mm minimum required. Complete with hardware to suit pick guard / control plate mounting or through body up to 6mm. The Bourns pots are top quality and have a lovely smooth but firm feel to use. A great replacement / upgrade for cheap and nasty pots in many basses. Complete with wiring instructions and screwdriver. £23.50 PayPal Friends/Family please to [email protected], includes signed for, insured, Royal Mail delivery UK. EU £7.50 extra, other at cost. Cheerz, John Any variations - please ask, all kits custom made - for Guitars also! Free advice and full after sales backup provided, please see my feedback: https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/67544-feedback-for-kiogon/?page=17 Cheerz, John I don't know where the pictures have gone - please ask if you want a photo of any kit. Cheerz, John1 point -
For sale or trade is my beautiful US Lakland 55-94 from the bartolini era incl. case.😊 - Huge sound, massive low b, lightweight - date of birth 1998 - weight 8.81lbs (4kg) - 35" - active / passive, 3band, mid frequency dip switch - quilted maple top - ash body - maple neck, laquer removed for fast playing - rosewood fingerboard - birdseye maple dots (blocks are stickers) - hipshot ultralight Pricedrop to 1700£ Cheers, Chris1 point
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At that price - I'm in too! Apparently he played Jaco's bass of doom for the project...1 point
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I had an SRFFmultiscale too and couldn't get on with it as the tone was just dull and flat. I had a 505, that was better but not that much character (quite a solid bass in other ways) Really nothing to do with the body though, the 1605 and 5005 have the same bodies and they are nothing like it, I think the difference is just down to the pickups. I did almost put some nord singles into the SRFF, but they are £300 for a custom set for that size, so that didn't seem a good deal when I already have all the others.1 point
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The only problem, and it is one I have come across in a couple of the bands I have played in recently, as well as at jam nights, is the nightmare of the left handed guitarist. I find it very difficult to 'read' the chords from the guitarists hands when it's al the 'wrong' way round for me! Some of the best guitarists I have had the pleasure of playing have been left handed....1 point
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You can buy a really nice Jazz bass for about 300 quid. After that it's ALL diminishing returns - we all know this. You're paying for small things that cost loads and add little. My go-to bass is a USA Lakland. It was bloody expensive. Do I think it's better because it is or because I know what I paid so convince myself it is?1 point
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The buzzing pole pieces is a fairly common, annoying problem. Nail varnish carefully applied to the top surface of the pole pieces can help, as can using the same type of foil used for shielding the cavity, fixed to the bottom of the pick up, so that it covers the base of the pole pieces and then solder an earth cable from the foil to a grounding point.1 point
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Quite a bit of promo happening now... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIMmdOZlmrU Seems such a cool, nice guy! He's earned it!1 point
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Deep Purple Mk.II defined that band, nobody's interested in their previous twaddle. Pink Floyd Mk.II. See above.1 point
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Waiting for the inevitable "Yes but have you noticed it's back to front, hahaha" comment, in 10, 9, 8.... 😉😎 Congrats, it's beautiful. enjoy.1 point
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Kylie Minogue - without Jason she lacks that special something.1 point
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Tweeted to Basschat's followers. Hope you recover everything.1 point
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No- Jameson used to go straight into the desk ...1 point
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well if that's the case Status Quo, when John Coughlan and Alan Lancaster left they went craper than crap, they trashed their reputation completely1 point
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I like the reference to "an original 60s Fender - made in Japan!" Er?!?!1 point
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my second bass was a Schecter Stiletto Elite 5. I loved that bass. Neck through, EMG hz pickups, really comfy to play curvy body. Sounded wonderful, looked incredible. I eventually sold it as I got a Warwick and needed to fund the new purchase. The Schecter was not as good as the Warwick but that was £1800 when new, so i’d hope it would be better. Really was a great bass, I miss it muchly and would have it back in an instant. Only downside it had was that the strings were a little too close together for me back then when I was still kinda new to playing. I’d probably be fine with that now. I own a Schecter guitar too, which is also great. They are fantastic instruments for the money. Schecter have a rep for being rock and metal instruments but they do many models much more suited for jazz and other styles. The cheaper schecter are solid but could always benefit from upgraded pickups, the more top end ones me with seymour Duncan’s and are superb straight out of the box. Diamond series are made in China, Indonesia or Korea. The Korean ones are the higher spec models but my guitar is Indonesian and is really well made. American made stuff has a superb rep but does cost a good chunk more. My guitar is an absolute keeper, never going to get rid of it. My bass I only moved on to upgrade to the Warwick but I genuinely wish I still had it. Gorgeous instruments, great value, sound good and play well. I kind of am a Schecter fanboy, my brand of choice. My bass teacher introduced me to them, he had a schecter guitar that has been his main instrument for years.1 point
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