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Just spent an enjoyable two hours going through this book. If Geddy Lee wasn't so damn nice, I could honestly hate the guy for snagging so many beautiful instruments. Have to say that after 200 pages of drooling content, it's just information overload. The content steers you round the ultimate question of, 'Whatever happened to that <insert manufacturer here> bass?' before drawing you in for the last few pages of the really important guitars. There's no envy here in the slightest; it's just a lengthy journal about vintage bass collecting. He's been a successful musician for donkey's years and now he's simply kicking back and reaping the rewards of that. It's a beautiful publication.5 points
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not wired yet.4 points
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Fine and rare example of these beautiful basses. Made in Japan in the legendary Matsumoku factory. Date is 1979. Lots of Mojo from the Dimazio pickups. In really good condition give it’s nearly 40 years old. Price to sell. £325 Welcome to collect or meet up near Birmingham3 points -
Hes so very clever. And was never just another session drummer.3 points
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Living in a very small rented flat, I can't fit wall hangers. So they're out on floor stands. - I'll pick one up on impulse just for 5 minutes, which can easily turn into 15. - I do play all of them - some more than others - but I make a point of picking up a different one every day. - They make me smile. None of those would happen if they were in cases.3 points
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I`m like that after gigs, no energy, feeling knackered, am also 53. But then I think what life would be like without gigs and the tiredness pales against a life of boredom.3 points
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Any bass of mine in a case doesn't get played. If it doesn't get played it gets sold. Therefore if I put a bass in a case it means that it is going to end up sold! Sometimes I will pick up a bass and play it for a minute and put it back because I have an idea I thought about - if there was a case in the way that would stop that. I guess it works for people in tidy or big houses, I have neither!3 points
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Wow ... Just watched the Chic/ Sister Sledge performance at the Budokan, Tokyo. April 17th, 1996. STUNNING playing and superlative tone, from the fantastic Bernard Edwards. Great concert really. Something notable of that event ... During the performance, Bernard wasn’t feeling so well, even saying ‘I’ve got a touch of the Tokyo Flu, but I’m still here’ ... It was in the early hours of the morning, after that very show, that he died in his hotel room. The cause was pneumonia. If he’d gone to see a doctor, a simple treatment would have prevented the tragedy. If you’re a fan of The Nard, this is something I’d recommend watching. It’s emotive too, given the circumstances. What a great player, and such a terrible loss. RIP Bernard3 points
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Did her and Peter Gabriel ever hook up (as in romantically)? Artistically they've always struck me as counterparts of eachother. Kate is a very rare example of a mainstream female artist I take seriously and respect...for Hounds of Love if nothing else. Give me her worst effort any day over today's autotuned airbrushed hoes gyrating their way through ghost-written "club bangers". Urgh.3 points
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SOLD Up for grabs is this US Fender Jazz Bass Deluxe from 2004. Very very good condition - well, I would actually say perfect condition. EXCEPT - the color?! The previous owner had it standing in direct sunlight so the orange has somekind of desaturation of the color. Super cool if you ask me. I have tried photograph the color - but the lighting is terrible today. Nice and light weight - very lively and resonant unplugged and plugged in its a very very versatile and powerful instrument with the 18v 3band preamp and noiseless pickups. Comes with the original case and ALL case candy. Picture later.. Terrible weather today.. Ships from Denmark. Trades - P-basses! Or a nice fretless. Or maybe the right Stingray. Price is 1100 Euro (around 1000£). Contact me for shipping. Should be around 50£.2 points -
Non export model, bought in Japan, these are the ones to have. It’s in unused condition, 97-98, fitted with KTS Titanuim sadles, CTS Pots & upgraded wiring, also has a pair of Aguilar 60’s pickups fitted, has had a pro set up & plays/sounds like a legend. Stunning instrument. I’m clearing out my collection, very reluctant sale. Comes with the original white guard as well as the black that’s fitted at the moment.2 points -
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Ash body 19mm string spacing 34” scale Maple neck Maple fretboard Active Preamp Ships from US Very versatile with humbucker in bridge location.2 points -
Brand new, been 'playing' for 10 minutes, still baffled/in awe. 3 off us were playing 'normal' guitars, something was missing, so . . someone told me to buy a short scale, so I bought an Epi EB0 i saw a nice looking Squire VM Jazz, bought it . fell in love with a Fender Kingman, bought it. now I've got to play them !2 points
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So in an effort to sit firmly on the fence of Killing Rock N Roll (see several other threads), alongside my DI/In-ears setup, I sometimes have need of backline for the Rawk band I play in. I'd been using my Walkabout into my Barefaced Super Twin to very satisfactory results, but a while back I picked up a Compact, just to get all modular for smaller gigs and a slightly (15lbs or so) lighter load. I'm sure you can guess what happened next, on an idle afternoon while everyone else was out... Soooo, it's got the best thing about a proper stack, in that it's much, much nearer my ears, but sweet guinea pig of Winnipeg, what a noiiiiiiiise...ok, I've not gigged it yet, but I nearly dismantled the back half of the house with it. I used to have an SVT/810, and I'd put this up against one for sheer thunder. The WA will be putting out a fair bit more than 300w into the 2.67 ohm load (and it was loud enough anyway), but those cabs get every db out of every watt... And the whole thing weighs 80lb or so. 😀2 points
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Looking good johnny, for that money it’s worth a go 👍2 points
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This was the only one that wasn't 'right'. I've had three maple Jazz necks from eBay and they're all spot on. Two of them were used here: I guess for less than £30 a chuck you are taking a punt, but that's half the fun 😉2 points
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So in the feedback it will be: "Someone very similar to [Geoff/ Graham / Dave / Josie...delete as applicable] may have acquired something with [4, 5 or 6] strings on and I suspect would have been a great person to deal with had I done business with them. Should you also nearly do business with them in 2019, do it with confidence."2 points
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Ditto I guess without realising it, my weight appears to be on my right leg when gigging. No shape throwing for me, or foot trouble ( just an aching leg ) Mrs bag couldn't give a McToss2 points
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That really is pornographic!! Properly jealous..2 points
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In West, you play bass guitar. In Soviet Russia, bass plays you !2 points
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I’m over the moon about everything I’ve bought this year. Nothing was bad: mexican ‘player’ precision - can’t belive how well built Mexican fenders are nowadays ampeg svt-cl and svt-810e. Both USA made ones. Yup, pretty happy with this 2009 music man stingray. 3 band. Love it ashdown abm evo iv 600 + klystron 410 & klystron 115. Can’t find fault with this2 points
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Only bass related purchases were amp stuff... I got a Crown 1502 power amp with 6u rack and rack power distribution to replace my 28 year old Marshall. It weighs about 1/2 of the Marshall, puts out 1500W against the Marshall's 300W. And the difference is that I get much more bass weight, even when using sub octaves - the whole thing is clean right down to 20Hz rather than the slightly indistinct bass-amp tone I used to get. Now I dial tones/effects in via pedalboard and rack BBE pre and know that I'm getting exactly the same sound from my Precision Devices/Markbass speakers as I'm sending to the desk. Anyone want to buy a Marshall Jubilee?2 points
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I suspect you are right Rich. There will be a mention of tractors and a 5 year plan.2 points
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Yeah my hard cases are in the garage but the triple case I have is really narrow, much less than three cases and considerably less so than one of those ‘racks’ you can get. Works quite well. But yeah if you’ve got no floor space then the walls are next. When the walls are full you’ve got the ceiling!2 points
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You’ll fit right in here then!!2 points
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Have a look for Eich or Tecamp Bassboard or Porter and Davies. They both do these. I took the DIY approach and bought the parts from Ebay/Amazon/Homebase for the platform and secondhand Markbass Nano to drive it. I also have a small mixer so I can mix my bass with a microphone in the kickdrum.2 points
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Only you know what to do - this is an awesome bass.2 points -
I've been thinking that for a couple of years and in that time I've checked out at least half a dozen Sadowsky Jazz basses, including a chambered NYC, a Modern, PJ, a Satin and some other Metros. They all sound good, but so far, I'm just preferring the sound of my Metro RV5 Jazz. Now I'm not sure that I need an NYC at all.2 points
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@probonopublico you are one sick puppy2 points
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A very Merry Christmas to you Marvin, lovely to see that neck put to good use Merry Christmas to everyone else too2 points
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My wonderful Sirius by Franz bass guitars ❤️2 points
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The Sell Off Continues......: 1990 Streamer Ltd Edition: Now - SOLD No Trades. Great overall condition, plays and sounds splendid! Pre dates the Stage 1 / Stage 2 classification I believe. Key specs are: - Bartolini Soap Bar pups and MEC preamp - Birds Eye Maple body, centre is a walnut sandwich with more Birds Eye on the back - 3 piece Maple neck - Ebony fingerboard The full specs are: 4 string Limited Edition Year 1990 Month October Neck Wood Maple Fingerboard Ebony Frets Bronze Warwick Frets Nut Just a Nut Brass Version Neck construction NeckThrough Version Body made out of Bird Eyed Maple Surface Oil Finish / BeeWax Pickups 2 Bartolini Soapbard Pickups Electronic 2 Band MEC Electronic Hardware Gold Hardware by Warwick Made in Germany / 91330 Eggolsheim (West Germany) I'm happy to supply more pics / details upon request. I'm in Chorley, Lancashire. Any trial or inspection is more than welcome. Happy to discuss collection, meet up, shipping.1 point -
Now £400 including postage. Hi, I've Decided to let this go as my matamp has been my primary go to. This head is effectively the rebranded sunn 1200s following the acquisition of sunn by fender. It's 2ohm stable putting out 1200 Watts. It's an bsokitr monster of an amp with wonderful tonal capability. It punches like nothing else I've ever played and slammed some big and small stages alike during my ownership. It has the Fender eq stack which is brilliant, and great tone shaping capability with semi parametric vari q, on board overdrive and a 'room' feature which helps to retain your tone but adjust to the room or stage nuances. Comes in a rack case which it's lived (vents front to back) in since I took ownership and it comes with the footswitch which gives you versatility at your feet. Give me a shout with any queries, ideally meet to handover. I'm in bedford/ Northants area, rehearse in stevenage and Hitchin. I'm happy to post/courier but will have to seek quote and agreement. Any questions drop me a line, cheers1 point -
£350 collected Just spotted my next cab so price dropped big time - collection only. This is a silly price for a cracking 4x10 I won't sell it any cheaper so please don't ask 😁 Was £759 New so this is just like brand new & less than half the price. Fender Bassman Neo 410 in totally immaculate condition Eminence USA speakers Removable casters Sounds immense with either modern amps or all valve amps,rich & punchy with a very musical adjustable horn. 1 year old & only left the house 8 times for gigs so it is in extremely good nick with no damage. Comes with a Roqsolid cover,also in mint condition. Collection only I'm based in Harrogate Cheers1 point -
It’s that thing where we think the more expensive thing is better. Even when it’s probably just different1 point
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Good points, received with thanks. 👍 Looking at your Jazz build thread now... I like your style, Sir! 😁1 point
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What don't you like about them? If it's the tension then the black La Bellas will be no different, just a bit darker sounding.1 point
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I have not bought a lot this year but my Darkglass Hyper Luminal compressor has really impressed me. Nothing really bad bought so I will just say my wurst purchase was the sausage making machine.1 point
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I’m 50 and starting to feel it after gigs and the next day, but the above comment sums up how I feel about it perfectly. As long as I’m happy with my band I’ll put up with aches, pains and tiredness for as long as physically possible as I know how much I’ll miss it when I stop gigging.1 point
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We had a Lethal Weapon "getting too old for this Sh!t" moment last weekend. I've been full tilt at work for the past 5 months and we'd been playing for the past 7 weekends, the most recent couple in Aberdeen. Half day at work on the Friday, straight up to Aberdeen, stay over on the Friday night, doss about on Saturday, play Saturday night and drive home after the gig, get in at 4.30am and back to work on the Monday then repeat. Thankfully no physical ailments but last night was the end of work and gigging for the year (at least until hogmanay) so I had a well earned long lie until 11am this morning. But I'd do it all again in a heartbeat because I enjoy it so much1 point
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The placement of the feedback on your back is flawed. Your back has the least nerve endings in your body and the placement of backbeat can be awkward. The concept is good but could be executed better imho. The best feedback is through the hips - hence I prefer the Woojer (you can also place it so it feeds back through your chest and back) although they probably aren’t as well known in music circles as they went for the gamers market.1 point
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Here you go, feast your eyes: http://s1128.photobucket.com/user/h4ppyjack/library/Basses CURRENT/Tonika Bass 1970s1 point
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I am intrigued. I may try this on my wife and suddenly buying that choco burst Stingray from Chilliwailer does not seem that bad after all1 point
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Just switched from: To:1 point
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Too much relicking then? Maybe - but you forget all that when you get the bass in your hands. It plays beautifully1 point -
Another Sheffielder! We are legion, it would seem. I recognised that carpet.1 point
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Stunning 1980 pre EB Musicman Stingray Bass in Tobacco Burstwith beautiful wear and patina. 1980 two tone burst Stingray, super road worn as can be seen. The bass had extremely comfortable neck, sounds just as you would expect from a preEB - slap machine but with a lot of lows and low mids, plus the bespoken endless harmonics. Not a bad weight - about 4kg., neck is straight, truss rod works, frets have plenty of life in them, action is very good. As far as I know from the previous owner couple of screws are not original, the volume pot has been changed, had a tiny crack at the truss rod nut (now fixed and stable).The original case is present but crooked - handle broken, etc. Welcome to come and try. No trades and can courier if required or collection and test drive welcome ( coffee and biscuits are included in price) I have owned this twice now, just bought back from Markus who I sold it too but something special has come up that I must have! Damn GAS! Cheers Paul1 point -
So good, I bought another one! If you ever see one of these, Aria Laser Heritage, give it a go - £ for £ one of the best. Gigged the one on the left on Saturday for the first time since February. Nice.1 point
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