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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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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 -
Aye - last one was tongue in cheek.....1 point
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Good points there, some of the best sounding gear I`ve heard in isolation has sounded pony is a band setting. We did a cab shootout a few years back and whilst the winner was a Bergantino someone brought along some very affordable PA cabs and the difference in sound between them and the Berg wasn`t as much as what the price tags would suggest. Likewise being able to get a giggable full-stack for not much money, especially if in a country where it`s difficult to get hold of reasonably priced gear, well has to make sense.Look forward to hearing your views on these.1 point
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Oooh, you trickster , rickster1 point
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As long as you have a volume knob they'll be fine! Might find a 2x10 suits better at lower volumes because the sound is usually a bit tighter than a 151 point
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I think that is right. The weight is approx. 4.6 kg.1 point
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I always thought he was a good drummer who didn't really get a chance to shine in The Police because they were so awful. It was nice to hear him playing with Stanley Clark in 'Animal Logic'. He did the drums for Stanley's 'Night School' show a few years back and absolutely smashed the kit. As my mate likes to remind me, he also wrote the score for the PS1 game 'Spyro the Dragon'.1 point
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This. . . I know nothing of KB's political leanings, and care even less, but if extreme political views puts you off you should also be boycotting anything made in China, Russia, the Middle East, the Far East and a lot of what is made in the US, Africa and South America. Doesn't leave much, does it? These people are actually doing nasty stuff rather than just talking about it. Most major companies are run by people you would never ask to tea, and as for politicians and presidents. . . . if you shot every dictator there would be 10 people fighting to take their place. Just appreciate good tunes. No matter where they come from.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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Welcome Marc Nice basses, nice Trace Elliot (which I wouldn't change). Many Class D owners are finding their way back to "traditional" amps like Trace Elliot, Ashdown and Ampeg. Personally I'd look at a new lightweight cab - Vanderkley/ Barefaced - and stick with what you have...1 point
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And the one you would save in a fire would be the... ?? Come on, it's got a 3 band EQ, so what's not to like?1 point
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No, but I hear there's a new book out which might cover this kind-of stuff...?1 point
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One pickup, no electronics and the body is a slab of stained ash not the full, shaped and laminated hardwood sandwich. Then again a MK1 would be over £3500. Put my full blown Wal on front pickup only and wound the filtering off to see what a passive Pro might sound like. Not something I'd normally do. Certainly not the full Wal experience but not bad, especially if played near the bridge. Plus, Wal necks are nice and that alone would cost £1600 new; but there are Better basses at this kind of money I think. ..this for instance (lusted after one of these in the 1980s) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ibanez-Musician-MC900-bass-guitar-excellent/302831220965?_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIM.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D20160323102634%26meid%3D14d8e8bc047c4c04b38f6ee857da6953%26pid%3D100623%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D123037422806%26itm%3D302831220965&_trksid=p2047675.c100623.m-1 .1 point
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This is an absolute steal. Fantastic basses - I have the same in a less stealthy version and love it.1 point -
Jam nights are, in my experience, just self indulgent boredom. Endless guitar solos, sax solos, piano solos etc etc. Most of it seems to be 12 bar, some 8 bar if someone's feeling adventurous. Other than that if anyone tries anything outside that it all starts to fall apart because no one knows what the hell is going on. EDIT: even supposedly well known songs get completely smashed to bits. Someone, I think, suggested Stormy Monday. I don't know it, but the number of people who think it's a 12 bar. It does make for some funny moments when the one person who knows and probably suggested it is playing it right and everyone else is 12 barring it.1 point
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Really surprised this combo hasn't been sold. I really like the Taurus sound, it's punchy with great detail and dynamics. I've used Taurus amps for the last few years years and found them very reliable.1 point
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Beautiful. It just goes to show you the big disconnect between what is happening with regard to PA speakers and Bass cabs. For now, I can only see the only reason you'd want to go with a traditional bass cab, is for traditional looks. If you want to make your setup sound different, change what your pre is doing.1 point
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Had a similar experience with Parliament Funkadelic/George Clinton at the Roundhouse... Bassist was stood in front of two ampeg 8x10s and the sound was basically like a Fiat Uno with a subwoofer parked outside..> Way too loud so they had to scoop it to death. As an aside, i'm now wondering, i have a little amp (Warwick BC15.1) which makes a sound i like but is 15 watts and an 8" speaker. For gigs, what's the best thing to do, show up with it and take a DI out to PA (while ignoring the laughter of the sound person- if there is one!) or slave it to a bigger speaker? Or mic it, as i think part of what i like is the compression from the little speaker?1 point
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