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Yesterday morning I had the amazing chance to play the Holy Grail (for me) of bass - a 1960 Fender Jazz What an incredible bass, and a wonderful piece of history. It belonged to the the owner of my favourite music store, who sadly passed away in 2016, but his wife still owns it. All original, and he had it strung with medium gauge flatwounds, which were nicely broken in, and it played and sounded incredible. Needless to say I was pretty stoked to have the chance to play such a bass, definitely a day I’ll remember for a very long time! Here’s the beast in question (pic attached). Cheers, Ryan12 points
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I frequently remove my fretting hand from the neck in order to point at random strangers in the audience and wave to them, thus conveying to my band-mates the (false) impression that those at whom I am pointing are my own personal fan-base and have come to see me perform. I have pulled this flanker on many, many occasions and can recommend it as an effective tactic for establishing psychological dominance over otherwise unbiddable guitards and front-persons.12 points
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Stevie Wonder..?9 points
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A great Yamaha bass from the late 80’s - I currently have 2 of these and 5 other Yamaha BB’s. These are honestly some of the best basses you can get for not silly money. I fully intended to keep both of my 1100s but sometimes life gets in the way so this is last in, first out. This came to me last month and got a full clean, set up and polish - it’d been used plenty but not cleaned much 🤣 It’s a little bit livelier sounding than the sunburst one I have - that one is a few years older and has slightly different pickups. These are great p/j basses with active or passive modes. The two big knobs are volume/tone (only functions in passive mode) Little knobs are bass/middle/treble. Big switch is pickup selection. Little switch is active/passive toggle. If the single 9v battery fails mid gig, no stress - this bass works in passive without the battery in the circuit. Some age related marks and play wear, but it’s 31/32 years old and has been played. Nothing structural or catastrophic. The case is of the same era - it’s a typical box type case - not sure if it’s the original yamaha supplied one, but looks similar to ones I’ve seen from the era. Weighs 9.2lbs, balances really well. The 1988 is a weird one, same body shape as the mid 80’s bb’s, but the pickups from the 90’s model - you normally see the early ones in black or sunburst and the 90’s ones in a red burst. So white aren’t all that common. I’d prefer collection in Manchester M27, and as I’ve got little ones at home I won’t be doing deliveries or meet ups in Asda car park up the motorway etc - I do love being invited to meet, but have experienced people not turning up etc in the past so just flat refuse now. Shipping would have to be insured - so would be quite expensive, or you can arrange at your own expense/risk. I’d pack the bass well, but couriers have their way. open to discussion on shipping neck off minus case. No shipping out of EU as this bass has a rosewood fingerboard and may be subject to CITES even though it’s 30+ years old. Can’t say trades are an option as cash needs to be diverted elsewhere. Paypal gift transfer (or fees covered) and Bank Transfer will do. Cash if you’re collecting is cool.8 points -
How are you with back-handed compliments..? I'm not a fan of riff-based heavy metal 'grinding' stuff, so take it as meaning that you're very close to the authentic sound if I state that I'd definitely switch stations if this came up on the car radio. I got my dose 'back in the day', with friends' record collections, John Peel shows, and divers clubs and festivals, and have no wish to be reminded of those prehistoric moments. Well done, then, on being true to one of the genres that I prefer the least. Excellent recording quality, excellent execution, mandatory incomprehensible lyrics squirted out in fine fashion; what's there to like..? Wishing you every success with your chosen path, hoping that it doesn't cross mine. There..! I hope the flattering aspect of this comes across; you're doing what you do very well indeed; so well that I wouldn't listen to it for more than a few long (oh, so long...) seconds. Well done. (And 'Yes, I'm old' ...)6 points
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As the mighty Derek Smalls said, playing open strings leaves your left hand free to punch the air. Game over!6 points
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is it just me or does anybody else find it irritating when bassists take their hand off the neck when playing an open string, usually with a 'look at me aren't I clever' look on their faces? when it's exactly the opposite to being clever.5 points
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recorded at Homefire studios Harrogate. Please feel free to comment weather you like it or not,all feedback is very welcome, I love my bass tone on here,it really kicks derrière & DI'd straight to the desk from my Darkglass AOU If you live in the Harrogate are you can check us out at Bilton Working mens club this evening cheers5 points
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I've done it. Foot on a monitor, pointing at the crowd, rock face engaged. I felt like a god5 points
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Are you sure it wasn't a Tangleword guitar? That would explain it.5 points
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REM's Michael Stipe Just Made His Big Comeback And Some Bass Players Are Furious With Him Stipe: "You only need one hand to play bass"4 points
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I'd buy it but neither of my bands play Dancing in the Moonlight so it's no use to me.4 points
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And during the first verse of Honky Tonk Women, I take both hands off the bass and clap ostentatiously. I want everyone to know that I haven't forgotten to start playing - there is no bass on the verse and I'm deliberately not playing. Top tip - do not attempt this without strap locks 😁4 points
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In your pipe and smoke it.4 points
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How else are you going to grab a bite of your pasty/pie/fish & chips if you don't let go now and then? 😃4 points
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Musicman Big Al 5 SSS £975 Candy apple red 5 string with maple neck. 3 pickups with selector switches, 4 band eq, 18v active/passive with passive tone. Very versatile bass, see review below. Comes with original Musicman hard case. Schaller strap lock buttons fitted and Thomastik JF345 Jazz Flats. This bass has been gigged a fair bit with some mojo to the neck finish and some minor dings/scrapes to the body (shown in pictures). Bass is in Bangor, NI. Will post, buyer to arrange postage. No trades at this time. Bass Whisperer review here: My feedback here: Specs: Construction: Bolt-on (5-bolts) Weight: 4-string: 9 lbs, 3 oz (4.17 kg); 5-string: 9 lbs, 10 oz (4.36 kg) (varies slightly) Body Wood: African Mahogany Body Finish: High gloss polyester Bridge: Standard Music Man® chrome plated, hardened steel bridge plate with stainless steel saddles Pickguard: Standard: Black or White; Optional: Shell, White Pearloid, Vintage White Pearloid, or Black Pearloid. Scale Length: 34? (86.4 cm) Neck Radius: 11? (27.9 cm) Frets: 22 High profile, wide Neck Wood: Select maple neck Fingerboard: Fretted – maple or rosewood; Fretless – Pau Ferro with or without inlaid fretlines Neck Finish: Gunstock oil and hand-rubbed special wax blend Neck Colors: Standard – Natural; Optional – Matching painted headstock Tuning Machines: Custom Music Man, lightweight with tapered string posts and ergonomic design Truss Rod: Adjustable Electronic Shielding: Graphite acrylic resin coated body cavity Controls: Passive preamp: 500kohm volume and 250kohm tone – .047µF tone capacitor; Active preamp: 4-band EQ – 25kohm volume, treble, high-mid, low-mid, bass Switching: Single Pickup – 2-way push button active/passive selector, 2-way push button series/parallel selector; Triple Pickup – 3 x 2-way push button pickup selector, 2-way push button active/passive selector Pickups: Standard – Single Humbucking with ceramic magnets; Optional – Triple Single coil Neodymium magnets3 points -
SOLD is an original issue Fender Nate Mendel Signature Precision bass. The neck is very playable, with a slimmer C profile, and 7.25" radius rosewood fretboard The pickup is a Seymour Duncan SPB-3 Quarter Pounder It has a Leo Quan BADASS II high-mass bridge. The body is in a roadworn Candy Apple red finish, All subtlety aged to fit in with the 70s feel. It comes in a padded Fender gig bag with all the case candy tags etc as well as the all important FF neck plaCollection from Oakham LE153 points -
I suspect the mistake a lot of you more, ahem, sedentary bassists are making is assuming we're 'showing off' or 'trying to be cool' rather than just having fun or getting carried away. I don't quite know why what someone else chooses to do while playing bass should upset you in any way, or affect you at all really, but each to their own.3 points
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I'm afraid I commit both of the sins highlighted in this thread. And i do so knowingly and with a big, cheesy, look-at-me grin on my face. But then, what I do in the privacy of my own house, in front of my own mirror is nobody's business but mine. I'd never do it at a gig though.....3 points
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What if it's to stick two fingers up at the drummer without interrupting your playing? I do this a lot.3 points
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What about if you take your left hand off for a second to relieve carpal tunnel pins and needles, then notice someone with a camera while your simultaneously catching your breath after being too energetic and the resulting photo just looks like you want to kill someone. I was really enjoying this gig as well, honestly 😁3 points
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This has sold now. How do I know? Because it's currently residing in my studio!3 points -
Ms Thorn is clearly unaware of the appropriate height at which one's bass should be slung if one wishes to avoid carpal tunnel syndrome. A hobbyist's error.3 points
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I recently sold and shipped an Ashdown 4x10. As stated previously, protective cover then the usual suspects of bubble wrap and cardboard. However to avoid what was a very cumbersome weighty lump being mishandled and to help the drivers and guys at the various handling depots, I cut holes in the sides where the handles were and placed signs all over it instructing said people to use them. Seemed to do the trick. If you make it easier for them, you’ll reduce the risk of it being hurled around.3 points
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Well I don't know about you guys, but conseve potato is one of the first things I look for in an instrument.3 points
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One particular gig I left an entire band behind. Sometimes you just outgrow people. ☹️3 points
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I think I was guilty of doing this until my brief period of playing Thunderbird basses. The neck dive into my pints cured me.3 points
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I admire you. I have never managed to make snow patrol anything but abjectly boring...😩3 points
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We NEVER have to try to be cool.3 points
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Probably a chance to stretch their arms, let the muscles relax for a moment3 points
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Selling this reissue of a Burns Nu-Sonic short scale bass in excellent condition. Picked it up last year just to try out as I found an old picture of my dads band and he had one. It plays and sounds great and comes with a fitted Burns hardcase too. Very easy to play with the 30” scale and it weighs only 6.9lbs! It’s the earlier reissue too with the original style headstock instead of the newer batwing style one. Specs: • Short Scale 30 inches • Body - Basswood • Neck - Maple • Frets - 21 • Pickups 2 x Nu-Sonic bass • Controls 2 x volume and one tone • 3 way pickup selector • Nut width 42mm • Bridge top loading • Weight 6.9lbs • Finished in Polyester Cherry Red The bass is located in Cork in Ireland.2 points -
I was told in the studio that by feeling the ramp below your fingers it stops you digging in too much and forces you to play with a lighter touch 🙂2 points
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The point is if you are putting on a rock show there needs to be an element of ‘show’. Therefore, you should try to develop some degree of stagecraft. This may include the singer being able to engage with the audience, the band making eye contact with punters, the guitar (or bass) player throwing a few shapes, the drummer twirling the odd drum stick, or even, the bass player taking his hand off the neck when it doesn’t need to be there. I think that the pretext of the OP is that he doesn’t like anyone who is a better player than him or has a better command of stagecraft. I suspect this goes far beyond bass playing and he also probably hates anyone who has a bigger car or eats olives, etc.2 points
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That looks absolutely stunning! Here’s a pic of a much younger me, reunited for quick play with a 61 Jazz Bass that I’d played a few years earlier. It changed everything for me that first time round and lead to me buying my first pre CBS basses. This 61 was always the special one for me.2 points
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I was a bit disappointed in my band today... We do 1 cover - "Don't Dictate", the punk classic by Penetration. So far I've managed to get the bass line from Cameo's "Word Up" into the intro, and to play the guitar line from Nirvana's "Come as you are" as the bass line during the verse. But when I tried to get the guys'n'gal to start it with the riff from "My Sharona" they said it was silly... It's a shame as next I was ready to shoe-horn Parliament's "Flashlight" in as a break.2 points
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I don't even like B.S. but I liked that. They deserve a bigger audience with more beer, Mr Del-Var? 👍2 points
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Open strings are a chance for some major pointing at the audience.2 points
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Never heard it phrased like that before, but it is certainly more relevant for bass players than 'wearing left or right' 😂2 points
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here's a mobile phone video from last nights gig2 points
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Just depends which side your stack is, with your pasty/pie/fish & chips keeping hot on top of your valve amp 😃2 points
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Hahaha! It's the best lit workspace in my flat... and obvs also doesn't matter if I get glue or paint or whatever on it... anyway! Part 2: top and bottom mock-up:2 points
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Haha thanks Paul. The other Jack Sabbath recordings are from when I first joined the band after quitting the country band. They were just rough recordings all done in just a few hours,I didn't really have a suitable rig then either. We are planning on recording some more tracks soon so they will replace the old ones on our website. Hopefully we may get a gig nearer you in the future too,our gig last night was immense. Thank you 🤘2 points
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Well, I'm banking on MrsAndyjr1515 taking eldest daughter and tiny grand-daughter for a (pushchair) walk this afternoon - I want to use the extractor-linked thicknesser in the cellar to slim down the (now) two pieces of mahogany/Sapele - AND IT MAKES A HELL OF A LOT OF NOISE THAT SHAKES THE FOUNDATIONS But I've made myself useful in the short spells between this morning's baby chaos. For the bridge height/neck angle, etc I always draw everything full size nowadays. Such stuff is absolutely critical with a set neck...and this build really does end up being a effectively a removeable set neck . Basically, I draw a string line from the nut at 'normal' action above the last fret and also another line assuming the string was sitting on the frets. From the latter line, I then mark the positions that the bridge bottom would set at, assuming the saddles are at their lowest point. On @fleabag 's Schaller bridge, because there is an optional 3mm spacer, there are actually two possible positions. From these measurements, and knowing the thickness of the walnut top and the purpleheart middle splice, I can then work out whether the neck should sit on the top of the Sapele, or on top of the purpleheart above the Sapele or somewhere in between the two. It works out that if the heel of the neck sits flat on the Sapele, with then the purpleheart and walnut surrounding the heel, then the bridge without spacer should have the strings just touching the frets with the saddles at their lowest point. Here's my to-scale side view drawing with both the neck end and the scale saddle position marked in actual positions vs the plan view above. Should work out OK. So I now can work out the thickness of the Sapele and hence waiting for my moment to start up the Makita and shake some foundations!2 points
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With a complimentary fork lift truck of course (I think Thomann have a buy-one-get-a-fork-lift-truck-free offer on at the start of April to shift some old SVT stock...)2 points
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I think maybe he used this: http://www.archimedes-lab.org/carolino.html "to craunch a marmoset"2 points
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As soon as I start to play I get psychological itchy noise syndrome. I can't wait for an open string section to come around so I can have a good scratch. Thank God I'm not an astronaut!2 points
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I've left the bridge cover on my '66.2 points
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Haha, I was doing this only last week playing 'It's Only Rock n Roll' - lots of open Es in that. What I lack in musical ability, I try to make up for in theatrics. I like to think I usually get away with it 😁😎2 points
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This guy is the absolute biz. Mind you, I understand he's been playing since he was four....... Here he is with Donyea Goodman showing us what we could be doing. His phrasing is remarkable.2 points
