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Needless to say that I'm gutted to be selling this bass. It's the best I've ever played, never mind owned. A new family car has forced my hand here. Anyway.. 2014 Fender Custom Shop Relic '62 Precision in aged Olympic White with matching headstock. Select lightweight alder body, quarter sawn maple neck with a gorgeous rosewood fingerboard. Custom handwound pickups with beveled pole pieces which of course sound amazing - warmth and growl in spades. This bass is beautifully resonant and is unusually loud when played acoustically. Frets are in perfect condition (had them polished recently) and the action is low. It's wearing Dunlop Superbright steels which are a perfect match here imho. It weighs 8lbs exactly with the chrome covers on. Nut width is 1.75" I am the second owner of this CS, buying it from Project Music in Exeter in 2017. The neck feels amazing, so easy to play. I had the back of the neck stripped and then oiled and waxed by my luthier upon arrival. The case shows some signs of use now but still functions perfectly. Keys present and included. It needs to be mentioned that the relic job here is the best I've seen (I shopped around ALOT before I was happy to open my wallet), just superb. The checking to the finish really is something else. Whoever ends up with this will be very happy indeed. I will also be putting it up for sale on a few other sites so hopefully it will go quickly, before I change my mind and sell my kids instead.. £1900. Local collection preferred but I will ship it by courier at the buyers expense. I'm willing to part trade, with cash my way for another P with a used value of up to £750. Ideally a Fender Road Worn P or a G&L SB-1 could be negotiated but I'm open to ideas. It would have to be a lighter weight bass though, as my old back isn't what it was! Thanks for looking.8 points -
Oops how rude of me. Here is my alembic weapon of choice, that i picked up directly from Mica Wickersham at the alembic factory in California in 2012. Series II Europa.8 points
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Just been alerted to, and watched, part of an episode of 'The Repair Shop' on BBC1 this afternoon. It's a show where people bring in various artefacts with a story, and top pro's restore them. Today's featured a mid-60's Jazz bass, bought in by the son of Tony Wilson, bassist for Hot Chocolate until '76. Won't do any spoilers, but it'll be on catch-up, so worth a look!6 points
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A two timer.5 points
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I bet you're a wow with those Rorschach tests 😀 "Vot does zis ink blob remind you of?" "Sex" "Unt zis?" "Sex" "Unt zis?" "Sex again" "You seem to be obsessed mit sex!" "Me?! You're the one with all the dirty pictures!"5 points
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Please see the thread under " WAL - INFORMATION" as this has more pictures and details. In brief I was passed this WAL by the owner with the possibility of purchase. Serial No PB 1287 After lots of consideration I don't think I can make enough use of it to justify cost and I am not a collector. I mainly play double bass at present and have a good arsenal of fretted and fretless electrics if they are required. The owner acquired the bass second hand in Sept 1999 from Mansons - he has the invoice. He had rarely played it and it has spent most the the time as a wall hanging ..... this accounts for it's exceptionally good condition given age. Appears to date back to autumn 1979 and is active. Only cosmetic fault that I can find is a small depression in the laquer on the back - most probably a belt buckle pressure point. Visually almost impossible to see - check out photo please. I have not taken the front plate off and the electrics all seem to work through my amp. There is "crackle" present when turning the master volume pots but not present when playing. I suspect the electrics would benefit from a check over and service at WAL given instruments age. I have cleaned the fretboard, neck and wood finishes with Mansons lemon oil. There are some minimal string marks on fretboard. - Appears to be strung with quality fine flatwounds. Intonation is good all the way up the neck. Original case, a strap and dunlop strap locks. No trades or silly offers. Will consider sensible offers. Buyer to collect or arrange shipping. Most welcome to check over and try the bass - e mail me to arrange.4 points -
SOLD Original listing & pictures here:4 points -
Beutiful Fodera Imperial Matt Garrison layout 5 strings from 2014. Quilted Redwood Imperial 5 Elite MG Shape Unique Features This MG-shaped Imperial 5-string was built for a private customer and owner of multiple Foderas, and features an Ash body, Alder tone block, and Brazilian Rosewood fingerboard. The tone of this instrument is nuanced and well balanced with powerful, deep lows, a warm midrange, and articulate, singing highs. This bass also features a beautfiul Quilted Redwood non-solid top with matching pickup covers and an Ebony ramp. As if that weren’t enough, the 3-piece Maple neck was was built with a Flame center for added flair! Quilted Redwood Imperial 5 Elite MG Shape - Fodera Specs for the Quilted Redwood Imperial 5 Elite MG Shape: Body Woods Imperial (MG Shape) Ash Body Alder Tone Block Quilted Redwood Top (Non-Solid) Neck Woods Brazilian Rosewood Fingerboard 3-pc. Hard Rock Maple Abalone Dot Inlays Construction Specs Birth Date – January 2014 Neck-Through Construction 34″ Scale Length 5 String Configuration (17.5mm Spacing) 24 Frets (Large) Electronics Options Fodera / Pope Custom 3-Band Preamp Fodera / Duncan Dual Coils Imperial Control Layout3 points
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Short scale and long scale series 2s;3 points
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Sterilise well and superglue that mother closed!3 points
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The material(s) a solid stringed instrument is made out of will have some effect on the vibration characteristics of the string, but in the overall scheme of things this is fairly trivial compared with the other factors that have a more significant effect on tone.3 points
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You will want an 8 ohm cabinet which when paired up with the internal 8 ohm speaker will give a 4 ohm load2 points
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Why not spend an afternoon giving them a proper clean? I find it really satisfying and it helps the equipment remain functional and reliable.2 points
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My newly acquired '83 Aria Pro II SB-R60 complete with original case. Also alongside it's siblings, the twin pickup SB-R80 and soon to be restored Zebrawood SB-R150.2 points
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I value the expert knowledge across the BC group. You can be sure you'll get a balanced and more important an honest opinion from people on here. I know a lot of that is down to personal taste but if you find others with similar tastes or views then it helps you make that big decision if changing things around. Is that not what BC is all about. Helping each other along the road of bass. ? Dave2 points
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Fixed.2 points
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You've got me there2 points
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Beautiful! It always surprises me that more P basses don't have matching headstocks, it really suits them IMO2 points
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Er. Parts bin special? A medley of greatest (s)hits?2 points
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Looks great to me! There aren't enough PPs in the world. And that blue with the maple neck is gorgeous.2 points
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I used to wheel a 4x12 Fender Bassman cabinet over 2 miles across town, with head and bass in a shopping trolley!2 points
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Child's drawing, you say??2 points
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Just had payment taken and delivery date moved to this Friday for a copy ordered on the 7th Jan...good luck to those still awaiting confirmation!2 points
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Thats the point - all 3 have their strengths. Kemper is still the only one out there that has the ability to profile - and that will continue to be it's USP... and the fact that the professional profiles are so so so good and so cheap, that particular platform is always going to have a strong fanbase... Kempers vision was actually pretty stunning - the hardware is now getting on a bit... but they are still wringing the most out of the DSP in there and with the official editor coming along shortly, I would image the interest will increase one again as I believe that was one of the Achilles heals of that particular unit. There always seems to a strong wrestle between AxeFx and Helix... and price always comes up. But as stated above, you have a relatively small operation trying to compete with a large operation, so it's no surprise that the costs are higher. It all depends on how you look at things though - AxeFx and Helix (and Kemper) gives you a vast arrange of amp tones and Fx, in a portable package, without the risk of valve failure, at the price comparable to a boutique amp with a few boutique pedals. When you look at it like that, they are pretty cheap.2 points
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To me modelling is a bit of a red herring. I don't care how accurate a particular amp/cab/fx sim is. All I care about is can I get a sound I like out of it. So the user interface and the connectivity is far more important than the realism of the sims.2 points
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Exactly. My firm IEM BassHanger Ltd. already have many orders coming in. Follow this space! 😁2 points
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Stewart Ward, of Session amps fame, recounts how changing necks on a Telecaster (sorry guys) changed its tone significantly. The stiffness of the necks, due to differing thicknesses, seemed to be the deciding factor, not body material.2 points
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Slap bass has no practical application in life or good music. It’s like learning to rap in Latin - technically impressive but entirely pointless.2 points
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The materials and construction will affect the acoustic tone, but the pickups don't hear those vibrations emanating from the wood itself, as you say they are not microphones. But the vibration of the string is affected by the system it is connected to or coupled with, as said by fellow engineer @Thunderpaws up above. For instance, certain wider grained softer woods can result in a dulled high end, as the intermingling wooden fibres with microscopic gaps inbetween can dampen higher frequencies, just as when you add a foam mute to your bridge. Hence the differences often heard between rosewood and maple boards.2 points
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For sale due to new endorsement deal, will courier via UPS (included in price) A cab that needs no introduction in this forum, good condition throughout with a couple of scuffs here and there, but no torn tolex, looks smart. Grab this legendary cab for a great deal, and delivered to your door. The NV412 is an exciting new addition to the Bergantino NV range. With their classic "Old School" tones in a superb high end modern sealed cabinet design with state of the art speakers and construction. This new cabinet has less high mid than the 610 but more low mid bass push. The high end is smooth and defined and the mids come through with ease. The low end is powerful yet controlled, even at very high volumes, which is part due to the sealed cabinet design. With the great combination of speed, weight and classic warmth, this is fast becoming another "must have cab" from Bergantino! This cab loves power and will thrive with large S/S or tube amps of 1000w +. Bergantino NV412 specifications: •4 x 12" woofers with vented pole pieces •power handling - 800 watts rms •frequency response: 45hz - 4.5khz •2 x 1/4" and 2 x neutrik connectors •sensitivity: 103db 1watt/1metre •impedance: 4 ohms •dimensions: 36"H x 24"W x 15"D •dimensions: 91.44cm x 61cm x 39.4cm •weight: 108lbs/49Kgs •tilt-back casters1 point -
Bargain Buy. Very little used in mint condition with Hot Covers soft case Key Features Alain Caron Signature 3-Way Travel Cabinet 12 Inch Speaker Delivers Great Projection & Punch Includes 1 Inch Coil Compression Tweeter For Defined Tone 5 Inch Midrange Custom Speaker Provides Exceptional Clarity Road-Ready Chassis Provides Unsurpassed Reliability The Markbass Traveller 123 Alain Caron Signature has been specially designed in collaboration with jazz bassist Alain Caron. Featuring a 12 inch speaker, along with a 1 inch coil compression tweeter and a 5 inch mid-range custom speaker, players can enjoy endless hours of full bass tone. Like other models from Markbass, this sturdy cab comes equipped in a classic road-ready chassis, for the ultimate performance and reliability. The Traveller 123 Alain Caron Signature cabinet is a 3-way cab, featuring an incredible 800W power handling, and is sure to deliver warm and punchy bottom end with unsurpassed definition and clarity. Full Description View Full Description Specifications Series: Traveller 123 Alain Caron Signature Impedance: 8 Ohms Speaker Size: 1 x 12'' & 1 x 5'' Tweeter: 1'' Coil Compression Tweeter Bass Port: Rear Power Handling: 800W RMS (AES Standard) Crossover Frequencies: 1.5kHz / 5.5kHz Frequency Response: 40Hz - 20kHz Sensitivity: 99dB SPL Weight: 46.73lbs / 21.2kg Width: 14.9'' / 380mm Depth: 17.12'' / 435mm Height: 23.22'' / 590mm With HOTCOVERS Soft case1 point -
Rebops are great, but they are not a Euro. They are a very different beast. They are significantly lighter, have a much thinner (front to back) neck, and can be a little unbalanced, but I don’t find it an issue. Due to having passive HZ’s along with being bolt on, they are much tamer than a Euro, and I have TI flats on mine which gives it an amazingly mellow sound. I have used it to play blues and country and is a much better fit than either of my euro’s are. My only gripe is that they don’t put genuine Schaller tuners on the rebop, and it also has a plastic nut in lieu of brass which can make them a feel a little bit cheap. I fixed this by putting a set of USA hipshot ultralites. If you aren’t a Spector junky like me, I’m sure you could argue your way out of a rebop, they may look like a Euro, but they are quite different. There would be a multitude of other basses out that might be suitable for your needs. For me though, I love the NS shape, so to have a bass in that shape with a slightly different tonal pallette than a Euro, I’ll never get rid of mine and absolutely love it!1 point
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Here is a link to the episode : www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/m0004b871 point
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Whoever bought the Walkabout got a great amp. I just got mine, one of the last brand new ones and I believe it's one of the best hybrid amps ever made. I'd choose it over many of the current offerings, of which I've owned a few!1 point -
Good point - I'm thinking it's one of these auto match things though that some sellers use - so without human intervention this will sit there unsold until another algorythym notes that it's not selling then put's it up for £27.50...!1 point
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Earlier Overwater strings were indeed made by Picato, but they must have changed supplier now as Picato went out of business a few years ago now. I know that they haven't found a new supplier for flats they like yet.1 point
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Its just good to have different points of view on a bass. Yep we are all different and like different things and that's how it should be or we might all sound like the same bass player. Think a healthy and helpful discussion is what i enjoy most on BC and having only recently purchased my Sandberg its probably that little bit more interesting for me. I had tried various Sandbergs over the past couple of years but were more than i was willing to pay for a project bass at that time. Gonna be a while before i get round to changing things on my basses but when i do i'll mention it on BC to get opinions or i might ask for advice before i do anything. I'm also considering changing the pickups on my Overwater J4 (its not the Tanglewood version. Chris put it together specially for me not long after buying my custom fretless 6er so it has no numbers on it) I just find the pick-ups a bit weak on the low end lack of depth. Still not sure tho as i like basses to stay as they were when i bought them Mmmmm dilemma.1 point
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i'm not sure if it was the case for the nickel roundwounds but the overwater flats were made by Picato as far as i can remember, i bought sets from both brands a few years back and they were identical in feel and tone. (in fact i only bought the Overwater ones as the 5 string Picato sets were more expensive than the overwaters and someone on here told me they were the same)1 point
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I've used a Thomann own brand case (Thon) for about 4 years with mine. It's great! Not sure if it has shock mounts etc but it rarely moves off the top of my cab flightcase, either at gigs or in transit, so this isn't really a requirement.1 point
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This chap surely..... Some interesting lessons by him out there1 point
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Mine went to a Glasgow rehearsal place couple of year back. That was actually my 2nd one.bought the first from Grants in Edinburgh early 80's. The old Alexander's buses had a storage area for them,often hijacked by women with prams 😄1 point
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Haha, fair point, but I have to say almost all of our gigs are ground level. On occasion where there have been stairs, we've even been lucky enough to have a lift. I know none of this is guaranteed in which case, where I know beforehand, I can always bring my lighter Eden combo instead. 💪 💪1 point
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Stairs. That’s all I’m saying... 😁1 point
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As the list stands- all room costs plus some extra for food and bits are covered1 point
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I always think of "covers" as being the player's version of the song and not the "original" (if there is such a thing) public known version. Lesson or instructional videos, IMHO, should very closely reflect the public known version. If I am looking to learn a song from You tube, I would pretty much avoid a "cover" version unless it is very close to (to my ears) the "original" (again, whatever that means). I do agree with Mykesbass' post above though. PS Having watched a little more of the video, it is awful!1 point
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An alternative, more visually pleasing approach would be to tie a large, colourful helium balloon to the headstock. The more neck heavy the bass, the bigger the balloon. Thunderbirds generally need a giant rainbow coloured unicorn. 😎1 point
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Welcome on board Bill!1 point
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Fresh off the plane. One for flats, one for rounds.1 point
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Looks at pics Reads quote again Looks at pics again 🤔 😂1 point
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