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Since the demise of my regular slot in the rock band, I've been dabbling in a bit of mainstream jazz and latin stuff - trying to get a handle on walking bass but not finding anyone to give it a go with me. Actually, I did, but after saying they wanted me to play with them, they then wrote back and said they had no drummer so it was a no go. Hmmm. Anyway I went along to play bass at the local jazz jam. Very low key, low stakes stuff. Turns out that night there was nobody else on bass, so I had to cover the whole evening straight from the chord charts. On the strength of that I got asked to be the 'house band' the following month, do a dep on a gig last Sunday, to be the bass at the next jam and to join a jazz band as bassist. Shows you can fool a lot of the people some of the time. To be fair, I know the repertoire inside out - but as a listener, or a saxophonist. I'm less secure with all the walking bass patterns - I'm sure the low riders in the audience are cringing. But the drummer at the dep gig said how much he enjoyed playing with me - so there's that. I think the point of this is that I got over the imposter syndrome for a moment and made myself just do it.5 points
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Here you go.5 points
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I've had three custom builds over the last 15 years or so, and I've moved them all on for various reasons. They rarely turn out quite as you might expect. That's not to say they've been disasters, far from it, but I'm not sure the dream bass is really attainable, perhaps only a good compromise at best. To compound the problem, a few bass makers I've had dealings with have had rather rigid ideas of what a bass should be like, right down to the type of strings you should use. Some appear to only be willing to entertain making an instrument the way they think it should be, as opposed to the way you might happen to want it! Don't get me wrong, I'm not a luthier, so I'm very much up for taking advice on what may or may not work, but I've found it can be a bit of a tussle to get what you want sometimes. The fact I no longer have any of the customs I had made may indicate that some of my ideas were flawed, or my expectations were unrealistic, of course. My fourth custom bass arrives later this week! If anyone's interested, I'll let you know how it turns out...4 points
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Sandberg TT4 Super light. Mine is 6.58 lb / 2.9 kg It's fantastic.4 points
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I have a PA sub for sale at £550. I got an offer of £200 because all 2nd hand speakers are past their best. I told him he best not buy it then. He said no one will. Be prepared for dickheads too. Always post good pictures and indicate any faults/ damage. The other thing is courier. If you can arrange a courier, you will probably get a better price. I'm not sure about insuance with couriers as they are all different4 points
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A glorious mini fridge in perfect working order that comes with Roqsolid cover. Shows some signs of wear and is USA made. 4 ohms cab that is thunderous and has an amazing tone but is just not getting used anymore. Has been in safe storage for a while. South Wales area but willing to courier if you arranged it. Priced to sell. Cheers, Dave.3 points -
Yep, NBD.3 points
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For anyone who was here ten years ago, you may remember me and my blog. Under the old forum format and with the original Photobucket, there was a fair amount of content that was put up on here and I kept in touch with many of the members via PMs but with the change over, mine and everyone else's didn't make the transition and I sort of lost touch with those who were around at the time, along with all the information that went with it. The blog carried on but due to my personal circumstances, less content was posted but as of yesterday, the beginnings of my ramblings are now ten years old, with 250 posts. So, Hi and thank you to all those who have visited the blog over the years - I am now hoping to get it back into gear and put up more content. Bass and Guitar Collection Blog Anyone from days of yore, would be great to hear from you. Cheers.3 points
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I like it that he won't send you the wiring diagram, as if people are beating down his door for it3 points
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Will be covered in biro by the end of the week.3 points
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Next time use this...3 points
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Ready to start painting 🙂 First coat applied to the bottom.3 points
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For me it's just how ballsy it sounds. It is lacking in treble but, in a gigging situation, that doesn't really matter. And you can actually get more highs when you work out how. It's just a workhorse, no nonsense gigging amp, and at a sensible price. All you need and nothing you don't. Frank.3 points
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An Overwater PJ Custom with possibly the highest spec available and some extraordinary bespoke appointments. Completed in June 2018. Poplar Burl top on a two-piece centre-jointed alder body with black pinstripe (the second instrument I've owned with the Burl and from the same log as the facing on John Entwhistle's bass). The burl is also used for the facing of the headstock. Exquisite Birdseye maple board on a flame and Birdseye neck - the timbers used throughout this bass are some of the most beautifully figured that I've seen. Black hardware including the Overwater bridge and string retainer unit. The bass is passive (sort of) but has the Overwater/East buffer circuit. This works extremely well to deliver with extreme clarity (and boost) the core tone of the bass/pickups. The bass is supplied with two sets of pickups - the PJ set that it's currently wearing (in rectangular covers) and a humbucking set in similar covers. The bass is also supplied with its certificate and spotless/as new Overwater branded Hiscox case. There's a story to this for those interested. The bass was originally spec'd by an extraordinary aesthete of this parish - this man has an eye for detail beyond even mine (and I'm really picky). It was supplied originally with a personalised logo at the 12th fret and the whole build was extended as the purchaser pondered multiple detailed additions and enhancements throughout the build process. The result of the attention lavished on the bass by both the purchaser and Chris and his team was quite something to behold - the bass was also a seriously expensive investment (really expensive - somewhere around £3400 I believe). This is where I entered the scene in late 2018. The original purchaser had a change of heart and I picked up the bass at a good price. I'd decided that I was in need of a 34" scale that could be a racing machine... (yes, I know). I'm really a short-scale player but wanted a 34" that could play as easily and as fast as a shorty. The bass was everything that I'd hoped for, but in the search for absolute perfection (we're talking real margins here), I sent the bass back to Chris to have the logo replaced, have the frets dressed to facilitate a stupidly low-action, have the nut replaced with something really bespoke in connection with the latter, and have a set-up with super light strings (35-95) and an action down to the limits. Chris did all of this to a superb standard and charged me accordingly. I hate to think what the bass has had spent on it but probably somewhere around £3750 in total. Now, after a change of heart myself and the need to pay for a fretless, the bass is up for sale. I'm not particularly sentimental about basses but this is one that I really don't want to sell. It's been a major investment of time and cash and does exactly what I want, and the body has the most beautiful contouring that I've seen on a P (something that is really important to me - take a look at the images - there's an organic quality to the carving, the body is like a pebble washed over tens of thousands of years). So, that was quite a long way to go about it, but here are the basics: Precision body with PJ or double humbucker configuration (both sets of pickups supplied) Burl poplar top and headstock facing (with Birdseye scratch plate with a black laminate) Alder body - two-piece, highly figured timber Birdseye and flame maple neck with Birdseye maple fretboard - 22 fret 34" neck Black hardware including Overwater bridge unit and hipshot ultralite tuners Nut width approx 41mm (1.62") 19mm string spacing (adjustable) Passive but with Overwater/East buffer circuit (1 x 9v battery) Through body stringing Weight is around 8.8lbs (I think, I have no easy way of weighing accurately) - superb balance Supplied with Overwater branded Hiscox case, and original Overwater CoA As above, the bass is set-up with an extremely low action and d'Addario nickel rounds 35-95 - I find these to have a fairly low tension (a particular favourite). It is around 16 months old and in absolutely mint/as new condition... apart from one tiny, extremely shallow impression on the neck behind the 11th fret. This is a short line and is impossible to photograph, though it can be felt by rubbing a finger over it - it has no impact on playability and is barely there, I just want to mention it for full disclosure. I didn't do it and it seems to have been something that occurred when the bass was back in the Overwater workshop. It doesn't bother me at all and is truly tiny/insignificant. In sum, a beautiful, bespoke and custom bass with many really high-end and very well thought-through appointments. The instrument has had a lot of money spent on it. We all know about Overwater quality and this bass would grace any stage or studio (Overwaters record beautifully and thus are the choice of many pit players and studio professionals!) I'm not a massive fan of hyperbole in adverts, though I think this bass probably merits it. It looks stunning - it's my partner's favourite in terms of looks (and she's picky). It's one that she doesn't mind seeing on a stand around the house (and I happily oblige). The neighbour's cat also loves it (mine evidently couldn't care less). I think that £1650 is probably a very reasonable price and I'm taking quite a hit at this, thus I'm pretty firm on it. I'd prefer collection from Manchester, though I can ship at the buyer's expense and risk (I can check out insurance if necessary). I can ship to the UK, most of Continental Europe and the US. Any questions please just ask. Apologies for the fairly poor quality of the images - Manchester is devoid of light this morning (indeed, most mornings). If you need any further images, please just let me know.2 points -
This is a Fender precision USA Highway One Made in 2008. Thanks for the info on that Karl. It's in great condition as you can see from the photos. Couple of light blemishes, but really nothing too bad at all. Sounds exactly like you'd expect a P bass to sound! Currently strung with flats. Comes with spare torte pick guard, that I quite like too. Apparently these are meant to come with a different bridge. I don't have the original, only this one. Neck is pretty slim. Definitely not like a baseball bat. Happy for you to come try it out. Can courier, but at the risk of the buyer! Any questions, give me a shout.2 points -
I’m hovering over the warning button ⚠️2 points
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Mainly into off topic... 😂2 points
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Just to add, I took the drivers out and although they were Eminence, someone had used a knife to cut away the model no's on every one and the area that usually bears the model name on the magnet sticker was blank. They are a type of 16 ohm driver that look a bit like the beta (250w) and delta (350w) but with a mix of traits from both. The magnet was delta sized but the shape and design of the cone beta sized. Maybe some weird OEM custom job? The actual cab itself was manufactured by Carvin but I know for a fact that the speakers are aftermarket.2 points
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Thanks for all the help and insight guys. I also moved house the same week so everything has been a bit chaotic, hence the late update. Panic over. The lovely people at Lean (https://www.lean-business.co.uk/) sorted me out just in time as at that point the thread seemed to be pretty much in favour of replace>repair. Cannot recommend them enough, a really lovely couple. Gig went really well and the cab sounded monstrous all night pushed to extremes by the weird and noisy bands on the bill. As an aside, the mad squat party was far better organised than the two mainstream clubs we played last week. I'm going to attempt a fix on the damaged speaker, so will give it a go and update a little later down the line along with photos. I'm reasonably handy but not so with intricate/technical stuff, luckily it doesn't really matter if my patient doesn't pull through!2 points
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No, no don't do that, that wouldn't be right.2 points
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Nobody notices the bass player in a Jazz band unless he catches fire.2 points
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It will do exactly that fattening up thing. It'll add weight to the notes as well as volume compared with a 'normal' class D amp2 points
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I'm using PVA glue - all I mean is I give it 2 coats of glue on each bit, no need to let it dry first. They joints go together fine, no sanding of panels needed for me, as long as you have enough clamps. I'm just trying to avoid dry joins as its very absorbent ply.2 points
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Baffle painted with matt black spray paint bought in Proper Job. It came out more of an eggshell satin finish but I'm happy with it - it will match the satin Tuff Cab paint nicely 🙂2 points
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Monday morning bump! The Super Compact works great with lots of different amps. I know, I have used an Orange Terror, Mark Bass TTE500, Ampeg PF500, Ampeg PF50 with it!2 points -
Hi I can make it. will bring Ken Smith, Wal and Markbass ninja head and ninja cab2 points
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Its the sound more than the size. I've had loads of class D heads and this is the only one I've found that has proper slam to the sound - its got real girth,warmth and shake to it. Slightly unusual controls but after you've spent 10 minutes tinkering with it everything becomes easy to understand and dial in quickly. Its a bit treble shy but it's stupidly loud whilst staying clear and just getting bigger as you crank it up. I love my BB800. Oh and it fits in the front of a gig bag too....😉2 points
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He certainly is a lateral plucker!2 points
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I’ve managed to commandeer a bedroom on the top floor for my gear ( my wife got the ground floor office). Not pictured is the king size bed where I can often be found when practicing gets a bit too emotional.2 points
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I’m no expert but there is no way I’d be putting my bass in the hold in my M80. I got a dent in my Wal using it on the tube... Also regarding string tension. I’d leave it as it is. Reckon loosening them off would be worse for the neck as the truss rod would be straining against nothing... ... I’m sure someone who actually knows what they are talking about will be along in a minute though 😕1 point
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Hard to say from a photo alone, but it's likely that one valve may have been running hotter than the other. With an amp like this that's been out of use for years I'd really want to do more than visual checks before powering it up, like checking that the bias supply is present and correct on both EL34 sockets. But it might be wise to find someone who's familiar with doing this safely.1 point
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@Silverfoxnik - happy to help set up, provided I get away from home on time (harder to promise anything with a 6 month old!)1 point
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I have also used a coat of PVA to prime a porous surface before gluing and it does work well. My concern would be that the rebates are fairly tight even when dry fitted. The thickness of a layer of PVA (plus any possible expansion of the wood as mentioned by @Chienmortbb) might make it more difficult to close the joins effectively unless extra clearance was added by sanding first. Looking forward to hearing how @converse320 gets on and seeing the pictures.1 point
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I concur with all the positive comments above... total workhorse, huge power on tap, warm, fat, punchy, easy to find a great tone for pretty much any genre... sounds great with any cab but particularly suits my Barefaced Supercompact... possibly a bit too dark if you are keen on really sheeny highs otherwise a fantastic little head1 point
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Firstly its ridiculously light and small, but well built. Then it really does have a great sound, and more importantly lots of great sounds. The simple dials (that work together) are brilliant on the fly - turn it this way a bit, turn it that way a bit, yep that sounds right! None of that 10 band eq and cut and boost confusion - leave that to the sound guys. QSC are well known for quality and importantly reliability, so hopefully Quilter will continue that. Literally plug in, play, for right in the mix and sound good. Easy. Then it's a one hand lift out back to the car afterwards too!1 point
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As usual Andy, a work of beauty. To my eyes the back of the guitar is more attractive than the front. If the owner feels the same way, and wants to show it off, there may have to be a dynamic variation of the ZZ Top 'flip your guitar' routine. 😳😀1 point
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Absolutely gorgeous, and no doubt this must be a joy to play !1 point
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I've not to been to a BassBash for some time !! So I will try to get to this one if I'm not working! Can bring 2 of the following, D-Bird (purple shift) Anaconda Crusher CXE (green), Status King Bass Prototype #4 (left in photo) or Status Streamline. If anyone got a presence let me know. Trev.1 point
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I had exactly the same one, spectacular bass and it looks sick IRL.. I kinda want to buy one again 😏1 point -
I must admit, I don't think you can beat a set of gold hardware on a black bass.1 point -
Did you get it sorted @MonkeyTrick ?1 point
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Ok. i dont go reading all the threads on here, especially ones that dont interest me so i guess i missed it, silly me lol. What i can tell you is i ran a 2x12 with just one speaker in it for 3 gigs, and had no issues other than i was (and had to be) a bit quieter. It was that or be totally silent with no cab lol. I know its not how it should be done, but sometimes in an emergency you have to adapt and overcome. It was just an idea.1 point
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Glue alone might not hold well. Copydex looks to be a good adhesive, use it to glue a piece of business card over the hole and you should be good for a while, if not permanently. Do remove the driver to do the job, so you can push the bits of cone back into place from the back. From a cosmetic standpoint you could glue the patch to the rear of the cone, so it won't be a visible repair.1 point
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That’s the most inadvertent middle-aged euphemism i’ve ever heard! Go wash your flanges clean with soap!!1 point
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Perhaps - and that's actually what the longer allen key is effectively doing. The only way though, in either case, is to get your hand fully into the chamber with the soundhole around your wrist. It's a bit like squeezing your hand into a ladies bangle (so I'm told)1 point
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Here’s one from a couple of years ago. Now mostly full of child seats, scooters, partially completed homework, broken things I need to fix, etc. Thankfully I’m in the early stages of a garden build to house my habit. No kids or their associated rubbish will be allowed in there!1 point
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Bit of final sanding to do, but the neck is pretty much done: This shot is particularly for the member who "does like a nice volute". I hope it meets his approval1 point
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It is I, wobbling about at the Birmingham 02 back in Feb,1 point
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I dep with bands so I regularly get to play different styles of music. From blues rock to soul, blues funk, the old style R&B, pop covers from all eras, reggae, americana and ragtime. I love the variety and playing with good drummers in these styles improves my playing on every gig.1 point
