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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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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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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
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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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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
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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
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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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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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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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Mesa Boogie Walkabout Head If you're reading this you know all about these legendary heads, great vintage tone, complex mids, brilliant EQ etc UK voltage Good Condition Serviced by Jon Dickinson of Dickinson amps and has only had 10 gigs on it since I'm in Crystal Palace but I travel a lot for gigs so try me for a meet up no postage no trades1 point
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Thanks @itu, some good info there and I'll watch the clip later when I've got some peace and quiet. @Reggaebass, I know what you mean. There's something 'mad scientist' about them that this glowing glass tube is amplifying my sound.1 point
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As with anything in the world, there's always someone out there who digs it, no matter how inexplicably. While they may not be to everyone's taste, at least Wishbass and Krappy Guitars have their own wonky, rustic charm. His ones always have an air of that dog out of American Dad, with his eyes replaced with his balls! Hang on... This one.1 point
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Great track! I’ve been listening to it for years and actually never noticed those effects until this thread lol1 point
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Hi Folks, With only 2 weeks to go, here are the programme details for the 13th Basschat South East Bass Bash!! Date: Sunday 20th October 2019 Time: 10am - 5pm Entry: £10 (for the 12 year running - how's that for value for money!) Venue: Jubilee High School, Surrey, School Lane, Addlestone, Surrey KT15 1TE Venue Link: Venue website Map link: Streetmap link Workshops/Guest Speaker: 12.30pm: Pete Stroud We're really pleased to confirm that the very talented @mybass a.k.a. Pete Stroud (see attached photo) will be with us this year's Bash to talk to us about his career, or as he describes it: "...an informal look into a players past music trip through to how and why I started building basses that I use all the time now." Pete's very impressive CV includes playing with: Roger Chapman (Family), Chris Thompson (Manfred Mann), Moody Marsden Band (Bernie and Micky were Whitesnake guitarists) and also in their solo projects, Toyah Wilcox, Paul Williams' 'Blue Thunder' (Alan Holdsworth singer), Peter Green Splinter Group (yes THAT Peter Green), Buddy Whittington (Texan guitarist ex John Mayall. Some of the guests on stage with these bands include Carlos Santana, Popa Chubby, Hubert Sumlin, Steve Miller, John Mayall, Mick Taylor and a few others! And he's also worked for Korg and Marshall at the London and Frankfurt trade shows. Pete says that over the years he 'found the need' to start building my own basses due to the lack in the early years to find a decent playing action fretless bass in a shop. This has been both very costly and enjoyable!! Pete is still a very busy bassist in the UK, notably with Blues Award winner The Papa George Band (www.papageorge.co.uk) and Bad Influence (www.badinfluence.org.uk). Some good YouTube footage here: Other workshop ideas: If anybody wants to put together a workshop at short notice, that's be great. Here's a list of the ideas put forward so far: Best In Show P Bass Shoot Out Full Band environment bass test Blindfold bass test Blindfold P Bass test Cab dispersion/distance test Introduction to IEM I think the 'Best In Show idea is great by the way, so am thinking how we could make that work.. Other important info: Room layout will be something along the lines of the last couple of years with the large Hall area as the space where you can all set up & compare (loudly) your own gear, the Theatre for Workshops, the Jam Room (hopefully with the mighty Paul on drums) .... And in the Foyer will be the reception desk, Refreshments, the Gear for Sale section and the Raffle Prizes table Spaces: The Theatre for Workshops Side Room/quiet Room - smaller number of rigs in here makes it a little easier to talk & play The Jamming Room for jamming with drummers (and other strange non-bass playing people) The Main Hall (where you can set up your gear and make some low frequency vibrations) The Foyer - Refreshments, Gear For Sale table & The Raffle About Costs....Every year, it costs about £185 for the hire of the venue plus an amount for some public liability insurance cover therefore to cover those basic costs we have to charge £10 per head entrance fee to one and all. As stated before many times, it's been £10 since the event started back in 2007, so it really is fantastic value for money! Charities: We will donate all profits from the day to a worthy cause or two, probably in exactly the same way we did last year. Refreshments will be available on the day for a small charge of course which will help increase the profits and keep everyone happy! Last year, as ever, Hamster & Mrs Hamster (a.k.a. Sarah) did all the work on that and have offered to do so again, so many thanks in advance to them! How you can Help/Get Involved What would be really helpful from everyone who's interested in participating on the day is: 1. Donations of raffle prizes 2. Volunteers to help out on the day Thanks to all those who've already said they're attending - it's much appreciated and we look forward to seeing as many more of you who want to come along on the day! The South East Bass Bash Team1 point
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Got the speaker baffle done today, it went quite well, if not a bit noisey for a Sunday afternoon, what with all the routing involved! I need to drill the holes for the front baffle to locate and hang, and I need to get some of those T-nut things for fitting the speaker, as that's what the bloke at Vintage Blue does, I thought I'd follow his example, he looks like he knows! http://vintage-blue.com/products.html1 point
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I have rehearsed and gigged with the bass now, in fact I'm using it for a lunchtime gig tomorrow. So far I've replaced the pickup, it was originally an Entwistle but I tried a generic one that I got from AxesRus a few years ago that I liked due to it's big dynamic range. It's a bit clearer than the Entwistle too. It cut's through nicely without being too loud, great in the folk rock band I'm with tomorrow but not big enough for the country rock trio that I also play in. I've replaced the strap buttons with piano frame bolts (they hold the frame to the case) , this extends the position of the strap and improves balance. I can't stand those piddly little screws! There is no way these bad boys are working loose.1 point
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Some slightly good news is that most speaker connectors are the spade ones, so don’t need any soldering; provided you (or your chosen tech) can find a replacement driver it’s less than an hour’s work and can be done with a simple screwdriver. In the meantime Skank’s advice is spot on. Hope you get sorted.1 point
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Ready for sea trials! I still need a jack plate and strap buttons but I couldn't resist posting some pictures, I'm really pleased with the look and feel of it. I'm going to play it for a while and see what refinements are required.1 point
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A friend of mine is a bass player in a heavy metal band , and has said I can step in and play a few tunes if I want, I might try it just for the experience 🙂1 point
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I don't think I've ever quit a band. However I've been in a few that simply fell apart. No structure, members on different pages, no real committment. Blue1 point
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I think most quit bands because they joined the wrong band in the first place or the direction of the band changed so dramatically they no longer meet your band requirements. Blue1 point
