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Just traded in this wonderful old Tobias from the early 90s. It is No. 1107 and therefore one of the sought after builts from Michael Tobias himself before he transferred the production to Gibson. I played more of these wonderful basses about 15-20 years ago and this bass performs extraordinarily well too. Although today I am not more into the small 17mm spacing so I offer it here for sale or trade again. Specs: Figured Bubinga top and back 9-pc Through-Neck with Wenge and Purpleheart stringers, asymmetrically shaped ! Figured Pau Ferro board 34“, 17mm 5.1 kg Original Bartolini pickups and preamp OHSC The finish of the bass has some of the typical imperfections from that era. At the early 90s the regulations for poly finishes in US had become much more restrictive so Michael had to experiment with new lacquer process. So there are some air pockets (?) under the surface. Please look at the pics. Otherwise it looks wonderful, plays like butter and sounds very responsive, yet organic and warm. Asking 2500 GBP plus shipping from Germany. The bass has been offered from another fellow BCer months ago - here is the link to the original thread:6 points -
Just realized I haven't posted the pic of my latest Cobia on here, oh well here goes. Might as well put them both on for good measure.5 points
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This is a killer combination. Love it. Ashdown Little Bastard Two Barefaced One10s ACG Finn 5 Obligatory arty shot5 points
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I know. I've been perusing his auctions on and off and am puzzled as to what he's filled the holes in this bridgeplate with! Raisins??4 points
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I can't stand the Foo Fighters but it seemed apt. Apparently I'm addicted to building basses. I started this one while waiting for the finish to dry on the last one! It's semi hollow - maybe a little less than semi - I've left quite a lot of wood in place, it seems. It's 30" scale, and it's going to have a big MM style humbucker on it. I've also decided it's going to have flat wound strings on it, which wouldn't really be worth noting at this stage except that I read somewhere that through-body stringing is not ideal for flat strings, so I'm avoiding that this time. Basically it's everything I don't look for in a bass, just to see what happens. I'm excited! So far we have... A template A rough body - I'm waiting for a piece of maple to arrive for the top. It's going to have F -holes! And a scarf joint currently drying (the joint isn't as bad as it looks. That black line isn't a gap, it's just the shadow where one piece is hanging over a bit. It'll all be chopped off in the end anyway) I have a sort of slotted headstock type of thing in mind. Should be good if it works!3 points
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If you've ever wondered what a Zebrano P looks like, wonder no more, just built this with a Jazz neck, Duncan Designed pup and one of Johns finest looms, oiled finish only to keep it feeling organic. Fancying a better pup though.3 points
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If I`m looking to get a new bass, I usually spend weeks mulling it over and end up getting it. But earlier today I had a wee peeky boo at Bass Direct and they had a 90`s BB1100s for £385 delivered. Set up and cleaned with fresh strings and a gig bag. Within seconds of checking the advert it was bought and is on it way! So much for not buying anymore basses!3 points
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28th dibs for me please - likely to be after Dave has sold and bought it back 27 times 😁3 points
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That's enough about Gallagher, what about the Amyls?3 points
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It took only a few minutes to put the amp in the case this morning. A £2.36 length of foam insulation from B&Q, cut into lengths and halved means that the amp is firmly sat on a cushioned base of 6 'half segments' with the front screws only holding it in place and not taking the considerable weight. I'm happier anyway3 points
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Must admit i watched her bum most of the performance. Couldn't stand the voice though.3 points
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.....had been sealed using Vaseline and silicone. "I don't know if it will ever work again," he added. ....And how often have those words haunted my nightmares?3 points
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This top-class amp incorporates a valve pre and should be good for another decade's service (or several) following recent overhaul by V Amps (Pete Searle). Delivers 550w at 40hms or 660w at 2ohms. There's been lots on this forum about the wonderful 'baked-in' Eden signature tone and this one with its valve pre-amp is a great example. Price includes the pictured alu case with one-piece fitted high-density foam insert or the Gator rack case in which it's currently mounted (no pic's here but will send if required). http://[/url] I don't want to ship this but happy to deliver/meet up anywhere withing 1 hour's drive from Taunton.2 points -
Warwick Streamer Stage 1 - 5 String - Broadneck £1500 Collected. Another one I’ve thought long and hard about, however I’m gravitating to different basses in the band, and this has stayed in the case unplayed for too long now. This is the broadneck option which gives a wider neck and string spacing than the narrower Warwick 5 String. The spacing on this is closer to the string spacing of a 4 string. A few minor dings and dents here and there – they were difficult to photograph but I can try and take further photos if required. All works as it should – having had a try out with different strings including TI flats I know the truss rod works fine. A set up to meet personal preference is obviously pretty easy to achieve given the adjustability of the bridge and nut on Warwicks.2 points -
... a marriage made in heaven. Warning: it may lead to Colin Moulding envy!2 points
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TI Jazz flats sound great on my USA Jazz and Precision basses, and on my USA Fender Jaguar and on my Fender Vintage Hotrod 70s Jazz USA... I think you get the picture. Flats sound good on almost any bass. (My opinion, of course. ) Frank.2 points
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Black with gold lettering looks very cool!2 points
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That's a beautiful bass. GLWTS2 points -
TI flats on my TT4 - sound great2 points
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Reamer, use a tapered reamer Well can you put your drill in your bag, oh no!2 points
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I think flats suit the P really well. Currently using EB Cobalts and they are good but pricey. Then had some Fender flats on a Jazz fretless (45-100s) and I'd decided ages ago I didn't rate them, but these are really good - all the depth, the flat mid-punch and a nice crunch on top. And sensible money. We need user feedback on those Adagios and Olympias - I mean a few months and proper sweaty gigging. But I'd get the Fender 45-100s again for sure.2 points
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I suspect that he is placing some value on the time he spends "building". I think he's paying himself too much..2 points
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TI Flats on a P Bass is a match made in Heaven. Leave them on for around 20 years and you won't look back!2 points
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I like light strings so I use Labella 760FX flats on my P which have a .0.39 G string - they feel and sound great.2 points
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One can only dream of rehearsing in such a space. The studio we use resembles a student house on a building site.2 points
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Good shout on both posts. Had a nightmare year with band members changing then having to get them up to speed on set, we’ve found ourselves playing the same old songs so it’s all gotten a bit monotonous. Going to try and take a step back and learn some songs I just enjoy listening to. Another issue I’ve had is not being able to set my amp up due to lack of room but we’re moving house in a few weeks and I’m going to make the spare room into a man cave so plenty of room to chill out and play 😉2 points
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Rice Krispies and black Sharpie?2 points
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That's so true! It's like what Victor Wooten said: you're only half a step away from a 'correct' note. With that in mind, if I realise I play something wrong, I slide up or down to a better sounding note and then REPEAT it... and it looks like you meant it. I swear, it works, I remember once getting a compliment about that odd but cool sounding riff I came up with God, I'm such a fraud.2 points
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I love Ernie Ball Cobalt flats on my Precision; lovely thumps and still got enough to to bite when I need them too.2 points
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I think he's a few giraffes short of a full herd!2 points
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I love the amount of monitor wedges they have... you know, just so they can hear themselves well enough to perform well.2 points
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I suspect they may have been either: a) being ironic or b) from the interior of Oz 😀2 points
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Cracking mullet on the bass dude though.... 😂2 points
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Surely any nationality would do?2 points
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Would we all need to stand next to the pole to prove our height?2 points
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Phil's first solo album was released today and it's an amazing record - if you're a fan of his you're in for a treat and some surprises! I feel a bit like a kid at Christmas today as I actually played session bass on two tracks on the album (Rocking Chair & Dead Roses) and I've been sitting on the news for two + years! Some huge names on it... Alice Cooper, Dee Snider, Rob Halford and I've just discovered also Mark King!! Give it a listen https://open.spotify.com/album/6nFXIUCSJzwdktjGCVrq2S?si=u4HNc3oNSn-a0Pe-hJD8rA2 points
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My two five string fan fret basses: Payson Supercharger PJ5 with Payson roundwound strings, and Dingwall Super P5 with Thomastik Jazz Flats, ordinary long scale set (34") is enough for a medium scale Dingwall. Payson: 37" - 34" and Dingwall:35" - 32"2 points
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1977 Fender Precision All original Olympic white, Black Pickguard and Maple neck 41.2mm Nut - Type B neck, I believe. 9.76 lbs Original Fender case No trades I'm afraid. Pics with Case, pickup covers and original swing tag added Thanks for looking Simon1 point -
I've got boogie woogie piano and shite bands withdrawal symptoms 😭1 point
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I am engrossed in Mark Smith's Walking Bass course. It is is very deep and complicated for a simple person. All 62 videos of it. But then I started to notice something reassuring. You can actually play almost anything and get away with it. Let me explain... You set out to join the dots between chords tones. There are four of those. Your bass line gets smoother as you introduce scale notes, and there are lots more of those. It gets smoother still as you introduce chromatics, and that's almost everything else. That's when I realised... It doesn't matter what note you play. So now I happily play faux-walking bass, concentrating only on hitting the beat and leaping up and down the fretboard in a confident looking manner, playing largely random notes. Looks good, sounds good (helps to play fretless with dull flats). No effort to learn. And I recently played just like that in a jazz group for an evening just to prove my theory. I was complimented.... So am I bad?1 point
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I’m going to say that’s a problem with the rig, more than the bass.1 point
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Wembley Loudspeakers can repair it. Keeps the cab original. http://www.wembleyloudspeaker.com/1 point
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Well, good for him. I can hardly walk and play bass at the same time1 point
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Please don't forget that jazz music is before all street music with simple harmony. It's then have been appropriated by snob musicians turning it into an intellectual music with complex harmony. Choose your side. 😀1 point
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Another short clip. Quite like the tone in this one.1 point
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