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  1. PKeri
    Another perfect "Berg" is for sale. Light, perfectly balanced, very slim neck. I bought this in March from a fellow basschatter and it has been my No. 1 go-to bass since then, but I've never gigged it. However I've bought another bass recently with my preferred specs so this one has to go. Approximately 2 years old. The finish is immaculate. Retail price £1500+. Specs: - Frets: 22 - Scale Length: 34" (86,36 cm) - Nut: 38 mm - Sandberg light keys - Body Material: Alder - Neck: Maple - Fretboard: Rosewood - 3.7 kg - Fretboard Inlays: Block inlays - Pickups: Delano - 2 band Equaliser/Glockenklang electronics/passive mode pullswitch - Dunlop straplocks + Sandberg strap - Low impact ramp - Brand new Sandberg gigbag included Mods: the pickguard was cut to fit the ramp and there are some extra holes in the head where a D-drop tuner was fit. I used the bass with a Schaller 2000 bridge which also needed some extra holes (under the bridge, not visible). Priced for straight sale but trade (+cash either way) is possible for a STATUS S2 / S3 (4 string, 16.5 mm spacing) or a compact bass head (like Little Mark or similar).
    4 points
  2. stewblack
    I avoid buying stuff if I have to organise a courier. No moral reason just can't be bothered. So I've always offered delivery or postage assuming others will feel the same and wishing to maximise my chances of a sale. However I recently sold something at a very very very reasonable price. Organised delivery to some pretty exacting specifications from the buyer. Parcel arrived late. Unhappy buyer. I refunded half the postage cost.No feedback and me out of pocket. From that experience I decided that future buyers can meet me somewhere, get a fellow Basschatter to deliver or take their chances with Hermes and the rest.
    4 points
  3. Slappindabass
    Action shot of the home made thicknesser jig. Really pleased with it. And the end result.
    3 points
  4. SICbass
    I'll just leave this here.
    3 points
  5. Kev
    Mesa D800. Ignore the power ratings of the One10’s, they are more than capable of handling a 800w Class D without any problems at all.
    3 points
  6. fleabag
    Just so you know we exist ...last nights gigger in Buckingham
    3 points
  7. dave moffat
    jeebus! think they need more fibre in their diets
    3 points
  8. carlsim
    Musicman Stingray 5 Classic. Natural with maple fingerboard and John East MMSR 3 band pre-amp. I love this bass but a recent Sei purchase means this is not being used and I could do with a cash injection at the moment. It pains me to do it as I have been after a classic 5 in this finish for years but needs must and a house renovation calls.😭 anyway, enough of the sob story... I blame @bubinga5 for selling me his Sei! He should have known better... in excellent condition, no major dings or knocks or anything, comes with the original Musicman hard case. i bought this from Moonbass for £1350 and am just looking for my money back, it is worth that considering list price and the preamp as well which has the swept mid control... Gorgeous birds eye maple neck, laquered, lovely to play and has that sound. I hope Moonbass doesn't mind me using his pics. Will get some more uploaded asap. i am happy to consider trades... A normal Stingray 5 would be welcome, as would a lakland or something similar with a SR style pup at the bridge, 5 string basses only. I need a cash injection of around £450 if that helps. Offers are welcome but cash sale it has to be £1350 and this is firm. Can post / courier fully insured at buyers cost, should be about £25. any comments are welcome!
    3 points
  9. Al Krow
    Finally worked out why you were on stage with that outfit. Fess up: it's got nothing to do with sly mating rituals at all. As for Mr E Straker with his collection of like 70(?) basses, I've just come across this article: Apparently #1 is making statements such as:
    3 points
  10. Cosmo Valdemar
    This. Having owned several Ricks before, I bought this one with full knowledge of their quirks and foibles, and was determined to make this one work. I've since replaced the bridge with a Hipshot, removed the pickup cover and restrung with DR Fat Beams, and now she's an absolute dream to play. But still utterly eccentric, borderline manic sometimes. Through my Tech 21 dug pedal, it's THE sound.
    3 points
  11. christhammer666
    Dave from weedeater gets quite animated
    3 points
  12. BassAgent
    Me.
    3 points
  13. stewblack
    I love this kind of thing! I've been using suitcases from charity shops for a while now. My favourite is styled like an oversized school satchel and holds a square pedal board perfectly. Into the flap/pocket on the front I slid some big airwrap packaging so my pedals are protected from bumps. My most recent purchase came from Lidl middle aisle. It's a four socket extension lead designed with Christmas light enthusiasts in mind. Instead of one block of four sockets these are daisy chained a metre or so apart. Now when rocking up at awkward pub venues with only one bloody socket instead of plugging in a 4 gang which everyone else must then try to get to, I can lay out my lidl lead and sockets can be found at easy to access intervals.
    3 points
  14. claude

    RE

    RE
    2 points
  15. Alberto Rigoni
    I traded in some gear with a shop and I picked up this BRAND NEW Fbass BN5. But I did that only to sell it because I need to monetize. This is a quite lucky bass, sounds killer and weight is only 3.8 kg (average is 4.3). Original price 3590 gbp, selling for 3000 gbp. Shipping in UE. I may consider trades with MTD 535-24, Sadowsky, partial trade with Pre-CBS Fender Precision
    2 points
  16. Happy Jack
    A whole new type of GAS. Not basses and amps and pedals - there's a whole forum of that stuff outside this thread. This is for all the other bits and pieces that make a musician's life easier or more enjoyable. I'll kick it off with this. I'm gigging a fair bit just now, and having the gear that I need distributed amongst a bunch of randomly-accumulated, anonymous bags and cases (all of them black) is making set-up and break-down more stressful than it should be. Solution? Revert to one of my favourite websites ... https://www.anglingdirect.co.uk/ Ignore the rods, reels and bait sections, head straight for the bags and luggage. For every bass player in the UK there are a dozen guitarists; for every guitarist in the UK there are a dozen anglers. Their kit is produced in huge quantities (so it's cheap), it has to withstand weeks of being kicked about on muddy riverbanks (so it's waterproof and rugged), and anglers are every bit as vocal and obsessed as musicians (so it's reliable). Today I am happy to recommend the Guru Fusion 400 as an excellent way to carry (for example) two vocal mics, a voice processor pedal with power supply, and a headset mic. And be able to see the contents even when it's closed. https://www.anglingdirect.co.uk/guru-fusion-400-bait-pro-case?_sgm_campaign=scn_849ee64608000&_sgm_source=KD16041407&_sgm_action=click [Ignore the Fusion 300 in this example.] Similarly, the Drennan Vis Case is ideal for holding (for example) everything one might need to connect a DB to a PA ... 10M instrument cable, HPF300 with power supply, patch leads, etc. Again, the ability to see at a glance what's inside is a huge bonus when setting up in a crowded pub. https://www.anglingdirect.co.uk/drennan-vis-case No, I have no connection with Angling Direct, and no, I am not an angler. But before you buy your next piece of branded, over-priced musical baggery you could do worse than to check out what's available from a coarse fisherman ...
    2 points
  17. ezbass
    Well that sucks! However, you have achieved more than most and are making this hard decision for the right reasons, this can only lead to increased well being and, by association, better things. All credit to you on a tough call.
    2 points
  18. MoJoKe
    Basschat is not a recruitment site, but I've cleared this with the mods team, and if it helps get one of our own into work, then all good! MSL Professional Ltd, UK distribution for Markbass, DV Mark, Softube, SE, Studiologic, JoeCo (and a bunch or others) are recruiting. The job is advertised on their website for those who would like to work for a company which embraces and encourages their passion and music skills..! It's a full time and varied role, fundamentally office based (just outside Reading) working with dealers and music shops, sales, marketing, admin and order processing. You'll need to have some music skills, hopefully an understanding of how studios work and maybe know a bit about music high tech (synths, modular gear, plugins, recording interfaces, midi controllers, etc.), plus you'll get asked to help out at shows and exhibitions in the UK and internationally. Check it out on the jobs page of their website https://mslpro.co.uk/
    2 points
  19. dave_bass5
    All this CV jazz talk as made me get mine out of retirement. This week (and maybe longer) ill be using it over my BBP34. Been playing it all afternoon. Cant believe how nice it feels, and love the Fender pups it now has in it.
    2 points
  20. Merton
    It’s bizarre isn’t it. I’ve been given the (possibly dubious) role of getting a band together for my work’s Christmas party this year. Dead easy having been in a function band for almost 20 years, but it’s amazing what the management think they can get away with asking. ”Can we do karaoke with you?” ”Can people get up and join in?” (Similar vein to the first one) ”Will you take requests on the night?” ”Can you play {insert completely inappropriate song here}?” ”A tiny portion of a main meal will be fine for 5 musicians and a DJ/soundman hanging out for 10 hours won’t it”
    2 points
  21. DoubleOhStephan
    Don't know what the pups are in mine (bought it from The Bass Gallery and they didn't know), but I've added KioGon stacked knobs and it sounds spot on. Bridge pickup adds a nice bit of bite when needed.
    2 points
  22. KiOgon
    I don't 😄
    2 points
  23. Rexel Matador
    We now have a neck and functioning electronics. All it needs now is a fret job and a nut and it's good to go.
    2 points
  24. Lozz196
    Played the Morecambe Punk Festival yesterday. We were on at 8:45 so a good time-slot, before the audience got too hammered, lol. Sound out front for all bands was great, really powerful and very importantly they made sure the vocals were loud. On stage sound was good too as we gave over our printed monitor specs to the engineer (professional huh) so he could make sure we had what was needed. I was using some form of Peavey stack (210 combo plus 410 cab) and it was really nice and solid sounding, with my trusty Para Driver doing the eq/FOH. The gig itself was great, audience really into it, the sound of them singing along to almost every word was amazing, lots of dancing/moshing going on, and a few crowd-surfers as well. For some reason the North West has really taken to us “cockneykunts” as they call us, we just love the gigs up there, just a shame it’s so far away!
    2 points
  25. Mudpup
    A "not trying too hard to sell it" type bumperooney! :-) its coal and tangerines for the kids for crimbo otherwise.....
    2 points
  26. AndyTravis
    This. worked in a shop for years, and the amount of emphasis put on this by spec sheet worriers 99.9% far outweighed their playing ability. There was a guy who’d marked out the string spacing at the nut of a friends old hofner. sure enough every Saturday he’d come and measure the spacing. eventually after months of this round the houses...he found a Sheraton and proceeded to play the most disjointed rendition of house of the rising sun. he didn’t buy it, the search continued. There was also the fuss over Gibson using “laminated” fingerboards and “richlite” which was fawned and fussed over by the tyre kickers. ”ive got an epiphone which is better than all of these...” ok mate, no stress 🤷🏻‍♂️
    2 points
  27. PawelG
    Imagine if Fender Custom Shop relic'ing looks like this but they just don't show it. Ouch...
    2 points
  28. Biggsy2
    I have a series 1 aged TT4 custom made with a banded neck... it is beautiful but need a 5 string... if anyone is interested in swapping a Sandberg 5 string jazz, pref aged? Any takers for this beautiful 4 string... After a TT or TM 5?
    2 points
  29. DaytonaRik
    2 points
  30. richardd
    Doubtful Alberto 😊
    2 points
  31. chris_b
    I like Ron. An old rocker giving a couple of old pot boilers a blast. Great fun. The vocals were a little croaky, but what do you expect? The guy should be dead and he's out there, into his 70's, still rocking his socks off. The Wild 5 pumped more energy into a playing a few 12 bars that the rest of the studio put into all theirs songs put together. If you're going to criticize the pedal steel playing, well, I'm with you there. I've seen many Ron Wood gigs, from the Birds to the Stones. I'm sure I remember more of them than he does! OK shoot me! Despite the obvious "moments", it was the high point of the series for me.
    2 points
  32. yorks5stringer
    Was it 'Always look on the Bright side of Life'?
    2 points
  33. leschirons
    Interesting. That's the fastest I've seen a thread go from someone trying to help out people to quoting Monty Python. Must be a record.
    2 points
  34. Bassfinger
    I nominate Phil Lynott. If not the best Bass Face, then certainly the meanest.
    2 points
  35. doomed
    While I wouldn't say weird, my Mrs gets her share of nuisance/selling calls. She had one a few months back that she put on speaker phone, Caller, "It's about your accident... blah blah," Mrs, "I haven't had an accident for 20yrs thanks." Caller, "Oh, what about any family members?" Me, "Yes. I had a nasty accident last night..." Caller, "You did Sir??, can I ask what happened, you could be entitled to compensation.." Me, "Well, I drank 15 pints of strongbow and sh*t my pants..." Cue scream of laughter from the phone speaker and she hung up... 🤔
    2 points
  36. cgg199
    Price drop to £650 Here's a 1979 Fender Musicmaster which I've had for the past few months. I bought it as a project because I wanted to try out a short scale bass but have decided I prefer by P bass. All the information is to the best of my knowledge but if anything is obviously wrong please let me know. The bass has clearly had work done so I'll list everything I can. Finish on both the neck and body - The neck is waxed with only the headstock face retaining the original finish. Unfortunately there are some drips from when a previous owner brushed the entire back of the neck with amber poly. I stripped the back of the neck myself and applied the wax finish which feels very nice to play. The body was also stripped and brushed with amber poly before I bought it. I have tried to smooth this off and give a satin/matte finish. It looks okay from a distance but up close it's obviously not a professional job. The control knobs and pickup cover had also been sprayed navy blue, however I managed to clean both so there are no traced of the blue paint. The pickguard and pick guard screws - A previous owner had cut the pick guard down to a small control plate so I had Jon Shuker make a new one based of a template from another BC's '78 Musicmaster. I still have the small control plate portion of the original pick guard. The screw on the E string tuner gear - This was missing when I bought the bass, and a new Schaller had to be dismantled for this. I dismantled and cleaned all the tuners as it was struggling to hold tune when I bought the bass - this is not a problem now. I believe everything else is original including the electronics and hardware. After I finished working on the bass it was taken to Jon Shuker for a fret level and set up. One bridge adjustment screw had been superglued in place, however I believe Jon managed to sort this and adjust the saddle height accordingly. The bass is currently strung with Dunlop Rounds. I think that covers everything however if I can think of anything else I'll update the advert. Don't hesitate to ask any questions.
    1 point
  37. leftybassman392
    Up for sale here is my Cornford Hurricane. Made on 21/06/2004. Bought from it's original owner in 2008. AFAIK he never gigged it, and only gigged by me a couple of times (and not at all for 9 years). As a result, it's in spanking good condition; and just to be sure, has had a recent service and revalve. The original valves are visible in one of the photos, and can be included if the buyer wishes. Forum regulars will know my reasons for selling this, but it's all explained in this thread The amp is complete and original, and comes with a proprietary soft dust cover. For what I hope are obvious reasons post or courier is not realistic. An exchange at my house, the buyer's house or somewhere in between is thus the solution of choice. I'm happy to transport it as necessary, and given the asking price this will be done free of charge within 50 miles or so of Birmingham. Beyond that, I'll need to charge a small transit fee (which will be nominal as a way of helping me offset my transit costs). I'm open to reasonable ballpark offers. Payment would need to be CoC or bank transfer. Sorry, but this isn't negotiable. This amp is being advertised elsewhere. As always, I'll be happy to answer sensible questions here or by PM. My feedback is here Photos:
    1 point
  38. TheGreek
    MDP is a master luthier compared to this guy.. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Handmade-Guitar-Ergonomic/113967708008?hash=item1a89013768:g:r38AAOSwOFFdzV~U
    1 point
  39. fleabag
    Got it. At least nosey-bass cant stick his trunk in there
    1 point
  40. krispn
    Nae harm pal!
    1 point
  41. GisserD
    I really think this is nit-picking. Take a step back a second and really think about how silly this all is.... It mentions it 3 times in the manual FFS Rant over
    1 point
  42. Al Krow
    That's lovely (the vintage white fireplace I'm referring to of course but the Ric ain't too shabby either!) Gotta admit Rics are the basses I've never quite summoned the courage to get, although I did REALLY liked one which I tried in a store a couple of years back - seemed to put the competition I tried out that day (mainly Laklands which I know a lot of folk really rate) to shame. Then I thought I was safe 'cos I moved onto 5ers, but they've caught up with me on that score. Just (exorbitant) price and weird diamond shaped pups now stand in my way of a Famous 5 Ricadventure. PS and oh btw if you fancy uploading a clip of that Ric + dUg sound you're loving, I'm sure it won't be the least helpful on the GAS score for any of us.
    1 point
  43. SpondonBassed
    I thought you'd typed "scraped" for a minute and wondered whether you'd contracted summat nasty. The neck is definitely the core of a good instrument, I agree. I researched them in part for the first BC podcast. @Chownybass nicknamed me "the neck bloke" for that. Hahahaha! Like I demonstrated anything other than a tendency to state the obvious. I was barely scratching the surface in an attempt to educate myself and the listeners. I think musicians tend to see the neck of an instrument as being crucial whereas wannabes see the body...
    1 point
  44. fleabag
    You were lucky. We used to dream of owning a bike
    1 point
  45. Maplestiltskin
    I was wondering: how cool would it be to have a two way wireless system. All built into 1U-rack. That way your inear-monitoring and your bass-signal can run via only one belt pack, and you need only one unit to do it all... Mono send, stereo return. How hard can it be?
    1 point
  46. Lozz196
    I use New Moon, easy to set up, and there was a 10% discount for Basschat members.
    1 point
  47. 4000
    I seem to recall that the always calm Mr Blackmore said he considered hitting him round the head with his guitar when he had it cut. 😂 An interesting thing about music, like many other things, is you tend to remember the good and forget the bad. On the way to a gig recently we were listening to the top 20 on the radio from that same week in both 1974 and 1984. We cheered at 1974, but in reality it was awful. Loads of really bad soul/r&b that I’d completely forgotten, and have now forgotten again. The only decent things were Queen - head and shoulders above anything else - and David Essex. It wasn’t what I’d remembered 1974 being like at all. For balance, 1984 was possibly marginally worse. 😉
    1 point
  48. AndyTravis
    I enjoy a bit of pick playing every now and then. I bought some lovely Ultex the other week. Have had them all pilfered by middle daughter who was shouting “rhino rhino look rhino!” As she toddled off 😳
    1 point
  49. Leonard Smalls
    You don't necessarily need pork-based products wrapped round your nether regions to look like an eejit - I find there's slightly less smelly ways 😁 (BTW, I bought this outfit in 1990 in Portobello Road, and it a) still fits and b) hasn't disintegrated due to toxic sweat overload... And apologies for sticking up yet more daft pics of yours-misanthropically)
    1 point
  50. Hamster
    The Bash made £590 clear profit of which I have split £500 between 2 charities and have given the school the balance. I've posted the raffle prizes to Sibob and Billy Apple today. One of our supported charities is Cancer Research https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/ For the other it's the charity that Nik works for - https://www.4sight.org.uk/ Well done all! Col
    1 point
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