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Kind of surprised how little discussion there is out there for G & L basses. so here is a little recent story... I have owned a couple of SB-2 in the past and have to say they are excellent gigging tools of trade, fast necks, light, punchy. Recently i was reflecting on how good they were and decided to pull the trigger of a preloved L2500 and an excellent thing it is to. Now this bit is where I just got the g.a.s. Watched the video for 'riot' by Ritchie kotzen, the bass player absolutely nails it playing a G & L JB 4 string. So off I go to Anderton's and order a tribute version. Taking its time to get here (getting even more irrational..) I decided to cancel the order and flip to a Kiloton. Never played one before but knew it would be structurally close to the SB-2...and what a bass it is, one of, if not the best decision I have ever made on a purchase. Think passive stingray, almost the same level of output, single/series and parallel switching, Jazz neck but with more character than a single MFD humbucker bass should legally have. Brilliant. Instant #1 bass.5 points
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There's also a reverb. Ok, it's a well know fact that Jaco Pastorius used only Rotosound RS66LD round wound strings. To get closer to the sound here, you'll need to double all you parts to get that chorusing effect (also used by Mick Karn, by the way), or try to approach it with a very slight delay. Use only the bridge pickup (no neck pickup as he almost never used it) with tone completely rolled off (the capacitor was a 47 nF with a 250 kOhms pot). Play, as mentioned, over the bridge pickup with a heavy attack. Boost the mids, but higher at 800 Hz. This is what makes a fretless sing. And you'll need that Acoustic 360 kind of slightly to heavy distortion, so use this, with the mids all the way up, it's amazing how close you'll get : http://www.one-control.com/blue-360-bass-preamp.html I owned a Fender Jaco Pastorius Relic Custom Shop bass with this preamp and the settings mentioned. The sound I got was really close to Jaco's sound (just adding a bit of 800 Hz to make the bass sing easily). He was also using a bass cabinet with an 18 inches driver (Acoustic 361) that is also a great part of his sound. Good luck in your tonal quest.4 points
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Yep, he double tracked fretless, so it’s almost exactly the same lines, but there is some natural variation in the intonation- gives it a very organic and musical version of a chorus effect. Live he would have a slight (MXR) delay on one amp, with another amp dry - again, producing a chorus type effect, but more natural than a pedal. The other elements are roundwound strings (yes, it is😜) and a heavily coated fingerboard..that really makes it growl. It’s a pain, but it was a key part of his fretless sound.4 points
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Entering beta-test phase for Project Pickguard (scheduled while awaiting delivery of pickguard attachment screws from the far East). Decided to go with the stock Yamaha part as it only cost me £14 including shipping from BTN and it only took a few days to arrive! I did lightly scrape it with a scalpel as the 'guard is designed to join onto a metal plate that covers the controls (as on a jazz bass). That part of the pickguard is cut straight so I just needed bevel it slightly. Not necessary but I think it looks a bit better. Currently held in place with double-sided tape and the little plastic truss-rod access doodad. Realise the jazz-style knobs are non-standard but I hate the way I can't see how the stock ones are set. I think they look OK, particularly with the black 'guard which I think, rather like The Dude's rug, really ties the bass together. Overall, I like the look and think I'll stick with it.3 points
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I've seen something similar on YouTube (can't remember what video it was now) where they used a flat (rather than a round) shoe lace to wrap around the shaft below the knob and then pull the lace up slowly but firmly to remove the knob. Is there room to squeeze a flat shoe lace around the recess? More innuendos are available on request.3 points
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I am going to withdraw this listing on the basis that I think I've made a terrible mistake. I recorded a short video yesterday night to show the function of the bass before I packed it. After wrapping it in about 30m of bubble wrap I listened to the video back and thought 'bloody hell, is that what that bass sounds like?'. Even the split coil, the pickup I so rarely use, sounded really great. If anything, I really need to make an effort to play this more and to make more room for a fretless in my day to day playing. On the basis I might never hold another Pentabuzz if I let this go, I will keep hold of it. Thank you to everyone who messaged me about it, I am sure my wife will be thrilled to see the work she put into helping me pack it was wasted 😂3 points -
I came across a Uke Iron Maiden tribute band called Nylon Maiden. I'm still traumatised 😵3 points
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We played immediately before Martin at the Acoustic Festival of Britain last year. I got to talk to him at length and had a good look at his current Ric, a ‘72 Burgundyglo 4001. The action was literally about 3 times as high as mine. It was the opposite of low! Can’t speak for his TBird as he didn’t have it with him. He was using a Hartke head and an Ashdown Mag 2x10; I helped him carry his rig onstage. I think his full rig includes an ABM head as well as the Hartke; not sure about the cabs. Have to say he was an absolute gent, extremely warm and generous and extremely funny. In fact the whole experience of chatting to him, playing, then getting to watch his (blinding) set, - Argus heavy, obviously - then chatting to him some more, was my most memorable gigging experience ever. I just wish I hadn’t been quite so embarrassing a fanboy! Got him to sign my Warwick Alien, which I used for the gig. Watching him made me feel a lot better about my style too, which is very similar.3 points
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This was the state of my ‘64 Precision when I got her. This is her now. Life’s too short to own a bass you don’t play because you want to preserve its value. The crass analogy is that it’s like remaining celibate from your supermodel wife to keep her pristine for the next guy...3 points
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MT has always had a great tone. The bass on "Argus" sounds amazing.3 points
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When I was assembling my fretless PBass, I ended up with a spare bridge. I can’t just have a spare bridge laying about, so I gathered a few other parts. My neck choices are a one piece maple tele, or a rosewood Pbass, I think a TeleBird might even confuse me, so I’m leaning toward the rosewood. Either neck works well on my fretted Pbass. EMG JV pickups, and a cheesy Chinese gold neck plate... I had to wait a while for this body, but I should have it within the week. I’m going for a lighter blue than LPB, not certain on the shade... For the next build, I’m starting with only a Pbass pickup and wiring harness.... I’m thinking double Pbass pickups and a non reverse body and a full rosewood neck...2 points
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For sale here is a hartke LH500. I bought this head from @King Tut at the same time as buying a HA5000. When a shop doesn't have both to try, buy them in. I went with the HA5000 in the end and I'm reselling this as I recieved it. Great amp but prefer a graphic eq. This head is in great condition and has a couple of light Mark's on top. O and its loud! Happy to deliver within reason or send DPD courier at buyers expense. LH500 Bass Amplifier The LH500, like its big brother, has a classic 12AX7 Class-A tube front-end design with a solid-state output. Developed with the HyDrive cabs in mind, the LH500 also has more than enough power and tone control to drive any cabinet on the market. This amp provides you with Treble and Bass Shelving to give its warm tone a little edge. Or use the brite and limiter switches to further sculpt your sound. Its intuitive front panel also makes adjustments on the fly a breeze. The LH500 packs a big punch in a portable, roadworthy package. A 2-rackspace metal frame chassis, steel faceplate and handles allow for easy, safe transport from gig to gig. With the needs of modern bass players largely centered around volume and versatility, the LH500 is an ideal solution that gives you plenty of options to create the exact sound you're looking for2 points -
Glock Blue rock in excellent condition with New padded bag & rack ears . 1000w @ 4ohm , 500w @ 8ohm. Highest quality class D with an excellent vintage drive channel. From ultra clean perfect for fusion to gritty vintage, this amp does the lot & with huge power.2 points -
Music Man USA Classic Stingray 4 Gilded White Limited Edition Manufactured January 12th, 2012 Model Classic StingRay 2 EQ Active/Passive Other special features of this limited edition of 300 basses only are 2EQ tone circuit, gold hardware and Active/Passive option. Awesome Music Man Stingray Limited Edition Perfect Condition! Custom Gilded White Finish Active / Passive Electronics Gold Hardware Active 2-Band EQ - Smooth Tone on Passive Mode. Matching Finished Neck Includes Hardshell Case Price 1700 euros Good luck !2 points -
I bought this from Bass Direct earlier this year. It had been in the shop on display. I’ve gigged it twice and that’s it. I bought it for some specific work, and it is great. Loud, clear, light, versatile etc. On the two occasions I have used it it has performed faultlessly as expected. I am now moving it on - all my bass work involves DI to the PA, and I’m going down the route of a powered cab for my onstage monitor (or in ears). I would love to keep it but could use the funds for another project. So, it is in the excellent condition you would expect given its minimal usage. I would far prefer collection or meet up. I do have the original packaging however, but not sure on the cost of postage. I have dealt a lot on here in the past but nothing much recently to indicate good feedback. I am sure that a few other long standing members could vouch for me though. So, who wants this great, little used amp? chris2 points -
Bloody eck. Almost a real life Deacy bass. Phwoar, cor and yum.2 points -
I can make it into a 4 string in about 30 seconds if you want it!!!! 😉 Making a 4 into a 5 is a bit more complicated though......2 points -
Going back to some parts of my roots : I found it in Pisa, Italy. Bought it straight as there was only this one built in right handed. Remember that the great Yves Carbonne is left handed. I also bought its fretted cousin, as it's not an Yves Carbonne Signature, but a bass built for Bruno Ramos. Now, I'm really into 8 strings basses and love them. And, urm, urm, I ordered a custom made Leduc U-Basse 8 strings fretless... So for now, I have a perfect pair :2 points
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I’ll sue if you get white pearl Pickguard 😂2 points
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I'll tempt you guys with a little sneak peak of mine.....2 points
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It's a pretty early Origin by De Gier: serial number #020. Cocobolo fingerboard, spalted maple top, padouk body. Bartolini pickups, Aguilar OBP-3 preamp and a sustain to die for.2 points
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Shame. If we'd got another two versions of the idea you could have had a four paned poster Andy Warhol stylee. (Remember where you heard the idea first, heeheehee.) Edit: If you like that, what do you reckon to a panelled quilt as band merch?2 points
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Full size body design2 points
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go through the Interparcel quote page, ask for a quote, get the price you should have paid, on the size of the parcel actually delivered and offer the difference..might work.2 points
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There's an Ashdown RM500 head in one of the rehearsal studios I use... ugh. Nice sounding amp, but that mirror face... whose idea was that??? It's great if I want to retouch my make up, but it's a pain if I want to read which knob does what.2 points
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I was carrying out a fret levelling job at the weekend and had Argus playing on the Ipod. Still one of my fave albums and even having listened to it countless times, I had to keep taking a break from the fret filing to enjoy the bass playing and his tone.2 points
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Pretty much a stock answer to this type of question: "Talk to David at Bassbags" They used to (and I assume still can) get custom sized cases made to measure but also have lots of stock (I guess the clue is in the name of the company!). My own bass is the opposite to this one, being long in scale and body, but not very deep. I assumed I'd need a custom case so took it to BassBags, where David looked it up and down and pulled out a stock Westbury case that fitted like it was made for the bass. www.bassbags.co.uk2 points
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A picture of an a$$ with daft hair in sunglasses? No problem!2 points
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Chatting with Mick earlier and he told me to check this out. Utterly blown away by it. What unbelievable craftsmanship and so good to see an instrument saved like this. I am now looking at a couple of my own basses which have niggling issues and wondering what fairy dust the magician might be able to sprinkle.2 points
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Dont be knockin' Cliff! His epic late 70s/early 80s trilogy of Devil Woman, Carrie and Wired for Sound is right up there with Copacabana in my house. Only Sir Clifford of Richardsville can make being given a shove from stage left whilst teetering on rollerskates look cool.2 points
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I use New Moon, easy to set up, and there was a 10% discount for Basschat members.2 points
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I've got an ART MP studio V3. It's good in the sense that using it doesn't sound worse than going straight into the interface but there's no startling improvement in what you hear, IMO, YMMV, etc. The biggest audible differences occur as one scrolls through the various pre-sets and that's as much down to EQ variations. Before you lash out on a valve pre-amp, just for fun it might be worth checking out some VST saturators get a sense of what sounds are available. There are scads of freebies out there including the Ferric TDS a tape simulator which doubles as very flexible saturator / compressor, also the Shattered Glass 1566 and the Klanghelm IVGI. I've used all three, they sound nice and they have their uses.2 points
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Very original 1966 Fender Precision bass. Stripped and refinished at some point in the 70s, it was originally sunburst. Neck date is 5th October ’66, one of the last CBS transition basses (F stamp neck plate, but unstamped tuners). Pickup has one grey bottom, one black bottom, pencil dated May ’67 which is a bit of an oddity, but not the first time i've heard of it. Scratch plate, pick ups, hardware are all original. Pots that came with the base were terrible 70s ones (likely changed when it was stripped) that I replaced with new, but correct CTS taper pots using the original cap. The untouched, worn-back neck is the best I've ever played on a bass, as you'd expect from something that's been played for over 50 years. Small ding at the 12th fret which is unnoticeable when playing. My number 1 bass, with unbeatable playability and tone. Repro bridge and pick up covers and fender hard case included. Sensible inquiries only. Collection only, located in Worcester. No trades. No international sales. Any questions or try outs or anything at all, don't hesitate to give me a shout. Cheers! Adam1 point
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This builder did this idea much better...1 point
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Many thanks for the heads up.1 point
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UPDATE: Barnes & Mullins (the authorised Peavey store) have a spare saddle that they're going to send free of charge! Great guys1 point
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I have a massive soft spot for New England. Unfortunately WA, in whatever guise, will always live in the shadow of Argus. The curse of the great 3rd album.1 point
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So sorry to hear about your decision @Lozz196 but it sounds like, in your heart of hearts, it’s the right one for you at this moment in time. As others have said, I’m sure that you’ll find an outlet which gives you the buzz of playing to a room full of people who are loving it but which is sympathetic to whatever balance you need for your physical and mental health.1 point
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Gutted Lozz, we’ve always seen how into the band you were. Kinda been there myself, had to stop playing with great people and hang up my bass nearly 10 years ago due to long-standing health issues - I get how stinky poo it must be right now. Hopefully when you’re ready you can maybe set up your own thing, on your own terms, less exhausting, but back on stage one way or another. Best of luck.1 point
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I thought that Macca used Boogie and the other bass player, Brian Ray, was the one using Ashdown.1 point
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IBTL👎 Noticed a new category under item specifics: 'is it getting a good set-up yes, a careful one by me'.1 point
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Here's another one!1 point
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The way i look at it, and I know this sounds morbid, we may not get many more chances to actually see these great bass players in the flesh. Phil Lynott and John Entwhistle are gone, Bruce Thomas seems to have virtually retired. Bruce Foxton, Jean-Jaques and Norman enriched my life from when I first started out. These are the guys who inspired and motivated me to play bass. I'd hate to miss any opportunity to see them play.1 point
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That’s very reassuring, thank you for the reply. The tweeter is definitely working....just a little. Interesting what you said about the Goliath II. I have just bought one and the tweeter is indeed subtle on that too!!! Thanks again for your input.1 point
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Loving "Birdhouse In Your Soul" - They Might Be Giants, there's more where that came from (Why Does the Sun Shine?) "Foxtrot" (Genesis) harbours some winners in terms of lyrics. "Get 'em out by Friday" and "Supper's Ready" The repeated rhyming of "heart" in the Marillion track actually scans properly because of Fish's pacing and delivery against the music. It's "Kayleigh", by the way..1 point
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Gutted to hear that Lozz. Really hope you find something music-wise when you're ready, that's more compatible with a work & life balance that is going to suit you and let you thrive.1 point
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Sometimes doing the best thing for you, can really seem like the hardest thing to do. Really relate to what you're going through mate. Maybe a few months down the line you can go for a more low key local gig.1 point
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...just asked the Fender sales rep who fobbed me off on the weight, to put just one of these basses (5ers) on the scale on the understanding that YMMV etc! If the weight of a bass is something we all feel entirely reasonable to ask each other when buying used basses, surely it's even more reasonable when we're paying a new bass 'premium' on top? Not sure why manufacturers can't understand that?1 point
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