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I saw my surgeon this morning and I'm having another metal bar inserted in my right wrist. I'll have to wait for around 5 months for the op and then 6 weeks recovery time. If it works as well as the last one, I should be back playing by the summer. Heres hoping.9 points
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I'm finally back in the Alembic fold after a fairly long absence. I have wanted a Spyder for some considerable time and had all but given up on the the chances of getting one after an initial quote ran into five figure territory - and it didn't start with a '1' either! It's a limited run of 50, but they have been available for over a decade and Alembic still haven't made all of them yet. Also, they have not been made sequentially either. The last time I checked the following were still available, although I think one of them has been commissioned since: 22 of 50 27 of 50 28 of 50 29 of 50 35 of 50 48 of 50 It's bit of a beast and I accept it's not for everyone, especially those that have bad backs, but I have to say it doesn't feel that heavy. I think part of that is that it's well balanced. It's 10 years old this year and has been a Case Queen for all of its life. It's set up ridiculously low and really is everything I hoped it would be. That said, I haven't put it through my gig rig yet, so I have that to look forward to in 2020. The case is an absolute monster (see photo for comparison with a standard size case) and the bass in its case weighs just under 42lbs.8 points
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Warwick just finished building my custom Streamer LX4... Flat black body, Ebony fretboard, Ebony keys, black hardware, brushed-metal MEC pick-ups, brass nut and bronze frets. What do you think?7 points
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Well... that is indeed something to behold!6 points
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Merry Xmas Mr. Hall!5 points
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image by Rah Petherbridge photography I put this in my profile a few days back but I am really pleased with how this one came out.5 points
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Update...5 points
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Something like this :5 points
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Alright, I discovered that there are more photos on the Warwick Customshop website...5 points
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And so the original pickguard modified (I think that looks quite nice : And the new pickguard checked for the critical sizes before adding the ebony veneer: And the ebony veneer ready for me to decide what glue is going to be the best to stick it on with! : And the fretboard dots have managed to battle their way through the Christmas post! So that will probably be tomorrow's job.4 points
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Schrödinger's bass: when it's in the basket but you haven't checked out yet. There is absolutely no way Basschat is ever going to have its own twelve-step programme. Even its harm-minimalisation efforts leave a lot to be desired. This place is utterly top. Merry Christmas, Stewblack.4 points
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Finally finished mapping out this amazing Joe Long bassline. Been finding out more about Joe as I'd not previously heard of him. Seems he caught a break when asked to join what he described as 'the biggest band in the world' but being a decent bloke said he would need to work his notice with his current band before he could join Frankie and the boys! What a guy! Fearing he'd blown the gig he was pleasantly surprised when they got back to him evidently impressed with his attitude - especially in light of the sudden departure of their previous bass player. Joe went from non musician to self taught sometime bassist to member of the New York Philharmonic, when an accident and serious hand injury intervened. Although right handed he played his first electric bass upside down because he could barely use his left hand (the shop had no lefties but Joe isn't the kind to be easily dissuaded). Before he knew it Joe was off with the rest of the Four Seasons touring the States with Frank Sinatra. 'I got to hang out with him, got to drink with him, got to party with him - he called me Joey' he told an interviewer, and when asked what did you call him? 'Mr Sinatra' he laughed. The song features on the album Chameleon and wasn't a hit until picked up by the Northern Soul crowd three years after its original release. It's a great album, check out Sun Country from the samre LP if you want to hear Joe laying down a seriously funky groove. Anyway here is my best attempt at a transcription of the song and a recording of me playing the line slowed to 140bpm to facilitate easier learning. Enjoy!4 points
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Of course yes! The only debate was how much other stuff I might buy to take advantage of the free postage 🤦🏼♂️🤦🏼♂️🤦🏼♂️3 points
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Just for fun... Binky and... err... Winky... 😁3 points
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BJ the prime minister; UK leaving Europe; Lozz not playing a precision, 'tis truly the end of days 😈3 points
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Wishing everyone here a Merry Christmas!!. and for myself this year...a Sandberg VS4 gloss 3 tone sunburst with pearl dots!!! 7lb 8oz apparently! Really wanted the hardcore aged but couldn't justify the extra cost to myself. Hoping for delivery before the big day...pics of my actual bass taken from sellers website-I hope this is allowed3 points
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Here's another idea - Ask the seller to tell you a really hard luck story - like how he's going to be evicted from his house unless he pays the overdue rent, and that would mean his family will be out on the streets for Christmas, and you buying his bass is his last hope to raise some money. You get the bass, and you keep a clear conscience. Job done3 points
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I picked this up in a trade earlier this year, and despite it being every bit the instrument I expected it to be, it is more than I need with several budget basses I like and can happly gig, thus I have had to decide I would be better off with the cash in the bank for boring real life things (house, car etc). A few minor dings, nothing unusual for it's age and it has definitely been utilised in a live environment, but not carelessly. Sounds thunderous and I've had compliments from the band and Joe Public for the tone I had. This is a 2014 model with 3 band EQ and 5 way switching, it is also very light for a SR5 at 9lbs. The 5 way switching makes it a much very versatile bass, thumpy P sounds are totally viable along with the classic Ray sound. Current price for a new Stingray 5HH is about £2300. Collection vastly preferred (J10 M42) but can post for ~£30 with a few days notice.2 points -
Ernie Ball Musicman Stingray 3EQ I’m set on getting myself a Status (again) so I need to make room. I took this bass in a trade a couple of months back and although it is a stunning example of the breed, my Special can look after any future Stingray needs so last in first out. Original ad here: https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/359492-mm-stingray-ashflamed-maple-traded/?tab=comments#comment-3858282 It really is in beautiful condition and as someone who has had around a dozen or so Stingrays, this has one of the best necks/maple boards of any of them. As @desmondpot described it to me, it has that ‘spongy’ feel to it. Not at all harsh but lovely and smooth. Unlike many of the later unfinished necks this one has a beautiful satin sheen to it and some stunning markings in the maple both front and back. Manufactured Oct 1999 Natural gloss Maple neck Maple fretboard Matt black pickguard 3 EQ preamp Chrome hardware 43mm nut Weight approx. 9.5lbs Original G&G hard case (no keys) Collection preferred but would be willing to ship at buyers expense and to their insurance requirements. The only trade I may be interested in would be a Status 4 string plus cash your way (I have a wanted ad up at the moment so it would need to meet that spec: https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/388760-status-4-headed-s2s3cw-please-read-required-spec/). New photographs to follow tomorrow (if the sun decides to come out). In the meantime here are the pics from the original ad. New pics added EDIT - The photos seem a little unflattering with the string shadows on the fretboard, but please be assured it does have a lovely low action! 😂2 points -
Was with my sister just coming into London and she puts this classic soul funk on from Maze . What a soul funk record it is. Robin Duhe's bass playing is just fantastic from start to finish.2 points
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In a word...no.2 points
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Pit band for Are You Being Served - the musical ?😉2 points
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Mojo, I think a lot of people on Facebook will say they're free just to get the gig, and then they'll worry about minor details such as errr - can they actually play the songs???? later. Your approach is correct of course, but lying and blagging is the norm these days in all fields (see politicians) and thought, consideration and courtesy count for very little. Rant over. PS - I hope you get the gig.2 points
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And ignoring what MrsAndyjr1515 might say about the subject, never let it be said that I don't listen, @scrumpymike You have dots2 points
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Bought a VT Bass from Dan. item was as described and well packed. Comms were good. Post Office were slow to deliver due to Xmas, and Dan got in touch and sent pic of postage receipt to reassure me, even though I hadn't enquired as to its whereabouts, which i thought was a nice touch! Deal with confidence.2 points
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Exactly, and the same can be done for 22. I know F is less common as a useful note for rock etc, but if you play jazz, big band etc then F is a pretty useful note. Certainly more so than F#.2 points
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I fooled myself with that notion for years2 points
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Might have the answer. Get someone else to buy it for you. Removes all sense of guilt. GAS is gone. SIMPLES Dave2 points
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collection only, wonder why it 'only' weighs 52Kg! 😣2 points
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Have to say that's turning out to be one of my favs this year. @Skinnyman Chris Squire's bass is as always perfect.2 points
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Is there no 'not buying a rickenbacker' emoji?2 points
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Later with Jools gets some stick on this forum, but it's had some amazing moments?2 points
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I think it’s what Christmas is all about, isn’t it? Buying basses. Christbass, I think they’re changing it to from now on. Roll on next Christbass.2 points
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Aahhh, what a doofus. I only saw the partial description on the ebay app. My bad. There are two others in amongst all that bric-a-brac. The centre laminates seem well made but the hardware looks like its just been eyeballed.2 points
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Twonk2 points
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Trouble is, this // is going to be this \\ kind of // as opposed to this ]I \\ II ll kind of // and, let's face it, I wouldn't want to confuse @scrumpymike any more than he already is Clearly the best way for me to illustrate to @scrumpymike that I know exactly what he has in his mind is going to be for me to get it in the scrollsaw, cut it to shape and then, if it's wrong I can just... ...oh.... Hmmm....this building by correspondence is trickier than I thought!2 points
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I can’t believe no one has mentioned this gem yet.... Not a hit, admittedly but, along with Greg Lake, one of my favourite Christmas songs.2 points
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21 for Rock. 22 for Muso's. 24 for show offs.2 points
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24 as a preference, but I do like at least 21. One of the few things that annoys me about my Sire V7 is that they stuck too closely to the J-bass recipe, and gave it a 20 fret neck. I have never understood why Leo designed them like that... what the hell is the point of a range of E to Eb..??2 points
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Yeah, I applied that to the women in my life..... did me no good Ooh! IBTL..... 😁2 points
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They had a Christmas Album called.................................."Christmas Album"! The song you may be thinking of was "Little Saint Nick" which got some air plays.1 point
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That's pretty bloody lovely. Personally I'd have gone with just black pickups, for the full stealth look, but that's just me... and it's not my bass 😁1 point
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Well, I got a text from the frontman trying to establish if I was going to do the gig or not (give me strength..)? If he was in any doubt before he isn’t now. I also let rip with the most dignity I could muster about how I saw the situation, how poorly they handled it, how as a long-standing and 100% commited band member I deserved better etc etc etc. I then got a reply saying he was sorry how things had panned out, that I was a great guy blah blah blah. Later that night they put a status on their Facebook profile, a few pictures of me and a few ‘nice’ words. I’d like to think that it’s sincere but I’m still livid and see only a load of bullsh*t. In the same status they announced their intention to continue as a two piece, which I find ludicrous, but never mind. Within an hour of their status going live I got a message from the BL of another established local band asking if I was interested in being a part of a new band he’s putting together? One door shuts and another opens. I’m not entirely sure I want to do it yet, (I’m not even sure I even want to keep playing bass at this moment in time) but he said to think about it over Christmas and New Year, so let’s see. In the meantime I’m going to concentrate on my solo stuff, which I’ve neglected for the last four or so years.1 point
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Agree with all of the above! Whenever possible I re-use the screw from the original button. If I have to use the screw supplied with the Schallers (usually because the head of the original is too big) and the hole in the bass is oversize, I plug it with a large (kebab-style) cocktail stick. Just dip the sharp end into wood glue, push firmly into hole, trim overhang off when set, and re-drill smaller hole.1 point
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Worst. Support. Network. Ever.1 point
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absolutely this. I once quit a band 2 weeks before a British tour and have no regrets/guilt for having done so.1 point
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