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My 1st propper serious purchase for a good long while and so, Let me tell you a potted histooooooooooory. It's the 70's and we are all punks, just plug and play! I hated being the bass player for a long while, but being the youngest, all the cool instruments were taken by the big kids. I hated that effing Columbus.. but the selmer bass amp in Croc skin I would like back now please. thank you. I had to sneak into our 1st gig round the back door and played behind the drummer... I was 11 years old. The other guys told the promoter I had dwarfism.. I feces you not. The 70's ended and I could actually play a bit better, and had Larry graham and Boosty fever, then Mark King came along and the Bass Centre in Wapping... what could go wrong! The 80's were a weird time, I wore chinos, braces and a tie to rehearsals..5 years before that it was leathers and a red mohawk. It was the summer of 82, and brought my 1st real 4 string.. A Red Vigier Arpege serial 002. SH from Coda music for about £500 iirc [deal of the decade] Slapped the actual feces out of the 80's..... and then... The 90's happened, and things went from baggy to grunge and i swapped, yes swapped the Beautiful Vigier for........ A beat up Hofner a SH Gibson LP mk1 and a 1975 Orange super bass with matching 4x12 [deal of the decade 2] P-Funk, Nirvana and Ledzep ahoy! Start your own recording studio Ahoy! Bands and music! ROCK AND ROLL! and right on cue - I lost my mind. Then after some r and rehabilitation Some real life feces happened and I ended up on skid row playing percussion on a 1999 Hammerlin wheel barrow for money... Its now 4 kids and 30 odd years later I still have the 92 Gibson and the 63 Hof, and I decided that playing the bass was way better than not. So I got match fit and began to play in bands with drums again last year. All the time thinking of the beautiful Vigier.....The gibbo is good, but she is no lady. Joined Bass chat 2018 spent a ton of money on pedals... All the time thinking of the beautiful Vigier... some real beauties came up, all too pricey, all too graphity or new and none red enough... 😞 Then miracle of miracles! needless to say, i was skint... but as luck would have it my very great friend who is richer than I [and wearing the hat in picture 2] became my saviour. And now after driving for hours in the wind and rain, braving the plague-19.. I am the very proud and smiley owner of Red Vigier Arpege 126...and original case, one owner from new a Mr Theo Scipio [google him] Gaze upon her! ..................... Gaaaaaaaaaaaze! ♥️♥️ Simply Glorious.. TLDR? After looking for 2 years, I brought an epic bass from an epic dude.15 points
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Fender CS 51 vintage custom p bass for sale only. No trades thanks. All case candy except lead. Hang tags, plectrums, strap, C.O.A all present. Case mint. Bass in A1 excellent condition, just 2 tiny dinks behind the bridge which I have shown in photos. I caused the second one by putting the ashtray on backwards this week. Stupid mistake....hence the price reduction. This is my dream bass, bought it and guess what.......I still don’t have the time to play due to work commitments. I can only see one more second hand one which is 3k. I will just stick with my old stingray for the odd time I get a chance to play at home. I guess the word ‘rare’ is used a lot in ads for musical equipment. Strung with flats and set up perfectly. Any questions please ask. I’m in no rush at all to sell. I have bought and sold a few times on Basschat ( sold my last CS precision to Walshy) . Due to the high value it has to be collection only from East Yorkshire or Possibly York. Definitely no trades thanks. Big Price drop £2275.7 points -
Just a wee update. Op is on 19th March. Hopefully be playing again after 6 weeks but will probably take a few months to get up to speed. Enjoyed playing some Yes tonight, Long Distant Runaround and Yours is No Disgrace. They are going to be my tracks to get me back up to speed after the op. I hope it happens.6 points
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STATUS GRAPHITE S2 Classic 5 Headed Through-neck, the very one tested by the German magazine Gitarre&Bass in November 2000. For sale only as I'm thinning down the herd (again). Asking price including shipping fully insured with tracking number to your place in these European countries (ask for other countries) : Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France (excluding French overseas departments and territories), Germany, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxemburg, Monaco, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and United Kingdom : £1750 GBP !!! In fully working condition and in excellent overall condition. Here are the specifications : Body : mahogany with black pin-stripe and book-matched burl maple facings Neck : through-neck woven graphite with walnut center tone-block Fingerboard : phenolic resin with side and front dots (no LED's) Frets : 24 jumbo (very very little wear) Headstock : 3 + 2 shape (angled) Pickups : 2 Status Hyperactive High Resolution soapbars Preamp : Status board-301 (18 Volts) Controls : blend, master volume, treble cut/boost, midrange frequency, bass cut/boost, midrange boost/flat/cut switch (see pictures for full specifications) Tuners : Gotoh GB-7 Bridges : separate ABM 3D locking Strings spacing at bridge : 18 mm Nut : phenolic resin Strings spacing at nut : 9.5 mm Knobs : original metal and plastic (see Gitarre&Bass test) Scale : 34 3/4 inches or 880 mm as it's a headed Status Hardware colour : gold (tarnished on the tuners and parts of the bridge) Truss rod : 1 dual action (fully working) Finish : amber burst, hand polish gloss polyester lacquer Land of craftsmanship : England Serial number : 02002542 Year : February 2000 Weight : 4.7 kilos Action : from 1.5 mm under the G string to 2 mm under the B string at 12th fret (can go lower, but was perfect for me) Will come with the original Status/Hiscox hard case. Non-smoking environment as usual. I'm only selling this bass because I'm thinning down the herd as I've just acquired an S2 headed fretless, which suits my taste better than the fretted. This bass was bought new by a friend of mine by Music Store in Köln (paid by his wife : some guys are lucky) on the 2nd of December 2000 (original invoice will be delivered) ! He then asked Christophe LEDUC to put some front dots as there are only side dots. Here is the link to the Status Graphite main specifications : http://www.status-graphite.com/status/frames/index_home.html The bass has been fully set up professionally by Christophe LEDUC. It has two new batteries and is fitted with a (now) used set of Elixir nickel plated Nanoweb coating strings (45 - 65 - 80 - 100 - 130tw), which fit the bass to perfection. What you see is what you get ! Look at the pictures taken under different angles to see the real condition : almost in new condition with the very few visible light dings photographed, the most important ones being on the headstock (bloody low ceilings). The lower milky line on the headstock photo is a reflection of the case lining. Don't hesitate to ask for more.5 points -
French Corona Virus Solution.mp45 points
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The situation is that you have a repetitive bassline to-do, which involves some movement but in short loops (so not dacota or something), say a ska bassline or, quite often (in fact almost always) I get this in Billie Jean. In Billie Jeans case, your left* hands job is just to play the same 8 note run on just 4 notes, Gb Db E Gb E Db B Db, over an over again, until you get to the chorus for a little break, or the singer remembers its the end of the song. So you tell your hand to play that, and it goes off and does it. And then, the 357th time it has to do it, it decides to do something totally different for no readily apparent reason, or just completely forgets how to do it and completely throws you, because you are not really thinking about it anyway, by then you have normal gigging thoughts like 'you better not spill that pint on my pedalboard', 'did your parents really let you come out dressed like that?' and 'yes, your singing voice is lovely, why don't you start your own band'. I suppose that is why it happens, but it can be really offputting. Does anyone else get this? * other hands are available if you are built backwards5 points
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This is an ’81 model, in clear nitro finish natural maple which has aged to a nice pale honey tone all over. The woodwork, finish, Gibson-branded Schaller tuners, and 3-point bridge are original. As you can probably see the pick-ups are not; the original black series V humbuckers were replaced 2 owners ago with chrome EB-3 type units (Japanese made, Allparts supplied), and the original Moog preamp replaced by what I was informed is a Bartolini 2-band EQ one. The brass nut and generic Gibson truss-rod cover are also not original, and rear battery cover is missing (One available on reverb). RD Artists have the classiest headstock on any bass ever I reckon, the Gibson logo and “flying note” inlay are real mother-of-pearl. The controls are; vol / vol / treble boost-cut / bass boost-cut, p/u select (neck/both/bridge), with micro-switches for active/passive (wish every active bass had one!), and phase invert. Quite simply there is nothing that looks like these basses, or sounds like this one. They are heavy – a big solid chunk of maple, but really ergonomic – if you play fingerstyle (as I mostly do) you can rest your palm on the upper body cut-out whilst doodling away on the strings; so comfortable. Set neck, body-through stringing, extra-long scale (34.5”), and dense maple body means it sustains for ever. Versatile: you can get the muscular EB-3 sound (think Jack Bruce, Jim Lea, Andy Fraser….) but with more punch and top end available, rather more Fender P. The preamp is very effective and hum free but I almost invariably use it passive – just such a rich, growly, ringing tone. I reckon the chrome p/ups look so much more right on an old Gibson too. Unlike Thunderbirds these don't suffer from neck dive; nicely balanced. Due to the construction and xtra long scale makes them ideal for drop-tuning malarky such as BEAD. It's a bit of a beast coming in at 11lbs/5kg so not for the faint hearted. Comes with carry case made from a keyboard bag full customised to house the bass snuggly. Due to the size and length of the neck I cannot find a hard case, believe me I have looked. Based in London and work near reading. Pickup much preferred due to lack of hard case, I can meet within reasonable distance and exchange ( Buyer to cover fuel costs). Will consider postage as last resort. After £1000 no trades unless Sandberg VM44 points -
Definately heading in the Ashdown direction. People like both TE and Ashdown gear, but its swings and roundabouts, really. Except that Ashdown are alive, and kicking well and that is a big point I guess i would be fine with either, but i like Ashdown's reputation for customer focus, which of course is pretty non existant for Trace4 points
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I've rationalised this in my own mind. Genesis has given me a huge (and I mean HUGE) amount of pleasure since I was a kid. They're etched into my DNA. All that enjoyment has cost me... what? A few hundred quid over the years? That's a bargain. I don't mind paying another 80 (which I appreciate is a substantial amount of money) to say ta-raa.4 points
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muscle memory is great, until it isn't.4 points
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I was not on the fence. But if I was I would hope it had not been built by Gibson4 points
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Didn't this thread used to be about the Genesis reunion?4 points
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After @Bilbo mentioned in another thread that he was transcribing a track from the Bruford One of a Kind album i thought i should maybe upgrade from my vinyl copy to a CD version. Arrived yesterday and i had forgotten what an amazing album it was. This was what got me into listening to Mr Berlin and following his many youtube clips. If only i could play like him Bill Briford - drums Jeff Berlin - bass Dave Stewart - keys Allan Houldsworth - guitar Did manage to see Jeff Berlin with John McLaughlan many years ago and he impressed me a lot live. Just thought i would share part of this happy wee moment in life. Probably not to everyone's taste.3 points
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I got this in Nov last year from Andertons. I’m sure it needs no explanation so i wont bother. Its in good condition, other than a few scuffs on the top. I can supply more images to show these. These happened because i was transporting it in a bag with other gear. No other damage to it . Been used a few times for rehearsals and 1 gig. No issues and FW is up to date. Still have box and all the bits that came with it. You can also see in the photo it’s sporting some custom knobs. I still have the original back knobs as well. Looking for £280 posted to UK mainland, or £275 for a meet up/collection in central london.3 points -
Last update.......3 points
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Something for the weekend3 points
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I'll creep up on the neck over a couple of days. I'll probably go entirely by feel rather than templates and also there are a couple of areas (especially the volute, re the multiscale and the heel join) where I want time to sit and ponder before removing wood that can't be put back I prefer, where I can, to carve the neck fixed to the body (most of my builds are through necks anyway so it's probably just what I'm used to). Having marked the centre line so I know not to carve into this area, for the rough shape I start with the spokeshave to take the corners off: Then fairly quickly moved onto the micro-plane rasp blade, drawn down the whole length of the neck like a scraper (wearing gloves!): And this is where I'll leave it for today to finish it to shape over the weekend:3 points
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I know. I was there. Do you want some pics.3 points
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Thanks Nick. There's a small possibility of dragging another book out of them at some point. I don't think I've dredged up enough of the misery of playing the summer festival circuit yet, there's a mine of jokes there.3 points
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But since the 50s the music doesn't die after the original performance. There's the recording which is very often (IME) far superior to the live version. That can be enjoyed at any time. Besides there's always exciting new bands appearing to replace those that have died, split up or simply can't cut it live or in the studio any more. Or than as a personal preference there is simply no need to be living in the past. To get back on track with the OP... I ought to start by saying that I'm not and never have been a Genesis fan. Their music has always been at odds with what I wanted to listen to, and unlike some of their contemporaries I still haven't come to appreciate them retrospectively. Also I don't really buy into the nostalgia trip. Because of the music I am currently playing I get to see quite a lot of bands that I was very much into "back in the day", because I am playing support to them, and I have to say that so far not one of them has been close to replicating what I enjoyed about seeing them in the 80s. It makes no difference where it is still the original/classic line-up or one so far removed that it might as well be a tribute act, I almost always come away having enjoyed the newer bands on the bill more. I can completely understand why they are doing it though. Given the opportunity there are a couple of bands from my past that I would resurrect in a flash, and I wouldn't even need to truck load of money to convince me to do it. However as an audience member I'd rather keep my memories of seeing bands back when they were still young, hungry and exciting, and for those I never got the chance to see at the time, I'll stick with the records. They won't let me down.3 points
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This is lovely too, Swedish Jazz (or Jazz pa Svenska) from Jan Johansson in 1964. One of Danny Thompson's big influences3 points
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Elvis Costello and The Imposters at the Glasgow Armadillo last night (Thursday 5th March). Great energy, and some of my all time favourite songs. However, Elvis' pitching was atrocious in some songs. Funnily enough, it was in his 'normal' register that the vocals would go astray. When he was pushing his voice into his higher / louder register, his vocals were great. Good gig nonetheless. Oh, and here's a tip for you all - if you're really impressed by the support act, and decide to pop out to the merchandise stand to let them know, and to also purchase one of their CDs - whereupon you see the guy and then say, "that was great! Loved the songs, and the audience really responded to you" - make sure that the bloke you're talking to is in fact, the artist, and not just a tousle haired guy from the audience that you've accosted as he was attempting to make his way to the toilets!!! Oh dear.3 points
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Nowt wrong with Ashdown ‘watts’ in my experience. Have own ABM 1, 3 and 4 heads over time and never struggled for heft. Love TE stuff too but the continued presence of Ashdown plus their customer service(which is amazing even years down the line on the age of a product) is a huge, huge tick in the box for me...3 points
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Reluctantly up for sale is my one of a kind DWJ 50W head, "The Wembley". Dan of DWJ is a legendary amp repairman and builder and has worked with just about every famous band in the north of England. He built this for me 3 years ago. The preamp section is based on channel 2 of a 70's blue line Ampeg SVT, its then matched with a 50W power section for all your favourite tones at a usable volume and giggable weight. It was hand wired out of the highest grade parts, including military spec pots and transformers. It has been used exclusively in the studio and regularly serviced and revalved. Put simply. It sounds and feels incredible. I recently had a small but very costly car accident, if it hadn't have been for that, I wouldnt be selling it. Standard DWJ amp builds start at £1600, I'm asking for less than half that for a one of a kind, beast of an amp. Collection or meet ups preferred.2 points -
For sale Warrior Custom 5 in very good condition and original Warrior snake skin hardcase. More details:2 points -
Reluctantly, my Moog Bass MuRF is up for sale. It's in great condition and has been barely used outside of a couple of studio days. If you are looking you probably know what this is. Its just brilliant but sadly a recent car accident means I need the cash. UK tracked and insured postage included in the price.2 points -
I decided to take a few days off and went in to Cardiff with my wife today and called in to PMT. They never have best selection of basses, but the newly arrived Fender JMJ Mustang in roadworn black caught my eye. After trying it (beautifully built, sounds amazing, plays easily and comes with a spare black pickguard) and with a bit of negotiation, it was mine.2 points
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I saw a great new band called Loup Garoux the other night. The bass sounded awesome and looked very cool; kind of Fender-ish but hard to identify with the stage lighting and dry ice. Anyway I tweeted Richard Jones the bass player who very kindly responded: So it’s a Cowpoke. Full on GAS ensues, and I’m hoping I can shift the items I’m currently selling in order to make a bid on one that’s currently on eBay. So, who’s got one? What’s the consensus?2 points
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Not sure if it's a repeat and been on before but BBC 4 are showing "Tina Weymouth on Bass" tonight at 10:30 if you're in to that sort of thing (which I guess one or two of you might be).2 points
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Pah! I use one of these for the fiddly but in Alright Now I nailed it.2 points
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Not for me Guys they have had their time2 points
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Gorgeous. Someone will be along shortly to ask the weight so here's a tip off, weight it!2 points
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Newbie Bass Player. Hello to all! Sire Marcus Miller V7 2nd Gen2 points
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Booked them one Christmas, they turned up but the (British) backing band couldn't be bothered.......... they saved the day by singing every dub side of theirs that I had, into one stage mike - I think they did Book of Rules about three times (!) - the audience (& I) loved them - bless........... 😎2 points
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Love dub inc!2 points
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Fabulous looking bass! GLWTS 👍😊2 points
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Used to irritate me but now I think, well if they can’t be bothered to research what they are buying, is it my job to stop them buying the wrong thing?2 points
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It's down the back of the back seat of your car. 50p and a twizzler please. Or we'll phone your mum, via ouija board if necessary.2 points
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I had TE 1x15 7215 SMC combo and the sound was lovely. It was heavy but distinctive. I switched to Ashdown when I went to separates and have ended with the ABM EVO IV 600 (rack version) which I think is one of their best ever models. I can't recall if they did the 600 Evo IV in combo form. I think there's a difference between the EVO III and IV. As you point out, Ashdown are still here and their customer service cannot be beaten, which is just as important!2 points
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Just make a sleeve for it and leave the combo intact? Could even just rack it.2 points
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Yes, very much the same for me. I was a bit p'd off at the prices in the pre-sale for what I consider reasonably decent seats. There were no seats left this morning for London other than VIP and that wasn't going to happen. I thought I would wait until the general sale and see what they had available. I had already decided we weren't going up in the gods again as Mrs H is not that keen. I've just managed to get a couple of tickets on the arena floor in a similar position to you actually @wateroftyne, so I'm Happy The Man.2 points
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In all honestly, I would be happier paying more money in a smaller venue. You think by economies of scale, it should be cheaper in the O2 or another arena.2 points
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So I think the overall answer here is: Schaller or Dunlop. Pick one and stick with it!2 points
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I need to order a neck for this one. 2 down, 3 to go...2 points
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Meanwhile, over on FoodChat, DrMexican said “The Chinese dish was excellent, great balance of sweet and sour, however I would have preferred it if it was Indian, or even better, Mexican.”2 points
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I have no possible need of this, but I can dig the tone shaping on it. Nowhere for me to get lost there!2 points
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Theo is a total legend and a gentleman The Vigier is an absolute cracker, just a masterpiece of bassly beauty "I believe somebody is going to be grinning from ear to ear with this purchase" I smiled all the way home I am still smiling yep, still smiling........2 points -
If you park your car in the same spot and leave the keys in the ignition i'll return your gear...........honest2 points
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My only experience with Trace gear has been in a few studios, it was ok but it didn’t make me want to rush out and buy it, I prefer Ashdown myself, I still have a mag 300 combo which went everywhere with me at one time, it’s battered and lives in my summerhouse now, but it’s still going strong , also with Ashdown you’ve always got the great, after sales service 🙂2 points
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