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Not me, sadly, but our bassist at the time. 1972, he worked in a music shop in Newcastle and he had an electric upright bass for dale in the classifieds. He gets a phone call about the bass. "I am interested in the bass, can I come and have a look?" Aye, no problem I'll be home at 5.00. Gives the guy his address. Whats your name by the way? "John Paul Jones" says the caller. Yea, right, thinks our chum, one of the other music shops doing a wind up as Zep are on at the City Hall that night. "Ok, see you at 5.00 says our hero." 5 o clock comes, knock on the door, and there stands JPJ with a taxi ticking over outside. My mate picks his jaw up off the floor. JPJ buys the bass and says "Are you coming to our gig tonight?" No says our guy, its sold out. JPJ gives him some sort off pass or ticket and tells him to come to the stage door. They pitch up and are told to sit on the steps at the back of the stage, they get some odd looks as they are the only people on stage, until Zep start playing. To say he enjoyed it would be an understatement. He still dines out on that experience.8 points
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I have to get my ducks in a row. I might list the White Jazz too at some point. I’m playing less and less, the band isn’t moving forward. I have a relentless set of bills and with no lottery win on the way... I got this last year. A plan 20 years in the making. Cost me a great bass and a bank loan to get it. Its a 2001 flea, the badass, gotoh machine heads, Duncan/Modulus pickup, Aguilar preamp. some minor dinks and knocks (but nothing shocking) and looks ridiculously lovely - very hard to photograph as I never managed to capture its loveliness. the case is battered, but original. I’d prefer collections. but will post at buyers risk and cost (insured only). Can’t believe I’m doing this - but, please...please don’t tell me I’m mad etc. It’s stinging enough as it is...4 points -
Been a journey this bass. There really isn’t anything to describe the healing and pain I’ve been through with this bugger. Bought from a very good friend @three years ago. I bought it to get myself through a messy separation, sold it to pay for my wedding and bought it back to celebrate the birth of Maggie. Life really does dictate I should get my affairs in order and I’m playing less than ever - I’m debating amps, effects and other basses as I go. so, Here’s the best jazz I’ve ever played, owned, felt...looked at. Its early 2000’s and a complete 1 off. light, resonant and just perfect. The neck is 64 jazz width, 75 P depth - a total curiosity, but it’s amazing. Just a bit more in the hand than a 60’s jazz. the neck is exquisite - flame, Birdseye/quilt. it’s a relic, done tastefully. Olympic white nitro, with a matching headstock. As with the flea, don’t tell me I’m a nutter, I know I am. Collection is advised - shipping can happen at your arrangement and insured is requested. my heart is beating slowly as I type “submit topic” bloody sad.4 points -
Fender Opal White Jazz Bass (2016). This baby was limited edition. HAD to buy!4 points
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I think this is what the internet is for!3 points
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When white with gold hardware isn’t the worst decision that was made...3 points
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Ok, no more wonky stick, it's done. It's a lovely looking thing but I bit off way more than I could chew with this one. I'm going back to basics for the next one for two reasons - a) to get a real sense of my progress since the first one and b) because I actually need another solid giggable bass!3 points
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Unlike Squire, Rutherford isn't a natural showman. I think that shows in his style. Love 'em both.3 points
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Angelwitch, along with a Girlschool et al, were one of the many bands I saw at the aforementioned Norbreck Nightspot. And apparently one of the bassists that I beat out when I joined my London-based metal band, back in the day, was Kevin Riddles, or so I was told. No idea whether it was true. One other surreal moment from that venue and era was a friend and myself chatting briefly with a very drunk, very much less famous but understandably pretty made-up Neil Finn, at the time I Got You hit big. I had to ask my friend last year whether this actually happened, but he has an incredible memory and he assured me it did. 😂3 points
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Was this your plane teebs 🙂. (My attempt to draw😁)3 points
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Twerp3 points
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Presumably the old holes will be coverered by the replacement pickguard? If so, I wouldn't use filler, I'd use hardwood dowel of the appropriate diameter for the screw holes, glue them in and trim flush. I wouldn't trust filler when drilling new holes if the new holes are close to the old ones, drill might wander into the filler.3 points
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Just remembered another from the hazy days of the mid 70's ( damn those jazz ciggies ) Saw Jakko Jakszyk ( Michael Curran ) in his band 64 spoons downstairs in the dungeon that was the Corn Dolly in Oxford town center. He of course went on to Level 42, King Crimson and others. Fabulous musician https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jakko_Jakszyk3 points
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I saw Jimi Hendrix on a Tuesday night at a half full Hounslow Ricky Tick the week Hey Joe came out. Sadly, I don't remember much about the gig, but I must have liked them cos I bought the single. I was at one of the Jeff Beck Group's first gigs at the Starlight Ballroom in Sudbury Town. I saw them a lot before they stopped playing the clubs. I saw the Yardbirds at the Crawdaddy in Richmond when both Jeff Beck and Jimmy Page were in the band. There was a Precision bass malfunction (no backup!) and I offered them the use of my bass for the gig. They didn't bat an eye lid (actually there might have been an anguished groan!) when I fished my Framus Star bass out of the car!! Chris Dreja was very gracious after the gig. I was at the Marquee Club when Tony Williams Lifetime played. A stunning gig and one of the loudest. I was deaf for 2 days. In MM Chris Welch wrote that 90% of the thinking musicians in London would have died if they'd dropped a bomb on the gig that night. I like to think he was including me when he wrote that, but maybe not! I was sitting on Peter Green's sofa when he told me I hadn't got the FM gig! Gotta think big! I was still at school and had answered an MM ad for a bass player required for Pro Chicago Blues Band. A very nice guy. Even said hello when I went to the gigs.3 points
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“These machine heads are much better at the wrong angle” ”The nut is meant to be cut this low” ”The new headstock logo in Sharpie will enhance the value fo’ Sho’. “ All turned out to be lies, can’t believe it...😢3 points
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Instagram just threw up this: Looks good right? What if I told you these start at $400? OK what if I told you they do another model called the Airborne is available in 30", 27", 25.5" and 22.75" , 18" scale length and the necks are interchangable. This model is obviously more expensive but a bass that can from sofa/hotel practice to gig ready sounds pretty cool...have a look https://www.mauriziouberbasses.com/mubgx3m2 points
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I am selling this gorgeous King Bass Mk2 5 string. Quilted maple top. Graphite neck. The B string really cuts through. Recently setup with new Elites double ball strings. Walnut body. It is gorgeous and I will regret this. But something else has come up that I have GAS for. Hiscox case. Like new. And sounds amazing. This is the model with the single coil pickups and big bass sound. Collection or I deliver for free if it is ~ 1 hour Aylesbury. Very rare that these come up for sale. Sold as seen2 points -
I bought this from @Happy Jack a few weeks back but it’s not really for me unfortunately. I received another bass in a rather unplanned trade around the same time and I seem to have fallen heavily for that one instead! YOM - 2012 Mahogany Body Graphite Reinforced Maple Neck Rosewood Fingerboard Contoured Neck Heel 34" Scale length 21 Frets 39.5/40mm Nut Width Bone Nut Chrome Hardware Hipshot Ultralite Tuners Passive Electronics – Vol/Vol/Tone Custom Mike Lull T-Bass Pickups Hipshot A Style Bridge Weight – approx. 8lbs 8oz This seems a pretty rare bird as I’ve not seen another for sale with the rear mounted electrics. When I was buying this I exchanged emails with Paul Schuster at Mike Lull Guitars who confirmed that it was made in 2012 (and therefore had been Plek’d for those who are interested). One key thing to note and one of the reasons why I’ve not bonded with it too well is this bass was obviously specified with a narrower than standard neck. The nut width is actually 39.5/40mm. It really is a beautifully constructed bass with a dark, tight grained rosewood board. It’s in superb condition with just a couple of the tiniest indentations in the finish that I can see. Freshly restrung with a set of Fender 7250 nickel round wounds (100/80/60/40). Comes complete with a rather fetching original G&G hard case which again is in great condition save for a couple of small nicks. I would much prefer this bass to be collected with the price reduced accordingly to £1470. However the listed price of £1500 is what I paid and includes standard shipping to mainland GB. If you require insured shipping it’ll be extra or you can choose to arrange your own courier. Link to the original ad: https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/399209-sold-mike-lull-pt4-in-mahogany/ Any questions please PM me. # Sale Only - No trades thanks #2 points -
I had a new bass day this week. An immaculate china white P-Bass from the Bass Centre's collection. Sold to me by our own @nickcarey , replete with Detroit Flats , it has also been upgraded with new knobs and bridge. I've hankered after one the BC precisions ever since I got my hands on my Bruce Thomas Profile and this did not disappoint. Finely balanced, clean punchy sound, lovely neck and the nicest tort guard I've ever seen. More importantly I've never owned a white bass before and was stunned how pretty it is. At the same time this arrived my Ampeg returned from having its valve job completed by @basstone who I happily recommend to any other Somerset Basschatters. Well today I had the house to myself. Set up and gave both amp and bass a good go. I have no idea what it is about the SVT but somehow it contrives to fill the air with bass without ever being too loud. I played along to music on a bluetooth speaker and never had it at high volume. I could easily follow the track and yet was enveloped in beautiful warm bass. I think the white looks rather good against the black stack too.2 points
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I have just committed to another bass so this one is on the market. It's a 2010 German made version in very good condition. Notably, the gold lettering has faded on the neck pickup and there are one or two marks on the body that you'd fail to notice unless you were right up close. I believe it is an ovangkol body and neck with wedge fingerboard and it weighs 9.5lbs (4.3kg). There's no neck dive and I have to say I don't find it a stretch to the nut end of the neck either. The neck is beautifully smooth and fast, frets show barely any wear. Comes with original folder that contains Truss rod spanner, instruction manual and tin of wax. Just put a new set of DR Hi-Beam 45-100 strings on and installed a new battery. I will ship in a hard case (the tweed type). The case is too big for the bass really but will protect it in travel. You'd need a gig bag or semi rigid case for carrying it around in. Happy to ship within UK and not up for trades I'm afraid. Price now includes p&p.2 points -
I'm finding this really helpful: https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/2 points
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Nah, I like it that way...I’m rubbing one out while reading it over and over.2 points
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OK, not suggesting that you should aim to fool yourself, but this is a unique design with some experimental features. Consider it more of a prototype (it often takes a lot of tweaking, or several attempts to refine a new model) and take all the positives from it you can and all the things you regard as failings are things to learn from. Yes, you should be proud, but also recognize that realizing the shortcomings of the build is important. It means you have a critical eye and approach. Which means your builds and skills should improve.2 points
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Don’t do the jazz mate. You know the jazz is worth more emotionally!!2 points
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It’s a fantastic bass from a fantastic bloke! I can’t believe you are doing it after all that time .... it won’t be here long!2 points
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Had the pleasure/misfortune of releasing this compliation way back when!2 points
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Someone needs to show the guy where his full stop key is. Have to say, the fact that Eric Clapton once owned a Stingray doesn’t really make me want to own one.2 points
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I have been a massive fan of Chris Squire since discovering him when I first hear Yes around the time of the release of Close To The Edge. I don't think he is the best bass technician in the world but I think his ideas and creativity are incomparable and I think he deserves all the credit he gets. As a bass player and Genesis fan, I never really rated Mike Rutherford. I considered him more than competent but believed that he lacked Squire's panache. For reasons I cannot explain, I have started listening to him recently and rediscovered this version of In The Cage/Afterglow. Listen to Rutherford from 5.21 onwards. It is absolutely on a par with anything Squire did (I make comparisons with Gates of Delerium off Relayer - not in a 'sounds like' way but in a 'blows me away in the same manner' kind of way). I have gone on to listen to more Rutherford and think he is more subtle that Squire and never forward in the mix like the Fish but, man, what a mind. To make matters even sweeter; I was at this gig!2 points
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Just two. My collection was at five two years ago but then I thought “What’s the point?” and I sold three of them.2 points
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This "snakewood" Lobe is a lovely example of a Wishbass. Spend some time on finishing and you get a fantastic results.2 points
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There you go:2 points
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You’d have a problem if you dropped it the middle of a blizzard.2 points
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Could this be a design collaboration with Mark King? 32" scale length and 30-90 gauge strings as standard.2 points
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Mesa Boogie Subway WD-800 for trade only looking to trade for a Bergantino Forte HP. Excellent condition, full photos to follow ASAP. Valve preamp, class d power amp, 800 watts at 2 or 4 ohms.Comes with original gig bag Specification here- https://www.mesaboogie.com/amplifiers/bass/subway-series/subway-wd800/index.html2 points -
I'm sorry to read this. Definitely contact your mortgage lender ASAP if you really don't think there is any other way.2 points
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Is that where the dog licks his balls? I get that sort of reaction when I play a solo.2 points
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I had a lodger many years back who was a bit of a Walter Mitty character, apparently he was a military trained helicopter pilot, ex SAS and still had time to be a founder member and bass player for the goth band Children on Stun, I decided to call his bluff one day and handed him my bass, he had clearly seen a bass before as he managed to hold it the right way up but I doubt he had ever actually played one before, but he made a half hearted attempt to bash the strings with one finger....his response on handing the bass back was "I'm a bit rusty!"2 points
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What a tiny world... I was at that gig too Agreed on the subject of Mike's playing. There's some very nifty arpeggio playing from 13:15 on. I think the In The Cage/Afterglow live medley is probably my favourite Genesis thing ever. When those bass pedals really kick in at 16:48, "and I would search everywhere...", it gives me goosebumps like molehills. I remember listening to the Three Sides Live version in the car once, volume really cranked and I was just transported by the music, enthralled... when that bass pedal moment happened, every nut and bolt in the car was vibrating and I found tears streaming down my face. The power of music.2 points
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Most of us are going to catch this thing anyway, so we might as well do as many gigs as we can.2 points
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Yes exactly! It’s fine for all the professional ‘middle management’ types to work from home. What about bus/train drivers, postman/couriers dustmen etc. But the biggest concern are those that cannot afford to stay home sick and unpaid, and will plough on regardless, using public transport!2 points
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We‘re booked to play a sold out club tonight. Disco dancing, sweaty and full. The majority of the band are for cancelling. I haven’t reached the manager yet but I’m pretty sure we’ll have to pull the plug on it. According to the press, the local authorities here are extending their ban of larger halls to smaller clubs anyway which spares us the agony. However, we are all full time musicians who do this for a living. Having resisted overreacting up to this point, it seems to me that cancelling now is the responsible thing to do.2 points
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Just a quick update. I’ve been in the recording studio the last few days. The engineer took a studio DI and also a DI from my M80. After the second song he stopped using the studio DI as said the MXR was better 👍🏼2 points
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So i've used my Bugera for the last three nights having done 7 on the bounce with my Trace - all other things being equal. Last night can't count as we had a bit of a balls up. The engineer accidently knocked my DI switch from post to pre when we changed bands which resulted in massive bass going to front of house overwhelming the mix which we had to work through. However in Norwich, and tonight, at The Garage, I had a glorious sound, more than enough volume and a really nice focussed low mid. The EQ isn't as versatile as the Trace but the sound is nice and musical, and the convenience factor is great. So my Bugera is the way forward for the time being!2 points
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A Combined filter with fuzz would be a great idea! Tom from Cog could help you with that. As far as fuzz which sound synthy as in slightly filtered,the Red Ripper is a perfect choice, the prunes n custard is a similar sound as both are dynamic with envelope qualities but the P&C Is a lot more organic sounding. One of my faves was the 3 leaf Doom, which can be configured to sound like a muff (Which isn't a synthy fuzz! I've always had both types) but also is a dynamic moog like fuzz, with hints of octave up and ring mod. Other rarer fuzzes are the Co pilot orbit which is a gated fuzz and ring modulator in one pedal! I've never tried one s they are rare and the Subdecay Flying Tomato (again I haven't tried one) A great available option is the Emma Octo Nojs which is a synthy dynamic fuzz (similar to Red Ripper/Doom) but with an added octave in one pedal. I've a big love for the Mooer sweeper which is cheap and tiny and is a clone of the bassballs which is a twin filter with added fuzz! Sounds wicked with an octave pedal 😁2 points
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The singer and guitarist in one of my bands have always been in bands together and one of their bands many moons ago had Muse as a support act, a fact which the guitarist has mentioned to me once or twice, to which I remind him he's in a band with me and ask, "Whatever became of Muse?" 😄2 points
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It's now finished. It needed a name and this seemed appropriate.2 points
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You don't get this on ceebeebies!2 points
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There's a bass one too2 points
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My mate told me that I would like this new band 'Marillion' back in 82. It was before they even had a record deal. I rang the record shop in Aylesbury as I heard that they had some of their cheap demo tapes on the counter. The shop owner said, "they've all gone, but you could try the singer Fish, here's his phone number" (!) so yeah, I rang Fish and chatted for 25 minutes about prog. He was out of cassettes though! Then a month or two later they came to the student union bar at my home town (Luton). Still pre-record deal. The ticket was £1.50. Fish was selling tickets at the door. I asked if he'd sign one of the small gig posters and he said 'Sure, come with me , I'll get all the band to sign it" So we did! I was a MASSIVE Marillion fan whilst Fish was in the band, the musical love affair of my life. And here's the poster: And ticket:2 points
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Well...... In 1975 I was playing on the island of Jersey with the remnants of a 60's pop band called Love Affair. (Remember them?) We were doing some sort of cabaret show at a big hotel there. We'd finished our set in the main ballroom, and then picked up word that Robert Plant and John Bonham were in the bar. Went and had a discreet look, and it certainly looked like them. Plant was on crutches - I knew he'd had a car crash recently. Bonham looked completely out of it. They were surrounded by a posse of hangers on and music people by the looks of it. Next thing we know, everyones cheering, and Plant and Bonham are heading towards the stage. Plant stops and talks to our drummer briefly, and then our drummer points to myself and the guitarist, and indicates we should go up on stage with Plant and Bonham. The rest was a bit of a blur, quite honestly. Bonham was clearly more a bit worse for wear but started fiddling with the drum kit. Then someone fetched a stool for Plant to perch himself on, and Plant suggested over the mic that we played 'Red House' Sorted out the key, and we were off. I was doing my best, but was only one step back from pissing myself with fear, god only knows what it sounded like. Luckily our guitarist was an excellent player and carried things along, as Bonham was hardly able to keep time, let alone play well. We played two lengthy numbers, half drowned out by whooping and cheering from the crowd, possibly undeserved. I cannot remember for the life of me what the second number was. Most unexpected thing that's ever happened to me at a gig!2 points
