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So that shuker I bought recently isn't right for me, the neck and the string spacing is too big for my hands, and the number of strings is just confusing to me, but one thing I realised is how the quality of the build was. So with quite a bit of talking to Jon, selling my stick and a few other things, and a longing that has been with me since the LBGS in 17, I present something that pretty well everyone who went to the LBGS in 2017 will probably remember. Shuker Uberhorn, 33" neck, 17mm spacing, delano pickups and john east pre. Weighs about nothing!6 points
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I’ve not sold a bass in a month. I know, I know. Pre-tty Im-pressive...5 points
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Visited Happy Jack yesterday and came away with less money and a Variax 705. I'd wanted one for a while, on and off, but as I've decided to get serious about doing some home recording, I thought I should actually bite the bullet and buy one instead of deciding not to and then regretting it (again). Also had a play on assorted other Happy Jack basses, which was fun. It's in very decent nick for a generation one and a half Variax. Firmware was as up to date as it will ever get. The neck is a little chunkier than my ideal neck but it's comfortable enough. More experimentation coming up, plus the combination of that and my HD500 which should be fun. And it was nice to meet Happy Jack and Bluejay too.5 points
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I read that the Damian Erskine book is brilliant and it seemed to be structured in a way that I meant would actually read it. I did a Google to order one and upon seeing a picture of the cover I thought, "hmmm, that rings a bell." Went over to my music shelf and there it was! 3 years old, unopened and rather dusty! 😂5 points
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I know exactly how you feel. I love my current basses and rig, yet it doesn't stop me looking a new shiny gear that I see on here and you tube basically every day. However I have decided to try and focus my spare time on playing rather than researching. To hold myself to account I have signed up for Skype lessons with Phil Mann. I'm sure that will keep me busy!4 points
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Hi from Finland Heres my BT 6 from 1990 with macassar ebony top. - Mikko4 points
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Am I allowed to turn this into a "why I hate relic'd instruments" Topic? No? Thought not. As you were.4 points
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Steve Harris Precision, the current one. It ticks many boxes for me but just couldn’t have an instrument with another teams badge on it -and to be honest I wouldn’t want my own teams badge on an instrument either.4 points
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Bought on this forum in April for £2200 and basically the same condition etc, bar changed strings for 'old school' style Pyramid flatwounds (has tweed hard case, candy etc etc). Obviously not left the house in that time ... Original FS ad link here: I adore the looks and the history but - having given it a couple of months 'crack of the whip' - I just am not comfortable with the chunky neck over extended periods of playing (I prefer short/medium scale and my other Precision has a skinny 70's neck). I broke my left hand a decade ago and I cannot cope with clubbier necks, unfortunately, despite how lovely this bass is. Socially-distanced handover in SW13 (south of Hammersmith) or post for £30 on top within UK (£60 to EU). Pics below including two different 'tug bars', original maple and black dyed maple one courtesy of Rick's Fine '52 PS, no trades thanks. Kind of need the money given COVID impact on finances3 points -
Hey folks, Does anyone else get to that point where they're totally happy with their gear and thinks "yep, that's me, I'm done. Shouldn't need to change anything for a long time, if ever"...... And then feel like they're just waiting in anticipation for their tastes to change /GAS to kick in /a new 'need' to arise, etc, etc.? Or is it just me?! 😂 I'm totally happy at the mo by the way, shouldn't need to buy anything else ever..... 🤔3 points
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Hello! Great workhorse basses, these. Details below: : Weight: 9.7 lbs / 4.4 kg on the bathroom scales Scale: 34” Bridge: 19mm 21 frets Nut: 1 11/16” Radius: 10” Body: Alder Neck: Maple Fingerboard: Rosewood Bolt-on neck Hardware: Gold Pickups: 2 alnico single coil (stacked hum cancelling) Electronics: volume, blend, 3 band EQ (+/- treble / bass and two mids presets - the mid control is a 3-way rotary selector switch to select between flat and the two presets) Mother of Pearl and Abalone inlays, gloss finish It's a really nice active super-jazz. Without the offset body. An example of this model demo'd very expertly here: ...by the redoubtable Jeff Andrews (RIP); and this actual bass demo'd significantly less effectively here, by me: Happy to answer any questions here on the thread or by PM. Shipping: obvs better for you to come and try out here in Elephant & Castle (I'll provide some socially-distanced biscuits and a cuppa), but if that's not possible, I can ship to you via your choice of courier at your additional expense, or, if it's reasonable, deliver to you in my car for a contribution to the fuel money, whichever is cheaper for you. Trades: thank you, no. Many thanks for checking out the ad!3 points -
Be joining you next week ladies and gents.3 points
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I too am a labella LTF user, for many years I used deep talkin flats and then about a year ago I tried the LTF’s and liked the sound , tension and feel , I’ve now got 4 jazzes and 1 P bass with them .3 points
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This may come as a surprise to most on here but I actually think Im sorted and 100% Happy with my lot. Only thing Im looking at is that bloody Noble Pre but I don't 'need it'! I have a REDDI coming in so that should ease the gas🤣3 points
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Boring for everyone I'm sure, but was just thinking back through all the Sandbergs I've had over the past 10 or so years, since I fell in love with them. It's been a voyage of discovery to figure out exactly what makes my perfect sandberg. Disclaimer: first few pics are off the Internet, mine are probably on an old laptop somewhere! Used Sandberg Basic 4 Natural Used Sandberg California PM4 Used Sandberg Basic 4 Greenburst (which I later made a trans pickguard for) Used Sandberg Basic Ken Taylor 5 Custom order Sandberg Basic Ken Taylor 5 Custom order Sandberg Classic Booster 5 Custom order Sandberg California VM5 Custom order Sandberg california TT5 passive3 points
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Good grief, @Billy Apple, did you have advance knowledge of Covid-19? I think we should be told ...3 points
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Real wear = absolutely fine. Fake wear done well = pretty much pointless, but can work under some circumstances. Fake wear badly done (i.e. what we're normally offered) = utterly pointless and frankly a bit embarrassing all round. Spending five minutes with an orbital sander does absolutely nothing to improve any instrument, and will only fool a passing 9-year-old.3 points
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Pretty much all Fenders. The headstock makes me want to barf. The whole Ibanez Soundgear range. Lovely basses, but the SDGR logo makes them look like a child's toy. Single cut high end basses like Fodera. I'd love to try one, but there's absolutely no need for the top of the body to go half way up the neck. It just looks crap.3 points
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What a ridiculous idea! Only getting a bass when you know "what for" 😂3 points
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What a load of old tosh. There's no racism on here. We're all far too busy being sexist. 😘3 points
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So, a change of strings - weight and type - can completely change the feel and sound of a bass -we know this. What may not be appreciated is how some strings can be so much louder than others. I've just taken an old set of 45-105 Olympus flats off my PJ as they were getting increasingly 'grabby' I've put on Ernie Ball Hybrid Slinky cobalt flats, same weights. Without changing any settings on my headphone amp they're about 20% - 30% quieter than the old Olympus - the greatest volume change I can ever remember experiencing with a change of strings. I won't comment on their sound as all new strings sound wonderful, but the volume thing is a bit weird. There's always something new to learn about strings! But it is an expensive journey. 😕3 points
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Yeah. I nabbed it. Not sure how I'm gonna conceal that fact domestically, but it seemed too good to miss.3 points
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So after ordering 11months ago (almost to the day), my Moollon P-Classic IV has arrived. It got delayed by about a month due to Covid-related logistics issues, but other than that, it was a smooth ride from start to finish. I primarily went with Moollon because I don’t believe that there’s anyone hand-building instruments from scratch (Including hardware) to this level of ‘vintage Fender’ for this kinda price. Plus Tim Lefebvre and Kevin Scott rock my world lol. Had it strung with La Bella 760FS from factory, because that’s what will live on it for long-term I imagine. And with my 1971 Precision (because why not): Cheers Si2 points
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Never say never, but I reckon I'm done. My gig rig is a Sadowsky bass, an Aguilar amp and Barefaced cabs. My back-up rig is a Mike Lull bass, Thunderfunk amp and different Barefaced cabs. My home practice rig is either bass, a different Aguilar amp and yet more Barefaced cabs. I've spent more on lessons in the last few years than gear. That's where my GAS is.2 points
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A fantastic amplifier - really lightweight and powerful. This amp packs a punch (900w @ 4 ohms) and sounds really great either running your bass clean or engaging the overdrives which include the well-known 'Vintage Microtubes' and the 'B3K'. This amp hasn't been gigged at all so is in excellent condition and comes in original packaging (minus the information booklet). It also includes the intelligent footswitch which allows you to mute the head or switch between the effects. Full specs found here: https://www.darkglass.com/microtubes-900/ Price includes postage to a UK address. Payment via Paypal or Monzo. Thanks!2 points -
I no longer gig I just record and play at home so here is my man cave rig an Ampeg PF20-T Amp and a Ampeg Micro SVT 210 Cabinet and it sounds great, very similar to a B-15 Head.2 points
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Like that passive red one.2 points
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None in June although I’m meddling...2 points
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This is one of those threads that will come back to haunt people2 points
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Ordered on the 6th of April I think, so just over 12 weeks - 13 by the time it arrives. And here it is:2 points
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Kim to Free World: 'Want join band. Can shred like motherfücker, play all Johnny Cash'2 points
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The truth, right there.2 points
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Basschat is a real f**ker for the stirring those feelings of discontent and fuelling the need for more, better shiny new gear!! I think I've hit a (probably short lived) feeling of zen around my current bass gear. I've concluded that I don't need more than 2 basses, that I don't want an electric guitar anymore and that my bass amp is perfectly adequate for my current needs. The Helix has also solved all my pedal needs so I'm not even thinking about drive and fuzz pedals! Everything else is for sale. In the unlikely event I join a new band playing large outdoor gigs then I may get a new DI pedal and upgrade the amp to something more capable but for rehearsals, playing at home and local pub gigs the 30w tube amp is plenty. It's a great feeling, I hope it lasts!!2 points
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I hope you enjoy it! It really helped me. The idea that you can visualise patterns was quite powerful for me. I’ll say that the book is quite dry and will require some concentration, but it’s good fun. Why don’t you start another thread and we can work through them all together? One exercise every few days or something? Like an online book group. I’ll do it on DB. Be good to get reacquainted with it.2 points
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I believe it's for Himalayan Doom Djazz.2 points
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God, even when I'm not trying. Quick get the London Palladium on the phone2 points
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I wasn't even aware there was a humbucker with split coils option. Have to say i do like the humbucker solo'd on my VM4. Gorgeous punchy tone thru a loud Mesa Mpulse rig. Not my usual tone but i do love trying it at rehearsals. Normally i have it set mid point or slightly towards the P pick up depending on song. The volume balance between the P and MM is pretty close on my VM4. Ideal for what i play at the moment. 70's Glam Rock covers. Dave2 points
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Yep, thing of beauty - a little out of my range though And finally not!2 points
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I'm the opposite! I MUCH prefer the looks, feel and (in particular) sound of my Spectorbird NS2X, Fernandes Non-Reverse Spectorbird copy, Jackson TBird and Fernandes TBird to any Gibson/Epi Tbird I've owned or played....2 points
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Lol! I'm suddenly feeling a lot less isolated in doing exactly the same with bass books and CDs! In this case it's clearly not 'wisdom' but 'age'.2 points
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Aye i wish you good luck with that one and it was nice knowing you. Just remember that Hospitals are dangerous places to be in at the moment Dave2 points
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There's only one way to find out.... I need to try both. I'll have to prep MrsT for TWO basses arriving. I may be some time. Thanks for the tips, I'm hoping to be among you soon.2 points
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Not a slab body nor particularly heavy. Owned 6 of them, none over 9.5 lb. Sorry @oldslapper never saw your post 👍2 points
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The best relics I have seen are made by Nash and Limelight.2 points
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I have a Sandberg California and the relic job on it is faultless. When I first set eyes on it, I never knew about them and I was convinced it was a real relic.2 points
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Me, playing the same Camco kit bought new in the early '70s...2 points
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