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Here's a few pictures of the black edge binding and white side dots being fitted to the neck. All I need to do now is the fingerboard radius and fretting job, and that part of the neck/fingerboard is done.7 points
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My new COVID style video. Took months to organise!! Ska counts6 points
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Exactly. As far as I'm concerned, I'm as (un)likely to be able to attend a gig in Aberdeen as one in Milwaukee, so I'm just interested in seeing what others are doing.6 points
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I doubt there's ever been a better time for music, it's easier to make and easier to listen to than ever. And of course, there's even more of it (and modern tech allows us to discover stuff from the past we'd otherwise never have come across)! OK, music production and culture is different to how it used to be, but they'd have been saying that in 1960, 1970, 1980, 1990 etc6 points
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A chapter in my musical life is over, if I may say so, so I will sell most of my basses. I don't think this bass needs a description. Anyway, you can find the specs in a picture. Condition 9.5/10, papers, original Status/Hiscox hard case, strung with almost new Elixirs nickel 45-105 + 130TW. 34.75" scale Adjustable string spacing at the bridge (now 18 mm) 47 mm nut 4.5 Kg on my bathroom scale The buyer will pay the shipping, I'll send fully insured through DPD (up to 50 Euros to EU and UK, I think) The last price is €1500. Only Euro, please! Thank you!5 points -
Such a simple bass line to copy, but the thought process to come up with it, and then to get the feel right, that's where the mastery is at! Sly & Robbie with Grace Jones.5 points
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Here's my cable case before a gig: And here's what it looks like after a gig: All in a Peli (iecs and Speakons live elsewhere), all twist wrapped and with those elastic ties (MUCH better than velcro!). I have always done this, I usually put away all band cables at the end of each gig (there are about 24 XLRs in there, it takes me no more than 10 minutes, I don't trust anyone else to do them properly), and I have several 40 year old cables in my collection which are still perfectly serviceable. Look ofter your equipment and it wont let you down.... And carry spares of anything you reasonably can.5 points
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Absolutely, having members from all over the world is one of the best things about this forum.5 points
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Status The Groove - 4 String - Sold Status The Groove - 4 String £429 shipped Mainland UK. Taken recently in part trade, nice bass but I need to replace some funds. No trades thanks. Can be thought of as a Status take on the Stingray? – maybe a little more versatile too with the active / passive switch. Made In England. The usual Status high build quality. Bass is very well set up, very tactile and responsive. There is a shim in the neck - happy to remove it if required, but it plays so well I've left it there. I find the bass cut and boost on this to be well voiced at 120HZ Nice figuring on the fretboard. Just a couple of small marks on the underside of the bass edge. Some scuffs and scrapes on the end of headstock The all important specs: Active eq: Treble +/- 11db at 5.5KHz Bass +/- 12db at 120Hz Active/passive switch TriMax Hum-cancelling pickups 21 fret Rosewood f/b Chrome hardware Alder body Maple neck4 points -
I had a dream that made me hit my rhythm stick lol4 points
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A better light for the 3D effect4 points
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Yep, the two I built were 23" scale so a little longer. I'm going to make another couple of necks to try; one will be 27" the other 17". You're quite right about headed versions in particular as they require custom strings but headless ones with strings clamps allow a wider choice of strings. As Ped says, these super short scale basses are really great fun but also sound the business. And you don;t have to stretch so far.....4 points
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Did you seek express permission from John Hall (Rickenbacker CEO) before you infringed his copyright in your so called dream? You’d better watch your back!4 points
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John Holt & Roots Radics Band - Police in Helicopter4 points
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Maybe, maybe not. The thread is called 'When will you start gigging again?' Bluewine has answered that pretty explicitly. You're free to scroll on by...4 points
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Agreed. There is some incredible new music out there. What I’ve found as I’ve become older is that I have no time to seek out new music or be challenged by it. Some of the best albums are ones I’ve grown to cherish not instantaneously loved. When I was growing up music was everything - what I did, how I socialised and how I met many of the people who mean the most to me. Now it’s something I listen to on the way to and from somewhere, what I play when I’m working and (briefly) what I can immerse myself in and enjoy. Believing that the past was somehow better is a national obsession in this country. This thread in itself typifies that. Rather than fixate on what’s not around, embrace what is and get people to recommend you some new music. I have recently discovered Michael Kiwanuka and Vaudou Game. (I also share the OPs dislike of Vulfpeck and Snarky Puppy. It’s academic jazz funk stripped of any passion).4 points
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Okay yeah, it was a different portastudio but the same kind of messing about. Very lo-fi. Not sure how to insert a video here but the link will work. Today I'm tidying up a bunch of originals, mostly acoustic and vocals but the little Tanglewood bass is on a lot of the tracks, it records really well. It's got LaBella flats on it and it's a joy to play. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGBJf3H730U3 points
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I have a recurring dream that I can play Hit me with your rhythm stick ...3 points
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Sell? Sorry, not clear on the concept.3 points
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No idea. When I look back over some of the gear I have sold over the past decade (often to buy other stuff on these pages) I think I may have had some sort of breakdown! So I blame Basschat.3 points
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Love Grace Jones' music. This one has more notes: 😎3 points
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...which welcomes anyone from anywhere.3 points
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NEW PRICE Playing zero nowadays, hence FOR SALE ONLY, thinning the herd here. Beautiful vintage Music Man STINGRAY, April 1989, black / maple, original hardshell case (with keys). Unmistakable 2-band, classic Stingray sound, from smooth fingerstyle to snappy slap. One from the golden era of EBMM, still with the finished neck, bullet trussrod and skunk stripe on the back of the neck. Some birdseye on fingerboard and neck. Chrome battery cover. Already featuring the screws-through-saddles design bridge, allowing lower action. Currently set with very little relief and low action. Strung with 45-105 Daddario ProSteels with only a few hours of bedroom playing on. A little patina on the control plate and pegs, small dings on the body and some buckle rash on the back, the kind of signs to be expected on a 31 year old instrument, but neck and fingerboard are absolutely fine. To be completely honest upfront, I am not sure about the originality of the pickguard, although I may be wrong. Weight is 4.3 Kg. NEW PRICE £1250 + shipping, payment through bank transfer only, please. IF YOU BOUGHT IT FROM A VINTAGE INSTRUMENTS DEALER IT WOULD COST YOU WAAAY MORE, SO DO YOUR MATHS.... Trade proposals will not be considered. Established, reputable BCers from the EU can contact me with their address for a shipping quote. Thanks for looking.2 points -
My fretless 55-02 died in December last year. I ordered new pickups from Nordstrand and a preamp from John East, the Uni Pre 5 knob. I had to wait 'til the middle of July to get all the goodies, due to the Corona situation, but now it is completed. It was a h*ll of a job to get all the preamp parts and the mini toggle switch for the MM pickup in place; it took my tech a day and a half to get it right. Now I can use the bass in active AND passive mode; that was not the case with the original Bartolini pickups: the difference in volume was enormous. Now there is no difference what so ever. In the original electronics, the mini toggle switch switched between 60's Jazz pickup position, 70's Jazz pickup position and Stingray tone. Now I have the 70's Jazz position, Stingray (parallel) and "Solo volume" (series).John East is the king of electronics. Carey Nordstrand makes fine pickups; may he recover well from his cancer treatment. 💖2 points
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Indeed I do, I always forget (until I see the clip on Friday night music compilation progs) that he played guitar in The Equals too...2 points
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Blimey... Freddie Laker... That takes me back, listening to the Stranglers and Crass - Stations...Cor blimey, its the smelliest derrière... Early 80s... think i was about 12 or 13... Thanks for waking the memories... made me smile.2 points
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@Frank Blank is fixated on her. 👍 Not that I blame him, mind.2 points
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Leave It Alone by Living Colour.2 points
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I found some screws but they are a little oversize and countersunk, oh, and cad plated. Dremel time. Then make pilot holes for screws. All screws fitted and tightened. The fair side (I didn't mention but I've taken the string tree from the Encore as it is a slightly more pleasing piece of metal) - There you go. My challenge now is to make the neck fit snugly in the pocket. The curvature of the neck root is different from that of the pocket. It's a big enough difference to make me want a better fit. Especially as I am going to pull the neck into the pocket with two additional screws a la Billy Sheehan. I shall shape the neck end to achieve this.2 points
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Not a dream, but I was once awakened by a peal of thunder so loud it set my bass humming to itself in the corner of the bedroom.2 points
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Many reasons. Often because I have no space for more, and like a crack addict I have to have more. Once to pay for car repairs and car tax fines. Once to buy my daughter a pram. A couple of times because I just wasn't using the stuff and I mistakenly thought I could control my gear hoarding. Occasionally to fund a new purchase. A couple of times because I could no longer lift the stuff nor fit it in my new tiny car. And sometimes I just cannot fathom why. I sold my Orange Terror and my Markbass NY115 cabs, and where is the money from the sales? Where did it go? Nothing tangible to show for it, and let me tell you an Orange Terror into 2 Markbass 15" cabs is a thing of tremendous wonder.2 points
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Most definitely basschat 🤣!!!! i2 points
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It's Farcebook I'm afraid, but the latest video. I'm on bass obvs... 😁 I obviously went for a bit of a wander in the middle as I start disappearing off camera at one point. https://www.facebook.com/148967305567056/posts/1009095159554262/?sfnsn=scwspmo&extid=YwALStmKhoDr4ksz2 points
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That does it, I’m going headless 😂2 points
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You think live music is bad, come and see my lot sometime, it'll confirm it for you2 points
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Plus... it's a great excuse for a volute!2 points
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Alternatively, you could remove every other fret and have a combination of fretted and fretless on the same neck.2 points
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+1 to this. There has been a huge move recently towards a more DiY, or (sorry for the much derided hipster term) artisan economy. Selling higher quality, higher priced, skillfully produced goods to a smaller number of people, direct from the maker. Musicians are already embracing this and hopefully this will be the route to a sustainable career for many in the future. Yes, it isn't going to make old school rock/pop stars of anyone, but that's a good ting isn't it?2 points
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Got the wife a new bag and belt for her birthday. The Hoover works a treat now.2 points
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Maple Road Bilda's Friess Lake Pub Ritchfield WI Sunday 3:00-7:002 points
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Regardless of ability, sounds like a decent person2 points
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Happy Birthday to me!2 points
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At least no dog-themed reheated jazz-funk.2 points
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If you mean 'music' in a commercial sense (ie: as a vehicle for pecuniary gain...), it's not a 'given' in any case. It's never, historically, been anything more than a sideline for a privileged few, with rich patrons. In recent times (since recording, really...) it's taken a popular bound, but it's really the exception, not the 'norme'. There have always been popular musicians, but these were local folk singers or troubadours, not gaining more than a crust. Is the Golden Age over..? Possibly; how many public roller-skating rinks are there in your town..? This time last century it was all the rage. TIM moves on, and in mysterious ways.2 points
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Always check CPC as well as Farnell - same group, but CPC is focused on smaller customers so their MOQ is often lower and their prices for small quantities are often better.2 points
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Tried watching this, but it just drones on and on...2 points
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As I said, "I" can't see the point on spending money on something more expensive. I'm not a touring musician. In fact I don't, and never have made any money from music at all. It's a pretty expensive hobby. So saving money on things like this is always a welcome bonus. If it does the job, and it sounds good, then I'm all for it. To be honest I've got no time at all for gear snobs who think that brand name gear and high prices make them better musicians. If it wasn't for budget gear, there wouldn't be any musicians, unless they were lucky enough to come from extremely wealthy families who can afford to throw a fortune at what could be just a child latest whim.2 points
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