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So Mick, as you are reading this ( cos you have just text me to say you are) why not do the decent thing, pay people back, apologise and stop ripping people off across the UK. Especially ripping off fellow musicians/bassists who are having the absolute shittest of times with no gigs ( I know you are boasting about still gigging with your pantomime buddies) and low on funds and you 'sell gear' with absolutely no intent of sending it, apart from back to yourself! The absolute lowest of the low and I hope everyone including myself gets their money back and you pay for being an absolute silly man We aren't 'sad keyboard warriors' its a community who gives a stinky poo and when someone like yourself acts in this abhorrent way it needs to be highlighted and dealt with.13 points
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Bryan Ferry Live Album to Support Band and Crew | Best Classic Bands Nice to see Ferry doing his bit to help out his band and crew, I'd like to see others follow his example10 points
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He could easily join using a different name. Then again, i'm sure being banned doesnt stop him from just reading the shytstorm that's coming his way For a career criminal and shyster, he's not that clued up on how to get away with it. I think if someone quietly moved his supper 5 inches to the right, he'd starve8 points
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My first outing tonight with the CTM300 and the 810, it sounded amazing I’m totally converted to valve amps finally!8 points
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No good deed goes unpunished it seems.7 points
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Mark's custom build 32" scale Zoot bass ZB-1000, is almost finished. Here I have just applied two coats of clear sealer to his very special "Roasted flame maple & Purple heart" neck. I think the top coats when applied will at depth to the flame.6 points
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Well, the itch refused to go away, so it needed to be scratched. Goodbye class D, hello EBS TD650. My cab has been locked away at a rehearsal space since picking the amp up, but I managed to retrieve it this morning and finally try the two of them together. Only played at home levels so far (albeit rather loud home levels, as the neighbours were out!) and all I can say is that I haven’t stopped smiling. Tried it with my Streamer Stage 1 and my Dingwall NG2, and it just sounds fabulous. I’m so glad I have no willpower and gave in so easily and bought one!5 points
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I suspect his sons don't identify with their Dad's roots... Friends of mine have been unfortunate enough to encounter Otis in his role as Joint Master of the South Shropshire Hunt!5 points
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"Origin locates itself in a workspace and makes continuous real-time adjustments while the user is cutting. The result is precision — wherever you need it." What happens if you want to make a jazz bass? I'll get me coat.5 points
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As WoT says, it's four blobs singing opera that you can control. What he neglected to mention, however, is that the frequencies and patterns generated by the associated AI have been carefully selected to affect the brain's alpha-waves in order to make the user more susceptible to certain types of online advertising, and to assume a generally more relaxed attitude to issues such as tax avoidance by major technology companies. Now, I've had the boffins down at Earbrass Laboratories looking into this, and they have come up with a way to completely nullify these effects using a sophisticated and precisely engineered piece of headgear, constructed of high-tech thinly-rolled aluminium sheet. As you can imagine, these are in very high demand in the lead up to christmas, and usually retail for £129.99, but as a special offer to Basschat users, I have been able to make them available for a one-time special offer price of £39.99 plus admin fee through the Earbrass Laboratories' wholly owned subsidiary Grabber and Grabber (Cayman Islands) Ltd. Stocks are limited, so it will be on a first-come-first-served basis, and individual orders will be restricted to a dozen items. Thankyou.5 points
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Looking to trade my Bongo 4H. 2010 build. Colour is Ice Blue. Pickup has neodymium magnets and the electronics are 18v 3 band active EQ. The single H Bongo is discontinued now and some of the features described have since migrated to the post 2018 StingRay Specials. This example is in really excellent cosmetic condition (small nick on the lower horn) with no structural, electronics or playability issues. Bass is super light on the shoulder! One thing of note is that there is a colouration difference between the neck and the body which is more noticeable in natural light. The neck has remained blue where as the body has taken on a slightly greenish tint in certain lights. This is fairly common to Bongos depending on the colour. A while back I owned a white 4HS Bongo where the neck stayed polar white and the body turned a cream colour. This bass doesn’t have the MM hard case but comes with an official deluxe MusicMan gig bag. Ideally looking for a trade for a nice StingRay 3EQ (already sorted for a 2EQ Ray) Also open to trades or p/ex deals with other MusicMan basses. Your bass must be in excellent condition with no issues. I‘m in South Ayrshire about 30 miles south of Glasgow. Happy to drive a couple of hours to the border area to meet if anyone is up for it.(is it ok to do that at the moment?) thanks for looking! Keir4 points
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As some of you know, I've started collecting late 80's-early 90's Charvels, Jacksons etc. Well, I picked a gorgeous 1988 Charvel 2B on Friday. It's a beautiful metallic blue colour and a lovely weight too. Despite all the hairspray and Brut on it, it's cleaned up well and sounds fab. I've managed to snap half of the tone pot shaft off, but other then that it's definitely giggable (should they ever happen again). These Japanese instruments are super quality and because they're still unfashionable, they're very good value for money too.4 points
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I imagine anything defamatory here could be filed under ‘Fair comment’.4 points
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Single ply Matte Black would look ace! 😉4 points
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So, I have now finished all the flatting, polishing and waxing to the neck and body. I have started to build up the bass. The first thing I do is the "earths & grounds" with copper foil.4 points
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Made me laugh as one of his gig reviews said ‘even the boys in blue turned up’. Oh the irony 😂4 points
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He's still offering to sell me either a V1 or aV2!!!4 points
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The latest head to be paired with my Barefaced Big Twin 2.4 points
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Well, there was a surprise knock at the door this morning with a rather hassled looking UPS driver and my guitar. Apparently, the guitar had been loaded on to a contractor driver's van for delivery about a week ago (because they're so busy they've been using contractors to assist). The contractor had basically neglected to deliver anything in the area, so the poor regular driver was having to work Saturdays to make good all the deliveries. The driver couldn't have been nicer or more apologetic: he was totally blameless for any of the issues but it was great customer service from him.4 points
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Happy to report everything's OK. 🙂 The bass was in an old-fashioned wooden-ish hardcase, which really isn't designed to be walked on, but somehow it all got through unscathed. The seller is pretty cross, and is taking it up with Interparcel. (Incidentally, I video'ed the unboxing just in case) Right... Ladies and gentlemen, say hello to Maggie: In what will be a huge surprise to none of you, it's an early 70s P. '71, to be exact. I thought I was done with maple P's, but this one is just over 8lbs so I couldn't resist. Pickguard & wires / pots are replacements. It's been refinned (black over original black, apparently.) Everything else is original. First thing that hits me... it's massively resonant. Feels lovely so far...4 points
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Hi, for sale MTD AG6 signature custom bass. Perfect condition 10/10, exelent sound and playability. Bass realy like new, never giged. Extra ramp, original Mtd case, documents. Amazing bass. Alder body, top-burl maple "10" top, matching head, maple neck with purpleheart, custom MTD Bartolini picups, custom MTD Bartolini preamp, Buzz feiten tuning system, 35scale, 24 frets, 18mm string spacing on the bridge. More information you can find www.mtdbass.com3 points -
Let’s nip this slander thing in the bud shall we? What harm has been caused to the individual as a result of what has been said? That is for the person in question to prove. If he has the cajones to ‘brief’ himself up, I believe he will open himself up to a can of worms. He would potentially have to allege something along the lines of ‘I have been unable to sell anything in X’ directly because of what ‘Y’ said and it is as a direct result and he would have to provide evidence to support it. Personally, I wouldn’t worry about the threat of slander. All in my humble opinion of course.3 points
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Yes there’s a crime number3 points
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I hope so (he says he's going to get me booted out of some groups there)...3 points
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Typical YouTuber3 points
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I had a stiff arm for a day or so, maybe I should had the prick in my prick3 points
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This guy needs exposing. I’m sure the MU would not take kindly to a con man running gigs. I’m also wondering if his business practises are all above board. Maybe the Inland revenue would be interested in him.3 points
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Yup that’s right. I bought that and the G75 he had up £230 and it’s now in the hands of Barclays Fraud Dept and Action Fraud.3 points
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There's always one , isn't there ? Good man Bryan, and what music that man has made over the decades3 points
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What’s his son got to do with it? The guy’s helping people out here. Respect.3 points
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Nice pun!3 points
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SOLD! A session playing pal bought it for his studio in London, so it’s gone to a good home 👍 Won’t lie, I’m sad to see it go as it was an particularly fine recording bass. Will do a NBD for my new bass soon. Many thanks and best wishes to everyone who enquired about the bass. If you see another one for sale anywhere don’t sleep on it, just get it, they are brilliant basses for the money 💰 Lee x3 points -
This is my bitsa. It’s my backup for my main bass in my band. I’m in the process of changing all the hardware to black. Unknown body bought for £20 about 5 years ago and refinished by me in surf green. It’s been bashed about a bit in those years. Neck is a mighty mite jazz tuners (on the way)will be black hipshot hb7 as there the only ones I could find to fit without redrilling holes. pickup is a G&L MFD as my other bass that I use in this band is a SB-2. pickguard is by Tim at gigink. Headstock decal says Franken precision this is tuned to drop C with Kallium strings3 points
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I’ve had a lot of dealings with this guy, to be fair never had a problem and everything delivered as normal. I purchased three pedals over different periods never any issues, I’ve learned in life that there are always two sides to every story and see a lot of this bandwagon jumping, anyway that’s my experience of this.3 points
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As previously discussed @ped, I’ve historically advised against these types of threads. That said, having read all the posts thus far, I don’t see anything that would potentially harm any defence (everything here is legally disclosable - if it gets that far). Providing everything is kept factual and that those facts can be supported, I think it’s a good idea to leave it open. After all, we don’t know the extent of the alleged deception(s). There maybe more than we know of at this stage. It’s your choice ultimately, but I don’t see an issue providing this doesn’t veer into wild speculation and/or threats - which it hasn’t thus far. IMHO of course. Hope you guys get your money back 🤞.2 points
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I do wonder given the alleged level of intimidation whether this thread should be curtailed and any essential communication between affected BC members be confined to PM's and the rest of us 'curb our enthusiasm', as there seems to be some fairly serious stuff going on here and people 'piling in' may not be that helpful?2 points
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Having had a TRBX505 and a BB435 I’d say BB all the way. I gigged my TRBX for about 2 years, but never really found it exciting. There was a softness about it. Not sure if that makes sense. I’d say it reminded me of a bass that had Bart BK1’s in it. Polite and up for the job, but not as exciting as it could have been. The analogy about it purring along in a theatre band seems spot on. Its quite a generic tone so fits in everywhere., but doesnt really claim its spot. The BB435 on the other hand blew me way. It had a proper P bass tone with just a bit more kick and growl, and playability was quite a bit better. IIR the BB neck didnt feel as cramped as the TRBX.2 points
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God, that neck is really beautiful!2 points
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Quick update, I just went for it on the Tanglwood, due to arrive Tuesday. Merry Christmas to me!2 points
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Beautiful, I’m loving the shape of the headstock.2 points
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Quite. He seems to all intents a bit of a Richard. Doubt his dad is very proud. I am with Sting where gifting money to children is concerned. You make your own way in the World and appreciate what you get by working for it.2 points
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Tier 1 for us and..... NYE gig cancelled. No live music still. To be honest, I was very conflicted about it (whether it was the right thing to do given the struggles of the nhs etc) so am a bit relieved.2 points
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"being of the order of 20 years old (its near impossible to accurately date CIJ Mustang Reissues). " HTH Your guitar was made at the Fuji-gen Plant (for Fender Japan), Japan in 1993 - 1994 Production Number: 83824 https://www.guitardaterproject.org/fender.aspx GLWTS2 points -
I saw this thread with hope and regret ... two years ago I thought this tech seemed like a brilliant idea ... and put down a deposit for a 6-string. In the last year there was an apparently dead website and no replies to emails ... and I was left thinking it was a risk or a gamble that hadn't paid off ... I contacted Darren & Peter here ... followed a trail of advice ... discovering that James Chick has left the company, and a direct email for Steve Chick ... and got a reply! Apparently Covid and rosewood debacles has meant they've lost their factory but Steve is still keeping their operation going ... he's got parts like necks and bodies from Warmoth and hopes to be getting things painted and presumably then assembled in the new year ... maybe my deposit isn't lost ... and perhaps the same for those hoping for a bass too?2 points
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Yeah not bad places to sell if you’re a trustworthy basschatter - but be extra careful when buying from someone who might not be! @LukeFRC yes drastically - we didnt have a huge problem before but we did have one or two that I can remember. And since FB marketplace/groups took off its actually been good for us because it motivates people to sell, and once you’ve decided to try a free platform I think people are more likely to go the paid route too. It means more gear floating around and that’s all good as far as I’m concerned. BC is more concerned about the quality of our marketplace than quantity of adverts.2 points
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The lutherie and concept of these instruments is much aligned with the world of violins, double basses, cellos and the like. The folks that work in those fields know and understand how and why they work, and respect these methods. There are fine luthiers that can return this bass to its original, more-than-excellent state, whereby she would be, not simply playable, but very fine, class instrument, both acoustically (although not in the sense of playing in an acoustic band, just splendid tone...) and amplified, within the remit of 'old school' repertoire. The work needed is not difficult, for a suitably experienced luthier (indeed, it's almost their daily lot...), and will render the bass fit for purpose for at least the next half-century. Given her present state, it behoves the owner to ensure that she can give of her best for future generations. No short cuts, no half-measures, no bodging. It wouldn't necessarily be expensive, either, in the right hands. Done 'wrongly' the guitar would be destroyed. Think of the children..!2 points
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Aluminium can be anodised and stained black.2 points
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