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Having recently bought a BB1600 to join my BB11000s I've decided to sell the granddaddy of my small herd, the BB2000. I bought this from a UK dealer on Reverb and it is everything they say it is. It's pretty gorgeous obviously with Yamaha's sunburst finish and the thru neck. And it has a sound to match: deep, deeply funky with amazing sustain if required. It's been described as the ultimate funk bass and that's probably true, but my chops aren't really advanced enough to prove it. Anyway, it's made in Japan (were any of these made in Taiwan?) and the serial number on the headstock is 068909. I believe this dates it to 1982. The bass came to me with the original case with its fetching (retching) green interior and the stickers. The frets are in incredible condition which leads me to suspect it's been refretted prior to my ownership. Tuners are straight, solid and the bass stays in tune. It's currently wearing a set of DR Sunbeams 45-105 which have plenty of life in them. The neck is straight and the action is comfortable. She does have some war wounds as you might expect for a bass that came out of the factory the same year Duran Duran released Hungry Like the Wolf. The most noticeable dings are on her backside near the strap lug and you can see them in the photos next to a 20p coin. There is a tiny (really tiny) scratch at the very dusty end of the neck which I've tried to show in a photo (but failed). The electrics all work as they should although I'm not the kind of basschatter who has the knowledge or confidence to pull a bass apart. You'll see in the photos there is some corrosion on the pup screws. In terms of weight I have done a very rudimentary (me plus bass minus me) weigh in on the bathroom scales which puts her at 4.7 kilos. This seems too heavy to be honest because Yamaha literature always lists the bass at 4.1kg. I''ll try to find some better scales, but I suspect the actual weight is closer to 4.1 than 4.7. The case is in decent condition with cosmetic damage to the plastic veneer on the handle. The clasps all work and it does a fine job of protecting the bass. Please ask me any questions you like. The bass is in central London (EC2 Y8DH) and I'm happy to do a socially distanced handover or courier it at buyer's expense. I'd be using UPS who cost a bit more, but have never let me down. Thanks for reading, best Richard.12 points -
I bought this from GAK during lockdown. Lockdown does strange things to a man. It's now discontinued (not lockdown). It's barely left the case, never left the house, and as such is in 100% mint condition. Great for your Flock of Seagulls tribute band, or as a perfect sofa bass (or indeed travelling, although I'm not sure where you're going to travel to). Comes with gig bag, manual and original box. I will include a set of Bass Centre Elite double ball end strings just because you're awesome. Collect from Chesterfield, or add £20 for insured UK courier.6 points -
For Sale a (NEW) MarkBass Kimandu Richard Bona Singnature! I received as trade from a Shop so is new Body: Okumè light Neck: Maple with Graphite Bars Fretboard: Maple Frets: 24 Scale: 34 Pickups: Markbass electronics and soapbar pickups Hardware: Black Case: MB Bass Standard Bag Included Richard Bona Signature Finish: Old Yellow Weight : 3.9kg Price 1350£/1500€5 points -
I was hunting for a back up bass and after being denied finance found a 3.7kg Sire P7 v2 on eBay. Don’t usually buy on eBay but a Sire at this weight I couldn’t resist! I’ve played it for about 35 mins and it’s unreal, so playable thanks to that 38mm nut, rolled fretboard edges and super smooth finish. Already owning a V7 which I’ve been incredibly happy with (apart from its 4.8kg weight), I’m familiar with the preamp and this one definitely feels similar. It’s strung with the factory strings which I believe are D’Addarios 100-40 NYXL super zingy to my ears (I’ve been playing flat wounds or semi flats for 3/4 years almost exclusively) lots of snap when you pop 😁! Very refreshing to a flats lover. I was gonna swap in some Dunlop flats but I’m torn, I might just keep these on! So looks wise it’s pretty cool in a vintage-modern way, 3 tone sunburst body (with some grain a poppin!), white pearloid scratchplate and maple fretboard. The maple neck also has some graining going on at the back which is cool.5 points
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Ibanez EHB1000 Headless bass in white. In great condition. Sorry to see this one go.... UK shipping option. Ibanez have combined a striking headless design with their signature advanced playability and versatile electronics – introducing the EHB bass series. Featuring a carefully-calculated headless design, versatile pickups and a number of configurations to choose from, these radical instruments are built with precision performance in mind.4 points -
That makes sense, I think. There are very few musicians who are simultaneously (a) distinctive instrumentalists, (b) prolific and astute composers and/or lyricists, (c) charismatic performers, (d) long-lived contributors to a musical canon, and (e) willing to experiment even after decades. If McCartney were merely the bassist he is, that would make him noteworthy -- his technique was quite radical in the early 1960s. A creative or performing artist who works well within his limits is not necessarily inferior to a virtuoso who works perfectly within pre-existing limits. I wonder if the fact that McCartney is notable for several reasons possibly dilutes critical evaluation of his specific abilities. Also, he can come across as a man who never outgrew the arrogant humility that he embodied as a young man. He is, perhaps, more gauche than we expect from an iconic musician. He's not Bowie, or Miles Davis. McCartney was never particularly cool. He was simply extremely good at what he did. Had he simply thought of himself as a bass player, rather than treating his bass playing as one ingredient among several, he might now be lionised for that alone. But in some ways he is too much of a cheerful, normal, sometimes foolish man to inhabit the persona of greatness.4 points
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@lowdown... I'm just curious how you would determine talent? As for the source of McCartney's reputed musical genius, I doubt it came from any divine intervention - more like a combination of some fortuitous circumstances in his early life, plus inate musical instinct and ability, plus a lot of hard work and an ability to focus on what he wanted to achieve...4 points
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Very happy that this rare, little bass found its way into my hands; an original 90s Ibanez Affirma Fretless 5 String. It is exceptionally ergonomic either standing or sitting and has a beautiful fretless tone and craftsmanship. Thanks to Tony aka Hellzero for opening my eyes to these very special basses.4 points
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Cheers Al. I've been in an ELO tribute band for nearly 10 years. Playing is my only income, so can't wait to get back doing it. https://www.elotribute.com/media.php4 points
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Is anyone taking bets on how long this thread will last?4 points
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Thanks to @PaulThePlug, my latest addition; An Ibanez EDA900. Weird and wonderful, but lightweight and well-balanced. The ergonomics really are very good. Controls are bonkers; Magnetic Vol, Piezo Volume, Magnetic Bass& Treble (twinned, not stacked!) Piezo treble. 'Round the back... 4 Piezo saddle level matching pots, 1 Piezo level trim pot and set & forget piezo bass level control. The magnetic pickup seems to be the same as the ones used in the EDB and EDC700/705, but the piezo is the real power house in this instrument. If it's not kept under control, it can dominate the tone. Mixed in conservatively, it works well with modulation effects, and solo'ed it does a passable impersonation of a plugged-in electro acoustic. It got very close to the bass tone on "Alice in Chains Unplugged" and Sevendust's "Southside Double-wide Acoustic Live" In summary, an idiosyncratic oddity, but quite versatile. The EDB605 is more jazz-like and the 3band eq can deliver a decent selection of tones. The EDC915 is a bit of a one-trick-pony, but like a 2EQ Ray, it's quite a trick.3 points
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I'm going to regret this, but I need to thin the herd, and create some space. I'm going to put a couple more basses up for sale shortly, if they sell, I may withdraw this one. This is one of the early runs of the model, and having played a recent one, I can confirm the early ones are the best. All original, apart from an added grounding strip (easily removed). This bass sounds and plays superb. At just under 4kg it's light for a jazz. NO TRADES - I'm thinning the herd (unless you have a 5 string Wingbass, or Fingy, or similar). I'd much prefer collection or meet-up. We can't do that just yet (unless you're also in Wales) - so I'm just putting this up to see who's interested... Hopefully we can arrange the sale for a couple of weeks time. I'd prefer not to post, unless buyer arranges their own courier.3 points -
We have this show in America that tells us what talent is...3 points
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Not by me, I would like to assure you . I would dearly love the kind of confidence you get from knowing the right response even 90% of the time Btw apologies everyone for the unintentional thread de-railment. There will be an onward bus service to Tring3 points
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Tune3 points
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Out of sequence, but ... (Best listened to with headphones ...)3 points
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Story of my effing life right there...3 points
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In the Summer of 2018 @Silvia Bluejay and I were lucky enough to interview Marcus Miller for BGM, and we asked him about this. https://www.musicradar.com/news/marcus-miller-ive-always-hated-bass-solos-thats-the-one-point-when-the-music-isnt-grooving-any-more3 points
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This is an oldie, but seen as Daft Punk have now slip up, I’ll pop this up! Get Lucky Trans.pdf Get Lucky TAB.pdf2 points
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Not if you’re an Aspie - rules are there to be learned the hard way by generalised embarrassment, second time around, (once you’ve stood out like a sore thumb first time around for not realising there were any)2 points
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N n n n n n 19 - Paul Hardcastle... Come on join in!2 points
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Billy Idol - Sweet Sixteen2 points
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There's a sequence? 😁 Anyway, this got missed out.2 points
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And much better than my suggestion, shame on me. 😁2 points
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Keep up Maude 😁, we had 0072 points
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Did we get seven?2 points
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Does this get us any closer..? You're all too fast for me..!2 points
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Just adding a few more photos - it seems to be taking too long when they're all in one post...2 points
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It might be worth it if you have spent several thousand pounds on your turntable, tonearm, cartridge and stylus and have then perfectly set up and balanced, and your hearing is still good enough for you to be able to tell the difference. It still won't sound as good as as a decent digital file. It might even be unplayable on more budget systems.2 points
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It's important to know whether the disc produced by this process is intended to be played at double speed.2 points
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So are we saying that we are aiming for 4 Sept 21 at Doveridge? I will say, yes, I hope to be there, but I have 2 grandchildren due that weekend, so things could change very rapidly (not twins, just both daughters due within days of each other - you couldn't make it up). In the event I am able to come along I could bring stuff - electric and acoustic basses/amp(s)/pedal board, depends how much room you have and whether I need to book in advance. I could also bring cake - I imagine that will not be dependant on available space/booking constraints 😉2 points
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All done! Basses now correctly spaced... I had to get a bit creative with what little foam I had, literally nothing could go to waste. I might get a big block of neoprene and do a neater job one day but for now this is solid.2 points
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Did you try the good ol' way @ped ? With a good ol' hammer... Works very well when you need to push things a bit more !2 points
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oops we started the numbers too high at 1...... Nine Below Zero.2 points
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Hello, just wanted to share the joy of getting the new (for me) Gr Bass amp and cab. I'm a 20 + bass player in the business (Europe) and had tried pretty much the "majority" from entry, mid and boutique amps. Said that, trying the Gr Bass was a whole new experience to me in terms of clarity, sound, ecc.. The amp is very clean, very responsive, does not "color" the sound at all regardless of which bass your're playing through. I've tested the head directly into my sound card and you can hear the sounds below. What to say about the cab though ? First of all it's ridiculously light. The new Aerotech technology gives the possibility to reduce the weight significantly without compromising the sound. We are talking of a 212 cab with 900w! Said that, as for the amp, the cab is very clean, powerful and fantastically built. Go check GR bass and their products!2 points
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Interesting. I'll give it a go after a quick listen. The Tonehammer has no lows and no highs. It's all mids and they're not very pleasant. The GR has more lows and a smoother sound, but the top end is lacking. I'd personally be much happier with the GR. The drums sound great but are too loud for this exercise. Nice one @johnpaulbass! We could do with more of these.2 points
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The OP hasn’t been back since the topic was opened, so we’re all talking amongst ourselves for the time being 😂.2 points
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Not really...2 points
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Ø is for Østenfor Sol Sorry, can't remember ones for Æ or Å. ...but I did prolong the thread to at least some degree, didden I?2 points
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Q is for2 points
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Opening myself up here, but with amp/speaker/cabinet advances you have a ton of options available to replace a 400w, 2x10 combo weighing 80lbs (80lbs!). Ask yourself what your budget is, how much power/headroom you need, size/weight/portability, what you want it to do (subjective, but what style if music do you play?), do you need a combo as opposed to a head/enclosure set up. ...answer these and you'll have dozens of members chipping in.2 points
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I didn’t know he was a pro, I came across him a few years back when I went to look at a 65 jazz, I was reading up on the jazz and this video came up2 points
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My FujiGen jazz bass, the neck on this bass is amazing. They used to make the Japanese Fenders.2 points
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Apart from promotional work I doubt 'Mr 335' Larry Carlton will be seen playing his recent Sire skinny stringer range that much, particularly not the HSS Strat or Les Paul inspired versions. I don't think it's that kind of endorsement. It's more of a 'I'm happy to put my name on Sire guitars because they're a quality brand' than 'I could play any instrument I want and I choose Sire' kind of deal.2 points
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Couple things as a long-time Reaper user: Like any platform, Reaper falls over sometimes. Coming to it from scratch as an almost total DAW newbie the learning curve was initially shallow (digital tape recorder) then vertiginous and now I just assume if there's absolutely anything I want to do there's probably a way to do it and a video that shows me how. If you've used Pro_tools to any degree you'll be fine going straight in. Kenny Gioia's instructional videos on YT are a god-send, even if he sounds like a New Jersey made-guy. Is Reaper resource hungry? Not in my experience. I'm running it on a 12 year-old PC with 4Gb of RAM of which about half is committed to other things so when the CPU hits 50% then a twenty track song starts to stutter. I can track with Skype, Google and AVG open in the background with about 3ms of latency. I've had upwards of 60 VST's open across multiple audio and midi tracks. Some midi latency with hungry VST's like a polyphonic pitch-to-midi converter. The bundled VST's are visually ugly and a bit limited but they do the job, they're resource-light and there's quite a lot of them. They're mostly tonally neutral (characterlessness can be good, sometimes) but there are loads of character VST freebies out there if you want tonal voodoo. I've worked my way through a crillion EQ plug-ins and these days I'm mostly back to the bundled ReaEQ which is simple, tonally neutral and flexible. The bundled sampler isn't great but there's a script circulating in the community which - it is alleged - vibes it up a bit. Reaper's cheap. Free trial (nag screen, no functional limitations) then £60 for the non-commercial license. That buys you all updates and a free upgrade to the next version iteration. So I went from V3 to V6 in two hops costing me £120.00 (at today's prices). Amazingly, it downloads as 12Mb (zipped inc VSTs). Furthermore, I installed V6 (current) over V4 in about a minute and every project and setting was saved in place. Maybe that's normal but it seemed miraculous to me. Reaper fan? Very much so. Tried anything else? Well, no, apart from Cakewalk, back in the day. Should you try Reaper? Absitively posilutely. Should you buy it? See how you get on2 points
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I remember reading that Robert Trujillo's then 12 year old son played bass for Korn on a tour. I was quite impressed but after hearing the clip posted by @SteveXFR I"m even more impressed. How could a 12 year old boy throw filing cases down a fire escape for 4 minutes straight? Not bad.2 points
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... and I have a job. Pending written confirmation, at least.2 points
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