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  1. Hamster
    Condition is as new. I bought this brand new from Andertons in Guildford but with one thing and another I've only played it once at home. I can't justify keeping such a bass unplayed at home. Classic precision tone, it weighs 9lb 9oz and comes with the tweed case. No trade offers please, I'm open to reasonable offers of course. I will ship UK only, the cost of which will be added depending on destination and it will be fully insured. You will only pay exactly what it costs me to ship, or you can arrange your own courier. Here's the Fender description: The American Original 50s P bass pays tribute to the bass that changed the world. It's got a snappy-sounding maple neck with a stunning 58 Pure Vintage pickup that retains that low-end thump of the originals. The American Original Range The American Original range is focussed on decades rather specific years - which could get quite confusing at times. These basses have also got a Modern fretboard radius with a vintage-shaped neck to ensure they're as playable as possible. Nitro Finish One of the best things about the American Original guitars is their Nitro-Cellulose finish which is done to ensure that these instruments resonate like the Fender guitars of old. The Nitro finish is thinner than a modern gloss finish and this allows the wood to breathe and resonate. The nitro finish will also mean the guitar will age beautifully. So your instrument will grow old with you and simply sound better with age as the wood and finish settles. Key Features Alder body with lacquer finish Single Pure Vintage ‘58 split-coil P Bass pickup Thick “C”-shaped neck profile; 9.5”-radius fingerboard Vintage-style hardware; four-saddle bridge Includes vintage-style hard shell case Specifications Series: American Original Body Material: Alder (803), Ash (801) Body Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer Neck: Maple, Thick “C” Neck Finish: Gloss Nitrocellulose Lacquer Fingerboard: Maple, 9.5” (241 mm) Frets: 20, Vintage Tall Position Inlays: Black Dots Nut (Material/Width): Bone, 1.73” (44 mm) Tuning Machines: Pure Vintage Reverse Open-gear Scale Length: 34” (864 mm) Bridge: 4-Saddle Vintage Style with Threaded Steel Saddles Pickguard: Gold Anodized Aluminum Pickups: Pure Vintage ‘58 Split Single-Coil Precision Bass Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone Control Knobs: Knurled Dome Hardware Finish: Nickel/Chrome Strings: Fender® USA Bass 7250M, NPS (.045-.105 Gauges) Case/Gig Bag: Vintage Tweed Case
    9 points
  2. silentbob
    Thanks for all the input guys. This bad boy just popped up on Marketplace for £575 and is now on it's way to me. Looks like a clean example, and I think it ticks all the boxes.
    7 points
  3. Si600
    I've been arsing about in the cellar again. French cleat "wall" and plane till. Saws next, or possibly clamps.
    6 points
  4. Stub Mandrel
    Those whose delicate ears cannot cope with inferior lumber, need the latest Line 6 Variax basses with Dial-A-ToneTM body material emulation.
    6 points
  5. MattiZ
    Before & after rewiring, both PUs installed, final result. I must repeat that I’m deeply grateful to @jezzaboy without whom this little restoration project would not have been possible, as he provided me with most of the impossible to find parts. Thank you!
    6 points
  6. Dad3353
    This ^^ explains to a large extent just why folk put a 'Fender' logo on their 'Squier' basses. There's a lot of snobbery, whereby a good bass with 'Squier' on the headstock would be sneered at, and a duff bass with a 'Fender' label applauded. I'm not addressing those with dog's ears that can hear the difference; they are few, compared to the vast majority that aren't concerned with such stuff. A Good-sounding Bass is a Good-sounding Bass, whatever the label-snobs pretend.
    6 points
  7. Dad3353
    They must have been made from the same wood, then.
    5 points
  8. Nail Soup
    Krist, Novoiceisleft
    5 points
  9. diskwave
    This.....Iam getting so bored with 'bassists' who cant play a simple slow groove in the first five frets....and, with passing open strings.....whats going on bass peeps? Oh and the wood thing?....meh.
    5 points
  10. MattiZ
    My BB1200S is almost restored, for now. Some history: I found it in about a year ago in quite sad state: Original pickup missing and replaced with an EMG PJ set (with quite an ugly route for bridge PU, plus the original neck PU frame destroyed), volume and tone pots changed to 25K dual volumes (correct for active EMGs), knobs replaced with ill-fitting chickenheads, machine heads replaced with Schallers (very good quality but not as pretty as originals), scratched and dented all over. Oh, and a large poo brown wooden thumbrest was installed, had to remove it even before taking pictures, two screw holes remain. But what matters is it played beautifully and sounded acceptable. The EMG P was quite good but the soloed J and both PUs together did not do much. I even considered removing the J, getting the PU route filled and having (maybe the whole bass) refinished. Glad I didn’t. In late August I received a pagkage containing a set of original BB tuners, PJ pickup set off a MIJ BB1100S plus some other Yamaha hardware. Thanks a lot @jezzaboy! Still missing the reverse P pickup frame, I had to find a way to make a replacement. A friend helped with drawing and laser-cutting it, and it took lots of filing, sanding, buffing and polishing to make it look like a 40-year old piece of plastic, but finally I’m quite satisfied with the result. The P needed to be reversed (BB1100S being non-reversed), so some rewiring was to be done. That also meant new pots, 250K LOG for volume, 250K MN for blend. And two new original knobs - surprisingly, Yamaha still sells those as spares! Not cheap, not easy to get (it took 4 months for the order to arrive at my local Yamaha distributor. Finally, last saturday, I had everything I needed at hand. Some pics to show where I was at the beginning. More to come.
    4 points
  11. Sibob
    Hi all, SOLD Moving soon, so thinning the herd a little (although it will likely get replaced with a Lakland shortscale 😅). - Unknown body, finished by the previous owner (a member on here). It’s a nitro finish, with a couple of slightly pale sections (ie it’s not perfect, see pics), but it’s pretty good and should age nicely. Likely Alder, but unsure. - Guitar Northwest rosewood P neck, B width I believe. Nice neck which I’ve added a 60’s Precision decal to. A couple of light sprays of lacquer, so could be built up further, or removed. - Hipshot licensed tuners. First ones fitted to the neck, so no extra holes. - Fralin pickup, very nice vintage P vibes - Comes with a spare tort guard. - Currently strung with La Bella black nylons. Put together and setup by a professional luthier near me in Hemel, plays really nicely. Cash, but would add cash for a Lakland Hollowbody 30 in black. Weight is just under 8.5lbs. SOLD Sound samples eminem bass.wav Mac bass.wav Si
    3 points
  12. dmccombe7
    Thought this might interest some folks Steve Baileyi Y'all KNOW I have been waiting for this one!! My Heroes! Please do your research on Percy Jones! He is responsible for much of where the fretless is today. Register here for Free Event, open to ALL! https://berklee.zoom.us/.../reg.../WN_BwsjsSvHTW-ygabgGyTtcg
    3 points
  13. maidens97
    Selling my setup due to leaving my band, will not be doing any other musical ventures anytime soon so this is really no longer required sadly. Head comes with a soft case and a speakon cable, additionally with some spare bulbs for the VU meter. I only got to use it for 1 livestream Christmas gig last year and a handful of rehearsals so has barley been used. I can’t describe how amazing this and and cab sound together, I’ll be sad to see it go. due to no longer being in a band I’m not really interested in any trades. it is currently stored away at my rehearsal room but will be getting it moved to my house Hopefuly this weekend 24/04/2021 £1000 collection only from grimsby CAB NOW SOLD offers welcome
    3 points
  14. TKenrick
    It's been slow going for the past year or so, but I'm finally getting some new charts out and correcting mistakes in the old ones... New transcription features Aston Barrett playing some great notes, even the 'wrong' ones: Chart here: Bob Marley & The Wailers - 'Is This Love'
    3 points
  15. mr4stringz
    Crikey. 🔥🔥🔥
    3 points
  16. bassfan
    AIR have very lightweight bass to go with their AIR guitar.... I’ll get my coat....
    3 points
  17. upside downer
    Friday Tomfoolery.
    3 points
  18. PaulThePlug
    Just take one of the frets off from one of the notes you dont like.... or turn the sticky up bit on the end when you get to number 20... No!, the otherway..
    3 points
  19. Reggaebass
    I only use 5 frets, you can have the other 15 😁
    3 points
  20. jrixn1
    I've just had these arrive this morning: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/402533803723?var=672778084427 I got the "22mm Thickened Bottom". They fit perfectly over the existing feet of a Pedaltrain Nano, but I think will need glueing on so they don't pop off. Power supply is a CS6.
    3 points
  21. TheGreek
    Stone Ponies featuring Linda Ronstadt and Different Drum Generally I'm of the opinion that ads ruin songs - I didn't know this song before hearing it on the telly.
    3 points
  22. paul_c2
    Yay! I'm in the lead (I think). I made it to 0:46
    3 points
  23. Dan Dare
    True. I find that clarity, whilst pleasing in isolation, doesn't always work in a band context. That clean tone that is so enjoyable in the showroom or living room can be a bit gutless when everything else is going on. I learned that a long time ago, when I used to use a long lead and walk out in front of the stage whilst sound checking (pre wireless days). The sound I liked when stood close to the backline disappeared at distance. Boosting the low mids to the point that it sounded a little honky on stage helped the bass project and sit much better in the mix. I think that's why the P bass is so popular. Sure, it lacks clarity and definition when compared with more sophisticated designs, but it just works in a live situation and has that punch in the chest sound that does the job.
    3 points
  24. Dan Dare
    The frets are only part of it. He uses a low action, lighter strings and plays gently. Everything works in combination. That's the underlying point of comments on this thread, really. It's simplistic to say that one part of an instrument is responsible for tone or sound. Materials, construction, electronics, string type, action/setup, etc and - most important - the player all combine to produce the end result. LS is a subtle and more cerebral player. He's pretty much diametrically opposite to someone like Steve Harris (who I also admire, but for different reasons).
    3 points
  25. Hellzero
    And sold almost instantly. 🙂
    3 points
  26. Nail Soup
    OK, I'll throw my hat it! Start of blurb: I abandoned early on any attempt to incorporate Zulu-based music. Also abandoned an idea to have a narrative based on Leonard's Great-Grandad's story. But two ideas did come to me ...... the "Zulu" in the phonetic alphabet and the reconciliation process which the UK and Zulu descendants have been involved in. These combined to lead me to the young persons word of apology, which in phonetic alphabet is Sierrra Oscar Zulu Zulu. Disclaimer: I didn't, and haven't, checked that those are the correct words for S, O or even Z! One word from Leonard's GGD's life story survives in the lyrics - Himalaya, the name of the boat he sailed to Africa in. End of blurb Technical details: Studio one drums, Vantage Avenger bass, Vox Standard 25 guitar, Squier tele guitar, Studio one strings, SE58 mic, Studio one DAW.
    3 points
  27. mustafunk1
    For Sale or Trade a very nice Combe Alys! It was made for the Namm 2020 The bass cost new 3750 € without shipping. Body: mahogany Top : walnut Neck : maple Fingerboard : Birdseye maple Scale : 34 Bridge : hipshot Tuners : Gotoh Preamp : Combe Pickups : Aguilar Shipping included from Spain Price: 2500 €/2250£ to 2200 euros received_1050951845422561.mp4 received_411443536568049.mp4
    2 points
  28. Frank Blank
    I was driving through Loughton today as well! But I was listening to...
    2 points
  29. Al Krow
    @HazBeen might himself, or one of his contacts, be able to pick it up for you - and he's over in the UK pretty regularly. We could do a bass relay! Just a thought.
    2 points
  30. Al Krow
    Brilliant result - congrats!! You can finally get that white BB1024 itch, scratched. I'm looking forward to finding out how it stacks up against the rest of your not too shabby herd!
    2 points
  31. Lozz196
    They’re good pedals, really easy to get a good workable tone quickly, irrespective of what amp/cab you’re plugged into. I use their Para Driver which is similar, just has sweepable adjustable mids, and it’s that essential bit of kit for me. Tech21 gear I’d well made and sounds great, become pretty much an industry standard.
    2 points
  32. BassApprentice
    Well I'll happily take it off you if you don't have the space 😅
    2 points
  33. Reggaebass
    I’m supposed to be picking up another jazz the weekend but the seller is not very responsive, so I put a bid in at £304 on the 1024 a day or so ago, but I didn’t expect to win it at that
    2 points
  34. pineweasel
    Sandberg California TM4 Superlight, under 7lbs, great playability and sounds.
    2 points
  35. Lfalex v1.1
    Yeh, sorry. But that makes it easier!
    2 points
  36. TheGreek
    Get @Andyjr1515 to build you a chambered bass of any design/ hardware that you want. You'll get a custom bass for less than a new Fender/Musicman/etc.
    2 points
  37. Lozz196
    Given the circumstances I’d be after as light as possible, so from the ones I’m aware of it would have to be Barefaced. My actual faves are the Ashdown NEOs but they are a few KGs heavier. But of both of these two you get a UK based company with good customer service. Always worth having.
    2 points
  38. yonni
    Tab Benoit - What I live For Blues guitarist/singer. I just discovered him today.
    2 points
  39. nige1968
    You have been ripped off, as they don't sell frets singly. So you'll have to buy the full set: https://www.thomann.de/gb/fender_standard_guitar_frets.htm Alternatively, whip out all the frets and then you can play right up to the bridge by simply pressing down harder.
    2 points
  40. Fozza
    When Smokey sings...
    2 points
  41. Cosmo Valdemar
    Overkill - Motorhead
    2 points
  42. BigRedX
    I've owned a couple of basses with such a thin finish on the neck that I could feel the wood grain while I was playing. I hated both of the them and eventually got rid. For me a thick glossy finish feels far better.
    2 points
  43. Grangur
    Exactly. In most cases I can hear the difference between a bolt-on neck and a neck through. This isn't true in a band setting. That would be stupid to claim, but when played in isolation with no effects. To me the notes from most bolt-ons sound more mushy. The note from a neck-though rings with more clarity. This is even true to some degree with bass with a tight fitting neck/pocket joint. This matters to me because I play the bass, on my own in isolation. In a band setting anything goes.
    2 points
  44. Count Bassy
    For Click tracks I can see what you are saying. For backing tracks it's not the band that are tighter, it's the backing track. Why not go the whole hog and just put a CD on?
    2 points
  45. Killed_by_Death
    Yeah, put a set of those noiseless Fender pickups in a Squier & it will sound just as badly, LOL!
    2 points
  46. Misdee
    Sorry to say it my friend, but EBMM basses are not "low volume high end". They are mid-market mass-produced instruments. You are kidding yourself if you think they are manufactured to the same standard as a well designed prestige luthier- made bass. (However, it must be said, I have much more fun playing a Musicman bass than a great many fancy boutique basses. How good quality does a bass guitar need to be? Anyhow...)I think your Rickenbacker /Fender CS comparisons are about right, whilst bearing in mind that most analogies don't bear close examination. That said, there is no doubt that these new Stingrays are very worthwhile instruments. I am not that keen on most of the colours , but each to their own, there is no right and wrong to it. The real controversy is the grotesque price increase which has accompanied their introduction. The pound has been relatively stable against the dollar. Paint hasn't suddenly rocketed in price. They don't claim to be made any different. The only thing that has changed is the profit margins that the manufacturer and/ or distributors have decided they need to make. I am in the market for a new Stingray Special - I bought one last year but it had holes in it so it had to go back - but I can't see myself being the guy who pays three grand for a Stingray. I might as well abandon all reason and buy a new German-made "custom shop" Warwick .(Actually , I would probably need to get some kind of a mortgage for that.) It will be very interesting to see how the market responds to EBMM's new prices. Will this be the guitar equivalent of the European Super League, or will the buying public just shrug their shoulders and accept a new reality where Musicman basses cost that much? And if they manage to get away with it, will other manufacturers follow suit?
    2 points
  47. Jonse
    Large pedal board is out the window now that I'm using an Ashdown ABM600. While the amp is taking care of the boring stuff like tone and compression the nano board is go! Cioks Adam underneath doing the (not so) heavy lifting. Just need some larger rubber feet so I'm not putting pressure on the power supply when I step down. Fits in my Mono tick too so that's one less thing to carry.
    2 points
  48. Cato
    A Stingray has always been on my bucket list. They do seem to be heading further and further away from my wallet though. Tbh I struggle with the idea of spending £3k+ on any factory produced instrument. In that price band you're moving into Sadowsky territory not to mention any number of slightly less renowned boutique names.
    2 points
  49. Basvarken
    For those who wonder how a twelve string bass sounds:
    2 points
  50. therealting
    Perfect for anyone wanting to play heavy metal.
    2 points
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