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No, not all immediately recent - obtained over the last year in various ways. First one was the Thunder 3 fretted, acquired locally about a year ago. It was the classic been under the bed for 20 years job, but had a failed pickup, green frets & was a bit sad looking generally. I could see it was fundamentally sound though and just needed a lot of TLC, which I gave it & got the pick up fixed by Kent Armstrong via my local (most excellent) music store, Kempsters. Second one was the Thunder 1A, picked up off of here about 6 months ago. Paid probably top dollar for this one, but it did come with an original case. Also needed some TLC but not as much as my first one did. My first ‘proper’ bass as a teenager in the ‘80’s was a Thunder 1A. By now I was smitten with my more recently acquired Westone’s, & the 1A sounded even better than I remembered when played through my modern decent backline. So when a mint Thunder 3 fretless came up for sale about three months ago at Bass Direct, I was in like a shot! No second thoughts. Due to a talent shortfall on my part, the fretless will probably stay a home player lol. The fretted 3 & 1A have both been out on rehearsal duty already & sounded brilliant. I’d never owned a Thunder 3 before and after playing bass for 40 years or so, I’d say the one I have is one of the nicest basses I have ever heard. Very happy with this trio, it has to be said 🙂.12 points
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This was my lockdown project! genuine fender reissue neck,quite the baseball bat,thick,plenty of wood,Wilkinson tuners,2 piece ash body from guitar build UK,sealed with oil and wax could do with a couple more coats really,blood stone pick up,and a gotoh/Wilkinson adjustable bridge,full size CTS pots,and strung with flats,and it’s pretty lightweight,would trade for an amp of similar value,no case,but can post,wrapped and boxed for £209 points -
Took this in a trade.For sale no trades please.A 2004 Yamaha BB2005 through neck ,in great condition. Only a a very tiny dink as in photo.Comes with comprehensive manual a Brand new unopened set of EXL170 strings. Also a comfort strap withstrap locks in a Kinsman case.Prefer you collect from Grantham lincs or meet within reason. Would courier within the Uk .have outer box,but you have to arrange your own and insurance if wanted. Just getting back my trade value ,so no offers on this lovely example of a BB2005. Thanks for looking Rich.🙂7 points -
Fender precision bass special passive version made in Mexico in 2000,sports a jazz neck and PJ pups,excellent condition,ive changed the knobs,but still have the original one that will be included,in my own humble opinion this is one of the best basses to come out of fenders Mexico plant,very easy to play,and rock solid build quality,can post for £20,any questions please ask7 points -
I just stole this off a local Facebook page 🙂6 points
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I don’t have room for 2 DB’s anymore with the number of guitars I seem to have acquired recently (they just appear, it’s weird). Anyhoo I’ve got my very old beater bass that plays great, sounds lovely but looks like it’s been in the ring with Mike Tyson (although it still has its ears). Over the years it’s had more structural and cosmetic work done than Ms Price, but it’s all part of it’s charm. I’ve gigged it and recorded with it. It’s a big old thing. It has a very slim neck compared to my B&H. Thought someone who’s fancied the idea of having a DB around to try but doesn’t want the outlay before they buy one, or someone who’s DB is in for repair and wants something to play. So available for loan if you’re prepared to come and pick it up from Bath. You can try it and decide. No case/cover or pick up included btw. It’s not worth a lot of money, but it’s precious to me and holds a lot of memories. I might be up for a loan swap for a P bass, but not a requirement. Here’s the money shot. Hope this is the right place to advertise.5 points -
My slightly altered lineup; my black bitsa (currently “for sale”), my new CV Mustang with fresh scratch plate, and my old faithful JV P.5 points
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Joe Public: "Boring old Fender, always rehashing J's & P's" Fender: "Here's our new Katana." Joe Public: "What the hell is that? Booooo! When's the next J or P out?"5 points
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A bass that is essentially a hybrid Fender Roger Waters signature model with a MIM Fender 50’s body. All the parts and the neck were from a Fender RW bass. The pickup is a Seymour Duncan quarter pounder and as the name suggests it’s a pretty beefy unit. Strings are D’addario round wounds. The body is from a Fender Mexican 50’s reissue that was nice and light the whole bass weighs in at 3.9 kgs and plays really well. It’s a unique looking bass with 100% Fender parts. The neck is capped maple and has a brass nut. It dates from 2010. I’ve used this as a backup and it’s had a lot of compliments as the black and red combination is very eye catching. Withdrawn4 points -
The best laid plans and all that.... Anyway, after managing to get down to three basses (P Bass, SR5 and Fretless) I called in to PMT Cardiff to buy some strings but on the way in my wife spotted this gorgeous US G&L CLF L-2000 in their B-stock section and said "ooh, that's a really nice finish on that bass". I hadn't actually seen it at that stage but on closer examination she was right. Not only was it a lovely looking bass, it was also a really, really decent price too, especially as the only thing I could see that was slightly wrong with it was a very minor lacquer chip near the truss rod access on the headstock and a tiny bit of a lacquer ding on the bottom edge. Other than that it was spotless. I spoke to one of the staff who told me they'd had it hanging around for a while but had only just put it up for sale and would I like to try it. After play it for 10 mins I fell in love with it. I've had a couple of G&L 5 Strings before but this was the first 4 string I'd tried and it's something else. It's a lovely light weight and the electronics sound amazing- more organic than say a Stingray, but equally more hifi than a P Bass. The neck is lovely too. The guy could obviously smell blood in the water as he offered an even bigger discount than on the ticket but I decided to be sensible for once in my life and walk away. About an hour later on our way home my wife asked me why I didn't buy it and I explained that I couldn't really afford it or justify it at this moment in time. She told me to use some of our savings if I wanted to, so when I got home I called the store and asked them if they'd accept an even lower price for it: they wouldn't but reduced what they'd offered it to me for even further and threw in free next day delivery. And here it is. So anyway, as I was saying I'm at four basses, which is obviously far better than three4 points
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it’s obviously not an original, but…. Had no idea this was posted on YouTube. I was helping these guys test their new camera and audio kit. A mate sent me the link. Not sure how I feel about it as I hate my voice and hate seeing myself on camera. It’s why I play bass for others, so I can hide. But I guess it’s out there now, and you only grow when you put the lights on.4 points
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It was 1985, I was 14 years old and it was a very hot summer's day. I was doing what I was always doing, riding my BMX outside, practising stunts to perform as part of a freestyle team that performed at school fetes, village fairs etc. over the summer holidays. I was aware of music as my mum, dad and two older sisters were all music mad and would be constantly playing Jazz, 80's and all sorts of music throughout the house round the clock. I was aware that Live Aid was on throughout the day and would dip in and out to watch some of the artists I was aware off, mostly artists that I knew from my sisters playing them but if I'm honest, I found a lot of it a bit boring. However, by chance I caught U2's performance. I didn't really know the songs or the band but quite liked it but what caught my attention was Adam Clayton. Remembering this was the 80's, he was strutting around stage looking super cool, pixie boots, confident and looking mega cool. As a geeky, spotty teenager, I wanted a piece of that. I had no idea he was playing a bass, let alone a sunburst Precision but from that moment my mind was made, I wanted to be in a band. 36 years later, I've been playing bass for 33 years now and made a career of it. I've been on TV, radio, multiple tours, written music for adverts, done 2 John Peel sessions, XFM, Virgin and Radio 1 live sessions and many other incredible opportunities. Even better was getting signed and the producer of our album was a gentleman called Mark Wallace (It Bites, Travis, The Primitives). It turned out Mark was the engineer on U2's Joshua Tree and produced all the b-sides so it was great to have a connection with where it all started for me. So I'm not sure if you would say it changed my life, possibly you would as it steered me into a life and a career in music, giving me some incredible opportunities that I would not have experienced if I have not by chance caught U2's performance at Live Aid.4 points
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Took my 1001M out for a "proper" spin at band rehearsal last night and a 2 hour gig tonight - first time since getting it a few months back. Had no problems powering my BF BB2 to hold its own with a full 5 piece band. Its core tone is definitely more gritty / "dirtier" than my DG M900. I need to spend a bit more time getting my ideal "base case" EQ settings - I was playing a passive Yamaha BB1025 tonight and maybe a sensible approach is to stick with that "threesome" till I've got the base case nailed. It was feeling a little too full on bass particularly on P or PJ, but even a relatively slight bass cut on the amp and compensating boost to the mids at 450 Hz felt a little boxy. So I'll need to tweak it a bit further to hit the sweet spot and also have a listen from the audience rather than just in the mix with the band. But overall, this is undoubtedly a kick-ass amp! Gig was a lot of fun too - crowd definitely up for letting their hair down on a Friday night!4 points
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For sale this lovely Sandberg California tt4 p passive. Surprisingly light weight- strangely weighs the same as my SL4. 70s jazz bass style The neck had a shave to jazz bass spec at the bass gallery by the original owner I believe. Bought from the Frank on the forum in June. only selling as I prefer active electronics. priced at what I paid, which was a bargain for this spec- gloss, ash, rosewood, blocks. Happy to source a case at cost should delivery be required3 points -
This is something different...3 points
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I have my TC112s. Well, I also have my BC112 cab but you have seen that! Do you want it recording again, I could bring the camera, and maybe we could actually record the audio too3 points
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Brilliant, we will be doing something in the side room with home built cabs it would be great if you could join us there tomorrow with your two cabs.3 points
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This was recorded with a cheaper than chips amp through my smartphone... Le Fay Remington Steele 6 RHT CC CAP Big Block.mp4 This is the amp : https://m.thomann.de/gb/joyo_ma_10b_portable_bass_amp.htm Strangely, it sounds amazing at, of course, low level. I also bought this to use if off the mains, but it can also work on batteries : https://m.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_powerplant_powerbank.htm3 points
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I’ve posted it before, but now it’s getting some gigs under its belt, I thought it deserved another pic 😊3 points
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Isn’t it a direct copy of the Fender Roscoe Beck bass? Lol Si3 points
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Mine will have its first public outing for 18 months tonight on the back of a Trailer. THe house PA may or may not be any good so both amp and Basschat BC112 MK3 will get a good workout. I have never really had to have either anywhere near flat out so it will be interesting.3 points
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Here's Hugh being typically charming to the audience at Guildford University. He starts with "Have you all got yer Crackerjack pencils? Stick 'em up yer derrières, then!" After playing Hanging Around, he finishes with "Guildford University never respresented Guildford. We hate playing to elitist audiences, so fukk off!" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-_vHvYWDLA3 points
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Nice bass and it’s great that your wife is helping to feed your GAS. Which reminds me that there is a formula to determine how many bases you should own. I got this from another GAS inflicted forum but it applies equally here: - The correct number of basses to own is n+1. While the minimum number of basses one should own is three, the correct number is n+1, where n is the number of basses currently owned. This equation may also be re-written as s-1, where s is the number of basses owned that would result in separation from your partner.3 points
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eeeeeeh regret. something has arrived which financially has goosed me. mid 70’s Miller sounds, great nick, unbelievable really… birdseye and flamed neck, lightweight (9lbs) and great action. shipping is possible. collection is better. gutted☹️ but such is life…offers via PM welcome.3 points -
That looks like a flying V that's been delivered by Hermes3 points
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Following several enquiries, Jack has asked me to point out that he doesn't have a cardboard box big enough to take a beech tree, and anyway he won't sit in the wood all day waiting for your courier to collect. 😉3 points
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Warwick Streamer $$ 4 String Double Buck. Taken recently in trade, nice bass but I want/need to move a couple of basses along still. Great basses these and more attractive in my view and less common than the Corvette shaped $$. Dates from 2006, good condition, a small chip on the underside of the 5th fret area and some fairly minor scars on the back of the neck. Some signs of wear and the odd minor mark / blemish on the body of the bass, commensurate with a 15 year old bass. A nice, clean bass, currently set with a lovely easy playing low action. Double humbucker design, incredible amount of sound options available from this bass - covers pretty much any style with the coil switching for each pickup: serial, parallel and single coil, and all the variations / permutations of this. Specifications: Bolt-on Neck Design US Swamp Ash Maple neck Wenge fingerboard Scale length: 34" (long scale) 24 frets Passive MEC MM-style humbuckers with large open pole pieces, coil switching for each pickup: serial, parallel and single coil Active MEC 2-band electronics Finishes: Natural oil finish and colored oil finish Warwick tuners 2-piece Warwick bridge. Please message me for any other details / photographs etc. £800 - plus £30 shipping mainland UK. Now £799 including shipping mainland UK.2 points -
WARNING BASSCHATERS... Over recent days it seems a cluster of what can only be described as 'Dark Materials' has been forming... Initial analysis shows the majority are of 'Metal' construction and emenate from the Far-East... While other, more complicatedly formed items of particular interest involve 'Wire' and possibly 'Magnets' and are belived to be of UK origin... Possibly as far as Hastings!.. What are these for?.. and should i be unduly concerned? I'll report further if the situation changes.2 points
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Now £1500 Up for sale is my Markbass Richard Bona Kilimanjaro signature 4 string with gig bag. Excellent, like-new condition. Light home use only. A reluctant sale but I have taken up bass building as a hobby and need some funds to put towards a workshop for my garden! (Speaking of which I’ll hopefully be sharing my first bass in the build diary forum in the coming weeks). If something has Richard Bona’s name on it the chances are it’s going to be pretty good. This is a ridiculously versatile bass. The Bartolini pickups paired with the 3-band MarkBass preamp (Vol/Vol/Tone/Bass/Mid/Treble) create any manner of sounds. It has an active/passive mode and the tone control works on both settings making this a Swiss Army Knife of an instrument. It also has an ebony ramp (£100 option) to provide yet more tonal options by providing a wide area to rest your picking hand and help promote consistent attack on the strings. Another strong point for this bass is its weight. It looks like a bit of a beast but the carefully selected woods mean it’s very lightweight and would be fine to play for longer periods on a gig. My kitchen scales estimate around 3.8kg. I’ve had a number of complements from friends who have seen this bass. It looks very different from your average Fender-clone and I think this adds to its appeal. So if you want something unique that can cover any manner of genres and will turn a few heads at the same time, this is the bass for you! Neck - WOOD: 1PC QUARTER SAWN MAPLE PROFILE: THIN D SHAPE THICKNESS: 20-22mm TRUSS ROD: DUAL ACTION HEADSTOCK SIDE + GRAPHITE BARS Body - TOP: 4A GRADE 5mm SOLID FIGURED MAPLE WOOD: 2 pcs LIGHTWEIGHT SWAMP ASH THICKNESS: 38mm BINDING: 0.5mm BLACK SHIM LINE BRIDGE: HIPSHOT KICKASS 4 STRINGS BLACK Electronics - EQ CONTROLS: MARKBASS V/V/T(active/passive) + 3 BAND EQ PICKUPS: BARTOLINI MK4CBC Price is £1800 £1650, these are hard to come by brand new and would cost around £3000. Collection definitely preferred but I am willing to courier to the UK for a little extra at buyer’s risk (please contact me to discuss). Thanks! Any questions let me know.2 points -
hi for sale or trade built in 2010 great one just not for me , got marks on the body ome finish dings but overall in a great condition , the neck is great specs walnut body with blodwood and a grat spalted maple top 5 pieces neck maple blodwood and wenge 34 scale 26 frets hausell pickups and glockenklang electronics string spacing ist 17.5 hardware hipshot comes with a new thomann case for trade am looking for an f bass bn5 mainly but im open to offers , i got other bass for sale trade i could do my two basses for 1 fodera as well DSCF0589.RAF DSCF0590.RAF DSCF0591.RAF DSCF0592.RAF2 points -
And a foster home has been found. Please close now Mods.2 points
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Here's a lovely version of a tune I'm working on at the moment - guy has converted a modern banjo to gut strings which gives it a very different feel.2 points
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Friday night was my last gig with the Flotonics, the photos are from soundcheck. It was a birthday party on a farm (hence the trailer stage and outbuilding backdrop 😃). I followed Google maps directions getting there, luckily I drive a pickup truck! The tarmac quickly vanished when I turned onto 'duck street', I didn't see many ducks but plenty of geese, chickens, pheasants and partridges on the dirt track. The set up was a rectangular patch of grass surrounded three sides by farm buildings. Hog Roast, horsebox bar, couple of fire pits and bales to sit on...right up my farm track! (That doesn't sound right 😆). It was the new guitarist's 1st gig and he sounds great, it was good to meet him and play alongside him. Hopefully I'll get to play with him again soon, I'm still going to dep when needed. The actual gig was beset with one major problem...the singer had a cold and we only managed about a dozen tunes over two sets! Shame that my last gig was a damp squib! I'm going to miss playing with these great musicians and I've certainly learnt a lot and improved as a bassist and as a human I guess. I'm looking forward to the next project whatever that is, I haven't decided yet!2 points
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My two Thunders.2 points
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Like most here I have spent many years chasing a sound that has become an ear worm for the thick end of forty years. I have had some of the best gear on the market over that time from the standard go to brands to the more flavour of the month ranges. I have been lucky in always having good comments on what ever equipment / bass I have used with the comment that no matter what I play it always sounds like me anyway.( why do I change my gear use the same settings and expect something different? Duh) Which brings me to the point. Now playing after COVID (thank god) I have replaced my last rig in favour of a Line 6 pod go and 2 Headrush 112s my Ibanez ffr 805 via a line 6 G30. After the very first gig where we had a great local musicians support and I received brilliant comments from the band and even better from the musicians in the audience. This continued on our next few gigs.So what’s changed ?. For the first time I think the bass is actually being heard as it should be instead of me trying to over colour it with a recorded perception in how it should sound. The headrush which I suppose are glorified pa speakers do an unbelievable job in reproducing at serious volume to a very flat sound from the amp cab sim choices from the pod go.For the first time my sound has changed and become more satisfying even though it is not what I had in my head for all those years. I can still recreate that if I wanted to but the options now are much greater . Sorry if this doesn’t hold much interest for the reader but I have just been amazed even using one cab at how versatile this little set up is compared to some of the very expensive and large stuff I have owned in the past.wondered how many people have had the same experience or the opposite. My little setup has been like a breath of fresh air for me and raised my enjoyment in playing as your typical weekend warrior.2 points
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Potting doesn't affect interference noise. Wax has no RFI shielding properties. It can help to minimise microphonic effects where the pickup magnets/coils move in relation to each other.2 points
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Bargain 😮. very similar to the 3.5k NE2 Bass ,eq,neck through ,slightly different woods ,still great value bass 👍2 points
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The Lumberjack song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FshU58nI0Ts2 points
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Yes that would be great. It's really interesting to hear others cabs and chat about their experience and what works and doesn't as well as the design process and tools.2 points
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Oops. Accidentally bought one. Could be a good Xmas/Birthday pressie for my brother too.2 points
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Very interested to see these.2 points
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Hey teebs, not sure how teeny tiny you want to go , but miss RB bought me this to play my phone through and you can also play your bass through it, it’s a proper mini amp, it doesn’t rumble the house down 😁, but it works2 points
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Looking forward to the bash tomorrow. Marshall DBS200 combo is now sold so I will bring my home build 1 x 10" combo as well as my BC 1 x 12 cab.2 points
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An old gem that pops up now and again2 points
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I was always a bit disappointed that none of the bands I've been in wanted to do Derek Bailey and Jamaaladeen Tacuma's "Mirakle". I suspect it would have set the dancefloor alight at next Saturday's punk Dollfest! 😎2 points
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Unfortunately, I see thing often enough to suggest that your next step is a new set of pots. They will probably continue to deteriorate due to the element being damaged. D5 contains all the lubricant necessary for regular rotary pots, just the tiniest amount possible is plenty. The F5 is for faders, it's way more oily and frankly doesn't work well on fader or rotary pots. Faders, being so exposed, are particularly vulnerable to debris and all that lube does is attract more debris.2 points
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Is this an opportunity to make jokes about Sting, you 'Logging In' or favourite Van Morrison album being Tupelo Honey?2 points
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Just fitted fender high mass bridge... Needs a proper setting up.. strings are a bit clanky. I just need some decent chrome tuners now... The HB ones are awful, anyone got advice for direct replacements?2 points
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Beech can provide great facings, for example on this Wal I had made many moons ago.2 points
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