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Brexit bonus. Ban me!12 points
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A long time ago, in a town not too far from me... My first proper original bass was an Ibanez Roadster RS-924, from memory it cost me about £180.00 from FD&H Music on Charing Cross Road and we parted ways when I either sold it on or part-exchanged it against a Travis Bean 2000 (£375, somewhere in Lewisham). I'd got fond memories of it, here's me, early 80s: You may have seen Chris @umcoo posting about restoring this baby - my heart did a little flutter and I kind of fell in love again. I don't actually know what I want to do with it yet. I'm never going to be able to find an original pre-amp fot it, so I suspect I'll fill the holes and stick a John East in there and some complimentary pickups. The body is a bit rough, so I'll get it refinished; I prefer a black bass, so probably black. Neck looks fine. I have enough on my plate at the moment, so there's not going to be any updates in the short term. I may start over Christmas.9 points
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Sadly. Whether we like it or not. This is a direct result of political decisions made by the UK voting public. Whilst I mostly try to respect the forums no politics rule. Sometimes topics are directly related to those political decisions and inseparable from them.8 points
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Thats a really selfish attitude. I couldn't care less about politics and don't want to hear it from either direction, and one of the nice things about this forum is that it is supposed to be a poltics free zone. This kind of petty political sniping and points scoring ruins it for people that just want to read about or discuss the topic at hand. Import/export issues are what they are, and it should be enough for grown adults to leave it there instead of mentioning politics.7 points
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I'm so glad I have Scott Devine to tell me what to like. I'd be lost otherwise as my taste has not developed in any way. I mean, it's the usual Scott Devine BS clickbait video. People like what tones they like. If it works it works.7 points
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I bought this a couple of years ago from a guy who’d had it from new and barely played it. it’s in excellent condition as a result. stunning for a 20 year old bass. the flame Green colour was a limited edition only made for one year so it’s a rare colour of a rare bass. looks stunningly good. These we’re designed by an ex fender master builder. The build quality is superb. Feels on a par with a Squier classic vibe. Glossy and really playable neck. Has a preamp that can be turned on or off with the push/pull volume knob. The preamp is actually really nice, makes a great tone but does add a tiny bit of hiss, hardly noticeable. lovely tone from the preamp though. The pickups are ok but nothing special. I put a bare knuckle p bass pup in and it was wonderful. used it with this pickup for the time I e had it. takes upgrades very well. I don’t want to post, pickup in Stalybridge SK15.6 points -
Thanks, folks All going well, this week should see the fretboard tapered, fretted, glued, neck tapered and headstock shaped. For the fretboard, Jack is opting for no binding and a veneer pinstripe - this kind of thing: That all done, then that will leave just the neck profile to do (Jack will be sending me profile tracings and sizes taken from his favourite neck. All necks have their own feel but, hopefully, I can get him a pleasing familiarity with it ) and the build itself will be essentially finished. And after that, the finishing can start...and that's where the magic really starts with nice woods like these6 points
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Its not politics, its just a fact of life now. It used to be simple, we voted to disconnect from the outside world and now things don't work well. This delay is hardly hardly thommans fault this delay, it was our choice, and they are making the best of a bad situation, a lot of companies no longer deal with us, but they still do. We can try and pretend there is another reason but their isn't.6 points
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FENDER AMERICAN PROFESSIONAL 2 PRECISION BASS - 2021 Bought by myself in June this year, direct from Guitar Guitar, up for grabs is my 'as new' Miami Blue P. Only way to describe the bass is immaculate. No dents, knocks, anything. Home use only. Originally fitted with a (rather nasty) mint green pickguard, it now wears a far more appropriate black variant. Fitted with a set of Rotosound Jazz Bass 77 flatwounds, this bass was set-up just over a month ago by a trusted local luthier. The colour is very hard to catch - in the flash, it's far less navy, lighter by far. Different Google searches give varying impressions....I think from mine you can get the flavour. You have a new American P, all set-up. Yes, it is really as good as it sounds! Hard case also new and unmarked, tools, certificate....all included. I am selling, quite simply, as I am walking away (for good this time) from the bass world. My return hasn't yielded the opportunities I was promised/hoping for, and as such, lack of other options has made me come to a conclusion. Furthermore, I'll be listing some new Ashdown gear over the coming days, along with other new and unused items. Price-wise, I'm looking for around £1200, free courier to your door in the UK (easier due my care duties). Bank transfer please. This has to go. No trades, thanks. I've sold loads on here since 2008 - please check my feedback for references. Any questions, please fire away. Thanks for looking! SB5 points -
And so, on a 'measure 14 times and cut once' basis, the fretboard taper was cut this morning: And, using a G&W steel fret cutting template as my flat surface, the maple veneer glued onto the bottom - you can never have too many clamps (or radius block cauls)! And that done, I've been able to start the fretting. I'm using Evo Gold fret wire (I've used those on all my personal guitars and basses and the majority of builds for other folk). After de-tanging the ends of each fret: I 'wipe' a triangular needle file along the slot to take the brittle edge off; then apply a teeny thread of titebond; position it in the slot; whack it one side, then the other, then the middle to engage the tangs; wipe off the squeeze-out; then clamp a 12" radius block (the radius of the fretboard) for good measure while I then prepare the next one to be done. 14 done, 8 to go5 points
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I think sadly Own is right. I've returned several things from Bulgaria to Thomann in Germany with zero issues, even though the physical distance is much further than the UK to Germany. So most likely another bonus of regaining your sovereignty.5 points
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Hi Folks Vintage 1990s, Made in England Trace Elliot AH250 Bass Amp For sale. Price is £100, which is a little less than it owes me. Everything works as it should, it really does sound great and it comes preloaded with old-skool, 'loud as thunder' Trace Elliot watts! As can be seen in the attached photos where it's sitting proudly on top of my Epifani 310 (that's also for sale), given it's age this amp is in pretty good condition.. and it has the benefit of a cover too. I bought it as a back up a while ago on Facebook, but find I'm just not using it.. So am hoping someone else here on Basschat can put it to good use instead. Viewings welcome in Potton, East Bedfordshire and if absolutely necessary, I'd be open to sending it by courier (at buyer's expense). Though given a choice, collection in person is much preferred! Any questions, please ask here or send me a PM. Thanks for looking.. 😊 Nik4 points -
I bought one. Amazing piece of kit. The popularity of this will accelerate the development of other products from Behringer and the like. I too was worried about the battery as a sealed unit, but the lifespan for these is likely to be less than a decade, and so for that I think it's OK. I bought the guitar version as I'm back to playing the thin stringer, but it works flawlessly for bass too. I'm yet to try it on the EUB, that's tomorrow's experiment!4 points
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Years ago we got a late gig, 40 minute punky set supporting someone. Free rehearsal. Vocalist had the start of a cold, but said it wouldn't affect things. He spent an hour before our slot drinking Guinness and eating several bars of chocolate. Voice gave out after a couple of songs. He just did the old knife across the throat thing to say he couldn't go on, so I stepped up, apologised to the 40-50 people watching and said we'd be continuing as a three piece (singer was already off stage at that point). He lumbered back on, pushed me and said, 'We need to talk.' We played for about another 25 minutes, instrumental versions peppered with incoherent vocals and jamming. Went down surprisingly well. When we finished, he'd already left the venue. We did indeed speak and he never sang for us again.4 points
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Put a deposit down on a build a few weeks ago. Due about 10 months from now. Heres the topwood, a resin hybrid buckeye burl top. Ignore the shape currently drawn on, its going to be a recurve 6er! Not sure how often Alan tends to send updates but Ill try to remember to keep this up to date. Any questions do ask!3 points
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I am selling my Chowny SWB Pro short scale bass, 'with it's matched EMG Jazz Pickup pair and EMG Pre-Amp as standard, this bass features a 5 piece satin walnut and maple neck, Wilkinson tuners and ebony fretboard.' The bass is like new, with very little use everything is in excellent condition. For more information on this bass see: https://chownybass.com/product/swb-pro/ I would prefer the bass was collected in person. However, shipping is possible but risks are for buyer (the bass doesn't come with a case)3 points -
There are loads of things we can complain about after playing a set. Bad sound, faulty equipment, out of tune singing, drunken guitarists... sh*t happens, and it can make for a sh*t gig. It's worth talking about this stuff after the set, or better yet, at the next rehearsal, but one way to guarantee I have a bad night is to complain while we're still on stage. I'm busy trying to perform to the audience and look like I'm enjoying myself, like the whole band should be, and that's pretty difficult if you're b*tching loud enough to hear you over the monitors. Hopefully no-one on basschat is guilty of this, but if you are, give it a rest ay?3 points
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I'm selling my 2006 US Fender Jazz Bass. Has a couple of minor dents and scratches but otherwise great condition. Was my weapon of choice to quite a while but due to musical changes it's taken a back seat for a couple of years. Has a stupidly low action. Fitted with Entwistle Neodymium pickups (super clear, powerful, masses of tone in all areas.) Has the Fender S1 Switch (series/parallel pickup wiring for more tonal choices) . Comes with Fender ABS hard case, strap locks and a chunky leather strap. Can be viewed/collected from Dorchester , Burton Somerset or Westbury Wiltshire. I'm open to offers but not desperate to sell. I'm not interested in packing it or sending it via courier, I could be persuaded (for the right offer) to meet on neutral ground to do the deal. This picture shows the worst dent , otherwise it's prety clean. The scratch plate is not original.3 points -
The 'Low' album is also great with George Murray on bass. I really love his playing as it goes in some unusual directions. Alway love playing 'Breaking Glass', in fact the whole of Side A is just fabulous.3 points
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Update: actually got a bit of time to mess around and dug out my hex key set. It took the truss rod 3/4 of a turn loosening off but the buzz is sorted. Thanks for the advice folks! I think I’ll upgrade at some point but not in a hurry.3 points
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When I was in a Bowie tribute band, it was Trevor Bolder’s lines that I really enjoyed playing (Ziggy is great fun). Although, come to think of it, all the songs were pretty good fun bass-wise (including Visconti’s lines on MWSTW - nice), except Heroes. I never really think of Tony V as a bass player, it’s his production work that I normally think of when his name is mentioned.3 points
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Ahem........ (OK, I know she joined after the classic albums)3 points
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Again there is a difference in concept between the 'natural' roll off of an amplifier and the deliberate removal of the lower frequencies to protect the speaker and clean up the sound using a specially designed circuit. If the amp is built in it would make no sense to allow the amp to drive the speaker into a place where it could be damaged, one of the advantages of active systems over passive. Reliability is essential to the manufacturer both in terms o reputation and in repair costs so making active speakers fool proof just makes total sense for sellers and customers Increasingly people are using DSP to protect the speakers in powered PA amps. There are a whole series of parameters that can be monitored to make sure none of the drivers goes outside it's design limits. Even cheap as chips Behringers with DSP offer really high levels of speaker protection. My PA amps have the option of setting HPF frequencies and roll off rates as well as hard and soft limiting and crossover frequencies letting me protect my passive speakers and all of this is pre-set to match the drivers in most active speakers nowadays. It makes a bit of a nonsense of the 1000W PA speaker claim. The amps may well be capable of short term power at this level but the DSP makes sure that inappropriate power never reaches the speaker but hey, we are getting near total reliability and are able to drive the system as hard as it will go with no worries about breaking anything so it's all good.3 points
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Reminds me of old Les Dawson joke, paraphrased below: Bass Player 1: At our last gig three blokes from the audience jumped on stage and beat up our lead singer. Bass Player 2: Didn't you help? Bass Player 1: No, I thought three would be enough!3 points
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HMRC are understaffed for giving money back and yet have plenty of resources to pursue those who owe it. Funny that!3 points
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import / export is politics. Vat / taxation is politics. Every single thing that is subject to rules and regulations is politics. Even the very existence of this forum is subject to regulation set by politicians. It cannot be avoided.3 points
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I've never had to do a return to Thomann but this shipping issue doesn't surprise me, sadly. I've got a cab coming from Musik Produktiv that's stuck waiting for clearance, whereas a separate order I had with them came in just a few days. It's not the retailer's fault, it's in the hands of the shipping company and various customs processes. I'd love to only buy from UK Retailers but take the example of the Sire V7. I really like buying from Anderson's and they're the UK importer. However, a left handed V7 on Anderson's, when in stock, costs £489. The in stock date keeps moving out, so I could pre order and wait and wait. On Thomann, it's actually in stock right now and costs £389. I'd love to buy in the UK to support local jobs and businesses, reduce carbon footprint of boxes flying all over the world, easier returns process.... But £100 difference is too much.3 points
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Truth hurts. You don't know what you voted for...3 points
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And awkwardly walked back in a couple of minutes later to pick up your car keys?3 points
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Getting the boot from one band has greatly increased my appreciation of the other band and the guys I play with there. Practice has been an absolute triumph motivationwise the last couple of weeks. 😉3 points
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Yep. The gift that keeps giving.3 points
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Latest incarnation. Having a power amp and an IEM feed out on the board is super versatile. LS-2 is used as a 'more me' blend.3 points
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My fret care kit arrived from China and I sanded and crowned the upper frets of the stingray clone. It’s down to 1.75mm at the 12th … probably a good point to stop when I’m feeling brave I’ll take on the p bass and it’s ski jump3 points
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I'd rather listen to any of them "holding down the low end" than listen to Scott's pointless noodling and talking rubbish about his day.3 points
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This isn't intended as an argument about whether Jedward's drums are mixed better than Mastadon's. Just what was your personal favourite album released in 2021. For me, there's no competition, it has to be Fortitude by Gojira It reminds me of Sepultura's Roots album, lots of South American influences showing through and incredible drumming. The overall sound is massive. Definitely one to play loud. Possibly my favourite metal album of the last decade. What's your album of the year?2 points
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Is it The Archers theme tune 😉2 points
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Try Newtone Strings, they make custom strings for my basses, 31.5", 30.5" and 26.5". Best strings I've ever had.2 points
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If you’re wondering if someone would be stupid enough to sell an M82 and buy another because it’s more sparkly, then wonder no more. I did. The sparkly one looks way better! Why did they change it, were the MXR people sick of going home covered in glitter? I’ve spent a bit more time with the pedal and think I’m pretty happy. I still think it sounds best with the Q quite low but it’s got that rubbery quack that I like. I’m likely to use it more than the DOD for fear of damaging it so will try it live asap and see how it cuts through - but I always think band pass filters do that really well.2 points
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Gail Ann Dorsey...there's more to being Bowie's bassist than just playing the notes...anyone who could make DB smile like he does at 2:31 is doing something very special indeed...2 points
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Tim Lefebvre's playing on the Blackstar album is beyond fine. I've never been a huge Bowie fan, and it was Tim's playing (and the whole band) that made me buy that album. Bowie live at Glastonbury is pretty ace too.2 points
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Tape wounds are AMAZING for dub/reggae - I’ve just fitted a set of Rotosound Trubass to my P and the low end is immense!2 points
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My favourite line, which I look forward to using at the earliest opportunity when kicking someone out of the band: “It’s not you it’s us; we don’t like you.”2 points
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Who set the rules? Oh yeah. Politicians. And if the rules need to change - what would be the process? Politics. "I don't do politics" is acceptance of a situation and passive support of the status quo.2 points
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Yeh, I had a keyboard player having a fit during a gig (very noticably to the audience) because he wasn't loud enough. I had spent a considerable amount of time before hand trying to get him to join in wiht the sound check but he said it would be fine. Then he kept trying to interrupt while I was playing to change teh volume. I had little sympathy.2 points
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First off, I'm not disagreeing with you. I get what you're saying and I half agree, half don't. I'm on the fence. Just trying to work out the thought process and why this whole market exists... I think it's the whole knowing you want a certain bass but being able to choose a spec, colour, etc that potentially only you have, or is so rare you're not going to get hold of one coming up second hand quickly and easily. The only one I played was a gold 60s spec lefty. That just doesn't exist unless you have it made for you. I didn't like it, but the owner loved it. Good for him. At a Marcus Miller clinic he was talking about the Sire bass range. He plays a V7, not the more expensive V9 and V10 ranges. He said words to the effect that they all sound pretty much the same but the fancy wood tops and so on are there for you only as the player, for you to feel inspired to pick it up and play it. I think whether custom shop or not, a lot of us choose these superficial things about our basses that make us want to acquire them, and want to play them. The bass itself in a lab may not sound different to the cheaper versions, but if we are more inspired picking it up and coaxing different things out of it, or if we just love looking at it (or waxing it every Sunday night as I did with an old Warwick I had), it's done its job?2 points
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I cannot vouch for all those manufacturers but I have measured the frequency response of both Ashdown MiBass 2.0 and the Bugera Veyron1001M and both have baked in HPF. As @Phil Starrsays, there is no need for the ultra low end, it just muddy's the sound, can set off unwanted room resonances as well as stealing the headroom from our amps.2 points
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Series 6 models were introduced around 1988 / 89 and remained in production until the more advanced SM / SMX range replaced them somewhere around 1993. If you pop the top cover off, there's often a hand written sticker or QC label on or around the transformer. I found my SMX was built in July '98 this way - see the one of the pictures about half way down the first page. The 200w output stage will have more than enough power to see you through most situations - especially if you use two cabs with it.2 points
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Pick any bass tone and, no matter how successful the song or how great the tone is, there will be someone who doesn't like it.2 points
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We used to rehearse on a weekly basis, even if we had 2 gigs that same weekend. Why am I saying this, well it’s so that if we got dodgy monitor mixed instead of that “can I have more upper mids from the hi-hat in my monitor” rubbish that I see many bands do, we’d be rehearsed enough to do the gig with no beaching & whining. I hate seeing bands, after every song complain about the monitors. I used to give the sound people a mic-chart detailing the line-up and what each of us wanted in our monitors as well to try and combat this. The other thing that really annoys me is bands complaining “why don’t you all move forwards/come down the front of the stage”. They would, except you’re shyte. Rehearse a bit more and focus on the songs rather than the backstage beers.2 points
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