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To be honest, if you have so few basses that your partner is able to notice that you've got another one then you haven't got enought basses in the first place. You only have yourself to blame.20 points
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Got this from Bassbros Its the first P bass I have ever bonded with , so I could finally be a convert after 35 years of mostly active J type basses . A great service by Will at Bassbros couldn’t be happier at the moment . Feels like a Fender Custom shop I once tried at over 3 x the price in a shop . The chunkier neck takes a bit of getting used to for me , but it has temporarily put a stop to my mindless dusty end noodling 😁11 points
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I just put a pair of new lady shoes on the bed with a note “love ya kiddo x” she finds them. comes downstairs… ”where’s this new bass then?”11 points
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I'm non-binary, and I definitely exist. I suppose you can either find a way to fit that into your own belief system about gender, or you can choose not to, and operate on the assumption instead that I don't exist, which at least you wouldn't be alone in. You might find yourself on the same side of the argument as a bunch of people you wouldn't want to rub shoulders with. Also might be worth keeping in mind the argument is entirely about stuff which doesn't concern you, so if you go out of your way to go around telling people like me we don't exist, you're the one going out on a limb so to speak. Another thing to keep in mind, and of course this doesn't apply to most, but being binary trans is real flipping hard, and long. Like the waiting list just to get an appointment to start the process of transitioning is 3-5 years. A lot of people find it extremely daunting to think about attempting to pass as one thing or another. That's a lot of pressure to take on, especially when you're not getting any chemical assistance. If the idea of anything outside the binary makes you uncomfortable, keep in mind that a lot of those people might be on a journey and might end up more in line with your thinking when that's done, so cut them some slack in the meantime. Or they might not, that might just be what they are, which is really none of your concern. Anyway, peace and love and stuff.10 points
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I'll say 'I might have bought a new bass' and Mrs S will say 'That's nice' or 'Good' and carry on doing whatever she was doing. If I say 'I'll sell one of the others' she usually says 'Don't - you know you regret selling them'. I am a lucky chap. I won't say 'she's a keeper' because a/ we've already been together for 37 years and b/ the way threads seem to be going recently someone will no doubt feel offended by such misogyny9 points
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Did our first show of 2022 last night at Hull New Theatre. Always our best/favourite gig so we were doubtful as to how things would be. Anyway, had around 1000 people turn up, and despite not playing or being able to rehearse for nearly 2 months due to illness in the band, things went just fine. (Pics taken by our sound tech Rik and audience members.)6 points
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Every bass is the result of an infinitely variable combination of wood and wire, so the fact it's expensive and / or vintage doesn't really bring any guarantees as to the suitability for you, other than look and feel. What I do know is that if you buy a new one, and choose to sell it, you're going to lose a chunk of cash. If you buy an early 70s bass for a sensible price, that's less likely to be an issue.6 points
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Here is my Sadowsky JJ 4 Metroline 24 Fret Special Limited Edition 2021 the new German made Sadowsky basses made with USA Claro Walnut top.5 points -
Hello all! A mahogany version with Cherry Red finish I've just got this week It's a wonderful bass!5 points
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NBD post to follow once I've had a play. Have a sellers pic teaser for now. 😉5 points
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I was quite dismayed when I discovered I needed a random youtube recommendation to tell me this about the opening I had known since I was a kid5 points
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A couple of Thunders (is the collective a "storm"?).5 points
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Price Drop £850! Will consider trades, especially nice precisions, jazzes and stingrays... but hit me with what you got! Can remove Neck pick up before sale FOC if needed. Spector Rebop 4MM with FULLY REVERSIBLE upgrades (they really make a difference though) in excellent condition. Details of upgrades below. First off, the EMG MMHZ was replaced for an Aguilar MM pick up for a fuller sound in the bridge position. What a fantastic pick up this is. I no longer have the EMG pick up but they're still easy to get hold of. Secondly, a new passive circuit was fitted, but the tone pump is tucked away inside for an easy reinstall. Controls are now Vol, pick up blend and tone. Third and best, a custom made ROUTELESS neck pick up was fitted without drilling a single visible hole which gives a huge pallet on tones, sounds massive on it's own but can be fully removed without a trace. (build diary - https://www.facebook.com/348973598868510/posts/807761396323059/?sfnsn=scwspmo) Also purchased a fitted Spector hardcase which has some good signs of use. Selling as moved over to 5 strings, upgrades and case cost upwards of £400, and these were last on sale new for £1400+ with second hand prices going upwards since being discontinued. Looking for £1000 £850 ovno plus shipping costs. Happy to meet for fuel contribution or deliver locally free. Can take more images on request 🙂4 points -
**further price drop to 375GBP** Up for sale is a nice vintage high-end Ibanez from the late 80s. Research indicates the model number is SR800LE and the serial number reveals it was made at the legendary FujiGen factory around 1987/88. Features: Offset double cutaway basswood body, bolt-on three-piece maple neck, 24-fret rosewoood fingerboard w/pearl dot inlays, Gotoh tuners, AccuCast B20 bridge, one Lo-Z J-style and P-style Ibanez pickups, volume/blend/ bass and treble EQ controls, black hardware. Overall the bass is in very good condition, especially for a 34 year old instrument! All of the electronics work perfectly, as does the truss rod and the hardware - there is some minor damage to the bridge under the saddle for the e-string though - this shouldnt present a problem though as the saddle is set in the correct position for intonation so no need to move it. There are a few dings - see photos. The fretboard has been cleaned and oiled, the frets have been cleaned and polished. Lovely ergonomic and well balanced bass. Nice and lightweight too at only 3.6kg! The bass will be shipped in a Warwick gigbag, packed within a strong shipping carton. A generic hardcase can be added for a small surcharge. Shipping to UK £55, EU £25 - cheaper options are available if I detach the neck and the buyer reattaches it upon arrival....4 points -
have you just agreed with yourself?4 points
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I would click on the seller's profile and send him a private message. Good luck to you both4 points -
Last week… ”ah, a musicman…been a while” (rolled eyes)4 points
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A * friend * had some success with telling his wife that he had lent the bass in question to a fellow bass player and that he had just returned it after a lengthy period. Cough4 points
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Bit of a dull day to be trying to take natural light photos - but I'm pleased with the colour match: When you hold a sheet of white paper next to the body, it is surprising how cream it is. The headstock has had its final clear coat, currently drying, before the decal goes on and then it will have a further 2-3 coats of clear. I will leave the masking over the ebony runaway until all of that is done. After that I'll sort the machine screw inserts and then do the finish on the maple (which is actually quite a quick process). The last task will be fitting some hipshot-type string retention bars. Assuming suppliers have the string retainers in stock, both necks should be ready by around the end of next weekend.4 points
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I got this beauty in a trade, but find I no longer use six string basses. 35" scale, 19 mm spacing. Poplar top, wenge board, Hipshot machines and Darkglass ToneCapsule. Original gigbag. More specs to follow... Can be shipped on buyer's expense.3 points -
Saw this on Facebook last night… “Dear Friends and colleagues I would like to thank you for all the support you have given us over the last 25 years From this year forward i have decided to simplify my life and allow myself to concentrate on what I do best. For me this is my LED work and Super Quad production. In March 2019 at the start of Lockdown I set up my workshop back at home to enable me to carry on my LED work and allow the guys to carry on spraying and building when restrictions started lifting . I have been straddling the two workshops ever since which isn’t easy and has prompted me to make the home workshop my main interest and I want to give it my full and undivided attention. I have had to make some big decisions so as from the start of this year I am going to be closing down the Spray Shop and Pick guard services and for the foreseeable future New Enfield Builds. Please be rest assured that all our ongoing commissions and orders will be fulfilled and honoured in the same time frames as already agreed. I am still very much working in my workshop and am available to carry on the Sims LED work, custom making/installing our Sims Super Quads and will be very much supporting The Enfield Brand and will be there to service and help all our family. You will be able to contact me on my current email [email protected] +44 (0)7768401186 I again would like too deeply thank all those that have been a part of the Spray work, Pick guards, Sims Custom Guitars, Enfield Guitars and Basses over the last 20 years. It been a blast, with lots of memories and friendships on the way.“ Seems a shame - I suppose the last 3 years haven’t been easy with B***** and C**** Always liked their work. Lights and Pickups must be more profitable than basses l, paint and pickguards. best of luck to Martin 😘3 points
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Barefaced Big Baby II Gen 3 with silver cloth grill and Barefaced cover. £550 delivered in UK. Beautiful sounding cab in mint condition. Gigged once before lockdown killed live music. Potential buyers are welcome to try it out in Glasgow following all Covid restrictions of course. I no longer have the box but my packing skills are legendary.3 points -
She knows the difference between bb1100, 1600, 414, 424, 1300, 300, 350, 450… She has “favourites” I’ve owned. She adored a bass I had (even though I didn’t) and says I’m to buy it back if it resurfaces. She’s an absolute diamond - and about 7/8 years ago, actively stopped me giving up playing by booking a rehearsal space and contacting all of my musician friends to start a band, she was adamant I wasn’t giving up on a passion… She pushes me all the time.3 points
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Posthumous, obviously.3 points
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I read that bit as two completely different words 😃3 points
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I found myself in a very similar position last year. Eventually, given my knowledge of vintage instruments is not solid enough and I was worried about consistency I decided to spend roughly the same money I would have spent on a 70s Fender on two basses. I bought a used 2013 American Standard P bass that plays great and came with custom shop pickup as stock, and a Limelight ‘63 P bass that gives me the vintage feel in the exact finish and specs I wanted. I still find myself looking at 70’s Fender but I think this was a good compromise for me3 points
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I spent some time convincing my wife that the new packages that would arrive at our door were, in fact, "new cases for some of my old basses that are presently stored in gig-bags". One time she asked me - with a smile on her face - what colour the lining of the new case was!! When I showed her, I was almost as surprised as she was that the supplier had forgotten to take out the instrument that had obviously been used to display the case lining In the store!3 points
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“Clean it ….” 😕 hmm - what is this strange language that our female members speak ? 🧐 joking - just been cleaning our en-suite ..3 points
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Exactly. My ex husband was always trading guitars in and out to keep up with which ever tribute band he was in at the time, and usually grabbing good deals online for other gear as needed, Overall, it kept his budget balanced over the years. His biggest problem was cramming it all into his studio room. I used to make him empty it all out once a year so he could get in there and CLEAN it.3 points
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Give it time. I seem to remember a similar thread not so long ago didn’t end well. Hope you guys had a great Christmas and New Years.3 points
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Just got back from jamming with my brother, I was using the Embassy through my Elf/PJB C2 and he had a 50W orange valve amp and his new Coronet. Epiphoine love-in 🙂 The word 'girth' was used a lot.3 points
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When I tell my wife I've seen some interesting gear, she just says, "If it's that good, get it".3 points
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Err. Hello dear. My you are looking well. I was thinking, how about we go visit your mum? (present bouquet of flowers from petrol station)3 points
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I don't care what a person's religious or political beliefs are as long as they keep them to themselves. Unfortunately these days, no one seems to be able to do that, especially with politics.3 points
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Can we start doing these challenges monthly? I reckon I could make it through 28 days 😎3 points
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But a very snappy dresser.3 points
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Unless it does. Then it just does. See what I mean? Like, if you're a lovely person to hang out with, but you're a nazi, being a nazi definitely still makes you a monster.3 points
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A bigot is someone who is intolerant of another holding a different option. Pretty much the entire planet these days.3 points
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https://fb.watch/ap2HGZ5_v8/3 points
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^^^^ I rewrote this to twist it to my own experiences Funny how things go. I agree that AJFA goes on too long – to get round that, I usually decide to listen to one side or the other. But more usually I listen to Ride The Lightning. One quality of AJFA that I'm surprised doesn't get mentioned more often is just how heavy the influence of Brian May is. When I first got to know it, I already knew Queen II well, and was quite startled by some of the resemblances.3 points
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I am not a bigot, but I wouldn't call myself "woke" iether. As I suspect 90% of the UK population are as well, I am just an ordinary person trying to live his life and trying to get on with people rather than plss them off.3 points
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It's here! Lighter than I expected. Had to drop the action a bit (the 'specified action' in the manual is a joke!) Needs the nut cutting and slight truss rod tightening but I'll let it settle for a week first. No buzzes and the intonation was set spot on. No scaggy fret ends. Finish is flawless but i will have to take the pots off to remove the last of the sratchplate film - it's caught under the lovely little knob pointers. These are a great detail along with the lovely chunky strap buttons. Body is contoured and very rounded, just like the Coronet. Very bright stainless roundwounds. The blend control works backwards (IMHO). Tone control effective, apparently Epiphone use a custom potentiometer contour. Ridiculously loud output from the 'probuckers'. Real solid growly tone, just like the Thunderbird with probuckers, which is exactly what I was looking for. Neck is a bit of a baseball bat, again like the Thunderbird, but I like my basses to have different feels, that's how I justify having them all. Can't wait to add lemon oil and make the frets fall out. Main reaction - this is very, very different from my Fenders/Squiers.3 points
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There was a whole generation that thought Rock n' Roll had no artistic merit because it wasn’t played on 'real instruments' by classically trained musicians,. The more things change....3 points
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**price drop to 675GBP** Up for sale is my awesome and collectible Warwick Fortress One from 1993. Made in Germany, this is one of the very first ever to be produced as confirmed by Hans-Peter Wilfer (Warwick CEO). Overall the bass is in very good condition, especially for a 28 year old instrument. All of the electronics work perfectly, as does the truss rod and the hardware. The fretboard has been cleaned and oiled, the frets have been cleaned and polished. Lovely ergonomic and exceptionally well balanced bass - the best balancing Warwick by far thanks to the extra long upper horn. Nice and lightweight too at only 3.6kg! Controls are vol, blend, tone, tone The bass is not perfect though, there is some damage to the body as shown in the photos. The damage is NOT structural and is no cause for concern, it has been repaired and you wont notice it sonically or while playing. Also, the cavity cover is a little fiddly to take off but can be done - then again it is passive so you wont be needing to open it very often! The bass will be shipped in a Warwick gigbag, packed within a strong shipping carton. A generic hardcase can be added for a small surcharge. Shipping to UK £55, EU £25 - cheaper options are available if I detach the neck and the buyer reattaches it upon arrival.... Details as per Hans-Peter Wilfer: - Bass Fortress I. 4 string Serial number B 000 033 93 Year 1993 Month February Number 000033 one of the really first Fortress Basses !! Neck Wood Wenge Wood Fingerboard Wenge Wood Frets Bronce Warwick Frets Nut Just a Nut Brass Version Neck construction bolt ON Body 2 pcs. solid ash wood Surface Ocean Blue Stain Highpolish Pickups passive MEC PJ pickups Electronic passive MEC Electronic 2 volume control 2 tone control Hardware Chrome hardware made Made in Germany / 08258 Markneukirchen2 points -
I've been known to enjoy a Crafter or two... 9 of the 12 Anniversary Edition acoustics. They absolutely punch well above their weight. I have a non-export Korean Dragon (the one with the pick guard below) and it is phenomenal. A far stretch better than a USA Martin Dreadnought I had a while back.2 points
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If you feel that the Zoom B3n does everything you need quite well, but is a little too big then definitely worth checking out the much more compact Zoom B1-4. There's one in the FS right now for £50. You won't find better value for money and a great way to dip your toe in the water. Drum machine, led tuner, looper and headphone amp capability are very nice additional features it offers, particularly for home use. And plenty of very contented B1-4 users on this forum.2 points
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How can you be non-binary when the basis of non-binary depends on there being a binary in the first place?? You know, two immutable biological sexes. I'm not getting into this again, don't worry.2 points
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