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NOW SOLD Hi everyone, I have just put on sale my 1980 fretless Wal Pro bass. The bass was bought last year with a strong financial effort to buy it and have it restored, but things change and I'm now forced to sell it. Augusto My Basschat feedback: https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/287342-feedback-for-italiancross/11 points -
I'm the bass player in Chic to Chic. I'm afraid everything in the above statement is true - he took deposits from us with a view to booking gigs in theatres and using the cash as down payments. The venues had no idea about the gigs and he's refusing to pay the money back. If you are in a tribute band, and are approached by Mick Mason to work with/for him in any capacity. STAY WELL CLEAR. We have to stick together as musicians to overcome people like this, so spread the word as wide as possible about this man and his fraudulent activities. Even if we only stop a few people getting ripped off, that's a chunk of money that he hasn't been able to steal. If you are in a tribute band, and had problems with Mick Mason, please send me a message. Either through here or via www.chictochic.co.uk Aidan Hampson10 points
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Now withdrawn. Thanks to those who expressed an interest 2013 Sledge Sabre for sale or trade Wanting to change things up a bit so looking to let go my 2013 Sabre in the Premier Dealer Network Limited Edition Tony Levin Sledge finish. Colour is a bit of a chameleon and shifts from grey to having elements of different hues depending on the type and brightness of lighting on it. Bass is mint condition. Very nicely figured neck with both flame and birdseye in it. The Sabre is the only Classic model to feature the compensated nut and the fretboard radius is 11" compared to 7.5" on the StingRay. No string thru option on the Sabre - top loading only on the bridge. The selector switch gives Lakland mode on position 2 which is the bridge humbucker plus the bridge facing single coil on the neck pickup. Position 4 is very P bass like, being only the bridge facing coil on the neck humbucker. This position benefits from noise free operation courtesy of the onboard silent circuit. No issues with bass at all. Comes with the original black guard as well as an WD aged pearloid one. The original MusicMan SKB style hard case is included. A really superb bass but I already have my cherished and keeper sunburst/maple Classic Sabre which gets all my Sabre playtime. Trade wise I'm looking for : *StingRay Classic in black/maple *StingRay Special preferably with ebony board and black hardware (aqua Sparkle/jet black/charcoal sparkle) Happy to consider other options on a Special. *USA Sterling with cash from your end Possibly open to suggestions of Overwater, Warwick Streamer Stage I / II, Status, Spector etc Looking for a bass in excellent condition with no issues. Bass can be auditioned in Market Drayton in North Shropshire. Will post if buyer arranges their own courier service and level of cover. Trade would really need to be face to face. EDIT: any marks etc visible in the pics are just reflections. Thanks for looking Keir _______________ Specs: Ernie Ball Music Man Classic Sabre Specs: Dimensions: 13" wide, 1.75" thick, 45" long (33cm wide, 4.5cm thick, 114.3cm long) Weight: 10 lbs, 8 oz (4.77 kg) – varies slightly Body Wood: Ash Body Colors: Standard Classic Collection colors Bridge: Music Man top loading chrome plated, hardened steel bridge plate with “Classic” stainless steel saddles and adjustable mute pads Pickguard: Standard – black or white; optional – shell Scale Length: 34" (86.4cm) Neck Radius: 11? (27.9cm) Headstock Size: Only 8.25? (21cm) long Frets: 21 – High profile, wide Neck Width: 1.625" (41.3mm) at nut 2.5" (63.5mm) at last fret Neck Wood: Choice of birdseye or flame maple Fingerboard: Fretted – maple or rosewood Neck Finish: High gloss polyester Neck Colors: Natural aged yellow finish Tuning Machines: Schaller BM, with tapered string posts Truss Rod: Adjustable – no component or string removal Neck Attachment: 6 bolts – perfect alignment with no shifting Controls: 2-band active preamp; vol, treble, bass Switching: 5-way lever pickup selector Pickups: Standard – neck pickup – 16 pole humbucker with Alnico magnets and solid black cover, bridge – 8 pole humbucker with Alnico magnets and solid black cover, with patented Music Man “Silent Circuit”, which reduces hum and retains true single coil sound8 points -
PJ Mustang with La Bella black nylon tapewounds:7 points
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Carvin SB5000 with Poseidon Green SL112 & SL212 Aguilar cabs6 points
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My pair of short scales, Serek Midwestern in capri orange and Gibson SG Standard in ebony (with upgraded Hipshot bridge)5 points
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2 x 250k pots + 0.1 cap. Control plate/knobs from Axecaster. Scratchplate from China. 90 minutes well spent 😀5 points
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Just seen this posted by the Circle group on FB5 points
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Well I just ordered one from the US! Thanks again @Woodinblack Now only the bridge needs to be replaced and then I'm done!5 points
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Did a dep gig with the singer of this band the other day and did the obligatory Facebook friend thing. Interesting to see this pop up…5 points
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I would get a Stingray.5 points
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My Yamaha Attitude Ltd 2. The scratchplate is just wrapped in black vinyl as I wanted to see what it looked like before ordering a custom plate. It’s had a DiMarzio Relentless pickup installed since that pic was taken5 points
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Not so much upgraded as repaired/ replaced. One of the challenges in all amps is insuring a source of parts necessary for repairs 5, 10 and 20 years down the road. In some cases it may not be worthwhile to repair a 20 year old, but in most cases when the part is available it’s cost effective to do so. If the part is proprietary and unavailable then you don’t have that choice.5 points
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I could do with an extra option O eventually. 😊5 points
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I hope she'd numbed the area beforehand with a nidl?5 points
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“To think that God is only in what is produced by the church, is one of the greatest deceptions”.4 points
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I bought something from them a couple of weeks ago, stupidly ordered the wrong variant. One e-Mail to them and it was agreed to do a swap. Sadly by the time I returned my item the intended one had sold out so they offered instant refund or to wait until it was back in stock. Refund please, sorted straightaway. This might be slightly against the grain of this thread but I think it’s only fair to show that BD aren’t all doom & gloom.4 points
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Everyone has transitioned to using Bass Bros and rightly so.4 points
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Just picked this one up yesterday, anyone know what year / model, I think it's a euro4 ?4 points
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A beautiful right handed 500/7 that plays like a dream with its super slim neck….It's fitted with La Bella flats and I've fitted a set of retro knobs to enhance its look. These are stunning bass guitars and are fitted with the 60's designed Hofner pick ups. If you want retro, great looks and a fab sound then bass will be right up your street. I've fitted an upper horn strap lock so that the guitar sits well on your belly. When I did this the serial number sticker came off due to the glue (I have detailed photo's of what I did and a copy of the serial number) Cherry Bomb is a water decal and she will come off. You are looking at circa £785 new with the extras but sadly they don't appear to be available off the shelf. The case has all of it's original candy and has an internal Temp gauge fitted. Please get in touch with any questions and sadly it's collection only from North Bolton and I will NOT ship it. (I would possibly meet up if I'm paid in advance) Thanks Mike 07545 145900 Tiger flamed maple body With sustain block Maple top Maple/Birch/Maple neck Jatoba fretboard Scale: 762 mm (30") Nut width: 42 mm 2 Höfner Staple Top humbucker pickups 2 Volume controls, 2 Tone controls Sixties-style tailpiece Ebony bridge Colour: Antique Brown Sunburst Reviews here: https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/bass/hofner-contemporary-series-verythin-bass-530467 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_-BRD94wEY4 points -
Played at a birthday party on Monday with my country band The Fork Handles. Lovely pub on the outskirts of Sheffield owned by an old friend of the band. It was one of those gigs where the guy booking us loves what we do, but the rest of the audience were in danger of not 'getting it', so we tried to keep it as commercial as we could. First set went okay, but by the second set the audience (and some of the band..) were more suitably refreshed so plenty of dancing going on. We played stuff they knew, like 'S.H.Alabama', 'Copperhead Road' and finished the night with the Stones song 'Dead Flowers'. Must admit, as I wasn't driving (rare for me) I did enjoy a few pints of Beavertown Neck Oil which was on draught, and very nice it was too. Due to this I forgot to organize any pics, so just took a shot of my Dano Longhorn with GKMB800 / Barefaced Compact. Haven't used it for a while, so it took the first couple of songs to get used to the short scale but soon got into it.4 points
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Sorry - no more info yet on pickups, but how about these tantalising headstock images, now that Jon has applied the custom logo(s)? Hoping to pick up the guitar in about two or three weeks. It's all getting very exciting!4 points
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Here's mine: Tube Overdrive Blurb: I've been reading about how Captain Beefheart's Trout Mask Replica LP was made, and listening to a lot of Beefheart. The picture inspired a Beefheart-style wordplay... the musician term Tube Overdrive Vs how someone taking the Tube prefers it Over Driving (a car). Musically I tried to use the same compositional techniques as were used on TMR. Also used some tube overdrive and tunnel reverb on the vox! Technical Notes: DAW Studio One, Drums- Piano roll in Studio One's drum program, Bass: Vantage Avenger, Guitars - Squier Tele, Vox, SM58.4 points
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If you play live and don't give the audience something interesting to watch as well as hear you might as well stick on a Spotify playlist. Doubly so if you are a covers band.4 points
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SOLD Apologies all, not sure how to change the automated price thing so it's now £650 £600 £575 Hi all, Seeing if there's any interest for this. I'd' always liked aerodynes so I bought it as a bit of a punt a few years ago because it looked great, the specs looked decent and I'd heard that the company made awesome guitars, and I'm glad to say it proved a really good purchase! It's been a fun bass to play and I think it sounds fantastic. Here are the specs, though for me the highlight of this bass is the neck - it's a really easy bass to play, particularly with the longer scale length. SCALE LENGTH 35” NECK 2 Graphite Rods & Dual Action Truss HARDWARE Chrome TUNERS Hipshot FRETBOARD Ebony BRIDGE Hipshot A Style PICKUPS G&B Golden Age StewMac NECK WOOD Single Piece Maple BODY WOOD Solid Ash CONSTRUCTION Bolt-On FINISH Semi-Gloss Here it is in action (not my video) I haven't seen these come up very often so it's hard to judge but I think the pricing is fair. However if this is completely out of line feel free to let me know . This hasn't been used outside of band practice and home practice so it's in excellent condition, and a gig bag will come with it. I'd rather do a collection/meet rather than trust this to shipping companies, though will ship at buyer's expense and risk if that's what's wanted. Happy to answer questions as best I can. Thanks! Ash3 points -
Sadowsky NYC J Bass purchased new by me in 2010 directly from the workshop in New York. Equipped with Sadowsky humcancelling pickups, onboard pre with vtc. Finished in Cherryburst. Still has protective film at the back of the body and around the pickups. Gigged at weekends up till 3 years ago when I retired. Weighs in at a little more than 3.4 kgs Inspected and signed by the man himself prior to purchase. Has some nicks as one would expect, but you have to get up very close to see them. I have done my best to photograph them. All in all, in great condition. Comes with new Sadowsky case. https://www.sadowsky.com/sadowsky-instruments/nyc-basses/21-fret-basses/3 points -
For sale mtd zx5 fretless , bartolini pick up and electronics, good condition3 points -
PRICE DROP £925.00 Fender American Professional Jazz Bass 2019 model. The bass would pass as new and is genuinely in mint condition ( no scratches or dinks ). The bass comes with a Fender Elite moulded case and includes all case candy inc certificate of authenticity. It has an ash body, maple neck and 3 ply black pick guard. Recently set up by a pro and has a nice low action. Fender pick up guards also included.3 points -
Pics to follow. Brilliant lightweight Barefaced cab which needs little introduction on here. Sadly I’ve not really had the opportunity to use it much since owning due to change in direction with band, one acoustic gig and that’s about it. This is the black grill type, 8ohm, 200 W I believe. Has the classic tolex role off where the ends have peeled a bit but could easily be re-glued, it hasn’t bothered me and is quite common I’ve since heard. Has a cab cover. £300 collected or courier at cost. May consider trade for a Markbass 2x10 8 ohm traveller cab.3 points -
Nice'N' Queasy - The Stranglers3 points
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I just sold it last year because it didn't get enough use, but this was mine. I generally don't like pointy shapes but I have a weak spot for the Ibanez Iceman and this Esh Stinger is more or less a reversed Iceman. It was comfortable too, and sounded and played great. It derives its name from the piezo bridge, which adds attack and "stings" through any mix. It was one of the last German-made ones, before they moved production to the Czech republic and eventually disappeared entirely (again).3 points
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The cynic in me wonders if the about turn had anything to do with the mention of the studio in question. BD aren’t all that far from me, though I must admit I’ve never visited when in the vicinity, partly due to reading so many less than great accounts. These issues may be in the minority, but there does seems to be a lot of anecdotal evidence. Enough to keep me away anyway. If I want attitude that results in me handing over a wedge of cash I’ll chat to my kids…3 points
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But not in Deeside?3 points
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No, Keith, we’re playing a B-side… beside the C-side😁3 points
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What is this heresy? I only do widdley stuff! 😎😁3 points
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What do you think guys? My emojis seem to like it! 😅3 points
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Right, lads. We all need to organise a Sunday School trip to Buckinghamshire! Err.... are you sure about that sentence?3 points
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I don't play many 'solos', but once when I was asked I just stood there smiling, looking at the audience from side to side... then I struck one big fat note (whatever was the root at the time) and let it ring, trying to look very pleased with myself. People laughed (with me, I hope, not at me!) and we moved on.3 points
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I played in one church where two people in the congregation were adamant that the guitar coming out of the P A was far to loud. On closer investigation it turned out we had forgotten to switch it on. True not a joke.3 points
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Just picked up this early 80’s japanese Mesa clone. It was a combo but I’ve cut it down to a head 100w. Trying it at rehearsal tonight3 points
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Christmas Card From A Hooker In Minneapolis - Tom Waits3 points
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I tend to use my fingers.3 points
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Without sounding flippant, visit a shop and play one, only your hands will be able to tell you. Pretty much any Precision works for me, but I’ve found my faves (US Standard 2013-16 range) via trial & error. For me I just enjoy playing them more than any others, but they’re all Precisions. So take your own Player along (tell the staff of course) and play a Performer, see where you go from there.3 points
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My PJ Proby story. . . . In the 70's I was in a band with a trumpet player, David, who had worked with PJ Proby. Apparently he was a nightmare, drinking, unprofessional and the band weren't always getting paid on time. The band hated him and most were on the verge of leaving. In Maria the trumpet was supposed to quietly play a D and Proby would sing most of the song accapella. This time (it was his last gig) David played a Db. Proby did his thing and was a semitone flat when he hit his big note and the band came blasting in for the big crescendo, in D!3 points
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The teenagers who work there are grumpy but understandably so, being teenagers and whatnot, but the bloke who owns it is just plain rude. I gave him the benefit of the doubt the first couple of times and then just stopped going in there if he was present. He has a great shop, one of the few places you can try out his superb stock, if I were him I'd be treating my customers like royalty, especially as many of them travel a significant distance. There always have been issues with the website but, by far, the big problem is his stinking attitude. Twice now I've walked in there with 1k in my pocket ready to buy something I knew was in stock, both times I've left with my money and simply ordered online. He needs to sit at home while someone with actual customer facing skills runs the shop for him.2 points
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The poll should make the distinction between being able to read music and being able to sight read music, because they IME are two entirely different things. I can read music in that I know where all the notes are on the bass and treble clefs and what the note lengths are and what the common symbols mean (and I know where to look them up if I come across something I don't recognise). However I couldn't sit down and play from a sheet of musical notation. This might be something to do with the fact that I am mildly dyslexic. I couldn't sight read from tab either, and anything other than the simplest guitar chord sheets will leave me struggling. The only way I can play anything that doesn't involve improvisation is to completely commit it to memory. I can't even use a crib sheet because it would take too long for me to find my place should I forget what I was supposed to be playing. TBH the only time in 45+ years of playing, I have needed the ability to be able to read or write music was in the mid 80s when registering songs with the PRS require you to supply write notation for the vocal melody and any other notable musical themes. Myself and the the other synth player in my band of that time divided up the songs between us and spent a couple of months preparing the sheets and checking each other's work before sending them off to the PRS. Since then no-one in any band I have been in has supplied me with written musical notation to play from, or asked that I should do the same for them.2 points
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What sorts of sounds are you after and are you going to want to program your own or be happy with tweaking what is already there? For me, in hardware synthesiser the following are most important: 1. As many actual controls as possible, and the less I have to delve into hidden menus the better. Don't be fooled though, simply by the number of controls on display. I used to own a Waldorf Microwave XT which has a massive number of knobs and switches on the front panel. However all the modulation routings and additional envelopes and LFOs were hidden away in the menus which made all the interesting options much harder to use than the layout of the synth initially suggested. 2. At least two oscillators and two envelope generators per voice, oscillator sync and a ability to modulate each oscillator separately. I'm not that bothered about loads of different filter types. One good low pass filter that is capable of going into self oscillation will be fine. 3. Modulation routings should be easy to see, either with dedicated front panel switches or a display that shows all the routings on a single screen. 4. User program memories and the ability to name them. Most synths have them , but a few are still going for that "old school" vibe by having numbers only. 5. Polyphony. This will depend a lot on what sorts of sounds you want and what sort of a keyboard player you are. I'd be happy with 8 voices, but if you are a "proper" piano player you might want more so that sounds with long release times sound more authentic. However, the ability to limit the number of voices assigned to a patch is useful as is both monophonic and unison modes (and ideally the ability to set the number of voices used in unison). Split and layer modes will depend on how you intend to use the keyboard live as will the number of keys. If you like the Roland sound, my choice would be the System 8 hardware version.2 points
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Nostalgia! I remember well the time that Barrett's had the distribution deal for Wal and will have walked past this bass in the shop many times (and very possibly played it) back in the early '80s. This looks lovely, though I've had enough Wal's to know that they really don't work for me. I actually preferred these Pros (especially the 'E's) to the Custom models. What a lovely example, despite the changes, and took me back many decades!2 points
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Bidding on the clock on e bay. Otis2 points
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Well, despite 'stuff', I managed this ... Here is my contribution to the August 2022 Basschat Composition Challenge, inspired by a picture chosen by one of the previous winners: Upside Downer. Well, she said 'Platform 2, eight o'clock.' It's now... Let me see... Hmm... Half-past midnight. Maybe she's not coming..? I'll give it another hour or so... Can't get much more minimalist that this, this month. A few minutes of me, loosening up on the drums. It's an e-kit (Millenium MPS850...). Recorded 'live' (that much will be obvious; no re-dubs or editing at all...), directly from the module into a USB stick, and transferred to Reaper, so the sounds are those of the e-kit itself. No treatment, other than my standard Reaper NY Glue compression on the Master tracks, as usual. Thanks for listening, if you already have; if you're about to, enjoy.2 points
