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Last week, I got this lovely 1991 Stingray 4 H. Killer bass and with 4kg not too heavy either. Really like the sound of the 2EQ. At least to my ears, it sounds ballsier than my previous 3EQ SRs. Don't miss the mids knob. My new amp has high and low mids, so sorted 😉 Big shout-out to @Dov65 who found it for me on the UK Bass Marketplace on Facebook. Thanks, buddy 👍8 points
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Thanks for all the suggestions. Upgrading will be a fun project to brighten up the dark winter months. The pickguard arrived today. The original wasn’t shielded; I presume that’s normal (because it doesn’t sit over any wiring?). For me, it makes a very satisfying improvement.7 points
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Well that's a mouthful! 😁 I've had a Squier Bass VI since they released them but, like many, have never really got on with the string spacing, it's fine if you played it like a guitar. The Eastwood is much more like an actual bass. I'd been keeping an eye open for a used Eastwood but they just never seem to come up for sale. This one had been on facebook for a while but was too expensive for me, £300 more than new as it's one of the limited edition Fac51 Hacienda ones, so I'd kind of been toying with ordering a new one. I was selling stuff to buy the Peavey T40 I'd mentioned in other threads (I won't bore you) but the seller has decided to keep it. Feeling a little deflated I looked up the Eastwood ad and the seller had reduced it substantially. I made an offer and we struck up a deal. Now, I wasn't after the Hacienda one, it's kind of tacky, and being only 51 made is more of a collectable than a player, but I got it for a couple of hundred less than a new standard one so what does it matter? And being a huge Joy Division/New Order fan helps. It'll sit nicely with my Yamaha BBPH. It's never been played, just bought then squirelled away, so is absolutely mint condition. It's actually way nicer in the flesh than the pictures online make it look. Well built, lovely finish (I'm a fussy git) and really nice neck wood with quite a bit of quilting and grain, it looks really 3d as you move it in the light. It feels so much better than the Squier to play, the stock strings are fine and the spacing feels much better for me. Although wide, the neck is very shallow so feels very comfortable. It sounds fantastic, of course I had to put it through my EHX Bass Clone and play some New Order. 😁 It was bought as a 'let's see' kind of bass, which is why I was after second hand. But after a few hours of playing I can already tell it's a keeper, it just feels right where every other Bass VI I've tried doesn't. Anyway you must be bored by now so here's some pictures. 😉6 points
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I bought this earlier this year and although pleased with it, I haven't really used it other than to noodle. The sharp looks and cool looks meant that I just had to give it go. It is a lovely bass with a great action and is nice and light. Everything that low end Lobster says in the video below is spot on. Someone will love this, it deserved to be played! Case isn't included. Can post. Weight is 4kg/ 8Ib-13oz. The Reverend Triad is all about versatility. The three brand-new Jazz Bomb pickups are hum-free with increased output. The steel rails create a rich, focused tone that cuts through the mix. Combine them with the 5-way switch, and experiment with all kinds of sounds for any tone alchemist. Funky block inlays and the chrome control plate make this bass a stylish addition to your collection. Custom Pickups We design our own proprietary custom pickups, to achieve the best tonal match with our instruments. Reverend pickups are also specifically designed for each position, for balanced volume and tone when switching. Five-Piece Roasted Maple Neck Roasted Maple is heat treated at over 300° F to remove sugars, moisture, and impurities. This maple is lighter, more stable, and has a beautiful caramel colour. Combined with our five-piece construction, the result is a neck that requires less seasonal adjustment, and boasts a rich vintage look! Korina Body Korina (aka White Limba) is a medium-lightweight wood, highly prized for consistency and tonal qualities. Often found in boutique and vintage instruments, all Reverends feature Korina bodies. A highly resonant wood, Korina is a key factor to producing our lively, responsive instruments that are rich in harmonics. Hipshot Ultralight Tuners These tuners have a housing made of aircraft grade aluminium that makes them extra-light. The difference in weight can be as much as 2-3oz less in the headstock, which means a more balanced bass that’s more comfortable to play. And the tone is great! Your bass is more defined and enhanced with the Hipshot Ultralites. High Mass Bridge Our bridge features heavy duty saddles in combination with a massive base plate. This substantial mass of metal enhances clarity and attack, and produces bell-like sustain. It's also a versatile bridge, that can be strung string-thru-body or top-load. Initialled Headstock Every Reverend is hand initialed and serial numbered on the back of the headstock by one of our highly skilled technicians who sets up, inspects, and tests every instrument. Custom Dome Knobs Our proprietary knobs feature a lower profile which is less likely to be accidentally hit by the player's hand, and the white dot lets you easily see where your knob rotation is set. Boneite Nut We use "Boneite," a synthetic bone nut, that is more consistent than natural bone, on all Reverend instruments. It reduces friction, allowing the strings to slide through the nut slots smoothly, improving tuning stability. 3-String Tree All Bolt-On series basses use a wide string tree that holds down three strings, instead of just two. This eliminates string buzz in the nut slot, which is a common problem with standard string trees. Dual-Action Truss Rod Our dual action rod adjusts in both directions, allowing back bow or forward bow. This assures correct adjustment range is possible regardless of string tension, extreme climate conditions, or the effects of long-term aging. It’s also located at the headstock for easy access. Six-Bolt Neck Plate Two extra bolts increase mounting pressure of the neck by fifty percent. This makes a stronger neck connection, which improves sustain, tuning stability, and neck alignment. Custom Jack Plate Our proprietary jack plate features four mounting screws, instead of two. The extra screws prevent the plate from tearing out of the body. Made of steel for durability, the laser etched logo adds an extra touch of class! Pure Tone Jack All Reverends use an upgraded jack by Pure Tone Technologies. The Pure Tone jack has dual contacts for improved grip, audio signal and reliability. The most dependable guitar jack available! 10% Pots We use Alpha control pots with a +-10% rating, tighter and more consistent than a standard pot. Typically used in expensive boutique guitars, but standard issue in all Reverends. 10% Poly Caps We use caps with a +-10% rating. Our caps are made to tighter specifications, so they’re more consistent. Made of polyester, they’re also longer lasting, and less affected by temperature than cheaper ceramic caps. Typically used in expensive boutique guitars. Specifications Body: Korina Solidbody Pickups: Jazz Bomb Bridge/Neck/Neck Bridge: String-thru-body or Top-load, 3/4" spacing. Neck: 5-Piece Maple/Walnut, Satin Amber Finish Scale: 34" Neck Profile: Medium Oval Fingerboard: Roasted Maple or Pau Ferro, 12" Radius Frets: 21 Frets Truss Rod: Dual Action, Headstock Access Tuners: Hipshot Ultralight, 1/2" Dia. Shaft Nut: 42mm width, Boneite Controls: Volume, Tone, 5-Way Strings: 45-1005 points
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A month or so ago a vocalist put a shout out in a FB local musicians group, asking for musicians to back him as an opening band at a local music festival. Me being me, I like a challenge and said I'd do the bass (I had noted several other guitarists who I respected showing support/interest). The fact that the guy was happy to go with a 'scratch band' and play live gave me a degree of confidence in his abilities. To shorten the story, myself, 2 guitarists (1 of whom I was familiar with) and a drummer were co-opted into this project and set up a FB chat group. All hunky dory and within 24 hrs the singer had presented 8 covers (Journey - Seperate Ways, Led Zep - Rock & Roll, Def Lep - Hysteria, Rick Springfield - Jessie's Girl etc) which we agreed to learn and all agreed 1 x 3hr rehearsal on 25th (approx 4 weeks from this inception and 3 days before the gig). No probs... so far! We asked the vocalist, who had been booked for this little festival by the organiser (a personal friend of his) to find out what the tech spec, parking, access etc was. 16 days later he'd still not responded to any of the messages (he was active elsewhere on FB) and no indication that the rehearsal was booked. Messages started getting more direct and curt. Eventually the vocalist got back and apologised as he'd been busy. He wasn't sure where to book a rehearsal so it wasn't booked yet (about a week to the gig). I politely pointed out that Google would give him 10 rehearsal studios within a 20-30 minute drive of all of us (we'd previously said where we all lived), he responded saying he was on it... 48 hrs later and nothing from him despite questions (Oh and we still didn't have info on the tech spec or anything), then he popped up to say did anyone know anywhere else as he couldn't get in at short notice to the studio he normally used! At this point I took the lead, phoned 2 rehearsal rooms and booked a rehearsal on the agreed date and time; sorted! 2 days later the band turned up at the allotted location and time, all except... the vocalist, he arrived an hour late. We were miffed but thought we'd just crack on. 30 minutes later I called a halt to proceedings to point at the elephant in the room; the vocalist didn't know the songs, couldn't hit some of the notes/keys and barely knew where the entry point for the vocals was. I have to admit I'm pretty easy going but it took me a bit to keep my cool. I could see the rest of the lads nodding and backing me as I pointed out a few home truths and I suggested we bail on the whole thing. As it happened the rest of the musicians (I'll not include the vocalist in that) were good musically and were easy to get on with and they were thinking that as we'd put the effort in to learn the stuff, the gig might be a decent experience (the 2 guitarists were wanting to get their faces seem a bit more on the music scene). I didn't want them to be let down by me so I agreed to continue with the next 30 mins of the rehearsal and if we could get through it we'd do the gig. First off we scratched 3 of the songs as they patently were not going to be achievable by the vocalist and pulled in the cheese classic 'Summer of 69' to fill the set out a bit. We got through it and the vocalist left promptly leaving us to reflect on the experience. It's been quite cathartic to type this up and there isn't really any advice that I'd like from anyone BUT it has made me realise that just because someone is so absolutely sure of their own abilities it means nothing. This guy had been told by so many people that he had a good voice and looked the part that he absolutely believed in himself. We really should be honest with folks like this and not pander to not hurting feelings (without destroying confidence obviously). It also highlighted that the music side of things is one aspect but being organised, communicative and straight with people is equally important.5 points
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Just joined the short scale club by picking up a Vintera mustang that was for sale locally. Here it is next to my Ray for scale. It had the flubbiest sounding flats on it but I had a set of medium scale pro steels which I’ve put on through body and they’ve reallly brought it to life, sounds ace. v5 points
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Last night’s gig was awesome! Once a year my band that split up in 2018 does a one-off as demand is still so high! (We can’t reform permanently because of various reasons) I play guitar and sing and did all the arrangements etc (and provide all the gear bar drums). We do bespoke rocked up versions of pop classics from the 80s to today. Everything from the spice girls to Bonnie Tyler gets the treatment. Plus some 90s faves that are more straight ‘rock covers’ like Therapy? Green Day and Placebo. Venue was packed out everyone singing and dancing and having fun. Lots of lovely comments from people, some of whom had travelled to see us. It’s was a lovely warm and friendly evening Tonight I’m back on bass at Cheltenham ladies college for a private do and then a local festival tomorrow5 points
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Nice! IMHO You Can't go wrong with Black on Black, whether it be in conjunction with a Maple or Rosewood board.5 points
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Played a pub gig with Franklin's Tower last night. It always interests me to see how the music of the Grateful Dead goes down to an audience unfamiliar with it. It was at my local pub, so there were quite a few people there who turned out to see me play (for some reason!), locals out for a meal and/or drink and one or two Deadheads who'd come just to see us. It was an outdoor gig in a marquee, which works well for us. We need to work on our set length, though - the first 'short' set lasted an hour and half, so break between sets was taken up deciding which songs to drop. We still managed nearly an hour and half for the second set, though. I was almost asleep by the end, running on automatic. People told us they'd enjoyed it, which was nice of them. The band usually plays for free or for a drink at most, so they were amazed that we were well paid. I'd arranged the gig, and I don't like playing for nothing unless it is for a genuine charity. Overall, a good start to the weekend. I have a gig in Swindon this afternoon with The Wirebirds, and another in Oxford tomorrow with Franklins Tower again. I am not planning to do very much on Monday!5 points
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Yup, but what I can say without revealing any names or numbers is that I project manage the build and refit of Superyachts for the slightly rich and not so famous5 points
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I agree. I play for enjoyment more than anything else but there are plenty of people who earn their living from music. If we play for nothing, we contribute to the devaluation of live music and undermine other musicians’ ability to earn a living from playing. As we all know, the money has largely gone out of recorded music and playing live is all that is left for most bands.4 points
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For sale is an excellent condition Geddy Lee Jazz. Hardly played at all and used only in the house. Selling because I rarely play it and preferring ACG basses. Recently had the stock pickups changed to Tom Brantley Jazz pickups which are the ones Geddy uses in all his jazz basses. Comes with gig bag. Sounds great and weighs around 8lbs. I’ll throw in the stock pickups at full price only. I’ve just moved house so collection only or meet within a reasonable distance. Thanks for looking.3 points
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Vintage V74MRJP Icon Fretless Bass, Worn Finish, Distressed Sunset Sunburst Jaco Pastorius was a beacon for generations of aspiring bass players, bridging the gaps between R&B, rock, jazz, classical and Caribbean music. He changed the musical world with his uncanny gift and visionary approach to the instrument. If you have a taste for something different but at the same time so well known, this is your bass. Now you can get the true flavour of those famous bass lines from one of the most distinctive jazz rock bass players ever - check the fretless neck with the fret lines and dot markers still visible; no scratchplate but with the screw holes still open, and only the chrome control panel plate left; oooh... that patterned scarring...keep an eye on the weather! VINTAGE JACO PASTORIUS - WORN FINISH (DISTRESSED SUNSET SUNBURST) Body: Eastern Poplar Neck: Hard Maple - Bolt On Fingerboard: Rosewood Scale: 34"/864mm Frets: Fretless Neck Inlays: Pearloid Dot Tuners: Wilkinson® WJBL200 Bridge: Adjustable Pickups: Wilkinson® JB x 2 (M) WJB00, (B) WJB800 Hardware: Nickel Controls: 1 x Volume/ 1 x Tone Any questions, let me know.3 points
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Here is my Classic 60`s Jazz for sale only, no swaps thanks. It is in good condition but there are a few dings which were on the bass when I bought it. The worst is a inch long dent on the top edge of the body where your arm comes over, a small dent on the front edge between the bridge and control plate, a couple of dings on the back and a mark on the fingerboard. It weighs 4.2 kg or 9.2 lb`s, it has a new set of Ernie Ball Slinkys fitted and will come in a rather nice Thomann gig bag. I will fit the original strap buttons before sale. Collection from Paisley, local meet up or I don`t mind a bit of travelling for a sale. I will not post the bass as I would rather you seen the cosmetic issues for yourself. Thanks Here is photo`s of the cosmetic issues3 points
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So, hang on, what's this?? Is it done????? Nah! Nowhere near. This is my sacrificial try-out using the extra tin of primer and shell pink that ordered for this very purpose. Look closer, my preciouses... Yes - it's awful at the moment: But actually in a different way to that which I was expecting. The missed sandings at both cutaways are amongst the sorts of things I was fully expecting . But the thing I was certain was going to be an issue, that the top and bottom curves were bound to be lumpy all over the place, well...they're both fine But the degree to which the grain is still showing, I wasn't expecting so much Some, yes, but I thought that the CA had seemed to have done a reasonable job of filling most of the general grain...but clearly not reasonable enough! Anyway, all of that will be easier to sort than the lumps and bumps that I was expecting - so I reckon it's a win Next step is: a full photo shoot so that I can see 'in the pink' every blemish that needs sorting; sand back to the wood (easier and quicker than you would think); re-sand the bits that need re-sanding; grain fill with something a little bulkier; repeat the CA treatment; start using the cans of paint that I didn't set out to sacrifice in the first place.3 points
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It's Never Too Late To Tart Over - The Stanley Brothers Couldn't resist 😉3 points
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I've never really played for the money but in recent yrs since retiring early i've found that it comes in handy and saves me taking money out of my bank account. I just use what's in my wallet these days. I've played a few freebie gigs with the punk band that were already agreed before i joined. Both were a thank you to venues that have been really good to the band and it was to help them get back on their feet after the pandemic. I have one next Saturday night with the punk band but its for the singers best friend who followed the band a lot. 2 yrs ago on her way home from a bike rally she had a fatal anurism and dropped the bike. The family couldn't honour her during the pandemic and made arrangements on her 2nd anniversary to have a get together with all her family and friends. They asked if our singer and the band would play at the event in a large hotel. The band said yes and agreed that we would play it for free. I have no issue with that. Its for a close friend of someone in the band and someone that went to many many gigs. Dont think i would be up for doing free gigs for official charities altho i ahve done some many yrs ago for Glasgow kids hospital which was a cause that was close to me at the time. Dave3 points
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Using those first CA coats as 'reveal coats'. I sanded back any dints and cross-sandings I could see and then sis a general fine sanding. Then a (probably) final CA covering. **One thing worth flagging - apart from the PPE and ventilation requirements, the application cloth scraps get VERY hot. I'm talking smoking hot! Smoking hot while stuck to the protective gloves you are wearing!! You have been warned! I reckon this is not a process anyone should try unless they really know what they are doing and have all of the precautions in place...** But the result is, in this instance, what I was after. That wood surface is significantly tougher than before and the surface is smooth and ready for the first primer coats of nitro (and that's another process that no-one should try unless they are aware of the hazards and required precautions ) :3 points
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I got really annoyed at a 'charity' gig a couple of months ago. It was a local school and it was effectively a favour to the guitarist, he went there, his kids were there. We had to rush after work to get there and setup. We setup. Then this woman running the raffle came round to ask us if we were buying raffle tickets, I said no, I don't have any money (I did, but I wasn't paying them when I was doing a gig for free, and I really hate raffles) to which the guitarist said 'oh I will lend you the fiver' - gee thanks, can't say much there without looking bad. So another fiver down. We played, very little attention. Then we got told to stop so they could do the weirdest raffle you ever saw which took half an hour, then we played for another half an hour and apparently that was it, where the woman from the school used my PA to thank the volunteers for setting things up and the parents for coming (hello, we are right here, giving you the PA to talk through?). Then we started breaking down stuff, and one of the organisers was asking if we could hurry as they needed to put the stage away and couldn't get it done until we had finished and "didn't want to have to stay all evening". Suffice to say, that is the last time we are doing that! My rules for charity gigs now is, I normally get around £70+ for a gig. If we are doing a charity gig it has to be one that I would actually give that money to of my own accord.3 points
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My main arguments against playing for free are as above, that it makes life harder for musicians who need to play to put food on the table, and also that we all have to buy our equipment, maintain it, store it, and transport it. I have a larger car than I need for everything in my life except music, so have to bear the expense of buying, insuring, taxing and fuelling a larger car than necessary for 90% of the time. But my main beef with free gigs is that the band is not respected. People tend to value objects and other people based in what they are worth to them. A band that turns up and plays for nothing is exactly worth that to the promoter/landlord or whoever put the gig on - nothing. If they are paying a few hundred pounds to have you play, they treat with the respect that their investment in you deserves. I have never received shoddy treatment from anyone who has been paying to have us play, but at free gigs, you are a worthless commodity and I have often been treated accordingly. I have driven myself and equipment into Oxford several times, a distance of 10-12 miles, paid to park, hung around at a venue that has booked us, only to be told they are out of time and we can't play. A complete and utter waste of my time and money.3 points
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The gingerbread man - The Residents Normal Service has been resumed 😉3 points
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I Knew the Bridie - Nick Lowe (a bridie is a Scottish pie/pasty affair if you were wondering).2 points
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Funnily enough I was listening to it for the first time in what must be easily four years on the way to work on Monday morning, I previously stopped listening because every day just sounded like they'd stuck in the same Dad's Rock cd. Luckily I didn't have to suffer any of the usual expectations, eg, Smoke On The Water, Paranoid, You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet, Freebird, Doctor Doctor, Foxy Lady, Black Night, Whole Lotta Love, Radar Love, etc etc. But after what seemed like 10 minutes of ads, I did get the impression that not much had changed when Sylvia by Focus started up, and off went the radio. They should play more of bands deeper cuts, at prime time, instead of the aforementioned dross, after all it's meant to be for rock fans, I can't imagine many who tune in would be lost as to what they'd be hearing or even object to it! All of the bands I've alluded to have far better content than their overplayed hits.2 points
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Oh sorry OP I was too busy ribbing Ricky I forgot... There she goes by The La's I loved the single ...thought the album dreary as!2 points
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Once again you young uns no nuffink! Roxy Music were fab maaaan. I saw them in all their pomp (Eno still on weird noises machine) I loved 'em. Castles?....CASTLES?....you are Whelsh ..Whales is full of the damn things ( I know I think I passed them all on my six hour road trip yesterday). I bet you live in one. No offence2 points
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I can feel my anxiety levels rising just reading this thread. I always have really bad nerves before and during a gig. I wouldn't even dream of taking something like this on. Fair play to you. I hope it's "alright on the night", as it were. But yeah, the singer sounds like a totally clueless wannabe.2 points
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To those who have been scammed through his business you will have recourse through the Small Claims Court, available online. I'm sure that before parting with deposits you will have had contracts in place along with Terms and Conditions. You will therefore have a paper trail which can be produced as evidence. Assuming that the Court finds in your favour he will be given a deadline date by which you must be repaid. Failing that the bailiffs will be called in. It's a slow process but it does work.2 points