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After 11 months almost to the day my special order bass is here in plenty of time for my birthday. After trying a much cheaper shortscale and really enjoying it, particularly when playing with a plectrum I decided to get something from my favourite bass brand. The Lionels are often quite lightweight anyway but they do sometimes get up to a massive 8.5lb... So I asked if a Superlight version was possible and it was, for only a modest extra fee of about £140 over the usual price. I also went for a rosewood board with abalone dots. I am informed that this is the first Superlight Lionel that has been built. It arrived this morning and I've had a 20 minute play. From previous experience I often find Sandbergs to be quite bright sounding basses and I was halfway expecting to swap the pickup or the pots or both. As it happens this bass is not excessively bright, in fact the top end is pleasingly mellow. I think I'll be keeping the electronics as is, at least for now. As expected the stock strings are not to my taste at all. I've got a couple of used sets of strings to try to see what suits it best - Ti Flats and EB Group flats (not cobalt ones) and I'll give each set a proper go before deciding on what new set to get. Now the big question. The weight... It's just under 2.6kg / 5.7lb !!!😲 It balances perfectly too. Massive thanks to Mark at Classic and Cool Guitars for the excellent service throughout the process - he's been top notch keeping me fully informed and replying to questions really quickly.14 points
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Early 1966 Fender Jazz Bass Kind of a reluctant sale. But as my band quit, and with no foreseeable future band activities, I've decided to see if there is a reasonable interest in my Fender Jazz. First things first: the body (beautiful burst) originates from another bass from the same era that dates back to week 12 of 1966 (dating through potcodes), the rest of the bass dates to week 5 (week visible on the tone pot) of 1966. They are so close in dating that they practically could have been together when they left the factory. You wouldn't know if I didn't tell :). The neck is stamped december 1965. Pickups are original grey bottoms (undated). The body was swapped because of it's very low weight. As you can see there is a lot of playwear all around. The body has dents, checking and scratches everywhere, as well as parts of the lacquer worn away. All just honest playwear and no fake relic. The neck has a great satin feel as the finish has worn away. It's also noticably thinner than a few other '65/'66 necks I've laid my hands on. Very comfy. I've had the neck refretted last year with correct vintage size frets. All hardware and electronica function like they should. The capacitor on the tonepot gives a nice middy sound instead of wool. That's especially great with the bridge pickup solood imo. Original pickup covers are present. The bridge cover has quite some oxidation on the inside. The bass is strung with a La Bella 43-104 set of flats. I'll include a good quality Fame hardcase. Like I said I have double feelings about selling this bass, as it's really a dream bass and is definitely the nicest old Fender I've played. But I'll be just playing at home mainly, for the next few years at least... For that cause I'd like to buy a humbucker equipped bass (RHCP play along) without spending new money or accumulating more stuff.. Asking €7.750 Partial trades are negotiable. I am mainly interested in: Music Man Stingray with lacquered neck and maple fretboard (like early '90s), Music Man Sabre (Pre-EB preferred, neck must be good and allow low action), Modulus Flea, Fender Flea active, cheaper type of Alembic, decent 5 string with narrow spacing, maybe a mustang bass or even a nice electric guitar (strat or other Fender type model preferred)...... Otherwise; surprise me. I am located in the Netherlands. Local pickup is preferred, but I am happy to ship (to be arranged by me or the buyer) at buyers risk and expense. Payment through bank transfer or PayPal family and friends. Please note that I will not travel to bring this bass to your country, and I will not send this to a any buyer without receiving a payment first.13 points -
Just got home from rehearsal using said new JMJ. I set the amp as I usually do then made any adjustments as required, which ended up with a slight low mid boost whereas with my Precisions it’s usually a big cut there. Overall it felt a bit odd as I’m so used to hearing a Precision when I play but if I’m honest it suited the band better, and the guys said so as well. I also had no trouble adapting to the short scale in the band environment. So I’m now even more extremely pleased with this little bass.8 points
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This bass is in excellent condition. The spec is as follows. Alembic Europa 5 string bass Scale Length Long scale 34" Neck through design with maple and purpleheart construction Ebony fretboard Adjustable height brass nut Solid machined brass bridge with brass saddes mounted to a large brass sustain block Solid machined brass tailpiece. Top wood is Bocate Body is solid mahogany Headstock has a bocate laminate on front and back, with cast brass alembic logo on the front. Tuners are gold coloured. Pickups are alembic MXY low impedance pickups. The Europa controls are volume, pan, filter, Q switch, bass boost/cut switch, treble boost/cut switch. The quick tone switches are bass and treble and are not individual switches for the pickups. Each switch provides 6db boost, flat, and 6db cut. side mounted 1/4" mono jack (see image link) http://club.alembic.com/Images/16271/106010.jpg (Owners Manual) http://www.alembic.com/support/care.html The bass is a neck through design made from maple and purpleheart. Ebony There is an inlay of my initials in the 12th fret which was done by Jaydee custom guitars about 12 years or so ago plus and my name engraved on the truss rod cavity which i may be able to remove if if is a deal breaker or the buyer can just reverse it. The switches are mounted on chrome plated washers as a few years i installed some East ACG filter based electronics which required enlarging the existing switch holes to fit the filter controls. The original electronics have been back in the bass for ages now but I had to get larger washers mount the original switches. If I can find some black washers I will install those instead. The back control cavity cover is gold plated and was like that when i bought the bass. What else can I say. Well it is a great sounding bass and i am only selling it because it is not getting enough playing time so i'd rather it went to someone who will give it more attention. Send me a PM if interested. I have an original case for it also. Some information from the Alembic web site. EUROPA With its elegant and understated form, the Europa bass is the type of instrument you return to again and again, and each time you're reminded of why you love this bass so much. From the moment you wear it on strap, comfort and balance greet you. Plugging into the side mounted jack gives a satifying "kerchunk" in response. Once your amp warms up, the tone that piqued your interest in the first place comes flowing back. This bass is home. Quick tone change switches give instant access to useful on-the-fly sounds. When you're ready to take that solo, you can simply flick the bass and treble switches to the boost position, knowing full well that when you're finished, that original sound is just a click away. The Europa comes standard with Alembic's classic Maple and Purpleheart neck lamination pattern. This engineered beam supports even response across the Ebony fingerboard, and assures that snappy Alembic brilliance will be delivered at every note. Like most Alembic basses, Europas are quite happy in a variety of musical settings. Turn the low-pass filters down to 300Hz for deep tones suitable for blues. Turned up to 6KHz, there's plenty of zing for slap or driving rock technique with a pick. Versatility puts the tone control in your heart and your hands. Since each Europa bass is handcrafted right in our one-and-only shop in Santa Rosa, California, you are able to custom order any aspect of the bass. Custom fingerboard dimensions, wood choices, decorative details, or even things not yet invented are possible. More information Here are some soundcloud clips from a rehearsal with this bass. This is an amazing sounding bass and I have used it on numerous gigs though in recent years I have used it less and less as I have been using my two filter bass more. I would love this bass to go to someone who can get more use out of it than I can. I would prefer not to post it if at all possible and if you want to try before you buy, i can arrange that in my mate's studio so you can hear it at full bore.7 points -
Hi all Just a note of a positive experience with Hipshot that I had lately I bought a Supertone bridge for my Gibson SG Bass that simply would not intonate correctly - I could get it close, but not exact. This was due to the intonation bridge screws not being short enough. I needed to lengthen the string a bit further than they allowed, which wasn't possible as the saddles are closed and therefore can only be moved back to the limit of the screw (probably not explaining this correctly!) I contacted Hipshot and they sent me four shorter intonation screws for free which solved the problem. Probably not going to break the bank for them but it's nice to see they care and were very helpful. Hope this helps someone in future Danny7 points
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Breaking news Corona, CA: Fender Musical Instrument Corporation announce a radical departure; a Precision Bass with an existing part of it's extremity removed Yes, it's the Fender Circumcision Bass5 points
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Wow, how nice is this! And unusually also available as a lefty https://harleybenton.com/product/enhanced-25th-firemist/ 443 notes4 points
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You've probably seen this kicking about the classifieds for a wee while for not alot of money. Over the weekend I decided just to take a punt on it. Got it delivered today. First impression is that its HEAVY. I don't think I've ever owned a combo this heavy. But.. it sounds tremendous. Had it in a rehearsal this evening with 2 guitarists playing rock covers and it more than easily handled it. Clear, defined, punchy but has incredible bottom end available with just a tweak of the EQ. The size and weight will probably mean this will only get whipped out when it's really necessary.. but for just over 100 quid, I highly doubt you could get a better giggable amp. Very happy with It.. so much so I'm tempted to hunt down a matching extension cab to get that wall of TE.. for this special occasions.4 points
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So under all that bubble wrap, there is Reverend Justice bass. There’s no case, no cardboard, just a bass, wrapped in insane amounts of bubble wrap. I don’t think, having had countless basses mailed to me over the years, that I’ve ever seen that before? To be fair, it was all good underneath, once I actually found the bass.4 points
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Starting to suspect the BFR and FCS instruments exist purely to make the prices of the standard offerings of EBMM and Fender seem reasonable 😡4 points
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My board for Pick Playing Corona Chorus set with “ Duff” tone print Keeley set for a nice “ pick compression” and MXR preamp set to reduce the mids that pick playing a PBass has too much Im liking the set up and the chorus will be mostly off where as the MXR and Keeley always on Finally the result is very quiet pedals and no tone suck4 points
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I have an unnatural dislike of them, having not missed them in their heyday. They were poop then and they're still poop 20 years on.4 points
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The number I like least is '28'. Here's why... An aging comedian retires to a retirement home for retired comedians. On his first day there, he goes down to lunch, and there’s a bunch of retired fellow comics sitting around the table. The conversation they’re having puzzles the newcomer somewhat. One of comics at the table announces “12..!” and everybody laughs. Then another one says, “44..!” and there's slapping of thighs and guffaws all around. During a lull in the conversation, the new guy introduces himself, and asks, “What’s going on..? What’s so funny about calling out numbers..?” One of the comics says, “Oh, you’re the new kid on the block, eh..? Let me explain. We’ve all been retired for many years. We’ve been telling and re-telling the same old jokes for so long, we’ve assigned them all numbers. To save time, instead of telling the joke again, we just say the number..!” “Wow,” says the new guy. “I’ve never seen that before. That’s pretty smart. Mind if I join you..?” “Certainly,” the other comic says, and beckons him to sit down. The newly-arrived comic is eager to fit in. So five minutes later, he calls out, “28..!” Nobody laughs – you could’ve heard a pin drop. His voice quavering, he asks, “What’s wrong..? Isn’t number 28 a good joke..?” “Yes, it certainly is,” replies another comic. “But it’s the way you tell it."4 points
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I watched this interview last night. I like Rick a lot and Robert DeLeo was a huge influence when I was younger. He comes across as such a nice guy and a very capable guitarist and songwriter as well. I loved hearing some of those Stone Temple Pilots songs again.3 points
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I refer to it as the Dark Lord. Guitar & Bass Build stingray body in gloss black Status Graphite neck with vintage wire frets (the last one they had left!) Aguilar Pickup East MM preamp with the fancy midrange Albridge Bridge Schaller Tuners Dunlop Straplocks The skill and patience of the amazing Huw Price Tonally it blows away my Sr5! I love it!3 points
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Fingerstyle, sad face EQ. Mids r good for live playing in my experience. It's what I do, not saying anyone else is wrong for doing the opposite.3 points
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Why not get someone like Jon Shuker to build you a new neck? Then you will still have the fretless neck if you decide to sell...3 points
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HOLD MY PINT!!! Still cheaper than buying anything local.3 points -
Yes I did, at the end of the rehearsal I didn’t have anywhere near as much fatigue on my back as I usually do, really pleased about this.3 points
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The photos of my 3 Player basses have expired, so here they are again.3 points
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Our singer suggested Sweet Dreams Are Made Of This and Tainted Love. I flinched, but he said, just give it a go. We did, and the audience reaction kept them in the set for several years. That's the the gig. Getting a reaction like that never gets old.3 points
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The Ibanez TMB35 could suit your needs, it's an affordable shortscale 5-string with classic styling, simple passive electronics (2x volume, 1x tone) and quality build for the price.3 points
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No it’s not an April Fools joke, we really are at The Lord Haig punking it out at around 9ish.2 points
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This is a dangerous thread! I've just come across it and you see a £12k 64 P bass and think that's way too much. However, there is a very nice non-original 63 fiesta red P bass for £8k and you think that it's still too much, but not that ridiculous. Then you look at the other basses that seller has for sale and there is a nice early 70s s/b P bass for £5k and you start thinking, well possibly! Perhaps there is something similar out here, maybe a cheaper early 70s s/b P bass with a rosewood board, non-original but modded with a Badass bridge (like I would have put on myself) for £3 or £4k, then suddenly it's not so unaffordable! I've never really thought of buying a proper vintage bass before, although I've owned a fair few Fenders and gig a late 70s P bass now. But the temptation is there...2 points
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Just getting final confirmation on start time with @petecarlton, then we'll post with due fanfare, bunting, etc etc.2 points
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No Fender/EBMM/Ric mass-produced bass is worth more than £1500 new2 points
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[/Orders a lot of Slimfast]2 points
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I had the exact same issue with mine. Contacted them and got an RMA. Was fixed and returned all for a very reasonable price after a week or so. Great service.2 points
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They're releasing a 9 string piccolo bass in a sick coloured mustard colour called the...... Poor Decision bass.....2 points
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Well, here's the update. Dave watched that last video I made, and he experimented with another rm head. He's found the same issue in that one. He said he's going to revamp the rm range, and he's going to handle my return as well. Gotta say, I am very happy to hear that. I also told him to use a more linear output pot when he updates the line up.2 points
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Wanted a 5 string for a while as not had one for years. Then this pops up Facebay for £100(!) in the same town as me! Strings dead as a dodo and a slightly noisy pot but nothing a squirt of contact cleaner and a new pack of strings won't fix!2 points
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Thanks for all the suggestions and offers. I've just taken ownership of a 32" Squier Classic Vibe Jaguar, from the BC marketplace. It was local enough and affordable enough to be a great option to try out medium scale. Looking forward to plugging it and trying it out.2 points
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It is indeed a great speaker hence wanting to keep it, if found a matching one i could make some nice hifi cabs. you should of kept the one with the horn, a pair of them in a studio would be awsome, tannoys golds with UUMMMPH ! Altec,s hifi speakers could move buildings, literally ! as these were the sound of theatre, see last pic, some really great info here... https://audioxpress.com/article/altec-lansing-s-voice-of-the-theatre-speakers-what-you-need-to-know they made some truly monstrous fantastic looking speakers 18" hi fi !! yea... id love a pair, but you just dont come across them very often over here, and quite expensive. ooops.... i think i have just duffed down me leg 🙂2 points -
I had an issue with my RM500, no output at all. Rang Ashdown and Dave very patiently reminded me of the Headphones button on the rear panel. I’m sure they’ll sort it for you @Grezza 12 points
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Are you playing Whitesnake riffs?2 points
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Honestly, I think that this is the logical development since Zound were already producing the Marshall branded headphones, bluetooth speakers and other 'lifestyle' products. Marshall is as much a lifestyle brand as it is musical instrument amplification company these days. In fact the lifestyle products are probably more profitable than selling reissues of old valve amps like the JCM 800/900 etc. I really don't have much complaints since the Marshall family remains the biggest shareholder.2 points
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You're not helping2 points
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I should have added that I am hearing the hiss sitting a couple of feet in front of the speaker.Not where I would be for playing I know and it isn't as bad standing in front of it facing the right way. Am going to plug my FB head in as soon as its decent to do so (7.30 am here right now!) I will probably find even bigger amounts of hiss from it that I didn't hear before for lack of tweeter!2 points
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Okay, I was wrong, *this* is a whole lot! Do you prefer a tap dance or river dance technique to switch between effects?2 points
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Eagles - Hotel California2 points
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Played our monthly residency at a local pub with my acoustic duo. It's a request evening, and never fails to amaze me with the variety of songs people want to hear. Really busy night further bolstered by a group of people who had been in since lunchtime attending a post funeral do, so suitably lubricated by the time we struck up at 8.30pm. Some of the party were from Australia, so the evening was scattered with some (perhaps stereotypical) songs for them - starting with 'Waltzing Matilda', through to 'Whole Lotta Rosie'! These were fortunately well received by all the audience, and made the evening fly by for us. I really enjoy the unpredictability of gigs like these, which make a welcome contrast to my main band's gigs.2 points
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IMO that's a bit of a cop-out. I don't drive either, but have never had any problem walking 2 miles into town (here in Nottingham) and going to one of the Bicycle shops and picking up a bike box, sometimes I'll even walk back carrying it rather than catching the bus. Bike boxes are much better than the typical guitar box for strength and rigidity and overall protection of the contents. They do need cutting down to size, but you can use the surplus material as additional packaging and bracing. For me getting a suitable box for sending the instrument is an essential part of the selling process.2 points
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Our USP is taking lightweight pop songs and reimagining them in the hard rock style, and that makes even the most dire tat palatable to listen to and fun to play. Stand and Deliver and Video Killed the Radio Star are fun to hack away at when you're hamming it up.2 points
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Now SOLD. Sadly selling my beautiful Spector Euro4 LX-EX as I'm just not getting much use out of it. I've had it for about 7 years, but I believe it was manufactured in 2007 (according to the serial number NB6546). It's in excellent condition, has only been lightly used at home, and for a few rehearsals, in all that time. It has an Aguilar OBP-2 pre-amp (fitted by the previous owner, I believe), and all other original parts as far as I know. EMG pickups (the usual Spector P + J combo), through-neck construction, exotic wood finish (hence the "EX" in the name, I believe), Schaller tuners, and is currently strung with TI flats. Weight is 8.8lb / 4.05kg according to my luggage scales. Comes with a hard case, included in the price. In full working order, nice low action and very playable, no marks or blemishes to my knowledge, and has been professionally set up a few years ago, not long after I got it. Any questions, or more pics, please just ask. Collection from Highworth (just north of Swindon, Wiltshire), or I can send by fully insured courier, in the case and well packaged, for an extra £25.2 points -
Personally, anything by Oasis. I have an unnatural dislike of them; having missed them in their heyday, my only connection with Oasis songs is them being lowest common denominator pub rock anthems for drunk people.2 points
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I feel like they saw the Origin and went 'Great, we can whack the price up"2 points
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No surprise to see me in this thread. However.....I may surprise you by saying I haven't bought one of these. Yet.2 points
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I would scoop my EQ into a nice smiley face, but it would be much easier just to not turn up to the gig.2 points
