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I was in two minds whether to post this but as we were live in public thought it fitted this thread; last night my duo Deadlight Dance played on Don't Stop the Music Show on Swindon 105.5FM. As part of the hour long special they played our last single and interviewed us but we got to play five acoustic songs on air, going out live. It was quite daunting because you just don't know who is listening. Because there it was 100% acoustic, I decided to do my performance on the mandolin as I thought the bass wouldn't cut through. At the time it felt relaxed and the feedback was great. I've since listened to the show and over analysed the fun out of it a bit more but, no, it was good! I could tell that Peggy-Sue really liked us and she was great at putting us at ease. I felt the conversation was fairly effortless and we are definitely keen to come back once we have finished our album.10 points
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Purchased from Danny at Bass Japan Direct and waylaid in Germany due to labour strikes, this arrived safe and sound on my doorstep this morning. It's all original and the date is a close approximation, as with these sorts of instruments. It's somewhere between 83-85 based on the serial number. Small amount of setup required given it's week and change trotting the globe, and the low E intonation took some dialing in, but playing beautifully now at 1.75mm (as is my preference) and the pickups sound superb. It's perhaps a little difficult to spot in the photos, but there's a lovely sun tan effect that's happened on the headstock and neck, sending the white into a more cream colour. Definitely got the played-in feel that you'd expect something pushing 40 to have. I'm mostly just sad at how played-in I feel at only 30 😂5 points
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Today, something special happened. Last week I got a call from the editor-in-chief of the Dutch bass magazine, if I wanted to check a radio knob Stingray. Well, of course I did. So today I met the guy representing the owner to check out the bass. Such a special instrument. What a bass. https://i.imgur.com/52OhpZJ.mp45 points
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i did a thing! now i can put that amp with the above setup and run all 3 cabs!5 points
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I literally just bought this a few days ago and have immediately spotted something else that I'd like to buy. 😁 I would consider trades but am aiming for a sale. I purchased this because I thought it looked cool but, when I received it, I was more blown away by how nice it was to play a 30' scale bass. It sounds great and has been looked after very well. I originally purchased this from Chris at Alpher Instruments, and so it's recently (couple of weeks ago) had brand new 'Newtone' strings and a complete setup. Neck Neck Shape: "C" Shape Number of Frets: 19 Fret Size: Medium Jumbo Position Inlays: Parchment Dot Position Inlays Fretboard Radius: 9.5" (24.1 cm) Fretboard: Rosewood Neck Material: Maple Neck Finish: Satin Polyurethane Finish Nut Width: 1.5" (38.1 mm) Scale Length: 30" (76.2 cm) Headstock: Painted Black, Artist Signature on back of Headstock Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Neck Plate Truss Rod Nut: 4 mm Truss Rod Nut Electronics Pickup Configuration: H Middle Pickup: Covered Passive Humbucking Pickup (Middle) Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone4 points -
I few weeks ago I was given a Honer LX 90 B by a friend. It had a bit of wiring to sort out and a broken nut as well as a good deal of body damage. On close investigation the body appears to be a slab of very heavy mdf so a refinish is not to my taste. It sounds OK has good acoustic sustain and has a rather nice neck. I have a Gear 4 Music solid Ash P bass body being delivered to me today along with a new nut for around £57 inc shipping. I am looking forward to seeing how it turns out. Let the fun begin. Will update with photos later today.4 points
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I love the fact that they come up with the 5 string PJ, even if it is a limited run for a specific dealer..... I think it was way overdue for the Euro line. I've seen only one PJ Euro 5 before and that was a custom order through the Czech workshop. I have a pre-LX Euro 5 that I put a J and a P in - in the EMG40 housing- so technically it is a PJ albeit optically not 🙂4 points
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Tour starts next week! Gig list and ticket links: https://www.leatherandlaceshow.com/shows4 points
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Thanks all One last thing….. nothing needed changing on this bass, despite reviews saying the contrary. The tuners were smooth, bridge works…. You know? This is not a Fodera…. it’s old school! And by the way, the pickups are ace, both of them. The mudbucker, especially with flats, sounds like an upright to me. Beefy tone from this bass, typical of a shorty. There’s no need to do anything to this bass, just plug an play.4 points
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You can see the stock tuners are little less substantial than the Gotohs, but honestly they were fine really. Fretboard was pretty dirty while applying lemon oil. Apart from an annoying crackle from the blend knob, all else seems pretty good. After changing the tuners, and setting it up with a set of short scale TI flats (that are still too long btw) I’m happy, that it’s a cool, old school vibe addition to my basses.4 points
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Spector Fan! That’s me.4 points
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Ampeg SVT Pro Mk II I am reducing this and making a substantial loss on it but I need it gone as I am moving house. I can’t post it and a commercial courier wouldn’t touch it because of the weight. You’ll need to come and pick it up so I figure reducing it by a chunk may incentivise a potential buyer to put petrol in a car and drive over to Lancaster. I will consider trades - try me. This is definitely a massive bargain. Classic US built valve amp. You’ll no doubt have seen or heard one of these in action at major gigs and festivals over the years. I’ve played through a couple and they shift huge amounts of valve power through the right cab. My little Jennings cab can’t cope! There’s lots of info online about these - I got it in a recent part trade with Walshy. I have to be honest and say it’s a beautiful beast of an amp but just too big for my needs and so I’m selling it on. It’s got a very nice flight case with it and is all there having recently been serviced - It didn’t come with a mains lead but it’s your normal kettle lead job. Strictly pickup in person. I can’t lift or even pack things at the moment owing to tendon surgery. I’m selling for what it owes me and what it was originally listed at. I’d consider trades for a similar value instrument or amp. A short scale bass plus balance - eg short scale Sterling Stingray plus £300. Or a nice Precision with a maple board. Try me with trades through PM but keep in mind you’ll have to come to me as I can’t travel at the moment. Thanks for looking. There’s a good article about it here - https://www.guitarinteractivemagazine.com/review/ampeg-svt-2-pro-amplifier/ I’ve reduced it as I’m moving house and need a quick sale. Try me on trades. I need it gone really as it’s just too big for me to take with me. Once again to those who have asked it’s pick up in person only.3 points -
I'd have worn a disguise too 👍3 points
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The Ash P bass body in gloss natural finish. It's made from 4 pieces but the finish it better than some lower end guitars I have seen and for £49.99 plus shipping I am happy with what arrived. No dings, scratches or other nasties. Neck pocket and cavities cut nicely and neatly. It does need its bridge hole drilling through but I have a drill bit for that somewhere that I made years ago. Ordered yesterday and arrived this afternoon. Happy with that. When I ordered it they had 20 in stock3 points
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This was mine for a few months! Very eye-catching on most stages haha! Bought it from Bass Bro's earlier in the year just for a laugh (plus the LED's) a great little stingray in general and an artist I was on tour with specifically requested I use I use it in the choreography of his show (turning the lights on etc) It was custom painted & the LED's fitted by Sims for a guitar show years ago.3 points
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5-6 coats of finish now. Most of the parts are here now…except the custom PU’s😐 I did this minor task this morning.3 points
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Awful, just awful3 points
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i'd paint the headstock orange3 points
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White and green says more Nigeria than Ireland to me. Not a fan either way.3 points
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The comments on their anti trump social media posts were hilarious. People were shocked that Rage didn't dig the whole maga thing3 points
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Oh god, they were the last band I expected to go woke. I liked them better before they went so political and were still raging against vending machines and leaf blowers3 points
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If you like the instrument but just want to tame the output a little, this is good advice. Find a pre that doesn't require alteration to the instrument and that you can remove and replace with the original should you sell and you're good to go.3 points
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We have 49,525 members. Expect 49,525 different replies. Seriously though, have you considered a preamp swap? Something like a John East Uni-Pre** would do the trick. ** Other preamps are available.3 points
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I’m going to stick my neck out here and say I don’t like it and don’t get it! Also every demo makes the bass super anaemic and thin before the pedal is turned on - well what were you doing before when you played that bass to demo some other pedal where it sounded perfect? Even so I always think the bypassed sound is much better but these boutique fizzy preamp pedals seem to be all the rage at the moment. Just not for me I guess.3 points
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There were customs charges unfortunately yes, came to 20% so if you did order you essentially need consider that in as a part of the package price. Still came out to cheaper than an MIM Fender these days, so I wasn't too fussed and Danny gave me quality estimate charges and made me clear and aware of everything. He was a pleasure to deal with for sure.3 points
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Tuners installed. Got it pretty dang good if i do say so myself.3 points
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Out of the box, it’s a really lovely thing. Actually nicely set up, I assume by Andertons QC, it play’s really nice…. the nut is cut a bit high, but that’s easily fixed, and I already have a set of Gotoh tuners here, but the rest will stay stock. I’ll post some opinions on sound later3 points
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Hey gang! Short version: Got a '71 P. It's in amazing condition*. B neck, 8.8lbs, balanced, resonant. It's a stunner. Long version: It's had one owner before me - an ex-pat Glaswegian, and professional bass player, who bought it new from a shop in Hamilton, Bermuda(!) in 1971. He was the resident bassist in the house band at the Princess Hotel on the island, and gigged it for decades. I suspect he may have used it to back some massive stars over the years, as it was a big venue on the circuit (no provenance of this, unfortunately). He returned to Argyll in his twilight years where it remained in its case, until he sadly passed away last year at a ripe old age after living a remarkable life. His family decided to sell it on, and I'm the lucky recipient. As you can see, it's incredibly clean. From talking to his family, it sounds like it never really left the hotel. Also in the case was a manual (with the purchase date, store name and price - $315 - handwritten on it), some REALLY old guitar cables, his strap and a back of old tortoiseshell picks. There's a mark on the back of the neck from a guitar stand, which I think will come off. There's also a sticker on the back with the hotel details on it.. I think I might leave this on, but I'm not sure. One of the tuner screws has been replaced. In addition to that, it looks like it may have had a refret at some point but I won't know for sure until I've taken it to be looked over by the legend that is Dave Wilson. Dave will also be looking at the mystery of why the bridge appears to have been moved to the 'E' side very slightly - I really can't see a reason why. If there isn't one, I'll ask him to shift it back. He's also going to pop the pickguard off to check the wiring, pots and pickups are original. It's been used so much, maybe something has been replaced, but hopefully nothing major. All-in-all, I'm VERY happy with it. It's getting gigged tomorrow night before it goes to Dave's. 🙂2 points
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Lovely Fender Mexico Jazz Blacktop bass up for grabs. You don't see many of these, especially not with the mods here. So it's a standard Blacktop jazz bass, I think from 2011, with the following excellent mods: EMG "Geezer Butler" humbuckers in both positions Babicz Full Contact bridge, Z series, in black Black Schaller tuners Black metal knobs It sounds absolutely awesome with the currently-installed flats, with some really dark sub tones coming out of the EMGs but still retaining the precision/jazz character. I love Babicz bridges, & I'm sure the bridge here adds to the tone. Low action, no electrical issues, etc. There are a couple of scratches (which I'm sure could be polished out) & one ding, which I've attempted to picture. It has the usual signs of light usage but nothing noticeable. Also I don't have the original bridge or pickups, I traded for it on BC & this is how it came. So, collection from pretty central Bath. I'll also drive it for a fair distance (say 100 miles max), or meet up somewhere, but postage only at your arrangement. Thanks for looking!2 points -
lots to go through here. a lot of surprises whereby some of my favourite lines have terrible tone on their own (to me obviously) i don't like rio or tom sawyer at all. i think standouts of what i've listened to so far for me are smashing pumpkins (cherub rock) and the police (every little thing she does is magic) but there's so much to choose from (If you click on the lines icon you'll see the list)2 points
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They really need to jack it in. They're just dreadful, in the studio and live. In the meantime, Jon Anderson is on the road having a whale of a time with the Band Geeks, playing Yes stuff with energy and enthusiasm (and apparently Boris Johnson on drums).2 points
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Could've been a David Prowse Signature model2 points
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From my local luthier. Less than a standard fender or bongo.2 points
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Which undoubtedly translates as "I'd be a fan if you didn't say things I disagree with".2 points
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This feels under priced now, I’d take it to Bass Direct (who aren’t far from you) as I think they have good international exposure.2 points -
Thats actually what i was going to use, but as you can see the redundant holes were covered up fairly well so wasnt necessary.2 points
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An alternative to a cocktail stick is a bamboo kebab skewer with a dab of glue. It was @Andyjr1515 wot told me that, it was.2 points
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I played about 15 seconds of each of the tracks that I was interested in and the thing that struck me was that how terrible most of the isolated sounds were, but how perfect they are when you hear the final mix. It all goes to prove that there is no great bass tone, just one that works well with a particular combination of musicians and instruments, and why for the most part chasing someone else's tone is a futile exercise.2 points
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While you can, I would recommend trying a Vigier Excess. Massive rock beast that sits somewhere between a Rickenbacker, active Jazz bass and Precision. As of the end of the year there will also be no new Vigier basses. Also, you can't go wrong with a Spector or a Warwick Streamer. I would still like a Warwick Thumb. I don't think Fender actually do any 24 fret four strings at the moment.2 points
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I had a similar issue with my Jack Casady, the tool in the OP was about as much use as a bucket of warm spit. I then got hold of the'Jack the Gripper' tool cheap and it worked very well. (I subsequently applied some threadlock and haven't had an issue since).2 points
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If you're going to miss treat your bass by slapping it I've nothing more to say!!2 points
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Bushings in. Was a right pain in the hole. Had to slightly sand the tuner holes to make them just a touch bigger. Then i used a hammer and a wrench socket to gently tap them in just enough so they didnt fall out, then i used a C clamp and and block of wood on the back of the neck to slowly tighten them into place. Got them perfectly flush and i cant imagine they'd be slipping out. Again, a minor update but i would have liked to have found a thread with all these type of minor updates in one place when starting.2 points
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So recently I bought this '78 jazz and an '83 at the same time to try and see which I preferred after some long term testing rather than an hour in a shop. The '83 needed a ton of work, which I spent the time doing and subsequently I've just bonded with that one a bit more so selling this killer 1978 jazz. Now if you're wanting a factory pure 1978, this isn't the one for you, but if you want a vintage jazz you can take out on stage or to the studio rather than living under the bed, this is probably what you've been looking for! The pros: Ash body, RW bound board with blocks and a lovely straight neck with fully functioning truss rod, low action and great sound. Not a razor thin neck, more of a mid-70s U shape front to back. When it was refinished, it was given a matching headstock with gold 70s period correct font logo. Looks awesome and it's always the first thing people comment on. Tuners are original. Lovely, rich neck pickup tone (very p bass esque) and excellent, bright late 70s bridge tone as to be expected from the pickup placement. A really versatile vintage workhorse (one of the reasons I wanted it). The 'cons' It was refinished a long time ago but the good news is the finish is aging nicely as has sunken into the grain, much like an original finish would have so looks good and means you can get it cheaper! The previous owner had the neck and pickguard on another bass whilst the body was getting refinished, and they trimmed down the original guard. I still have it and it retains the serial number but looks stupid because they've trimmed it 🙄 Now it has a replacement tort guard, which fits perfectly and looks killer. Original guard obviously included. It's got a badass ii bridge on it, which obviously isn't original to the bass but plays well and obviously adds some mass to the bridge. The pots have been changed out for some high quality replacements, pickups seem original to me but no guarantee on that. I'm not really looking for trades ATM but if you have something trade value around £2k you can always send me an offer and see what I say. I am willing to post, but would want the buyer to be sure this is the bass they want first and understand it's none-original. Comes in a gator hardcase just for shipping/storage, wouldn't use it day-to-day as the handle is broken but the case does its job.2 points -
some Siouxsie & the Banshees...2 points
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Be in a tight, sh!t-hot band. Create a setlist that's well thought out and representative of the product you want to sell - party covers, original indie, punk, jazz, metal, whatever. Then gig, gig and gig some more. And more. And MORE. Have some good quality flyers with contacts and social links to give to punters/scouters/visiting landlords/club managers at said gigs. Have a well maintained, up to date Facebook page, a Youtube channel with good quality (i.e not crappy hand-held mobile) footage, a Lemonrock (or similar) account with a public, up to date availability diary and a gig list. Reply to any enquiries promptly and satisfactorily.2 points
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It would be full of village idiots though.2 points
