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Selling my JMJ mustang bass as no longer using it. Great bass but needs must unfortunately. In excellent “road worn” condition 😀 Currently has rounds on it but I have the original Fender flats which will be included. Alternative white pickguard included Will include a proper Fender short scale gig bag with this rather than the normal size one that came with it. Price includes UK mainland shipping,12 points -
Just to follow up on my rambling GAS problem, for anyone vaguely interested….. I resolved it - by buying the Fullerton Deluxe L-2000. 😀 Had it out at a rehearsal tonight. Very happy with it. Sounds and feels fantastic. I’d forgotten how much I love the body shape and the neck is beautiful. So, here it is with its wee brother. Turns out they came out the factory about 3 weeks apart.11 points
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Beautiful bass. It's practically as new, even though I'm the second owner. I got from a guy who'd bought it but hardly used it. He misstated the weight to me so I've barely touched it either. That said it weighs in at a reasonable (for most others I hope!) 4.00 kg on my digital scales. I'd much prefer collection from Sunny Skipton or within a 45 minutes drive thereof. However I will post if absolutely needs be. I'm sure the specs are online so I'll not reproduce them here. Any other questions though please shout.6 points -
BSR4WT 11' I've had since 2014. BT4TNV 09' I got this one last Oct. Searches ended.6 points
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We played with Midge Ure a few years back, he went on stage with a single speaker Vox Valvetronix amp and a battered Marshall blues breaker pedal and used an "out of the box" Vintage Midge Ure signature guitar and sounded every bit as awesome as you would expect an ex Thin Lizzy guitarist to sound, all in all he had about £600.00 worth of gear and about a million quids worth of talent...I was hugely impressed!5 points
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So is "Damn I wish I'd bought it when I had the chance" remorse 👍5 points
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My main takeaway is that he’s really, really rubbish at having a hissy fit. There’s a slightly longer video than the one in the ‘article’ above where at the end of the set he dangerously slams his bass to the floor from the height of about six inches and walks off with his middle fingers raised. Edgy. (Posh English) rock musicians these days are a joke.5 points
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Yup, can't imagine anyone doing that!5 points
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Born on the 18th August 1999 we have a beautiful Sterling 4H bass - not to be confused with the Indonesian built 'Sterling by Music Man' sub-brand, this is a beautiful USA built instrument in great condition for its 24 years with a deep metallic lustre to the paint - just a few minor dings as shown. Neck and frets are all in great shape and it is currently slung with some pretty fresh medium gauge round wounds. Weighs in at a very manageable 3.53kg (7.8 lbs). Super easy to play with a slim jazz-bass style neck profile. Comes with a quality hard shell case. I would prefer a meet/collection due to the value of the bass but I am also happy to ship at the buyers cost/risk. I would possibly be interested in a swap deal with a decent P style bass - thinking a Japanese Fender or better. Any trial welcomed. Serial #F01450 Manufactured: August 18th, 1999 Build Code: 170-11-20-01-CS-CR Model: Sterling 4 H Color: Blue Pearl Neck: Maple Neck Rosewood Fretboard Pickguard: Black Pickguard Stl H Hardware: Chrome WhatsApp Video 2023-05-30 at 11.11.05.mp44 points -
I find myself unable to resist naming my babies. Five string fretless uke bass is ʻelima (Hawaiian for five). Ibanez GSRM25 is Ibby. Harley Benton 5 string fretless is Quinn S'manth x4 points
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Agreed, I've always been a big fan of the Sterlings, and I'm really not happy with what MM have done with the naming conventions with the "Sterling by Music Man" line4 points
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So today is delivery day for the hardware for this project, and first to arrive is the speaker grill material. This has always been the downside of my previous builds, the lack of a good quality metal speaker grill at an affordable price. So this time I’ve taken a punt on eBay and ordered this material from eBay seller “baby.m2009”. 1.2mm pre-painted steel 600x521mm at the cost of £18.99 a piece. Obviously one sheet isn’t big enough for the full cab but I have a cunning plan (actually two cunning plans) but more of that later 😎4 points
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Very nice basses these, generally overlooked in favour of its inferior (imho) bigger brother. GLWTS4 points
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Def, it was the wrong crowd for them but that doesn`t make it the crowds fault, go on, play your best and win over some of them.4 points
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It took forty years but I'm finally playing bass live after four decades of session and live guitar: Bought this and a Mustang SS last year, Upgraded to pickups to these Tone riders and replaced the electrics No flats, no fun. I've got Teles that weigh more than this, And used in anger at the bank holiday blues jam at the Bull in Downton: Hmm its only "The Thrill is Gone" but suddenly that Gma7 arpeggio on the turnaround is a lot further away than on my Tele... Digging in behind my new favourite Tenor player, a righteous blower who came up the hard way and paid his dues... as a Consultant Plastic Surgeon for the NHS... Liking this live bass playing thing and the VM SS Jaguar is definitely the right bass, just need to let my right hand find the sweet spot for my thumb, perhaps a thumb rest is in order. Peace out, A4 points
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We were discussing electric cars at home. If I did buy a Mustang it would absolutley require a poncey number plate ending 54LLY. This is a point against the car. The bass is nicknamed "Queen Elizabeth' as it weighs as much as the aircraft carrier and the fretboard is wide enough to land an F35 on.3 points
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This was a grimy fretboard on a bass I bought, I used alcohol wipes to clean it which worked very good, and lemon oil to restore and condition it after3 points
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Sellers remorse. The Travis Bean. The Bongo 5HH. The white Gibson Thunderbird.3 points
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The bass I took to a gig was “the bass”. The other one was “the back-up I left at home”. They were interchangeable.3 points
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1995 Squier Precision Bass, made in Korea at the Cor-Tek factory, this is the more desirable gold logo model. Features include a full width alder body, rosewood board and maple neck. The bass is in great condition, set up, fret board cleaned and oiled, some slight discolouration to the back of the neck but nothing that affects the playablility and a naturally aged white finish that oozes mojo.3 points -
Neck dive sorted. With a strap button on the neck heel and a wide leather strap (thanks to @Mudpup). Awesome.3 points
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Well, the deed is now done. For good or for ill. The deal was an outright sale of my ACG 30.5" bass to then buy a Grabber Green BFR Music Man Bongo 6 that GuitarGuitar just got in. The price for the ACG was very fair indeed, and I doubt I'd have ever sold it if it wasn't for the fact that I have 4 other ACG basses, all of which see significantly more play time that the baby ACG. Plus the BFR Bongo 6 is rare as hens teeth and I'd not likely see another for sale any time soon. So why not shift on something I essentially have in triplicate for something that's rare, cool and that I'll use. Plus it came with 3 new sets of Rotosound SM666 strings, which I could definitely use! Not sure if I'll live to regret it, but it's done now. I still have 4 ACGs, so can't be too sad I suppose... Here's the one out, and the one in:3 points
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Why would Alex want to build a big, heavy and expensive amp that very few people would buy? My guess is that any amp from Barefaced will be a top of the line D class amp that will be rubbing shoulders with the very best in that field. I hope he includes an HPF.3 points
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Played along with the first set of a Wirebirds gig I had recorded, no problems at all. Hoping to get a band rehearsal organised in a week or so.3 points
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I bought a GB Rumour and loved it. I had a Status Kingbass at the same time but was so enamored by the Rumour that when a Spitfire came up I felt I had to jump on it. I traded the Kingbass for the Spitfire. Big mistake. The Spitfire, though a nice bass in it's own right, wasn't even half the bass the Rumour was, and didn't live up to my expectations. Needless to say, it didn't stay long and I wasn't able to get the Kingbass back. I eventually moved the Rumour on (for a lot less than the market price)...again another mistake. Sellers remorse is a real biitch.3 points
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I have no sympathy with them whatsoever. You get on stage and perform to the best of your ability and be thankful for it every time.3 points
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I've dug out the chat I had with Leszek about the light years ago, not long after I got my first R-400: Lamp isn't clip, it is an incredibly complicated analogical optical limiter, which perfectly keeps balance in the power amplifier. You are free to play as loud as you want. It's not possible to overload!3 points
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It happens. As long as it doesn't get to you.3 points
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Happiness is proportional to the amount of space I have left in the house3 points -
The non-export ones have a pick guard, and look a lot better IMO.3 points
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When I had a Dean Pace, my bandmates at the time referred to it as 'The Banister'3 points
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And if you forget the B in your Basschat search, you get a call from your IT department3 points
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I hope to find my sound one day. I just have to remember where I left it. It's great getting old.3 points
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Two fantastic shows this weekend. One was a private function for a super-wealthy individual. We played in front of his lake on a mezzanine over a swimming pool and koi pond (and gymnasium with boxing ring). It was quite the eye opener into a very different world. Last night we closed a local festival to a brilliant crowd, many of whom had turned out just for us. We had a pro crew in filming too. No proper pics yet, but I’ve swiped a few from people’s facebook pages.3 points
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Hi again, continuing the clearout here we have an immaculate Spirit for sale, works as it should and plays lovely. I added the stick on blocks to the neck, you can just peel them off if you don't like them. These are £439 new so this is a good price. Comes with the gigbag too. Delivery negotiable.3 points -
We were lucky enough to headline the John Bonham 75th birthday memorial event in his hometown of Redditch last night. There was a great crowd and a really good set of bands playing, not to mention that I got to play through the usual hire-in rig of a SVT4 & fridge, which I don't get to do too often these days. All great fun...3 points
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Gallien-Krueger Legacy 212 800-Watt 2x12" Bass Combo Used Good Condition. Comes with power adapter and overdrive channel footswitch with long cable. Light rehearsal / home use only, therefore still in excellent working condition. Happy to deliver / meet up if within Greater Manchester / Huddersfield surrounding areas or post out at extra cost obviously. Specs etc below … Gallien Krueger's Legacy Series is the culmination of fifty years of design, innovation and industry experience. Building on the foundation laid by GK's legendary 800RB in 1980, the Legacy Series captures that same aesthetic whilst bringing its own unique character to the table. The Gallien Krueger Legacy 212 is a high-powered solid state bass amp combo that is ready for the biggest stages, the home studio and everything in between. The Legacy 212 represents everything that is great about solid state amplification. Boasting 800 watts in a conveniently portable package, the Legacy 212 delivers everything from crystal cleans to gritty, saturated overdrive tones with a plethora of tone shaping options. The independent overdrive circuit with tone control can be activated via the included footswitch for seamless use in a live environment. The Legacy 212 is equipped with GK's classic 4-band EQ with additional "Bump", "Contour", and "Presence" voicing filters, allowing you to dial in the perfect bass tone with ease. Furthermore, the Legacy 212 has a balanced DI with pre and post EQ, an effects loop and aux and headphone connections, making it a valuable asset in your rehearsal space. At the heart of the Legacy 212 is a pair of 12" Neodymium woofers and a 1" tweeter, manufactured by GK in their California factory. The speakers and cabinets are designed from the ground up to work together to deliver the best possible performance for bass guitar. All Legacy Series amps use a unique interconnection system to help eliminate problems that can arise from extremes in temperature and heavy vibrations. By using circuit boards with gold-plated connectors as opposed to cables with standard tin connectors, the Legacy 212 is extremely reliable and delivers a purer sound. 4-Band Active EQ — Derives from GK's legendary 800RB amp; providing extensive tone-sculpting potential so that you can find the sonic sweet-spot. To further enhance the equalizer range, GK's added three voicing filters: 'Bump', 'Contour' and 'Presence'. Overdrive Circuit — This can be adjusted to fatten up your sound or to produce heavy overdrive. GK has added an 'Edge' control to help you shape the sound to your situation, while the included footswitch lets you activate the drive circuit when you need that extra grit! Comprehensive I/O — All Legacy combos come with a complete patch bay. The balanced DI has selectable pre/post and ground lift switches, the headphones and aux in are 1/8" jacks to accommodate the most common products, and there are tuner and send/return jacks for your pedals too! Trim Control — Use this to get the best level match between your instrument and the Legacy. When this is adjusted correctly, the clip light will only flash occasionally to indicate that you have the perfect setup. Modern Power Amp — Legacy combos use the latest available digital power amps with switch-mode supplies. These deliver a punchy, driving sound at a fraction of the weight and power consumption of analogue power systems. They are safe down to 2 Ohms and operate from 100V to 240V mains. Lightweight Construction — Enclosures are made from plywood, with ample bracing to form a robust box. The interior is covered with damping material to absorb high frequencies from the rear of the speaker, which prevents them from coming out the port and interfering with the high frequencies from the front of the speaker. Neodymium Speakers — Legacy combos incorporate neodymium woofers designed and manufactured by GK, renowned for their feather-light weight without sacrificing performance or "punchiness". Cooling System — Legacy combos are cooled using two fans that are temperature controlled. At low temperatures the fans are off, as the amplifier temperature rises the fans come on slowly and run faster the warmer it gets. Status Indicators — Tell you if there is a shorted output (oc) or overheated (ot) condition. Also, the standby indicator (stby) shows white when the power is off; indicating the mains supply is good. If the input is overdriven, the clip indicator will flash red. Universal Power — Legacy combos operate from 100V to 240V, 50/60Hz mains, so you can take them anywhere in the world and simply plug in. No converters or special supplies required! Specifications Speakers: 2x12" Neodymium Output Power 800W Internal (4Ω) 800W with 4Ω Extension 800W with 8Ω Extension Input Section Maximum Input Level: 0.6V rms Input Impedance: 1M Ohms Direct Output Impedance: 500 Ohms Aux-in Input Impedance: 100K Ohms Equalizer Bass: +/-10dB@60Hz Lo-Mid: +6dB/-10dB@250Hz Hi-Mid: +6dB/-10dB@1KHz Treble: +/-14dB @ 7KHz Voicing Filters Contour: +2dB@50Hz/-10dB@500Hz/+3dB@7KHz Dimensions & Weight Dimensions (H x W x D): 27.78“ x 19.12” x 14.70" Weight: 40.2 lbs2 points -
I have a Tokai Thunderbird bass, not sure on year so have put the serial on the photos if anyone knows, I’m assuming it’s Indonesia or China made. It’s actually in great condition and has absolutely monstrous pickups. I only bought it cos I’ve always wanted to have one, impossible to gig with in my opinion but aren’t all thunderbirds, I end up with a sore neck and back holding it up. But sat down at home or in studio it’s loads of fun for a really heavy sound. Prefer this to the Epiphone ones and this was cheaper than an Epi. Paid £220 a few years ago, happy to take £200 now. Need the space for moving home. No case as they don’t fit in anything! Might want to swap the strap pins as they’re for a strap lock that isn’t a schaller like my others. Any questions just let me know 👍2 points -
Another excuse for a snap of this beauty, but I posted a thread others may have missed looking for a high quality case that fits headless basses well, and can confirm that the Mono Vertigo guitar case is a perfect fit for mine. Expensive but can highly recommend!2 points
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I wouldn't be able to resist, if I had a Mustang I'd have to call it Sally. In fact if I had a Ford Mustang I'd have to call it Sally, I just wouldn't be able to stop myself 😁2 points
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I sometimes think about calling my Mustang "Sally" and then I decide that's a silly idea...2 points
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Awesome glad you like it dude, I'm tempted to get one, but I do have a an ovnifx smoothie, this was designed by the comp review guy from ovnilab. http://www.ovnilab.com/ Who pretty much reviewed everything out there until he stopped. With it being quite rare and out of production not sure if it's worth flogging and getting the alma2 points
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Anyone who has read my recent posts will probably get what NSSBD stands for, but for those wise enough not to have read my previous outpourings, I shall offer you a clue. I have bought a Squier Mustang bass to try and beat the osteoarthritis in the fingers of my left hand. Today I have played about 6 times more than I have been able to play in the last six months. I'll add a pic if really necessary, but it's a standard Olympic white/tort/rosewood substitute Mustang. The Fender natural finish with PJ pickups played and sounded much better, but I was reluctant to spent over £600 on what is basically an experiment to determine whether I can continue to play bass or not. If it works, then it's worth every penny.2 points
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That is sooooooo annoying and frustrating. Still, any circulation of your thread here has to keep the troops aware, and hopefully, looking on your behalf. One again, very best of luck. I really do hope you get back your instrument. 🥺2 points
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I made the mistake of naming my previous cars (Rio and Pixie…) which made it much harder to part with them! So no. Basses don’t need names. They don’t come when I call them anyway.2 points
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Funny you mention the selector switch. I used to prefer that too. I thought they sounded better but I also thought that was just in my head! Then after talking with a pickup maker I got my first lesson about insertion loss when 2 pickups are competing with each other via different pots or a passive balance control. Using a selector switch and just a single vol & tone solves that but then there are no blended tones available other than 50/50. Or more like 70/30 on a P because the P pickup is much more powerful. So on my j type I put in an EMG active balance control that removes insertion loss issues. Now I get the full J type tone no matter where the balance is set. I liked it so much I’ve done the same with my Ibby Mezzo too albeit with the EMG PJ-X set. The P alone sounds just like a P should, and the combined tone is much better. The P usually overpowers a J but with this set up I can balance it properly without any of the frequency loss that annoyed me when trying to balance passive PJ sets. The only trouble is that EMG active blend - 2 models, ABC and ABCX, are a bit expensive to buy as a single item, but for their full preamp systems that include a blend it is an active one.2 points
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The Hum ～ Killing Joke2 points
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Fender Japan has, or had, non-export models. I picked this CAR Jazz up in Belfast a few years ago; the seller had bought it from a guy in UK who managed to get it shipped over. Matching headstock and factory fitted reverse gear tuners. I swapped the 'plate out for a minty and added a tug-bar and a '62 circuit. I've kept the original circuit and the original while 'plate.2 points
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Just completed the 2nd to last weekend of gigs on our 'Bootleg Rock Show feat. Leather & Lace' tour! I'm loving it so much I don't want it to end.... but I'm sure we'll do it all over again later this year/early next year and possibly some European dates to come too! 👍😉 Friday We played a fun 'club' gig at The Concorde Club in Eastleigh, Hampshire. Stripped back production but same setlist and a much more intimate setting made for an enjoyable night for all... Saturday night was back to theatreland at the seaside classic Hunstanton Princess Theatre on the North Norfolk coast. Probably the best audience response so far on the tour...and we're really playing as tight as a 'gnat's chuff' now! 😉2 points
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I wish you luck with it, it’s a wicked little festival!2 points
