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Enfield Fusion Jazz body with 2xQuad PUPs, Badass, 3-band Glockenlang EQ with various push/pull options also and Fender neck. Neck is an MIJ 75RI of the older type with S/N on the headstock. If you want a versatile bass, this does everything from Flea BSSM era to Flea Stadium Acadium era, to Jamerson, to Stanley Clarke, to Bernard Edwards, to..... I could make this simpler by saying that if they played a Precision, a Jazz or a 'Ray, this bass can probably do it! I've overspent on some building work or this would be going nowhere (but hey I have two Enfields, so I can console myself with the other which is my keeper FL). A few other rather nice Fender-alikes will be wandering onto the market over the next few days for the same reason No trades, price is firm. Thanks. I have several decent boxes so can courier at costs although I'd prefer collection or meet up (I'm in Whitstable but get to London regularly). I'll post some more detailed pics at the weekend17 points -
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I'm selling this bass on behalf of my husband ......who has just gone down the pub against my advice 🤣 Only kidding! But I AM selling this 1986 fretless bass. The condition is good bearing in mind the bass is 37 years old and has been gigged within an inch of its life. No major dings just minor buckle rash. Just what you'd expect from a well loved, well played instrument. There is a fault on the main volume switch in that it keeps 'going round' and doesn't stop at top volume. This has been an issue for decades and is just part of its charm. And anyway, no-ones perfect are they? (Except me, of course!) Full specs available on WAL website but the important stuff is that it is walnut facings and ebony fretboard. Any questions, just ask away...preferably before closing time.😁 * Price came via web search which revealed a range of prices for this model / age and I have pitched it 'in the middle'. Inspection & offers more than welcome. Thanks for reading!9 points -
Body bought from @pluckedout on here a few months back, it has a fast wearing LPB nitro finish that you're either going to love or hate I'd guess. Plays beautifully with (unusually in my experience) a VERY nice Mighty Mite Precision neck which I suspect has had some work round edges and dressing frets. It has a nice retro feel and with flats a nice retro tone also. Fender US 62RI PUP, lovely Gotoh lollipops also 👍 I've overspent on some building work or this would be going nowhere. A few other rather nice Fender-alikes will be wandering onto the market over the next few days for the same reason I'll post more detailed pics at the weekend No trades, price is firm. Thanks. I have several decent boxes so can courier at costs although I'd prefer collection or meet up (I'm in Whitstable but get to London regularly). I'll post some more detailed pics at the weekend with covers off etc 👍 BTW in the flesh it has a slightly more LPB tint, it doesn't look quite this blue!7 points -
And again the air crackles with unresolved sexual tension7 points
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Hello, Up for sale a wonderful Vigier Arpege Series II. Pictures do not reflect the beauty of this beast. I can send pictures on request. I have an hardshell case. Not in pristine cosmetical condition but good enough for shipment. Whoever knows about these basses, knows about its quality. I am just selling this unit because I just got another Vigier, not as fancy as this one but good enough for what I need. The only non original thin in this bass is the pickup selector. A previous owner replaced the original one. The electronics have been fully revised an everything works as it should. The preamp on the Arpege (contrary to the preamp in the passion, IMHO) is great. Active/passive with a tone control working in both modes.6 points -
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I'll spare the superlatives, suffice to say these basses punch well above their weight. Unfortunately for me, that weight, 4.17 kg (9lb 3oz), is too much for my aged frame! Hence this sale and my post in "Items Wanted" for something lighter. Previous owner has swapped out the gold anodised pickguard for a black one and "upgraded" the tuners to Wilkinson's. Happy to drive a 45 minute radius from Skipton to meet up.6 points -
I think folks understand that, you've nothing to be worried about. You keep asking the questions you need answers to - you didn't deserve the chaos this thread turned into.6 points
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Good evening! Here's me with my bitsa Musicmaster. The neck is dated 1971, everything else has been replaced - I'm not sure about the age of the body which has been resprayed, and has a huge hole under the pickguard where a neck pickup used to be. Sounds amazing and has La Bella flats on it,5 points
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NS Design Wav 4 radius in immaculate condition. There really isn’t a mark on it as far as I can see. I’m the second owner and have never gigged it. Only played at home (smoke and pet free). Great headless bass with a piezo bridge, very clever string clamp mechanism so you can use any strings you want and curved body to accommodate that middle aged spread Full disclosure, one of the zips on the gig bag is a bit dodgy. If you go past a certain point it will open but you can avoid it by pulling the other zip a bit further. I took this as a part ex a while ago, but with the recent acquisition of a squier P this is the one bass too many. All the wall hangers are full so this sits untidily on the floor. In terms of trades I don’t really want any more basses at the mo (really?!?) but always worth a punt if you have something interesting or a nice markbass 10x4 cab for example. collection preferred but will pack for your courier at your cost and risk.4 points -
For those not on social media or simply missed it: Spector made some new colors available for the Euro Classic line ( Metallic Gold and Metallic Blue ) I love my Classic Euro 5 white and these colors wouldn't top that combo (or the red for that matter) but still they are nice nonetheless4 points
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That is the problem with that subject, both sides think the other side is looking down on them, and frankly some people of both sides are looking down on the others for whatever reason. Wheras most people actually don't care what other people use. However, was a bit surprised it went to this level of childishness4 points
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Trumpton Riots ～ HMHB4 points
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IK have totally stepped up and provided a new serial number. They did not have to do that. I am beyond grateful and frankly very, very impressed.4 points
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https://ampeg.com/products/venture-bass-amplifiers/ Looks like ampeg has a new lineup coming out called the Venture Series! Class D heads and lightweight cabs seemingly based on their recent SGT-DI pedal. Available spring 2024 New heads 1200w Venture v12 Head 700w Venture v7 Head 300w Venture v3 Head New cabs 210 410 115 112 2123 points
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PRICE DROP TO £450 Hi all! Selling this beautiful Epiphone Jack Casady bass in Ebony Black. This really is an immaculate example of a cult classic and I can find no marks anywhere on it, with just a minor bit of swirling in the finish. Unsure of year (I bought it second hand) but it's in superb condition. I love this bass but have just bought the Alpine White version and don't need both! The range of tones is exceptional, I used it for some acoustic and jazz stuff on the 50 setting and it fit right in, with loads of compliments about the look obviously! The warm bloom of the note with the hollowbody is just lovely. Flick a switch to 500 and you have a big up-front modern sound which pairs very well with a high gain amp or pedal. With flats it's also a whole other level. As I said above - I like these basses so much, I bought a white one which I will cherish as much as I have this one. Set up and intonated perfectly tonight with brand new Roto Nickels and it's singing like a bird with a fairly standard action of 3mm at fret 17. I have removed the scratchplate as I love the look without it, but I will of course include this in the sale. Price is £450 and I can post to anywhere in the UK for an additional £20, and she will be very well packaged. No trades thanks! Please PM me with any questions Thanks for looking Danny3 points -
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Honestly, Jaco "only ever needing a 4" is to me, a good enough reason to play anything but a four out of spite. And yes, that's as someone who just plays fours - I just find there's something quite arrogant about comparing everyone to Jaco. Not everyone has reverence for his music, and that's not saying we're better, we're just not him and I don't care to try. That being said, most of bass influences are or were 4 string players, they also almost always played some form of Fender and with a pick but why be limited to what players were doing 40-45 years ago if we don't want to be? Sorry, tangent.3 points
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BIAS FX 2 | Guitar Effects Processor and Software – Positive Grid https://www.positivegrid.com/products/bias-fx-2 Use discount code FREEYOURMUSIC at the checkout and it will go to Zero.3 points
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I'm using in-ears as often as possible nowadays but I always carry Pacatos in my bass case. Sometimes you can't get a feed for the in ears and I just never want to go back to the noise levels some people seem to think is clever. Don't give up on in-ears, the feeling of detachment only lasts a couple of gigs3 points
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Benylin and the Jets — Elton John3 points
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For E's and Wizz?3 points
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Blimey, that's a generous slice of lovely.3 points
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When i made my original post i was really just curious about peoples thoughts on going back to 4 string with an extender over staying on a 5 string i'm sure people have done that before - what were the pro's / con's to doing it, did they find playing a 4 string easier than a 5'er etc... in hindsight i should have expected the post to get a bit "ermmmm well as it has gone" and maybe just done it without asking and found out for myself - but as this is a bass community i was curious on other peoples opinions. It started out well with people having opinions it seems.. but has degraded somewhat from page 1 to now. There was no malicious intent when i made the post - honestly just after thoughts Admin feel free to close off the topic i've made my decision to get a 4 string fit an extender and give it a shot see how it feels - all the while keeping my BB1025 in the background just in case Right - think i'll end this here. Ta Big JHW3 points
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The fact that 3 string basses have been totally ignored in all of this is a tragedy. All 3 string bassists should be mortally offended.3 points
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It's definitely a one trick pony. But it's also very beautiful and I don't currently own any ponies that do that particular trick.3 points
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Nobody cares what I think but hey this is a forum and I like it here, so.......There is absolutely no point in the OP's question. People do what they do and that's fine. But I will say this. I detect an insidious tone whenever this subject is brought up, in that if you play a five then you are somehow musicaly superior and cleverer than those of us who don't, and to those greats in the past who didn't. Beyond ridiculous and in a peculiar way brings this forum into disrepute...3 points
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I never bothered with any of this until my last band, I have a piece of each bit of merch we did, plus a copy of the gig listings. I also have a tattoo of the bands logo, all the names of the countries we played (9) and the logo of the Rebellion Festival with the years we played it.3 points
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I’ve seen some pretty good Spitfire ones ,but their prices are not far off getting the real thing3 points
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Facebook update - it looks like Leszek is listening to feedback. The work that goes into these, man. Amazing. 'Works on WB-100 tube heads are underway. In 7-10 days, the first copies of the latest series will appear. We have made minor changes to the appearance of the case, nuances and levels that affect the overall sound of the head have been calibrated. We have improved the signal level at the Line Out output. We corrected the signal level on the third tube in the preamplifier. These works were purely cosmetic, more for decency than to improve sound.' https://www.facebook.com/HandBoxAudio/posts/pfbid0FVbWoMxgJtQhmdXVruGtNUsMPxfzorNcxaN7xKM2Qup9KVKgAuYCC8Q8GbN6yU2Fl3 points
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Also, is there any cost involved in cancellation? Most studios require 24 or 48 hours notice to avoid a charge. If you're using a commercial venue and there is no (apparent) charge I'd be thinking the venue was told in advance. I agree that you need to lay it on the line for them. You have your own standards and you shouldn't compromise them.3 points
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I don't get the "4 string was used on the original, so that's what I need to do" comments. Sometimes I play songs that were originally recorded on double bass. Why would I buy a DB for those songs? Forget the gear used on the original recordings. That is irrelevant. What bass feels right to you? Use that bass and make the songs yours, not carbon copies of someone else's ideas.3 points
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BBOT and a 3.5mm drill?3 points
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Two things that caught my eye when seeing what's happening in Sandberg-land. A new Ida Nielsen model and a custom Central. Very much yes to both!3 points
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Do the "two in charge" have much previous gigging form? The situation you're describing sounds like one of those projects that never really gets off the ground because some members like the idea of being in a band more than the reality of actually commiting the time and effort to make it happen.3 points
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Anaconda Ultra J4E-Elite Custom Sold2 points
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Beautiful EB0 from 67, plays and sounds great. Professionally refinished in nitro by Angela Arnott (guitar angel) and in very good condition all round, a few dings here and there, lots more pics at the links below as I am at my limit on here. You can just see where the nitro has sunk slightly into an older filled route but not immediately apparent. Only selling as I already have two EBOs and two EB2s! Comes in a Stagg hard case which unfortunately smells of smoke (previous owner, not me). However, it does fit it very nicely. Alternatively I can provide a semi-hard soft case that's a bit older and a bit worn. Collection/meet up only, I'm in High Wycombe but can travel. https://ibb.co/mbLQSpR https://ibb.co/tMX2gnM https://ibb.co/CKXL0QF https://ibb.co/zNHZq2x https://ibb.co/s5Vzz5s https://ibb.co/4ZQ62Lt https://ibb.co/cFWrw9N https://ibb.co/85kHTtZ https://ibb.co/7XdwBNj https://ibb.co/hD01fKY https://ibb.co/wR2TTB4 https://ibb.co/0JgsJbM https://ibb.co/80MX1Mt https://ibb.co/YLt0fXq https://ibb.co/Qp9Wqkv https://ibb.co/fN5Vzb1 https://ibb.co/rk8xzxG https://ibb.co/fpVTmvg2 points -
Back up for sale (long story) my beautiful Sandberg VM5 It pains me to put this bass up for sale, I’ve owned it for the past 12 years and we’ve done hundreds of gigs together, however I’m not playing 5 string anymore and I need a Rickenbacker 4003 so she’s gotta go It plays and sounds superb and any trial is welcome. It has a 2 band Sandberg active EQ and pull knob control to change to passive. The serial number is 8005 which, according to the Sandberg website, makes it a 2009 model. Includes hard case. I’m not looking for trades, need the cash! - £1,100 but open to sensible offers Can ship at buyers expense, strictly UK only. I’m based in Leeds and would be willing to travel to meet up within a reasonable radius of Leeds. Please let me know if you have any questions.2 points -
Yeah as nice as these look I don't think they'll be kicking my V4B out anytime soon.2 points
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Out of interest, and a bit of a variation to the original thread I realise, but have you considered getting a custom 4 made so it exactly matches your GAS (sorry, I meant 'needs')? I got this done by my local luthier, cheaper than a fender and to my exact needs.... until I want something different.2 points
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Ok so it's a six in the cartoon, but the point stands. FWIW, I play 5s but I certainly don't consider myself even remotely superior to 4 players. Not a jot. We all play what we feel we need, to serve the way we want to play the music we want to play. Doesn't matter if it's a 13-string coffee table or a 2-string played with a slide (RIP Sandman). Animosity is absurd and counterproductive, and best left to guitarists.2 points
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I only play in our church band and use a four string. There are some worship songs that feature an Eb but I just play it up the octave on the A string. With our 100+ congregation belting out the words it makes no difference. I also use a short scale, hollow bodied bass to ease my injured back and I don't know of a five string version. There is also the point that I only have four fingers so four strings are perfect! Having said that, I only have two feet but my car has three pedals!2 points
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Agreed ! And what about the bassists who play three string basses with two strings ? This incessant marginalisation of the intersectionality of fretboard/string count determinism cannot go on ! Shadowy Cabals ! Vested Interests !2 points
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In a big shock, a conversation about 4 Vs 5 is getting heated... Don't make things personal, play nice, show us that you all can have civilised conversation on this. If we get many more reports on this, you know how it ends 👍🏻2 points
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It's very hard to find tort which actually looks vintage. I have in the past used and recommended Jack/Tiny Tone. E.g. I had this made up for a Yamaha BB (where you must go custom, as they are not sold off-the-shelf): That was £54 a few years ago. Last month, I got a quote for a tort precision pickguard: £77 + the cost of me sending him my existing pickguard as a template. One guy had quite a bad experience: https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/465816-p-bass-pickguards-uk/ . His was not a nice piece of tort - and he couldn't send it back for a refund like most internet shopping, because it's a custom-made item. I guess whether you get a nice piece or not is just luck of the draw. So for me even though I've used Jack before, I'm still undecided even after many weeks about pulling the trigger. You're paying for a premium service when you commission a custom-cut, which is fair enough - but is it worth it for a precision or jazz bass which is such a standard item? Someone like earlpilanz or a number of other eBay or online stores can sell you one for £10-£15 - and it's possibly even the same source of tort. And you can return it if you don't like it. I have an unused printed tort for a jazz bass - I don't think it looks that vintage but send me a private message if you want it (for free):2 points
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In recent years the band with the best sound it terms of being able to hear everything was the rockabilly band I supported who would start with the vocals and then build the rest of the band sound around that, drums being done last and only put through the PA if they weren't sufficiently loud enough acoustically. The results were astounding, and they seemed to take a lot less time to set up and sound check, maybe because they didn't spend ages sorting out a drum sound that ultimately might not be needed or would have to be modified once the whole band were playing. This method does require all the instruments especially the drums to be perfectly set up/tuned/damped and with instrument amplifier EQs already sorted for the band mix rather than sounding good at home, but if you can persuade your band members to do this you'll shave at least 1/3 of sound checking time and more if you are using your own PA.2 points
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My present ampless set up. Everything above the zoom is for my IEM line or to my Headrush 112s if I’m using them instead. Everything to the right is in the FOH signal chain. The blue switcher kicks in the eq with the bass cut for a royal blood song. The ABY to middle is simply acting as a link between the out of the smaller IEM zoom to my rolls headphone amp. A incoming pedal means that this will all be a lot less complicated and busy this time next week (hopefully).2 points
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I personally much prefer the more narrow fretboard of a 4'er, and for one actually appreciate that there is a bit of physical action going on when playing, having to jump up and down horizontally on the neck to get the notes you need. The inevitable wide fretboard of a 5'er just feels clumsy and cumbersome to me, and staying in one spot feels dull and makes playing less fun. So for me 5'ers compared to 4'rs are both physically uncomfortable and less fun to play for me. And horizontal playing just somehow, beside being more fun, feels more naturally to me.2 points
