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For no obvious, defensible, or even remotely sensible reason I decided to haul my Bugera Nuke to my Bandeoke gig last night. The venue is big enough but not huge, there's a full PA in situ. As it transpired the decision was fully justified. Sound engineer didn't show, we managed to get some mics working but the backline didn't go through front of house. So I got to enjoy playing at a decent volume and really feel the bass going through me. It was joyful. I used the Nuke biamped with the higher end going to two 2x8s and the low to two 1x10s. There's a control which operates like a tilt shift, once the equipment is sorted it's so simple to bias in favour of the upper or lower frequencies, and the crossover point can also be moved to suit. As usual the place was packed with semi clad nubiles all having a great time. I however had my eyes firmly fixed on the music so headed home with a clear conscience.9 points
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The Rigger in Newcastle under Lyme. Great little venue, always fun to play there. My bad luck with amps continues though…. the Ashdown ABM500 head went pop on me, again, so thankfully my trusty little TC BQ500 stepped in. A great sound all around in the end.9 points
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Assuming I have the nomenclature right... Went up to Nantwich today to pick up a Ray5 bought on Ebay from a seller in Liverpool who kindly came halfway down to meet me. It seems that people can't give them away nowadays. Good condition and the attractive natural walnut, which is what I wanted. Action was high enough to get a bus under - rather too much relief and the saddles were raised so far that the grub screws were completely inside on the B string. Back home, a few turns of the truss rod (literally, I think it took two and a half turns) got relief down to near flat, as I like it, and I got the saddles lowered nicely too - the G string saddle is flat on the bridge and just right, so at least I don't have to shim the neck. Although the strings are 40-60-75-95-125 they feel stiffer than my normal 40-125 Elites so I'll change them at some point in the not too far distant future. The bass and treble pots are OK but the volume pot is rather iffy, replacement on order. The pots still have the protective sheet stuck under them. The pickguard has been off at some point, a couple of the screws are slightly mangled but I have replacements in black which might look better. First impressions are that the neck is a little on the thick side - not terribly so, though, and I am comparing it to Seis and Antoniotsais. It is comfortable to play. Fretwork seems OK. It seems to be quite high output. Needs Schaller-compatible straplock buttons, which is the next item on the agenda. Machine heads feel a little gritty, for want of a better word - I think a bit of dismantling and cleaning is in order. They're perfectly usable but could be improved. This is a candidate for defretting - decision to be taken fairly soon. Photo from the Ebay advert.8 points
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Very rare ProMartin Thunder Deluxe Professional Model made in Japan by Kasuga Gakki who also made guitars for Tokai. Blueburst, Alder body, Maple neck. Some marks on body but everything works as it should. Nice action and powerful pickups. Would prefer uplift from Falkirk but will post for postage cost.6 points -
Latest thanks to @Steve Browning and @drewk_ie, cheers gents!!!! Now up to £6,450 (plus £35 donated separate from JG = £6,485)5 points -
Wonderful stuff. Would have given earlier, but had to wait for an injection of funds. Man, this place is awesome.5 points
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From the sublime...after my Nuke night yesterday, today I've gone for ...4 points
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Join a band. Nothing moves your playing forward as much as interacting with other musicians.4 points
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Hey guys, I'm selling a stunning MM V5 5 String passive bass. I purchased this brand new in September 24 for £468, and spent £35 on lighter gage strings. I still have the box so can be packaged up if you want to arrange a courier or I'm based in Swindon for collection. Still in brand new condition, and plays and sounds beautifully. You're very welcome to pop over to try it. Now priced at £320. Thanks Freddie3 points -
This story I’ve repeated elsewhere but I think it’s worth putting on here as well. 2001 Ltd Edition Thumb BO. Sometimes, only sometimes, “the one that got away” swims straight back into your net. I bought this bass in 2003, brand new (despite its year). Gigged with it loads in London, recorded an album.., and then traded it in 2011/12 (not sure) for a Stingray. It quickly went to the top of the list in my head of basses I’d wished I’d never got rid of. And then… it appeared up for sale , on Facebook, this week. Mind blown, messages sent and received, confirmation made, bass purchased. I am so happy. And it’s the beautiful beast of a bass that I remember and with 12 years or so having passed, an instrument I can now appreciate more and make sound even better.3 points
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I'm a Jazz Bass guy. I like Fenders. I like plain finishes, not too flashy. I like rosewood fretboards. I like passive basses. So, why not buy a Sterling Ray34 with a roasted maple neck and a blue sparkle finish?3 points
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Agreed. It sounds like the work is going to take more effort than originally thought so every penny will count. Leave it running says I.3 points
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I'm Happy (And I'll Punch The Man Who Says I'm Not) - Ivor Cutler3 points
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Latest status3 points
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Surplus to requirements..in good condition and includes box and UK postage Trondheim Audio Devices SkarBassOne simply sets up bassists with studio-quality sound on stage by delivering “Great Sound Made Easy.” Starting with the conclusion that an effects chain made up of a separate overdrive, compressor and equalizer never delivers the optimum results, the Norwegian team came up with a solid all-in-one solve: the SkarBassOne. The Trondheim Audio Devices SkarBassOne: 100% Analogue Bass Sound The SkarBassOne harnesses a FET compressor with a super-fast attack and release, meaning that your playing dynamics are fully articulated. The Mid filter, meanwhile, hands you full control over the balance of your bass sound with the other instruments in the band and the Tone pot functions as a hi-cut filter, ensuring a prominent live sound where needed. From there, you can give your output a subtle push or apply some thick overdrive via the Drive pot. Since this is a two-channel stompbox, your sound can even be varied in real-time: hit the Red Channel to add the Tone and Drive sections or hit the Blue Channel to keep things clean.2 points -
For sale, the Origin Effects BassRig Super Vintage, fantastic preamp that is based on the Ampeg SVT. All the specs can be found on Origin Effects’ website. It is in very good condition, has never been gigged and has only been used during a few band practices and recordings. There was Velcro underneath that I have since removed. I can ship anywhere in the UK for £9. Any questions let me know. Thank you!2 points -
Wassssupp bass fam, I recently dragged my 400+ outta the loft after a number of years and remembered I'm missing a SINGLE EQ slider knob, is there any chance, out there in the wild, one of you lot have one in a draw just incase haha Or if anyone knows any good alternatives to replace the whole set let me know Here is a picture of the beast for all you who like looking at amps (i know i do)2 points
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Call yourself a musician?2 points
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£ 6,460 now, and just 8% left for us to reach the target. Quite OK, innit?2 points
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Nope, I put D'addario XL nickel rounds on everything. It's the strings I like. If the stock strings don't annoy me when I get a new bass, I'll leave 'em be until they wear out, then I'll put D'addarios on it.2 points
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I've got a good system that seems to work for me. I have a J-tone double bass pickup through a Trace amp into a little Mark Bass traveller cab. I think it sounds OK. I haven't gigged much with it for the DB yet - only tried out in rehearsals. The last gig I did, it had to be accoustic as there was no power.2 points
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Here's one I made earlier: Not sure why the preview's showing a sparkly pink Retrovibe - if that's become headless since last time I picked it up, I'll be upset!2 points
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@d-basser took me with two falls and a knock out, so I'll defer to him Rob2 points
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A few lessons is definitely worthwhile. Sometimes you don't know you're doing it wrong or doing it the hard way until someone else points it out.2 points
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I could sort you a 3D print, but would be easiest if you sent one of the other sliders to copy2 points
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It's funny isn't it. Here on Bass chat (and Talkbass etc) we seem obsessed with Pre amp pedals. It's like no one uses EQ on the amps themselves. Im just as guilty of that, and while I get they can offer more EQ/drive options, I hardly read any posts about built in EQ on amps. "Got a tone issue, get a pre amp pedal" Still not right, add another .Then do the gig with a basic sine wave rumble 😂2 points
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Yep a TE Elf is so tiny and relatively cheap, ideal backup.2 points
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@rwillett Rob has a penchant for 3D printing.2 points
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Price drop - £695 A great chance to get one of the best cabs you will ever own! Moving on as I have down sized and need the room, otherwise I'd keep it.2 points -
I've got to disagree there - the first three Sabbath albums have a very clearly defined mix to my ears. It's a very live, hard stereo-panned sound and I've always found it easy to pick out Geezer's basslines. Vol 4 is a murky mess though. I always felt Geezer sounded a lot more discipline on the Dio material, but then so did the band as a whole. Less improv.2 points
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I dunno about that. The first album and 'Paranoid' are widely regarded as being a benchmark examples of a four piece rock band captured live in the studio. Both have a great, dry, in-your-face- quality that really helps the power of the band cut through. The next three have got some muddy moments I'll agree with you there (however many people will argue that 'Master Of Reality's sludgy sound is what they like about it) but it doesn't detract from their appeal.2 points
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Yeah, it's sounding good. I always like Dennis Bovell. Available from 15th November.2 points
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Sounds like come with me, think it’s on the essential album2 points
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Come With Me - Dennis Bovell & Dennis Curtis.2 points
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Just 9% of the £7k target to go, folks. We're at £6,404 now.2 points
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I have had a GB Streamliner, a Shuttle 3.0 10T, and more recently a Genzler Magellan. In recent times I've drifted away, but just lucked into a mint GB Shuttle 6.0 12T and matching GB ext cab, both with heady duty US made covers, and got them for a song. 600w and 2 x 12, plus works great for double bass as well. I'm a happy camper.2 points
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For balance. Sorry, I'll get my robe.2 points
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Very cool. my Casady was my replacement for an old one… Got it brand new and then sold because of some ridiculous stuff… Fate stepped in and I got it back. Like my best mate these days. sold a load of bits and bobs (old HiFi gear and a peavey bass) to a mate last month and agreed a deal on a second one which is imminent… Loved the Thumbs sound, they’re too physically small for me - but love the sound. It’s a great feeling getting an old bass back that you miss.2 points
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Probably more familiar as Gypsy Jazz, but many advocates for Traveller and Romani groups are encouraging people to move away from the word Gypsy. So Hot Club Jazz seems as good a name as any given that it originated with Rheinhardt and Grapelli's Hot Club quintet. Though I depped on a gig earlier in the year with a Romani guitarist who calls it Gypsy Jazz, and I was not about to correct him! I've just gone for the approach of showing up with the sound that I have (a more modern steel strung sound) and just trying to be stylistically appropriate within that, but if it was my full time gig I'd probably be looking at guts.2 points
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Forever a lurker, but never a poster... however, I'll add another thumbs up for a Rumble 800 - I've used mine now for the last 5 years across a number of different bands and I rarely go past 70% on the Master, even with a loud drummer in a classic rock covers band... I also have the 212 extension cab, which I did hook up for a couple of gigs that were in larger venues, but it damn well nearly ripped my trousers right off my hairy matchsticks that I decided the combo alone was enough... as such it never gets used. I'm fortunate enough that for larger gigs we always bring in a sound/lighting company anyway, so I typically DI in and use in-ears for those occasions and let FOH deal with the rest (I still get enough punch/feel from the cab behind me) I will say however, that the GAS is strong... I'd love to go the other way back to a beefy ABM rig and large cabs to move some air, but the reality is 95% of the time it wouldn't get used2 points
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Buy "Standing in the shadows of Motown" and learn it through. Use a looper to get instant feedback of your playing. Stand in front of a mirror and try to improve your ergonomics, and playing technique. Try to push the string behind a fret to get a consistent sound. Light touch improves your speed. Less force, but good sound is your goal. Learn to play legato. Keep time. Learn the fretboard. Play lots of chords: triads, 7, m7, maj7, mmaj7, 6, dim etc. Two octaves helps to learn every fret. Learn two beat, and four beat, and then walking bass. Before that you need to be able to play at least the most common chords. Move your plucking hand and find new sounds. Listen to A from 5th fret @ E and an open A side by side. I hate metronome, therefore I play along with radio: you do not know what's coming up, and you need to follow the music. In time.2 points
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Personally, it’s not something I care about either. If I sell a bass, and am happy with what I get, I have no further interest in that instrument. Whether bought by a collector, a flipper 🦭, or as a use to keep warm in the winter…..it’s down to the new owner with what they do with it. 😇2 points
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Yes we did. Andy Duncan on drums Simon Darlow on keys and Joel Bogen on guitar. I remember driving up to Whetstone from Cranleigh in Surrey every morning during these rehearsals. Probably the hardest part of the gig!! One thing I recall from the recording sessions is the producer Nick Tauber insisted that I put a new set of strings on my bass for every new track recorded. After two or three tracks of this I thought 'this was not only getting expensive but completely unnecessary'. So, next track I went into the studio, took off the strings , replaced them with the set I'd saved from the previous track. Went back into the control room and Nick said "Aah! that's better... you can hear the difference it makes!" I said " of course you're right Nick. I'll change them every track in future" which I did. The same two sets of strings for the whole album! Sorry Nick!2 points
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Well, that's it done now. New pickguard arrived from earlpilanz (Brian Pillans) yesterday - excellent as always - fit first time, even around the chonky ATK pickup. Bear with him if your pickguard is taking a little longer to arrive than you're used to - he's moved from Glasgow to Newcastle and is working through a backlog as well as the general upheaval of setting up a new workshop and all that. I had band rehearsal last night, so I quickly fitted it before bed and took a couple of quick pics: Will probably take some nicer, whole bass pics at the weekend to wrap this up, but apart from deciding whether or not to keep the block inlay stickers, that's it done. Very happy with how this turned out.2 points
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GenzBenz was just quality all round. I’m still loving my two Streamliners (600 and 900), my Shuttle 9.2, Shuttle 3.0 combo and Focus 4x10 cab. Happy Happy!! Joy Joy!!!!2 points
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Disappointment waits for you.2 points
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I’m sort of sat deflated by the conversation with the plumber tonight. And I messaged some of my beautiful mates @bassfan @walshy @lee650 @LukeFRCand @hiram.k.hackenbacker I thought about this statement they wanted us to write… and I just typed. Jen is looking at it and adjusting it. Not to achieve anything other than making them think of the shitshow they’ve made…of the entire thing. “Iris has absolutely made our family. Every single day living in fear of losing my kid because her brain is a ticking time bomb has given me a resilience and resolve I didn’t know was possible. The fact we were told that in more than 50% of cases, parents choose to terminate (up to 28 weeks). That we could legally abort at basically full term… That she would have “no quality of life” and would basically “live in a vegetative state” - based upon her scans… I look at a 6 year old who loves to dance, I look at a little girl who can swim, climb and crawl - who can stand with support; who would love nothing more than to walk and run with her friends - but has the emotional maturity to understand that it’s a “work in progress” at just 6 years old. Has a reading age of 10 (one year off being able to access GCSE papers). A mathematical age of 7.5 years. Who struggles to control a pen, so has slightly scruffy (but legible) handwriting… She’s missing 20% of her spine, and her nervous system is a basket of broken wires… She makes fart jokes. Constantly. Her laugh makes people laugh, she’s cheeky, she’s naughty at times. She’s mine. She’s ours. She has more life in her than a lot of people without diagnosis/disability. She’s Iris. Come and meet her, realise why she needs a bit of a hand sometimes…but doesn’t need a pity statement.” Jenny will sort the other bits about the shifting goalposts and hoop jumping.2 points
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There’s nowt wrong with saying Bass on a bass forum 😆2 points
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Bass Day Europe, in London. Whilst geographically correct, this might have folk of a certain political persuasion squirming in their chairs. I did not use the B word, I may have alluded to it, but I think I’ve got away with it.2 points
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