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Due to arthritis really starting to affect my hands I am selling off pretty much all my basses. It now falls to me to sell my Jet basses. Both the J and this one, the P bass, are really nice instruments with some really high-grade features for their price point. I have to say that the neck on this bass is an absolute delight to move around on. The full spec is below. The bass comes with a new Fender gig bag, and this one weighs a very playable 3.6kgs. The upgrades that I have made are as follows: · Full copper foil shielding · Good quality loom I’d say the colour is very similar to the Sherwood Green that Fender has. The bass is in very good condition having been used at home for practice and I will be immensely sad to see it go. The bass will come with the original split coil pickup fitted. This is a very nice ceramic pickup with a good strong output typical of their type. Specifications: Hardware: Chrome, Vintage-style Neck: Canadian roasted maple Shape: Modern C Fretboard: Rosewood Radius: 12″ Nut Width: 42mm (1.7″) Nut: Bone Truss rod: Double action String Scale: 34″ Number of frets: 20 Body: Roasted Poplar Pickup: 1x split coil Pickguard: Red tortoise Controls: 1 volume, 1 Tone Strings: D’Addario As ever collection or meet up is preferred, but I have packaging and can ship to the UK only. If you want any more information or pictures, please just ask. Thanks for stopping by.11 points -
Given the state of the weather it's surprising that anyone turned out, but turn out they did. A bit of a slow start at the Black Horse Whitwick, but it soon ramped up into a great evening Nice and Chrismassy and very hot indoors. We did our usual lot of Xmas songs plus a busked version of Mary's Boy Child which was rather fun and silly. Audience: Lots of drinking, lots of dancing, lots of jollity. Rig: The usual Sire P7-5 and Fender Rumble. Elf hat Footwear: Black DMs again10 points
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Rare and iconic instrument, produced in low quantities, made famous by Pino Palladino from his recordings on many hits in the 1980s and beyond. I have used this bass on European stages and in the studio during my long running gig with Stiltskin and former Genesis vocalist Ray Wilson. The bulk of my work is now in Scotland, and this beauty which was you could say was my Holy Grail of bass guitars, is not getting played enough by me. I've taken great care of it, as the original owner did. The only parts not original are the nut and strap buttons, which are Dunlop Straplocks. The nut was replaced like for like by former Sei Bass/The Gallery luthier Chris McIntyre. With the exception of a bump on the rear lower edge, the finish mostly has light wear. Beautiful condition for its age. I will include a (non Musicman) hardcase. Buyer to cover courier/shipping costs. Please use earphones when playing the videos 🎧 VID_20241213161241.mp4 VID_20241213163430.mp49 points -
Played a hellish gig in centre of the city. Audience twice drunkenly crashed into the singer while dancing. Drunk redhead thought she was J-Lo and danced suggestively to wind up her boyfriend (which worked). Two people thought it would be a good idea to lift lift out and play the singers harmonicas and someone tried to barge past me while I was playing to get his coat (which I’d already told him I’d moved). I swore at him and pushed him and he spent the next ten minutes staring at me me. (Was a very small, angry lawyer type.) Only saving grace was the fantastic bar staff and manager and the fact I got two incredible whisky sour cocktails for free.9 points
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Tonight, but an early evening slot of 6.30 to 8.30, the first proper paid gig for my acoustic project called The Desperate Cowboys. A good Friday night after-work crowd singing along to our covers. Taylor Mini Bass through a Trace Elliott Elf and Barefaced one-10. Now that we know we have a working set of around 30 songs we’ll be striking out into the local micro-pubs and cafes in the new year. That’s where the action seems to be now.9 points
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Due to arthritis really starting to affect my hands I am selling off pretty much all my basses. It now falls to me to sell my Jet basses. Both the P and this one, the J bass, are really nice instruments with some really high-grade features for their price point. I have to say that this is one of the nicest necks that I have had the pleasure of playing. The full spec is below. I’d say the colour is very similar to the Aztec Gold that Fender has. It is in very good condition having been used at home for practice. The bass is in excellent condition and I will be immensely sad to see it go. The bass comes with a new Fender gig bag and weighs a very playable 4.0kgs. The bass will come with the original single coil pickups in it. These are very nice with a good strong output typical of ceramic pickups. I have made the following upgrades: · Full copper foil shielding · Good quality loom from our own KiOgon Specifications: Hardware: Chrome, Vintage-style Neck: Canadian roasted maple Shape: Modern C Fretboard: Rosewood Radius: 12″ Nut Width: 38mm (1.5″) Nut: Bone Truss rod: Double action String Scale: 34″ Number of frets: 20 Body: Roasted Poplar Pickups: 2x JB style – 70s spacing Pickguard: Red tortoise Controls: 2 Volumes, 1 Tone Strings: D’Addario As ever collection or meet up is preferred, but I have packaging and can ship to the UK only. If you want any more information or pictures please just ask. Thanks for stopping by.8 points -
The website is back up.8 points
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First of a run of 9 at a local hotel, 2 this weekend, three for the next two weekends and then NYE. It’s works do-s mostly. Nice room to play in and the sound guy only had his bigger FBT rig available so ‘making do’ with that. Tonight’s were a mixed bunch, some ready to large it and some absolutely not, but most were dancing and joining in. Will try and get some footage before the run is over.8 points
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Fender vintera II mim 60s precision in Olympic white with tort pickguard, never been gigged, never even left the house, it's approximately 3 months old, I only play 5 string now but thought I'd try to go back to 4 but didn't work hence it's got to go. Fender gig bag included. Pictures don't do it justice.6 points -
CONGRATS, YOU MADE IT! DETAIL AND FINAL PRODUCT REVEAL! This is one of the most accurate pictures in colour and texture I would say: Lovely undercoat reveal, wood exposed darkened with an extra dark grain thanks to the wax... Some more from the back with light against it... All in all, I have to say I am genuinely shocked it came out that nice - I have made tons of mistakes but I've used those blemishes to my advantage to apply wear around them and make them more believable (ie. I dinged the instrument and peeled the paint in a particular spot where I had a heavy run of sherwood green, same as I wore and sanded it near the upper horn to disguise the silvery run I made by accident etc). I am super satisfied on the outcome, the bass sounds and plays like butter, really nice actually! And a very healthy 3.5kg weight indeed. Considering I did this in the windy cold snap of November outside in my garden, I don't think I could've asked for a better result! Another consideration: I tried to crackle the nitro but either my nitro wont crackle, OR it is not fully cured yet - I did the hair dryer + air duster trick and nothing happened... I may try again in some 2 months once it is certainly dried up - we shall see! Ander.6 points
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Here’s the great Chuck Rainey with a nice story about messing up.6 points
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Well, if you feel you have missed a few notes, add some in later6 points
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Can anyone help? Mark *Disclaimer - I don't even know if this is a bass, I just saw the image on Fb and laughed at it much more than was actually appropriate and though some here may appreciate it too.5 points
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I’m not anti Lydon, I just think that great frontman he is, of my all time favourite band, he’s probably someone who I would find irritating and hard work in real life. Besides, The Sex Pistols were my teenage posters on the bedroom wall band, I wouldn’t like to meet any of them (I have had a good few opportunities to do so) I’d rather leave them on that wall, being the main inspiration for me becoming a musician.5 points
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I'm a massive fan of Neil Young and Crazy Horse. A lot of the time they're on the edge, capable of falling apart at any moment but that's why it's so good. Live music is all about emotion and being in the moment. The person that notices a mistake the most is the player, then band members as they'll be used to how you play the song. Lastly it's the audience, and in my experience most of them wouldn't even know it's happened - They're largely paying attention to everyone BUT the bass player 😂 Just remember you're playing because you love it, you're not a professional, so stop putting too much pressure on yourself and enjoy the ride - We're all human, and humans make mistakes. Some of us make a lot and are fine with it, some of us like to think we don't make many/any, but still make a lot!5 points
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I actually had a dream that I had purchased a 4 string steinberger-type cricket bat bass, in terrible condition, and strung with acoustic guitar strings, for about £20. I was delighted with my new dream bass - especially the fact that the mythical bass had an extendable foot that allowed me to play it like an upright. In my dream, I suddenly realised that I had failed the Gear Abstinence Challenge for 2024, and was devastated. What a nightmare! A steinberger for 20 quid, but it wasn't real....5 points
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You could open a branch of Curry's with all those tablets and laptops 😎5 points
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I started this thread asking for input from people who have actually used rick-o-sound. As you have not used it, this thread is not for you. If no one has tried rick-o-sound, I fully expect this thread will be: If/when I do acquire a 4003, I will try rick-o-sound, and will post about how it works for me. If I do find it to be pointless, that is what I will post, however I will keep an open mind until then.5 points
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We did a gig a few years back and Chesney was in attendance. You guessed it, he was asked by the hosts to sing and we had to back him. Fortunately we had chance to prepare and you’re almost right, it modulates down in the bridge before going back up. Chesney himself was totally pro, walked up, checked we were doing it in B, sang it brilliantly (he’s had enough goes after all) thanked us and disappeared into the night.5 points
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Accept that you're human. Works for me. Haven't been fired. No-one has ever come up to me at a gig and said "see you missed a note at 1:43 in that song". Mistakes are fleeting moments in a show or a song. Don't dwell. Practice the song after if it really bothers you.5 points
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1970s Acoustic (ACC) 406 Wide 2x15 Cab Freshly painted with Tuffcab Speaker Paint, New Grills, two new Eminence 15” 300w 8 ohm drivers making it a 600 watt 4 ohm cab. £350 Collection from Byker Or Courier at your expense. Any questions please ask.4 points -
I once watched the Ox from 10 feet away in Abbey Road studios, a small benefit gig for Tony Ashton. An experience never to be forgotten.4 points
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I usually post my vids in the reviews section but I thought some of youse may enjoy this satirical look at 90s Rock4 points
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Aguilar Tonehammer Di in immaculate condition with original box. Velcro applied to the back which can easily be removed if not required. I have removed the self adhesive rubber feet so that it would fit onto my pedalboard easier, they are in the box and can be refitted if necessary. Mostly used at home but has done a few church gigs as well. These are amazing pedals with a vast array of tones available from smooth and mellow up to saturated and rocky. The Di out is very high quality and all of the controls have a smooth feel to them. This unit is under 12 months old and could almost pass as brand new. Postage to a Uk address included Thanks for looking4 points -
last week I managed to play the first 9 songs of the set flawlessly. On the tenth and last song, the vocalist whispered, “we will be recording this last song for our promo video” completely butchered it. 😁4 points
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I used to get annoyed at my guitarist mate who would glare at me if I made a mistake. I would say no one noticed until you drew everyones attention to it. It was a bit rich too, because he used to sometimes sound like Les Dawson playing a solo!4 points
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These were already out in the room before I commented on this thread. Yes, I'm bonkers. On the wall, '73 Jazz, '73 Precision. On the floor, '70 Precision, '78 Precision. I've been playing the '78 tonight in prep for gigs this week and next. Not sure if it will be the one yet, the '73 P seems to be getting the most action at the moment. Rob4 points
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I played a whole song once in the key of C. It should have been played in the key of B. Nobody noticed (not even me). Although the drummer did give me a funny look.4 points
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I sneakily managed to pursuade the amazing @ossyrocks to sell me one of his GK amps before he bought every single GK head in the UK. Tried it out with his Barefaced 3x10 and it was perfect and WAY louder than its 280w suggests. I think the combo of an older big transformer quality amp like this and a lightweight cab is the holy grail, and I adore the GK sounds, my favourite players have all used them at one point. Yeah the head weighs a few pounds but it’s an easy one hand lift so hardly much of a disadvantage. I don’t have a cab, a speaker cable or even a power lead at the moment so it’s just sitting there relaxing at the moment in its rack bag. Took it apart and it looks great inside…. Thankfully I was sold the rack ears with it ( @ossyrocks may regret that) but I am very appreciative as I would prefer it in a rack case. Saving up for a cab now!3 points
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Tuning and temperaments are a very substantial set of rabbit holes you can fall into.... The history of tuning is complex... Ignoring a pile of history and complexity, essentially A=440Hz was 'settled' as a standard in the early to mid-C20th. If you look at the history of it, it has varied significantly - even from one town to another - from A=380 to A=460 and no doubt more besides. The idea that A=432Hz has some sort of universal harmonic resonance that harmonises with your crystals and chakras... is a heap of steaming ordure. The 'historically informed performance' movement has 'settled' on A=415Hz which is about a semi-tone down from concert A. This helps a lot with gut strings as the tension is a bit lower. It also makes singing the high notes a bit easier since as a bass those top F#s in Handel and Bach are down to being Fs. Whenever I've sung baroque repertoire with a period instrument orchestra it's always at A=415. I play the viol (viola da gamba) and that has gut strings. If I'm playing with say recorders which are A440 then I ahve to tune the viol up to that and it's always a worry about the possibility of strings snapping - which does happen. It's a serious issue with the higher stirngs as they tend to be plain gut, the lower strings are usually twisted gut which are stronger and the lowest strings may be wire wound as well (viols have a common ancestry with guitars and mostly have 6 strings)3 points
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Orchestra gig tonight in Carlisle with the cello. A première of a new work, Holst's Perfect Fool ballet suite then the Lieutenant Kijé suite by Prokofiev and the Carol Symphony by Hely-Hutchinson. Decent audience around 200. Survived despite the H-H being very tricky....3 points
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Went on tour with Maiden in a reporting capacity on the Powerslave tour. Nicko was great value and entertaining, as I recall. A decade or two later I interviewed Bruce on the phone. The line went dead, and after several tries I called another number in his office. Turned out, to the amusement of all, that he’d been yakking to no-one for at least five minutes😁3 points
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There’s a huge amount of horseshit about 440 being “evil” and 432 being the natural harmonic of the universe. its bollocks. Tune to whatever reference pitch you like. Just don’t expect pianists, wind guys and just about any other traditional instrument player to invite you to play!3 points
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IIRC, he had a stroke in 2022, and they were back on tour in 2023. And to be fair, he is 72, so I don't think anyone's going to begrudge him stepping back from 2-3 hour shows. Saw them in Glasgow last year with my son, and Nicko didn't miss a beat.3 points
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I'm really sorry that the Buzzard isn't going to be staying, but I sincerely hope the Who covers project is still going ahead. As an Entwistle fan myself, one of the great things about trying to copy his lines is, if you haven't got an Alembic or Status, you can always do a rendition on a P Bass with a new set of Rotosound strings. Even the material from after JE's P Bass era is eminently suited to that tone.3 points
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Yep, so many apples we call it the orchard.3 points
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Not forgetting 17. Mustang Bass😃👍3 points
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I love all the bands I'm in and all the people in them, but I regard the drummers as my wing men. Fortunately across the four main bands (excluding dep stuff) it only involves two different drummers. They are both committed, learn the stuff and play excellently. My enjoyment of gigging would take a huge knock if this wasn't the case. I really don't think I could carry on with drummers I couldn't rely on. @ahpook - hope you get it sorted.3 points
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2004 Corvette Std fretless 5 1997 Fortress One 5 + 2006 Corvette $$3 points
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Let's not go over that 7 again! 😆😉 P.s. this is the list of Fender model numbers from the 1960s, with their corresponding instruments: 4. Telecaster 5. Precision Bass 6. Stratocaster 7. Jazz Bass 8. Jazzmaster 9. Bass VI 10. Jaguar 11. Electric XII 1, 2 and 3 were the lap steels3 points
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I love some of the comments in here like "perfection is boring". If people want perfect they wouldn't go to watch covers bands, they'd stay at home with a CD or they'd feed the jukebox. It's the mistakes and imperfections that make it a great live experience, the fact that it could all fall apart any second keeps us on our toes. A good band pulls through the mistakes, it happens so, so often... My most embarrassing one in the last three years is: having a complete mind blank while trying to start off "Seven Nation Army". The song I used to describe as Fisher Price 'my first bassline'. It took me well into the first verse to remember the riff!!!3 points
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This thread has landed at exactly the right moment for me. It’s reassuring to know others get it wrong. I had a band rehearsal yesterday and I couldn’t do anything right. I couldn’t keep up with the pace of some songs, I hit wrong notes (worse than missing a note), I forgot stuff, I couldn’t get the bass to stay in tune; on it went. It came to a climax/anti-climax in “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” when I did the B flat major scale run down wrong (ended on A) and as for the two little three note chromatic run downs, I just couldn’t get the timing right. It threw me into a complete depression about my playing, fearing that age was causing a decline in my abilities and I was contemplating suggesting they get another bassist today (after 5 years in this band). Anyway this has cheered me up. I think I’ll postpone any self-destructive decisions until I’m absolutely sure I’m crap! 😀3 points
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Why do you think orchestras have so many musicians? 😁3 points
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Why can't a darter throw a perfect game every time? A bowler? Biathlon? Archer? People are flawed. It is what keeps the human experience interesting.3 points
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Amps don't send watts, they send volts. How much power is consumed by each driver is the product of said volts and current, current depends on the load impedance. In this case where each internal driver is 16 ohms if you add an 8 ohm cab half the power will be consumed by the extension, the other half is split between the two 16 ohm internal drivers. What the impedance switch on the amp does is an unknown, as there's no real explanation in the manual. It may be some sort of current or voltage limiter but that's pure speculation.2 points
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I am fine with that but always mess up the verse2 points
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In a way I a sad it’s not just me but it really is depressing. You can understand why the singers do it. No hassle from vs d politics, full control. More money and with the new breed of Sub on a stick PA systems, even the weediest bloke can carry in a workable PA without help. No delays from guitarists tuning up after every song, Not sure whether to take my tablets now or just listen to Leonard Cohen…2 points
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I had a very cheerful pianist/organist friend who used to say she aimed for about a 75% success rate with notes. Thing is she always played with such gusto and confidence no one really ever minded (and alot of Hammond organ is just leaning on half the keyboard as well!). For bass I swear by ghost notes - as long as you get a percussive attack the fact that you didn't actually play a harmonic note can be forgiven every now and again, especially if you stay in the pocket with the kick!2 points
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but there's plenty of other old men wanting to relive the best time of their lives, can't see the harm in it myself2 points
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This is a very beautiful LPB jazz bass (that has gleaned many a comment from other bands) that has one of the finest necks I’ve ever played, since my luthier pal sanded off the sticky gloss - was much lighter but sheer amount of hours I’ve played this has put the colour back in. 7.25 radius and a lush dark rosewood board He also installed some excellent colbalt chrome pickups to add extra bite and note definition (£190 cost me) plus fender hi-mass bridge. I’ve just had the deluxe set up from Northwest Guitars (usual luthier pal was touring at time) with new TI flats. So frets all now shiny and life back in them. Electronics cleaned. Shielding paint applied too - I rehearse under strip lights so was a noisy environment- now not a problem also comes with original bridge with Fender aged ash tray cover (doesn’t fit with himass bridge) and original pickups and spare cream covers Weight approx 8.5 lbs. It’s light but still feels substantial- easy gets through 3-4 hour rehearsals For extra £35 can send in soft case but would rather keep it if possible when bought it historically has had a fine headstock crack and both luthier and northwest guitars luthier said it looks absolutely fine. I have had no issues at all but this is reflected in the low asking price as are the dings or battle scars - that people pay good money for in a relic someone will get a superb bass that is very resonant, a dream to play, feels alive - I’ll be sad not to hold on to this one but having just spent nearly 2.5k on new gear I need to claw some back. £20 boxed to UK or local north west/west yorks meet up - welcome to come round and have a play too2 points
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