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My first gig ever, at the age of 54. Wow, what a buzz Brickmakers Arms, Norwich23 points
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My current board after downsizing and sticking with bare necessities. I offloaded alot of pedals recently due to an emergency back home in the Philippines. I'm just glad that got sorted and I still have a board to work with.9 points
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Picked up this 2013 recently. It's not a Fender so I think it's just staying with me temporarily, but nevertheless it's a stunner.9 points
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Hi , i Got this one in a trade recently , IS a great Bass , the Wood Work on IT IS amazing better then fodera For Sure , im Just Not enjoying the aktive Mode , and im pretty Sure this one would find a better Home . Condition IS Like New . 34 Inch scale Neck trhu construccion Maple Body with quilted Maple top Ebony Board .... Original case In will Accept Trades too Just ask8 points -
Wilcock Mullarkey in the classic vintage white/maple combination (as played by Tim Lefebvre, Me'Shell etc) with Dunlop flats. Still in very good 9+/10 condition. I have gigged it several times but amazingly not managed to put any scratches or dings in it that I can see. Weighs 7.4 pounds. New these are £2650, I believe. I will let it go for £1900 delivered within UK (sorry UK sale only), or £1875 collected from a public space in SW13 London (Barnes). Will come in Fender padded short scale gig bag but will also be well wrapped in bubble wrap and cardboard. Why sell if its so great? Simply put, I am going back to long scale now that my damaged left-hand has largely recovered from horse accident in 2023. I have a substantially less valuable Mustang bass as backup should the need arise for a short scale. Oh and the money would be useful! So no trades, thanks More pics from previous seller's ad below8 points -
I really wanted to give a big shout out to GuitarGuitar for putting on a free Sandberg/Yolanda masterclass and showcase last night. I mean, it was a big old marketing event with the founder Holger Stonjek on the Cajon, but the four-piece they had was very listenable and it was really good fun to hear from the guy who started the company. Yolanda though, what a talent and such a communicator. Really enjoyed hearing about her work touring with Hans Zimmer. One person in the audience even won a Sandberg California bass!!!! Anyway. I'm not on the socials so this is the best way I can think to let people know that it was a really good event, well organised, huge fun to be at, and I am proud to support an employee-owned company that seems to be doing well selling guitars on high streets around the country in a very tough market.8 points
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As you know I've joined a U2 tribute Here's another Adam Clayton bass It has such a low action Weird passive bass and treble controls. What should I do with them, leave them fully up? I'll gig it tonight with a mates band that I'm depping with6 points
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Looking back over this thread we should be able to meet quite a few people. I think the BC members on exhibitor stands are, in no particular order: @Goliath_FX - GoliathFX @Vishyyy - Focusrite on Saturday @skelf - ACG @Manton Customs - Manton Customs @Machines , @Bass Direct - Bass Direct @AndyTravis, @walshy - Vintage Bass Room Anyone I've missed? Those intending to go: @jazzyvee, @Kev, @Rich, @ped, @AlexDelores, @Stub Mandrel, @Jackroadkill, @Wombat, @FJ1200, @Bilbothebassplayer, @tauzero, @Beedster, @tonyf, @Richard R For those visiting on Saturday I suggest meeting up by the stage when Steve Lawson is on at about 2pm. Those on Sunday - sort yourselves out by the GoliathFX stand. 😁 Hope to see some of you there.5 points
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I have to declare a tier 1 fail. I'd always envisaged that when I failed, it would be for a significant and worthy cause e.g. a vintage p-bass. However, it's ended up being for an entirely frivolous and low-level reason. When I put together my bitsa p-bass over 3 years ago, I ended up with a hand-fashioned acrylic control plate as a temporary solution because I couldn't source a steel/chrome one. I always said I'd address that later if and when the right part came available. Well last week, a chap in the Netherlands posted on another thread saying he was making them and I couldn't let the opportunity pass. So, I bought one and it arrived this morning. I'm happy that I've managed to go well over 2 1/2 years without any significant purchases, so I've proved to myself that I'm reasonably GAS resistant. I'm sure I'll be back on the wagon next year and I'm hoping I win the lottery this year so I can get a vintage p-bass during this outage. 😉5 points
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I've just had it confirmed by Patrice Vigier that it's the 16th Passion ii he produced. 👍🏼5 points
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Maybe, but being told you are a dictator (after your country has been invaded by a dictator) , being told to sell your resources to cover weapons given by someone else, derogatory comments about what you are wearing, and seeing what was an ally side with your enemy, I think he did very well not to stick one on him.4 points
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I don't think anything Zelenskyy would have said would have changed what happened today. It was prepared. There was even a TASS (Russian newsagency) reporter in the house. This was performative, pre-planned bullying for an audience of one - Putin.4 points
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We’re here, all set up… Some tweaks for the morning…but. time for a beer and burger with @walshy The M6 was not kind…first pint has evaporated 🤭 Please come and see us, introduce yourselves (we know most of you anyhow, but beer kills brain cells so y’know, help us out 🫣) Xx4 points
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That Vance bloke is a nasty piece of work - made things personal and then Trump joined in.4 points
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He could sell access to Ukraine's minerals to the EU. Or China. Have a bidding war that the US would not be a part of. That pays for a lot of weaponry, and it'd really, really piss Tr**p off. He deserves it after today's embarrassing escalating $hitshow.4 points
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It's addictive. 😀 Well done for taking the first step. Good luck finding a regular supply. 🤣4 points
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Wait, what? There's a dressing room?4 points
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Ah, I remember playing that place.... the door behind the drums leads to the dressing room, which is a static caravan! Full on Alan Partridge and much laughs with our own 'Music For Chameleons' fretless bass shenanigans....4 points
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If the US ends up with tariffs on EU goods (and vice versa) which is starting to look likely. But Starmer secures a trade deal with Trump that avoids a tariff war between the UK and US, and given that we have an excellent trade agreement in place with the EU and with the Trans Pacific nations, then go figure: the UK suddenly becomes a great place to set up shop! Labour's growth agenda could be about to get a massive shot in the arm. Watch this space.4 points
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Fender Precision for sale. This was a limited run purchased from GuitarGuitar, it was a UK Exclusive model for them and retailed at £1350. Made in Japan, Traditional II 50s Precision in 2 Tone Sunburst with Maple Neck. In very good condition and with original gigbag. Looking for £1050 NOW £900 for this one. Based near Yeovil, Somerset. Happy to ship at cost of postage although would always favour a meetup/collection...3 points -
Been thinking about this for a while and then this appears on eBay 28 miles away. Landed it for £599. Sounds HUGE!! I was using an AI Clarus and Ten2ex cab but it wasn't working for me so I added a Phil Jones cab but it still wasn't strong enough for the electric gigs I was doing. Now I am ready for Wembley!!3 points
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Hi all, Up for sale here is my Vintage V900 bass (pretty sure it's a V900!) It's an active bass, small body, nice and lightweight too. I've just put some 'nearly new' strings on it as the ones that were on it probably hadn't been changed in a decade! I've given it a bit of a set up and a battery change as it has sat unused for some years so now the action is nice and low (probably could go lower if you wanted) and it sounds and feels great! I'd say condition wise it's a very solid 8/10 with a few minor zings here and there but all very minor! It'll come with a Voyager branded semi-hard case as seen in the photos. Collection from Essex for £90 or posted (uninsured and at your risk!) for £100. Any questions, please ask.3 points -
Can't believe their career pinnacle hasn't been mentioned.3 points
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Up for sale is this sweet Atelier Z Beta 6 string bass. Top of the line flagship bass from the Atelier Z Shop in Tokyo. If you want a six string JB type look no further. Fretwork, attention to detail, playability and sound is as good as it gets and can stand its ground to any other boutique brand out there. I am the original owner and this bass is in mint condition, like new. Atelier Z have raised their prices so importing a new one with these specs will set you back 4000 Euros and that’s with a weak yen. Need to raise some cash for another project at the moment so I reserve myself to pull this ad down the line. If you have any questions, need more pics etc. just shoot me a pm. Price is 2650 Euros. Shipping within Europe is no problem. Neck: Maple Fingerboard:Maple24F Scale: 34inch Body:Ash 2pc Finish: Transparent sonic blue + matching headstock Bridge: ATELIER Z BB619 Pickups: ATELIER Z JBZ-6 Preamp: Bartolini XTCT Spectrum boost Control: Master Vol, Balance, Master Tone (Pull -> Passive mode), Treble/Bass Weight: 4,57 Kilogramms Original Atelier Z Gigbag + Tools included3 points -
This photo came immediately to mind3 points
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The saddest part about the current geopolitical situation is the biggest challenge that the world faces is climate change and its impact on migration. Instead of spending billions of dollars trying to combat these issues the money is being spent on defence and coming out of aid budgets. Whilst I think that upping defence spending is a long overdue (and a hasty, ill prepared scramble) the long term consequences will have to be addressed at some point. To depressing too contemplate in any depth.3 points
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Following Peter's posts above (@WabiSabi), I went ahead and ordered one of his P-Base control plates, which arrived this morning. Peter was extremely responsive and helpful and there were no difficulties with any of that Brexit nonsense that might be associated with ordering stuff from the EU. It's a really nice quality part and it provides the finishing touch to my earlier bitsa project. 🙂3 points
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That's a pretty robust analysis if you ask me; Brexiteers all shouted for it telling us how much better things were going to be, but very few of them had done their due diligence on how things were actually going to be. Given the state of the EU and the World right now, only history will determine whether Brexit was to the greater good of UK citizens or not (I specifically avoided saying "Whether Brexit was a good decision" because I doubt that the basis for the decision at the time could be described as such in strict terms), but what's absolutely clear is that many of the people driving it actually had no f***ing idea whether it was or not, it was just all about political dick waving with little concern for business/economics/science/security3 points
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This^ We've had Brexit We've had Trump's first term We've had Covid We have Ukraine We have Trump's second term People, organisations, and institutions acting as if it's still 2010 are making themselves irrelevant and leaving worrying vacuums in their place3 points
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Oh my, some real gems there. Unfortunately I have an inverse relationship between my GAS for COG and my CASH for COG. GLWTS 🤘3 points -
Agreed, that’s why my main two precisions are an American Original series and a 2003 AVRI. For me, the extra expense in some areas (like quarter sawn necks and better quality wood matching) and the labour/expertise needed to get the additional level of detail (relicing etc) of a Custom Shop model is a ‘nice to have’ but not my thing. My point originally was more pointed at the people who try and convince themselves that a Mexican standard P is ‘basically the same’ as a CS, which is far from true.3 points
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Mine is a double reverse P. The pickups- dimarzio blades- are not original but they sound phenomenal. The bass was black when I boought it, so I stripped and oiled it and put the new circuit in. Really great bass. I3 points
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A massive turnout for Nicks funeral yesterday, Peterborough Cathedral was full, it showed how respected Nick was, a great fun loving guy sadly missed.3 points
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Back on sale due no show payment!!! Legendary bass from The 80.s for sale Aria sb900 , in great condition with all original electronic, brand new custom pickups by Aaron Armstrong, the bass was fully set up 18 months ago and also fully wheel polished by Flame guitar in sutton , the jack input is a bit noisy when a jack is inserted but this does not affect while you’re playing, the bass come with Aria 80.s original case and a brand new high quality leather strap , no exchange no offer ..Thank you ,UK SALE POSTAGE fully insured INCLUDED,can be try at my home , can be delivered within one hour of Sw London .Please note the price reflect the vintage ,rarity , the custom high quality handmade pickup, the full setup , the original case, the belt and the postage thank you .Jm3 points -
I’ve had a few sales threads on here recently but have been put off adding more by the file-size limitations. Throwing caution to the wind (or at least compromising with the breeze), I thought I’d put up a single consolidated thread instead. All of the pedals are in good condition and I’d be happy to supply further details to those interested. I’ll post using Royal Mail Special Delivery. Broughton Calamity (boxed) - £175 £160 – One of the top three muff pedals I’ve played. Like the Utility Knife, I had this on the same two boards and I’m selling the spare. Wrought Iron Leather & Effects Kaiburr (boxed) - £325 – This was a custom run of one by Wrought Iron (and cost a princely £400 or thereabouts after taxes). It sat as the centrepiece of my sci-fi board but has been replaced by something more sith lordy. This has been recently checked over by Michael Aitken at Aitken Audio and is on top form. COG Custom Solid Snake Blender (boxed) - £90 – bought it because I love COG pedals and because I love Metal Gear Solid. Unusually, it works left to right but I forgive it because it looks cool. It works similarly to an LS-2 and is configured so that the pedal can either run the A Loop, B Loop or A+B Loops. It also has phase switches. Abominable Electronics Throne Torcher - £120 £105 – A nice HM-2 clone I bought for a shoot-out. I’ve gone with an HM-2 variant I waited over a year for, partly on the strength of the wait, so I’m selling the others. Lone Wolf Audio Left Hand Wrath 2.5 (boxed) - £140 £125 – Similar to the Throne Torcher, also bought for a shoot-out. ON HOLD Barefaced Machinist (boxed) - £185 £160 ON HOLD– Bought on here and listing it for what I paid. Bought on the strength of Tim Commerford using it on his demo for his StingRay signature bass and Tom George at COG being involved in its design. COG Custom CMM00 - £250 £220 SOLD – Exceptional dual-amp monster aimed at assisting with obtaining a Royal Blood tone through two fuzzes and a re-housed POG. Outputs for bass, guitar and a combination for those running a single channel. Recently given the once over by Michael Aitken of Aitken Audio (and neighbour of Tom at COG) to replace a scratchy switch so it can purr for a new owner. Works thunderously. Source Audio C4 (£170) SOLD and Disaster Area Micro Pro (£90) SOLD (both boxed) - (or £250 for both) SOLD – A Basschat classic. Includes a USB cable and the Disaster Area Ghost Adapter. Idiotbox WTF (boxed) - £75 SOLD – Easily the maddest pedal I’ve ever played. A more or less uncontrollable noise box that used to sit at the front of the chain on my sci-fi themed board before a rejig. Southampton Utility Knife - £275 SOLD – One of my favourite pedals. A chorus, flanger, phaser and tremolo in one small unit. Josh Broughton had a hand in designing the algorithms. They are extremely difficult to find and I’ve had to import both I own. I had one on two boards, one of which I recently disassembled, so I’m selling the spare. Sushibox Slampegg Bee Pre X - £150 SOLD – A familiar pedal on this sales forum. I’ve sold it a few times. It self-oscillates at certain settings (apparently this is inherent in the design) although I use it behind a buffer and at 12v and it behaves itself for me. I recently sold it on here but the tube became faulty on arrival. It’s visited Michael Aitken and is sporting a new tube. COG Custom F-2 HPF – £90 £80 SOLD – Lovely dual 30 Hz HPF. The static frequency is well chosen and my basses sound great. Having two is a cool and interesting feature. COG TK-421 Mini (boxed) - £348 £250 SOLD – Tom's take on the RAT distortion in mini format. The T-16 and Tarkin are, for me, the best octave and fuzz pedals of this size and I think the same of this distortion. I bought this for £348 in an eBay auction so hopefully someone else will get more of a bargain. Thanks for reading!2 points
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Oh my god it's hideous... I need it2 points
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They're playground bullies who now relish that they get to bully people on the world stage. All that was missing was a wedgie, a bogwash and some "your mum" jokes. There's a European security summit in London this weekend that almost all European leaders, including Starmer and Zelenskyy, will be attending. I'm expecting some interesting developments.2 points
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Zelensky has been fighting a real and brutal war for three years. He not only sees Trump for what he is but is one of the few politicians in the World - possibly the only one - who has the minerals to say it out loud to his face.2 points
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Agreed, but potentially not depressing. A big part of this is about a reset. For a long time the developed World has lived a certain way with a certain set of expectations. We have a simple choice, reset our expectations and learn to live differently - in essence with less material possessions, less convenience, and less instant gratification - or face the consequences. The only upside of the current mess I can see is that it is already forcing some people to think about a reset. Many years ago when I was quite a decent scientist I was asked at a conference what I felt was the best solution to the public health crisis (obesity, diabetes, etc), and I replied that it would take an even more serious crisis such as a massive economic downturn not seen since the great depression of the late 1920s, a war, or a massive change in the social order to do it. The whole bloody room looked at me as if to say "Is that all you've got", but I stand by it. We're facing a crisis that might just end well. Well someone had to bring a note of optimism2 points
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US poultry is not raised in the same standard of conditions as the UK and EU (and elsewhere). Battery/cage farming is standard and the chlorination is done to nuke bugs. It's also why eggs have to be chilled in US as the washing process removes the protective outer layers of the shell.2 points
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Indeed, but it is impossible to know how many other random dates that it did stop2 points
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I didn’t vote for Brexit and I was upset when the (slender) majority went that way. However, I have always believed that the UK would be alright in the end. We will eventually recover from all the ill effects but you have to ask why we would want to put the country through 30 years, of vast extra expense, turmoil, disunity and general misery to come out the other end roughly where we were when we started. The current state of the world order means that we need to integrate militarily, politically and financially with the Europe we recently left, because we can’t count on the USA doing the right thing, or having our back. Effectively we will need to create a whole load of extra treaties and agreements, which will bind us as tightly to Europe as we were when in the EU but with few of the benefits of membership, so really worth all the extra expense and disruption then!2 points
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Streeting seems to be a pragmatist rather than an ideologue. He knows where they need to get to, and what resources are available, and unfortunately a lot of those resources are not within the NHS itself. As someone who is a Labour man, I'm not against using private services where it is cost-effective to do so and where it will improve outcomes and reduce waits. Of course I'd prefer it if Nye Bevan's original vision for the NHS was maintained, but (largely thanks to 14 years of mismanagement) that's not where we are right now and a course correction is required.2 points
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Go to My Attachments, and get deleting fast, we wanna see that head 👍2 points -
Yep, although I’m not a Labour man I like Wes Streeting and am hopeful he can get some things moving in the right direction.2 points
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The Australian system would work better. Basically, it's all free, but if you earn over a particular amount (I think it's AU$97,000 right now - about £48k) you either have to pay up to 1.5% more income tax depending on how much over that amount you pay, or you have to get private insurance. The French system is not much different to the NHS - the main difference is that your contribution to it is itemised on your taxes (as membership of a "mutuelle"). It also comes with (small) co-pays for doctors' appointments. Breaking out NHS funding into a separate line item on your taxes might not be a bad thing, rather than the funding for it just coming out of general taxation. I know you get that pie chart every year from HMRC that shows what percentage of your taxes are going to what, but seeing it as an actual amount might remind people that it's not actually free, just free at the point of access.2 points
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TBH I think the entire EU needs to pivot off their current path. Continued expansion into Eastern bloc nations is ruffling Russian feathers and fuelling domestic far right agendas. Some of Macron’s ideas have been on the money but getting that juggernaut to change direction is pretty difficult. The time for change is now. With the USA going full isolation and conspiracy Europe offers an economic and military oasis of sanity and stability.2 points
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Thanks, yes they really looked after us.2 points
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Great venue for a first gig! Proper stage and decent house PA. Result!2 points
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Covid wreaked havoc on a world that was Just In Time. Old people think young are lazy. The young are disenfranchised not lazy. The food companies are pumping empty calories into people who are addicted to their output. Working in an office is seen as more important and more valuable than being a doctor, nurse, cleaner, cook or farmer. The gold standard measure of being successful is owning a house, with a nice car in the drive and two foreign holidays a year. And Trump is going to solve this by getting people to pray to God and the US flag? People need to get off their Smart Phones, exercise, eat well and protest.2 points
