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For sale Fender Custom Shop Relic! The Custom Shop 1957 Journeyman Relic Precision Bass takes you straight back to the original era of the bass that started it all. Its lightweight alder body features comfortably deep contours and a "Journeyman" Relic lacquer finish, which imparts the appearance of years of aging and light use without heavy wear and tear. The tinted quartersawn maple neck has a finely sculpted '57 "soft V" profile, topped by a 9.5"-radius fingerboard with American Vintage frets and a bone nut. Other premium features include a hand-wound 1957 Precision Bass pickup, gold anodized aluminum pickguard, vintage controls and hardware, Custom Shop certificate of authenticity and tweed case. Available in Aged White Blonde, Price 2950 euros.8 points
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The issue with the setup was sorted at the time, and we had good communication with the customer. There is a link to the shipping information on our website, costs are hard to declare as it varies a lot for different territories. We can all give good advice, and we all have our different ways of working, thats just human nature We try to be as competitive as we can on our prices, we really do. I think its worth mentioning again that we are just 3 people running a shop, including the social media, photography, videography, all communication etc, it is a very busy atmosphere, and we are actually debating whether to start opening the showroom with appointments to help with 1 on 1 customer service (which raises the level we can provide, especially when we are a 'man down'). Thank you again for your comments, they all help for us to grow and constant improve the shopping experience.6 points
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I bought this beauty before I had the stroke. Bought as ‘Old New Stock” from Rich tone music. It’s Passive, 35” scale, Neck Through construction and a dream to play, and it’s Black strung with DR Black Beauties never gigged. I decided to regress back to 34”. I have both an unlined Fretless and Fretted both 34”, my needs are met. Yours for £425.00 delivered in a hard case that has canabalised internals but will fully protect the Bass. £395.00 collected. I would consider a Head/Cab as a part part ex Better snaps on request.4 points
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I placed this order quite some time ago, so long ago in fact that I don’t even have the original email chain with all of the details on it. I did ask Jon to ping the spec back to me so I can share it with everyone, but this beauty arrived today. It’s not the first lavish spec Shuker I’ve owned, so I know how good his work is, but this is quite something. The preamp/pickup combo is fierce, a really biting tone. Soon as I get Jon to send the spec back to me I’ll share!4 points
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4 34 Anything else is attention seeking or trying to be clever 🤣4 points
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Better grounding from 1973 on as it's not relying solely on the poor contact with the aluminium shielding since wires are now soldered to the ground @Steve Browning. The capacitor is simply easier to solder and less prone to grounding a lug from 1973 on, hence a quicker installation time and a more reliable wiring.4 points
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DeArmond by Guild JetStar Bass - 1999 Model, made in Korea. I bought this stunner for a live project that I thought would ideally want something really different looking & eye catching (I love the colour!) - but, of course, that band dissolved before it got to the stage of playing gigs! 🙈 Redundancy means that...I must 'thin the herd' and much as I love it - this one needs to go! It has a mahogany body with a stunning Metallic Blue gloss finish with 2 single coil pickups and set neck, with very good build quality, lightweight and features the unique 1960's JetStar shape, bound neck and distinctive bird headstock inlay. It has 2 x vol and a single tone control. Knobs: the originals that were on it when I bought (featured in most of the photos) were a bit scruffy & I didn't think they were bling enough, so I replaced them with some gold Gibson style speed knobs (first two photos) - which I think look loads better. But I will, of course, include the original knobs too. The bass has light scuffs and marks in places (please see photos!) but is in generally very good condition for a 25 year old bass! It plays really nicely with a superb low action (42mm approx nut width). Collection & inspection is definitely OK (NN13). But I can ship if required - I don't have a case, but it will be well packaged and boxed for shipping.3 points
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Ampeg SVT-II Pro Premiere Edition + SVT212AV (Upgraded) + Flight Case - Ex Frank Turner I purchased the this lovely SVT-II - number 119 of 250 made as their Pro Premiere Edition - from Tarrant Anderson of Frank Turners band. This amp was on there first four albums and has toured extensively. When I bought it - it had been in storage - so I cleaned it up and all seems well. It runs quietly and sounds incredible with 300W of warm tube power as to be expected - the sale also includes its touring flightcase (as pictured). I believe these amps were made between 1988 and 1993. I also include the 4ohm SVT212AV - this has been upgraded with Precision Devices Drivers - and they sound fantastic. I bought this rig for some recordings but Im only using it in church now - so its potential power is rather underutilized!! Cash on collection from Gloucestershire please.3 points
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Some people can't rise above their ego unfortunately! I'm having the same problem with my current band. The drummer is passionate and professional, we dissect every gig and practice on the drive home for the purpose of continuous improvement, egos removed. Yet the singer and guitarist get their knickers in a twist and take any suggestion as a personal attack. Very frustrating and I hope you find a group that respects your commitment to the craft 🤟3 points
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Jon has kindly sent me the spec 32" scale 24 frets 45mm nut width 17.5mm string spacing at the bridge 20.5mm neck depth at the 1st fret 22.5mm at the 12th shallow c carve laminated maple neck 5A roasted maple laminated (i've picked the best piece i have, its stunning) wenge stringers scarf angled headstock, roasted maple with wenge accent matching headstock facings front and back, matching body finish Indian rosewood fretboard two way truss rod carbon fibre reinforcement stainless steel fretwire 3mm luminlay side markers No inlays satin neck lacquer Schaller M4 light tuners brass nut black walnut body figured drop top, 5A flamed sycamore black contrasting veneer between top and body pink / red stain then tint polyester base coat satin topcoats 1/2" body edge roundover ABM bridge Schaller s-locks Aaron Armstrong MM & stacked single coil. MM switchable series / single / parallel. John East Unipre 4 knob. Vol / balance stack, mid / mid freq stack, Treble / Bass stack, passive tone. Active / passive switching.3 points
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Funny how some ‘big’ names from 15-odd years ago (Snow Patrol, Supergrass, Franz Ferdinand, Fatboy Slim, Scissor Sisters) have fallen so far down the bill.3 points
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Today's job was to fit one of those two LHZ-03 preamps that arrived yesterday into the 2018 Euro LX4 Zebrano. The cavity was as it left the factory. untouched. It's the adjustable TonePump. The pickups are EMGs however they don't have the quckfit or "flying" leads, so it's a bigger soldering exercise to install the LHZ than with the other connectors. It's a bit fiddly and you need to know how to joint wires, but the instructions are amongst the best I've seen and the whole product is beautifully engineered. This is the second one I've done, the first was a month or so back to replace a Mk1 non-adjustable TP. This was exactly the same installation. In answer to the question on where the other one that arrived yesterday is going, you'll have to wait a while but hopefully it'll be worth while as it'll be part of a full electrics swap out in a Euro LX5 that is going to lose its non-adjustable TP, 40DC soapbars and get a 40P5 and a 40J. The LHZ-03 has been very much like a good airfryer for me; once you've had one, you can't live without one. Now I need to find out what to do with old TonePumps and whether there's a market for them. If anyone needs any help putting in an LHZ, I'm more than happy to help.3 points
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I'm looking forward to playing with Duran Duran/Spandau Ballet tribute show 'From Gold to Rio' at St Austell Keay Theatre tomorrow (Friday) and at the Warners Hotel 'Littlecoate Hall' near Hungerford on Saturday3 points
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Impulse responses date back to 1999 when Sony's DRE-S777 digital convolution reverb was first released. These units were very pricey. If you have a convolution plug-in in your DAW you can load IR's into it. Our purposes for the guitar and bass community, are generally for speaker simulation. Red Wirez was the first company I remember offering commercial IR's and a loader for sale. Here is an old Premier Guitar interview with Mike of Red Wirez where he explains what they are and how they are used. They have some nice bass cab IR's. While you can make a digital EQ curve that is beyond the capabilities of an analog hardware EQ and use it as an IR, technically it's not quite the same thing. An IR of a mic'd speaker cab also has time and phase information whereas a digital EQ does not have that information.3 points
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Depping on a gig on Friday, rehearsing this afternoon, given the set list late last night!!! I know about 25 of the 30 songs, but most of the arrangements are new to me and not straight forward! I got some scribbled notes. We'll see how it goes. Should be interesting!3 points
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The one in natural looks slightly better, but that black one is just wrong! Yes, that would bug me too.3 points
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Trickfish Bullhead .5K head Tr208 Cab Tr112 Cab This will almost certainly be a mistake but I've got my eye on something and need the funds... This is a killer set up. The head is very loud, and very clean and the EQ is particularly good. It's difficult to make it sound bad. Either cab by it's self is plenty loud enough for most gigs but the two together are excellent. I saw someone online compare it to running through a Neve 1073 and a big pair of expensive studio monitors and it's not far off! (I'm talking my self out of it) There are some signs of ware but nothing that ruins the aesthetic too much. It's all in the pictures. Collection only.2 points
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Fantastic condition 2nd Gen Sire V7 5 string in stunning metallic Burgundy, originally bought from Andertons, now surplus to requirements as have just purchased something else. Looks absolutely gorgeous and used mainly for home and studio. There are just the tiniest of scratches to the top coat near the string thru holes on the back which you will find hard to see and a slight scuff near the jack socket. Just being up front. Sounds and works as it should and great value at this price. I have an older but decent soft case to go with it. You are welcome to try it out in Poole, Dorset or could possibly do a meet up. Many thanks for looking. I now have a proper box so can arrange a courier at cost. Sire blurb: PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Sire have made serious waves in the bass market in recent years and have rightfully earned massive praise for their all-encompassing range. Their collaboration with world-renowned jazz and funk bassist Marcus Miller has produced a range of exceptionally high-quality instruments that far exceed their price point. We here at Andertons believe that Sire are the best bass brand we have seen in the last twenty years! That’s a bold statement for sure, but you know a product is good when all the staff own one! Unlike a lot of other guitar companies that outsource their work, Sire own the factory in which their basses are built. This means cheaper production and full control over the quality of the instruments from start to finish. It goes without saying that we QC check each and every Sire bass that comes through our doors, but we are always blown away by how little tweaking is required because they’re always set up so well from the factory! The Sire Marcus Miller V7 2nd Generation sits in the middle of the V Series. Its versatility makes it a great option for an array of different techniques, genres and playing styles. At this price point, its build quality is unrivalled too. A one-piece, Canadian Hard Maple neck offers excellent stability, while simultaneously enhancing tonal sustain and reducing vibration loss. Its comfortable too, thanks to the rolled fingerboard edges and 9.5" fingerboard radius. Whether you're just starting out, or you're an experienced player, you won’t want to put the V7 down! At the heart of the V7 is a set of signature Marcus Miller Super-J Revolution pickups, which are made using American plain enamel coils. Drawing inspiration from ‘60s J-Bass pickup spacing, these pickups have a clear, defined sound with plenty of thump! An onboard 3-band EQ has also been thrown into the mix, giving you complete control over your sound, with both passive and active settings available. Key Features Rolled Fingerboard Edges – Typically only found on high-end basses, rolled fingerboard edges enhance the overall comfort and playability of the neck and make it easier to play. What’s not to like?! Marcus Miller Heritage-3 Preamp – An onboard 3-band EQ with active and passive settings puts plenty of tone tweaking options at your fingertips. Marcus Miller Super-J Revolution Pickups – This signature set of pickups is preferred by Marcus Miller himself, offering up a host of great bass tones for a range of playing styles and genres. J-Bass Body – This iconic, tried and tested body shape is incredibly comfortable to play. Body contours allow the bass to sit comfortably against your body when playing either standing up or seated. Marcus Miller Modern-S Bridge – This classic bridge set up ensures optimal intonation and tuning stability, whilst maximising the transfer of sound energy to the pickups.2 points
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Reluctant sale but due to an emergency, we are moving house so looking for a quick sale on this beautiful American Vintage II Precision Bass. Fitted with LaBella 760FS. Great action and setup by the folks in the Gallery. Changed pickup covers to cream white, still using the same Pure vintage pickups. Installed Dunlop Straplok. I’ll throw in a levys leather strap with the mount attached. Also installed the ashtray bridge cover and drilled holes for the neck pickup cover. Neck pickup covers, original black pickup covers and thumb rest will be included. Weight is 3.9kg with the ashtray cover. Pics here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-5MxIxZi1cj0uVv32OJ0iTrgmAog_ZFj Bought brand new from the Gallery for £1899 Only thing I don’t have is the hard case as I sold it to a fellow basschatter here thinking I’d never part with this. But needs must so I have to let go of most my bass gear. I can get one again when all is sorted. For pickup only at SW19 area. Open to sensible cash offers just to move this on. Any questions, feel free to message me.2 points
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I wouldn't go to Glastonbury again no matter who played although this year's lineup is tempting it's not worth the ticket price to me. I don't like the mountains of litter mashed in to every inch of the ground, the enormous size of the site, the smell and the ticket price. I go to smaller festivals now which are half the price and much nicer atmosphere and cleaner.2 points
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You can definitely fit both. I've been in multiple bands on saxes and bass. Rehearsals every night of the week! I was younger then. Now I grumble about having to rehearse in person and not on jamulus.2 points
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This is key. People can list and advertise instruments for whatever price they like, but finding out what they actually sell for is what's important (and not that easy). eBay, shops and even our own Marketplace are full of stuff that is priced high and sits there for months. I've always reckoned on approximately half new retail for something that isn't vintage or particularly desirable when buying or selling.2 points
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I've had a couple of these over the years (cherryburst and acquaburst) and they're lovely little basses - quite slender and relatively light. They also balance relatively well (for an Alembic). It's a good way to get into Alembic's filter system. Those I've owned were extremely well-built and solid - perhaps not quite as refined as the more expensive models, but very playable and classy, with piano-like tones on tap (as you'd expect). This looks like a lovely example, and especially so given its age2 points
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Oh I miss it, but my back doesn’t 😂 But this was one hell of a rig 😍2 points
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Thanks people for the advice. I followed some of it and I also started consciously working on pulling my shoulders back and making sure I don't drop my chin down whilst doing the things - typing, looking at screens etc. And whilst playing. I just ran through a set with minimal discomfort, so I think I might be on the right lines. I also booked a physio. I 'sledded' down the stairs about a year ago on my back (unintentionally) and that can't have helped!2 points
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“Broadcast live on Friday 28th November 1985, plus the songs they carried on playing when the show went off-air after transmission”. On YouTube. Go watch it. Michael Burnett playing a Stingray that sounds amazing. What a player. What a singer. What a band! Eyes right!2 points
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I was really interested in these until I saw the pickguard…shocking2 points
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Thanks, Deserves a Bump... I'm outside with a short coffee and the bong in the sunshine... So Nice. Got to get my Son going again on his 24Tet @Andyjr15152 points
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This. Or failing that, something dating from 1980-2000 with a 'Wal' logo on it.2 points
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I think at least 75% of all basses are four string, probably 80% of those 34 inch.2 points
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While you're in there, your future self will thank you if you junk the existing socket and replace it with a switchcraft or pure tone one.2 points
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Yes that’s my old bass. I’d do anything to be reunited with it!! I was hard up years ago and had to sell it, not a clue where it is now. Still waiting on Jon confirming specs back to me, soon as he does I will share. Gmail is absolutely terrible for storing sent items, so I can’t find the original email exchange.2 points
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As a cellist, I'm safe... it's the trombone players you have to watch2 points
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...the Keen Ocean transformer Polar have got listed on ebay is for 400rb mk3 and mk4, also backline 600 models. The amp repairer I use used one in my old 400rb mk2 to convert a US model to UK voltage. It worked fine but it involved drilling a hole for the toroidal transformer. Just a heads up if anyone wants to keep it as a spare. If you can find a backline 600 they're also useful for the same reasons....decent amps in their own right.2 points
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I just wanted to say I have been working on reading guitar parts recently and am making progress. I bought five books of reading studies in January and read through all of them in about three weeks (600+ pages inc. Sor, Guiliani, the Leavitt Advanced Reading book etc). The skill of reading is a massive enhancement to your capacity to learn. It's not about reading gigs, it's about opening doors.2 points
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My dad just called to ask what gauge strings I put on his EB3 last time I restrung it. Apparently they're starting to sound a bit dead, which is hardly surprising given that I last played that bass in 2003.2 points
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Having had a few basses that have gone through the Shuker workshop and then subsequently sold them on, I would say, generally, that the work done doesn't command a higher price for the instrument but it does create more buyer appeal and some differentiation. What it really helps with, which is quite unusual nowadays, is to make the "try before you" type sale easier for the seller as all that work should make it play as well as it can. Unlike say, an aftermarket pickup, which has a tone that is subjective to each person, good fretwork, proper set up, intonation etc is absolute. The wonderful Paul Richards of Milehouse Studios regularly points out that a pro set up with some fretwork nowadays costs more than all the budget-end guitars but it generally transforms them into instruments that you could have a career with. I'm very much in agreement with this post in that I prefer stock and then do it myself (or get a pro) so I understand the history. I'm always happy to help someone out who's looking to improve a cheap instrument. The tools are there and I know how to use 'em. 😊2 points
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Anyway, yes, we had a gig yesterday and despite polishing my DMs earlier in the day I didn't take a photo of them. In fact I didn't take any worth posting. A new venue for us in Nuneaton. This is probably the 10th place we've played in the town and it's all been organic, word of mouth - which is nice. We had a few in from another venue we play not far away, which was also nice. It was quite a large pub so we were glad of the extra people. Low ceiling and carpet made for a slightly different "on stage" sound to normal, suppressing the top end, but I've played my Rumble for long enough to trust that it will still project a good tone out to the audience. The drummer even removed some of the gaffer tape damping from his cowbell 😂 Anyway we went down well, and they did the usual trick of waiting until the last song to start dancing and then wanting us to carry on all night. At least we left them wanting more. That's our last one for a few weeks - our guitarist is off touring the UK and Germany with Martin Turner (ex Wishbone Ash) through March and April. We just have the odd gig or two in the gaps. I'm looking forward to some free weekends to crack on with the garden and my VW camper (1979 aircooled late bay).2 points