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cetera

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  1. Sounds to me like they were telling you to look and sound like a generic modern metal bassist. There is more to life than Dingwall and Darkglass.... and you can create your own musical identity in the process. Or maybe they just want your bass to disappear behind the heavy guitars and bass drum.....
  2. I always much preferred Ratt to Crue, Poison, etc.... they just seemed to have the edge on cool riffs and had much better guitarists.
  3. I've known about them/loved them for 10+ years, but I certainly wasn't aware of them at the time. Guy Pratt's vids have brought them to the ears of more people now than ever were fans back in the day. A fantastic album for sure!
  4. Lovely to share the discovery with you, Sir! Both of our lives are that much the richer for it!
  5. One of my fave bands of all time I actually only discovered a couple of years ago...... but their first 4 albums (from 1976 - 1980) are, to my ears, masterpieces. The band is 'Lake' - a German/British rock band with a sound somewhere between Steely Dan, The Doobie Brothers and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Wish I'd known about them earlier.... but I would have been under 10 years old at that time!
  6. I'd say Terry Kath (of Chicago) IMHO. Hendrix was blown away by him too. Had he been in a power trio (like Cream/ Mountain / Experience etc) everybody would be praising his name. However, as an ensemble player in a 7 piece band with a 3 piece brass section his amazing talents have always been underrated (except for by those in the know (Hendrix, Lukather, Walsh, Lynne etc etc).
  7. I believe that's the remainder of the old stock.
  8. Stunner! Congrats and welcome to the club
  9. I've enjoyed each of the 'singles' I've heard on Planet Rock. Nice bass playing on there too... I may have to pick up the CD at some point
  10. This was the cheapest entry level Spector approx 10 years ago. The bassist here has added the pickguard.
  11. You only need one bass....... Nah.... not really!! 😂🤣😂🤣
  12. I much preferred KISS' unplugged performance. It showed that there were real 'songs' and genuine talent behind all the flashbombs and pizzazz....
  13. Me too.... I have interest, but noone making the final bite yet. Fantastic instrument.... and as you say, collectable into the bargain!
  14. Not particularly. I use a good strap.... and the headstock hardware is strong but lightweight.
  15. Just put it on the scales...... nice and lightweight! Weighing in at approx 3.6 kgs / 7.9 Ibs.
  16. Having been a Toy Matinee fan for 15+ years, it's heartening that so many other people are finally discovering their magic. It used to feel like a very special secret..... but it's lovely that it is having a new lease of life. Just a terrible shame that the amazing Kevin Gilbert is no longer around to enjoy it
  17. Not at all..... I found my fingers fell into place naturally and it wasn't a struggle in the slightest!
  18. And then I owned it..... and now Steve Clark has it! Still in the Basschat family
  19. SOLD!! I custom ordered this beauty approx 18 months ago from Bass Direct and I love it..... but, honestly, I'm more of a Spector-man (No way!! Whodathunkit??! lol!) so, regrettably, I've decided to move this on to raise funds for another Spector purchase. This is the much better looking production model DBird that was sadly discontinued, due to legal issues with you know who over the TBird shape.... and bound to become a collectable as a result! Overall condition is 9/10 with just a tiny chip on the body edge (see pics below). I have NO idea how this got there! I've literally played it live ONCE and just used it at home for the rest of the time.... oh well. It's minor and not particularly noticeable. The colourflip finish on this is amazing though! It looks more blue in the pictures below.... but as soon as you move it around it quickly flips to a stunning purple colour.... and looks amazing under stage lights! Here's the official spec. However, I'd add that it is MORE THAN capable of more traditional tones.....despite the spiel selling it on its aggressive, mid range, modern bite/tone Body & Neck The body is Khaya, a Mahogany variety with accentuated mid range and a brighter attack. A 5-piece Maple neck coupled with a heavy-duty truss rod further complements the treble response while ensuring maximum hardiness. Dingwall manufacture has long-been exposed to extreme climate conditions, so they know a thing or two about reinforcing necks! A Pau Ferro fingerboard adds a little extra warmth and a smooth feel to boot. Multi-Scale Design A noteworthy feature of the D-Bird Custom is its multi-scale design. With a 36.25" scale on the low E string and a 34" scale on the G, the higher string tension on the lower strings gives the bass more punch and clarity where it matters most. Fanned frets allow for super-accurate intonation across the entire fingerboard, with their slanted placement suiting the natural resting position of your hand. It may look odd at first, but you'd be surprised at how easy it is to adapt to this type of neck! Hardware & Electronics The D-Bird Standard is triple-loaded with FD-3N passive pickups. The key to their punchy tone is the use of Neodymium magnets; higher output means a more aggressive sound. This lines up nicely with the tonewood combination, with plenty of midrange bite that produces a distinctly modern tone. Controls are volume, a 4-way rotary switch offers a surprisingly broad tonal palette and master tone Dingwall also opted for a traditional jack plate with Switchcraft jack connection to ensure maximum reliability. Slick smoky black hardware is used throughout, with Dingwall Combustion tuners and a specially designed bridge with a custom riser system - increased adjustability and sturdiness all in one. Specifications Body Material: Khaya Mahogany Finish: Polyurethane Neck Material: Maple, 5-Piece Fingerboard: Pau Ferro Fingerboard Radius: 7.5” Scale Length: 36.25" (E) - 34" (G) Carve: Medium Thin C-Shape Reinforcement: Heavy Duty Truss-Rod Nut Width: 45.5mm (1.8") Frets: 20 Fret Size: 'Banjo' Fret Material: 18% Hard Nickel Silver Electronics & Hardware: Pickups: 3 x FD-3N passive pickups w/ Neodymium magnets Controls: Master Volume, 4-Way Rotary Pickup Selector, Passive tone Hardware Colour: Smoky Black Tuners: Dingwall Combustion Bridge: Hipshot Dingwall Solo Input Jack: Switchcraft Other: Custom heavy-duty padded gigbag and toolkit containing allen keys & Dunlop straplocks included. SOLD!! Payment by socially-distanced cash on collection, Paypal (you pay all fees) or Bank Transfer please. NO trades thank you. Courier at buyers choice/cost but I would recommend UPS via Interparcel. Happy to ship in the UK. Any overseas postage will obviously be much more expensive and there will be additional import/VAT etc costs. Please search out my extensive positive feedback thread (link in sig doesn't work) for assurance of a clean, honest transaction. Thanks!
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