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Bass suitable for ~ 8 year old - suggestions please
alyctes replied to dougal's topic in Bass Guitars
I have an Ibanez GSRM-20. Nice little bass, well made, sounds good. Also, Kala make a little electric-style bass ukelele which might suit (BC member bobpalt was selling one a little while back). -
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Peavey Dyna-Bass 1988 USA..Withdrawn for now..
alyctes replied to Beneath It All's topic in Basses For Sale
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I have a Telecaster-style Retrovibe bass. (Actually, I have [i]the[/i] Telecaster-style Retrovibe bass.) Big surprise, it dives like a Premier League striker, because the upper strap button is opposite the15th fret. I experimented with a bag of weights hung on the lower button. It helped, but I gave up when 3lb wasn't enough. So, I want a custom neck plate (not a scratchplate!) for it. I want it to extend behind the neck so that the strap can attach behind the 12th fret. Is there anyone here who can make me one, or can recommend someone who will make one? Thanks!
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All gone. Please remove
alyctes replied to CPBass's topic in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale
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GONE: upgraded Epiphone Thunderbird (Blackbird?) - sell or trade
alyctes replied to alyctes's topic in Basses For Sale
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I have a matt black Epiphone Thunderbird passive 4-string bolt-on I'm not using. It had a few mods when I got it (from BC member Delberthot): strap-button moved to the heel of the neck, upgraded electronics ( I can't recall exactly what they are - Russian capacitors, I think), and blue LEDs on the top edge of the fingerboard, good for playing on dark stages. The pickups are labelled 'DEEP Sixx', I guess they came off a Nikki Sixx Blackbird. I've added a plain white scratchplate and black T/R coverplate (custom made by The Bass Doc). It comes with a decent RokSak gigbag (which actually fits) and a strap which Delberthot extended to handle the new strap button position. I'd be happy to include the old plates as well, if I can find them - which I do not guarantee. I think the old t/r plate has "Gibson" on it. Assessment: The tuners are good, bridge adjustment works, electrics are good, there's very minor buzz when you plug it in but nothing you haven't heard from dozens of other basses. I cannot swear hand on heart that the trussrod works, because I've never tried to adjust it, but I've no reason to think it a problem. There are no dings as far as I can see. There are very minor scratches and scuffs; the worst wear is on the bridge, where the black paint has come away on the three-point screws, and on one of the pup, where the name is somewhat worn off. There is a hole where the upper strap button was before it was moved. The end of the LED set is sharp (above the 20th fret). The neck pocket has been widened slightly (by maybe a millimetre) where another neck has been fitted and removed, and the short edges of the neck pocket are sharp as a result; I tried to take pics of this and couldn't. It is entirely stable as far as I can tell. The add-on LEDs can be temperamental to get going but once they're on they stay on. It would benefit from a setup (I tuned it down a tone to DGCF briefly and haven't lowered the action again - though it's not high). Pics here: [url="http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/alyctes/library/Epiphone%20Tbird?sort=3&page=1"]http://s1295.photobu...d?sort=3&page=1[/url] £140 plus shipping. I'd prefer to ship with the neck removed. Bank transfer preferred.
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SOLD - Double Gig Bag
alyctes replied to enricogaletta's topic in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale
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I bought David's friend Gerry's Retrovibe Vantage 4. Excellent comms (despite Gerry being on holiday... , efficient and conscientious. Highly recommended Thanks David
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One hopes not.
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Interesting to read the comment about using a longbow bag. "[Seller] use/recommend a recurve longbow bag available for around $35 at any archery supply outlet, or right here on Ebay- The brand name on mine is 'NEET' which is apparently an industry standard.. They offer the same protection, and ease of transport as a 'real' bag, but at 1/4 the cost."
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SOLD - OLP lined fretless for quick sale!!!!!! Needs to go
alyctes replied to marcus bell's topic in Basses For Sale
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nothing
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I'm going for the Westone Rail, for production-line basses. I hae no idea about the top-end stuff, but for me that comes down to which piece of wood has the nicest grain; which is in the eye of the beholder.
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now sold
alyctes replied to anDy LAKIN's topic in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale
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Warwick Corvette Standard Active Bass valuation
alyctes replied to Matthauke's topic in eBay - Weird and Wonderful
Okay, definitely in the wrong place. You should probably - (a) post a "what's this worth" thread in the 'Bass Guitars' forum here: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/forum/16-bass-guitars/"]http://basschat.co.u...6-bass-guitars/[/url] - that will give you some idea of the market price. - (b ) have a look and a search in the 'Basses For Sale' forum here: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/forum/19-basses-for-sale/"]http://basschat.co.u...asses-for-sale/[/url] - that will also help you to set a price. - (c ) post a For Sale thread, with pics (or a link to them on, say, Photobucket) and a good description (including the actual model - "Warwick" doesn't tell us much . If you set the price too high, then nobody will buy it. So, price high and be prepared to reduce the price till you get takers. Be aware that you MUST post a price - this is not an auction site - and that there is a £20 fee to sell anything valued above £50 (I think). (If you're really not sure what model it is, post pics and ask for help. Someone will be able to tell you.) Good luck with your sale -
[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1366715377' post='2056263'] Please don't make it flash. Otherwise I'll have to add it to the items I'm currently blocking off Basschat. [/quote] +1
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I think the mods do an excellent job, generally. I've no complaints (apart from the GAS...) and I'll happily stump up the £20 some time soon. Also, I think the existence of this thread is a sign of the general health of the forum.
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From what I hear, Mozart was an insufferable tosser.