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These basses are fantastic! I feel bad for you having to sell it! -
What's the collective noun for JMJ Mustangs? -
Playing gigs sitting down. Pop/funk covers band. Acceptable?
bassist_lewis replied to solo4652's topic in General Discussion
I had back issues last year and played sitting down for around 6 months, I just used an Ikea folding chair. No one seemed to mind, and I was playing soul/pop covers and my own jazz trio. I kind of preferred it coz it meant my ears where right next to my amp! FWIW I went to a physio who gave me some exercises and started doing weights at the gym. Fixed my back issues. -
Has anyone been able to fit their Mullarkey with an Xtender of any sort? The hole is 16mm and from what I can tell the Hipshot ones (I'm looking at the ultralite ones) are either 15 or 17mm. cheers
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You'd think they'd have a forum where they share and compare scams ๐
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NEW REVERB SCAM ALERT!!! Got an 'offer' (of the listed price) from an account called "Your Shop is Blocked": ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฟ ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐น๐น๐ฒ๐ฟ, ๐ช๐ฎ๐ฟ๐บ ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด๐ ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฏ ๐ฆ๐ฒ๐น๐น๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐๐๐๐ถ๐๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ ๐ง๐ฒ๐ฎ๐บ! โ ๏ธ ๐ข๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐๐๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐๐๐๐ฒ๐บ! ๐ด ๐ฌ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ถ๐๐ฒ๐บ ๐ต๐ฎ๐ ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐ฒ๐ป ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐ถ๐ฑ ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ ๐ฏ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฏ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ, ๐ฏ๐๐ ๐ฎ๐ ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ณ๐ถ๐น๐ฒ ๐ถ๐ ๐ป๐ผ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฒ๐ฑ, ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ถ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐บ๐ฝ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ถ๐น๐ ๐๐ป๐ฎ๐ฏ๐น๐ฒ ๐๐ผ ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ฝ๐ ๐ป๐ฒ๐ ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฝ๐ฎ๐๐บ๐ฒ๐ป๐๐ ๐ณ๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐ฏ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ. โก๏ธ ๐ง๐ผ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ฒ๐ถ๐๐ฒ ๐ป๐ฒ๐ ๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ ๐ถ๐ป ๐๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐ฝ๐ฟ๐ผ๐ณ๐ถ๐น๐ฒ, ๐ณ๐ผ๐น๐น๐ผ๐ ๐๐ต๐ฒ ๐น๐ถ๐ป๐ธ ๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐ ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ป ๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ณ๐ผ๐ฟ๐บ ๐ฎ ๐๐ถ๐บ๐ฝ๐น๐ฒ ๐๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ณ๐ถ๐ฐ๐ฎ๐๐ถ๐ผ๐ป:https://reverb.offer5691.com/528804573941 Clicking on the account the offer is from, an error message appears saying the account is disabled.
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These are pretty rare, they were only available around 2005/6, and this one is in very good condition (I've only used it couple of times at home). I have the original box and instruction manual, see pics for condition. Will consider trades for other octavers (especially 3Leaf Audio, if you're willing to part with it!) or drives/fuzzes. ยฃ5 postage. -
Of the five basses I own there are two that haven't gotten much attention for the couple of years, the Callowhill MPB and the Acinonyx, but I have no intention of moving them on. The Callowhill was my main bass when I was playing full time, and the builder (Tim Cloonan) died about a year after I got it. Despite the fact I have been asked to name my price on a couple of occasions there are too many memories tied up in it to sell. And I just like the Acinonyx. I got it for about half what they go for now and I like the very particular thing it does (which is exactly why it doesn't get played much!) I keep the basses I like and sell the ones I don't.
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The Short Scale Bass Appreciation Society!
bassist_lewis replied to Baloney Balderdash's topic in Bass Guitars
I've used 100 and 105s on most if not all of my basses (all short scales) and not felt either was better or worse. I did feel that stainless steels had odd overtones above the 7th fret, but that could be a twisted string or that particular bass (Callowhill). I'd try stuff and see what gets closest to the sound in your head. -
The Short Scale Bass Appreciation Society!
bassist_lewis replied to Baloney Balderdash's topic in Bass Guitars
LaBella do a set of flats specifically for the through-stringing the Mustang. think they're called FL-MUS or MUS-FL. I've got some on my JMJ, great strings. -
Not sure where you're based but you can get short scale D'Addario Nickels here: https://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/collections/bass-guitar-string-sets/products/daddario-exl170s-nickel-wound-45-100-bass-guitar-strings-short-scale?_pos=4&_fid=8a1319f85&_ss=c Finding the right strings can take a lot of time, experimentation and money, but it is worth figuring out what gauge, construction and material you like. Strings Direct is probably has the most options, though bass Direct has a decent selection. Personally, my favourite strings are (currently) Dunlop steel flats (haven't tried their rounds yet).
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The Short Scale Bass Appreciation Society!
bassist_lewis replied to Baloney Balderdash's topic in Bass Guitars
Pretty sure Viv has said he took a lot of inspiration from Shergold. -
The Short Scale Bass Appreciation Society!
bassist_lewis replied to Baloney Balderdash's topic in Bass Guitars
Update on the E string intonation: I swapped it for a spare Dunlop flat I had lying around and intonation (and tone) are markedly improved! Maybe that's why they're so expensive! -
The Short Scale Bass Appreciation Society!
bassist_lewis replied to Baloney Balderdash's topic in Bass Guitars
I also have an Acinonyx and a Callowhill ๐คช -
The Short Scale Bass Appreciation Society!
bassist_lewis replied to Baloney Balderdash's topic in Bass Guitars
I've been the proud owner of a Serek MW2 5-string and a Wilcock Malarkey 4 for about a week now, so I can finally answer this question. I'll outline the similarities and differences, though ultimately I don't think anyone could go wrong with either. First off, build quality is top notch on both (another user commented on sharp edges on the Wilcock but Viv seems to have addressed this). No high frets, no sharp edges, no gaps at the neck join (Serek is a set neck). The necks, aside from being a 4- and 5-string, are quite different. the Serek is a much deeper C-shape (don't know about the MW 4s), while the Wilcock is just a bit shallower than my JMJ, but doesn't feel like a toy. The Serek pickups are louder, which is to be expected from Nordstrands, but input gains on amps are a thing. I've found that the Serek can get a very low action with out any 'snap' (I prefer a medium action, so my 'low' may be higher than yours), while the Wilcock will get that 'snap' more easily. My only gripe about the Wilcock is I can't get the E string intonated perfectly (its 20-30 cents out), so I'm going to replace the screw in the bridge saddle. I don't think anyone would be disappointed with the quality of either instrument, the only thing that will push you one way or another is your personal preference. You can easily try a Wilcock at the Bass Gallery (that's where I first played one), Sereks aren't as easy to try out, though not impossible. -
The Short Scale Bass Appreciation Society!
bassist_lewis replied to Baloney Balderdash's topic in Bass Guitars
Played my first Wilcock over 2 years ago and finally placed an order last year. Arrived today. Its awesome! Only had a short noodle on it but its sounds killer, love the 'bridge' pickup, getting used the mudbucker, but overall it plays great and its PINK! -
I played a support slot in Nice 'n' Sleazy's in Glasgow for some London band. Their gear was absolutely insane. Guitarist had a Suhr stack (never seen one before or since), keyboardist had 2 Nords, full in-ear rack system. The place was just about empty apart from our singer's 5 pals. Anyway, the other band turned out to be Rag 'n' Bone Man. I also supported Candi Statton at that boat venue in Glasgow.
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I got a message from this exact user on my last 3 listings within an hour of them going live. The request to complete the transaction off the site is a dead giveaway.
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Does a Low B really work on sub 34โ scales?
bassist_lewis replied to Dazed's topic in Bass Guitars
That was the one factor I missed: your own ears! -
Does a Low B really work on sub 34โ scales?
bassist_lewis replied to Dazed's topic in Bass Guitars
I have a 30" scale Serek Midwestern 5 and the low B is great, possibly the best I've had, and I've owned 34 and 35" basses. Before I got ym first short scale 5er (Callowhill) I did a LOT of research into scale length and the effect it has on the quality of a low B. The bottom line is that scale length is only one of several factors that contribute to a great sounding B string. The overall construction of the bass - neck material/dimensions, how it's built (1/2/3/5 piece etc), the quality of the neck joint and even just the properties of the piece(s) of wood used - all have an impact on the sound. I believe Jake Serek gets two bits of flat sawn wood and glues them together in such a way as to create the same effect and stability of quarter sawn. In the past Alan at ACG has used carbon inserts to add stiffness to his short scale 5er necks. The string you use will also make a difference, but there don't seem to be hard and fast rules as to what strings work best, though a lot of players are finding that a lower gauge is (counter-intuitively) better. Electronics have some impact, but they will just enhance what is already there. They won't compensate for a bad B. What I did find interesting was a story from Spencer Lull (I think) of Mike Lull bass/guitars on a the SBL podcast (somewhere on YT). They once built a 34" scale 5 string bass and the B was awful. No one understood exactly why, but it wasn't good enough to sell, so they just rebuilt it (poor buyer was made to wait!). My takeaway is that every builder has their methods of getting a good B, regardless of what scale length they work with, but even then there's an element of chance/magic/je ne sais quoi when it comes to getting a great B. Hope that helps! -
Post your pedal board - Basschat style!!
bassist_lewis replied to dudewheresmybass's topic in Effects
They don't fit otherwise! -
Post your pedal board - Basschat style!!
bassist_lewis replied to dudewheresmybass's topic in Effects
As we're doing shelves now -
Post your pedal board - Basschat style!!
bassist_lewis replied to dudewheresmybass's topic in Effects
What are those along the top??? I'll be uploading my shelf pic imminently -
These are really beautiful and solidly built boards. People always comment on it whenever I take it out gigging. Lots of space for pedals on the top deck and underneath (see pics/specs below), and comes with loop-side velcro attached. Selling as I'm downsizing to a smaller setup. The board has three Connector Box 'holes' that are very easy to swap over. Currently it only has jack and XLR outs (I plugged straight into a tuner), but you can get other modules from the Schmidt Array site. Sale includes the lid (stickers will be removed before posting), light and gig bag. Specs: 350 mm wide hybrid "flat top" / two level pedalboard โข the upper deck is 105mm deeper than our standard decks and therefore has space for two rows of pedals. It is mounted on locking hinges, so it remains in the vertical position when opened and has ball latches underneath to lock it in the closed position when down โข the front area is prepared for you to install various different switching systems. โข the angle of the upper deck is ergonomically designed for foot switching comfort โข the inner area also has space for power supplies and pedals โข top deck and the inside floor are finished with high quality Velcro โข the side panels are finished with rubber to grip the stage and also to act as protection and Lid location โข Supplied with 1 x IEC power socket (male outside/female inside) Pick up from Edinburgh would be ideal, but can meet up at a reasonable distance. Delivery to mainland UK and Europe is ยฃ60. -
Post your pedal board - Basschat style!!
bassist_lewis replied to dudewheresmybass's topic in Effects
Love me a Jive, and the new paint work (have to resist buying every time I see one)
