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    Layla - Derek and the Dominos. Often gets panned on here for some reason , but one of my favourite albums.
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    [quote name='Yank' timestamp='1484732603' post='3217807'] Hejira by Joni Mitchell. I can't stand her voice and that faux hipster poetry. I understand intellectually how revolutionary Jaco's playing was, but it does nothing for me. There! I've insulted two "icons" and feel no remorse. [/quote] Yup, with you on that one. Her voice just makes me run for the mute button. Completely understand her talent and influence, just not for me.
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    Donald Fagen, The Nightfly. Think I'm the only muso ever who doesn't like this. Those irritating 'clever' songs played so perfectly with no soul/feel. Liked early Steely Dan stuff, but then it all ended up sounding like this.
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    Great amps though, and a cracking deal. Hartke do seem to suffer pricewise s/h a bit, and can't understand why. Generally reliable and well made, lots of tone shaping and loud as f*ck, can't see what's no to like.I've had both versions of the 3500, and they were just spot on. For years myself and I suspect lots of others thought they were made in USA, which I believe only very early ones were?
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    Me like....a lot.
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    Just watched an old TOTP from 1983. Great song by The Maisonettes on, 'Heartache Avenue'. Sort of poppy motownish tune with a great middle section / descending bassline. Hadn't heard it in years.
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    And SOLD!!! Thanks.
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    On hold pending the usual.
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    Works with both my GK Neo 410 and also BF Compact.
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    [quote name='Damonjames' timestamp='1484315623' post='3214613'] I'd love to see an rb1001iii LED backlit power button, and a "gain" and "master" control knobs would increase its versatility. [/quote] Agree about the power button. Are n't the 'Level' and 'Woofer' controls serving the same function as gain and master though? Also using the 'Boost' control also helps find the right amount of grit.
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    Fender Precision Lyte bass guitar, in Frost Red (pearlescent really!) It was made in Japan in 1996/7, at the end of the run for this model. Typically it has chrome hardware, and says 'Made in the USA' on the neckplate! It is in excellent condition for a 20 year old bass, with just a few small marks but nothing nasty at all. Neck / frets are great too, and it plays really well with the 'Jazz' sized neck being very comfortable. The P/J pickups and the active tone controls give a wide variety of sounds. Combined with the very light weight (c.7lbs.) this makes the bass a great gigging instrument for pretty much any situation. Comes with a basic gig bag too. Straight sale only thanks as having a cull. £375. Think this is a good price for a quality Japanese bass in excellent condition. Am in Hessle, west of Hull, East Yorkshire. Collection or possible meet up only at the moment please, depending on where / when of course. Apologies for the sideways pic - why does that happen?!! More pics available on request - PM me your email. Full spec below from Fender website. Cheers. Model Name: Precision Bass® “Lyte” Standard Model Number: 025-9500-(Color #) Series: DELUXE SERIES Body: Basswood Neck: Maple Fingerboard: Rosewood (9.5” Radius/241 mm) No. of Frets: 22 Scale Length: 34” (864 mm) Width @ Nut: 1.5” (38 mm) Hardware: Chrome Machine Heads: Gotoh “Mini” Tuners Bridge: Chrome Die Cast Pickguard: N/A Pickups: P Bass (Mid), J Style (Bridge) Pickup Switching: Pan Pot Controls: Master Volume, Pan Pot, 2-Band Active EQ with: Treble Boost/Cut 22db, Bass Boost/Cut 20db Colors: (537) Antique Burst, (555) Frost White, (564) Montego Black, (577) Frost Red (Polyurethane Finish) Strings: Super 7250M, #073-7250-006, (.045, .065, .085, .105) Unique Features: Source: Japan [attachment=235854:P1020518.JPG]
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    Quite a good deal on these here at the moment. http://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Tech-21-Bass-Fly-Rig-Multi-effects-Bass-Pedal/1MK2?utm_medium=display&network=criteo&retargeting_or_placement=retargeting&utm_source=criteo
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    SOLD! Thanks.
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    Then again, for a Beatles fan perhaps - [url="http://www.musicradar.com/reviews/bass/classic-25-electric-bass-guitar-596839"]http://www.musicrada...s-guitar-596839[/url] 25" scale too, might be okay.
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    [quote name='pete.young' timestamp='1483967199' post='3211452'] Check Ebay for a Tanglewood Electric Elf, EB-18 - these are great little basses with 19.75 inch scale length, I bought one for my lad when he was 9. Even a regular short-scale bass will be 30" which is a long stretch for small hands. [/quote] +1 for these. I bought one for myself after sustaining a shoulder accident which meant I couldn't reach a long scale neck, or carry a full size bass for a few months. They are really just a mini-precision, and sound fantastic!! Perfect for what you need I reckon, and not stupid dear either - think mine was around £95 a few years ago, and have occasionally seen them s/h for around £50.
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    I actually prefer front mounted sockets on guitars. You can see what you're doing when plugging / unplugging, plus there's none of that uncertainty when placing the guitar on a stand and the jack makes it unsteady. Also maybe less likely to get knocked/damaged too.
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    Astra estate - had a few now and have all been reliable. Fair bit of room with the back seats in use, loads of room with them down, and a flat load area too. This is crucial as some estates have a 'lip' which means you can't easily unload heavy stuff by sliding it out, it's that lifting action with your arms extended that kills (for me anyway.) Also check the van insurance thing - car derived vans such as Astras and the like should n't be overly expensive.
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    [quote name='SpondonBassed' timestamp='1483805567' post='3210265'] [size=5]TO RETIREMENT AND BEYOND[/size] [size=4]D[/size] [size=3]D[/size] [size=2]D[/size] [size=1]D[/size]! Why limit yourself? I'm all for playing at my own funeral if I can get the undertaker to connect the jump leads to the right bits. [/quote] Should have said my aim whilst doing what I now do is to make it to my retirement age ( as defined by my state pension, currently 66. ) After that, who knows? Can't see me ever not wanting to be in a band, been doing it for 45 years so far.
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    I'm coming up to 59, been a professional bassist for 25 years now. Expected/hoped I could maybe get 10 years doing it before running out of bands / gigs to work with, and never thought I could get away with it for this long!! Thank god for lightweight gear, as shifting kit around has been the bane of my musical life. My back is reasonably okay despite years of humping heavy gear, but an accident means that I have to play the lightest basses I can due to a shoulder injury. I also do lots of travelling, which can be problematic for my body at times. Still doing it though! Would be so chuffed if I could make it to my retirement, so fingers crossed.......
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    [quote name='blue' timestamp='1483761024' post='3209937'] I've been using GK 1001rb's for about 7 years. I still have to search for the "on" button. Blue [/quote] And while we're on with GK amps, is it just me but shouldn't the 4 band EQ from left to right start with the bass pot rather than the treble? Used these great amps for years but still find it strange.
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    Provisionally sold - on hold.
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    TTT
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    [quote name='skychaserhigh' timestamp='1483571265' post='3208449'] No...my amo would not balance on top and it would be unstable ! [/quote] What sort of gigs are you doing where you need amo?
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    [quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1483486897' post='3207686'] I'd be asking myself do they really need changing? They will not corrode and at that tension, even if a bit rough underneath are not going to snap mid gig. They are never going to sound bright like new metal strings anyway so why give yourself a world of potential pain? Sleeping dogs and all that....! Caveat: I have been known to be horribly wrong about all sorts of things however. [/quote] My thoughts exactly. They are starting to feel a touch rough underneath, so was just concerned about longevity etc. Had the uke just over a year, and play it on a gig once a week. It's still holding it's tune too. Think I'll persevere with them a bit longer until I pluck up courage to have a go with replacements. Thanks for your comments.
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    Crikey, didn't know anything about SS Steve before that ^^^^^ This makes interesting reading too. https://www.theguardian.com/music/musicblog/2016/sep/29/seasick-steve-session-musician-ramblin-man-book
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