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Again, still nothing to do with Gibson upping prices across the board. They’ve clearly decided that their market is the well off 50 year old or over with little or no interest in anyone else. Now that Epiphone are regularly over £1000 as well, there is nothing to encourage youngsters to want to try the brand. I know that long term Mesa employees don’t want to hear it, but your new overlords belong in the same category as Darth Bezos. £900 for a 350W amp is taking the piss, no matter what country it is in.
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I didn’t say gone up compared to the USA. Gibson do have form for massive price rises across their brands with no perceived increase in quality or features. Their “entry level” Les Paul (Studio) hit £1500 before it was discontinued this week. I went to try a few about a year ago, and actually bought a LTD EC-256 for £400 instead as it was better in every way.
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The guitar stuff has gone up amazingly too. It's almost like a litigation hungry, over priced guitar builder is in change now…
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When THAT person steps into your band!
fretmeister replied to warwickhunt's topic in General Discussion
I bet he can only gig on a Tuesday lunchtime.- 17 replies
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PSA: Cheap deal on Mark Bass CMD 102P combo.
fretmeister replied to fretmeister's topic in Amps and Cabs
I was really tempted by one 1 on eBay the other week. It went for about £375! I should have bought it. -
I have the same issue with La Bella flats, especially when my hands are sweaty. The low tensions were worse! On the Deep Talking Flats I have solved it… before I install them I give them an extensive rub down with Wet & Dry paper to rough them up. It makes a big difference. I wouldn’t have bothered if I didn’t like their tone so much. Dunlop make some good medium scale flats. They fit fine on a Mezzo. Eye wateringly expensive though.
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How many of us are in bands that have broken up?
fretmeister replied to Jonesy's topic in General Discussion
That reminds me of Mika Hakkinen a bit. Technically he’s still on sabbatical from Formula One but hasn’t heard when he’s coming back! -
Those new prices! Ha ha hahahahahaha I really wanted a TT-800 but they can jog on now.
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The Short Scale Bass Appreciation Society!
fretmeister replied to Baloney Balderdash's topic in Bass Guitars
Me too. I'm a 40-100 on a long scale, but 45-105 at least on a shortie. -
Another vote for Newtone. Measure up the entire instrument and they'll make you a Steel or Nickel round, with either a round or hex core. Choice is yours. Very nice strings.
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Which companies are dead to you?
fretmeister replied to Jean-Luc Pickguard's topic in General Discussion
Wampler pedals. Once upon a time they put out a book about effects. The book contained cut & pasted copy from a much smaller pedal maker to which Wampler had no involvement. They didn't even give credit to the original author, let alone pay them any money. No hint was given that the prose didn't belong to Wampler. The original prose was very specific to the original author. Other pedal makers such as the genuine legend Analogue Mike from Analogman quoted some of the original work and gave proper credit. Wampler can f*ck off into the sea. -
That’s an older shape. The designated Masterpiece aging was introduced relatively recently. I think there was some cross over of the old shape still being available and the Masterpiece but I don’t know the dates. I had an old shape in the heavy aged and it does look similar. Contact Gregor Fris via the Sandberg Facebook. You’ll get a quicker response. The Masterpiece includes vibration treatment and is a real step up in cost.
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1 x Barefaced 2x10 or 2 x Barefaced One10's?
fretmeister replied to thebrig's topic in Amps and Cabs
I think the answer is to get a Two10 and a One10 and an amp capable of running at 2.7ohms or under. It's an approved mix on the BF website. The you can take 1, 2, or 3 cones as you need. You're welcome! -
Where would you put the bridge pickup?
fretmeister replied to DF Shortscale's topic in Repairs and Technical
B and C - a MM style. But apart from that I'd measure up a 60s and 70s J and work out the relative positions and pick the one that I liked best. -
Musicman Stingray Special ON HOLD - *SOLD*
fretmeister replied to risingson's topic in Basses For Sale
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I've got one of these: Levy 4.5 inch strat and some of these: Black Buckle strap Both nice. The 4.5 inch one is very expensive though. I don't use it a lot anymore as I've got rid of the heavy bass it was on.
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Easy to play, versatile sound. I'd put flatwounds on it though.
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Very nice! I like them a great deal.
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EBMM Sterling 4H USA. OFFERS INVITED. - *WITHDRAWN*
fretmeister replied to martthebass's topic in Basses For Sale