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    I love this bass. I wanted it when Oggy had it and I still want it now! Haven't been able to raise the cash yet though! Also love your Spector shorty. Dammit Pestie, why are you selling two amazing basses?!
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    These came on a bass that I bought new a while ago, only trouble is I can't remember which bass. I know it was 34" scale and probably a 4 in line headstock but can't guarantee! Because of this, it's a bit of a pot luck so only £5 posted. They are 45-105. Ignore the pack in the photo, I just put them in there to keep them nice. [IMG]http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a407/ImaginaryEvil/dddc9b7f30e21e987ad6529f321d2c09_zpsfe80abe1.jpg[/IMG]
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    Never opened. Bought a couple of months ago before the prices went up to crazy amounts so willing to pass on for the same - £30 posted. [IMG]http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a407/ImaginaryEvil/02e6224b759c265d16e601b5313aa9e3_zps4bf7f4a2.jpg[/IMG]
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    These are steels, barely used. Decided steels aren't my bag after about 5 minutes, but I know they're very popular so I'm sure someone else will want them. Cut for a 2x2 headstock - please note they were used on a 31" scale bass. Gauge is 45-105 They're in a d'addario box to keep them together and nice. £10 posted [IMG]http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a407/ImaginaryEvil/9016a6ce5fa73a41e8979a60f9a72d2e_zpsd8b045ca.jpg[/IMG]
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    £3 each posted. [IMG]http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a407/ImaginaryEvil/48e237bb29f8b4df74009d017c62c3f9_zpse859a142.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a407/ImaginaryEvil/02e9fdad570a7c2209161dd790354703_zpsfb8d6e88.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a407/ImaginaryEvil/214e7e555278f68b04177477c15bc3f7_zps208be704.jpg[/IMG]
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    Slight scratch near the bottom, hardly noticeable. £5 posted [IMG]http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a407/ImaginaryEvil/a465c12511c8b60f02047192d3d0c6b9_zps57dbc6db.jpg[/IMG]
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    Will need wires soldering, of course £15 posted [IMG]http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a407/ImaginaryEvil/65f828e81b5ef64ac55ac34471930ef7_zpsf1185288.jpg[/IMG]
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    [quote name='V2factoryman' timestamp='1390225127' post='2342748'] I'm asking these q's in a post rather than PM as the answers may help others who may be interested......where are you based, and is there a case or gig bag included? Thanks. [/quote] I'm in Gloucester. There isn't a case included I'm afraid as it didn't come with one. I have a Protec Contego that I'm willing to include for £50 [quote name='hoiho' timestamp='1390307028' post='2343750'] This model has two Bartolinis, doesn't it? [/quote] It does Bartolini MK1 soapbars.
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    This is, quite honestly, the best playing and sounding bass I've ever owned. Some folks aren't a fan of Ibanez but I don't know why. This has a wonderful neck, low action, light weight (just over 7lbs), and is very well balanced. Huge range of tones available with the dual soapbar pickups and active 3-band EQ, and has a lovely warmth to it that I've never really been able to get from another bass. I really didn't want to sell this, but I can't really play long scales any more due to problem with my hands, and I can't justify keeping it around and not being used. Besides it's too good to not be played or heard. Has been fitted with Dunlop dual design straplock buttons, the silver coloured ones. It's got Elixir nanoweb strings on, 45-105, still have plenty of life left. Couple of dings around the jack as seems to be pretty normal with these basses. Was £509 new a couple of years ago and I'd be willing to let it go for [s]£340[/s]PRICE DROP TO £300, it's too good to let go for less. Shipping/meeting up can be discussed, just drop me a message. I AM definitely interested in trades - short scale basses or light weight combos only [url="http://s1032.photobucket.com/user/ImaginaryEvil/media/Snapbucket/DE2EA5ED_zps2d162466.jpg.html"][/url] Couple more pics Here's the back [IMG]http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a407/ImaginaryEvil/Snapbucket/BFFFD079_zpsf269663f.jpg[/IMG] Here are the aforementioned small dings around the input jack [IMG]http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a407/ImaginaryEvil/c1c19e0f1577d9f830b4948a1236ed7f_zps400900c0.jpg[/IMG] And I found a small ding on the lower horn that I wanted to show also [IMG]http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/a407/ImaginaryEvil/39df61ea29ab0da5c11c9686e784a2b0_zps2221af71.jpg[/IMG]
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    welcome!
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    I tried a Gallien-Kruger amp once. Once. Nah but seriously, about a couple of years ago I did a lot of research, saw the 212 combo and thought, great, sounds like just what I need. Looked up some reviews, some were bad, most were good so took the plunge. Didn't really like the tone, it was so... wobbly and flabby, way too much low end even with the bass knob turned right down. Horrible. Decided to break it in though and give it a chance but after a week, it was just losing volume - I could be playing, not touching any controls and it would just get quieter and quieter... turned it off and on again, back to volume, after a few minutes of playing, same again Sod that, thought I! Never again for me and Gallien-Kruger. But thanks for the suggestion! This is what I am hoping for this thread to be... like a load of experiences, suggestions and mini reviews.
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    [quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1390143483' post='2341854'] In my 8-piece band I use my Markbass CMD121P on its own (we do have 2 basses so am not doing all the low-end on my own) and its fine. Adding the NY121 ext cab makes a great difference in the size of the sound, but I`ve never needed it due to lack of volume - never needed the combo on more than 4 on volume. [/quote] What do you mean by the "size of the sound"? I'm curious, never heard that expression before.
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    xgsjx, similar for me. Showing up with a combo and a bass is so much easier than having a bass, cab, head, bag full of cables etc. and finding the space to unpack it all is a nightmare at some venues, and finding everything in the rubble during tear down... urgh. The times I've gone home without speaker cables, kettle leads and xlr cables I can't even count. I've got amplitube on my iPad for practicing with headphones but to be honest, it sounds crap. And I can't get the same tones I want through that as I would like to hear live. First world problem I know, but, I like what I like. I've also got my main rig, which is a head and 2 cabs, and I've got an ashdown practice amp which weighs a small ton. What I am hoping to achieve is a combo that I can use at home without deafening the neighbours, easy to move from room to room, sounds decent, can plug headphones in when it's getting late and still retain "my tone", play along with iPod, and can use for pub gigs without PA support. And the moon on a stick! But, seriously, I know all that is possible in one package, it's just finding the right package. And I can sell off the other stuff and recoup some funds.
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    As you guys all know, I've been mooching around in search for a small, light and decent sounding combo that could cope with pub gigs on it's own, no PA support, for about a million years now, or what seems like it. And I figured there must be others in the same position. It would be great if this thread could be a resource for folks like me so please could people post their experiences with various small combos, and help me and others make a choice in this minefield. I thought I'd start with a list that I've made of speaker sizes - more air moved generally means louder, right? First list is most common combo sizes, all in square inches. 28.27 (1x6) 50.27 (1x8) 56.55 (2x6) 78.54 (1x10) 100.53 (2x8) 113.10 (1x12) 117.81 (6x5) 157.10 (2x10) 176.71 (1x15) 226.19 (2x12) I've also added a second list to include common combinations for combo plus extension cabs, even though I'd rather not use one. 191.64 (1x10+1x12) 270.20 (2x10+1x12) 289.81 (1x12+1x15) 314.20 (4x10) 333.84 (2x10+1x15) 353.42 (2x15) 452.38 (4x12) So please feel free to chime in and let me know of a small and light combo that you think I could gig with in a pub, without additional cabs or PA support. And any other info you think might be useful! I'm wanting to stick with combos because I'd like to use it for home as well, so it ideally needs headphone in and aux in for mp3 (unfortunately meaning that most ashdown and markbass stuff is instantly out for me!) Thanks
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    That is a very sexy jazz bass.
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    [quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1388317152' post='2320627'] Imho Mel, you're too young to be resigning your self to accepting bits of your body stopping working. [/quote] Although there have been some really helpful posts in this thread, over the last few days this one in particular has kept rattling through my mind. I didn't really think about it before but you're right, at the grand old age of 32, I am too young to put up with my hands not working properly. This morning before work, I had a jam on my 34" scale Ibanez and can't believe how much I love that bass - the sound, the feel, even down to the string tension. But after about 10 minutes, as predicted, my little finger on my fretting hand was numb. I carried on anyway, and felt the effects of it all morning. It's just about starting to feel like it's returning to normal. I've picked up a cheap Squier short scale Jaguar, which is a very nice bass (perhaps surprisingly) especially after a pickup upgrade) but I feel so cramped on the 30" scale compared to the 34" and I'm not sure it's comfortable. And the string tension, while admittedly being easier to fret, feels so floppy and... like there's no fight in the strings. I feel a little bit despondent at the moment. I don't want to resort to feeling cramped on short scale basses, and I can't risk carrying on with the Ibanez and risking permanent damage. I also don't want to give up playing - it's not like I'm any good but dammit I enjoy it! I don't think the nerve damage is enough for the doctors to bother with it either, and the worst thing is, I'm also starting to feel tingling in my thumb, first finger and middle finger on my plucking hand. Thanks for reading my ramblings, whoever got this far!
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    Makes me feel like a wimp for moaning about long scale basses! Cracking job on both
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    Big_Stu that's really interesting. I might print your reply off and take it to a chiropractor, with your permission.
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    [quote name='Horizontalste' timestamp='1387917422' post='2317261'] Have you looked into why you're hand goes numb? I'd be more worried about circulation issues me thinks. [/quote] My GP says it's an ulnar nerve issue but doesn't seem willing to offer a solution
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    [quote name='BigAlonBass' timestamp='1387914621' post='2317234'] It was good enough for Andy Fraser, and apparently, he's a "real" Bassist! [/quote] Is it really bad that I have no idea who he is?! I know they're real basses etc, but I guess I don't relish the thought of being judged. I know I shouldn't give a cack what anyone thinks of me, but I do... [quote name='White Cloud' timestamp='1387914918' post='2317237'] Why are you resisting? Give in and enjoy the experience. [/quote] You just asked me my own question haha! I don't know why I'm resisting so much. [quote name='Dad3353' timestamp='1387914952' post='2317238'] I'll offer my tuppence-worth, but, be warned, you might not like it. Personally, I play medium scale (Hofner Verithin...), mostly; although I have others, she's the bass I'm the most comfortable with by far. Does it 'suit' me..? I've no idea, and the notion is foreign to me. If you have an instrument that you like to play, and doesn't affect your health, that's it. Be it a Thunderbird or a ukulele, an EBO or a mandolin. What do 'girls' (or 'boys'...) play..? Any and all of these, and all in between. You find your best fit; end of story. Does it 'suit' you..? You, and you alone are judge of that. No-one else (of any worth, imo...) gives a toss. Hope this helps; no malice intended. [/quote] None taken! I am happy to consider all views offered
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