stewblack
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For one thing, don't put yourself down, plenty of us can't answer that and those who can had to ask someone once themselves. No snobbery on Basschat! Secondly drummers are our brothers and sisters in rhythm, and often the only tolerable members of the band, so that's a win for you right there! Thirdly, I am utterly useless and can't answer your question, but I can bump it up a bit and see if someone helpful notices.
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Newbury to Swansea relay - basschat style
stewblack replied to Pea Turgh's topic in General Discussion
Not cheeky at all, but I'm not picking up from Pete, my understanding is there's an item heading towards him down the M4. I offered to be a leg in that journey. Of course given my great age and all round dopiness I may have the wrong end of a stick or two. -
We were young! We only had what Radio One and TOTP gave us.
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Yup had that too. Still know all the words 🤷🏻♂️
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First single I ever bought... How Can I Be Sure by The Cass
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Newbury to Swansea relay - basschat style
stewblack replied to Pea Turgh's topic in General Discussion
Get it to Marlborough, Chippenham, Calne or Bath and I'll happily pick it up from near M4. Niece in Cardiff might be able to help with the onwards journey. -
Ooh, now that is right up my street. You'll lol on the other side of your face when you see my amazing MS-60B Pedal Board in action. -
Harley Benton MB-4 Satin Black (REVIEW and SOUND TEST)
stewblack replied to dave84's topic in Bass Guitars
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A fair bit of interest in this (presumably as it seems that I have underpriced it) but the gold pickguard with the active bits is nowhere to be seen. If current prospective buyers pull out I will remove the old pickguard from the advert and try again. Update Edit: As of 03/12/2020 still wrestling with wiring back in the original electrics. Technically the bass is under offer but if I can't sort this then it may be available again. -
And the flipping spare pickguard for the bass you would otherwise have sold.
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One guy who did it said on FB it sounded fine, but I haven't heard any sound samples.
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How many is the accepted amount of plectrums one must own to be guaranteed to find one when you want to use one? Thank you.
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Ah poop. I forgot 🤦🏼♂️
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Little b*tch by the specials is hard right??
stewblack replied to alexa3020's topic in Theory and Technique
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People have been buying the neck from David and a crazy low priced Tele from Thomann. Changing the neck and bridge, then putting the pieces together.
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I'll take your word for it! Unless the guy who put it in there knows something we don't
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PMs replied to. It's 9lb on the nose. As near as dammit is to a swear word anyway. Currently searching for the gold scratchplate which i should have done before posting the advert. Up to the loft this afternoon. Gawd knows where I hid it for safe keeping. By the way a hard case can be added for £20 if the buyer prefers.
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Thanks Karl. I try to be philosophical and reason that the gear I buy is similarly cheap.
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WITHDRAWN - see last post Made in Mexico. Originally active bass with gold pickguard. Previous owner changed it to passive with tort guard. Also shielded throughout with copper and upgraded bridge pickup to Nordstrand. I put a Kent Armstrong P Bass pick up and strung with flats but can't recall what make they are. I can find the original gold plate complete with its wiring and include it if anyone wants to return it to active duty. Tough to know how to price a bass in this climate with no one gigging, but maybe starting again soon. This has a few marks and scratches, is definitely in used condition but not tatty. Tried to photograph the worst of the marks. The neck is jazz width at the nut. I never quite gelled with this one, no idea why but there it is. If you know about these things and I'm way too low or high with the price please pm me. We'll meet halfway on the postage, so about 15 - 20 quid for you depending on the insurance cost. Or I'm always happy to meet up in a layby.
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I've noticed attitudes shifting with regards to the different countries of manufacture. People used to talk about Mexican basses in the way they now talk about Chinese ones. The interview with the man behind HB basses didn't just hint at there only being a few top notch factories which everyone uses, them, he blatantly said it. Yes he also said that some labels use more expensive tone woods and parts, but the same people on the same production line are building 'cheap' basses and more expensive basses. Thomann sell theirs for less because they are gambling on lower margins, bigger numbers sold and reliable qc.
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Unbelievably bad service from Hermes both dishonest and incompetent. In fact I think you're just being nice. I don't believe the pedal board arrived at all
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Thank you for the offer, that's really kind. I've been planning to pop over Braysdown way and have a look, but desperately need to curb bass related spending.
