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  1. TorVic

    Starter Bass

    TorVic replied to nitrokid's topic in Bass Guitars

    Hi Jack, Welcome to the exciting world of bass guitar playing! It is a journey filled with challenges, endless possibilities and most of all, lots of fun! When starting out with the bass guitar, it is worth thinking about the music you like to listen and to play. Try to identify a bass, as close as possible, to that sound or style. While theoretically any bass could be used to play anything, there are some bass sounds that are typical to certain styles. For example - to generalize and simplify vastly: * Fender Jazz and Precision basses (and their copies) have the classic Rock/Soul/R&B/Pop sounds covered * Some of the basses with more exotic woods and specifications have more modern sounds * Double bass and fretless bass sounds are more common in jazz * Passive vs. active electronics (pickup-ups + preamps) have different characteristics and maintenance requirements * Neck width and bridge spacing (between strings) will be a factor depending on whether you have small or big hands Find out what kind of guitars are used by the bassists whose music you want to play and try to identify one on those lines that fits within your budget. All the best with the bass playing! Cheers, Vic.
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    Fabulous! I really don't need this bass but I am tempted to buy it! Have a bump on me!
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    I was trying to buy new string for my Spector Euro 4LX and was faced with the usual dilemma about: [indent=1]* nickel vs. steel[/indent][indent=1]* long scale vs. medium scale[/indent][indent=1]* gauges[/indent] This article spells things out quite clearly: [url="http://www.bass-strings.com/bass-string-guide"]http://www.bass-stri...ss-string-guide[/url] (This is my first post in this forum.) Cheers, Vic.
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    And then, there's this one too [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Music-Christmas-Present-BASS-CLEF-Mens-Wrist-Watch-Gift-/120626023158?pt=UK_Jewelery_Watches_Watches_MensWatches_GL&hash=item1c15df0af6#ht_1040wt_908"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Music-Christmas-Present-BASS-CLEF-Mens-Wrist-Watch-Gift-/120626023158?pt=UK_Jewelery_Watches_Watches_MensWatches_GL&hash=item1c15df0af6#ht_1040wt_908[/url]
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    He is a maniac! And what a fantastic tone he gets out of that bass guitar! Looking forward to pictures of this bass on sale.
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    too late to this thread is this gone?
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    [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390357692092?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_1376wt_1037"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390357692092?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_1376wt_1037[/url] Does anyone have any feedback about NEW KINGS ROAD VINTAGE GUITAR EMPORIUM, 65a NEW KINGS ROAD, LONDON?
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    Another difference that matters during maintenance is that most Spectors have a gloss finish (though some also have natural oil finish). Most Warwicks on the other hand have oil finished bodies that require waxing and maintenance.
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    Another beauty from Scooby! You've got some of the best basses that are on sale here!
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    Hi Rumble, Thanks for the kind words! I haven't recorded with this bass yet. The track with the fretless is the cover of Something. That was done using a Fender Jaco Signature Bass.
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    Oh man, that is one of the best looking Thumbs I have seen! Shows its vintage as well (fret markers, screw one battery compartment cover). I have owned one of these a long time ago but I didn't understand their value then and let it go. This one looks awesome! Have a bump on me for this wonderful bass!
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    [quote name='Shaun' timestamp='1318798775' post='1406381'] Maybe. Do you have any pics? Cheers [/quote] All details and pics are available at [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/157951-fsft-shuker-deluxe-plus-6-string-neck-thru-fretless/page__fromsearch__1"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/157951-fsft-shuker-deluxe-plus-6-string-neck-thru-fretless/page__fromsearch__1[/url]
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    well spotted. an Orwellian touch.
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    PMd
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    I still can't manage to upload any photos to this thread. Tried from Chrome and IE. Does anyone know how to get it working on this site? Basschat doesn't allow you to link to picasa image URLs saying: "You are not allowed to use that image extension on this community."
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    Hi Donovan, It does have fretlines with a dark coloured wood which is why it isn't visible from a distance. The full details of the bass are given here: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/157951-fsft-shuker-deluxe-plus-6-string-neck-thru-fretless/page__p__1405254#entry1405254"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/157951-fsft-shuker-deluxe-plus-6-string-neck-thru-fretless/page__p__1405254#entry1405254[/url] I haven't yet managed to upload the pictures with the post - can mail them to you if you want (Please PM your email ID). Cheers.
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    [b][u]Update[/u]: *SOLD*[/b] This is my first sale/trade on BassChat so please bear with me if I get anything wrong! I bought this bass 2nd-hand on Basschat (from Scooby) in June this year. The reason I am selling is that I cannot get used to the string spacing on it. It is the normal bass string spacing (18-19mm) whereas I am used to a narrower spacing (17-18mm), as on the Ibanez SR-506, which I also own. Will sell for *[b]675[/b]* [b]ONO[/b]. Pick-up in London or shipping at buyer's cost via Parcelforce. Will throw in a battered Fender gig bag for packaging or to carry away. The default technical spec is here: [url="http://www.shukergui...o.uk/tnspec.htm"]http://www.shukergui...o.uk/tnspec.htm[/url] Here are some details from the original sale: It's been completely set-up with new Rotosound Flatwound strings! The combination of the Shuker EQ with the EMG's gives you so much tonal range. The body is fairly narrow making it very comfortable to play. There is very little fingerboard wear and the only defects are three very, very slight marks on the headstock, which doesn't show on any pictures I've tried to take. The exact details of this bass: * 6 String Fretless - dark wood liners * 7 piece custom laminated neck * Neck through - body: Maple / Wenge / Paduak * The body is Amazaque with matching headstock. * 24 Fret, 34” Scale * Gotoh GB707 Tuners * Corian Nut * Two-Way Truss Rod * Indian Rosewood Fingerboard * Medium Jumbo Fretwire * Mother-of-Pearl Side Dots * Individual Bridge Units * Black Hardware * EMG Pick-ups * Shuker 3-band active circuit * Satin Lacquer (15 or 25% Gloss) over polyester base (Pictures also available at [url="https://picasaweb.google.com/100212465725187526301/ShukerDeluxePlus6FLNT?authuser=0&amp;feat=directlink"]https://picasaweb.go...feat=directlink[/url]) <edit> deleted photos </edit>
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    Hi, I have a Shuker 6 string fretless neck-thru bass for trade + some cash (my way). Can send pics if you are interested. Cheers.
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    would you be interested in a Shuker 6 string neck-thru fretless?
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    A Shuker 6 String Fretless Neck-Through?
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    Sweet upgrades! Can we see some pictures please? (PM sent with email ID).
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    Would you be interested in a Shuker 6 String Neck-Thru Fretless?
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    [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290617644894#ht_500wt_1287"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290617644894#ht_500wt_1287[/url] Loving it as a Spector fan!
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    [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130583048267?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_42965wt_1196"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/130583048267?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_42965wt_1196[/url] [color=black][b]The Fender Bass V was famously used by James Jamerson ([/b][/color][b]Motown legend), C.F. Turner (Bachman- Turner Overdrive) and[/b][color=black][b] John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin) who used it on the first leg of the 1973 US Tour from [/b][/color][url="http://www.ledzepconcerts.com/concertdates/cd.php?id=lz19730504"][color=black][b]May 04, 1973[/b][/color][/url][color=black][b] until [/b][/color][url="http://www.ledzepconcerts.com/concertdates/cd.php?id=lz19730603"][color=black][b]June 03, 1973[/b][/color][/url][color=black][b]on songs such as [/b][i][b]Over The Hills And Far Away[/b][/i][b], [/b][i][b]The Song Remains The Same[/b][/i][b] and [/b][i][b]Heartbreaker[/b][/i][b].[/b][/color]
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    Shuker Jazz

    TorVic replied to BB2000's topic in Basses For Sale

    The finish looks perfect! + the attention to detail: like the black screws on the pick-guard!
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