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  1. [quote name='pmjos' timestamp='1414430186' post='2589198'] The thing for me about vintage basses is to remember that when you by a 60's instrument you are within spitting distance of the very beginnings of modern music. The music of our generation was truly born out of the efforts of a tiny handful of inovators like Leo Fender (for one) who made something almost completely new. For me the Fender P & J basses are at the heart of that. Some people feel that way about Gibson or RIcks. These designs hit the nail on the head so firmly that their design remains almost unchanged. I guess being born in the early 60's I grew up with these instruments at the heart of my earliest musical memories. I'm lucky enough to have a vintage P and soon (all being well) a J. When you pick up a 50 year old instrument that has been crafted well, looked after for all its life and pick it up to play you feel something. Crank that old P up with the tone rolled off just a bit and it growls punk tones at you, play it further up the neck and even with the tone rolled all the way back you still get distinct clear warm notes. You will pay a lot of cash to get that in a new instrument, and all it will be is a facsimilie of the 'real thing'. I own old basses becuase they sound wonderful, they have lasted the journey, they will remain precious. They are the heritage of every line of this and every other bass blog. Its an honour to keep and look after one, even if though its taken most of my life before I could aford one. [/quote] Nicely said
  2. [center][b]Boss Pro SE-70 Stereo Effects Processor.[/b][/center] [center][b]NOW ONLY £75. VERY LITTLE MONEY FOR THIS AMOUNT OF QUALITY EFFECTS.[/b][/center] [center][url="https://flic.kr/p/oTgpPV"][/url][/center] [center]Another item from my old studio. A great bit of kit, that we used on a lot of recordings.[/center] [center]These are still well regarded and sell on Ebay for up to £120.[/center] [center]I’m offering it up here first as I would rather avoid the high Ebay fees and some of the individuals that seem drawn to my Ebay ads.[/center] [center]Very good condition and in full working order - Some scratches and marks to the underside, where it was installed in a rack unit but other than that it looks exceptionally good. Supplied with the original UK Boss BRB-240 power supply. The Boss SE-70 is a multi-FX unit for use with any instrument, or for vocals.[/center] [center]There are 35 effects which are grouped into one of 45 algorithms consisting which are effectively specific effects chains.[/center] [center]Each of the effects can be edited easily via the front panel menus - you select a parameter and then adjust its setting.[/center] [center] There are 100 presets and additionally, space to store 100 of your own programs. There are 35 effects as follows:[/center] [center] Reverb Gate Reverb Ambience Delay Chorus Pitch Shifter Phaser Flanger Vocoder Equalizer Noise Suppressor Overdrive (analogue) Distortion (analogue) Rotary Compressor Limiter Enhancer Guitar Amp Simulator Auto Pan Tremolo Mixer Ring Modulator Slow Gear Auto Wah Vibrato Feedbacker Ducking Delay Bass Amp Simulator De-Esser Guitar Synth Bass Synth Vocal Canceller Hum Canceller Sampler Repeat Play The effects are all usable in preset form and based on the Boss stompboxes. You can also create your own effects. Selling for [s]£95[/s]. [s]£85 [/s][size=5]Price dropped to just £75[/size] Cash or bank transfer.[/center] [center] Happy to post or for it to be collected. I’m in Hertfordshire.[/center] [center] Postage charge will be £15 (mainland only) with Paisley Freight.[/center] [center]If you are further afield let me know and I will get a quote for postage. [url="https://flic.kr/p/oTdsJj"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/pQ4VB6"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/oTds39"][/url][/center] [url="https://flic.kr/p/oTdrT1"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/pPQcgM"][/url]
  3. [center]Korg 05R/W Half Rack Digital Synthesizer Module.[/center] [center][url="https://flic.kr/p/pxzkQp"][/url][/center] [center]Another item from my now abandoned studio. We used this on a lot of recordings and it always performed well and did a great job.[/center] [center]These units are still well regarded and sell on Ebay for around £85.[/center] [center]I’m offering it up here as I would rather avoid the high Ebay fees and some of the individuals who seem to descend on my ebay ads.[/center] [center]It is in very good condition and still in full working order.[/center] [center]Supplied with the Korg power pack, quick guide instructions and also the full instruction book.[/center] [center]The 05R/W contains 340 multi-sampled waveforms[/center] [center]It is 8-part multi-timbral and thus can be very effectively used in a MIDI setup.[/center] [center]There are also 164 drum sounds, and many of these are already superbly "produced" (compressed, equalized, enhanced) and ready to be the basis of your drum tracks "from the box".[/center] [center]The drum sounds are also fully editable.[/center] [center]GM (General MIDI) is also present, as a bank in the PROG section.[/center] [center]On board multi-effect processor, able to provide up to four effects simultaneously.[/center] [center]Some of the effects available: Delay, Chorus, Flanger, Exciter, Enhanser, Distortion, Phaser, Rotary Speaker, Tremelo,[/center] [center]Features a serial port in its rear, allowing the user to connect directly to a Mac or PC without the need of a separate interface.[/center] [center]Any questions, let me know. I don’t know much about it but I do have the instruction book to quote from.[/center] [center]Selling for £[s]75.00[/s] [size=5]Now only £65[/size] Cash or bank transfer.[/center] [center]Happy to post or for it to be collected. I’m in Hertfordshire.[/center] [center]Postage charge will be £15 (mainland only) with Paisley Freight. If you are further afield let me know and I will get a quote for postage.[/center] [center][url="https://flic.kr/p/pPQdTp"][/url][/center] [center][url="https://flic.kr/p/pQ4WED"][/url][/center] [center][url="https://flic.kr/p/pQ4X3H"][/url][/center] [center][url="https://flic.kr/p/pxzmrV"][/url][/center]
  4. I had a little play on this bass a few weeks back and was very impressed. Those pups are very powerful.
  5. [quote name='Thunderbird' timestamp='1414093205' post='2585852'] Damn thought this went [/quote] Nearly Paul but the BC'er who was interested, couldn't get over due to work commitments.
  6. A real influence for me back in the Humble Pie days. [quote name='crag42' timestamp='1414233545' post='2587297'] Yep from Aspatria I believe. .a 20 min drive from me in Carlisle it bites were from Egremont in Cumbria too don't forget [/quote] I used to frequent a club called the Hunting Lodge near Aspatria. Knew some girls from Egremont and Cleator Moor
  7. [quote name='Grangur' timestamp='1413923187' post='2583738'] Just a small bump for a great guy and a lovely Fender [/quote] Thanks Grangur. Someone was asking me if there were any dead spots around the 5th-7th frets. I've put the video clip up, to demonstrate that there aren't.
  8. Never, ever shorts. I only wear shorts on holiday
  9. [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1413915433' post='2583599'] I would buy some wooden dowel from a timber suppliers. The same (or as close to) diameter as the hole. Lay the neck face down on some padding, with the head-stock raised slightly. Insert the dowel so it is over the inner rim of the bushing and gently tap out with a hammer. If the dowel is small then tap evenly around the rim of the bushing. [/quote] That's how I've done it a few times and with no damage
  10. Little video clip. [url="https://flic.kr/p/ptm6tr"]https://flic.kr/p/ptm6tr[/url]
  11. A bump and more pics. [url="https://flic.kr/p/oJhNdF"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/oJitwQ"][/url] [url="https://flic.kr/p/oJiaQE"][/url]
  12. It is most certainly a great skill to acquire. Now go try it with Hit me with your Rhythm Stick
  13. Although I love modern technology and apps etc. I personally love the organic look and feel of an instrument and this wouldn't appeal to me one bit. Sorry, not saying it's not a good idea and I can see the appeal but not for me.
  14. [quote name='Hobbayne' timestamp='1413577363' post='2579880'] I,m still interested in it. I have a few days off in a couple of weeks time and may take a pootle up to see it. Of course if it sells in the meantime good luck to yer! [/quote] Cheers Hobbayne [quote name='Kev' timestamp='1413649376' post='2580571'] This could be just what I am looking for after I shift my Thumb bass, I could well be i touch [/quote] Well I very much hope you sell the Thumb Kev.
  15. Good day Dutchie, from a Hoddesdon bassist. Welcome to the forum. Enjoy yourself and like others have said, plenty of help and advice around these parts.
  16. Sorry to hear about this, really feel for you and the family.
  17. A weekend bump. Yes, it's still here, the BC'er who was coming over couldn't get here. [quote name='KuzBass' timestamp='1413543744' post='2579298'] This P keeps haunting me. Well, no surprise, apart from looking lovely it is my YOB bass [/quote] It is rather lovely.
  18. Sorry WOT and I posting at the same time
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