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Any Basses sound like the DeArmond : Ashbory Bass
BassBod replied to markdavid's topic in Bass Guitars
Simple answer no - its the soft rubber strings/piezo. But as noted, they can be a pain to intonate and keep in tune (maybe the current Ashburys are better, with geared tuners?.....) BB -
Mine's for sale due to a recent bad Alembic habit (4 string fretted and 5 string fretless) - time to slim down a bit. I've always been happy with the Streamer, even more so with EMG's and Aguilar, but its just not an Alembic.....(some would say thankfully..) My other basses are Brit made (Manson, Clifton) and really have little used market value compared to the Warwick. BB
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How's about a very British Music Gent (Manson with Bart MM)....and a free bump.... [attachment=1781:DSCN0743.JPG] BB -
More pictures requested..bump [attachment=1779:DSCN0979.JPG][attachment=1780:DSCN0980.JPG] BB -
Do I or don't I? Lakland DJ5 SOLD, turns out I do!
BassBod replied to P-T-P's topic in Basses For Sale
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I'd suggest a secondhand Workingman's 12. A bit heavy, but very good sound (esp with an extra preamp..) and a great all rounder. I've seen them on evilbay for silly ££s BB
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I've got an unused set of LaBella flats (black plastic coated) for 30" scale basses - made to fit the Rob Allen Mouse basses, but they didn't fit my short scale (thru body needs a bit more length). I've got a full sized set on a Jazz bass, they're great strings. PM me if you're interested? BB
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new pickups and electronics for a Thumb Bolt-On
BassBod replied to thumbo's topic in Repairs and Technical
I'd suggest changing the circuit first, and see what you think of the MEC pickups after that? As for electronics, I like Bartolini or Aguilar but its really a matter of taste. I've always heard good things about the Demeter on board, and there's Mr East's products...but I've never used them. At least there is some choice these days! BB -
What he said - decide whether you really want to go acoustic or not, and invest the money in either a "good" acoustic or good EUB. Try to play a few EUB's if you can, as they can vary between "fretless BG on a stick" to "just as hard to play as an acoustic" and everything in between. What sound are you looking for and what situations are you expecting to play in? For me, an EUB that plays like an acoustic (ouch...) and sounds pretty close, even at relatively high volume, is perfect. Other people prefer more of a BG action and more fretless sound. I've got a craptastic acoustic (new bridge, new endpin, pickup, new strings..) and I hardly ever use it. BB
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Well, lets be honest its not really a Warick design is it?? BB
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Make me an offer bump...... BB
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And another bump...
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Overwater used to do something very similar....check out their online shop?? BB
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Coughs...You don't always have to wait - I've still got a Mo Clifton 36" mini upright for sale......good as you'll get, half the price of a new one (sorry Mo..) There's some pics somewhere in the for sale pages Pm me if you're interested? BB
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How's about a Warwick Streamer SI??? (with EMG's and Aguilar circuit) [attachment=1524:DSCN0959.JPG] Always worth asking... BB
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I just picked up an Alembic Epic - really nice (if a bit heavy) for less than grand. The clean sound of their pickups and circuits really pays off on a fretless. Think about buying a good bass (ebony board, if poss) and having it de-fretted. This opens up the choice a lot, and doesn't cost huge amounts to do. Rosewood boards work fine, sound a bit woodier but wear a lot quicker. Flat wound strings can be great, (also cheap - you'll hardly ever change them)as can fingerboard "coatings" of various recipes - loads of choices, depending on the sound you're after. I wouldn't defret a wenge board though - not sure how it would feel or wear....you'll never forget a wenge splinter... Happy hunting BB
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First bargain-bump. BB
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Zoom H4 and Edirol R-9 portable recording ?
BassBod replied to BassBomber414's topic in Accessories and Misc
I've got an H4 and know people with the Edirol. I haven't had much time to really get to know it, but I'm impressed. But I think the Edirol is easier to use for what you want. The trouble with the Zoom is getting Cubase light configured on your computer, so that you can also use it as a digital interface. If its your first experience of audio on computer...oh dear. There are also few mysteries I haven't solved yet, such as why the .WAV files it records aren't recognised by Windows media player (copy them in and out of Audacity and they're fine?). A good machine, but I think they're bringing out a smaller cheaper version? I think you can adjust the record levels on both, so volume won't be a problem, just a bit of trial and error. Look on google and you'll find a forum all about such things? BB -
For sale, £750 with Warwick "softlight" case. Made in 2000, in great condition, comes with truss rod adjuster, two sets of gold straplocks, new tin of wax, plus a spare plastic nut and an unused brass replacement nut. Pickups have been changed to EMG and the circuit is an Aguilar 2 band (controls are now vol vol bass and treble, cut and boost). I think these are improvements over the original MEC stuff.....but I know opinions differ on these things! [attachment=1496:DSCN0959.JPG][attachment=1497:DSCN0960.JPG][attachment=1498:DSC 0967.JPG][attachment=1499:DSCN0963.JPG] The modifications were carried out by Mansons and Andy Manners (Vintage &Rare in Bath) - proper job. Didn't think I'd ever sell this one, but I've got a bad Alembic habit recently..... I'm in Bristol, don't really want to risk shipping, but happy to meet up at a reasonable distance etc BB
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+1 Err what he said. If this is your first venture into upright, think about a good EUB. A lot easier to handle (transport and amplification) but can teach you the realities of using different technique. You don't get the true acoustic sound, but to be honest a typical "old czech laminate" bass won't be fantastic, even after new strings/bridge/endpin/pickup/setup has been paid for. Ive got one (1970's or 80's) and its ok. But the beach neck, "rosewood" fingerboard etc tell you that it was built as a starter - in bass guitar terms its roughly a korean squier? I use it if someone really really wants me to play an acoustic, but most of the time my EUB sounds better, plays better and is much easier to transport. BB
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Normally you need a "buffer" to get the best out ot piezo's, but the Realist/Gage doesn't seem to. There is a resistor/something soldered into the jack socket and I guess this helps in some way? It does improve a bit with a preamp, but its not as important. BB
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The Acoustic Image head would be a good choice - but a bit limited on eq? Depending on volume needs you might get away with their (light) combo, but I've only ever heard them with acoustic bass in very polite settings....not sure how well they cope in more demanding circumstances. BB
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Ok, I'll happily +1 Obbm's are as good as you need, and great value, made to your spec (plugs, length). Monster are "stiff" expensive and have a reputation for breaking jack sockets - some say the plugs are oversized, which gives you a good clunk on plugin but wears out your socket prematurely (ooeer missus etc etc) BB
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Well, the EMG's are similar to the MEC's but just a bit "better" - more clarity, but also a bit more low end. The Aguilar is the 2 band with cut/boost, so its a very different configuration to the 3band stock MEC. Much less circuit noise, and a huge amount of bass boost. Most of all its reliable and sealed in an epoxy box. I had problems with the MEC circuit and didn't trust it. Nothing worse than random hisses and thumps from an active circuit to ruin your gig. I think the circuit is a bigger improvement than the pickups - but Warwick used EMG before they had their own made.... BB
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I might be selling my 2000 SSI with EMG's and Aguilar soon - I was thinking £850. But I'll wait till yours is gone BB