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I have one of these. The string tree on mine is paralelle to the headstock (flat across the 3 strings). If I look down the neck it appears "wonky" due to the slight curve in across the fret board but it isn't. The previous owner of mine had already replaced the bridge and upgraded the jack and pots and the string tree is the only thing that bugs me about the guitar. I don't like the look of it and it looks flimsey. I am thinking of removing it. I reckon that the E should be fine without it and I could put on a button type to hold the A and D. I am very impressed with it. It has cured my GAS for a USA one
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Fender Precision USA fretless *withdrawn from sale*
Pinball replied to wayne58's topic in Basses For Sale
[quote name='BeeBop' timestamp='1492629396' post='3281856'] Was I dreaming when pinball had a red 95 precision fretless up for grabs January of this year ..Maybe this is a different bass ..some what confused now ...glwts [/quote] No you wern't dreaming Beebop, I have been lucky enough to have 3 fretless USA P basses over the last 5 or 6 years, the last two of them were CAR. I tried my best to learn fretless on the first one for a couple of years before giving up. All three were cracking basses but as a Stingray/G&L player I really struggled to play them and the resulting lack of confidence mean't that I never did play any live. I am much more settled with a more familiar unlined Stingray. Note: All three were excellent basses. I rate those mid 90's P basses very highly, they are a lovely thing to own. GLWTS -
[quote name='radiophonic' timestamp='1492496987' post='3280623'] I guess I've got the 34" scale more or less programmed in by now. [/quote] An important point there for me as I really struggled to play fretless until I got a fretless that was similar to my Musicman bass. After that it just felt and sounded right and gave me the confidence to stick at it. I didn't need the lines at all.
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[quote name='pmjos' timestamp='1492452929' post='3280393'] Unlined yes, side markers yes......practise lots :-) [/quote] Same here, I'm not that good a player but get on far better using my ears, concentrating or my positioning and avoiding the temptation at the fret board. I'm pretty certain that playing fretless makes me position my fingers more accuratly when playing fretted too.
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I'm very happy with straplocks and have them on all my guitars and basses. I would say I had now more issues that with the original strap buttons unscrewing and comming loose. The exception is when you fit the strap part onto a thick strap, which will compress and needs chacking when you use it for the first few times but thats an obvious thing to do in my mind. I could do with a gold set, maybe this post will see some come up on here for sale
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I love fretless and have been messing around with it for 4 or 5 years, I don't play it much or particularly well and haven't played it live yet. One of the problems that I was guilty of was that I overplayed it to begin with. Too much mwah is not a good thing and sliding around the strings can make things sound out of tune. I've settled down a bit and really enjoy it.
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Fender Precision USA fretless *withdrawn from sale*
Pinball replied to wayne58's topic in Basses For Sale
I remember it well, very nicely put together and with a classic P fretless sound and feel. My reason for selling was that I normally play a fretted Musicman and decided that a MM fretless would suit me better.GLWTS -
Thanks all, a pleasure doing business
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Grand Orbitor V2 Earthquaker Devices WITHDRAWN
Pinball replied to Pinball's topic in Effects For Sale
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The BIG FAT South-West Bass Bash, nr Taunton, 2nd April
Pinball replied to scrumpymike's topic in Events
I had a really busy week but am glad I made the effort today even (though I didn't seem to get around all the gear I would have liked to see..must be running out of steam) The Gillet's were amazing, loveley tones and buid quality. I liked the Chowny Scott Whitley too as It's a lively little beast. Other basses that stood out were the Burny Thunderbird, Norms Sqiuer Precision 5 and Stingray and I really enjoyed talking to the home builders. Dom's DA basses were really nice as were Jabba's natural ones pictured above. I sepecially liked that fretless...no controls but sounded great Also thanks to Andy for letting me try a few ocave/fuzz pedals. It was a great atmosphere...thanks to all involved -
G&L are now producing an amazing array of basses. The only gap I can see is the 5 string SB/P bass ASAT's , L series, M series, The MJ's, JB's, LB, Kiliton and SB's Loks like they have most "basses" covered http://www.glguitars.com/instruments/USA/basses/index.asp
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The BIG FAT South-West Bass Bash, nr Taunton, 2nd April
Pinball replied to scrumpymike's topic in Events
Ok so things have settled down a bit so I'll bring G&L SB-2 G&L L1500 Bass Collection SB335 Stingray fretless SR5 I'll be there late morning -
I used to use this cheapy pedal with distorted guitar and it did the job job...never tried it in anger with bass. As it doesn't get used so someone out there may like it....yours posted for £18, take it away for £15 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEvte09OsL4
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An amazing pedal this for either bass or guitar. I can vouch from experience as I have used it with both and can also tell you that it works great with other pedals too. This pedal is like new and I have a box somethere. They seem to be around £200 new. Sunstantial outgoings mean that I need to sell. Pictures on request. There is a nice video here and plenty more on yourtube featuring bass. [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tHTEgdL-lYM"]https://www.youtube....h?v=tHTEgdL-lYM[/url]
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£35 posted?
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SOLD : Schaller Straplocks
Pinball replied to backwater's topic in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale
[quote name='backwater' timestamp='1490963570' post='3269429'] Hi Folks, I have a set of Schaller strap locks spare that I took off a guitar I bought last year (I replaced them with Dunlop ones). Comes with 2 black screws, 2 buttons and 2 locks. Looking for £6.50 including UK postage. Thanks Andy [/quote] PM'd -
[quote name='ikay' timestamp='1490892228' post='3268895'] Apart from the addition of a single coil mode and the passive tone control, how does the Kiloton differ from an L1500 in passive mode? The pickup looks to be in exactly the same position so surely it's pretty much an L1500 without a preamp. Is it really different enough to be a new model or just a slick bit of marketing? Having said that, I love how it sounds and want one! [/quote] The SB shape and resulting lighter weight should be a big + and I think that the control options and layout look really good too. I would like to try one.
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[quote name='Cuzzie' timestamp='1490863517' post='3268550'] @Pinball the L1500 is so cool because of the previous owners mods ;-) [/quote] Ahaa and who may that be I wonder
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I love it and can hear the tones coming though that I love in my other G&L's. I love the passive sounds from my L1500 and can hear the same here. Another nice video here. [url="https://youtu.be/3FqdXEWA1Mw"]https://youtu.be/3FqdXEWA1Mw[/url] .
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[quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1490821357' post='3268394'] £1500!!! No thanks, I'll wait for the Tribute model. [/quote] I agree that it is a lot but it is in the range of some other well known American manufacturers
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WOW, I play 5's unfortunately
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Well I have a Stingray, which I love and is my gigging bass (in fact I have two if you include my Fretless) and an L1505, which I also love and is an absolute beast and find myself lucky enough to be able to look for another. I see no point in simply duplicating what I have..hence my post
