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  1. Pinball
    Thanks for the advice, keep playing and enjoy and learn as I go seems to be the message I'm picking up [quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1395741445' post='2405598'] In the aftermath of band breakups, I've found a few months off beneficial - no matter how amicable it is it takes time to brush it off and dust yourself down. I've not rushed back into the first thing that comes up just so I can play - if something's not right, be it the music or the people then I've passed on it. I took some lessons in the downtime and it really opened up my eyes (or at least gave names to things I already did but didn't know why). [/quote] That sounds appealing to me. I write songs for both bands that I'm in and I'm feeling tired and uninspired. I probably need to relax back into things. I guess it depends what type of person you are. Thanks I'm glad I posted
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    I started playing guitar and bass a couple of years back after a long break to record a couple of song ideas having played lead guitar in the past and really enjoyed playing bass. I decided bass was what I wanted to play but I was then persuaded to play guitar to accompany a friend. Since then I have been playing guitar in one band and bass in another. The thing is that I play from ear and know what sounds good but often don't know why. I find playing as an amateur in two bands, that I never have the time to learn the theory or improve my technique. Now the band I play lead in is throttling back and may even fold. Should I try and resurrect it or keep it going or use the time take a break and practise and improve my bass? My bass playing has been gradually improving in terms of timing and technique but not in terms of theory. I'm honestly not sure what would be best. Any advice to help clarify my thinking?
  3. Pinball
    Nice bass, I had a black one a while back
  4. Pinball
    A bump is in order I think
  5. Pinball
    Kings od speed? Ejection, is a great choice or what about Urban Gorilla?
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    [quote name='White Cloud' timestamp='1395431743' post='2402510'] My honest advice for this type of question remains the same......Play them all and buy [i]your [/i]favourite. Instrument choice is [i]entirely subjective[/i]! [/quote] I agree. If you can try them do. I think they are both good choices and I love Bartolini electronics but the BTB is more quirky so you really should try that one before buying. I have played TRBX 4 and 5 stings and they have all been light and feel great, they have great necks and a really nice sound. If you can't try them go with the TRBX. Washburns? I never played one but I have been offered some 2nd hand here in trades and they don't seem to hold their value well. I see no reason to go there.
  7. Pinball
    Thanks, I'm already wondering if I'm doing the right thing putting it up for sale TBH
  8. Pinball
    [font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828]Hi a stunning bass this in terms of sound and style and as a result of owning it I then went on to buy a 5 stringer SR3005E that has become my main bass. Since then this is unplayed. The action of this bass is amazing and it comes with an nice fitting functional case.[/color][/font] [font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828]I was planning to stash it under the bed but as my Farida Hypersonic hasn't sold yet I thought I would put it out there for sale as I have seen something else that I want. I found a post for what I believe to be the same bass here as the description fits perfectly:[/color][/font] [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/174281-sold-ibanez-sr1300-japan-custom-made-w-east-u-retro-barts/page__p__1634317__hl__sr1300__fromsearch__1#entry1634317"]http://basschat.co.u..._1#entry1634317[/url] [font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][color=#282828]"A real exotic beauty this one. The body is paduak that has sandwich layers of another wood in there too. The unbelievably slim and fast neck is a 5-piece bubinga/wenge laminated structure. The fingerboard is a highly figured wenge.[/color][/font] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Both pickups are the superb US Bartolini P and J type, the original Ibanez pickups are long gone as is the original pre-amp which has been replaced with an East U-Retro Deluxe (passive tone pot and push/pull for active/passive operation. You will see that there is a mini-toggle switch, this is not connected but the internals of the switch are there for any future modifications. There is also an LED holder near that switch which could be used to house part of an East BLI-01 low battery indicator or similar.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]You can see on the pictures that there is a small hole on the headstock fascia where someone had previously fitted an alternative truss rod cover. This can be easily filled and touched up if need be and if you want it done let me know.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]This is a fantastic instrument, is extremely versatile with the amazing P/J Barts and East U-Retro and it its very light too at 7.6 lb. It has a nice medium/low set up and it intonates beautifully. [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]It has those special dunlop recessed straplock and it comes with both insert parts for mounting to a strap.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]There's a tiny bit of paint damage on the tip of the headstock as pictured"[/font][/color] [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/174281-sold-ibanez-sr1300-japan-custom-made-w-east-u-retro-barts/page__p__1634317__hl__sr1300__fromsearch__1#entry1634317"]http://basschat.co.u..._1#entry1634317[/url]
  9. Pinball
    PM's replied
  10. Pinball
    That's a very good deal for such a nice bass.
  11. Pinball
    1x Ashdown Evo amp for sale. Functions perfectly but was bought 2nd hand and it is well used. Marks on the cover so £110. I also have an Ashdown 115T cab, which is as new that I will sell together with the amp for £200, not selling that one on its its own. I'm 10 miles south of Bristol
  12. Pinball
    Being a "Bart" fan I would be looking for a Cort with Barts.
  13. Pinball
    [quote name='spaz91' timestamp='1394853085' post='2396045'] I'm really grateful for all these replies but something has just caught my eye, the TC Electronic BG250 combos. They have a 250w 15" combo that's only a few kg heavier than this Markbass [i]and it's only £300.[/i] So is there are catch or something? :S [/quote] Try before you buy. I tried the 12" version and 2x12 version in PMT in Bristol and they were very transparent and modern. Too much so for my taste but the 15" may be more bassy. Then again the Markbass tone isn't my favourite either.
  14. Pinball
    people are bidding on it.........that must mean that someone likes it! Maybe he was covering up a small chip!
  15. Pinball
    It's been like that for ages, and this seems to be the new norm. For a while ebay and BC have been flooded with nice gear used at decent prices and the quality of cheap new basses is now excellent. I expect that it will recover a bit at some point but it may never be the same as most people are now stocked up on the basses they want.
  16. Pinball
    Bumpy
  17. Pinball
    Hmm well if its still for sale the first 4 images that come up when you google search "sandberg tm4 surf green" are the same guitar. I know because it was mine and a very nice machine it is too.
  18. Pinball
    PM'd also
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    Sold
  20. Pinball
    bumpy
  21. Pinball
    I've had a few inquiries but still here bump
  22. Pinball
    Brilliant, thanks for that, Thats the sort of overview I needed. Although I have to admit that I'm going to have to look up some of those terms as I go
  23. Pinball
    Thanks for the kind words. I'm going to give it a bit longer and then but another up for sale. I'm not too worried which ones go to be honest as they are all nice and easy to live with. This ones a little monster
  24. Pinball
    [quote name='FinnDave' timestamp='1394192859' post='2388947'] Another type 1, just plug in the P bass and play. Adjust amp eq to suit venue,adjust tone control on bass for some numbers. Never felt the need for effects pedals, and as I watch one of guitarists continually try to gt his to work, I am glad I don't use them. [/quote] hah your all right I would be better off working on improving my playing rather than tone, pedals etc
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    [quote name='whynot' timestamp='1394187870' post='2388837'] I had a couple of Streamliners. Sounded great at home but on a gig (full band function type) I found it to lacked a little mid punch/presence which I couldn't dial in. Lows and highs were lovely. [/quote] I like more lows and highs but I can see the problem as I struggled with my Jazzers to get a tone that I liked. With my Sandberg TM4. I loved playing them at home but found myself tone searching with the band. That was with both my Ashdown and GB systems. I didn't blame the basses its just horses for courses.
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