Clarky
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Sound wise they are virtually identical (bar G string - see later) but the higher tension (which is perfectly manageable in my view) is slightly nicer for digging in and means I can get the action lower. If you like a higher action then TBH there's not much in it, but I prefer lower. The Mittel G string though is much better in my view as it has more authority and doesn't produce that floppy buzz on the board (described by TalkBass fraternity as wanging) when you hit it slightly harder.
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I am astounded, I watched the cartoon video and it is actually a pretty amazing bit of kit if you are into synthesized music
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Hey WoT, most people who play Baby Basses (which all sound pretty similar, as they are based on the same diaphragm pickup as used on the Ampeg BB in the 60s) are Latin/salsa/Cuban stylee so they boost the bass and cut the highs and go for thump Like this [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4muZLFlUR0[/media] and here's me! [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIN3XpZWlFE[/media] Difference is I have installed a bridge wing piezo on mine as I find it gets closer to a 'real' DB sound
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The smaller bodied model is about £750 +/- depending on strings and gig-bag - see eBay listing http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Electric-Upright-Bass-Baby-Bass-/281173407853 The bigger bodied Vintage model (like Harry's) runs to £900-odd
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Those are the same strings as on your and my Baby basses, Jack. Check the orange windings. Presto Nylonwound Ultralights
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Excellent news Harry. Yes, Kris is a real dedicated advocate for his instruments, really cares and gave a very instructive talk at the recent BassBash. I think the KK Baby bass is an exceptional value for money product (for the price of a mass produced Mexican roadworn Fender you get all this, with luxury gigbag). Nice one matey, and I like the vintage look of your one a lot
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you wouldn't understand Jack. I have three
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I am far too lazy to have to re-tune my bass every time I pick it up (especially as often I only get a few minutes a day) so - much as I think Olivs have the nicest tone of any string I've played - I have tonight gone back to the old stalwarts, Spirocore Mittels. They sound good, hold their tuning well and last for years. I did recently have some Velvet Blues on my bass for a week or so's try-out, and these have a nice slightly guttier/darker tone (albeit brighter than the Animas and Garbos I have tried). I also tried some Presto Nylon LIghts this week, but they were a bit too dark sounding and 'clunky' feeling. So this evening I re-installed my set of Spiros in one of those I-feel-like-swapping-my-strings-over moments and very quickly was reminded why Spiros are such an industry standard. Think I am going to stick with Spiros and keep the Velvet Blues in reserve in case I need something darker sounding at some point (plus they are very quickly installed, with their unusual string-type endings, so can sit in my gig-bag just in case I break a string - which may happen on the twelfth of never )
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Hey Steven, these are slightly higher tension than the Ultralights on Jack's (and my) Baby Bass. I would stick with the lower tension if I were you as the Ultralights really work on the Baby Bass (and I think Innovation Silver Slaps would too). In short, no! -
I bought these a week ago from Bassico in Germany (Thomann, the usual supplier, is out of stock). Cost me about £105 including post. These are excellent gut-alike strings (similar to Innovation Silver Slaps) which I bought as the lighter-gauge Ultralight set suit my Ampeg Baby Bass very well indeed. Unfortunately they don't suit my 3/4 1880s bass as well (its a bit too dark sounding), so I am sticking with brighter sounding Velvet Blues and Spiros as my two sets of strings for that particular bass (the choice depending on whether I am in an old school or growly mood). They have been on my bass for three days and are in essentially mint condition. I'll knock £30 off new price, so thats £75 posted in UK. Here's the specs [url="http://www.kontrabass-atelier.de/saiten_e.html"]http://www.kontrabas...e/saiten_e.html[/url] And a video (not me) [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DIgO8bJbYs[/media]
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Thanks Rick and Loz! Here are some more of James' pics (hope thats OK James?). I can take some in daylight in next couple of days but its dark now Edit: I originally wrote that it had a 3-bolt neck which was obviously incorrect and also said it was 9.5 pounds, just weighed it and its actually 9.3 pounds- OP fixed [attachment=146330:P1020320.jpg][attachment=146331:P1020324.jpg][attachment=146332:P1020331.jpg][attachment=146333:P1020337.jpg][attachment=146334:P1020339.jpg][attachment=146335:P1020340.jpg][attachment=146336:P1020341.jpg]
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I bought this five months ago from BC'er James and its truly a thing of beauty. The classic colour scheme (to my mind) with four-bolt neck and parts dating to 1974 and 1975. Other than a 2cm ding under the lower horn (not visible front on), some fairly-inevitable buckle rash and a bit of surface abrasion in the picking area, its in lovely condition. Has low slick action and is all-original (I fitted a nicer patterned tort guard from Bass_Doc but have the original still; also have teh chrome covers). Weighs 9.3 pounds and comes in a Protection racket semi-hard case. To whet your appetite here are a couple of James' old pics that he sent me when I was in the process of buying. Better ones to follow I'm after £[s]2,200[/s] £2,100(no trades, sorry) and would prefer London pick-up/handover [s]as I don't currently have a box or packing materials[/s] but can post [attachment=146293:Jazz1.jpg][attachment=146294:Jazz2.jpg]
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Me again! This time a trade for Jas' luverly light Mike Lull P bass. All good, but then you knew that already
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[quote name='bassace' timestamp='1381930834' post='2245636'] a la Clarky ( actually gender fail; should it be aux Clarky?) [/quote] Depends on my mood and on what clothes Mrs C has left lying around
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re VT Bass, I am not sure although I know some DB'ers use the Sansamp Para Driver so must be a good chance it works
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[indent=1]You could do that (shave it). I didn't as its very thin and made no appreciable difference to playability. Re: preamp, I'm not sure as at that time I had a piezo-friendly amp (Acoustic Image). I guess a simple tuning pedal in the chain might buffer it if it sounded piezo/nasal through your amp?[/indent]
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Breedlove Atlas acoustic fretless bass - * TRADED *
Clarky replied to Clarky's topic in Basses For Sale
Gone (traded) -
On hold for a couple of days for a BC'er to do some research into these
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Its perfectly fine to use a shim, be it a thin piece of card or paper. All you need to do is ensure the element is solidly seated in the bridge wing, the vibration of the strings does the rest sound-wise
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Breedlove Atlas acoustic fretless bass - * TRADED *
Clarky replied to Clarky's topic in Basses For Sale
Bump with a cheeky £25 price drop to £525 -
I owned the 4string version of this bass (with rare dalbergia negra board) and it was an absolute delight with an amazingly flexible preamp. Only sold it as I was obsessed about getting a year of birth Fender. Good job for my bank account that I don't play 5'ers! -
My word that is beautiful
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check out this old thread. I had the same bass and used a K&K floating bridge pickup. Only thing is it was prone to feedback at higher volume. Sounded great at low volume though http://basschat.co.uk/topic/200373-best-pickup-for-acoustic-no-double-bass/page__p__1989351__hl__k__fromsearch__1#entry1989351
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No chance. More than 10 available
