FinnDave
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Too right! I do have one Jazz bass I rarely play, but it's tempting! -
Isn't that what the 'basses for sale' section is for?
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The process has already started, the improvement, that is, not the smell. Yet.
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I think the best sounding strings I have at the moment are a set of 50-105 Chromes I fitted to one of my Precisions a while ago. I am fairly sure I bought them when I was still living in Finland, so that makes them7 or 8 years old now, and the tone is still improving. Mind you, the La Bella's I fitted to another Precision just a few weeks ago run them a close second, and as they age I suspect they'll sound better than the Chromes.
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Or fetch the gin I managed nearly 40 years on 2 wheels before having my one and only accident, but it was serious enough for me to draw a line under my biking days from that point on.
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I was involved in a a fairly unpleasant motorcycle accident (for which the other driver was wholly responsible, and admitted so in court) which left me very twitchy about driving when I was able to do so again. I had a course of CBT which I was very sceptical about, but which turned out to be very beneficial.
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The problem you're facing, unfortunately, is that a lot of bands have had experience of a non-driving member who is considerably less dedicated and reliable than you are, and like most of us, operate on the 'once bitten, twice shy' approach, which may well result in them rejecting an ideal musician because they have had times when an excellent player is simply not there because of transport issues. The ideal situation is to play locally and be able to simply carry your gear there, though if you need an amp, that won't be easy. I have personal experience of two bands with non-driving drummers, one split fairly quickly as the drummer often faced to turn up at rehearsals, and the other is teetering on the brink of collapse. Having a car doesn't mean you can always get there on time, either - traffic, breakdowns, accidents...but it is usually the best way to minimise chances of missing a rehearsal or a gig.
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In the end, it's your choice whether you have a car or not, and it's the band's choice whether they are willing to take on a member who doesn't drive. For some bands, that won't matter, for others it will be a deal breaker.
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Quite honestly, it'll just be One More Saturday Night
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It's nothing to do with 'rules'. just a simple matter of what's practical. If you live and play in a city with decent public transport, it would seem that you can get along without needing a car. For people who live in more rural areas (like me) then a car is essential if you expect to have any chance of playing with people any distance away. I'm currently rehearsing with a band 100 miles away, with a gig planned in a couple of months over 200 miles away. I suppose I could do that by train, but I'd need a lift or a taxi to get and from the station at each end, and I certainly wouldn't be taking more than one bass and a minimal kit bag. I can see how it would work, but most of us who have experience of gigging with a non-driving member of a band know that it inevitably falls on the other band members to move them and their kit around. Obviously, exceptions are made in the event of sickness or injury (my wife drove me to and from rehearsals and gigs when I was confined first to a wheelchair and then on crutches after an accident).
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I gigged this bass tonight, and I'm glad I did as it reminded me how good it sounds and how comfortable this full scale light weight really is. So it is no longer for sale, it's staying with me. Two hum buckers with coil taps via push/pull on the volume knobs, Babicz bridge as standard, Gibson gig bag. Bought new by myself last Autumn and has seen very little use. Has been checked over by local pro luthier. Good range of tones available and very light (6 lbs 12 oz). Prefer collection from my house in West Oxfordshire as the seller can see what they are getting and try it out through a decent amp and cab. I am trying (really, I am!) to cut back to just four basses, so I am not interested in trades for this, just a cash sale. -
Oops, fingers didn't do as they were told, but I'm sure you know what I meant to type!
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I think If I had a gig in London, I'd be tempted to take just a bass and DI box and use the train from Oxford. Driving and parking in London wasn't exactly easy when I lived there, and I left the place 22 years ago.
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How do drummers manage in London? Do the venues mostly have house kits, so they just need socks sticks & breakables? I play a lot in Oxfordshire & Wiltshire pubs, and some are surprised we need electricity! We have to take everything, including lengthy mains extensions, as the only available socket maybe some distance from where we are expected to set up and play.
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I'm hoping to have sold it by then, of course, but if not, then you're most welcome to call here in April! -
Bass sold (well, part exchanged for an Alembic!). Well, another bass is going to have to go as part of my new year rationalisation and attempt to reduce my debts! Fender Classic 50 Precision, bought new three months ago, used for one rehearsal and one gig, since when it has been sat indoors, unplayed . Absolutely unmarked, complete with original gig bag. This is exactly the same as the road worn Precision, but with standard paint instead of cellulose, and obviously no wear. Other than that it is identical. Sorry as I will be to see this one go, something has to and this hasn't been with me long. To be honest. it's a great bass, but I find myself taking out my familiar Standard Precisions when I'm going gigging. This bass weighs 4,080 grams ready to play, according to both our new kitchen scales and my old fishing scales. I would prefer to have this collected from me between Oxford and Swindon (where you can play it through an amplifier before buying) or meeting up at a mutually convenient point somewhere. I do have a Fender box that these are delivered in, if any buyer is prepared to allow a courier near it! Amp, cab, and door in the picture are no included! Any questions, etc, please ask.
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That's fair, but in my experience of non-driving drummers (who, of course, have the most kit to move around) they just stand there looking like lost puppies until someone loads their gear and takes them home. That is definitely selfish behaviour, and I will not put up with it any longer.
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I live in a small village with little in the way of public transport, so at least one car per household is pretty much one of life's necessities. Being in a band with a member who will not get themselves a car is a non-starter from my point of view. I have walked away from two bands in the last 12 months because both had drummers who didn't drive and expected the rest of the band to store and transport their gear. I bought an estate car specifically because that was the easiest way to move two basses and amplification around, plus help out with a PA speaker or 2. On the other hand, I suppose it could be argued that I am being selfish by choosing life in a village when I could be in London with a decent transport system in place!
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Looks like my timing is well ahead of the beat here! Just have to wait for someone to want the bass and have the funds to pay for it! -
That's leading me into temptation now!
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He sent me a note asking me not to lead you into temptation (well someone did, anyway!)
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I haven't weighed this bass, but it is the lightest Precision I own, that's for sure (as well as the Classic 50s, I also have 4 US Standards, and three of those are basses for life, hopefully!).
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Thanks, Marc, and yes, they feel beautifully worn in straight out of the box. I've also got a Classic 50s P (same bass, modern paint instead of Cellulose, and no wear) and it was difficult to decide which should go. Might sell em both, in the end.
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I've got some bills to pay, so something has to go, and as I only bought this a couple of weeks ago, I'd rather sell it than one of my old faithfuls. Nothing much to say about this bass, bought new after Christmas, plays every bit as well as is claimed, condition is as new, no extra wear or paint chips, just as it came. Original gig bag, unopened bag of Fender info, and the box it arrived in. I'd prefer to sell this to someone who can collect and try it out so they know exactly what they're getting, but willing to meet a buyer within reasonable distance of home (I live between Oxford and Swindon). As a last resort it can be couriered in the original box, but with proper insurance, it won't be cheap. Please ask if you have any questions or want further information. Sale only, I'm afraid, as I have more than enough basses, etc., but not enough money!
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Yes, I've got a copy, and everything is in notation and tab, really useful book!
