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I had a couple of the other China-made CV Precisions (one in Fiesta Red, the other in pale Blue) - both were absolutely stunning basses. I'm told that these 50's shape P basses are too. I really like the colour on these, and was at a festival a few weeks ago, and the bassist in one band was playing one. It sounded great. Can't believe this is still here. If I had a bass sized gap anywhere in the house..... I'd be lusting after this. GLWTS
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Hello again Rosie, Yes, I once had Innovation strings on a bass (silver slap, if I recall correctly) and they were easier on the hands than my current strings. There are times when I think I should go back down that route - but they're not always suitable, and I can't imagine taking two differently strung DB's to a gig! lol Upright does seem to get a favourable response from an audience, even when I'm playing it. What always surprises me though, is that I get even more comments, questions and general chat when I play my EUB. Comments like "it sounds amazing" - when I don't actually think it does. Of course, they never sound quite like an acoustic DB to me anyway. I suppose you could say if the audience is happy, then that's fine. EUB's are definitely easier to lug around - though they're not always necessarily lighter than an acoustic DB, they're certainly less bulky. I can sling mine over my shoulder, and carry something in each hand. Mind you, it's heavy on my ageing shoulders. Hi again and welcome from another South Walian BC member
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Is it good for practising metal?
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Taylor GS Mini-e acoustic bass - ON HOLD - *SOLD*
Marc S replied to Happypants's topic in Basses For Sale
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PIckup for a Bouzouki? Any ideas / suggestions welcome
Marc S replied to Marc S's topic in Other Instruments
As it happens, I used to own one of these - which I never used in anger, on my DB. Possibly a tad bulky for my Bouzouki. The more I think about it, the more I'm tempted to just get a stick-on pickup and have a go at wiring in a volume control.... I'll be seeing the guys at Hobgoblin music this weekend - so a chat is in order, I think -
PIckup for a Bouzouki? Any ideas / suggestions welcome
Marc S replied to Marc S's topic in Other Instruments
Don't think I've come across Ffion O'Hanlon before @pete.young - nice stuff Thanks for your reply @Rosie C - that Mandocello looks lovely too. It would have been a crime to butcher that rosette. I'm beginning to think that I've no other options but to cut into the body of my Bouzouki, and install something like that Fishman system. I could of course, think about cutting the wire on one of those stick-on pickups, and fit a potentiometer? -
Fender Road Worn 60th Anniversary Jazz Bass. On hold thanks. - *SOLD*
Marc S replied to karlfer's topic in Basses For Sale
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Hope it's OK to list this here, as well as the DB for sale section? I've done so, as these are regarded as good amps for upright. EA 550 watt Micro iAmp head. Yes, it's really tiny & lightweight, and yes, it's an incredible 550w - amazing for its size. Comes with metal case & manual. The case was a makeup box, I think? Great little amps - this one has had some use, though not lots by me. I bought it several years back here on BC. Good working order, with some surface scratches. In all honesty, I find it a little too "clean" or hifi-like when I'm doubling up on Bass guitar as well as upright - so I tend to use my MB Evo1 twin channel head these days. I've tended to take this along as a backup, or use it in folk club jam sessions. No trades - I'm having a clear out. Prefer collection from Cardiff, or nearby - but can post, but I'd prefer to insure it if post is the only option.
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Listed here, as these amps are regarded as good for upright bass. EA iAmp Micro head. 550 Watts, which is amazing, given the minute size and featherweight nature of this head. Moreover, it's dual channel, with 2 separate EQs - which you don't see often. Comes with metal case (which I think was a makeup box? Mains lead and manual. I've owned this several years, bought here on BC. Not used it a huge amount lately, as I now use my MB Evo1. Sometimes I just take this as a backup. Great for upright, but I find it's a little too "clean" for situations when I'm doubling up with a P bass. No trades please- I need to thin my collection of "stuff". Prefer collection from Cardiff, or nearby meet-up. Can post, and would prefer to insure that. (Not sure what it would cost - or you could arrange courier). These are now discontinued I believe, and I'm not sure of it's value. I've seen others sell for more, but this has some surface scratches, suggesting fair use... though not by me. Let me know if you think the price is fair.
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Squier 2008 Classic Vibe Precision Bass ON HOLD - *SOLD*
Marc S replied to Cosmo Valdemar's topic in Basses For Sale
I can fully understand those second thoughts. I had one of these, and I couldn't believe just how good a bass it was. I kept it over both a really nice 2000's oly white USA P bass, and even a JV Precision - it was that good IMHO, and a rather pretty colour too. Not only that, but the fretboard was a lovely colour, and the neck sublime. I sold mine to reduce the number of basses, keeping my lovely Classic series Fiesta Red P, which is also stunning - but there are times when I miss my early CV Squier, especially this lovely colour. In all honesty, I wish I'd kept it, and you may end up with similar regrets.... Of course, I hope not! Cheers -
Welcome aboard. Sorry I missed your original post. Hope it's going well, and you're enjoying the wonderful world of bass Keep up the practice regime
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@ped - I think you'd be the best candidate to make that video
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That does look cool. The foldability is rather neat. Burns Bass is always a pleasure to deal with too Happy NBD
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I chose "nothing" because I / we don't usually stop on our way home from gigs. However, I usually find I can't sleep as soon as I get home, no matter how late it is .... my post-gig "refreshment" is usually a little whisky (or two), when I get home.
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Fender Player Plus Top Jazz in Greenburst - *SOLD*
Marc S replied to Precision's topic in Basses For Sale
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Fender Classic Series 50's Precision Bass - Fiesta Red
Marc S replied to FretlessKing's topic in Basses For Sale
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For those who have had to use a backup bass, why?
Marc S replied to Lozz196's topic in General Discussion
I've voted "string break" but I needed 2 responses really. Actually, I had a battery fail on me at a gig - and on that occasion, I hadn't taken a spare bass - luckily, I had a spare PP3 battery. However, that battery change seemingly takes an age when you have onlookers (rummaging around the pockets of the gigbag took long enough). -
Yamaha Session Cakes (x2) - *SOLD*
Marc S replied to ped's topic in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale
Hi @ped please be patient with me - as I've not used one of these before Can you plug a mic, plus an instrument into one of these without one cutting the other out? I assume you could take the headphone output into an amp? I ask because I'm trying to extend the number of inputs into a busking amp. Hope you are well good sir? -
SGC Nanyo MIJ Active FINAL REDUCTION £180. - *SOLD*
Marc S replied to Steve1967's topic in Basses For Sale
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This'll cheer you up... It's World Goth Day!
Marc S replied to Cat Burrito's topic in General Discussion
I really must get a copy of John Robb's book on Goth. A mate has just read it and says it's really good. https://booksplea.se/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=4506444¤cy=GBP&gclid=CjwKCAjw67ajBhAVEiwA2g_jEIy-lLGRBiiILvxAQjwNF2A4h0h2CISj-01ziizAnMVZz4oCqn1_lRoCHyYQAvD_BwE -
Here's a recently released video of one of the bands I'm in. We are called "Tom Crow & The Ghostriders". Please click "like" on YouTube (if you do like it, of course). The video was recorded for us, at Acapela studios, just north of Cardiff. EDIT: Acapela have booked us to support Merry Hell this December
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RIP Algy. His bass playing was a huge part of the atmosphere, sound and energy of the Damned's MGE album. As others have said, Andy Rourke, now Algy Ward