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  1. Marc S
    I tend to prefer low tension flats too. I previously had high tension flats on another bass, and found I developed some joint pain in my right hand fingers, after fitting low tension TI's, the pain stopped. I was just wondering, on a short scale bass, whether TI's might be a bit too low tension, and be too "floppy"? I suppose I should just get a set and try them.
  2. Marc S
    @Paul S - I had originally wanted to swap the strings for some flats - possibly TI's (as they're my fave strings on my long scale basses) but at the moment, I have the strings that came on the bass. They hadn't had much use, and I've grown quite fond of the sound. I must get around to trying flats - but I'm now wondering whether TI's would be too low tension on a shortie. What do you think?
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    I'm not sure there are many differences - but the main one for me, is that my Chinese model has the truss rod adjuster at the head of the neck. Which means you don't have to take the neck off to adjust it. That's a bonus IMHO
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    Looks great @Paul S - bargain too. The tape is a fairly common problem, apparently, and also a fairly easy fix from what I've heard. I suppose the main issue would be sourcing the material? Used my Dano for a whole gig the other week (up until now, it has been mainly rehearsals and for a few songs, where I mostly play upright). I used it in my 5 piece rock covers band for the first time.... and they absolutely loved the sound. Got some nice comments from audience members too (and that doesn't happen too often when playing in that band). I'm still really pleased with my Dano, and looking forward to gigging it again
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    Nah, you'll be fine @msb - go on, take a quick look..... go on, go on, go on
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    Ah, @Paul S I wondered how long it would be, before you succumbed to the temptation! lol. Sounds like you got a real bargain there good sir. Hope you're really happy with it. I have to say, I'm hardly picking up my fave Precision now (should I sell? hmm). I gigged the Dano last saturday, with my Peavey MiniMax head and Acoustic Image cab, and it sounded absolutely awesome. Band members commented on how they could all hear me, and how well the sound cut through. (there was no room for monitors where we were playing). A fellow bassist was there, who I know a bit, also commented on how great the bass sounded. Really really pleased with my Dano, the Peavey head and the AI cab, which is so tiny, yet incredibly powerful for its' size. Only thing Paul.... I keep going back to look at that new Dano Longhorn, in red and with the f-hole. Doh!
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    I have a Mex P/J Mustang which is a damn good bass. My Danelectro Longhorn though...... I'm playing it all the time. I absolutely love the weight, balance, feel and sound of it. I'm mostly gigging my shortscales now. I haven't even picked up my beloved Fiesta Red Fender P for a while.
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    I understand your dilemma. Yet I also feel the pain of your aching shoulder! (As the years advance). As others have said - just do what you have to, in order to keep playing. Alternatively, you could do what I did, and buy a super-lightweight bass, like a Danelectro longhorn. Hmm.... would that fit in with a Funk-pop band? 😉
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    I have bought & sold on FB marketplace in the past, without any issues - but the items have always been local, or within a driveable distance. It has worked well for me this way, as I've been able to try before buying, or allow a buyer to do the same for something I've sold. I can understand your reluctance at sending a complete stranger a grand - and without having tried the bass, or even laid eyes on it. I'm not sure I would do it - but perhaps take a trip and have an evening (or two) in the area, or en-route? At least you'd get a mini break / weekend trip. But if you do go ahead and buy remotely - definitely get them to send an invoice first, and use PayPal (not F & F) so you may have some sort of guarantee / recourse. @ped's suggestion of a video call would be a good idea too - and get them to show you the bass during the call. best of luck with it PS the only time i bought a bass i hadnt seen / tried was via another BC member... and all went well. (My most recent purchase - a Danelectro). PPS. I have found there are more "chancers" on FB marketplace recently. Having sold quite a bit in the past, these days I've not sold much on there at all. eg. If I advertise something for £150 - I get people offering me £60 and telling me my item is way way overpriced, and they can get it anywhere else for £80 tops! So I tell them to do so....
  10. Marc S
    Lovely looking vintage Fender, in great condition, considering it's 50 years old! Really sorry to hear you no longer play GLWTS
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    Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear this sad news. I had several online chats with Nick. I once bought a bass from him - an oly white 2000's Precision. He always seemed a decent guy, and great to chat with. It was nice to have met him. We did discuss me heading to Monmouth, and heading out for a pint. Really wish we'd done that now 😪 Sincere condolences to his family. RIP Old Horse Murphy.
  12. Marc S
    Excellent. Thanks for sharing this video @tinyd
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    It may not be a great tune, and there may be countless "better" examples of 80's and electronic music out there - but the DJ and the record exec must like it, and after all, taste is an individual thing. Plus, it's also not the worst from that genre, nor that era. Best of luck to them, and this really is quite a nice story. If anyone finds the music I recorded around that time, I will deny I had anything to do with it furiously EDIT: Thanks for sharing this @Jonesy - it put a smile on my miserable old face anyway lol
  14. Marc S
    Lovely bass. I had an identical one, from around the same era. It was lovely to play, and sounded amazing. Really sorry to hear of your health issues @FinnDave sad times indeed
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    A ringing endorsement indeed 😀
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    A huge, grinding bass tone indeed @Maude Still enjoying my Danelectro loads. I've rehearsed with several bands, using the bass now, and I'm still loving the sound and playability and of course, it's weight. I haven't changed strings as of yet - I quite like it the way it is.... for now. Also of note - I have hardly touched my other basses, particularly the long scale ones, since acquiring this beauty
  17. Marc S
    Hi @Seamoon Stone Welcome to Basschat
  18. Marc S
    Just wondering whether a combination of factors may help; Do you play finger-style? It may be worth playing with a pick, if the problem is in fingers on your right hand. Also, could lower tension strings help? I had some high tension flats on a bass, and some joints on my right hand were starting to ache - so I put low tension TI flats on that bass, and the problem stopped. Re left hand / stretching issues, I find short scale basses a bit easier on the left hand these days. Hope you can sort your problems and continue enjoying your bass playing. Best of luck.
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    Happy NBD. I almost went for one of these in Red a few years back. It was cheap and in good condition- I opted for a MIM Mustang in the end, and really like it. It's good to play a few different scale lengths IMO, as its good to be able to swap between different scale basses when you want, without having to think too much about it. As you get older, lighter weight instruments become more attractive, and less stretching of the fretting hand becomes a more preferable option too. Enjoy your new bass 😀
  20. Marc S
    Oooh - that looks rather lovely 😀 Even better without the edge / binding tape.
  21. Marc S
    Just searched for that - it still seems to be there. Nice colour. Looks in decent condition... but I'll stick with mine for now. Could make a great NBD for a basschat member? 😀
  22. Marc S
    I haven't played one of the Korean models, so I can't make any comparison with mine, which is a Chinese made version. As I mentioned at the top of this thread, I like the fact that the truss rod is at the top of the neck on this one. From videos on YouTube, some earlier models had the truss at the heel of the neck - so you have to take the neck off to adjust it. Not sure where the truss rod adjuster is on the Korean models? I may do something about the controls on mine though - those "teardrop" volume controls are a bit easy to accidentally catch, while you are tweaking the tone. Or perhaps I'll just get used to them..... Took mine to an acoustic jam / rehearsal again last night, and it sounded absolutely lovely. Whichever style or band I play this bass in, it just seems to cut though, and sound awesome. Still really really happy with it
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    Yes, I'm thinking I may put flats on this one. It's a great sound as it is - but I think I can get it sounding and playing even better, with the right set of flats. That Blueburst one you had sounds nice.
  24. Marc S
    I had one of these a while back. Great sounding, compact head.
  25. Marc S
    Definitely this @SteveXFR Keep your amp head & get a smaller cab (or in future, maybe 2) But definitely keep a bass - perhaps your favourite one. Perhaps take a short break, and then look for a new band / project. I posted earlier on this thread, about how I was away from bass playing for almost 25 years - and now I'm back into bass and in bands. I'm enjoying it more now than I did when I was young. Plus, I'd really miss playing music if I had to give up now. Burns-bass's post above is a reminder of what live music can mean to others. As part of a Folk Club I sometimes play with, we played a couple of times at an old peoples home. The look on their faces, the singing along and some of them dancing with zimmer frames just made me smile. We did those gigs for free, to bring a little entertainment to some old folks, and I'm so glad we did. (reminder to self - must do that again sometime).
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