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  1. Marc S
    Let us know what you think of the strings, once you've played them for a while Ricky 4000
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    Aw shucks. Why thank you so much for the kind words Paul S (no relation! lol) PS, my paypal account is not working.... do you accept Green Shield Stamps? (there are a few of us on here who will understand that comment.....)
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    £20 inc P&P anyone?
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    John T - if you're drop tuning the E string to D, then I'd say the TI Flats would probably not cope too well, as they're such low tension However, the Adagio's may just work, as they're around the same tension as many rounds (perhaps a tad more than some) Re your wife's statement - she's probably right for many things - however, for those Adagio strings it should be changed to "buy cheap, buy twice as many, and they're just as good" Honestly, I've tried several flats over the years, and they are as good as strings costing far more, and I'd say a good intro to flats
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    Thanks for that TorturedSaints - I've got an NS Design CR upright, with a decent, powerful pre-amp in it. Might just order myself a set of these If it can cope with your Aria, it should be fine with pretty much anything, I suppose....
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    Just found this on YouTube - an interesting test.... but I wouldn't be tempted to try it on my Fender
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    Save petrol.... come over & collect it on your pushbike! It's a cracking bass kristo - I'm just not using it since I got it....
  8. Marc S
    Thanks for posting that link MoonBassAlpha How would they handle a bass being plugged directly into them, via say an MP3 player? Can they handle the signal / frequencies OK? I'm assuming so Cheers
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    For Sale Only. Fender Short Scale Jazz Bass. NEAR MINT I bought this from this very forum a while back - but it's not getting used, as I find the shift between 34" scale, DB and 30" scale a bit tricky Despite there still being an ad somewhere on the net - these are no longer available, they haven't been available for some time, and are not often seen (particularly here in the UK) Made in China, in the same factory as the Classic Vibe and Matt Freeman basses, this bass is a great quality build, and a lovely player, with a great sound from its' P/J pickups It's in absolutely great condition (there's a tiny teeny scratch on it - I forget where, but you can hardly see it). The finish is actually metallic red, but that's hard to photograph - It's got a nice sparkle to it You could hang this bass up in a shop - it looks brand new. I have rarely played it since buying it Collection only please (South Wales) or I could meet somewhere to hand it over (I've got headphones + battery amp for you to test it) You rarely see these basses - so please don't start posting copies of the on-line adverts - they are NOT in stock, and haven't been for several years (the last import quota was never even met, apparently) Comes with a Ritter Junior gigbag, which fits it nicely No trades please - I'm trying to thin the herd I'm only asking what I paid for it, and have seen these advertised for as much as 600 on eBay, or the same money, in not such great condition
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    Plus a Squier JV Precision, for when I just want a P bass..... and because I just fancy one anyway! Hence the thinning of the herd. All these years, and I've got 1 out of my GAS 3.... ha ha
  11. Marc S
    Yes, most Flats are more taut than the majority of rounds - However, some flats are lower tension. It's largely a case of trying a few out.... Thomastik Infeldt (T.I.) Flats are low tension though - probably the lowest tension flats, and lower tension than most rounds. The low priced Adagio Flats I've mentioned on here, which have also been discussed by several others, are not overly high tension either. Definitely worth a try at about £12 - £13 a set La Bella Low tension flats are pretty good strings too, though they are higher tension than the TI's and slightly higher than the Adagios
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    I wasn't sure either - but I put a set of the Adagio's on a Jazz, and was really pleased with the sound. At £13 for a set, I'd say definitely give it a try. You may just be amazed
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    Funny enough - it was Norman's Rhythm Stick that made me get this converted. I always liked the look of it I got myself a Limelight P/J, and if I hadn't got that, I'd be keeping this one. I really can't justify having both... GAS, damned GAS Re the Jazz - I had a Roadworn Jazz, and in a futile attempt to thin the herd, I traded the RW Jazz.... and I have regretted letting it go it ever since. I suppose sometimes you really just don't appreciate what you have till it's gone, or you learn a lesson by going full circle? The only other thought I have, is to sell the Limelight.... but I love that bass too Re Dave Dearnaley - I've seen several of his custom built guitars, and they have all been absolutely amazing Yes, his hand-built guitars are beautiful. Chequered binding, lovely pearl inlays, beautifully grained woods, top quality construction Top craftsmanship, from a guy who really knows his stuff.
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    The Jazz I was after has sadly gone. So I'm just adding the possibility of a trade, for a Fender Roadworn Jazz - obviously with cash your way, for anyone wanting a less expensive Jazz and some cash
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    The Jazz I fancied has gone. So I'm adding another potential trade to this bass I'm after a Fender Roadworn Jazz, in Fiesta Red - if anyone fancies a swap
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    Sorry to hear of those who've had bad experiences with PMT. I have to say, I've had nothing but good experiences with PMT's Cardiff branch. The staff are always friendly and helpful Though I did try a couple of basses a short while ago, and two of them clearly hadn't been set up very well The guy I was dealing with said that in the one case, it had only just recently come in (2nd hand) and that both would be set up better very soon I found that a little odd. Of course, different players like different set ups (perhaps this is more variable on bass?) Any other basses, or other instruments I've tried at PMT have always been pretty well set up, in the past. My first purchase from the Cardiff shop. was on their opening day. I bought an amp head (TC Electronic) It was still in its' box, somewhere in the shop They went out of their way to find it, despite many deliveries on that day, and boxes and customers everywhere.... They made sure I tested it well, and even gave me a choice of cabs to try it with (again, despite one of those being still boxed) After that, they even gave me a good discount, and a couple of the staff even remember my name. I notice that they also call other customers by their names too - I don't think anyone else has remembered the names of customers in any of the music shops I've previously shopped in. They continue to be helpful, without being pushy or "in your face" so I pop in from time to time, even if I'm not shopping for anything in particular
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    'Ow bist

    Marc S replied to steperrin's topic in Introductions

    Welcome to BC Stephen
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    These NS Design EUB's really are great. Several steps up from a Stagg. Great build quality and very playable A great solution if you need to double up, playing upright and BG. And Burns Bass is a great guy to deal with, buy in confidence fellow BC members
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    Someone please buy this bass - so I can stop looking at it, and thinking "hmmmm, what if......?"
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    That's a cracking looking Jazz Mr Bassfan I particularly like the block inlays on the neck I've actually got a set of the stick-on ones, which I was also thinking of using on this white Jazz of mine I've used the stick on block "inlays" before, and they're not bad you know Of course, you can't beat the real thing, and with the bound edges too..... mmmm
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    I had thought about that too. But as I say above - I don't normally like white scratchplates However, on this bass it does look nice - it's got a classy look to it IMO But you're right bassfan, Off-white Pearloid would look nice too. Mustn't buy any more accessories for it - I want to sell lol
  22. Marc S
    As neilp says above, I wouldn't use alcohol swabs on gut strings - it would dry them out... I'm interested to hear what others think is best from the products above, or something else they use? I did have a bottle of cleaner a violin specialist shop sold me, which was for cleaning Rosin - not that I bow much at all That seemed pretty good, but I have now lost the bottle and can't even recall what it was called...
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    I gigged this bass on Saturday night, and it sounded amazing. The drummer and singer/ guitarist had both said it sounded sweet... I'm now considering whether or not I should really sell this beauty - I'm tempted to withdraw, as it sounds great and is so comfortable to play, and so lightweight... Hmm, what to do?
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    Thanks for that mate. Yes, it's fab, and in stunning condition. I still can't decide on the white scratchplate or the tort one.
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    Killing Joke's bass player "youth" aka Martin Glover, briefly formed a band called "Brilliant". They appeared on TOTP with 2 bass players back in 1982, I think Also, I have seen a couple of bands with both a DB player and bass guitar (not often, and I can't recall who - but I have seen it)
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