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  1. Marc S
    Good suggestion by therealting here Someone who is good at ageing / relicing a pickguard may be another option I recently saw a '60's vintage guard on ebay (Andy Baxter, I think) - and that was mega bucks (might even still be there) Mark at Limelight does a superb job ageing pickguards on his superb Limelight basses He's a nice bloke and helpful with it - perhaps you could drop him an email via his classicandcoolguitars website, and ask for a quote on one? I'm sure it'd be cheaper than a replacement original '64 Then you could safely store & preserve the original as you describe Yep, thinking about it some more - I'd get a quote from Mark and go from there.....
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    I keep coming back to look at this bass - yet I really don't "need" it, and am trying to thin the collection anyway lol However, this is just so nice - beautiful colours, grain & finish. Really like the Rosewood Block & Binding too. A stunner IMO GLWTS type bump - to stop me GASsing over it
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    Hmm, it's a tricky one this...... I know what you mean about liking it being "all original" and I'd probably be thinking that way myself Would you be happy with replacement guard being on the bass? Or would that bother you? Perhaps get an opinion from a luthier you know and trust? If nothing terrible has happened to it in the past few years, is anything likely to go awfully wrong now? I've seen some guards with all sorts of cracks, chips, warping and splits, along with all sorts of surface marks a general "crud" But to me, these are part of the history of the bass and part of its' mojo and allure.... But I think if this were me, I'd leave it alone unless it appeared there was going to be a major problem. Some warping & cracks in a guard aren't a "major problem" IMO Heck it's a 50+ year old instrument
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    I can't see any photos either Since the forum update, I think all the old photos have disappeared
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    Testing, testing.... can I now have multiple status updates?
    Hmmm, now I'll have to think more than once a day ;)

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      Marc S

      Actually, you know what? Since the forum has been updated, I find I'm looking at more status updates

    2. KiOgon

      KiOgon

      Me too - never used it before :|

    3. SpondonBassed

      SpondonBassed

      If you spend a bit of time here you'll notice a bit of a culture has developed.  It's more than just a status box, it's a shout box.  There have been some great heads up type notices on it from time to time too.

      One thing however.  I think I speak for all of @Les's loyal readers of the Post Gig Kebab Hunter's Guide when I say we mourn the loss of the original chronicles but we look forward to the continuing adventures of Tex and the Hardcore Troubadours in their search for supper.

  6. Marc S
    Mine too Dr L! Something just looks so "wrong" to me..... Of course, that's just me. But if I was suddenly handed one and asked to play live - I think I'd have a panic attack lol
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    That Limelight does look great, as Lewis says, Mark does fantastic work I'm awaiting my Limelight Precision - shouldn't be too long now But fancying a Jazz - either a Roadworn (again!) or something a bit Geddy-like..... Note to self.... I'm trying to reduce bass numbers... must stop GASsing
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    Let us know how you get on with them johnpaul
  9. Marc S
    Where are you based Paulie?
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    Discreet is quite right in what he says here. You may see it as a sort of "throwing yourself in at the deep end" - but you'll learn that bit more quickly. If you don't feel you want to join a band as such, just yet - try going along to an open-mic night If it makes you feel a little more comfortable, let other musicians know you haven't been playing too long, and ask if you can jump in on some of the songs with easier arrangements / structure.... As Tontee says - you have a bass collection already... so you're a fully immersed BC member
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    This definitely. It does depend on the song. Where you want to leave a note ringing for longer, use open strings Although in my case, I tend to prefer a fretted note mostly - that way, I can control how / when to deaden the note... But, yes, there are songs I use open strings on...
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    Hi Johnpaul, I've not tried PB flats - not sure I've even seen any Yes, tonal differences are mostly nuances - but in the case of semi-acoustic basses, it's far from a nuance There was really no comparison between the PB's and standard rounds... honestly The sound with the PB's was much deeper, richer, and warmer - it really did sound hugely different When comparing both our basses, if I had been told the one had strings that cost a fiver, and the other (with PB's) had strings that cost £60, I would still have chosen the latter.... absolutely no doubt about it.... (EDIT: PB strings are quite expensive btw) In fact, I'm pretty sure the strings were designed for acoustic basses. It's all to do with the resonance of the hollow body, and the mix with piezo pickups in the bridge - so a guitar shop owner told me... I never did find out exactly what the strings on my Ibanez were, but the replacement strings I bought were fine, and sounded fine - they just weren't the heavier gauge I preferred for that bass.... The only drawback I found with PB strings, is that they tend to deaden fairly quickly - although laterly, I used "fret fast" guitar string cleaner to help slow this down - my mate BTW bought a PB set of strings, and still has the bass, he uses some alcohol / spirit mix to clean his strings now... Also, the PB strings tend to make your finger-tips go a greeny sort of colour - don't worry, it does wash straight off, but it's obviously a chemical reaction with the Bronze If you find PB flats, let me know how you get on
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    No, there's no more buzzing from Phosphor Bronze strings than any other type of string.... Many electro-acoustic basses are fitted with Phosphor Bronze strings by the manufacturer My Ibanez certainly was, and several others I've seen (2 were in the shop at the same time as the Ibanez, they had PB strings on as well) As I said earlier, a pal with exactly the same bass fitted ordinary rounds to his bass, and the Phosphor Bronze strings were considerably better.... Tonally, they just suited the bass more. They are more expensive than the more traditional type of bass string, but the difference in sound was very noticeable
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    Good answer, and good point re the lightweight equipment.... It may not feel heavy now, but in a few years... it will do
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    Yes, my thoughts too
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    That's a really unusual colour..... Looks great GLWTS
  17. Marc S
    Thanks for posting that pic neepheid. I've never seen one with that decal on
  18. Marc S
    Hello Little Dragon, and welcome to BassChat, from South Wales I started playing as a young-ish guy. But I stopped playing for over 20 years - so it was like starting again from scratch, it really was My 2nd spell of playing started as a middle aged bloke too.... and I'm enjoying it now more than ever Good luck with it - stick at it, and just practice whenever you possibly can Cheers Marc EDIT: Your progress might sometimes feel a bit slow, but there are times when you suddenly realise you have turned a corner It's often difficult to assess how much progress you're making, but I'd suggest maybe taking just a lesson or two to help you on your way
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    These are indeed, fantastic basses! Much better quality than their original asking price would suggest And I think that's why they discontinued them.... they were just too good The 2nd hand value of these is now increasing, and I think set to increase further in future I wouldn't have sold mine, if I hadn't ordered a Limelight in the same colour Someone is going to be very happy on their NBD
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    I've said it before, but I'm amazed at how neck dimensions seem to vary so much I used to think there were P necks and J necks.... and that was it! How wrong was I? I once owned a 70's P which was heavy as hell, and had a really wide, really deep neck Just the other week, I went to try another 70's P, and that wasn't particularly heavy, and the neck was a tad wider than my more modern P basses, but not overly deep I've played others which have deep necks, but are not too wide, and others which have quite wide necks that aren't overly deep.... It demonstrates that if you're a bit fussy about neck dimensions (either way) you really do need to try a bass out BTW Bridgehouse..... lovely P bass drool......
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    Hi there Ernie, I'm meeting with someone who wants this bass over the weekend, which is why I haven't bumped it I haven't put it "on hold" yet - as I thought this bass had already sold.... four times! This BC'er seems very keen - so I will now put on hold in the title, as that seems only fair to him.... The pics disappeared when the forum underwent all the recent changes. I didn't "bump" it then, as someone else was supposed to be buying it... I too like the 70's CV Precision. It's a real beauty. Just to let you know my thoughts on comparing the two; The 70's CV has a slightly chunkier neck, and may be just a tad heavier. It sounds a tad more "middy" than this version of the straight P too... This version has a slightly narrower, more shallow "C" shaped neck profile. Mine has had the J pickup added, and the P/J arrangement is something I really like You still retain that distinctive P sound, and dial in as much Jazz "burble" as your taste requires Of course, this is a modification to this bass - originally, it was a straight P. Squier do a P/J Precision in their Affinity range, and even do one in the same Fiesta Red colour. They're not the same build quality as these CV's mind you, but it's something you might want to consider, if you haven't tried a P/J. Also, you could go for the 70's CV and get a J pickup added...... I thought about that myself, as I really do like the look of the 70's P, all in black, with maple board and block & bound neck mmmm I just haven't got room though, and way too many basses - or I'd be keeping this one, AND buying a 70's CV You don't see many of these around, especially in Fiesta Red, it seems. One came up on here around the same time I advertised mine, and it went within a day or two My advice is get one as soon as you can! and buy a 70's version too
  22. Marc S
    There have been various threads about the pros and cons of taking back-up gear to gigs Much of it is just down to personal experience and preference..... If I was only taking one bass to a gig, I definitely take along some spare strings Usually, I keep an old set from a recent string change - that way a replacement string should be pre-stretched, and not overly bright compared to your other strings That said, it has been a while since I broke a string mid gig. It used to happen more often, but I don't play with a pick as much as I used to My spare bass is usually my tiny Tanglewood Elfin - it's a super short scale (about 25" I think) so it's compact and very very lightweight ( I could carry it with one finger) I do sometimes carry a spare amp head - but this is also really tiny. It's a Euphonic Audio (EA) 550W dual channel head, and you wouldn't believe how small & light it is.... It weighs less than most effects pedals - I kid you not! It's definitely not "overkill" if you've ever had a disaster (or spot of bother) and there's just something satisfying, knowing you're covered with a backup Carrying spares / backups depends on the gigs. If it's a big payer or a venue / organiser we really want to impress, I'll carry a full scale backup bass Otherwise, I carry the super short scale.... For open mics or folk club / jam nights, I usually just bring my bass, and possibly an amp
  23. Marc S
    It's quite an old post - last bump was in January You could try sending the guy a PM....
  24. Marc S
    Oh no..... Why did I follow that link? GAS building..... drool
  25. Marc S
    Hi, I had an Ibanez semi acoustic bass - very nice it was too My son really liked it, so I donated it to him.... I'm not sure what brand of strings it came with, but whatever they were, they were great As replacement, I got some D'Addario phosphor bronze strings from someone on BC My local guitar shop had told me the strings on the Ibanez would have been D'Addario.... However, they definitely weren't quite the same.... for a start, the original strings were a slightly heavier gauge, and the D'Addarios were good, but not quite as "meaty" as those original strings.... I would definitely go for Phosphor Bronze strings though - they sound much better on an acoustic bass A pal of mine has exactly the same bass, but puts roundwounds on (he did try flats on it once, and didn't like them) the "ordinary" rounds didn't sound anywhere near as good as the phosphor bronze strings.... I'd be interested to hear if anyone knows what strings my old Ibanez came with... But also interested to hear your thoughts on using different strings on your bass too I might be tempted to get an electro-acoustic again one day..... If I can make enough room in my house for another bass! lol
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