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  1. lemmywinks
    Not really looking for any trades on this unfortunately, i've been offered a double bass locally so it will be a direct replacement for this Ta Steve
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    [quote name='BassKS' post='857384' date='Jun 4 2010, 03:53 PM']PS. you pay 350 and leave the pups with me. pickup a set of BArts 2nd hand for 80 quid and there you go. A cracker for 430 pounds....[/quote] Does that mean you'll sell the Wizards? If so, i'm interested!
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    A bit less popular i think, probably due to a recent ongoing quality control disaster. Two lads local to me bought Schroeder setups last year and both had problems with them. I think there was a few on here with faulty speakers and badly built cabs too. I think it's meant to be sorted out now though. Mine's from an early run so i don't care!
  4. lemmywinks
    Something you don't already have - a fretless, acoustic bass, one of the cheaper hollow bodies? Maybe a cheap 6er?
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    [quote name='ezbass' post='853557' date='Jun 1 2010, 01:47 PM']Markbass + Schroeder = [/quote] This is true! A lot of people have bad things to say about Schroeders but i love mine. My rig is currently on loan to a long-time Ashdown sufferer who's finding it a revelation, it's just a rig that works! The fact that it's lightweight, tiny and pretty cheap (my 1212r and LMII cost under £750 used) makes it a no-brainer
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    [quote name='Conan' post='854528' date='Jun 2 2010, 10:01 AM']I would hardly describe Mesa and Ampeg as "cheap gear" mind! [/quote] +1 You've actually upgraded the amp and cab! Very meaty looking rig though, bet it sounds huge!
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    I've always found my LMII to be the exact opposite of that funnily enough, they're known for their clear reproduction of bass tone! I guess it depends heavily on the cab used with them I think the reason there's quite a bit for sale is that they sell so well, there's tons of MB gear in circulation! They also don't seem to hang around the FS forum for very long either. I've been looking for a LMII for a mate and they all sell pretty quick A neighbour of mine recently bought a 2x10 Markbas combo (the wedge one, can't remember the name) and he's well chuffed with it. Sold all his old Musicman and SWR gear and just uses the combo now, one hand carry and more volume than he needs. He plays in a covers band mainly playing funk and disco and it suits his needs
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    I tried agroupuk's Shuttle 3.0 combo and it was unbelievable for the size and weight, literally felt like holding an empty box! Couldn't believe they managed to sneak a speaker in there! Not hugely loud and no really deep bass but enough for a quiet gig i'd imagine, especially if you have another cab to leave in the van. The Shuttle 6.0 combo would be worth trying out. I'd happily stick it in a rucksack and cycle/walk/use public transport to get to a gig. The Promethean's look great (good prices too), the head slides out like on the Genz which is handy. Also worth considering the Genz/Ibanez mini cabs seeing as you're already spoilt for choice in the lightweight head department. Can be had for £280: [url="http://www.dv247.com/guitars/ibanez-p110c-promethean-bass-guitar-speaker-cabinet--64358"]http://www.dv247.com/guitars/ibanez-p110c-...-cabinet--64358[/url] The Genz stuff is very expensive in comparison to the Ibanez gear i think
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    Yeah just get in touch with your local Marshall stockist or shoot an email to the distributor, can usually get small stuff like that. I needed a new pot and knob for my old Hartke head and i just rang up for one, cost a few quid and arrived in a couple of days
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    [quote name='escholl' post='851568' date='May 30 2010, 04:21 AM']Haven't seen this one before: [/quote] That's brilliant! Just played it to my housemate who's a massive KOL fan and he totally bought it. despite seeing them loads of times!
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    I dunno, it is a piece of bass history for some people (me included). The records it's played on and the Leo Fender signature give it a provenance very few basses have, not to mention 50 year old ones. I reckon the case on it's own could tell a few stories! It's unlikely that this bass will ever be cheaper than £7,000, numerous re-fins or not. The fact they were done whilst in the posession of Dave Pegg can't do it too much harm. Pretty good deal i think, wish i had the money!
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    I'd say the neck was as good as some Squiers i've played, certainly better than the majority of no-name copies. Bearing in ming the Westfield P (one of which i assume donated the neck for this bitsa) goes for £70 new that's quite a bargain. I played the 'Ray copy which was for sale for just over £100 new, was well worth the cash IMO.
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    [quote name='DreadAlert' post='850610' date='May 28 2010, 08:10 PM']My mom seems driven on NEW only for the guitar, but wont mind a used Amp. I'm trying to persuade her but she's stickin.[/quote] Your mam play much bass? Seriously, buying used will make the difference between £400 worth of serious gigging equipment and £400 worth of budget gear which may not be siutable for the job. Also remember the value takes a hit as soon as you walk out of the music shop. Some of the basses and amps in the FS section are incredible value for money, i wish i'd had those offered to me when i started out playing. Since joining this site i've not really bought equipment from anywhere else, bar a few items
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    There's a rather nice Iceni bass in the FS section for well under budget that comes with a spare maple/ebony neck. Handmade in the UK and supreme quality, doubt you'd get a better made bass for that price - £600 IIRC
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    Mr. Foxen has a couple of MIM Fenders for £250 each: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=85338"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=85338[/url] Both with BadassII, the P has an EMG too. If you're anywhere in the NW then this looks like a good deal too: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=87587"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=87587[/url] Good gigging setup for £400 i think!
  16. lemmywinks
    Hi all, i'm selling this as i've been offered a double bass and can't really justify the extra expense to the missus (despite buying a new TV, fridge-freezer and tumble dryer last week), really nice bass and less than a year old. Pretty much mint, comes with all the accessories and i also might have an old drum stand to fit it. Linky here: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=89643&pid=850467&st=0&#entry850467"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...mp;#entry850467[/url] Located near Blackpool Ta! Steve EDIT: I've been asked about posting this, i am willing to post as i have the original box which is sturdy and the gigbag is well padded so it should be ok. Obviously it will be well packed but i strongly reccommend insurance on an item like this, with it being so long Standard UK shipping will be about £14 and Europe will be about £50 (depending on country), that includes £50 insurance which can be upgraded
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    Got my eye on a double bass a friend has offered me so i'm putting this up for sale. It's the black one, less than a year old and looks great. It's pretty much mint - there's a small bit of unpainted wood near the control plate on the back which was there from new. Comes with all the accessories including the braces and the nice sturdy gigbag. Has a handy line in and headphone out for silent practice to an mp3 player. Not much else to say about these, here's a link to the correct colour: [url="http://www.normans.co.uk/p-1282-stagg-edb-34mbk-electric-double-bass-outfit-34-size.aspx?CAWELAID=98312501"]http://www.normans.co.uk/p-1282-stagg-edb-...WELAID=98312501[/url] These seem to be going for £250 as they're now £350 new so i'd like to get that for it. EDIT: I've been asked about posting this, i am willing to post as i have the original box which is sturdy and the gigbag is well padded so it should be ok. Obviously it will be well packed but i strongly reccommend insurance on an item like this, with it being so long Standard UK shipping will be about £14 and Europe will be about £50 (depending on country), that includes £50 insurance which can be upgraded Ta Steve
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    [quote name='Dom in Somerset' post='850049' date='May 28 2010, 08:51 AM']I drool over Godin acoustics. This one is over your budget but there may be others : [url="http://www.dv247.com/guitars/godin-a4-sa-fretless-synth-access-bass-guitar-natural--49726"]http://www.dv247.com/guitars/godin-a4-sa-f...-natural--49726[/url] I made myself a shallow body acoustic fretless inspired by Godin and it's my most used bass. Also are you so sure about wanting to play fretless that you'd get you nice familiar jazz de-fretted? I'd think about getting a cheap fretless to see how I got on.[/quote] There's an A5 fretless on the forum now at £700 [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=89528&hl=godin"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=89528&hl=godin[/url]
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    I'd get another fretles myself, with that sort of budget you can get an absolute belter. I really wish someone would buy this, it looks fantastic: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=85336&hl=tokai"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=85336&hl=tokai[/url] Slightly annoyed that i can't afford it!
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    Probably the last thing you need to hear but maybe you should have a look at a Sandberg? [url="http://www.sandberg-guitars.de/basscat-overview"]http://www.sandberg-guitars.de/basscat-overview[/url]
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    [quote name='~tl' post='849349' date='May 27 2010, 12:50 PM']The cost does tend to add up once you add in all the hardware, though it depends on what quality of parts you get. Obviously, you pay a premium for Schaller/Hipshot/etc over no-name parts. I've never used them myself, but Warmoth parts are supposed to be excellent quality.[/quote] This is one thing i would be aware of if you go the Warmoth route. The cheap Squier-mod project could turn into a very expensive but absolutely amazing project! I don't think i've ever gone on the Warmoth site and not been tempted to put together something absolutely top spec, when you look at some of the basses people have put together it's very tempting to go all out and get your dream bass at any cost. The quality is absolutely top notch on all Warmoth stuff, i couldn't find a single fault with the one i had
  22. lemmywinks
    I had one of those Squiers, very nice basses. I sold it to Maxrossall and you can see it here: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=68935&hl=aria+jazz"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...mp;hl=aria+jazz[/url] And here: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=35741&hl=natural+stunners"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...atural+stunners[/url] It's a lot darker than the stock photo, not so much as in Max's photos. The one i took is probably the closest to it's actual colour. Funnily enough i also stuck Barts in mine and it sounded great (so they should, cost as much as the bass!) but as they're a darker sound i think the standard pickups gave a more typical jazz sound. I think it would be a good idea, the Squier i had was very well made, much better than the MIM Fenders i tried at the time of buying it. Very individual looking basses too
  23. lemmywinks
    The last Westfield i played was quite nice, Fender shaped headstock too so not a bad choice for a cheap bitsa. Also Squier pickups can sound pretty good! I quite like the look of it, might be a really nice bass. If it was £50 - £70 then i'd be tempted. Definitely wouldn't spend anywhere near the asking price though.
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    [quote name='Clarky' post='847184' date='May 25 2010, 09:01 AM']Linus27, buy it off Wayne (he's got it on for a very good price) and get it de-fretted at the Gallery for £90. All-in cost for the bass you want £450 - seems a pretty good deal if that what you are after???[/quote] There's a Mighty Mite fretless neck here (if it's still available): [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=89059&hl=neck"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=89059&hl=neck[/url] £40 is pretty darn cheap plus you can stick it on whatever Squier or Fender you like to make an instant fretless!
  25. lemmywinks
    I pretty much agree with you Delberthot, i think highlighting bargain BINs is great, i'd much rather someone off here benefited. I'm unsure as to how much of a difference posting auctions makes but can fully understand how frustrating missing out on a bargain would be, especially on collect only stuff where there's not going to be too many bidders. I've bought quite a few bits off eBay recently for the starting bid (not bass related - mostly boring bits of furniture!) and i love getting a bargain as much as the next person
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