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  1. Burns-bass
    It’s all good, I didn’t want anyone to get upset as I’m sure you didn’t mean anything bad by it.
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    If you’re worried about the bridge moving, you can use masking tape to show you where the feet should be. Obviously remove this as soon as possible! I still have the bridge markers on my aluminium bass as I’m lazy.
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    Made me smile too. My last teacher said the difference between a pro and an amateur is confidence. The jazz guys knew what was going to be right, whereas most of the time, I'm just guessing. When you know, you know!
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    This is the sort of thing that’s funny in person but doesn’t always translate well when written down.
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    Amen brother, me too!
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    Think we all know what they are. It’s where they are that matters!
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    Got the tip from Gollihur! Helped me. It’s an approximation, but it should help! Also consider with a lower tension string you may need to adjust the action a bit. It’s no problem if you have an adjustable bridge, but something to consider. Also, picked up the SLB and getting used to it. Will message at some point if you still fancy giving it a try.
  8. Burns-bass
    Detune your existing Weichs to D G C F and you’ll replicate the tension of solos (when tuned to EADG).
  9. Burns-bass
    That’s the picture I saw! Looks amazing. We’re very lucky to have these.
  10. Burns-bass
    If each set costs (conservatively) £150, that’s over £6000 in strings! Fair play to him.
  11. Burns-bass
    Some gone, lots still here looking for a home…
  12. Burns-bass
    They’re only high tension until broken in. Mine feel the same as rounds now. Personally, I wouldn’t use any other string.
  13. Burns-bass
    Id love to meet the person who owned it. Bet there’s a story there!
  14. Burns-bass
    I’ve come to the conclusion I won’t ever use this. Does anybody want it or have a use for it? Music charity I do stuff with Don’t need it (or want it!)
  15. Burns-bass
    I need this gone. Any reasonable offer accepted!
  16. Burns-bass
    Yeah they’re excellent aren’t they! I’m just starting doing some voluntary work and I may use this. We shall see.
  17. Burns-bass
    Yes it’s full size (34” scale). It’s light and the body is a good shape for someone younger. I’m assuming you’re not in Bristol, but if you are you’re welcome to come and try it and if it’s for a new starter I’ll find a load of useful stuff to chuck in (picks, lead, stand etc.)
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    Sounds like incidental music from a driving game where you have to select a flashy car from the lineup.
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    Im not having a go at you, you’re absolutely free to charge whatever you wish. The poster asked for advice and in my opinion, some of the values here are very high for average stuff. You really need to know what you’re buying…
  20. Burns-bass
    It’s a weird market. Some of the private sale prices on BC are higher than dealer prices with none of the benefits (new strings, ability to pay with a credit card, etc). As a reference, Bass Bros had a lovely 1976 Precision, all original with the case for £2500. Given their mark up must be 20%, I’d wait it out and see what you can find for around £2k.
  21. Burns-bass
    I got this bow a while back but it’s not used. I believe it’s a Hidersine bow, but can’t confirm. Only one hair slight adrift, all in all, a great entry-level French bow. I believe it’s 3/4 size, will measure tomorrow. Comes with rosin and delivery included for £45.
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    Yeah I agree, excellent value. Ignore the “quirky” duvet (my wife’s idea of humour!).
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    This is a curious little bass! I picked it up recently to take on holiday to practice, but then I bought the NS Omni bass here, so this was surplus to requirements. It's a lovely pink bass that (to me at least) looks like the Tanglewood basses you saw everywhere in the 90s. It all works perfectly well and has had a brand new set of Rotosound strings on it. The bass looks great, it light as a feather and is super cheap. The only thing to note is that the board appears to be lifting a little on the underside of the neck (fret 2 - 4). I was going to glue and clamp this, but I don't have the time. You can play it and it's fine, but obviously something to be aware of. I know nothing of the manufacturer, the components, or anything else. This (to me) is a cheap, functional and fun bass that I was happy to leave in the car when parked at a services or in my Air B&B ( the one I was renting, I obviously can’t afford to own two homes!) Does £50 sound fair? I have a box and can post it or it's collection and a cup of tea in Bristol (preferred). (this may be removed if the charity I'm volunteering for needs a bass, but this may not happen).
  24. Burns-bass
    For the frustrated 6-stringer here are some lovely books. All good condition, no rips or tears and come with CDs where included. Postage on top, will take an offer for them all! Pink Floyd - £7 Guns & Roses £3 All others £5
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