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  1. Burns-bass
    This is like going on a guitar forum and criticising Hendrix.
  2. Burns-bass
    I heard them every day from about 1992 to 1999, so I’ve done my time. It just never appealed to me at all. I even saw them once in the inner circle bit at Ealrs Court (very close!) and it just left me cold. Hey ho.
  3. Burns-bass
    Never been a fan of the Chilli Peppers, always seemed like macho American cow poop but this considered interview has changed my view on that a little bit. Book sounds interesting... https://www.theguardian.com/music/2019/nov/04/flea-red-hot-chili-peppers-interview-memoir
  4. Burns-bass
    I’ve recently done this and agree that it’s a lot safer.
  5. Burns-bass
    I heard that story too.
  6. Burns-bass
    What a shame! They’re quite rare. I think he only makes a handful every year. If you don’t get on with the KK let me know.
  7. Burns-bass
    You don’t see these very often! This is a handmade ‘stick’ upright bass. Built by a truly lovely chap in Cornwall the Farwest EUB is beautifully constructed (full specs below) from premium components. This is a Redhead model and is in good condition, although it has been gigged. There is some wear on the side of the fingerboard and a few minor marks, but nothing major at all. There are two pickups that offer a decent approximation of an upright sound. The all important waist rest is a revelation and works beautifully, flexing as you get higher up the fingerboard. I bought this on eBay about 5 months ago. I swapped the strings and had the rest rebuilt by Farwest (receipt included). I’m selling because the MK bass you can see on the background of the picture suits me better and has a more authentic tone (at almost 4 time’s the price). Not all stick basses are made equal. For little more than the price of a Stagg you can have a boutique handmade bass. Im always interested in trades. I’m up for anything! Price is £675. This is about half the cost of the one for sale in London. Luthier’s specs: General features of FarWest upright electric bass _ Canadian rock Maple and Sapele construction _ Twin custom made under bridge piezo pickups _ Recessed flush angled ¼? jack socket _ Quality metal control knobs _ Stylish & smooth low gear elephant ear machine heads for accurate and stable tuning _ Three piece laminated neck for strength and stability _ Hand carved neck profiled for playing comfort _ Maple fingerboard with 120mm radius _ 1060*mm scale length (3/4 size) _ Maple bridge for excellent sound and frequency transmission _ Hand contored 5 piece body _ Sturdy light weight and adjustable end pin with rubber foot _ Fingerboard reference edge markers _ Detachable support rest _ Ebony nut _ Light 6.4kg weight _Includes soft padded case
  8. Burns-bass
    Bump again. Used on a session and sounded immense.
  9. Burns-bass
    On hold
  10. Burns-bass
    I’m talking about the U.K. where the forum is based. I used to sell Wals, Hiwatts, Sound City’s and other U.K. gear to the states so I know how some of this stuff is prized over there. I guess having been able to buy a Wal for £500 you think of them as £500 basses. They’re nice, often heavy, very 80s and complex. If you love Wals, it’s all good.
  11. Burns-bass
    I’m not sure that’s entirely true about Wals retaining their value. They’re popular now but future value is all conjecture and history has shown how the market has dipped before. Anyone buying now is at the top of the market. If a couple of industry guys start using ACGs on high-profile gigs then the value of those could soar too...
  12. Burns-bass
    Now £65.
  13. Burns-bass
    Hard cases are notoriously difficult to store! I had a relationship come to an end because of a solid double bass case (she wasn’t a keeper) Personally I’ve always going a soft case reasonable enough.
  14. Burns-bass
    I think some people have seen the increase in value and assume prices will continue to increase. From the outside it looks like there’s not where left for them to go but down. Mind you, I said that when people were paying £2,000 for 70s Fenders and I obviously know nothing.
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    This is a good tongue in cheek thread. And I like it. If there’s a logic it’s that you’re playing on instinct rathe mr than being conscious of the note choices. I spoke with an incredible player who was cranking out BeBop standards at 300bpm and he admitted that “at that speed there’s very little music!”. You’ll surely need to know your stuff before you start soloing. And serious jazzers are usually (not not always) happy and supportive and would welcome the chance to offer some advice on your playing rather than call you out for being a fraud.
  16. Burns-bass
    Televised sport of any kind is a killer. Watching a crowd flit between some inconsequential match on the telly and the gig is soul destroying.
  17. Burns-bass
    This is a modern gypsy-jazz classic.
  18. Burns-bass
    I’m really sorry, I don’t know! I got them fitted at a shop and they worked fine. I’ve double checked them and that’s the length.
  19. Burns-bass
    Still here!
  20. Burns-bass
    Nobody wanted them in the 90s. I’m not entirely sure why they’re so popular now to be honest after having owned a few.
  21. Burns-bass
    Hi, it’s still available, sadly no case. I could send it, fire me across a Pm
  22. Burns-bass
    I think there are some great ideas here. Could It be worth chatting with some local studios or acoustic firms who may be able to help you? I’m not suggesting s begging letter, but companies may want to get involved to help.
  23. Burns-bass
    It’s certainly an agricultural repair.
  24. Burns-bass
    This is car boot sale crap. The vintage obsession is getting out of hand, especially when you consider you could buy a mega Ashdoen or Ampeg rig for the same price.
  25. Burns-bass
    Agreed. Awesome headphones.
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