Burns-bass
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*Withdrawn* / Alpher Mako Fretless 5 String
Burns-bass replied to Escarraman's topic in Basses For Sale
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[quote name='bazztard' timestamp='1509762039' post='3401519'] the youth today have no sense of history, they know nothing about the past. They think Beiber invented music. [/quote] I think this is actually very far from the truth. In my youth we were part of musical tribes, ignoring anything that wasn’t cool. Now young people are much more able, and in my experience willing, to listen to and enjoy a wide variety of music. They’re not out there paying £300 for a new box set of Dark side of the moon.
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[quote name='SpondonBassed' timestamp='1509778659' post='3401531'] It must be part of the collector's mentality to see additional value in hardware because of who owned it previously. I have no time for that. [/quote] It’s an interesting point. A few vintage Guitar dealers I know don’t mention previous owners or try and increase the price as a result of who has owned or used it in the past. Unless it’s an iconic guitar (or bass) one dealer quite righty said he can’t see why it should increase value. On the other hand, some of the London dealers will use every trick in the book to ramp up value, which is fair enough if it works.
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Best and worst bass gear purchases for 2017?
Burns-bass replied to Al Krow's topic in General Discussion
Best was either a Yamaha SLB 100 which has simultaneously saved my bass playing and my marriage, or a brand new Bryant upright. That’s being worked on in December but I’m extremely excited at what it will become. Worst (this may be controversial) is an all original. amazing condition 64 Jazz. It’s so valuable it’s in the case and hidden away. Admittedly I do have some other valuable guitars on displays, but it’s a real shame as it plays amazingly and sounds divine. -
I have a couple of French bows for sale. The first is a brand new 3/4 size French Double Bass Bow. Brazilwood with traditional winding and half mounted frog. This is from Hidersine (https://www.bandm.co...brazilwood.html) and the RRP is £110. it's never been used (no rosin applied to the bow, it's sat sealed in its bubble wrap as I prefer a German bow). I'll take £85 delivered. The second is a French carbon fibre bow. Its been used with some marks on the carbon parts. I think this is an eBay purchase (no makers marks or name). I'm not sure where to price this, but let's start at £50 delivered. Will post pics when I get a chance. Please PM for more information
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How to handle a change of musical direction in a band
Burns-bass replied to lownote's topic in General Discussion
The presumption here is that the singer is trying to take over. He may actually be really excited and enthusiastic about the new band and be trying to show commitment and invest some of himself in the band. I’d start by making positive assumptions, not necessarily negative ones. Worth taking everyone out for a few beers and a curry and having a good chat together. Never go behind someone’s back and talk to the existing band members before hand at length as it can be quite an aggressive approach. -
Stunning girl, instrument, playing and composition!!!
Burns-bass replied to dyerseve's topic in General Discussion
I think the point he’s making is that you started the post by praising how the girl looked, rather than the track itself. -
I went to a Christian McBride solo recital l (unamplified) last year and it was incredible. His technique is just insanely good. The only problem was that my wife fell asleep. She wasn’t the only one either, a few in the crowd did too. Shame really. Anyway, will check I this out, cheers!
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Whats the longest you've had a bass for?
Burns-bass replied to OliverBlackman's topic in Bass Guitars
Been using my 66 Jazz Bass for 10 years and toured and recorded it. Sold the other 15 basses I had at the time and went down to this one. Added the 64’ this year, but it’s only been played for about 3 hours so I might sell it and go back down to the one. -
I have a couple of things to give away if anyone wants them: 2 x vintage Fender baseman flyers. These are from the late 70s. I have no idea why I have them, but I do. I can stick them in the post to you for free. 1 x USB guitar connecter. This isn't an expensive one, but could be of use to someone I guess? I have more stuff to add here as I do my clear out, I will do over the weekend.
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As well as physical changes to the bass you should also look to experiment and change your amp settings a little. When I was in a touring band and moved from Precision’s to Jazz basses I used to use a SansAmp Bass Driver which is a nice piece of kit. In the end, the EBS amp and can setup I had was able to provide the extra boost.
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I've seen these basses before. I think it's actually a Soviet-era Ural bass guitar. If you check out their range, there are guitars with the same body shape, I reckon they just also created a bass version. They also did some amazing other instruments.
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Thanks Gareth, that's one I haven't seen. I'm working on another book at the moment, so this is taking a back seat until January next year. I've tracked down one of the Elgar books, two more to go!
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Here is my 1974 / 75 Fender Jazz. It's right on the cusp of the transition, with 74' dated pickups and pots, and a 4 bolt neck plate. The bass was taken in a partial trade for my 63' Precision, but I'm moving it on because I need to pay for some work to the house, and I have too many guitars, uprights and basses (apparently). It plays amazingly well, and since owning it I've cleaned the fretboard up and given it a full set up. This really is a great, gigging 70s Jazz and isn't prohibitively heavy, nor too beat up. I've listed the good, and not so good bits below... I have a huge amount more pictures to should you want to see them. I don't want to ship this abroad, and am reticent to send it in the UK if I'm honest. I will only do so if the buyer pays for fully insured shipping (and someone tells me where I get this from!). Details:[list] [*]Finish, neck bridge, pickups (although recently rewound), pots, neck, tuners, scrathcplate, bridge and pickup covers and case. [*]Plays really well, very bright (rewound pickups) and has been set up well. [*]No dead spots in the neck. [*]Finish wear isn't too bad, it's 'honest' I guess, commensurate with use, but doesn't suggest this bass has been abused. [/list] Things to note:[list] [*]The pickups have been rewound, are strong and fantastically loud [*]There is a small section of the pick guard missing. (This originally really upset me, so I bought a reissue 75' pick guard, but never fitted it. In the end, you get used to it) [*]The bass has had a refret. The frets are the chunky vintage type, but there are marks on the binding. [*]There is one spring on the bridge that has been replaced [*]One of the bridge screws is slightly damaged (although it still functions) [/list] Price is now £2050 Trade wise, I don't want anything really, but am always interested in vintage fenders. Stuff I want at the moment is a Telecaster Bass and a 70s Precision. Otherwise, cash is preferred. Based in Bristol but can travel should you want to meet up.