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  1. Burns-bass
    I don’t really get nervous (unless I’m playing a double bass gig), but I echo the others here. I once had a technical issue at the biggest gig I ever played and ever since then I’ve taken 2 (or more) of everything to a gig. Basses, leads, amps, I even take 2 cabs! My set list has all the keys written on it, and details of stops, unison parts, solos etc. After that, it’s just about doing your best and remembering that you’re the coolest person there.
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    I’ll message you separately!
  3. Burns-bass
    They’re wonderful cabs!
  4. Burns-bass
    It works! High gain input not working but the low gain one is. Sounds like a classic 80s bass amp. Reckon with a pre-amp would be a giggable unit. Will see how I get on before donating to the cause.
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    I walked past it initially then went back. Seemed like fate. Could be good for pub gigs and stuff I guess!
  6. Burns-bass
    This is embarrassing, but my music stuff is in the loft room and my arms hurts too much to carry it up there right now. If I have no use for it, then it will be donated back to the community here.
  7. Burns-bass
    Doing my daily constitutional walk I happened upon a big lump with a note on it that said “Free bass amp” I looked around and thanked the lord for his providence. Alas I was a mile from home and I had to carry it, and it weighs 30kg and it’s 24 degrees, so I balanced it out by cursing. Does it work? I don’t know! Still, it was free.
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    Yep, Frank has got this right. What helped me (upright bass, similarly Fretless!) was/is playing along with the real player. Do a I ii v in all 12 keys and repeat it but do variations. I’ll do root notes, then 7th chords, then up and down the scales, then I’ll do position swaps. it sounds boring but it’s a great way to get your intonation sorted and make rapid progress.
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    I’ve been to lots of the auctions. They’re nice guys, the sales reach a large audience and almost all items sell. However, you’ll pay a decent commission (25% I think). While you can set a reserved auctioneers will push for a sale. Vintage stuff there is difficult. You have to take their word for the condition of stuff and you’re not able to inspect things as you would in a private sale. Of course, if it turns out to be fake or misrepresented, you can make the cash back. Personally, I’d exhaust all other options before selling there. It mostly seems to be full of fairly average collections and a few high ticket items.
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    Absolutely understand your point. I love jazz and enjoy listening to bop, hard bop, and the classics. Maybe she was plaid by Kala to play something mad on a bass? I bet it will sell a few!
  11. Burns-bass
    For decent modern jazz there’s loads of great stuff out there. Ezra Collective, Snarky Puppy, etc. they’re pushing boundaries not endless rehashing the past. Jazz was once the future, and it still could be. Guess even people like Jacob Collier could be classed as jazz, and he’s doing some amazing stuff. Didn’t she play with Jeff Beck? Given that guy always pushed boundaries and worked across different genres (jazz, rock, etc.) you’d have hoped that would have inspired her to do something different with an old tune.
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    It's the old adage "Just because you can, doesn't mean you should". So many of these jazz standard videos just feel like a workout for the chops rather than having any kind of deeper musical meaning. I guess it's cool you can groove at 250 bpm and introduce more substitutions than an injured rugby team, but it's not music I'd want to listen to. I remember going to a jazz workshop with a horn player. In the pub after he said "I can't be bothered to learn 400 scales to play solos over 100-year-old ballads that nobody cares about" and he left.
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    Brilliant. I’ve heard good things about the shop from people local.
  14. Burns-bass
    Why not. I’d have done the same if I was interested in it. Seems like a great bass, and would love to know more if you get it:
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    Did you remove the link to stop someone else buying it? Love that.
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    This is on my way tomorrow so I’ve messaged him. Will see what the deal is…
  17. Burns-bass
    Now £450
  18. Burns-bass
    Great! It’s a lovely instrument and certainly quirky. I bought this from the builder. He used to make these maybe 15 years ago. No longer made but all hand built. It’s certainly not created by an amateur, it’s a high class thing.
  19. Burns-bass
    Looks great. I had a first Gen Sire I bought for £230. Utterly incredible bargain
  20. Burns-bass
    Yes! Handmade by a chap in the south of England. It can be dismantled and rebuilt quickly, which is interesting. It’s a genuine 3/4 which is good and has a full size bridge (which many EUBs don’t). This one has plastic feet which enable you to tilt the bridge. Quite why I don’t know. It can make changing strings a bit of a challenge as it has a tendency to move. I should also mention that the machine heads / tuning pegs are not a matched pair. This is how it was when built.
  21. Burns-bass
    I honestly don’t know. Currently has Golden Slaps which aren’t a string to bow (and I don’t bow). I assume it wouldn’t be good.
  22. Burns-bass
    You don’t see many of these (possibly a reason for that!). It’s a Bespoke Upright Bass hand built in the UK. I picked this up recently and it’s really interesting! The woods and construction are fascinating and the frame is a step up from the normal EUB. It’s a full size bridge which is very rare on an EUB. The notches are quite deeply cut and the nut is a bit crude. It’s a quirky instrument that will, if you have a spanner, come apart in about 5 minutes, so it’s ultra portable! Looking for £400. Currently stung with Golden Slaps and fitted with a pickup. If you don’t want the pickup, I’ll sell for £350. Collection preferred as I’m not sure how I’ll package it up! Ask if you need more snaps. Reason for sale is poverty, a lack of space, and the dawning realisation that I’ll be replaced by AI within the next few years.
  23. Burns-bass
    I bought this and used it once at practice. It’s not giving me the sound I want (and I use the EBS pre amp which does) so it’s yours. it’s as new, no Velcro, damage, scratches and comes with the box etc. I got a good deal on here so passing it on for the same price… £200 plus a few quid postage.
  24. Burns-bass
    Here’s my 1970s Mexican Jazz bass in sunburst with blocks and binding. This has been used but is in good giggable condition. Everything works as it should (truss rod turns, pickups are great, etc) Check out the damage in the pics. Overall it’s great apart from a bit of a chunk out where the neck meets the body. Doesn’t come with a case but I can possibly secure one for an additional cost. Looking for £500 plus postage.
  25. Burns-bass
    Fender 75th Anniversary Jazz Bass Maple Fingerboard Diamond Anniversary - Used! This is my beautiful and barely used Fender 75th Anniversary Jazz. This was bought as a backup to my gigging jazz bass, but it’s too nice to take out. There is one mark on the top of the bass, but other than that is perfect. This sounds wonderful with the upgraded pickups. The finish is excellent too, looking both silver and gold. And it’s super light as well. This comes with the tags and the soft case too. Looking for £650 plus postage.
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