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Burns-bass

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  1. I’m selling a Yamaha TRBx 5 string and it’s the best 5 string I’ve ever played and is £275 with £60 strings on it. Seriously, in your budget look for a local Yamaha and you won’t be disappointed. They’re genuinely amazing value.
  2. It’s remarkable for the cash! Happy to knock a bit off of source a new tuner… I
  3. Anyone interested in some low cost bass fun?
  4. That’s more 80s than I’ve seen in a while, but if it’s good enough for Nathan, it’s good enough for anyone! Bump for weekend…
  5. I don’t think this is entirely fair. The guy had paid his money and been totally upfront with reasons for sale. He’s said he open to offers too… Good luck Sam!
  6. Embarrassingly, I found this in the cupboard and I forgot I'd bought it. This is an as-new condition and is the perfect introduction to shorts scales. The only issue with this is that the G tuner was a little loose, so my DIY fix was to superglue it and then buy a replacement. Well, the superglue works just fine, but I never did find a replacement, so it's a little untidy. This is a cool little thing, and just about small enough to be a stocking filler. £65 cash on collection gets it. This really is my last bass for sale, so it'll be an emotional day (not really) Based in Bristol. Details here: Standard series Body: Poplar Bolt-on neck: Maple Fretboard: Amaranth Fretboard inlays: Dots Neck profile: Modern C 19 Frets Scale: 762 mm Nut width: 42 mm Double-Action truss rod Pickup: 1 PB-Style split coil 1 Volume control and 1 tone control Chrome hardware Classic PB-style machine heads Ex-factory stringing: .040 - .095 Colour: Black high gloss
  7. This is a beautiful and very rare Yamaha BX-1 headless bass with original fitted hard case. I love the way this bass looks, plays and sounds but I have no need for it anymore a I'm playing in classic-style bands and can't afford to have stuff I don't use hanging around. The condition is good, although there is some wear on the bridge and at the headstock and a few chips. Frets are in good nick too. The sound is unreal, deep deep bass, mids and (I guess if you really had to) you could get a good slap tone out of it. This is up there with the Roland GR-77B as the ultimate 80s bass. Images below, bass strung with flats, weight it about 3kg. I will not package this up and post it, and I won't budge on price as I love it. £650 grabs it. You can read an original review here: http://www.muzines.co.uk/articles/yamaha-bx-1/6773
  8. This is why I’m happy to drive a couple of hours to pickup a bass. I just can’t be dealing with the hassle anymore.
  9. It’s what happens when you do everything as cheaply as possible. Personally, I prefer walking into a shop.
  10. In a blind test I’d take that bet.
  11. Need something a little lighter, so price reduced to £675
  12. Without a maker’s mark you’ll need to take it to a professional and get them to check it out. If you can let us know where you’re based perhaps one of us can recommend someone to take it to or call. It’ll need a full condition assessment in any case to assess value. What wonderful memories from your dad and a lovely item to have in the family. My grandad left me a silver cigarette case which is certainly easier to carry!
  13. Home performance can never mimic live performance, I guess. My wife is doing vocal lessons and her coach suggested (as you did) to do open mics but have someone film it on a camera phone and then reflect on it after. This enables you to identify what’s good and what needs work. Thought that was a good idea!
  14. I can’t see much of a point playing at home without gigging, so I salute you and I’m sure your audience does too.
  15. About a grand depending on condition. Nice investment!
  16. Music isn’t a competition and none of us have the answers. If you enjoy it, then that’s all that matters. Personally, after watching a bit of it I’m sure what it aims to achieve, but possibly I’m not the core audience.
  17. Fair enough. I guess you’d hope that the records (which I adore) are the best they can do. If you want to listen to 14 takes of Get Back that’s all good!
  18. Why do we care? It’s 4 guys all approaching their 30s playing music. The heaps of meaning are layered on afterwards. Watch the rooftop concert, enjoy the records and save yourself 7 hours…
  19. Packaging is a bit bashed but the strings are sealed and new. £25 delivered.
  20. Still for sale. Great price for an exceptional bass.
  21. There’s a funny story in the 17 Watts book where a composer gave Mo Foster an incredibly complex part to play 8va (as a joke) and it filled him with fear. Practising with a drone really helps with getting intonation I found. Weirdly I also found the Simandl book to be helpful for EB too when I was trying to do fretless. In the end, I found the sound I wanted was a DB so bought one of those instead. I’d also echo the point above that master fretless players add all sorts of tricks and techniques (like blues players) to each note. It really is a wonderful sound in the right hands. Good luck!
  22. Used to be mine. It’s an exceptional instrument in every way.
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