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    [quote name='BigRedX' post='44482' date='Aug 12 2007, 04:16 PM']Thanks silverfoxnik, I like the futuristic vibe too. I only started playing fretless 2 years ago, but now I only use fretted bass on about a quarter of the songs my band plays. For me there's something more "tactile" and expressive about playing without frets. Give it a go. You can get a Squire VMF Jazz for around £200 which is an excellent bass to try it out on. With my two Gus basses I've got most of my low-end options covered: And of course I could always add a bit of guitar with my Gus G1 Vibrato! [/quote] That's a serious looking collection!! The design is very clever too; like the input at the back.. Yep, I know I should have a go at fretless and to hear that it's become you main instrument after just 2 years is amazing.. Food for thought, definitely.. Nik
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    [quote name='obbm' post='44361' date='Aug 12 2007, 10:01 AM']I've finally got the recently acquired Lakland Daryll Jones 4-string ready for action. New scratchplate, new strings, J-Retro and she's ready to gig. [/quote] Beautiful! Are you bringing her to the Bash on Saturday - would love to hear how she sounds? Nik P.S. any chance of ordering some leads and collecting Saturday.....??
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    Hi Wildus What model is that, doesn't look familiar? Nice looking bass though - shame I'm not a lefty. Good luck with the sale! Nik
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    [quote name='Beedster' post='44598' date='Aug 12 2007, 09:07 PM']Oly White Precision sold pending payment Chris[/quote] That's good news Chris - I was beginning to think that 'The Beedster' was losing his touch! Selling wise that, is, not playing.....
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    [quote name='gilmour' post='44404' date='Aug 12 2007, 12:27 PM']Hi, I've recently purchased a warwick dirty blonde, and it's a great bass, just not what I'm after. I've been playing a Yamaha TRB 5 for years now, and should probably have stuck with that, but was seduced by the rarity and kudos of the Warwick. Anyway I decided to get rid of the Warick and try to get hold of a Yamaha TRB5PII (the really nice one with the thru neck and piezos). However I can't find one for sale anywhere, except imports at silly money. I really like the punchy and versatile sound. Can anyone suggest any alternatives to the TRB 5PII ? I'm worried that if i go of fbass shopping again I'll be seduced by another bass that isn't right for me. I reckon I'd be prepared to spend around £1300 Thanks in advance.[/quote] Hi and welcome to Basschat! With £1300 to spend you've got a pretty wide choice for a 5 string, including new or s/h. Here's a few off the top of my head: MM5 (if you could find one s/h with piezo and twin p/ups) Sandberg (choice of different style 5 string basses..) Shuker (great custom built UK basses) Overwater (another great UK make) Sei Sadowsky (there's a nice on for sale here on this forum) Bacchus (again, a nice one for sale here) Atelier Jazz 5 (as above) Lakland Mike Tobias Designs (MTD) Ken Smith Designs (KSD) Fender Marcus Miller 5 I'm sure there's lots of others people here will recommend.. Only advice I can give you is to try out as many as you can before buying, something that could save a lot of time and money in the long run. Good luck ! Nik
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    [quote name='Beedster' post='44239' date='Aug 11 2007, 05:48 PM']Got my mojo working Nik! Cheers, moved a step closer today so hopefully all will be revealed soon. Shockwave old mate, apologies for the lack of trades, you know BC though, any bass you want you'll eventually get one day Cheers Chris[/quote] "[i]you know BC though, any bass you want you'll eventually get one day "[/i] That is definitely true, I hope/think ???? See you next week, Nik
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    [quote name='grimbeaver' post='44153' date='Aug 11 2007, 11:56 AM'][attachment=1702:14.jpg]The only 2 guitars of my collection that I play with on a regular basis is a Jaydee supernatural Mark King that I have had since 85 and a 92 gibson thunderbird. The jaydee is better than any other guitar I have played and makes the T bird feel like a plank ![/quote] Great british bass making at it's finest! Never owned one myself but played a couple at various times... Outstanding attention to detal and superbly built! Wasn't it Mark King who helped put them on the international map, so to speak? Nik
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    [quote name='Beedster' post='44053' date='Aug 10 2007, 11:51 PM']BF's hot on the trail on this one Nik! If it works out I may have something quite impressive - in fact the bass I've been after for years - at the SE Bash next week. Certainly I'm gonna have to sell pretty much everything else I own bass-wise (and possibly the GF) to pay for it, but I think it'll be worth it. It'll be sad to lose Kylie, she's a great bass and a really versatile gigger, but, perhaps it's a bit like the Stiffler's Mum scenario in American Pie, the young 'uns might look sweet but the old 'uns have that something special Cheers Chris[/quote] Mmm.. Intriguing?? You're definitely the 'international bass man of mystery' Chris! Looking forward to next week even more now because of this. Glad all's well though. See you next week! Nik
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    [quote name='Beedster' post='44027' date='Aug 10 2007, 10:46 PM']Having to sell both these, and pretty quick. One I've only had for a week, the other somewhat longer. I hope Neil (artisan) will forgive me for selling what was until recently his pink bass and for also using his pics. I need to raise some cash quite quickly so I am selling both at what are, IMHO, bloody good prices. I'll have to ebay them at BIN in a couple of days if they dont sell here, so if you're interested, let me know! First is a 1996 USA Olympic White Precision upgraded with BADASS III (string through) and SD Basslines P and J PUPS. Lovely maple board. It's been my favourite bass for a good while. Currently strung with TI flats it's sweet as and does everything from funky growl to Motown thump. Pretty much perfect condition. Sold with hard case. Will also provide original bridge. I can also let you have it with tort or white guards as in the different pics below. Note: it's NOT the black one! £550 ovno. [attachment=1693:AUT_6854.JPG] [attachment=1694:K_D.JPG] Second is a Fender Japan Pink Precision. Not had it long enough to gig but it seems to be everything you'd expect an MIJ to be. Beautiful colour, really beautiful. Will also be sold in a hard case. £280 (same as Neil was asking for it plus £30 for the case). A few dinks but pretty good condition overall. [attachment=1695:P1010019.jpg] [attachment=1696:P1010012.jpg] I'd be happier with collection/delivery/meeting than postage. No trades I'm afraid. I'm also selling a Roland Cube 100 for £175 in the amps section Cheers Chris[/quote] Very suprised to see this Chris - 'Kylie' up for sale!! Hope everything's alright mate? Two great looking basses so should shift pretty quickly I would have thought, especially 'Kylie'. Nik
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    An alternative option is to go via the Musician's Union and get your first £1000 worth of gear insured free with Hencilla Canworth who've been around for as long as I can remember (020 8686 5050 / [url="http://www.hencilla.co.uk/main.asp?pid=3)"]http://www.hencilla.co.uk/main.asp?pid=3)[/url]. Admittedly, it costs approx £125 to join the MU but as well as the free £1k of equipment insurance you also get free Public Liability Insurance of up to £10 Million which, in the present 'claim culture' world we live in (where everyone wants to make a claim against someone or something for a fast buck), is well worth having. Musicians Union: www.musiciansunion.org.uk Nik
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    [quote name='bass_ferret' post='43524' date='Aug 9 2007, 10:49 PM']Afraid I'm not goona be able to make it - real shame.[/quote] That's a real shame! We must get some of the West Sussex BC members together at some point.... Nik
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    [quote name='Lorne' post='42276' date='Aug 7 2007, 02:34 AM']Ha ha ha-a long time no see,had a lot to do,a lot of searching for the forum too Ok,some of you will know me from the old forum,my name is Lorne from Plymouth,Devon-I've been playing B.C.Rich basses for over 20 years now Since the last forum,I have managed to dig a Koi pond,get back a 1979 Bich 8 string that I sold in 1992-lost my Yamaha John Myung in the process,but worth it I still work on the Unofficial B.C.Rich serial number archive,I am also a Admin on the BC Rich Players forum Oh and we had a new baby boy 2 months ago Nice to be back-now upset me and show me beautiful Sei Original basses-the only thing I've considdered as Better than a handmade BCR [/quote] Hi Lorne Welcome back and congratulations on the birth of your son! The rediscovered 8 string bass looks great BTW, Nik
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    [quote name='guitarnbass' post='43143' date='Aug 9 2007, 02:36 AM']£800 seems like a steal for that...[/quote] It is! Great sounding bass Ped, by the way..
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    [quote name='BigRedX' post='42702' date='Aug 8 2007, 12:03 AM']This turned up today. My new Gus G3 4-string fretless bass in bright chrome and dark blue sparkle finish: Sorry about the quality of the images. I'll try and take some betterones in the week when I can use some natural light rather than the nasty flash on my camera, but I just wanted to show off my lovely new bass. Sound-wise I've only been able to try it through my studio monitors (Tannoy Golds) via my BassPod so far, but there's lots of tonal variation with the PU switching and the active 3 band pre. Goes from rich and deep and dubby without any mud on both pups in series, through to a great mwah with the bridge pups solo'd. Can't wait to try it though my rig...[/quote] Absolutely stunning looking bass! Looks a bit like a prop from the film Barbarella (which is a good thing)....I can't play fretless at all but looking at your bass makes me want to have a try at it, something I should have done years ago really. Anyway, as I say amazing looking bass! Nik
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    [quote name='bass_ferret' post='43123' date='Aug 9 2007, 12:30 AM']If you want rounds I believe Galli make the strings Bernie puts on his basses.[/quote] That makes sense now - Bernie mentioned his strings come from Italy when I bought the KSD from him last year! I'll give him a call....Thanks
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    [quote name='bass_ferret' post='43006' date='Aug 8 2007, 06:51 PM']The usual suspects - stringbusters only have the flats and I cant find the others.[/quote] OK - thanks!
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    [quote name='BOD2' post='42360' date='Aug 7 2007, 10:44 AM']Well you're right about not being able to use an adaptor. The PSA is designed for US voltage and would probably get damaged if plugged into our higher UK voltage. What you need is a UK dc adaptor capable of putting out 9.75 Volts @ 820 mAmps (I presume this is written on the adaptor). 9.75 Volts might be a problem, in that off-the-shelf adaptors usually put out 9 Volts. However, it's possible that 9 Volts would be enough to make it work. I suggest you contact DBX and explain the problem, asking if you can use a 9 Volt adaptor or if they can supply a UK adaptor for this unit. Failing that, it is possible to get adaptors with variable dc outputs (using a rotary control for setting the voltage). You'd need a voltmeter to measure the output voltage. With any dc adaptor make sure the current capacity is 820 mAmps or greater at the required voltage. I'm probably just confirming what you already know - sorry I can't actually suggest a source for a dc adaptor.[/quote] Had to email Dbx in the end and they put me in touch with their distributor (Digitech) and so I ordered it and it'll arrive Friday, which is great. Not so great was the price - £29.99!!! Nik
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    [quote name='bass_ferret' post='37726' date='Jul 27 2007, 11:14 AM']Galli are one of the oldest string makers around. Not used these strings myself but the other Galli strings I've used have been tops.[/quote] I played a bass with Galli strings on at the weekend and they were great! Anyone know where to get them? Nik
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    [quote name='Beedster' post='42740' date='Aug 8 2007, 08:45 AM']That would be my point on this issue. I find that when I play active I can't help thinking that what I'm hearing includes some artifacts introduced by the active electronics not necessarily present in the passive tone of the bass. As such I would disagree with CK's point above that EQ can only add or subtract from what's already there (I think that was the point, apologies if I'm misquoting you Steve). I keep going back to my Fender Precision with a J/P combination strung with flats on which I simply never have to touch the controls (well actually I do use the blend pot but rarely the volume and never the tone which is always rolled back 50%). Yes, I loved the East Preamp Nick was referring to above, it gave a huge range of tones, amd yes, I love to occasionally do a slapfest on the Modulus, but, like my GF says, it doesn't sound like a bass when I do Chris[/quote] Hi Chris Have to say I agree with your comments there, though certainly, I'm not anti active basses at all as I've got three of them. It's just about realising what you like best for certain situations I suppose...... Are you coming to the Bash on the 18th - I'd love to hear your Fender P with the J/P combination and flats!! Nik
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    [quote name='dub_junkie' post='42460' date='Aug 7 2007, 01:59 PM']great bit of business.these are great basses with bags of character. and I know someone else on these boards who snagged a USA G&L this week for the same amount but I'll let him tell you himself congratulations in the meantime are in order for the L2500 DJ[/quote] + 1 Nice bass and a really good price...Especially for a USA model!!
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    [quote name='funkle' post='42590' date='Aug 7 2007, 07:12 PM']Passive. I spent years playing active basses because they were meant to be 'better'. However, I have gradually found the sound of passive pickups to be more 'airy', 'open', and 'natural' to me. Pete[/quote] +1 That's my view in a nutshell. I've owned so many active basses over the last 20 years or so, including top-end Tobias, Ken Smith, MM, Yamaha, Warwick, Wal, Goodfellow etc, etc and in the end I find myself coming back all the time to passive basses. The only active circuit I've liked the sound of and have stuck with over the years is the one in my Wal Pro 2e bass and that has a very 70's vibe to it and it isn't too 'hi-fi' sounding. What is it with all this emphasis on +18db cut/boost anyway - it's way too much! Having said all that, I'm totally aware of my own bias towards certain bass sounds and certain recording techniques etc that are definitely 'old school' and that what works for me is probably anathema to another person's ears! My main gigging bass at the moment is the MM SUB5 that The Beedster modified and had John East put in a very specific active circuit that makes it sound like an early SR4..It's really good but even that sounds just a little too synthetic tonally for me, though it is very versatile! Maybe that's what it comes down to; passive basses are more authentic tonally but active basses give you loads of variation?? Nik
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    [u]PART II:[/u] Continuing the story on the 'worst gig ever' front, I had a gig Saturday night on Brighton Pier which was great except for two drunken, pilled up twats who started trying to damage or steal some of the guitars and generally cause trouble. Throughout the whole of our 2 sets they were giving us more and more problems - trying to get up and sing songs, asking us to change our set, hanging around the stage area, fiddling around with gear etc, etc!! Typically, Security were nowhere to be seen! Finally, when we were in the middle of an extra half-hour the venue Manager asked to play and doing 'Rebel Rebel', all hell broke loose as one of the 2 guys tried to nick a guitar off the stand and suddenly bodies and fists were flying everywhere, guitars, keyboards and one half of the PA went toppling over - it was ugly!! Fortunately, a combination of punters and security guards helped bring the situation under control and the 2 morons were escorted off the pier but not without having caused a whole lot of trouble first! Anyway, suffice to say, it was not pleasant and the gig stopped and everyone was asked to leave... As we were setting up the gear again to test it and see if it was working (which fortunately, it was..), the crowd who were still in there all started clapping and gave us a big cheer which was nice... Gigging in pubs can be brilliant but very ocasionally, it can be bloody awful! Am laughing now about it but at the time it was pretty horrible!! Personally, I blame shows like the X Factor and Pop Idol myself that have encouraged punters to want to be performers, regardless of their ability or talent... Nik
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    [quote name='BOD2' post='42360' date='Aug 7 2007, 10:44 AM']Well you're right about not being able to use an adaptor. The PSA is designed for US voltage and would probably get damaged if plugged into our higher UK voltage. What you need is a UK dc adaptor capable of putting out 9.75 Volts @ 820 mAmps (I presume this is written on the adaptor). 9.75 Volts might be a problem, in that off-the-shelf adaptors usually put out 9 Volts. However, it's possible that 9 Volts would be enough to make it work. I suggest you contact DBX and explain the problem, asking if you can use a 9 Volt adaptor or if they can supply a UK adaptor for this unit. Failing that, it is possible to get adaptors with variable dc outputs (using a rotary control for setting the voltage). You'd need a voltmeter to measure the output voltage. With any dc adaptor make sure the current capacity is 820 mAmps or greater at the required voltage. I'm probably just confirming what you already know - sorry I can't actually suggest a source for a dc adaptor.[/quote] Thanks BOD2 - very helpful.. I'll contact DBX Customer Services first and go from there, Thanks Nik
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    Hi Folks, Just bought a DBX MC 6 compressor via an Ebay seller in the states. The MC 6 is based on the DBX 160 (apparently) and though it's not well known, it's highly rated compressor that has rave reviews for Bass on Harmony Central. Anyway, it's arrived all in one piece which is great but the PSA which has two thin pieces of metal on it instead of our three piece plug design, is intended to work off USA power supply of 120volts and it converts that into 9.75v and 820mA (think that's right??). At first I thought a simple adaptor that you use on holiday would do the trick but after coming to my senses, I think that would not work and would probably blow the unit.. Has anyone here had experience of this kind of issue before and have any good advice, suggestions etc for solving the problem? Thanks, Nik
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    [quote name='Mickeyboro' post='42146' date='Aug 6 2007, 08:06 PM']Nice gesture, mate! [/quote] Definitely! A great idea... Nice looking old bass too!
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