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  1. spongebob
    I've never used Spotify, but have been a Google Play subscriber for some years (same kind of thing). Being a subber, you don't have to suffer the adverts. I've said it time and time over, for a tenner a month, I think it's amazing what you get. Do I feel guilty? Not a bit. I spent so much money on CD's and vinyl - some amazing, some amazingly bad, I feel I paid my musical dues! Only thing to blame is the music industry/business. I never heard artists whinging in the '90s when they were flogging every single as a 2-CD set, with extra tracks on the 7" and cassingle. Maybe they should have spent less on the Bolivian marching powder! For me, I think that music has been in a dire state since the the millennium.We now have the greatest access ever to recorded music, but as a creative entity, I feel it's in full decline. Whereas albums used to be hard to get or deleted entirely, every new release is in competition with virtually everything ever made. Given the quality of what's already out there, that's a hard sell indeed.
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    Good to hear a success story! I've used UPS (bar the odd occasion) for years - never found reason to fault them, or to use anyone else.
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    This is one of the reasons I gave up with them in the end - 9 years ago, a new 4003 was around £1250 if shopping around. The fact they're now close to £2500 is just obscene. I've had many a run-in with the QC of Rics, even worse it's the same bass since about 1960! Just avoid posting any issue over on Rickresource. You'll get denial, blame, and ultimately, flaming torches! 😁 Hope you get it sorted soon.
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    You are all spot on. Call it a moment of madness, self doubt....but I am now withdrawing this from sale. Regardless of circumstances, I know I'd be regretting it forever more. Sorry for any confusion, but it's just too good to part with.
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    Loved my Fender flats for a long time, but wanted a bit more zing. Past 4/5 months, been using the D'addario NYXL's. Drew me back to rounds - love them. Give enough roundy zing when needed, but can also go deep and flat if EQ'd. I'll be sticking with these for a while!
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    Anything from their first two albums. Bass heaven!
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    After some hesitation, I have decided to put up my Fender USA Geddy Lee Jazz. A dream bass, only a change in circumstance has led me to selling - otherwise, I'd never let this one go. It's a 2016 build stamp, but it was purchased brand new, by myself, a few months ago. It's had very little play time - so the condition is immaculate. Couple of tiny marks which won't picture, that's it. It's a beauty. All case candy, hard case, everything is included. A rare opportunity to snag one of these in this condition on the used market. If you've got this far, you'll know how good these are. They nail that growly Geddy tone to a tee. The neck is the same Custom Shop one which Geddy has on his - plus the new signature high mass bridge, pearloid pickguard, the works. Compared to the MIJ/MIM - there is no comparison! This is a different league - it's clear why it retails at just under £2000 new. No trades - straight sale only please. Best part is, I'm only asking £1495 for it. For that, in the UK, I will included the courier (usually UPS) to your door. Payment by bank transfer for this item please. EU postage can be done without issue, although that would add an additional £50. Bass will be dispatched within a couple of days - it's replacement will provide me with the shipping carton! I'm based down on the Romney Marsh in Kent. Check out my feedback thread for validation. Any questions, please PM. Thanks for looking! SB 😀
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    Don't really want to chip in, but on behalf on the majority of honest and diligent RM workers, I find this assumption to be a little offensive. Do you really think people kick items around? Good grief.
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    I went for an audition with a covers band around 2011. Found my way to a country club type-place, unloaded into the back room. Met the guitarist (okay, but very dull) and drummer (nice guy), and finally the 'singer' came in. With her mum and dad (although she was over 20, not a child or anything). They then announced that they were going for a curry in the restaurant. I should have left then, but as the drummer was so friendly, I wanted to stick it out just in case. And the guitarist had a Sabbath 'Heaven And Hell' t-shirt on. So we halfheartedly jammed for the next 40 mins. She eventually returned, and we played a few covers with her parents watching. They had to keep encouraging her to sing with a bit more passion.....she had no clue or idea. Thing is, I'd been sold on the audition by a YT clip of her (she seemed good) and the project in general. It was nothing like as promised, and neither was she. Never again!
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    I grew up in the CD/late vinyl era, and don't miss either. Sold my vinyl as one collection as one lot, and CD's as another. Thar was back in 2010. I first switched to downloads/iTunes, and then the streaming services (I've had Google Play for nearly 5 years). All you need is a tablet/phone, decent speakers and sub, subscription, and you've got pretty much everything at the click of a mouse/finger swipe. I appreciate many people get warm and fuzzy about vinyl, but having spent many hours trying to clean out skips and dirt from second hand records (or new pressings which weren't that great) I'll pass.😀
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    SOLD!
  12. spongebob
    Price drop, only now looking for £18, UK postage included.
  13. spongebob
    Jeez, not sure my eyes will recover after seeing that bass! Unpleasant isn't the word!
  14. spongebob
    Thanks for the tip! 😀
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    Great cab at a great price. These are so light and powerful. Sure this won't be here long. Good luck with the sale! 😀
  16. spongebob
    NEOTECH MEGA BASS STRAP Only slightly used, and in excellent condition. These straps are neoprene and therefore, very padded. Pictures show exactly how it is - strap is completely immaculate, the leather parts which attach to the strap buttons just show some small indentations/creasing from installation/removal from instrument. It can go from 90-115 cm. Width is 10cm at it's widest. Reason for selling is simply that I have a narrower strap for my narrow and boney shoulder area, so it's just not getting any use! Only asking £20.00 for this, UK postage included. Please PM with any interest, and thanks for looking! SB 😀
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    I was tempted by a MM, but ended up with a LM3 instead. MM has a improved EQ, but when I spoke to the guys at the Gallery, it was reasoned that unless I was doing any slapping, a LM3 would do the job at a cheaper price. It does, love it. Used to have the LM2 (when it was part of my old combo). LM3 is better - sure the MM would be a fab choice. 😀
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    To me, his Joni work is the equal of Jaco. Two masters doing their thing, contrasting approaches to the instrument. https://www.maxbennett.com/index.php/discography/index.html What a list! I did read some time ago, when he bought his early 60s Precision (new from memory) that remained his sole electric bass for about 20 years...live, sessions, the lot!
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    Just read the sad news that Max Bennett has passed away, aged 90. Amazing player with so many credits....particularly for his work with LA Express and Joni Mitchell. What a player. There's a discography section on his website - awesome reading. From Mel Torme to Zappa. Thanks for the inspiration, Max...may it long continue.
  20. spongebob
    I used to use D'addario nickels, but switched to Fender flats. However, picked up a US Geddy Lee earlier this year, wanted some brighter strings that could offer me something a little different, step forward the NYXL's. Absolutely love them. They give the crisp highs and mellow lows that I've found lacking elsewhere. The bass can sound as alive, or as muted, as I want. They allow me to cover the complete tonal palate. NYXL's have given me control back over my bass. 😀
  21. spongebob
    Good album, that new one that the photo is the back of! 😀
  22. spongebob
    Love JB. There's a great CD/stream/download called 'Spirit'. Takes you through a lot of BBC live stuff right through the 70's. Really good, and broad as well. Bass work is, as you'd expect, a lesson from start to finish. I've been working my way through his solo records since I first heard it. Up until that point, I knew about Cream and his early work, but was quite in the dark about how much he'd packed in since. Very eye-opening. I'm a big fan of his 'How's Tricks' album. The title track alone, is sublime.
  23. spongebob
    It's a massive yes from me. However, just as rock had a 'golden period', for me, jazz did the same. Late 50's to mid-70's. I loved it when it was pushing the boundaries - Coltrane, Miles, Mingus, Albert Ayler.....other day I was jamming with Cannonball Adderley's 'The Black Messiah'. There is so much amazing jazz, but I think perception tends to put a lot of people off....the polite, Pizza Hut stuff. That amazing period of innovation, that's where I like to be. I have enjoyed Marcus Miller's recent records, and Victor Wooten....Stanley Clarke's new album is pretty cool. But I personally don't think they're in the same league as say, 'A Love Supreme'. Same as most, if not all modern rock records don't come close to 'Who's Next'. I'll leave you with this -
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    Mel Schacher on the Terry Knight-era produced Grand Funk Railroad. Bass monster....and mixed waaaay up there. A blueprint, surely! Quite underrated over here, but there's great bass lines on those records.
  25. spongebob
    Funny how opinions differ - I actually adore the sound of that record, in particular Geddy's bass! Got the album and the DVD! 😁
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