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2021 midlands bass bash! 4th september Date Confirmed
petecarlton replied to jebroad's topic in Events
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I've also enjoyed pdbass https://www.youtube.com/user/pdbass for the combination of knowledge, skill and plain old groove (though much is on a DB). His vid on the bassists on Donald Fagen's The Nightfly was superb.
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I've just sold my treasured Bongo 4H to Paul. The whole transaction went like a dream, smooth as silk, no quibbles on either side and I'm delighted both with the way it went and to have made his acquaintance as a fellow Basschatter. I can't recommend him highly enough and I'd be very happy to deal with him again at any time in the future. Thanks, mate - it was an absolute pleasure. Enjoy the Bongo!
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I have spent nearly the whole of this afternoon catching up with this thread and I really don't know how to express my total awe and respect for the work you've been doing @mhoss32. Speaking as someone who has no skill either in woordwork or electronics, my only reference is the skill, creativity and love that you have poured into this project and your generosity in sharing it with Basschatters, many of whom have returned the compliment with thoughtful comments and suggestions of their own. If this is a product of the enforced isolation of lockdown, long may it continue (I don't really think that, but you know what I mean). Chapeau, as the French would say. Thank you is the best I can do.
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* SOLD* - Ernie Ball Music Man Bongo 4H with OHSC
petecarlton replied to petecarlton's topic in Basses For Sale
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* SOLD* - Ernie Ball Music Man Bongo 4H with OHSC
petecarlton replied to petecarlton's topic in Basses For Sale
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* SOLD* - Ernie Ball Music Man Bongo 4H with OHSC
petecarlton replied to petecarlton's topic in Basses For Sale
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* SOLD* - Ernie Ball Music Man Bongo 4H with OHSC
petecarlton replied to petecarlton's topic in Basses For Sale
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* SOLD* - Ernie Ball Music Man Bongo 4H with OHSC
petecarlton replied to petecarlton's topic in Basses For Sale
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* SOLD* - Ernie Ball Music Man Bongo 4H with OHSC
petecarlton replied to petecarlton's topic in Basses For Sale
My only real experience with Stingrays as such was the Ray34 I parted with to get this (now in the hands of my teacher @nottswarwick of this parish) and I would say there is no difference, other than the finish, which was natural on the Ray and satin on the Bongo. I have fairly small hands and I've always found it comfortable and easy to move around the neck. I believe, though I've owned neither, that it would be slimmer than a P and bulkier than a J - I think it's somewhere between the two. What's distinctive is the tone - this is a powerful piece of bass! -
2021 midlands bass bash! 4th september Date Confirmed
petecarlton replied to jebroad's topic in Events
Yes, she's a bit special. So is Ida! 🤣 -
2009 - Sterling Silver (see registration database details in the pix). These are as rare now as hen’s teeth – none on Reverb and the latest version is nearly £2000 and has horrible little black tuners – probably lighter, but nowhere near as cool as the original clover keys. Although the current Bongos tend to be HH or HS, there’s a lot of love out there for the 4H as deservedly the most “authentic”-sounding (by which I mean Stingray-sounding) variant. I bought this from @Sparky Mark here on Basschat 18 months ago for £750 and it’s been my go-to bass ever since. Since then it’s been expertly set up by Dan Orellana at the Music Inn in Nottingham and fitted with the drop-D Hipshot tuner, which cost me £70 from Bass Direct and works like a dream. I still have the original tuner and will include it in the sale. This lovely bass is in near-mint condition. I can find only one tiny nick in the body, which I’ve shown in the pictures as best I can; and the “pointy” part of the headstock and the jack socket are pristine (they’re often not, for obvious reasons). The case itself is incredibly protective, and has some (but not very much) case candy, if that's the sort of thing you like, and… I have the key!!! The ONLY reason I’m parting with this awesome bass is because I’ve had back problems for years, long before I started playing bass, and – although this is not heavy at 8.6lb – I’ve been finding it a bit of a strain, so I tend to turn to my short-scale Gretsch for preference. Of course, the Gretsch – great-sounding as it is – cannot match the classic Music Man growl and punch of this Bongo, which boasts a lightweight basswood (linden/lime tree) body, a beautiful rosewood fretboard, meaty 18v on-board pre-amp and massively-flexible three-band EQ, and will happily cut through any mix. I am putting this up for sale elsewhere, but not at this price, which is exclusive to Basschat. So, if you’re looking for a premium bass at a bargain price, look no further! I’m in Nottingham and happy to let Basschatters with serious interest come and try it out before buying; or I can post/courier at whatever the going rate is, depending on your requirements; or you can arrange your own courier. I’m not sure of costs at the moment – I’ll get quotes when I know I’ve got to pack it up and have an accurate weight for bass + case + packaging. Payment by cash on collection/bank transfer or PayPal Goods and Services (as long as you pay the fees). I’m afraid I’m not up for trades – I need the dosh to eat and (almost more importantly) to feed my GAS! Thanks for looking! Pete
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2009 - Sterling Silver (see registration database details in the pix). These are as rare now as hen’s teeth – none on Reverb and the latest version is nearly £2000 and has horrible little black tuners – probably lighter, but nowhere near as cool as the original clover keys. Although the current Bongos tend to be HH or HS, there’s a lot of love out there for the 4H as deservedly the most “authentic”-sounding (by which I mean Stingray-sounding) variant. I bought this from @Sparky Mark here on Basschat 18 months ago for £750 and it’s been my go-to bass ever since. Since then it’s been expertly set up by Dan Orellana at the Music Inn in Nottingham and fitted with the drop-D Hipshot tuner, which cost me £70 from Bass Direct and works like a dream. This lovely bass is in near-mint condition. I can find only one tiny nick in the body, which I’ve shown in the pictures as best I can; and the “pointy” part of the headstock and the jack socket are pristine (they’re often not, for obvious reasons). The case itself is incredibly protective, and has some (but not very much) case candy, if that's the sort of thing you like, and… I have the key!!! The ONLY reason I’m parting with this awesome bass is because I’ve had back problems for years, long before I started playing bass, and – although this is not heavy at 8.6lb – I’ve been finding it a bit of a strain, so I tend to turn to my short-scale Gretsch for preference. Of course, the Gretsch – great-sounding as it is – cannot match the classic Music Man growl and punch of this Bongo, which boasts a lightweight basswood (linden/lime tree) body, a beautiful rosewood fretboard, meaty 18v on-board pre-amp and massively-flexible three-band EQ, and will happily cut through any mix. As you’ll see from the registration database, this originally had a black pickguard, which was changed to the current one before I bought it, so I don’t have the original and – frankly – wouldn’t want it. I am putting this up for sale elsewhere, but not at this price, which is exclusive to Basschat. So, if you’re looking for a premium bass at a bargain price, look no further! I’m in Nottingham and happy to let Basschatters with serious interest come and try it out before buying; or I can post/courier at whatever the going rate is, depending on your requirements; or you can arrange your own courier. I’m not sure of costs at the moment – I’ll get quotes when I know I’ve got to pack it up and have an accurate weight for bass + case + packaging. Payment by cash on collection/bank transfer or PayPal Goods and Services (as long as you pay the fees). I’m afraid I’m not up for trades – I need the dosh to eat and (almost more importantly) to feed my GAS!
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2021 midlands bass bash! 4th september Date Confirmed
petecarlton replied to jebroad's topic in Events
And @Teebs is going to practise eating them! -
2021 midlands bass bash! 4th september Date Confirmed
petecarlton replied to jebroad's topic in Events
I am going to spend the next six months learning how to bake cake. -
2021 midlands bass bash! 4th september Date Confirmed
petecarlton replied to jebroad's topic in Events
Hopefully not as much as last year! -
2021 midlands bass bash! 4th september Date Confirmed
petecarlton replied to jebroad's topic in Events
I think Dutch Customs were taking a similar "serves you right" attitude from day 1 (or is that B Day?). Can't blame them, tbh. -
Kev bought an Ashdown combo from me recently (it took a while to get it to him because he's in France, but we got there in the end). The whole process has been totally transparent, friendly and communicative and Kev himself has been a joy to do business with. I would be very happy to sell to or buy from him in the future and I can recommend him heartily to other Basschatters. Good man!
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A message from Neil (the organiser) today: "We do have news to share with the return of the bass show. We are just finalising details before we make the announcement. This will go out before the end of this month. As soon as we can, you will know. Just stay tuned to our social media for updates.. best wishes, Neil" So we should know within the next fortnight or so. Fingers very tightly crossed...!🤞
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2021 midlands bass bash! 4th september Date Confirmed
petecarlton replied to jebroad's topic in Events
Great idea. -
2021 midlands bass bash! 4th september Date Confirmed
petecarlton replied to jebroad's topic in Events
How about Nordoff Robbins - music for young people? Or would people prefer a charity supporting NHS workers? Or the Safe Cities for Women Campaign? All very deserving at the moment. -
2021 midlands bass bash! 4th september Date Confirmed
petecarlton replied to jebroad's topic in Events
Pretty amazing raffle prizes, to be fair.