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[quote name='Krysbass' post='1174498' date='Mar 24 2011, 12:42 PM']Have to say that I was annoyed by the reference/picture of the "Aria Pro II". The blurb referred to John Taylor and Cliff Burton as noted players - fine. But both these guys played an Aria Pro II [b]SB[/b][u][/u] and this was not the bass pictured. This information is so well-known in the bass domain that it just smacks of plain laziness to not have it presented fully and correctly. Rant over.[/quote] The small Hohner Jack picture is actually a guitar & not a bass... Cheers, B.

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='1170130' date='Mar 20 2011, 10:04 PM']+1 for the Doc! [/quote] +2 for the Doc!

[quote name='Platypus' post='1167642' date='Mar 18 2011, 09:00 PM']There's definitely some commercial seller on Basschat, though no rules against it, as far as i know[/quote] I don't think there are any rules either, but the Affiliates section is usually the place for any commercial sellers... Cheers, B.

[quote name='Jigster' post='1158787' date='Mar 11 2011, 11:03 PM']what was that beast of a bass the guy from ZZ Top was playing? looked like a proper project!![/quote] Don't know, but it sounded great - even on my tinny TV! Cheers, B.

Just bought a La Bella B string off Nick. Thanks again for a really smooth & speedy transaction - it was a pleasure! Cheers, B.

Interesting discussion. I think it's good to leave an opening post with details, pictures & asking price available after it's sold, as I find it a bit frustrating when searching for info & find the details have disappeared. Understand that pics need deleting for space though - is there a set time for deletion, or is it just when space is needed? I also like the idea of having a template for marketplace threads - don't know much about message board software, but if there could be a fixed format for original posts (restricted editing, validation that everything's there to meet house rules etc.) then it would certainly simplify things. Might not be possible without a bit of development, mind... Cheers, B.

[quote name='uncle psychosis' post='1155507' date='Mar 9 2011, 04:08 PM']Hi guys I play in a 3 piece rock band and every so often I think it would be pretty cool to play baritone instead of a more traditional bass. My reasoning is that it would be possible to cover most bass lines using the baritone but also play full chords every so often, which could help flesh out the sound of a 3 piece a bit. Anyone ever tried it, or have any thoughts?[/quote] Hi - most baritones only go down to a low B & most people playing ones that go down to low E don't seem to play full chords (there's some footage on You Tube of a guy demoing a Schecter Hellcat with various styles that's worth checking out). Might work though... As a first stab, you could try throwing in some simple chords on the bass you have & take it from there. It works for Lemmy! Cheers, B.

I'd heard that the strength of the Yen was making all Japanese imports really expensive. This, combined with the success of the passive Squier Jag & the pending new active models coming out soon, have probably priced the Fender Jag out of the market. Still looks great though! Cheers, B.

Mixed reports on these... [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=59067"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=59067[/url] Cheers, B.

Once read an interview with the Stereo MCs, who had just done some new stuff after disappearing for a few years after having a hit with Connected. They were discussing the recording process & said they always used a Satellite bass with knackered old strings on their tunes, but someone borrowed it & after they put new strings on it they had to have a five year wait before it sounded OK again! Cheers, B.

Hi Wayne - I'd go for a refund if I were you. How much would the petrol be? I did a transaction on here a while ago that didn't go too well & the bass wasn't as described. Thankfully everything turned out OK, but I decided to take the hit on the postage to make sure there was no excuse not to give me my £500 back. By the way, have you seen [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ibanez-EDA-905-Piezo-ELECTRIC-5-String-Bass-/120684196047"]this one on eBay[/url]? No bids yet... Cheers, B.

This is the first one I heard: - Recorded in his bedroom with a few bits of old MIDI gear & a sampler - genius! Cheers, B.

[quote name='Jacqueslemac' post='1117913' date='Feb 6 2011, 05:41 PM']Red with block markers and matching red headstock? If so, I'll hang on![/quote] Unfortunately not - pretty much everything but... [url="http://www.squierguitars.com/products/search.php?section=basses&cat=jaguarbass"]http://www.squierguitars.com/products/sear...;cat=jaguarbass[/url] Cheers, B.

Shame they've gone for the black plate on the Classic J - the prototype with the pearloid plate looked much classier... Cheers, B.

Bought a Novation keyboard from Tony recently - really straightforward deal & it turned up at my door within a few days. Cheers! B.

[quote name='BassBod' post='1040226' date='Nov 28 2010, 06:23 PM']The pair in my five string were made by Kent, probably 12 years ago now, before he moved back to the States. I just had a chat with him on the phone, and he sent me something to do the job. I wasn't a fussy customer! Sound wise, the nearest description I can give is a "Ken Smith" type sound....clear, with strong mids. Not as honky as a Music Man. In series they are very dark and powerful (a bit Wal?), in parallel they have a lot more top end but less power. My bass is passive...but I should just wire them to parallel only and put in something like the Aguilar circuit to give the low end some extra weight. Back in the early 80s Kent's handmade pickups looked identical to Ken Smith's humbuckers, with allen key poles...so I'd guess they are a related design. I'm sure Kent will tell you all if you send him an email? His son Aaron is still making pickups in the UK, but he didn't have a web site last time I looked.[/quote] Thanks BassBod - I'm wanting to keep a passive set up so that's really useful. There's so little out there on his non-custome pickups that it is probably worth firing off a mail to him. Cheers, B.

[quote name='BassBod' post='1037791' date='Nov 26 2010, 02:04 PM']I've used Kent Armstrongs in a few basses, but the handmade versions. Very good pickups, and I remember Kent saying that the WD Korean versions weren't very different. Have a look at Carl Thompson basses and you'll normally see them (Korean imports from WD, not made by Kent). Its worth trying them out in both series and parallel wiring, as they sound quite different.[/quote] Hi BassBod - thanks for the info. Did you buy a custom wind made to your spec, or a more 'stock' wind? Thing is, I'm really struggling to find a description of how the KAs shape the sound - how did you find them? I've heard wiring them with a series/parallel switch really opens the tone up - defnitely one to consider... Cheers, B.

Hi - I've always wondered if the Sonuus B2M is any good - no special pickup needed & £79 RRP (ex VAT): - [url="http://www.sonuus.com/products_b2m.html"]http://www.sonuus.com/products_b2m.html[/url] Cheers, B.

Mmmm - guess these pickups aren't as common / popular as I thought!?! Cheers, B.

[quote name='Delberthot' post='1032081' date='Nov 21 2010, 11:26 PM']I got a Wilkinson one which looks identical from Ebay for £17 delivered Still to install it. Funnily enough it also looks identical to the EMG 35HZ that its going to be going with in my Thunderbird[/quote] Hi Delberthot - think they're all a standard size, but very different on the inside... Cheers, B.

Hi - I've been looking for a pair of passive closed-cover pickups for a build project & the Kent Armstrong soapbars sold by WD Music caught my eye - the [url="http://www.wdmusic.co.uk/product/SOAPBAR_BASS_PU_4_STRING_NECK_HB4E3N"]neck[/url] and [url="http://www.wdmusic.co.uk/product/SOAPBAR_BASS_PU_4_STRING_BRIDGE_HB4E3B"]bridge[/url] soapbars come in at £45 each, which seems like a great price. I know these are mass produced & totally different to the custom winds, but there seems to be very little online in terms of reviews etc., so I was wondering if anyone on here is using them & could tell me a bit more about them please? My plan is for a passive set up with a couple of pickups. I tend to string my basses with flats & I suppose soundwise I'd like to have the option of deep neck pickup boom & tight Andy Fraser-esque honk from the bridge. Cheers, B.

[quote name='Count Bassy' post='1014170' date='Nov 6 2010, 12:33 PM']IMO the main problem with Later is Jules Holland - what a twat.[/quote] Totally see where you are coming from - he does a good interview & I used to love him on the Tube, but he needs to put the ego back in the box & keep away from the piano. I'm sure he said he's putting his own band on next week - looks like the fast forward button will be busy again... Cheers, B.

[quote name='2pods' post='1015134' date='Nov 7 2010, 12:01 PM']You're probably righr re the BB-VIs. I ended up swapping it for a Korg synth expander, solidiering on with the TSB fretless, then buying a 34" scale Aria RSB Deluxe II. Metallic red sparkle, um....[/quote] Well, considering it was the '80s, I think that was relatively tasteful! Cheers, B.