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[quote name='walbassist' post='1059763' date='Dec 15 2010, 06:28 PM']I have a Burner 6 for sale (see my sig below), but am not interested in trades I'm afraid.[/quote] Thanks, I'll keep that in mind. I wasn't particularly looking for trades either but thought it may make it easier for someone. Thanks again
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Was this just a question out of general interest or is there something deeper going on? You appear to be only 37, there's a good few years left in you yet (if it's you you're talking about) Depends if it just doesn't work for you at the moment. Take a break if it's that. I will probably pack up in a year or so. Fed up gigging, fed up rehearsing for gigs, fed up lugging gear about. And, would like to do more fishing. However, still buying stuff. Maybe that's my passion and not playing so much these days.
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I've decided to sell my BN5 as I have a hankering for a BN6. One owner from new and registered with big George. Comes with the f bass gig bag. Condition is 10 / 10 but as it is afterall, secondhand, I'll put it down to 9.5 / 10. No dings or dents. Has the macassar ebony option fingerboard. Vol / vol electrics / active passive blah blah blah. If you're looking, I guess you know what everything does. Awsome sound from a bass that does everything except have a high C string. Frets 22, string spacing 19mm, scale length 34.5 Natural with black grain filler and high gloss finish. It cost me a lot due to the import duty and French TVA and obviously I don't want to lose out big time. Price is £1650 and that's going to cost me nearly £800 if I achieve it. Now, having said all this, I don't really need all the money for the BN6 fund so.... being one who hates to miss a chance of something interesting, I could be up for a PX with money my way. Stuff I could be interested in is. A swap for an f bass BN6 (gotta try) Status headless 4 string (no colours please, I like shiney wood) Smith Burner 6 (not too fussy about colour on that one) A sei headless 4 (I know, getting my hopes up on that one) Possibly a Conklin 7 string Fully insured delivery to UK no problem but at buyers cost. Might even be able to bring it over myself if things fall into place.
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[quote name='KERMITNT' post='1058204' date='Dec 14 2010, 10:12 AM']keith Long time no write! What r you doing ? selling that f bass is not accepted by me honestly i can understand you that you need a six and because is another f i forgive you so tell me is it going to be a custom order again (shallow neck) ? what color what freatboard ? i love f basses have you consideres AC6? fretted regards M[/quote] Hi Manos, good to hear from you mate. Hope you're enjoying your F bass. I prefer the shape of the BN6 to the AC6. It won't be a special order, I tried a standard BN6 last month at someone else's gig and it felt great as standard. Have a great Xmas & New year. Keep rockin' K
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[quote name='richardd' post='1057709' date='Dec 13 2010, 08:36 PM'] Thought you were never going to sell the FBass5 Merry Christmas and a Happy New To You both,catch up with you in the new year [/quote] Hi Rich, To be honest mate, I was in two minds whether to go for a 6 in the first place and chickened out. I wish I hadn't so that's why it's now going to go. I've got an old Aria 6 that I seem to use a lot so it feels the right thing to do. Have a great Xmas and new year. K
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Telecaster thinline (semi hollow) in natural, 10/10 condition. NOT original Fender. Bought a luthier body here in France, neck from Ebay, a pair of Epiphone burstbuckers and had Fender logo added professionally. Assembly work done by luthier. Looks better than an original, plays as good as an original. Stands me in (in parts alone) 330 euros and has looks to die for. £295 as it just hangs on the wall at present. Forgot to mention, I had a Strat bridge put on so comes with a trem (just for fun) Will come in a gigbag and boxed securely too. Delivery to UK (insured) would be €31 (about £26) Or, if sold this week, have the opportunity to send it back with a friend (Kent area) and have it couriered from UK a bit cheaper. I have a want for a BN6 F.bass so there will be loads more stuff coming up shortly. (My BN5, another Tele (Mex) USA Baretta, 84-87 Squire Jap Strat etc.
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Is he lazy or unenthusiastic? If it's the latter, although you don't want to lose him, suggest that maybe he takes a break from playing and see what he says. Maybe there's something a bit deeper going on and you'll find out. I've played about 50 gigs this year and I'm fed up with them but I put that down to my advanced years and just getting a bit too tired of all the effort involved. Last night's gig was a good one but thats because it was 1km away and I knew everybody in the audience. We played really well and enjoyed it. However, I can see me packing up gigs and bands altogether next year and being content to sit at home and mess about in the studio on my own. I've never suffered from nerves re performing in public but it's all just too much effort now to go out and entertain people although I still get immense pleasure from noodling on a bass or guitar on my own.
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Basschat Awards: Gigging in the face of Adversity
leschirons replied to Happy Jack's topic in General Discussion
[quote name='Happy Jack' post='1056272' date='Dec 12 2010, 07:06 PM']Versatility doesn't win you medals - just ask Phil Neville. [/quote] Fair play, I'll post again when I've broken a leg. -
Basschat Awards: Gigging in the face of Adversity
leschirons replied to Happy Jack's topic in General Discussion
Here's mine although, as I wasn't injured or ill at the time, it may not count. 2 years ago at our local music festival, I supplied the bass rig, drums and P.A, and mixed two of the 6 bands. Was there for a total of 14 hours and in between, played a set with my band (bass) then with a blues band (lead guitar) a French pop rock band (bass) another French rock band on drums and slotted in a lead guitar solo for a solo keyboard player. All these buggers turned up with someone missing on the day?? Only in France. Do I win £5? -
Heaven is a place on earth by Belinda Carlisle (great X factor key change at the end) Every day is a winding road Mercy Magic man (Heart) Jane by Jefferson Starship (or airplane) If you want the ultimate power ballad, check out the Terry Reid version of "Stay with me baby"
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I sing lead vox on every song marked * The boys are back in town * Don’t believe a word * Jailbreak Whiskey in the jar * Shoot to thrill * Highway to hell * You shook me all night long * You could be mine * Paradise city * Sweet child of mine * Smoking in the boy’s room Can’t get enough of your love * Hush * Sharp dressed man * Born to be wild * Black night Lights out in London * Hard to handle * You really got me * Rock and roll * The hunter * Dead or alive Comfortably numb * Pretty vacant Word up * Doctor doctor Hotel California * Rockin in the free world *
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[quote name='silddx' post='1051115' date='Dec 7 2010, 11:39 PM']Of course, I can't start possibly by saying anything about myself, because it will look like I have a lack of humility and being arrogant, so over to you [/quote] That will probably apply to most of us but it will be intetersting to keep an eye on this thread.
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Can listening to music benefit my child?
leschirons replied to Bloc Riff Nut's topic in General Discussion
After our daughter was born, as a baby, the only thing that would stop her crying and get her to sleep was playing Rosanna by Toto. -
[quote name='dafonky' post='1048548' date='Dec 5 2010, 07:51 PM']selling my heavy weight Jazz Bass, (Marcus Miller like) heavy ash body, maple neck, Lindy Fralin Pu's and Kurandt Electronics ( Bass and Treble) with gigbag This bass has a lot of Bottom !!!![/quote] You're required to state a price if it's for sale.
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When I practice at home, I must say that I'll end up spending maybe 10 mins on slapping but it seems an unconcious thing. I don't plan it. Just sort of end up doing it. Get the OP's point about demos though. It's all overdone.
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Seriously cheesy listings but, I think she's quite attractive. Certainly no space hopper.
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My opinion, for what it's worth is that your vocalist can get there with a little bit of work. If, as you say, he connects with the audience, you are not going out as an out and out trib band, but a pub band doing possibly only, or a majority of U2 numbers, I think you should all stick with it. Musically, it works very well. He may be a huge U2 fan but maybe he's not actually sung any of these songs in previous bands. Like him or not, Bono's a hard act to follow, but not impossible. It's only anal musos that are going to smirk about a song being a semitone or two down. Fair enough if you're charging £25 for a trib ticket, but you're not. He's actually got some quality to his voice on lower registers with a nicely controlled vibrato. All he needs is to go for it with confidence on this stuff. If you have to change keys, it doesn't necessarily mean that you'll kill the song due to not having use of open strings etc on guitar. I used to do some Police stuff in another band. The guitarist would use a capo when we needed to change keys due to vocals. Won't work 100% of the time but it's another weapon in the arsenal. Most pub punters will enjoy the performance due to the songs you're playing. And of course, no one wants 8 months of hard work down the pan.
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Songs you thought you'd never enjoy playing
leschirons replied to Master blaster's topic in General Discussion
Abba stuff. Hate the band, appreciate the writing talent, absolutely LOVE the basslines. Rutger's the man. -
Played a blinding gig last night...
leschirons replied to RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE's topic in General Discussion
I sympathise with both of you. It can all get very one sided at times. Makes me think that one day I'll just say f*** it and do home recording on my own and the odd dep. Seems in both your cases you have a good thing going with each of your drummers so maybe try and find some like minded people to join up with. -
Lost the final of the battle of the bands last night by one point. Oh well. The winners were a really good originals trio, very polished and they'd seriously thought about their songwriting with regard to their line up. At no point did I, or anyone I spoke to, think, they could have done with another guitar or a keyboard on that one etc. They just tipped the voting by slipping in a really funky version of Voodoo chile, their only cover of the night. (Can't beat the old favourites) I was using their bassplayer's Trace 500 head and a 1x15 cab. I used to use a TE rig and then moved to Eden for about 4 years and now, onto a Markbass 3x10 due to weight and have been really happy with it however, last night, I really found it a welcome change to be back on TE gear. So easy to get a great sound. Quite nostalgic. Although it wasn't me that had to load it into a car afterwards so maybe it was just selective memory. Still, a great night all round.
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How the hell did this bass player not realise ??
leschirons replied to far0n's topic in General Discussion
Now this, is out of tune. (Lead solo that is) Bass is quite cool. -
How the hell did this bass player not realise ??
leschirons replied to far0n's topic in General Discussion
Sounds fine for the era to me. Bit of a floppy string maybe with over enthusiastic playing. As someone said, probably done in one take, and he probably only got $25 for the session. Has a great raw feel to it in my opinion. -
Thanks for that, great stuff, great feel to it. Love it. Although, just checked out three live Youtube vids and each one has a different drummer. They're not a funk version of Spinal Tap are they?