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  1. Paul S
    Fender Japan make both short scale (JB62SS) and medium scale (JB62M) jazz basses that have scaled down bodies. Also a medium scale non-export Aerodyne Jazz bass with either P/J or, a bit rarer still, J/J pickups - both have smaller bodies. I have the medium scale JJ Aerodyne Jazz and it is very nice indeed. None are common over here but can be imported from Japan 'reasonably' cheaply.
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    I was recently in the market for a Fender original pickup - my favoured P bass tone and one I generally fit into my P basses. Usually pay £30-50 secondhand for one depending upon condition etc. I've sen them new in the UK for anything up to £100. Anyway, I found them offered for £55 posted at [url="https://www.bax-shop.co.uk/"]https://www.bax-shop.co.uk/[/url] which to me seemed like an incredible deal. 48hr delivery, asks you which day you'd prefer, too. Usually if something seems too good to be true it generally is but mine arrived this morning and it is the real deal. I have no affiliation with them, just think they have done a great job. edit - and I got a free pen, too.
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    Great fingerstyle groove 'Mind On You' from their latest EP 'Sirens' recorded live. IMO back to the simple acid jazz of the early days. http://youtu.be/_sGuBUmymc4
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    [quote name='funkgod' timestamp='1450353140' post='2931901'] but his finger playing is top draw, tight thoughtfull and catchy as hell and more to the point as a total package i dont know anyone who comes close to him, [/quote] Very much this. His finger playing in particular is some of the best I have seen. I have been going to Level 42 gigs since they started and when I saw them at IndigO2 earlier this year (recorded and now on DVD) I reckon his playing (and this incarnation of the band) is better than ever. Their last release, Sirens, had finger playing and even pick playing tracks outnumbering the slap. Plus these days he doesn't stand on the stage edge doing 15 minute solos, just plays for the music. He has a reputation of being a one trick pony but I suspect it is largely perpetuated by people who haven't seen him play live recently.
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    It is indeed.
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    [quote name='SaxyBassist' timestamp='1450118461' post='2929798'] I think if I was to spend money I would look at the barefaced range, I haven't got a clue which one/s would give a similar power and sound to what I have now though! [/quote] Drop Alex a PM and ask, he is always happy to advise. I have used a TC Classic 450 and RH750 through BF Compact, Midget and now Supercompact. They all sound different and all exactly as Alex described when I asked him.
  7. Paul S
    Thank you. A shade too heavy and too wide. Another sleepless night avoided. I do find these incredibly attractive. I guess the single pup version is a touch lighter? Anyway, GLWYS, shouldn't be around for long.
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    The best Precision bass for me is my mid 80s A series MIJ Squier medium scale precision (sorry Ted). Everything about it suits me better than any others I have tried - weight, neck width, neck radius, scale length, tone - the whole lot. I've had quite a number - USA, MIJ, still own an early JV Fender logo Squier - and they just haven't stacked up.
  9. Paul S
    Two questions, if you don't mind. How much does this weigh? How wide is the neck at the nut? Ta
  10. Paul S
    Just listed on eBay, collection only London with a few limited delivery options. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Danelectro-Longhorn-Bass-Black-/301825063435?hash=item46462cfa0b:g:rAAAAOSwcBhWbd8-"]http://www.ebay.co.u...AAAAOSwcBhWbd8-[/url] This is the 'pro' model with a pup selector switch and adjustable bridge. If I didn't already have one this would be mine by now - serious bargain! edit - he obviously cut and pasted the description from somewhere without looking at his actual model.
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    Thanks Mike. A tad too heavy for me I am glad to say otherwise it would have caused me a sleepless night.
  12. Paul S
    GAS for the first time in a while. I find that I need a Squier Musicmaster Vista Series in sonic blue.
  13. Paul S
    We Belong To The Night, UFO. Live at Hammersmith, 1983. What a belter of an opener! http://youtu.be/nt0o0997ssA
  14. Paul S
    That looks beautiful. My inevitable questions are: Can you please weigh it accurately? What is the width of the neck at the nut? Ta.
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    Finished a whisker under £243. Was the lucky bidder one of us?
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    Great gig last night at Rayleigh Mill. Second outing for my new classic rock covers band The Wayward Sons - we played a support slot for a soul band with whom we share drummer and keys. Slightly wavery start but once we warmed up the place was 'rocking'. I think we blew the soul band away, to be honest
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    Probably not the best but I am surprised no-one has posted it yet [media]http://youtu.be/cpbbuaIA3Ds[/media] Is this long enough to qualify as an intro? http://youtu.be/qR0K0mmm6R4
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    This was my main amp for a while, shunted down the order to 'back up' once I got back into my favoured Trace Elliot again, and now surplus to requirements. TC Electronic RH 750. Amp itself is in good nick, faulty buttons have been replaced, everything works and no issues I am aware of. This is loud into 8ohms and very loud into 4ohm! For me the good things are the programmable presets, the very effective Tubetone and the onboard compressor - these are not gimmicks but good useable tools. At least i found them so. Plus of course the tuner, which seems accurate and clear. RC4 Footswitch operates the 3 presets, has the tuner display and a mute function, all very useful to have at your feet. This one has a scratch on the top, see pic, also one of the nuts holding preset button 3 in place is missing. Nevertheless it all works just fine. Obviously included is the connecting cable. Link to TC website for general guff and details [url="http://www.tcelectronic.com/rh750/"]http://www.tcelectronic.com/rh750/[/url] The padded soft gig bag into which it all fits nicely is in good nick apart from a small area where seam is coming adrift near the zip - something these gig bags seem prone to do. Kettle lead included - whole lot was PAT tested last month, fwiw. Priced to sell at a very reasonable [s]£500[/s] boxing day reduction to £450 collected from SE Essex, SS7. Overnight fully insured courier would be £25 on top. bank transfer or 'no fee' PayPal are just fine. cash on collection even better Not looking to sell the footswitch separately. [attachment=207065:tc3.jpg][attachment=207066:tc4.jpg][attachment=207067:tc5.jpg][attachment=207068:tc6.jpg][attachment=207069:tc7.jpg]
  19. Paul S
    I have before now used luminous stickers, used a hole punch to cut out dots, stuck them in the required positions then charged then with a UV light pen. The dots do have a tendency to become unstuck, though - I then used clear nail lacquer to keep them in place. The whole thing is completely reversible.
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    Ray Gelato at Thorpe Hall Golf Club. They've started a bit of a jazz night there. Just Ray, girl singer whose name escapes me, drums, double bass (nice) and keys. A bit samey - on the whole I prefer the big band version to give more light and shade. Still, wasn't a bad night - entry was cheap, food was nice albeit small portions.
  21. Paul S
    That is crazy. I just bought one from the other end of the scale, a Thunder Jet, for £90 posted. i don't need one but just couldn't resist for that.
  22. Paul S
    North of Colchester, east side of the country. Good enough for me.
  23. Paul S
    First thing I have ever seen that makes me wish i lived in the northeast! Casapete - you fancy this? [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Danelectro-56-Bass-/262180223000?hash=item3d0b28b818:g:mxAAAOSwEetV-Fk~"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Danelectro-56-Bass-/262180223000?hash=item3d0b28b818:g:mxAAAOSwEetV-Fk~[/url]
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    I would throw a Westone Thunder 1A into the ring. If my back weren't so fragile, anyway Great value, if rather heavy, instruments that sound immense. £200 would get you one in good nick and some change, too. If you had just £50 more there is a bitsa Fender Hot Rod for sale in the classifieds here that is exceptionally nice. Then again, for £220 there is a Yamaha 214.
  25. Paul S
    Certainly interesting [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Custom-Headless-Bass-with-DB-Tuner-bridge-/231776837169?hash=item35f6f9de31:g:lwoAAOSwNphWZYrT"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Custom-Headless-Bass-with-DB-Tuner-bridge-/231776837169?hash=item35f6f9de31:g:lwoAAOSwNphWZYrT[/url]
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