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  1. Beedster
    Clarky's back. The world makes sense again Welcome back mate, been far too long C
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    Sounds like a generic bass to me, and to 99.9% of people who will ever hear the track. Could be Jazz, Precision, 'Ray, even a Ric. Great example of how we get really obsessed over something that, in real terms, isn't there
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    If I needed a few quid, had a relative who was related to the Stones, and a couple of really stinky poo guitars that no-one but an idiot would buy, I wonder what I might do........? Check out the OP mate, the seller talked all sorts of crap re provenance (e.g., "Father bought it new") before it suddenly became an ex-Stones bass
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    I suspect from Jack's post that there's a legitimate connection with the Stones/Wood, but given the story the seller initially told me, it all smells a little post hoc
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    If you ignore the dirty great cracks along the top
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    Great show, really uplifting
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    I've done Skype conversations with potential buyers, and I have to say they were all extremely pleasant and life affirming (in part because on a couple of occasions I was complimented on my technique, which is something my bands rarely if ever did). I think there's a fine line however between a buyer's reasonable expectations of a seller and a serious red flag; there've been a couple of people who've contacted me over the years whose comms have suggested to me that, should I sell the bass to them, they're going to be a nightmare buyer. That instinct was honed by a couple of very uncomfortable transactions on here in which the seller's expectations were simply unreasonable. For example, the guy who wanted to return a bass, and threatened legal action if I didn't agree (this in his first email), because he claimed the action was unplayable. I assumed something catastrophic must have happened to the bass in transit for the neck to bow to the degree that it was unplayable, until he sent me photos indicating that in his opinion the action was too low to be playable
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    Fender FM-63 Mandolin, quite hard to find these days and this is quite a nice example. First fret is starting to lift a little (please see close up photo) and I imagine the whole instrument would benefit from a refret at some stage in the future, but playable as is, and a nice strong instrument for gigging. It's not a vintage Gibson for sure, but it's a decent instrument for the money. I bought it used and am selling it for less than I paid for it on eBay
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    I bought this a while back with the intention of stripping the body back to bare wood, and finishing the build. I simply haven't got around to it and have so many other 'projects' lying around I think I'm unlikely to. Very high quality parts as you'd expect of Warmoth (the neck - which is pretty much unused - retails at more than I'm asking for the whole project). Please ask questions if you're unsure as to any of the components/condition. For £450 and a little work you'll have yourself a very very high quality Tele. The only component that is missing is the output jack and plate, which can be picked up for a few pounds online (circuit is solderless). Components Body: Warmoth Chambered Swamp Ash Telecaster with three contours, a belly cut out, a right forearm chamfer, and a slight reduction in the thickness of the heel. The neck pickup rout is for a standard humbucker, the bridge rout is standard tele. As you can see, the previous owner put a trans blonde/butterscotch finish on this which is now largely gone. There's a number of options, but it doesn't look too bad as it is to be honest. Neck: 59 rounded profile, 1.75 inch nut width (44.5mm), 22 frets, some flaming on front and back. Full gloss Warmoth varnish both front and back, frets are SS6150 stainless, 10-16 inch Compound Radius, Abalone face dots and Abalone side dots, Graph Tech White TUSQ nut, 25.5 inch scale. Very slight (1mm) knock in back of neck that I've tried to show in the close up of the neck, this doesn't notice when you're playing. Fit between heel of neck and body absolutely perfect! Bridge: Gotoh contemporary telecaster bridge https://www.wdmusic.co.uk/hardware-parts-c1/bridges-tailpieces-c2/tele-bridges-c98/gotoh-contemporary-tele-bridge-p691 Pick guard: Warmoth, black/red/black 3 ply, unused still with plastic covering, standard tele configuration with 8 screw holes, exact fit for the Warmoth body Front PUP: Bare knuckle, Stormy Monday humbucker https://www.bareknucklepickups.co.uk/pickup/humbucker/stormy-monday Back PUP: Lindy Fralin standard tele bridge pickup, stock output, potted (waxed) https://www.fralinpickups.com/product/stock-tele/ Warmoth switch plate + knobs + 4 way switch. Circuit: Toneshaper solderless. Enables pretty much infinitely variable tone choice at the flick of a switch (full instructions included).
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    +1
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    I think in many forms it has, that is in performing it many bands are making a nostalgic/historic statement as much as a musical one (clothing/hair etc). Only safe genre really is country. It get us all in the end
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    This should keep us entertained over the bank holiday weekend I kinda agree, but is it rock per se, or simply current rock bands/genres?
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    Courier achieves successful delivery of incorrectly addressed package, that's pretty impressive
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    Wow, unlucky and lucky at the same time
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    1. If you think a small combo will ever get you close to an SVT-2 & 4x10 & 1x15, give up now, you're never going to be happy 2. If you find there are two many knobs, don't use them, set it flat, that's where the core tone of the amp is to be found 3. If you don't like the amp, you don't like the amp. I spent years trying to like gear because other people liked it. It means nothing. The only gear that you should like is the gear that you actually like. But....... to be more constructive. The Walkabout combo is boomy, the radiator sees to that. Don't buy new cabs, just try the same head through a few different cabs - there'll be folks on here happy to oblige - and see if things change. I loved my Walkabout through a Mesa 2x10, way tighter than through the Scout cab and no boominess at all.
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    Listen with headphones, you might change your view
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    This vid is on here somewhere, but having gone looking today and being unable to find it, thought I'd post it again.
  18. Beedster
    And the players, toy musical instruments but outstanding musicians
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    Brilliant, made my morning. Chorus missed JE’s descending bass part though didn’t it?
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    It’s a Mex Fender for £200. Am I missing something?
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    Ironically, and much like DBs, it's often at the lower end of the price spectrum that you'll find an instrument that'll really cut through. Good advice CB
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    Acoustic basses don't work as acoustic basses in anything but the quietest of situations. Mine - a good quality Breedlove - can't be heard above an acoustic guitar or mandolin played at even moderate volume. Adopting the same techniques as DB players to be heard - slapping and/or finding an acoustic sweet spot - can help, but will never overcome the problem fully
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    All sold
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    Bought these as a stopgap but never used them. Just taking up space now. They're good as both floor monitors or can be pole mounted also. Currently selling for £28 each https://www.thomann.de/gb/laney_cxp112.htm. They have been used no more than one hour! Collection from Canterbury or I can courier at buyers expense Cheers Chris
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    Need some stuff gone ahead of some upcoming travel. so £300 plus courier gets the cab. It's in almost perfect condition and is a suprisingly easy carry. Original cover and hangtags included
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