Beedster

Damn, thought I'd have some interesting offers by now................

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='802699' date='Apr 11 2010, 03:42 PM']I might be down that way this week if I am I'll pick it up for you.[/quote]

Hi Wayne

That's really kind of you mate, thanks. I think the right thing to do is to take it off Phil's hands, so if it's easy for you to do so, I'd really appreciate it and there'll be a beer or two in it for you (although IIRC you don't drink so some Smarties or similar ).

Having said that, I still have no need for this bass, so all of the above trade options (gear, puppies, girlfriends) still apply folks!

Chris

[quote name='philw' post='802412' date='Apr 11 2010, 10:42 AM']And a Sunday bump from me.

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Thanks Phil

Right folks, I think it's time to get serious here. All offers considered, doesn't even have to be bass-related (please, no girlfriends, got into a lot of trouble last time I accepted one of those as PX for a bass). Anything music related is likely to get my interest, seriously - band gear (could use a small 2x10), HiFi gear, instruments? Other stuff? Well, my GF wants a puppy so one of those would do! I'd like a decent leather jacket to pose around in on stage, or a decent pair of Ray-Ban Aviators? The list is potentially endless. The only proviso is that you will have to be able to post it to me, or at least meet me somewhere convenient (that's NOT Brighton by the way!). So come on, hit me with you offers below (not by PM, let';s share the humour with the rest of BC). Might have to set up a poll to see which of the most stupid offers I should take!

But please hurry up before Phil starts charging me rent!

Cheers

Chris

PS I will take GFs, but this time will need a photo first.

Chris

[quote name='bassatnight' post='802192' date='Apr 10 2010, 10:26 PM']Sorry this sold some time ago.[/quote]

Well why don't you say so in the title of your thread and save us all the time of reading it?

[quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='801740' date='Apr 10 2010, 12:52 PM']The two Fenders I've had with through body stringing were the best sounding I've had, though.[/quote]

Same's true of my old 'ray, but I still can't be sure it wasn't simply down to the fact that it weighed about the same as a moderate sized buffalo and appeared to be made of Kryptonite.

[quote name='Grand Wazoo' post='801732' date='Apr 10 2010, 12:46 PM']I'll say it again: don't forget that when you use string through you are forced to buy long scale strings as you might end up with not enough slack to wrap the string around the farthest peg. Oh and the worst news is that not a lot of companies will offer your favourite strings in the long scale version.[/quote]

And even worse than that, about 50% of flatwounds won't respond well to string through, and trust me, you don't want to be too close to your bass when a La Bella Deep Talkin' E string goes.

C

[quote name='Shaggy' post='801143' date='Apr 9 2010, 06:46 PM'].......you forgot the Wal .........[/quote]

Crikey, I did didn't I! Had it for such a short time I don't think it really counts Greg!

Chris

[quote name='dub' post='801561' date='Apr 10 2010, 09:38 AM']That's good to know. I wont start drilling holes through the SR5![/quote]

100% don't. If you were comparing two basses, and the one with through body sounded better, then buy it. Drilling holes in a bass is a different story. There's a lot of modifications you can make to a bass that SHOULD improve tone, but tone is an elusive thing. For example, a high-mass bridge is supposed to improve the tone of a bass, but, whilst I think it probably does on some, I much prefer the old-school bent piece of tin on a Precision to a Badass or similar. That's probably because many of the improvements associated with the high mass bridge are quantitative, i.e., they give you more of something - sustain, intonation, attack, clarity, harmonics -, but tone is qualitative, and sometimes those quantitative improvements detract from the quality.

Think I'm still pissed so sorry if the above is rambling!

C

I've owned both but to be honest, there are too many other variables in comparing bass to bass to make a reliable judgement (e.g., one instrument might have more sustain, but that could be the result of the body & neck working well with each other as opposed to the strings going through the body). I've owned about 10 basses with string through and don't think I've ever really noticed a difference (I've been able to confirm this on several, the bridges of which allowed both top loaded and through body stringing).

If you're making a choice between basses, there are far more important things to worry about. I'm sure other will disagree!

C

Big difference between cutting through the mix and sitting in the mix. Horse for courses I guess, but, as I said above, there's a reason Rics are so popular

[quote name='loweringthetone' post='800768' date='Apr 9 2010, 12:39 PM']After the initial deluge of requests Ive got ONE set left. The outer sleeves of this set are rather tatty, but each string is in a cellophane inner and is the same unused condition as before. I'll throw in a loose extra 1st Ive found, if anyone wants this set.

£16.50 posted to UK, as before


Also have a few singles at £3.50 each : 2x1st, 2nd, 4x3rd or £17.50 the lot posted[/quote]

I'll have the set please, can you PM payment details

Chris

[quote name='TheButler' post='800624' date='Apr 9 2010, 10:13 AM']Then i hear lots of people saying that some play like dogs, but that might just be their preference, these things are really in the eye of the beholder. Their sound would be very fitting to the music i play. The greatest post-rock band of ever, Mogwai's, Dom Aitchison makes good use of his and his sound is immense, something which i'd aspire to achieve - but with my own take on it, by not using trace gear, like him. Although, i'd maybe have to consider that i'd be going from one one-trick pony to another? Anyway, I reckon it'd be pretty monstrous with the 400+ and EV-loaded 1516BE.. and Matamp 212. I believe it might have been yourself, judging by your sig, that bought the other 1516BE that was on here? If so, my bird says to thank you. Regardless, i still kinda want two.[/quote]

To quote(ish) John Lennon:

"Some people say you've gone too far"
"That's just the sort of thing some people would say"

A Ric, like a Precision, is far from one trick pony. Two PUPs for a start, and huge tonal variation, once you know what you're doing that is. OK, it ain't a J-Retro-loaded Jazz Bass in terms of versatility, but versatility isn't always necessary, especially if you're after a 'signature sound'.

Personally, I'd see if there's a kind soul here who'd lend you a Ric for a few days, or even do a temporary trade for your Precision. A Ric with heavy flatwounds, both PUPs open, running through your rig is a pretty monstrous proposition! The only downside with the Ric as far as I was concerned was playability, it didn't sit as well as a Precision, and irrespective of which line I was playing, it was ALWAYS easier to play on a Precision. OK, my Ric had the fattest neck I've ever played (46mm), which is huge, which was probably a factor!

If you sell that Mesa cab, let me know. I'll do likewise!

Chris

[quote name='paganskins' post='800612' date='Apr 9 2010, 10:05 AM']Yes ideal for recording rehearsals and song ideas which is what I was using it for, it's very small about the size of two fag packets (20s) stacked on top of each other. It also can be used as a four track recorder, and a USB interface on mac or pac. Bit of an audio swiss army knife.

It's in excellent near new condition and is fully functioning.

I'm open to offers near £150.[/quote]


[quote name='51m0n' post='800616' date='Apr 9 2010, 10:08 AM']They are a brilliant way to record reheasals and gigs Beedster!

I use my H4n for these roles constantly. I've recorded everything from uber-loud reheasals to solo violin recitals (bootlegging classical music, naughty me ) and have had nothing but astonished reactions from everyone who has heard the results. I could post a couple of tiny snippets if you want more convincing...

They easily fit on a gig bag pocket (the H4n has a natty plastic protective case it lives in which is very reassuring, dont know if the same applies to the H4), and can go from off to recording in a matter of 20 or 30 seconds to boot.

Very very cool bits of kit IMO, and this is a great price for one.[/quote]

51m0n, many thanks, I hope you get a commission on the sale!
Paganskins, you have a PM, predictably enough
Cheers
Chris

Ah, I see what it is! Would it be a good way to record rehearsals/gigs, and if so, will it fit in a gigbag pocket? If so, and it's fully functional, I'll take it from you, but I might have to haggle on price as you've got a Best Offer option on the eBay listing!.

Cheers

Chris

What is it exactly, I love the way it looks but have no idea what it does or how it works, similar to my views on women I guess

[quote name='TheButler' post='800584' date='Apr 9 2010, 09:47 AM']That does sound like an avenue i should explore and i must admit, hadn't considered

Your bass journey sounds nice - and costly - but whilst i've not been around long, i've decided that if i stray from the path of Precision it will likely only be as far as a P/J... or a Rick.[/quote]

PJ is a good choice, if I were you I'd PM John and have a chat about just how close to a Jazz bridge PUP tone you can get from the P-Retro. Of course, Rics look the best, but the degree to which a Ric is the best choice will depend on your style of playing and the music

C

What a confusing thread

Jamie, something you could consider is buying one of John East's retrofit Precision preamps (P-Retro). I've not used it so I can't be too explicit about what it will do to your sound, but if it does only 50% of what the J-Retro does to the versatility of a Jazz Bass, you would have a very versatile instrument, whilst keeping that classic P-Bass signature tone, and that lovely vintage bass.

Otherwise you could follow my bass journey

Precision to Jazz (several) to Stingray (several) to Modulus (Fleas and Sonic Hammer) to Rickenbacker to Precision!

Good luck whatever you do

Chris

Rics are like the better Precisions, they sound better in the mix than soloed. Like Precisions, they're not always easy to judge unless you're playing live with a band. My Ric sounded terrible in the living room, and awesome on stage. There's a reason they're so popular.

Overpriced and underspecified for sure, but great basses all the same.

C

PS In response to a comment above, neck widths on Rics vary hugely

I've just acquired a USA Vintage '62 reissue. It's a nice bass, but the neck has the thickest and stickiest layer of varnish I've yet encountered. Both my other necks are varnish free, one through use and one through modification (both are now oiled), and I really need the new neck to feel like those. Is this a job I can do myself or is it best left to a tech? Will a half measure, e.g., taking the varnish down a little without removing it completely, help?

Cheers

Chris

Bump on this, quick sale/deal needed, so hit me with whatever you have

Chris

[quote name='thedonutman' post='800110' date='Apr 8 2010, 07:38 PM']I'm not sure what to do at this point. £100 barely covers the work I'd want done at minimum, which is a nut replacement, setup (and possible a fret level). And I'd have to shell out more than that to strip the finish to get the bass the way I'd really like.[/quote]

Dude, if your tech charges you £100 for a setup and a nut replacement, do yourself a favour and get a new tech! Fret level, OK, perhaps you might lose a few quid.

Call this an 'eBay disaster'? More like a slight incident, if that. Having looked at all the above, I can't see anything that isn't the case with a substantial percentage of eBay bass deals, and those issues that are real are easily sorted.

Now my eBay USA Modulus Flea, that was a real disaster, £700 repair bill in total, and I've heard far worse stories than that!

Good luck either way you decide to go with this

Chris

[quote name='throwoff' post='798476' date='Apr 7 2010, 10:40 AM']Medway towns!
Rainham to be precise about 5 mins off the M2

EDIT- Also if either of you want this and pick it up tonight I will knock another 10 quid off![/quote]

Hi mate, I'm tempted, I'll let Wayne have first dibs, please get back to me if he's not interested

Cheers

Chris

[quote name='AndyTravis' post='796967' date='Apr 5 2010, 09:32 PM']Still, i got a Jap 62 in LPB and put all the covers on. It's probably not as nice... [/quote]

If it is as good as my old MIJ '62 it ain't far off Andy