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Hi all, I've had this about 18 months and this is long enough for me to realise I am not talented enough to keep up on a 6 string ! It is in reasonable condition for a 10 year old instrument with only a few dings on the back and side, the front is untouched. 35" scale with EMG-HZ pickups and an EMG BTS preamp, it is a very refined and modern sounding instrument with active tones in place. You won't be getting classic Jazz tones here, this bass would be fantastic for those looking to jump into the 6 string arena without spending a huge amount to get a great bass. The holoflash finish is amazing and needs to be seen first hand to be fully appreciated, but I hope these pictures show it as well as possible on a screen. Currently strung with R Cocco strings (steel). [attachment=194377:DSC_0451.JPG] [attachment=194378:DSC_0570.JPG]
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Hi all, I've had this about 18 months and this is long enough for me to realise I am not talented enough to keep up on a 6 string ! It is in reasonable condition for a 10 year old instrument with only a few dings on the back and side, the front is untouched. 35" scale with EMG-HZ pickups and an EMG BTS preamp, it is a very refined and modern sounding instrument with active tones in place. You won't be getting classic Jazz tones here, this bass would be fantastic for those looking to jump into the 6 string arena without spending a huge amount to get a great bass. The holoflash finish is amazing and needs to be seen first hand to be fully appreciated, but I hope these pictures show it as well as possible on a screen. Currently strung with R Cocco strings (steel). I am open to trade options, so please let me know what you have. [attachment=194377:DSC_0451.JPG] [attachment=194378:DSC_0570.JPG]
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[quote name='bassmachine2112' timestamp='1434366927' post='2798900'] Ironwood is best for metal ? [/quote] Only if the Forresters make it (not the Whitehills). Anyone that gets this reference is as sad as me.
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Difference between string-through and bridge stringing?
Machines replied to Naetharu's topic in Bass Guitars
My Lakland bridge allows for either, and I generally don't bother with string through as it means I need extra long scale strings. -
[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1434276503' post='2798172'] Jesus Christ! You're right, that IS tragic... (your word, not mine!) I'm guessing you don't have kids..? [/quote] I have a 1 year old boy, but I work in IT.
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I have a spreadsheet of all my past and current basses with fields for manufacturer, colour, pickup type, body wood, number of strings, country of origin and what I did with it (plus many more). I then like putting filters on the fields to see any trends. I tend to think not many people are as geeky (or tragic) as this.
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Then go elsewhere and quit complaining. Gumtree sounds like the place for you.
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Yam TRBX504 vs. J&B SB-2 vs. Lakland 44-01 comparison / recommendation?
Machines replied to wildfins's topic in Bass Guitars
The Lakland. End of debate . -
I'd give one a go, it ticks most of the boxes I'm looking for and that neck looks VERY much like a Lakland 55-xx neck from the back, except it's 34". There's one up at BassDirect 2nd hand for £375.
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Considering how good the woodwork seems to be, they have really ruined it with the random knob placement (teehee).
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I agree with putting it away, then when you do play it again in a few weeks or months it may blow you away.
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I generally use my Precision to learn stuff, as then I'm more focussed on the notes played than what tone I'm getting.
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[quote name='lowhand_mike' timestamp='1433268696' post='2789644'] wouldnt they make the neck heavy? i'll get my coat [/quote] No, very light.
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There's almost as many topics on this as there are signature basses: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/263138-how-many-adam-clayton-sig-basses-do-we-need/page__st__30"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/263138-how-many-adam-clayton-sig-basses-do-we-need/page__st__30[/url]
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I've had my 2005 MIM Precision for a couple of years now. Until recently it has been exclusively with flatwounds for the old school thump and didn't get much air time, but recently I put some D'Addario EXLs on it, that's better ! I was going to replace the pickup until I checked out some comparison videos online and found the best one sounded pretty much like mine did already. Nothing to be improved on.
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Nah ah ra.
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http://www.warwick.de/en/Warwick---Custom-Shop--Options--Finish--Coloured-Oil-Finish-Ash.html#D0871794001362482823A114
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I think it's a good starting point, but 35" doesn't necessitate a good B, nor does a 34" scale mean a bad one. That said, all the basses I've had that felt good were 35 or above.
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That's going to be an expensive choice.
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Bias present, but Lakland 55-60 (formerly Joe Osborn) is 35" scale and the B is excellent.
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Yes headphones work great, just want to be able to have a track playing in too from my phone.
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I've had mine about 18 months and gigged it a few times. I generally just use it as a EQ/tuner which is somewhat overkill since it does so much more. I think it's good to have a few patches setup for specific songs etc and the way you can adapt them is superb. The only thing I wish it had was an AUX in for home practice.
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My inlaws live in Lichfield. The guitar shop there is crap .
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The absolute opposite of small bodied award goes to the Yamaha BB series. It wasn't an acronym for Broad Bass without justification.
