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  1. Cat Burrito
    Posted in error when sending payment!
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    It could be the electrics of the venue. Stuff in my house hisses a bit (I live in an old cottage) but it's fine elsewhere. Obviously if you aren't happy I'd return it anyway but the hiss could be from the rehearsal room's electrics.
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    I'm in no hurry to sell but as it is collection only I'd take £200 for a quick hassle free sale.
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    I have the PF50T but missed this thread when it came out. It sounds immense! I'm really happy with it and for the record it isn't ugly! Special warning though, it doesn't fit into the PF cabs from the firs six months of production (i.e. not a problem for most but a huge problem for some!!
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    Much prefer it to black.
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    [quote name='Chewie' timestamp='1483897211' post='3210953'] Big up the Swindon Bassmasters......... [/quote] This must be a first - a sale thread being bumped by someone who isn't the seller. It's the power of Swindon bass!
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    Unhurried bump (it's a great bass, confident it will sell)
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    I'm afraid that I don't particularly like Jazz either (my father spent my childhood trying to push it on me) but I don't think anyone can dismiss a whole genre. I have stuff by everyone from Miles Davis to Tom Scott and whilst I wouldn't say any of it is on heavy rotation, there's usually something for someone. Equally I don't like rap or hip hop but some of the early stuff like Grandmaster Flash is enjoyable enough. I suspect it's just a bit of Noel banter. Move along people, nothing to see.
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    I don't even mind my bass being called a guitar. We get too precious about stuff that doesn't matter. No preference.
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    If Johnny Cash can use one they must be acceptable.
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    The lack of roadie with my amp and my bass has a 12th fret anniversary inlay that from a purely cosmetic point of view I wouldn't miss if it went. First world problems, eh?
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    [quote name='Marc S' timestamp='1483523507' post='3207811'] Looks lovely. Not played one of these. Is it short scale? Sorry, it's hard to tell from photos [/quote] 34" scale. Other specs are; [list] [*]Body: Mahogany [*]Colours: Sunburst, Black [*]Pickups: Single Alnico EW-Humbucker [*]Switching: None [*]Controls: 1 Volume 1 Tone [*]Bridge: Fender Style Adjustable, Rear String Mount, Chrome Cover [/list][list] [*]Neck: Maple [*]Finger Board: Rosewood, Dot Markers [*]Scale Length: 34" [*]Width at the Nut: 1 5/8" [*]Hardware: Grover Style Nickel/Chrome [/list]
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    [quote name='SH73' timestamp='1483523003' post='3207805']All these seem a bit too expensive though.[/quote] Prior to using the Boss unit I was very happy with this; http://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Belcat-DLY-503-Delay-Pedal/B71 Ridiculously cheap and a lot of pedal for the money.
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    [quote name='FinnDave' timestamp='1483467587' post='3207394']It's just stuff, keeping your life together is more important. There's always more stuff when things pick up again.[/quote] This is kinda where I sit. I sold off over 20 instruments when I got divorced a few years back. Never regretted any of it and the couple of things I missed, I bought new versions as life picked up. Life is peaks and troughs so look to the highs when you are in the lows.
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    [attachment=235173:IMG_0100.JPG] I only picked this up a few months ago and it was destined to be a keeper UNTIL I bought a Gibson. Now strict "at home" rules dictate it is sitting around too much to be kept. A shame as it is a stunningly cool and different bass. It was bought to help me realise any Rick Danko fantasies I may have (although I had opted for the fretted version. I had it professionally set up with flatwound strings and added a tiny Ampeg logo to the upper horn, as per the original that it was based on. This is effectively (in true basschat tradition) a virtually brand new bass available at a fraction of the RRP. Weight wise it is fairly average, a nice solid wood which is lightened by the cut out F holes and the fact it is a fairly small body. The neck is great and it got the most comments I have ever had playing a bass guitar on the one gig I did with it (literally about 7 different musicians came up to me to ask about it). Kind of like a halfway home between an old school P bass and an upright. I'm based in Swindon and at present I don't have a hard case to ship it in but I can be flexible about being around. [attachment=235172:IMG_0102 (1).JPG] [attachment=235175:IMG_0101.JPG]
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    Having played lead guitar in a band, I found it a lot harder than my usual bass gig. I take my hat off to anyone who has to learn words, learn a bit of guitar AND front the show. So if they need notes / prompts and I don't, who am I to judge?
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    [attachment=235163:15541508_10154387376854412_2073069885812022668_n.jpg] [color=#1D2129]I picked this up from my local guitar shop back in the Autumn and liked it so much I bought a Gibson version. The original owner ha[/color]s replaced the truss rod cover so it no longer says Epiphone (genuine Gibson part). It's since had a pro set up, been restrung and I've added a Thunderbird gigbag (they won't fit in anything else). This is included in the sale. The original owner also relocated the strap lock as these can suffer from neck dive. There's a small hole in the back of the neck from what I assume is an earlier effort but this hasn't caused any issues beyond being a mild annoyance and it plays like something worth a lot more than it is actually worth. Anyone is welcome to try before they buy. Oh and no trades, I think I'm up to speed kit wise so just need to cull a couple when I get around to listing. All in all, a very cool bass. [color=#1D2129]I can't post as I have no hard case but I'm just outside Swindon) and anyone is welcome to try it.[/color] [attachment=235164:15541690_10154387376844412_2382345916855991490_n.jpg] [attachment=235165:15400346_10154387376934412_7997502391643587459_n.jpg]
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    [quote name='Tuco' timestamp='1483401930' post='3206934']Don't quote me on this but I'm 99.9% sure my mate chose the Dan over the Boss even though he had the cash to buy both Again, just my $0.02[/quote] We're all allowed our own taste. I spent several evenings researching 50s slapback and the Dano was rated very highly indeed. However, I went with the Boss after several sound tests and read reviews. I'd heard of many other good makes from Strymon to Keeley's Memphis Son. It's just a mindfield.
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    Different echo pedals do completely different things so it depends what he wants. I was playing 50s rock n roll / rockabilly guitar and used the Boss RE-20 after a LOT of research BUT of course that is much more of a tape echo slapback sound and some people want more digital sounding repeats.
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    My Dad was a pro session drummer in the 60s and back when I started playing (late 80s) he had me changing notes as he played brushes on the strings. It sounded amazing - him, not me!
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    I'd answered this in the thread mentioned in the original post but I don't feel so bad reading everyone else's lists! [list] [*][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Peavey 130w combo for years and years.... [b]and then I discovered Bassworld!!! (pre Basschat days!)[/b][/font][/color] [*][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Roland DB700 very briefly.[/font][/color] [*][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Laney combo even briefer! [/font][/color] [*][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Ampeg 115 cab with Fender bassman head 1978 for about 18 months until the weight won out.[/font][/color] [*][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Orange Tiny Terror and SP210 cab sold on as I was doing kit shares and it was a lot of money tied up in something that was doing 1 in 3 gigs.[/font][/color] [*][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]What I have now for the last couple of years (originally with the 500w head but upgraded to the 50T last summer. [/font][/color] [/list]
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    I've always done them, and have some dating right back to 1990! Usually EBay has a few sellers but I'm liking that link shared by the Greek.
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    I have my main Ampeg portaflex rig and an Ampeg BA108 practice amp - that's it. I'm wondering about getting a second cab for the portaflex rig which is where I stop. My journey has been; Peavey 130w combo for years and years. Roland DB700 very briefly. Laney combo even briefer! Ampeg 115 cab with Fender bassman head 1978 for about 18 months until the weight won out. Orange Tiny Terror and SP210 cab sold on as I was doing kit shares and it was a lot of money tied up in something that was doing 1 in 3 gigs. What I have now for the last couple of years (originally with the 500w head but upgraded to the 50T last summer.
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    I'm with Mark on the Hercules GS414B. I have my T-bird on one. I'm sure someone will be along soon enough to say they do balance on standard A frame stands but these are more secure. The Hercules stuff supposedly doesn't damage the finish either.
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    [quote name='Grahambythesea' timestamp='1483241537' post='3205631']How's it doing 5 months in? Like you I only recently saw these. Used to have a Gibson EB2 but didn't like the short scale s traded it. Not seen a semi with long scale other than the Gretsch but really don't like orange much![/quote] It has been sidelined by a Thunderbird when I play live but is still very much a firm favourite at home. If I went down to 2 basses, this would be number 2.
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