Marvin
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I really have no interest in any massive gigs, festivals whether they are inside or outside. Living in the peripheries of the UK it's always a bit of a bind to get to gigs anyway, however, in the early 90's I did get to go to Milton Keynes Bowl and then Wembley Stadium (the old one). They were good shows. However, festivals don't interest me. I'm not going to pay a lot of money to see bands I've not heard of and more than likely get sun stroke or trench foot over a weekend. As for BIG gigs. I went to see Depeche Mode 18 months ago in Birmingham. I've got to say, it was the most disappointing gig I've been to. I've always wanted to see them as they've looked fantastic on video. The reality is is could have been anyone on stage. It sounded like Depeche Mode but we were so far away Dave Gahan was about the size of my thumb nail. The sound was okish, but the atmosphere was dire.
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That's really it then, no more music or bands for me. The vast majority of my gear is sold. I'm left with a bag of cables and one keeper bass (still have another for sale, possibly sold...). 10 years of effort trying to find a 'functioning' band and nothing to show for it. Very much feels I've wasted a lot of time.
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Marvin , I know that feeling I've recently bought myself a electric guitar has I started on guitar and love playing the blues ,I'm at a cross roads I will probably keep one bass and a combo and sell the rest + gigs the late nights band politics you can keep its not for me my time is to precious and bass is boring me to death in a band situation these days good luck with what ever you pursue 👍
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I can't remember how deep the combo I had was, but I was never very satisfied with the stability the cab on the stand.
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I had 2 of those Quicklock stands, they both broke. In the spec is says they're supposed to take up to 45kg. I'd say that's wildly optimistic. The combo I used it for was about 28kg and the 'locking' screw thread thingy sheared on both. I would never buy another one.
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I've never been messed around by a group of people more than 'musicians'. I got back into playing 10 years ago, and hand on heart, people who want to be in bands have been the biggest time wasters I've encountered. JMB, gumtree, bandmix, ads in music stores, open mics, word of mouth...every one has been a complete waste of time. Watch grass grow, it's more rewarding.
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Trademark Infringement and Trademark Counterfeit aren't the same thing.
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Claiming Trademark Counterfeit is a fairly bold move, by bold I mean ridiculous. Nobody who buys a Dean thinks they're buying a Gibson. It's a pity Gibson don't put as much effort into making good quality instruments, at sensible prices, as they do into this sort of faff.
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I think I could count on one hand how many times I've tried an instrument in a shop. I rarely go into music shops anyway as I don't really like them.
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I don't need any at the moment...
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Could be too late as Gibson have done nothing to protect IP for a long time. That aside, far east manufacturers simply won't care and carry on. ...and unless it's got a novelty detachable neck, then it's clearly not a Gibson or an accurate clone of one, so still no need to worry 😎
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I sort of got the feeling that the VMs were basses from a certain period with 'upgrades' someone had done to them, I suppose you could say it was trying to feel modded. For example, my Precision VM is quite 70's in looks, but then you've got these meatier pickups in it. I could be wrong, I usually am 😀
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Cameron bought a guitar stand from me. Great comms, prompt payment. Another basschat success 😎
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I've got D'Addario Chromes (flats) on my jazz. It sounds great. Although...the rounds I had on my jazz were SO old that the Chromes sounded very bright initially.
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SOLD sorry for not updating earlier, these sold a while ago. -
Afraid not, I'm giving up music so not looking for trades. Cheers -
It's an SR300 Made In Indonesia. It's the model that had the 3 band active eq with the Style Sweep mid control. I asked @KiOgon to make me a passive wiring loom for it as the pots had started to play up. I actually think it sounds a lot better.
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I sold Dave an Aguilar TH350. Absolutely brilliant to deal with. Excellent communication, no hanging around, payment made super quick. I'd sell or buy from Dave without any hesitation. Cheers
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I've cured my GAS by giving up playing. I'm purging myself of all my gear, it's quite a liberating experience...mainly because I'm starting to be able to use the cupboard in the dinning room again 😎
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SOLD - AGUILAR TONEHAMMER 350 - SOLD I'm giving up music so this needs a new home where it'll get used. It weighs virtually nothing. I've used it with a Schroeder 1212L cab and had no problems keeping up with 2 guitarists and a drummer who didn't know the definition of restraint. It includes the Aguilar case. Power Output: 350 watts into 4 ohms, 175 watts into 8 ohms Preamp Section: Solid State Power Section: Class D Transformer: Switching mode power supply (SMPS) EQ Section; Bass: /- 17 dB @ 40 Hz Mid Level: /- 16 dB Mid Frequency: 180 Hz - 1 kHz Treble: /- 14 dB @ 4 kHz Drive Control: Fully adjustable, featuring Aguilar's proprietary AGS(adaptive gain shaping) circuit. Inputs: One 1/4" input jack, compatible with all active and passive basses, -10dB input pad Speaker Output: Neutrik Speakon Balanced Output: XLR balanced output with pre/post EQ and ground lift switch Tuner output Cooling: High quality whisper fan with thermal speed control Dimensions: 8.25" W x 7.5" D x 2.75" H Weight: 1.8kgs
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Is this the weakest line up ever for Glastonbury?
Marvin replied to Barking Spiders's topic in General Discussion
I can make much more effective use of £253. I really, really can't abide festivals. Costly endeavours to see bands etc that I've never heard of or wouldn't go and see anyway...and that doesn't take into account our abysmal weather. -
Great to meet up with Ieuan again. Last time he bought my stage monitor, this time a Schroeder cab...and importantly a cup of tea. 😉 Genuinely great bloke to deal with. Cheers
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Sold, to a member of the basschat family. -
Can be collected from North Devon or Bath.
