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thanks fellas. Pmd 😎

I put a bass up for sale, paying my fee of course. I'm now using the neck for another project, so am selling just the loaded body. The bass was on for £400, but I'm putting the body up for less obviously. It probably need to be transferred to the "other" for sales section, but how do I do that, and do I need to pay the fee again as its over a bullseye. Any clues peeps? Thanks, John

[quote name='Barking Spiders' timestamp='1509452391' post='3398992'] The intention behind this thread wasn't to slag off AC and others but find out if they're genuinely able to play stuff that's more demanding than their day jobs require.. [/quote] Unfortunately the mention of AC often prompts derisory comments, and I always bite... feeling the need to defend him or his "style"... no idea why, I would imagine he couldn't give a monkeys 😁 Sorry to have gone OT.

I've never seen AC play live (either in concert or outside of U2 context, or when noodling on his own), so don't feel remotely qualified to judge his ability to do the bass "pyrotechnics/gymnastics" thing so admired by some. But I can see that its easy to assume that he is singly incapable of playing anything other than what is heard on a U2 recording....but that assumption feels a little lazy at best, and judgemental at worst. I do get the feeling that the derision occasionally aimed at AC's bass lines miss the point on so many levels, not least of which is that to play seemingly "simple" bass parts consistently & with required feel/dynamics over a 2 hour show, requires discipline & an attention span that doesn't drop off after bar 4 of song 1 because he's bored or is not getting any attention. I'm no U2 fan, BTW, apart from The Joshua Tree which I did buy because I thought the drummer had a great hair cut...now who's shallow.

Presumably Bilbo is now referred to as "His Nibs"?

[quote name='mikel' timestamp='1509192151' post='3397235'] Its slipping into the "If I like it its good music, If I don't it's anodyne rubbish". [/quote] Usually does once AC is mentioned....sad really.

[quote name='Chris2112' timestamp='1509108746' post='3396685'] Mike Anthony is a rock solid groove machine. He kept Van Halen locked down in a pretty impressive sense. Funnily enough, Eddie Van Halen tried to get Jeff Berlin to join at one point but Jeff refused because the band were in to some things that he wasn't (though he has never elucidated on that statement). That would have been a wild set up. Adam Clayton on the other hand has always struck me as a talentless sort. His lines could literally be ghost recorded by any pub-band bassist going and you'd never know. The fact that U2 have made themselves multi-millionaires on the back of their tuneless stadium rock is nothing to do with their unskilled musicianship, rather an indication of the general public's appetite for anodyne rubbish. [/quote] ....no, can't be bothered....

[quote name='White Cloud' timestamp='1509123152' post='3396868'] Just looks like a bog standard, edge laminated Fender or Squire jazz body made from cuts of lightweight Alder (with a plain grain) to me. [/quote] It's definitely a bog standard jazz body, just wanted to check before listing & the inevitable questions about solid or ply. Cheers

[quote name='ZilchWoolham' timestamp='1509116745' post='3396794'] It certainly looks solid. There seems to be a center seam, but the wood is rather striped so beyond that I can't hard to tell how many pieces there are. If it's light it might be basswood, although most basswood I've seen is very plain, more so than this. Where did you get the body? [/quote] Ebay purchase a while ago, with a neck attached. Description was limited.

[quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1509110469' post='3396707'] showing the entire body from several angles would be helpful as there can be small variations in shape, routings, contours that will rng bells with people. [/quote] Sure, good idea, thanks. Here's some more pics of routing, and body shape. https://photos.app.goo.gl/UxBBfkIAHuv5Pu5q2

I'm parting out a couple of jazz basses & wanted to get an idea of what this body is so I can give an accurate description. Can't see if it's ply or solid, and there's a stamp in the pocket that says C JUNE and a 3 Pic: https://photos.app.goo.gl/VvEOBwLNGFD7C9wu1 It's very light in weight. Anyway, any help appreciated. Thanks, John

[quote name='ash' timestamp='1508688770' post='3393812'] For the buyer - the customs charges are paid but there’s a handling fee by the broker, it tends to cost about twice as much as normal customs charges would be however they do go through quicker. [/quote] OK, thanks for the reply. Interesting.

[quote name='ash' timestamp='1508682918' post='3393730'] ...their global shipping option is a complete con! [/quote] Interesting, in what way Ash? For the seller or buyer? I usually shy away from sending outside UK.

http://basschat.co.uk/topic/313776-mm-stingray-l465-in-derbyshire/page__pid__3392336#entry3392336

Any bass where the top strap button is higher than the 12th fret. I love the sound and feel of Spectors for instance, but reaching for the 1st fret is an uncomfortable stretch, unless I have the neck pointing upwards. I tend not to care what a bass looks like, not that bothered what it sounds like, but it has to be comfortable to play.

A couple of thoughts. 1) The band have confidence in you & think you're up to the task of learning it...stick with it. 2) The band have confidence in you, and want to stretch you, stick with it. 3) The band have little thought about you're thoughts or feelings about the songs challenges, stick with it & ask for time & get some help with it? 4) something else....others here are more wise, and will be along with suggestions.