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Anyone tried making their own pickups?
GarethFlatlands replied to Damonjames's topic in Accessories and Misc
Aaages ago there was a really long thread linked to on here where a builder goes through every step of making a jazz bass copy, including pickup winding that was a really interesting and informative read. ..And with a bit of googling, here it is [url="http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-home-depot/169606-1960-jazzbass-build.html"]http://www.tdpri.com/forum/tele-home-depot/169606-1960-jazzbass-build.html[/url] Pickup build starts around page 4. -
If only the other stuff I'm selling would go as well...
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Sold pending....
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Sit down, I've got some bad news for you... -
[quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1345049084' post='1772886'] no toolshed? where do you keep your erm, you know.... grumble mags? [/quote] Fixed.
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I bought this 2008 VT1 off Simwells but it's now surplus to requirements. You probably know what they do but just in case, here's some Basschatter reviews (including mine) here:- [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/157469-dha-vt1-std-bass/"]http://basschat.co.u...a-vt1-std-bass/[/url] He kindly gave me a power supply to start me off (it takes 12v centre positive) but it's so noisy I'm not including it in the sale as it's pretty much unusable and it's not worth the extra packing hassle and postage. I never got round to buying a better one as the band I played bass in imploded shortly after and my dirt needs are met elsewhere now. £50 posted (1st class recorded). Thanks Gareth
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Deal on the fuzz! You still on Neill Road and around this weekend? -
Boxed with instructions, has seen light home and studio use but still in good condition. It's the silver fronted version. Sound on Sound review here:-> [url="http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/jun05/articles/bluetubedp.htm"]http://www.soundonso.../bluetubedp.htm[/url] Manufacturers blurb:- "The PreSonus BLUETUBE DP two channel microphone/ instrument preamplifier. Affordable, versatile dual channel mic and instrument preamp. The PreSonus BLUETUBE DP Stereo Preamp is among the most versatile two-channel mic and instrument preamps in its class. Its Dual Path technology lets you choose between two preamp stages: a transparent solid-state or warm tube preamp. Each gain stage of the BLUETUBE DP is pure Class A with high headroom. Each channel of the BLUETUBE DP includes a -20dB pad, polarity reverse, 80Hz filter, and +48v phantom power. On the front panel you'll find controls for solid state gain and switchable on/off tube drive. When the tube drive is off, the tube preamplifier stage is bypassed delivering ultra-quiet and transparent solid state preamplification. Large analog VU meters provide precise visual monitoring. Dual Neutrik combo jacks for microphones or instruments provides quality I/O and make the BLUETUBE DP great as a DI for electric bass and guitar. The main features of the PreSonus BLUETUBE DP include: Affordable, versatile dual channel mic and instrument preamp Stereo Dual Path Mic/Instrument Preamp Using 12AX7 Tube High Headroom, Class A Gain Stage XLR and 1/4 inch High-Z Neutrik Input Combo Connectors Balanced XLR and 1/4 inch jack TS Neutrik Output Connectors 20dB Pad/ Polarity Reversal/ 80Hz Filter on Each Channel Two Illuminated Analog VU Meters Great as a DI for Bass and Guitar" RRP is about £150, £85 posted to you. -
Goddamn it, I can feel another walk to Simwells' house coming on for the bargainous flying tomato...
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[quote name='devnulljp' timestamp='1345014870' post='1772239'] Sorry, been away (digging for dinosaurs) [/quote] Find any?
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[quote name='MrFingers' timestamp='1345028999' post='1772466'] Look no further! [url="http://www.fender.com/products/vintage-modified-jaguar"]http://www.fender.co...modified-jaguar[/url] (and they also have a jazzmaster in that series). AMAZING guitars for the value, and perfect for postrock/ambient! [/quote] I have an MIJ Jazzmaster from the late 90's and would recommend them if you want something a bit different, but they are a bit 'out there' in terms of design and functionality. The bridge is ridiculous (the Squiers seem to use a fixed adjustomatic which is miles better) and the pickups are very niche meaning the choice for replacements is limited and expensive. As always with budget guitars, try a lot and get the best one as the quality control will be variable.
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Anyone doing more than just playing bass?
GarethFlatlands replied to basexperience's topic in General Discussion
Bass, keys and backing vox in inFictions (in my sig, seems to have now imploded) and guitar in The Slow Blade. No desire to do anything else, it's already too expensive -
Bump. Make me (sensible) offers! Trades considered, fretless basses and synths mainly but let me know what you've got.
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[quote name='Lozz196' timestamp='1344858335' post='1770106'] Look out for a Gordon Smith. Fantastic guitars, have humbuckers with coil-taps on them. [/quote] I'd 2nd this. I picked up a GS Gypsy on here a couple of months ago and I'm sold on them.
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[quote name='BassBunny' timestamp='1344516074' post='1765764'] A Korg Triton should fit the bill, (or maybe a Trinity). [/quote] I'm selling a Triton LE, if you're near Sheffield you're welcome to give it a tryout.
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[quote name='Deep Thought' timestamp='1344336398' post='1762887'] I believe it was broken when the band's equipment was attacked by the Raggare (Rockabilly types who didn't like punk) in Sweden. It was repaired-his Shuker is based on the best bits of that one and his black Precision, I'm fairly sure it still exists. He broke his Yamaha when he thumped it, as he still does with his Shuker, but that was built to take it! [/quote] Must have been the Yamaha I read about. Glad to see my mind isn't playing tricks on me. Yet....
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What a great way to showcase different basses.
GarethFlatlands replied to steve-soar's topic in General Discussion
Good video, I watched blind and my favourites were the Warwick Star, Alembic and the fretless 'Ray. The Streamer was a bit too refined and the burgundy Ray was too high end sounding for me. Nothing wrong with the Jazz but I preferred the other 3 I mentioned. Oddly, if you put all the basses in front of me and said I could have 1 but had 10 seconds to decide (not hearing or playing any) I think I'd have gone for the Streamer or the Jazz. Proof that you should listen with your ears and not your eyes. -
[quote name='rogerstodge' timestamp='1344279232' post='1762228'] Has he still got that green p bass? I know he uses a black shuker now. [/quote] I vaguely remember an interview where he said he karate chopped it into pieces by accident, although I might have made that up.
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Grab 'em while they're cheap, Gisbon just got hit with a hefty fine and lost a lot of wood stocks [url="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-19153588"]http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-19153588[/url]
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£200+ estimate for the car. New bass (or anything else) not happening for a while
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Another family photo of mine and Stu's (Pliskin on BC) GT1s. I use mine for guitar, Stu for bass which works very well and gives a nice growly tone. Stus is for sale somewhere as he's downsizing and needs the cash but I can't seem to find the thread.
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What to do in Glasgow during the day this thursday
GarethFlatlands replied to steve's topic in General Discussion
[quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1344190207' post='1760967'] Glasgow is awesome and definitely doesn't (entirely) deserve the reputation. As someone who grew up in Glasgow, I can honestly say that I've had far hairier moments in places like Sheffield, Manchester, Nottingham, Leeds than I ever had at home in Glasgow. In Manchester they had police on the night buses and in Nottingham I went through a metal detector to get into a night club---both of which are unheard of in supposedly "scary" Glasgow!! [/quote] Agreed. Now Livingstone on the other hand... -
[quote name='giblett123' timestamp='1344184995' post='1760838'] You could always try haggling? You never know your luck! [/quote] 'Letts' see how much my car repair costs me next week first. See what I did there?
