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franzbassist

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  1. How did you get on @stewblack?
  2. Sold a set of strings to Julian in one of the most relaxed transactions ever. Absolutely first class throughout the process, and I wouldn't hesitate to deal with him again.
  3. Quick checks: Take the offending string off and reinstall it. Try a piece of paper under the nut (although I have played plenty of fretless basses that have the nut flush to the fingerboard and are fine) Raise the saddle height to see if you can get it to play clean. It may only need a very small lift to clean it up. Check the fingerboard is smooth under the string (i.e. no string marks, nicks, slight bumps etc.) How straight is the neck? I find a very small amount of relief (say .25mm at the 9th fret when you press down at the first and last "fret") is enough to let the strings breathe. Good luck!
  4. I had an 800 and currently own a 250. Original series with the Millerizer rather than the para EQ on the second channel. I think it's a fantastic head. As fretmesiter says, the EQ points are much more usable than the Little Mark and I think it's a great amp for live use. I regretted selling mine so bought a 250 that was going cheap as a backup to my main amps. I was really pleased to get one again.
  5. That is pretty darn good. And here's another one of those US School of Rock performances that is a little less polished but still impressive, although I somehow doubt very much that the kids picked this song.
  6. PRICE DROP TO £23 per set Developed for Chicago Music Exchange by La Bella. Pure nickel roundwound wrap on a hex core. No silks at either end. 37" winding length Tension I would say is medium Tone is classic nickel: warm, with sweet highs. Feel is wonderful; they are so smooth your fingers fly over them with much less squeak than normal rounds. New and unopened, I have three of the 45-130 sets available.
  7. NOW £23 POSTED Pure nickel roundwound on steel. Slightly heavier E and B strings (45/65/85/110/140) BNIB (bag has been cut open to measure the strings, which are 37" ball to taper) Postage 2nd class recorded in included.
  8. Brand new in the packet. GHS Precision Flats 45-126. Mediumish tension (for a flat). These were sent in error: I ordered the extra long set but received the regular scale length version. The low B is 37" long ball end to silk. The other strings are all around 37.5". I thought I'd offer them here first before trying to sort a return. £35 posted in the UK. Thanks Gareth
  9. I like them. Funnily enough I just received a set from Bax. Ordered Super Long Plus, but they sent the regular Long Scale
  10. Me too. Use this as a guide and then adjust to taste. String action gauges like these are really useful!
  11. I know! And this article in Bass Gear Mag shows "flat" as different again.
  12. Interesting, I was told mids to the max, treble and bass at 9pm, with mid and bright switches down and bass switch up.
  13. That is an unusually click-baity image for Basstheworld.
  14. I bought a Spectraflex cable in 1989 that's still going strong! The rest of my cables are OBBM, although I have dabbled with Custom Lynx and Ultimate Pro Audio on eBay recently with good success.
  15. Just treated myself to a little lockdown gift - the Dunlop Complete Bass Setup kit.  Be nice to have everything in one place.

    1. LeftyJ

      LeftyJ

      Nice, looks like a very useful set! Looks like quality gear too at first glance. 

    2. BruceBass3901

      BruceBass3901

      I'm now eyeing this or the D'Addario one

  16. I sold a strap to Goran. The deal was very straightforward. I'd have no issue dealing with him again.
  17. franzbassist

    Merton

    A simple sale of an FX unit to Martin, but all went smoothly as usual. He's one of the good ones
  18. A deal was done for a Dapper Bass pedal. Great comms, super speedy courier. All is very good here
  19. Another easy deal with Jake. This time for a set of strings, but comms excellent.
  20. Welcome! Basschat is a UK-based forum so some of us are probably local to you. Where in Surrey are you?
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