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Has anyone got or played one of these? They look so cute!
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Sensing a theme in the classifieds at the moment...
franzbassist replied to therealting's topic in Amps and Cabs
Me too. I'm a relatively recent convert to Markbass as well. Sounds great, big range, decent second hand prices mean it's easy to try different stuff. All good. I take the big badges off the cabs -
Thomann slimline double basses: opinions/experience?
franzbassist replied to razze06's topic in EUB and Double Bass
I have one, soon to be moved on to another BCer. Have a look at my sale thread here. They are great basses. Very nicely put together for Thomann by Hora in Romania, so a proper hand made bass. -
SOLD: Sigma BMC-1STE Acoustic Bass - now £225
franzbassist replied to franzbassist's topic in Basses For Sale
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The 121H is a very different configuration to the 210P. The former has bigger lows and is generally smoother in tone, whereas the latter is much punchier, typical of the difference between 10 and 12 inch drivers. As Chris says, EQ again from flat and build your new sound. If it really doesn't work for you then going back to the 210 is probably your best bet.
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I don't know if this helps, but Wal basses always used to be strung with Picatos at the factory, but now they use D'Addario XL. Perhaps they are similar in feel?
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Earlier Overwater strings were indeed made by Picato, but they must have changed supplier now as Picato went out of business a few years ago now. I know that they haven't found a new supplier for flats they like yet.
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SOLD: Thomann 11 (Hora) Slimeline 3/4
franzbassist replied to franzbassist's topic in EUBs & Double Basses For Sale
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You're getting your Paul's mixed up Chris, it's Paul Herman at Wal, not the Jamiroquai bassist! That would be our resident Wal expert and all round good guyTrevor Raggatt @TrevorR An excellent find if the price is right!
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I have decided to sell my Thomann Slimline. Better pictures will follow, but it looks like this. These basses are made for Thomann by Hora in Romania. It's a standard 3/4 size bass but the body is only half the normal depth, so it's actually much easier to play. Top: Laminated arched spruce Back: Laminated arched maple Sides: Beech Ebony fingerboard 105cm scale length It is strung with SIlver Slaps, and comes with a stand (pictured), a J-tone Big double bass twin pickup (£44), and a full-size and heavy duty Tom and Will gig bag. I sanded and oiled the back of the neck to make it easier to play, which worked a treat. The fingerboard started to come away at the edges but I had it checked over by Ian Robinson (when he was based at GB Music in Bognor) and he gave it all a clean bill of health and confirmed all was secure. These currently cost £843 from Thomann. I am looking for £450 collected.
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Best basslines for a FRETLESS beginner?
franzbassist replied to Zoe_BillySheehan's topic in General Discussion
Pino played some lovely stuff on the early Nick Heyward and Julia Fordham albums that is well worth a listen. -
What about a shallow-bodied bass like this? I have one you can try if you think it might help and am localish to you.
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Exactly. A great bag for £50, but there are better options out there at the higher price. Although I can’t help but think G4M have got their prices a bit squiffy there - no way it should cost more than the Pro Go!
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Welcome Lloyd
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They've also put the price up on the Transit version too, so much so that they are now more expensive than the (superior, IMO) Pro Go bag!?
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It's a Pro Go X This is the Transit. The only real differencesa are the external material finish, a slightly less sculpted shape, and that there are no D rings on the Pro Go X. Oh, and that it's half the price
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Excellent, but how many is that now?
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You've got it on long term loan from a mate?😉
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I have two of these. They are the usual Gator quality. Decent neck bracing for angled headstocks too, unlike the Mono Sleeve. You can also fit more into the front pocket. They aren't top loading though. There's also a fabric version in black, grey or tan, but this one is finished in the same material as the Gator Pro Go range, so feels a bit more durable.
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Lelhe .. Bassswitch clean boost.SOLD.....
franzbassist replied to haimesy's topic in Effects For Sale
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Not being funny, but they are different basses and I think should be celebrated as such. Why buy a Stingray to sound like a Warwick?