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Hope it sounds as good as it looks - reckon it will - looks a quality bit of kit Nice
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Mini Bass Bash in West Sussex - Sunday 31 August 2014
KiOgon replied to silverfoxnik's topic in Events
Fantastic! thanks Silvia for your superb blog & many thanks for all the time + effort you put in to share it with us all Cheerz, John -
Wilkinson Vintage basses and parts stockists...
KiOgon replied to tommorichards's topic in General Discussion
I emailed them & IIRC filled in an enquiry form on their website re a replacement tuner/machine head on a Jaco model & never even got a reply. I found a screw that fitted in the end. -
A pint that would last me about 50 years - if I had that long
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Mini Bass Bash in West Sussex - Sunday 31 August 2014
KiOgon replied to silverfoxnik's topic in Events
Great thanks Nik & Loraine it was a good day, I'd like to say we'd come again - but I'm still traumatised by Southern Rail it was the rail journey from hell Cheerz, John & Kaz -
I didn't know Steinbergers made basses like this!
KiOgon replied to JamesTun's topic in eBay - Weird and Wonderful
It's the MohAgony model -
Finding bass is less interesting for me than Piano.
KiOgon replied to bubinga5's topic in General Discussion
"Finding bass is less interesting for me than Piano" But - I bet you won't find any piano forum that's more interesting than this Enjoy whatever you do, it's all part of the rich tapestry of life :-( I'm not often so[size=4] [font="georgia, bookman old style, palatino linotype, book antiqua, palatino, trebuchet ms, helvetica, garamond, sans-serif, arial, verdana, avante garde, century gothic, comic sans ms, times, times new roman, serif"]philosophica[b]l[/b][/font][/size] )-: -
Love the flame effect on the back - perhaps a hint at what it is useful for
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Passive Bass Reveals Poor Quality Cable (A Tale Of Capacitance)
KiOgon replied to HowieBass's topic in Repairs and Technical
- - - - but I did measure that the resistance was about 20 ohm for the offending 20ft cable - - - - - That would be completely useless as a instrument cable- possibly OK as a washing line -
Passive Bass Reveals Poor Quality Cable (A Tale Of Capacitance)
KiOgon replied to HowieBass's topic in Repairs and Technical
Just out of interest - I have the ways & means of measuring these parameters so here you go! I had a Fender Gold Bass 12' Cable in front of me, (a bass dedicated, directional 'highest quality cable'), so I used that. If their claims are to be believed - there must be a 'lot worse' cables out there I suspect these reading would be hard to improve on Tip to Tip = 0.2 Ohms / 2.24 nF Screen to Screen = 0.1 Ohms / 0.18 nF Tip to Screen Open ended = Open Circuit (Infinity) / 1.79 nF Tip to Screen Shorted = 0.2 Ohms / 3.08nF Cheerz, John -
Mini Bass Bash in West Sussex - Sunday 31 August 2014
KiOgon replied to silverfoxnik's topic in Events
Thanks to all for making it a great bash & thanks to Southern Rail for making our travel such F'ing hard work but we're home now whisky in hand looking forward to the photo's thanks Sylvia Cheerz, John -
Mini Bass Bash in West Sussex - Sunday 31 August 2014
KiOgon replied to silverfoxnik's topic in Events
Hey Nick, The sun is shining & we're packing our bags already see you soon! Cheerz, John & Kaz -
Hi & welcome, what are you doing this Sunday? Ideal opportunity to meet a load of us in the same place at the same time - http://basschat.co.uk/topic/237819-mini-bass-bash-in-west-sussex-sunday-31-august-2014/page__st__120__p__2534952__hl__west%20sussex__fromsearch__1#entry2534952, not far down the road from you Cheerz, John
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[quote name='gary mac' timestamp='1409119722' post='2536399'] Would loved to have been there. Just have to hope for a DVD at some point. [/quote] Yes + 1
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Possible dodgy MIM Precision on ebay?
KiOgon replied to mattyb's topic in eBay - Weird and Wonderful
I had a mexican Jazz where the serial number had lifted off with the varnish, it was genuine & original, still in tact when I got it, sometimes I reckon there's a problem with moisture or contamination between the layers of finish when the logo & s/n are fitted after the primary coats. I'd say it was OK. -
[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1408710976' post='2532825'] Don't worry John, I went through this fiver business and came out the other end a committed four-string player. Just ride it out mate, it will pass. [/quote] I think you're right Mark, I'm coming through it already just done some work on a Yamaha [s]boat anchor[/s] 5er, nowhere near as nice as what I was [s]playing[/s] working on yesterday
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[quote name='Jus Lukin' timestamp='1408652372' post='2532313'] Have you been kissing my bass, John? Or did I misread that?!! Sorry if I I've tempted you towards the dark side... [/quote]Well - errr - not exactly I might have rubbed it a bit but it did seem to like it too I don't need one, I don't need one, I don't need one, I don't need one, I don't need one, I don't need one, I don't need one,I don't need one,
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Or - I played a 5 & I liked it! Amazing as it might seem I've not had a fiver in my filthy greasy great mitts before & found it remarkably sweet to play, never thought the day would come Now I'm frightened I can feel the GAS starting already oh dear, just as I thought I was clear bugger
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Yardbirds - Beefheart - Beatles! Blimey good sound
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No problems here, it's a pleasure to deal with a guy who keeps to his word & Julian did exactly that. He contacted me about a replacement wiring kit for his P-bass, with solderless connectors. We quickly settled on the details then Julian said as he had a holiday booked he would pay me up front & let me know when he was back so I could send the kit a week later. The holiday week over, he contacted me again to let me know & also enquired about a Jazz bass kit - that he would like one but not be able to afford it until next payday. I offered to save on postage I would send both kits together, the P kit paid in advance & the J kit to be paid on 21/08. Julian acknowledged receiving & fitting the kits, all working fine, then we had no contact - until this morning - the 21st, as agreed, there was the payment exactly on the button at early doors. That brought a smile to me ol' boat race, just goes to show what a great place this forum is, where the guys & gals can trust each other like old mates. Long story but there - Julian is a great guy to deal with, top comms & payment as promised dead on time, completely trustworthy in my book, no problem in recommending him & would be very happy to deal with him again. Cheerz, John
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You probably won't need anything like the 640 watts of the MiBass2 shown, I've got the original MiBass 220w - a used model would be well within budget & perhaps you could look at a better? more efficient? lighter? cab or 2
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Not a combo, but amp in gig bag pocket & easy carry cab = http://ashdownmusic.com/products/1/Bass-Amplification/5/MiBass/
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Listening to some old favourites on youtube whilst getting on with other things this afternoon, it occurred to me that a lot of the music I still love has been around a VERY LONG TIME! Will today's youth look back in 50 years & say the same? I don't think so
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Hehe I'm 63 & if it wasn't for my bloody bones givin' up on me I'd still be gigging with the best of 'em - well figuratively speaking It's not the age as such it's a simple matter of having all the right bits working & in the right places at the right times - if you ask me
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Fender USA Special P/J or USA G&L SB-1? Decisions...
KiOgon replied to solo4652's topic in Bass Guitars
The American Special FSR's are excellent value for money, I'd say you won't find a better P/J for £713, brand new - bargain - go for it