Rosie C
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For sale is my Fender acoustic bass, CB-60SCE in natural finish. Bought new about 2 years ago. Comes with factory pickup, also Fender gig bag and Hercules acoustic guitar stand. Good condition, all working. It spent some time at my local guitar technician over the summer and had the frets levelled a bit better than the factory did. Collection from Chepstow, or we may be able to arrange a meet-up somewhere mutually convenient.
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I bought some car parts a few years ago, to be delivered to my humble abode in South Wales. The seller provided tracking. I watched bemused as my parcel sat at Heathrow Airport for 2-3 days, then popped up in Australia. Then a week later was back in the UK and was eventually delivered. I assumed some parcel sorter thought "New South Wales", but if not it's a mystery.
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Hey, I learned a new word today!
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Blackmore's Night two weeks tonight. First time I'll have seen them after being a fan for a decade.
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Covers bands - are they just parasites? (& how PRS works)
Rosie C replied to Al Krow's topic in General Discussion
I didn't know we could do this. My current band mostly played mediaeval tunes this year, but we're rehearsing a few Blackmore's Night songs for Christmas - and we wondered how they'd ever get any benefit from us. It is odd how straightforward performing covers at a venue is (through PRS), compared to uploading the same performance on YouTube and navigating copyright strikes. -
I married a percussionist, and most of my close friends are musicians. So really it's probably the opposite - do I ever stop yacking on about music?!
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Cheapest "ergonomically safe" and "decent" EUB
Rosie C replied to Paolo85's topic in EUB and Double Bass
I quite agree - at the time I bought it I was taking lessons with a classical double bass teacher and had a reasonable understanding of the correct technique - it very quickly became clear that I wouldn't be able to play an EUB so swapped to an acoustic. -
Cheapest "ergonomically safe" and "decent" EUB
Rosie C replied to Paolo85's topic in EUB and Double Bass
I could have written this post. I bought a "Gear 4 Music" branded EUB which looks much like a Stagg one. The only way to play it that I could find was squeezing with my LH thumb - something my teacher called "strangling the goose" or something, and said would cause tendon problems. I bought an NS stand from Thomann and fitted that - it was better, but still not the same as an acoustic upright. In the end I sold it and now have a cheap 3/4 acoustic which can be played in the recommended "pulling from the elbow" way. -
I sold SimBass a bow quiver. Very smooth transaction, good communication, I'm happy to recommend!
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I spy *TWO* Goldtone mandocellos, very impressive!
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Somewhere in between I suppose. I don't do Facebook much now, but I am very careful what photos I upload - only ones where I look good (or as good as I can expect) and I tend to post positive stuff, not really because I want to curate a perfect-looking life, just I'm not sure anyone wants to hear about it.
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I definitely owe you a beer if we ever meet, as your recommendation is perfect, and a fraction of the cost
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You had me with "80s Goth"... I'll check it out later!
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Thanks! That looks very similar the the Sennheiser ones. I'm amazed the SM57/58 is that old, I thought they were a relic from the 1980s.
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I think I will have to go with something like that, thanks!
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Likewise, we use E835 & E845 mics. I prefer the way they sound for my vocals to the SM57 that we used before. The only downside I've found is finding mic stand clips - I've lost one and can't find a replacement.
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I got the same excuses. The weird thing is my previous insurers didn't mind me doing gigs for free, just not doing gigs for money - so they weren't objecting to carrying gear or being parked at the back of pubs late at night. Enquiries with my previous insurance company revealed they took a very dim view of musicians and would cancel my insurance if I took a paid gig. I figured if I ended up in an accident that resulted in a big claim, and the police recorded the remains of my car had a PA, double bass etc. then the insurance people might try to wriggle out of paying up by saying I'd breached the terms of the insurance. Once insurance company suggested I claim to be a music teacher! Another said that being a music student could reasonably be expected to involve an occasional paid gig. But in the end I did find a mainstream insurer who gave me a good quote despite declaring "part time work as a musician".
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Result! All going to plan, ours is going on Friday - being collected by a local church. It's been going to them for six months, so it's been a bit of a saga.
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Hodge bought a double bass from me. I found him very easy to deal with, easy and clear communications. All good!
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In 1985 I wasn't old enough to have a car, I was still listening to bands like Duran Duran and Ultravox that I'd been listening to throughout my early teens, but I was starting to listen to other bands like A-ha and INXS.
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I'd like an XLR balanced output on my bass, but it'll never happen as pedals and amps would all have to change
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3/4 "slimline" double bass - *SOLD*
Rosie C replied to Rosie C's topic in EUBs & Double Basses For Sale
Hi Kate, I've sent you a PM! -
I bought this double bass in May 2020, learning double bass through 'lockdown'. It's a 3/4, made in Romania and sold by Thomann. It is a "slimline" style with laminated construction. I found it easier to get started on, and it's a fair bit easier to move around than my other upright. When I bought it I was recovering from a back injury and It's spent some time with Martin's Violin's in Caerphilly where it was set up a whole lot better than it came from Thomann's workshop, and had the bridge converted to adjustable. Condition is generally good, there are a couple of chips on the top of the scroll and a couple of marks on the front by the tailstock - see photos. The strings - E and D I'm unsure of the make, the A and G are new Evah Pirazzi's that I fitted earlier this year. I was part way through replacing them all when I decided to quit playing arco and reduce the number of uprights I have. * A padded Hidersine double bass bag is included. * A Realist Copperhead pickup is included in the price. I've only swapped it on today, so some of the photos show a Realist Lifeline pickup fitted (which is NOT INCLUDED in the sale) More details at https://www.thomann.de/gb/thomann_slim_line_double_bass_europe_1.htm - do read the reviews, it gets good feedback. Collection only from Chepstow, UK. I'm happy to provide practice space, an amp and tea/coffee while you try it out, but you'll need to bring your own bow!
