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    Plywood bodies

    ead replied to tom1946's topic in Bass Guitars

    Is dense mass like dark matter? I think "......because of it's density" would suffice re the above.
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    Plywood bodies

    ead replied to tom1946's topic in Bass Guitars

    [quote name='EMG456' timestamp='1384259098' post='2274488'] Here's my somewhat modded Antoria P. I've owned it for 35 years and it's a great bass. The second pic shows the laminated body construction. cheers Ed [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/eddiem/10817952815/"]antoria_1[/url] by [url="http://www.flickr.com/people/eddiem/"]emg456[/url], on Flickr [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/eddiem/10818081754/"][/url] [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/eddiem/10818081754/"]antoria_2[/url] by [url="http://www.flickr.com/people/eddiem/"]emg456[/url], on Flickr [/quote] Here's a pic of the butcher's block Antoria Jazz I used to possess and a couple taken during the refinishing (it used to be black). [attachment=148437:Antoria Jazz 1975 06.JPG] [attachment=148438:Antoria refurb 291012 02.jpg] [attachment=148440:Antoria refurb 181012 01.jpg]
  3. ead

    Plywood bodies

    ead replied to tom1946's topic in Bass Guitars

    I used to own an Antoria J bass that had a butchers block of mahogany strips with a thin layer of something between. Sounded lovely. I'll find a pic and post it.
  4. ead
    I have realised that the last two gigs I saw with left-handed bassists, both players had their instruments (left handed basses) strung with the E string nearest the floor, as if they had learned on a RH bass turned over. Clearly a sample of two is not significant, but is this more common than I might have imagined. For the record one was Mr Pomeroy (Steve Hackett) and the other Gary Fletcher (The Blues Band).
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    Just enjoyed a fabulous evening listening to some great classic blues tunes and original material too. Heaven.
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    If you want something a little bit different try Dali's Car - Mick Kahn on fretless bass plus the former Bauhaus singer iirc.
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    Just acquired The Winery Dogs CD. Me likey
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    My abstract measure of relative quality between series is the number of CDs from new bands I buy. Not seen this week's effort yet but to date the last series is about two or three up with a couple more shows in this series to go I think. There's worse things on telly...
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    Nice Mr DB.
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    Alternative to the most excellent John East gear might be an Audere Classic. These are very compact indeed. http://www.audereaudio.com/Classic2.htm#ordering
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    [quote name='MB1' timestamp='1383295949' post='2262622'] MB1. "Gary's Cat is Missing!" [/quote] So sorry, but I don't understand the reference there.
  12. ead
    Slight diversion here, but on the value Jazz bass theme Promenade Music are currently selling G&L Tribute JB-2s for £335 delivered. I got down to £300 without trying too hard so they may be available for a bit less still. http://www.promenademusic.co.uk/g-l-tribute-sb2-3-tsb
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    Just a heads-up for those that may be interested, Promenade Music are currently selling G&L Tribute JB-2 basses for £335 delivered. When I called and without trying too had the price came down to £300, so may be worth a haggle. I think there are 2 ex demos but there was defintely a brand new natural finish bass in stock when I called. [url="http://www.promenademusic.co.uk/gandl-tribute-jb2-natural"]http://www.promenade...ute-jb2-natural[/url] [url="http://www.promenademusic.co.uk/g-l-tribute-sb2-3-tsb"]http://www.promenade...ibute-sb2-3-tsb[/url]
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    I was wondering how good these were too....
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    By the time the recordings are mixed, bounced, compressed etc I find it quite hard to tell what bass is being played.
  16. ead
    Not a big Rotosound fan. I really wanted to like them being British made but just can't get on with them sadly.
  17. ead
    Hi all A bit short notice but I can't make the gig tomorrow night so have two spares. Face value is £35 each or so, yours for £40 for the pair if you're interested. Cheers
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    [quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1382596304' post='2254005'] My buying decisions are utterly irrational... It pretty much goes : Oooo look a shiny new bass.... Better buy that... Hang on I've got several of these already, probably should have spent that money on something else... [/quote] Phew, not just me then.
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    +1 for Kiogon's looms. Really excellent and make any passive setup just light up compared to the junk that is often fitted as standard.
  20. ead
    It's a 35" scale. Should have mentioned that
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    For sale is my Peavey Zephyr C4 bass. This a Europe only passive version of the Cirrus range and is somewhat rare. I believe they were made in Vietnam in late 90s and possibly into the early 2000s I think. Features include:[list] [*]7-piece maple/mahogany through-neck (or 5-piece depending upon how you are counting) [*]Bubinga top and back with maple body (not 100% sure if it's Bubinga, it may be something else like Koa) [*]Rosewood fretboard [*]24 frets - in good condition [*]Chrome hardware [*]Two Peavey VFL high output humbucker p/ups [/list] I have recently copper screened the cavity and replaced the harness with a high quality item from our very own Kiogon who used Alpha pots and a Switchcraft jack socket. The controls are separate volume and tone for each pickup giving a wide range of tones to suit all genres. New d'Addario EXL220BT strings just fitted. The bass has no issues and is in excellent condition, a couple of very minor dings but you wouldn't find them unless I told you where to look! The hardware looks like new too. This is a very nice bass that is not getting the use it deserves, so it's looking for a good home where it will be cherished. I'd be interested in trades too. Only rules would be that the trade would need to be a 4-string bass weighing less than 9lbs please. Oh, not blue either please - sorry all you blue bass fans. Cash available this end for the right bass. Priced to sell at £175 including a nice gig bag. Here are the pics: [attachment=146730:Peavey C4-NT Zephyr 102.JPG]
  22. ead
    I have worked in the logistics industry for a number of years and it is very variable. All the suppliers have good and bad days / experiences and the pressure put on the delivery drivers can be unacceptable. If at all possible I now deliver basses to people I have sold them to even if it's a 2-3 hour trip - the bonus is you get to meet some really nice BC folk. Even though the couriers are obliged to treat your parcel with due care, the caveat emptor (buyer beware) principle does still apply sadly, and ignorance (as in no Ts and Cs to hand) is not generally accepted as an excuse in law. You would probably have to demonstrate that you had tried hard to find the information. I would always consider third party insurance if the parcel is something you value and take plenty of pictures of the item and the packing process at all stages, not forgetting the finished box.
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    I suspect that, as with most things that appear to attract irrational opinions, it's due to general ignorance of the topic. Jazz doesn't form a massive part of my music library, but I do have a number of CDs that would probably be described as Jazz. I don't quite get a lot of the achordal freeform music, but I try - mostly unsuccessfully - to understand what is being played and why.
  24. ead
    FWIW mine sold for a shade more on evilbay in the spring; grossly undervalued instruments imho. I confess to having some GAS for yours too.
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