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  1. ead
    Excellent news Mr BB. Obviously I'll need to be informed of forthcoming gigs!
  2. ead
    Me again (sorry), any particular CD you would point me to?
  3. ead
    I thought you lovely BCers should know that the new CD by this band is really rather good (if you like progy things with a hint of Jazz about them). Our very own shemeckfrac is on low end duites. Check 'em out of Facebook. As you were.
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    Bump
  5. ead
    Just acquired a Diamond BCP comp from Ryan. Easy deal, well packed, everything as promised. Fine BCer.
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    ACG build

    ead replied to ead's topic in Build Diaries

    No2 body pretty much done, bass in finishing now so hopefully not too much longer to wait... [attachment=138417:Graft Finn Special body 050713.jpg]
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    TTT
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    I have heard them mentioned in conversations along with bands like Dream Theatre but I've not heard any of their output. Worth a listen?
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    ACG build

    ead replied to ead's topic in Build Diaries

    Luckily as a teacher Mrs ead eschews all the social media
  10. ead
    Where we play less than 10% of the venue have a PA so it's pretty much a backline with a small PA for the vocals and acoustic guitars Plus being an old git I'd need somebody to teach me slowly and patiently how this stuff works assuming the band could afford the kit.
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    ACG build

    ead replied to ead's topic in Build Diaries

    Here's the first pic of the body (which obviously is not mine) for the bass I clearly didn't order - just incase Mrs ead has discovered this website [attachment=138247:Graft Recurve body 030713.jpg]
  12. ead
    Occasionally thought provoking, sometimes controversial, not convinced about the bollocks personally. I don't always agree with you but I do enjoy reading your posts. Don't beat yourself up, others may well be less conscientious.
  13. ead
    Or this, he said shamelessly plugging his own bass http://basschat.co.uk/topic/211316-fs-antoria-jazz-bass-mid-to-late-70s-vintage-mij-only-l175-ono/page__fromsearch__1
  14. ead
    For me the Bowie album and Big Big Train. I have also bought and listened to a number of CDs from earlier years that I have just discovered but I suppose they don't count.
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    Kinda depends what you're into since they've gone through a few different transitions. I might venture to suggest Fear of a Blank Planet, In Absentia and (if you like prog) The Sky Moves Sideways or if you don't then check out Stupid Dream or maybe Deadwing - although there is one very proggy song on it. I quite like the live CDs too as they pick some good songs from a number of CDs. Maybe try Atlanta? Hope that helps...probably doesn't though
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    Thanks for the endorsements boys.
  17. ead
    Not sure if I'm going. I think I need to listen to the album a bit first. Big PT and Marillion fan though...
  18. ead
    Goodness, must dig out my LPs, not listened to VdGG in ages - good shout by the OP.
  19. ead
    PMed re Diamond
  20. ead
    Interesting read, possibly a couple of items I would not agree with, but just my views really. Other possiblilities might be: Weird duets, maye a bolt-on to weird arrangements. Once you've made it never playing smaller venues like you used to. I have pretty much stopped going to arena shows as I feel no connection to the band anymore.
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    [size=4]SOLD[/size] [size=4]After much soul-searching and inner contemplation I have decided to sell this Antoria Jazz bass. At least three BCers have played and admired the bass and hopefully at some point they will drop by and confirm this.[/size] [size=4]I believe the bass was made [/size]by Fujigen Gakki, who were responsible for MIJ Fenders[size=4]. T[/size][size=4]he traditional J pickups rather that the earlier version that had p/ups that looked a bit like humbuckers would indicate mid to late 70s. [/size][font=Arial, sans-serif][size=4]The 3-piece neck and fretboard are maple with vintage frets and nice block inlays and binding.[/size][/font] [size=4]When I acquired the bass it had a rather unpleasant black finish. This I decided to remove as I had heard these basses had mahogany bodies. Sure enough they do, but it is a butchers’ block with a laminate in the middle rather than a solid 2 or 3-piece body. Hopefully the pics will show this. I have copious images of the refinish process if you are interested to see them.[/size] The bass is now finished in Danish oil and to my mind is very attractive – clearly that is subjective. The bridge was replaced by the previous owner and is now a Wilkinson item with brass saddles. I have upgraded the electronics with a Kiogon manufactured twin stacked knob setup (including a new plate and jack socket) per the early jazz basses. A great bit of kit and gives the bass a good range of tones. [size=4]If you have any questions at all, or require additional pictures of any details please ask away and I give as comprehensive an answer as I am able![/size] [size=4]I think this is a good quality and inexpensive jazz-a-like bass for which I would like £175 ono which includes a good quality Sumo gig bag. The bass is currently strung with Fender 9050CL flatwound strings; super-smooth and creamy tones.[/size] [size=4]For sale only, no trades at tis stage thanks very much.[/size] [attachment=138005:Antoria Jazz 1975 05.JPG] [attachment=138006:Antoria Jazz 1975 06.JPG] [attachment=138007:Antoria Jazz 1975 07.JPG] [attachment=138009:Antoria Jazz 1975 08.JPG] [attachment=138010:Antoria Jazz 1975 09.JPG] Edit: Forgot to mention that the pickguard is a replacement item. I have the original white one that will be included with the bass.
  22. ead
    I think copper (or similar) foil works the best, but it does take a bit more effort. If all the gubbins are out anyway then it's really pretty easy.
  23. ead
    Just wondering if, as the SEQ seems to be the replacement for the EQ02, it will be available as an after market option. Simpler to use, 3 knobs (one stacked), could be a useful addition / option.
  24. ead
    +1 for the ACG preamps. Once you get the hang of what they can do there's no looking back. I have to declare an interest at this point as I have the 5k EQ03 in my fretless and the new SEQ coming on my next ACG.
  25. ead
    One of my fretless basses has a 35" scale the other a 34" scale. It made life interesting at first, but I got used to the subtle differences in time with practice. I can now play out of tune on both scale lengths without difficulty.
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