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  1. Earbrass
    If Daevid Allen hadn't been refused entry to the UK on returning from a gig with Soft Machine in France, we might never have had Gong.
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    Just a quick heads up that I've put my mint condition Sire U5 up for sale in the marketplace.
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    I bought this from knackeredjazz of this parish back at the end of March. It is in mint condition, and comes complete with tags and the supplied allen keys. It was my first foray into short-scale basses, and while I like the scale I found after a while that I was not getting on with the neck, which is a tad thicker than I am used to. It can be strung through the body or through the bridge (use long scale strings for through-body stringing). It has rolled fretboard edges, and all the quality you'd expect from Sire. It is currently strung with a set of Fender flats. It has had only home use while in my possession, and I believe that knackeredjazz only used it for one recording session. I have kept it in a gigbag. Weight (using the traditional "stand on bathroom scales holding vs not holding the bass" method) is around 7.6lb. Collection or meet-up preferred (I am a few miles north of Brighton), but I have the original box for it, so could post at the buyer's expense and risk. I can also supply a gig bag for it (Thomann deluxe e-guitar bag), which is a perfect fit and was bought just for this bass, so nearly new - see pictures, for an extra £25. Thanks for looking. Review from LowEndLobster:
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    Space-rock band Litmus will be headlining on the main stage at Tannerfest, Loddington (near Kettering) on Friday 7th July. Our set is scheduled for 9.30-11.00pm. https://www.facebook.com/tannerfest/
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    Not my usual thing, but I've been playing this one a lot lately
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    Same. One of my bands is playing a couple of outdoor festivals in July that are too far away to get home from after our set. I have booked a nearby Premier Inn for one, and a self-catering apartment a few miles away for the other.
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    I was just about to post the same video.
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    Pelkkä Poutanen / discovered via link on facebook / Finnish avant-folk (2021)
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    Yes, I play the nyckelharpa for the bizarre gonzo 2 man border morris side Huginn and Muninn.
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    Bit of googling reveals a variation where cash is handed over, but is counterfeit. I have blocked that user.
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    Posted an item on facebook as for collection only. Got a reply in poor English: "Ok I take but I would like to come tomorrow but I am currently busy with work, I will send a UPS postman to your home to give you your money in cash and collect the item." I don't think UPS offer that service, do they? Sounds well dodgy to me, but if I were to get cash, how would the scam work?
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    My first bass was a Kimbara Jazz. Very lovely and well-built, but could have served double-duty as a boat anchor.
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    "Labouring tongues we give rise to soft lies, disguised metaphors that keep us in a vast inverted stillness twice-edged with fear" (Henry Cow, Living in the Heart of the Beast) so do please bear that in mind, won't you.
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    Not so much for basses, but "xyz is wrong with it, but it's an easy fix" - if it's so easy, get it fixed first, then put it up for sale.
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    I do seem to remember hearing that certain low-frequency vibrations can help with certain conditions. I think there was something about using vibration therapy to help astronauts returning from long spells on the international space station recover their bone density after prolonged weightlessness, and the suggestion that it could be used to treat osteoporosis patients. Can anyone confirm?
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    I wouldn't be without mine. I use it for nyckelharpa (live), and for electric bass and guitar (recording), and it's great for all these applications. GLWTS.
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    If you're going to Camden, there's a branch of GuitarGuitar there. Not very bass-focused, but last time I was there (a few years ago now) they had a fair few fx and stuff.
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    FIFY
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    Large Spiderlite Lightweight Semi Flight Case With Tool Insert Dividers + Pick Foam In Silver Material: 4mm Silver Aluminium Type Int Dims: w530mm x d340mm x h130mm Ext Dims: w555mm x d365mm x h210mm Shoulder strap, 3 dividers, removable tool insert in lid I bought this about 4 months ago, and it is in excellent condition. Please note: - There is a tiny dent on one edge, and a few small scuff marks here and there - see pictures - The foam: I still have most of it, though what's left has been cut in various ways - see pictures - The dividers: In the picture on the website, it shows five dividers: two full-width, one medium length and two smaller ones. I don't seem to have the 2 smallest ones. Cost of a new one, once UK mainland delivery is added, is £76.79. I am asking £45, posted within UK. Selling because I have changed my gigging setup and it no longer fits. www.flightcasewarehouse.co.uk/application/product.asp?item=large-spiderlite-lightweight-semi-flight-case-with-tool-insert-dividers-pick-foam-in-silver-9349-2570
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    Indeed, the most common versions of which are found on the chromatic button accordion.
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    Phht. Just a copy of the Fender Bat'leth. Their Custom Shop version has the "combatworn" option with fake bloodstains.
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    Just bought Matt's Sire U5 bass. Lovely chap and a pleasure to do business with. Deal with confidence.
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    As an alternative approach - as said you wanted plugs to go under your over ear phones, have you considered over ear headphones that are themselves hearing protectors? I've been using these since joining my latest band and am very happy with them. You don't have to do the wireless/bluetooth thing, they also have a jack socket, though it's just a 3.5mm one. You don't need to power them if you use them wired. I find the level of attenuation is comparable to the industrial style ear-protectors I use for lawn-mowing and using power tools. If you just want to hear the signal that's coming to your phones anyway, they're great.
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    WIth the possible (and I stress possible) exception of the shakey egg and the triangle, I struggle to think of any musical instrument where paying more for a "premium" model reaps a smaller advantage than is the case for the solid-bodied bass guitar.
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