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    Much is made of the difference in 'tone' between different basses, but I've found that whether I'm playing a P bass, a Jazz, a Spector or anything else, regardless of which amp/cab I'm using, the end result generally just sounds like me playing the bass. Which leads me to believe that much of the 'tone' generated comes from the way basses are played, i.e. it's all in the fingers. Just thought I'd get that in first, so we know where we are. However, GAS is fun (if you can afford it - sometimes I can't) and if you enjoy the 'tone' journey, then why not?
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    [quote name='dannybuoy' timestamp='1471730340' post='3115473'] Chromes are quite high tension though. You may find yourself so in love with the syrupy warm tones coming from your bass that you will even roll the tone down a bit and wonder why you wanted bright sounding flats in the first place! [/quote] I found the same re Chromes, but the OP might need a truss-rod tweak anyway. I played Roto rounds for decades then tried a number of different flats, settling on La Bellas, which I've used for a while now. I won't be going back to rounds any time soon. Advantages are silky smooth feel, no fret or string noise, far less fret wear over time and 'that' sound. I've come to the conclusion that in a band situation, having lots of harmonic content and overtones from a bass can sometimes confuse the issue. The great fundamental tone you get with flats sounds perfect on a P and will cut through any mix. La Bellas aren't cheap, but then my current set have been on for months and I suspect that will turn into years as they just seem to get better and better. So the initial cost is irrelevant - on a per-year basis they cost very little compared to rounds.
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    [quote name='alexclaber' timestamp='1471683693' post='3114961'] Buy one of our One10 cabs and use it for a month - if it doesn't do what you need we'll have it collected and give you a full refund waiving the usual return postage cost. If my recommendation is wrong it won't cost you anything! [/quote][quote name='dood' timestamp='1471726174' post='3115428'] Jaw dropping customer service! [/quote] +1. Fantastic offer and total confidence in the product. The One10 (and Two10) are stupendous cabs. I'm sure the Four10, Six10 and Eight10 are great too, but I have no personal experience of them. Yet.
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    Most of those that have appalled me over the years are in here, somewhere: http://worldwideinterweb.com/5149-worst-album-covers-ever/
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    Is the kitten available separately?
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    Never in 40 years, finger and pick. What am I doing wrong??
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    [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1471545254' post='3113900'] For God's sake, will you tell Darren to put his cap on properly - he looks like Harry Enfield's wicked uncle! [/quote] I just knew he'd turn out to be the drummer.
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    Beinvenue!
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    Only ever taken one bass to gigs in 40 years and never needed a backup. Of course now that I've said that, my bass will no doubt fail at my next gig... I never take a spare amp either, and had only one failure... turned out to be a wire loose in the plug. I know people who will take two of [i]everything [/i]to a gig, even two clip-on headstock tuners!!
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    Maybe it's because the price is crap.
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    +1 for Scott's Bass Lessons on YouTube.
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    [quote name='zonular' timestamp='1471276825' post='3111746'] Cheeky question, is that 75 posted to ireland? [/quote] Cheeky answer: No it isn't. UK mainland only.
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    [quote name='silverfoxnik' timestamp='1471274306' post='3111724'] What's not to like? GLWTS [/quote] Thank you, sir.
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    [quote name='Mattpt85' timestamp='1471256967' post='3111554'] Another reason I've gone back to passive, one less thing to check [/quote]
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    Mine arrived this morning, looking forward to reading it... ...won't be wiping my arse on it, don't worry...
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    [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][b]*SOLD* Harley Benton PB-50 Precision[/b][/font][/font][/color][list] [*][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000]Bolt-On Neck Construction[/color][/font] [*][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000]Basswood Body[/color][/font] [*][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000]Canadian Maple C-Shape Neck[/color][/font] [*][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000]Maple Fretboard with dot Inlays[/color][/font] [*][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000]20 Frets[/color][/font] [*][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000]864mm Scale (34")[/color][/font] [*][color=#000000][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]241.3mm Board Radius (9.5")[/font][/color] [*][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000]42mm Nut-Width (1.65")[/color][/font] [*][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000]Double-Action Trussrod[/color][/font] [*][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000]Wilkinson MWVXPB Alnico Vintage PB -Style Single Coil pick-up[/color][/font] [*][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000]Electronics 1 Volume & 1 Tone[/color][/font] [*][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000]Side Mounted Jack Socket on Cat's-Eye Plate[/color][/font] [*][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000]Deluxe Chrome Hardware[/color][/font] [*][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000]Classic PB-Style Tuners[/color][/font] [*][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000]D'Addario XL 045-100 Strings[/color][/font] [*][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000]Hi-Gloss 3-Tone Sunburst[/color][/font] [/list] [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_pb_50_sb_vintage_series.htm"]http://www.thomann.d...tage_series.htm[/url] Up for sale is this new, pristine and unmarked Harley Benton PB50 Bass. I bought it for modding purposes, then I got a Road Worn P and now I can't be bothered, frankly. I'm looking for £75 posted, via bank transfer please. Currently £93 new including postage to UK from Thomann. Bass will be well-packed. Feedback is in my sig. [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]If you want a back-up P, a beater or a gigging bass that you don't have to worry about, this is for you. A good example (no knots or weirdness on the neck - everything working as it should) and at this price is a no-brainer. Still has the plastic on the pickguard. Comes with roundwounds, but really sounds a lot better and plays much more nicely with decent flatwounds fitted. This is how it sounds with a set of La Bella 760FS (not included):[/font][/font][/color] [b][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][color=#282828]*[url="https://soundcloud.com/mark-smith-908669702/hb-audio-2"]Audio Clip[/url]*[/color][/font][/b] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][/font][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][/font][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][/font][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][/font][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][/font][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][/font][/font][/color]
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    [quote name='FinnDave' timestamp='1471250721' post='3111463'] I'd give a go, but I'm closer to 60 than 40! [/quote] Sixty IS the new forty, you'll be fine.
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    How are you amplifying the bass?
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    [quote name='Funky Dunky' timestamp='1471221361' post='3111386'] God that is a bargain! [/quote] Not yet it isn't - it's an auction with one day to go. I bet most of the bidding will happen in the last few minutes.
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    Ah... misunderstood. Don't know, sorry.
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    [quote name='Highfox' timestamp='1471199430' post='3111216'] Retrovibe do a T-Rod if you're after a split P type. [url="http://www.retrovibe.co.uk/t-rod/butterscotch-bass.html#"]http://www.retrovibe...otch-bass.html#[/url] [/quote] I like the look of that... just sent a mail asking what the board radius is. Though 9.3lbs may be just a little [i]too [/i]much mass...
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    I bought one of these... https://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_pb_50_sb_vintage_series.htm ...and made it into this: http://basschat.co.uk/topic/281077-harley-benton-pb-50-modded-audio/
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    [quote name='72deluxe' timestamp='1471177817' post='3111008'] If you paste the url in from YouTube, they add the s to the http so it reads https. Seems the bass chat system doesn't like that, so try removing the s so it just starts with http. [/quote] ^ This. press the 'Share' button on YT, delete the 's', then copy the link.
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    Excellent! Time is short; don't let the priorities of others keep you from what you love.
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