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  1. OliverBlackman
    Has anyone done this before? I don’t like the colour inside my Hiscox case and wanted something a bit more vintage colour wise. Not sure if it’s just easier to buy a new case but it’s be better to keep this one as it’s branded.
  2. OliverBlackman
    That’d be my vote
  3. OliverBlackman
    I’m stinky poo with tools/ electronics and like a smooth gloss finish. It’d be a complete waste of my time when I could instead be learning tunes. Whereas I can just pay someone who enjoys doing those things to do it really well. Edit: didn’t realise you cannot swear on basschat and it swaps out your words. What a pishtake 😂
  4. OliverBlackman
    Can it be without a scratch plate or is there routing underneath?
  5. OliverBlackman
    My postman is going to be stalked for the next few days
  6. OliverBlackman
    I’m not sure those old jap basses are significantly ahead of current US models though and go for a similar price. I think these days some buy them as an investment rather than seeking the holy grail.
  7. OliverBlackman
    I’ve played a few JVs and those early 80’s Fullerton reissues and I really didn’t see the fuss especially for the prices they go for. But then I like most 70’s jazz basses I’ve played which are often described as only good for firewood.
  8. OliverBlackman
    I had earmarked this because I’m a fan of Stanley but that was hard work. I watched over 10 minutes but couldn’t stand anymore. It’s so badly cut together and produced and there was so little content.
  9. OliverBlackman
    Phwoar! @Al Krow didn’t you want one of these?
  10. OliverBlackman
    So, is no one going to mention the scratch plate?
  11. OliverBlackman
    To improve playability get a fret dress. Most used basses need one, especially if mass produced.
  12. OliverBlackman
    Jesus, set the goddam guitar up before demoing and there might be a nice tone in there. CLANK CLANK CLANK
  13. OliverBlackman
    I guess it depends on our circles 🤷‍♂️ I haven’t seen an ampeg or ashdown on a stage in about 10 years. Anyway back on topic 🤣
  14. OliverBlackman
    Maybe in arenas or stadiums where the artists aren’t paying full whack for them, but the smaller gigs I’ve seen over the last 10 years or musicians I know doing the covers/ function stuff tend to use Markbass, Bergantino, Vanderklay, Barefaced, Aguilar ect. Aguilar is still my favourite amp manufacturer but can’t justify a DB751 or DB cabs.
  15. OliverBlackman
    Good to know
  16. OliverBlackman
    There was a huge push for lightweight cabs with the introduction of mark bass and bergantino and some brands such as EBS, Ashdown and Eden got left behind. Apparently Trace Elliot were hugely popular at a time but when I got serious about playing they were only known for reliability issues.
  17. OliverBlackman
    Well you can’t not say who this builder is after that. Someone here might be about to pull the trigger....
  18. OliverBlackman
    So far I’ve bought some strings and the basschat strap locks. As the strap locks haven’t arrived yet the strings are currently both the best and worst 😂
  19. OliverBlackman
    He was a fantastic and innovative musician no matter the instrument. I’m sure he worked it out
  20. OliverBlackman
    Definitely not fender, maybe vintage Japanese or Korean?
  21. OliverBlackman
    Even worse then. I see it all the time with Sires, Fenders, Sadowsky’s..... Mostly on eBay or Facebook tbf
  22. OliverBlackman
    For me it’s second hand basses priced similar to new. Bass direct sold a Ken Smith bass for £4999 last year (if bought at advertised price). The person who bought it put a large ding on the bottom and has advertised it for £4750!
  23. OliverBlackman
    Play with a softer touch and just below the neck. I’ve recently tried la Bella flats for the first time and they’re fantastic.
  24. OliverBlackman
    I thought that too. Almost the price of an original similar age P or Jazz. Seller names the price though if commission.
  25. OliverBlackman
    This just popped up, definitely road worn. https://thebassgallery.com/products/fender-tele-bass-1969
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