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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2022 13:48:50 GMT
Should have bloody sold it to me quad. I would have given you 751 for it.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 4, 2022 13:49:08 GMT
I gave up selling my basses. I would have to drop the price too much and fuck that.
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Post by quadfather on Aug 4, 2022 13:50:56 GMT
Yeah I've only done it once and I do regret it. But it's done now so that's that.
Tbh, while it was nice and a looker, it wasn't getting used because I fell in love with the jazz bass so used it to get the jazz ultra, so it kinda paved the way. Albeit a slightly expensive paving.
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Post by dogbot on Aug 4, 2022 14:05:05 GMT
Tbh, I'm not sure any of mine are worth much anyway.
The couple that might be have both been with me a LONG time and I have no desire to part with either of them.
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Post by quadfather on Aug 4, 2022 14:24:50 GMT
It's even worse with synths.
If that helps in any way.
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Post by monkman5000 on Aug 4, 2022 14:41:30 GMT
I'm tempted to trade my bog standard Squier Classic Vibe precision bass for one of the new satin finish Squier 40th anniversary precisions. www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFskcP5xWUUWould probably get fuck all for it though.
/playing in the lower leagues
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Post by dmukgr on Aug 4, 2022 14:44:58 GMT
You lot really aren't helping me. I went through this a few months ago when setting up my new (very small) office space / man cave and eventually wom against the demons telling me to trade everything in for a pittance and getting something new and shiny. I'm back on that train now  |
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Post by quadfather on Aug 4, 2022 14:48:11 GMT
I'm tempted to trade my bog standard Squier Classic Vibe precision bass for one of the new satin finish Squier 40th anniversary precisions. www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFskcP5xWUUWould probably get fuck all for it though.
/playing in the lower leagues
Hah, here he goes. On the train you go...  It's amazing how powerful the pull is for more basses isn't it? You settled on precision then? As opposed to jazz, I mean? |
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Post by quadfather on Aug 4, 2022 14:48:47 GMT
You lot really aren't helping me. I went through this a few months ago when setting up my new (very small) office space / man cave and eventually wom against the demons telling me to trade everything in for a pittance and getting something new and shiny. I'm back on that train now It is pointless to resist, my friend  |
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Post by dogbot on Aug 4, 2022 14:49:35 GMT
He's right, you know.
*gestures at Les Paul they made me buy 😁
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Post by monkman5000 on Aug 4, 2022 14:58:28 GMT
I'm tempted to trade my bog standard Squier Classic Vibe precision bass for one of the new satin finish Squier 40th anniversary precisions. www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFskcP5xWUUWould probably get fuck all for it though.
/playing in the lower leagues
Hah, here he goes. On the train you go... It's amazing how powerful the pull is for more basses isn't it? You settled on precision then? As opposed to jazz, I mean? I've currently got two Squier CVs, a precision and a jazz, and I prefer the jazz - just in terms of how my specific ones feel to play. Might slightly prefer the sound of the precision, so the idea would be to keep the jazz that plays great and shop around for a pretty satin finish precision that plays nicer than my current one. (It's not a fretboard width thing btw, I'm fine with the P width.) |
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Post by quadfather on Aug 4, 2022 15:23:00 GMT
Hah, here he goes. On the train you go... It's amazing how powerful the pull is for more basses isn't it? You settled on precision then? As opposed to jazz, I mean? I've currently got two Squier CVs, a precision and a jazz, and I prefer the jazz - just in terms of how my specific ones feel to play. Might slightly prefer the sound of the precision, so the idea would be to keep the jazz that plays great and shop around for a pretty satin finish precision that plays nicer than my current one. (It's not a fretboard width thing btw, I'm fine with the P width.) I thought you only had 1 bass? Now you've got 4? And want another? Is that right? Good man But either way, yeah a satin finish is really nice. Yeah I know what you mean about the precision sounds vs the jazz. They're both very good. I just need a jazz for the band and the general type of bass I play. I do still have my vintera precision which is fucking beautiful to play when I need that sound. I could possibly sand that neck and give it a satin finish, thinking about it. Anyway, yes, get another bass |
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Post by monkman5000 on Aug 4, 2022 15:34:59 GMT
No, one precision CV and one jazz CV. And I'm thinking of trading the P for another P - net result, still only two basses |
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Post by quadfather on Aug 4, 2022 15:55:10 GMT
Gotcha.
Yes, that will do as a 'starting point'.
For now...
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Post by quadfather on Aug 5, 2022 12:25:11 GMT
Funnily enough, we were practicing some tracks last night at my house, so I chose the precision to play along with. I forgot it has a gloss neck. I might sand that off.
But it was still nice to play and sounded good. But even with the tone fully on max, it's still a little too warm for the music. I could put some brighter strings on it I guess, but the jazz just does all this automatically with no fuss. Still a nice bass though. I should do some new music that suits it better.
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Post by quadfather on Aug 8, 2022 16:11:01 GMT
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Post by mrharvest on Aug 8, 2022 19:37:44 GMT
My u-bass project is coming along. Got the new strings put on, of course now my neck is out of alignment and my G-string is buzzing around the 3rd - 7th fret. Also got my Fishman mic from Ebay for £15. The newer Presys+ sell for £150, so I think I did okay, must be old stock they're trying to get rid of. To get that to fit I'll be enlarging the hole where the old electronics were and I guess redoing the bridge.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2022 8:11:23 GMT
mrharvest Stupid question, but what's a u-bass?
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Post by monkman5000 on Aug 12, 2022 8:21:04 GMT
Ukulele bass.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2022 8:41:31 GMT
There's a Ukulele bass? Ha. Brilliant.
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Post by quadfather on Aug 12, 2022 11:00:39 GMT
Superb stuff! I'll have to give it a shufty when I've finished work. Nice one man - you've been at this for some time! Decent achievement! What's next? |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2022 11:56:23 GMT
quadfatherThanks man. It's been a long time coming this one! Absolutely no idea ha ha. I seem to be spending more time writing these days, although I did finish a couple of tracks last week. Think I need to clear my head space a bit by getting these short story submissions out the way then I'll get back to to music.
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Post by quadfather on Aug 12, 2022 13:06:47 GMT
Cool, sounds good.
Well, we've got 5 practices left before the next gig on the 24th Sept. And there's only 2 new ones, which I've got nailed now, so I can actually relax a bit more for this one and just run through them at home a million times before the gaff.
I was tempted to put some new strings on - they'd be just about bedded in by the gig, but I don't think I can be arsed
Still haven't changed a single string on any bass yet, ever.
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Post by quadfather on Aug 14, 2022 12:22:00 GMT
And we've also been invited to the village 'festival'. Just a dj set though as got too much kit to setup for a full doo dah outside. I like the ad though- photos.app.goo.gl/vbo3XJmA7SKLQuD16 |
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Post by quadfather on Aug 19, 2022 10:25:06 GMT
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Post by clemfandango on Aug 19, 2022 10:33:08 GMT
As classic as the Gibson is, the Rickenbacker pips it for me. That cutaway/recess, the stripy headstock, angled inlays that tailpiece, the pickups and the body shape in general all add up to ostentatious but gorgeous. Plus your cable won'tbe hanging out perpendicular to the body. Did you ring your bank yet? The problem with Rickenbackers (I've owned a couple) is that they have limited tonal variations and sound awful on some amps. Plus the two I've owned played like absolute crap with a really weird feeling neck, I think they are a proper marmite guitar. I've also owned a cherry red 335 and its right near the top of the list of guitars I wish I'd never sold (along with the White Penguin) |
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Post by clemfandango on Aug 19, 2022 10:36:57 GMT
Thats so me |
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Post by quadfather on Aug 19, 2022 10:42:50 GMT
I think it's pretty much spot on for all of us! Uncannily accurate isn't it |
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Post by clemfandango on Aug 19, 2022 12:00:55 GMT
L: Gibson ES335 R: Rickenbacker 360   Tbh, looks wise there's no comparison, I've loved the Gibson since I was old enough to want guitars, just never been able to justify the cost (hence why I bought an Epiphone LP). But the Rick was beautiful to play. Dogbot if you want a 335 but don't want to spend £3K you can get a Japanese Tokai or Edwards homage between £1K-£2K on the preowned market. They are both just as good and hold their price well (if you buy preowned). |
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