For Sale: Misc. Items

scootron · #1 06-15-2009, 12:47 PM

I have a few miscellaneous items for sale. I'll put pictures up later tonight, and would be happy to provide any information I have on any item. All prices are shipped CONUS. Paypal only.

1. Standing in the Shadows of Motown - The Life and Music of James Jamerson (a ‘must have' book, comes with original audio cassettes. I have recorded the cassettes onto CDR and will provide them along with the cassettes.) $20 shipped

Oddly, there has been some confusion about what this book is. This doesn't have anything to do with the movie about the "Funk Brothers", but is a book about James Jamerson (who of course was one of the Funk Brothers), and relates to his career, his style, his life, etc. It has transcriptions of his best bass lines, and recordings, including interviews and performances by today's great bassists. I will sell it to you with the audio cassettes and CDR copies of the cassettes or with the original CDs for $24.

This book and CD combination examines the music of James Jamerson, the studio bassist on most of the early Motown hits. Until rather recently, Jamerson was unknown to the general public and not widely known to musicians. Nonetheless, his playing was very influential and many bassists today consider his playing the gold standard of bass guitar in popular music.

This book is valuable as a reference for the history of Motown, but it is primarily a teaching tool. It is organized into three parts. The first 78 pages give a biography of Jamerson and put his work into historical context. Part two (17 pages) is a compilation of data: descriptions of bass equipment, recording facilities, accompanists, and discography. Also included in this section is a four page "Appreciation of Style" by Anthony Jackson that attempts to analyze the musical elements that made Jamerson unique. Part three contains 90 pages of transcriptions of Jamerson bass lines and accompanying text. The transcriptions go with the CDs described below.

The CDs and transcriptions are the heart of the set. The CDs feature Motown tunes with the bass lines played by over two dozen "all-star" bassists (e.g Marcus Miller, Jack Bruce, John Entwistle). Bass is on the left channel with instrumental accompaniment on the right. The bass lines are transcribed by the author and the transcriptions are accompanied by short bios of the artists who play the lines. The tracks on the CDs are interspersed with short interviews of people who knew Jamerson. The artists reportedly donated their services as a tribute to Jamerson and the bass lines and accompaniment were recorded in a variety of circumstances. Many tracks are recorded in home studios. The quality varies, but all tracks are well played and all are useful teaching tools. I thought the variation of sounds would be a drawback, but it is a very interesting part of the project. The best Precision Bass tones are not necessarily from the artists you would expect. (Not everyone tries to duplicate Jamerson's tone. Geddy Lee was approached backstage at a concert and contributed "Get Ready" on either a Steinberger or a Rickenbacker. Lots of fun.)

. One set of Chrome tuning machines (4 in line) removed from a 2007 SX bass to be modded. "Minty" condition, with bushings and screws. .

3. One Kepur 1.Zero 2" Classic Smooth Guitar Strap with Graphic (Aum) This is the "indestructible" strap you have heard about, with welded ends and which, according to the manufacturer, never needs straplocks because of the secure way the strap buttons are held. It is black, but is a little too "goth" for me. My son says it is not goth at all, and he's probably the expert, but anyway. It extends over 5 feet (why?) and people have allegedly towed cars with them. . Off to Ebay

4. Duncan Designed Jazz Pickups - Almost new, include wiring harness, pots and jack. $45 shipped. TRADED.

5. MIM Fender Jazz Pups[/b] - Show a lot of wear, but include wiring harness, pots and jack Off to Ebay.

6. SX Jazz Pups - Brand New, Removed from the bass before modding, never used. .Off to Ebay.

7. Planet Waves "SOS Strobe Pick Tuner for Bass" - Keep in your pocket, good for a quick tune. $8 shipped.

8. TU-12H: High Range Chromatic Tuner: The TU-12H has a wide tuning range, making it perfect for tuning a variety of instruments including guitar, woodwind, brass and ethnic instruments. MOVED TO EVIL BAY

9. Instructional Book: Rufus Reid - The Evolving Bassist $17 shipped. SOLD.

10. One set 2008 Fender Precision Bass pickups. (I don't know much about these. I bought them from a guy to put into a P Bass, but then traded the P Bass. According to the seller, they were taken out of the bass right after purchase so he could upgrade. They look new.) $35 shipped. SOLD.

11. One white Jazz pickguard from a Geddy Lee. I went to solid black. I'm not sure what else it will fit. $15 shipped. TRADED.

12. Vox VFS-2 Dual Footswitch - designed for Vox Pathfinder and Cambridge lines, but I've read of people using it to successfully operate several brands and models of amps, including Peavey and Fender. .
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PRICES REDUCED!!

Here is a copy of what the book looks like:

StevenO · #2 06-15-2009, 12:53 PM

PM'd for Item #9 (Rufus Reid - The Evolving Bassist)

scootron · #3 06-15-2009, 01:02 PM

Rufus Reid book sold pending payment.

Thanks, Steven!

Here are the strap and the MIM pups with wiring harness, pots and jack:

scootron · #4 06-15-2009, 02:11 PM

Geddy Lee pickguard TRADED.

Here are the P Bass pups:

scootron · #5 06-15-2009, 03:30 PM

Duncan Designed Jazz pups TRADED.

scootron · #6 06-16-2009, 07:25 AM

Mortician's Day Bump!

Pics delayed, but up later today!

Here is the Vox Pedal. The stuff on the front of it is some sticker residue. I'll get the GOOP to it before I send it off to you.

The second picture (if I did this right) is a picture of the "premium" items to be chosen among by the buyer of the tuner. That could be you!

birminghambass · #7 06-16-2009, 08:30 AM

Are the MIM pickups the older models that are the same length?

scootron · #8 06-16-2009, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by birminghambass

Are the MIM pickups the older models that are the same length?

They appear to be exactly the same length.

Here are the SX pups and the Planet Waves Pick/Strobe Bass Tuner:

scootron · #9 06-17-2009, 07:50 AM

Hump Day Bump!

Check out the premium for whoever buys the tuner.

Discounts for multiple purchases.

Please feel free to write for additional pics or any info about condition, etc.

Thanks!

IdealWay · #10 06-18-2009, 11:55 AM

I'll buy some of the premium if you'll sell it !

scootron · #11 06-18-2009, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IdealWay

I'll buy some of the premium if you'll sell it !

Sure, PM me, tell me what you want.

scootron · #12 06-18-2009, 04:26 PM

MIM Jazz Pups SOLD pending payment.

IdealWay · #13 06-18-2009, 04:30 PM

Craig_S · #14 06-18-2009, 04:55 PM

Payment sent for P-Bass pickup.

scootron · #15 06-18-2009, 05:29 PM

P Bass pickup SOLD.

scootron · #16 06-19-2009, 02:32 PM

Friday afternoon bump!

Prices reduced!!

scootron · #17 06-20-2009, 10:41 AM

MIM Jazz Pups still available. The buyer did not send payment as agreed.

I will consider offers on these items, with the best discounts for multiple purchases.

dcr · #18 06-20-2009, 10:49 AM

Thinking about having you drop the Kepur strap in w/the Italia.

Just what I need...another strap!

dcr

dcr · #19 06-20-2009, 10:49 AM

Oh, and I missed the PO today. The Comp should go out on Monday.

dcr

scootron · #20 06-20-2009, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcr

Oh, and I missed the PO today. The Comp should go out on Monday.

dcr

No worries, I don't have anywhere to play for a couple of weeks.

The Kepur strap does look cool.

Good luck at the gig tonight!