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  1. 1963 Ampeg B-15N
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    For sale 1963 Ampeg B-15N

    Hi all, I'm currently selling my Ampeg B-15N because I really don't think I'll be getting much use out of it due to some life changes. I believe it is a 1963 due to the lack of a rectifier tube and the octal connector; the papers for the serial number of this amp were not present when I...
    $2,500.00
    $2,000.00
  2. Michedelic

    Cool Jamerson story…

    https://apple.news/Ar8ZuXZN1Sq6hDCCtdXdKiA
  3. Updated Pedalboard/Home Rig (01/22/25)

    Updated Pedalboard/Home Rig (01/22/25)

    Latest and greatest! Motown Acme DI, Ampeg PF50t Transformer Out and Preamp Out all going to interface. I am planning on getting a 15" Portaflex fliptop cab and want to try and make a DIY closet doghouse to mic up as well for recording.
    • Mason Nagy
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    • 3 leaf audio acme ampeg pf50t ampeg portaflex boss idiot box effects jhs malekko motown strymon
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    • Album: Gear
  4. sumeursault

    Who's Loving You

    Is it Jamerson on that track? If so, he's playing uncharacteristically high up the neck...
  5. Ampeg B-100R
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    For sale Ampeg B-100R

    Ampeg B-100R with the classic Portaflex vibe, featuring its original 15-inch Eminence speaker that delivers the warm, punchy, vintage tone unique to this model. The amp is in excellent working condition, with all original parts intact and a minor cloth irregularity (not torn; see photo). It...
    $350.00
  6. Audioscape LTD Classic DI+
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    For sale Audioscape LTD Classic DI+

    Got this to check it out without any real necessity for it. It sounds really good. sounds killin on bass, and has a really creamy quality with mics (there’s an XLR in and out as well as 1/4”). Tweakable tone with the Load knob. NOS UTC A-11 transformer which is all the Motown/Petsounds vibe...
    $550.00
  7. _jojo_bass

    For Sale Audioscape LTD Classic DI+

    Got this to check it out without any real necessity for it. It sounds really good. sounds killin on bass, and has a really creamy quality with mics (there’s an XLR in and out as well as 1/4”). Tweakable tone with the Load knob. NOS UTC A-11 transformer which is all the Motown/Petsounds vibe...
  8. C

    Who is this band/singer? (For once in my life)

    I have been searching for this singer/band for quite some time. His version of 'For once in my life' sure sounds like Stevie's but it's certainly not him. Can anyone help me out here? I really like the bass playing.
  9. Santinotafarell

    Motown/Soul - Michael Mcdonald - Live Bassist Sound

    Any ideas on the bass players sound and settings? Tips to play this style? To me i gather he is playing light, mid scooped, possibly front pickup favored? Flatwounds maybe? and some compression. Just curious! Second song with Billy Preston kinda sounded like there was an octave pedal in the...
  10. D

    Jamerson bass lines

    Does anyone know where I can get a download of the audio that accompanies the "Standing in the shadows of Motown" book by Dr. Licks? It has the Jamerson bass parts in one channel and other tracks on other channel and came with the book. Mine is so old it was on cassettes.
  11. Sire P5R Marcus Miller Precision Bass P-Bass Vintage White w/Upgrades
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    For sale Sire P5R Marcus Miller Precision Bass P-Bass Vintage White w/Upgrades

    Hey all. I’d negotiate a lower price if you are relatively close to NYS. Enjoy your weekend!
    $499.00
  12. CarmineA

    SOLD Sire P5R Marcus Miller Precision Bass P-Bass Vintage White w/Upgrades

    Get your James Jamerson on! This is a superb playing, looking, sounding, and feeling instrument reminiscent of your favorite “60s Fender Precision Bass.” No trade offers please. Up for sale is my like new Sire P5R. I played only a couple hours. I only accept PayPal friends and family. Price...
  13. BoneTubaBass

    DIY Bridge Mute

    Long-time lurker, first-time poster here. I'm a professional musician based in BC, Canada playing mostly low brass - trombone, tuba, etc. I started doubling on bass guitar about 10 years ago, and enjoy it a ton even though my bass chops are nowhere near as sharp as my brass chops :) I'm playing...
  14. Acme Motown DI. WB-3
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    For sale Acme Motown DI. WB-3

    Just not getting used these Days. $325 shipped PayPal F&F preferably! Thank you
    $325.00
  15. chris merrill

    SOLD Acme Motown DI. WB-3

    Just not getting used these Days. $325 shipped PayPal F&F preferably! Thank you
  16. phnord

    Other Classic Motown / Stax / etc. bassists to throw on this list?

    I'm trying to put a list of players together to dig into further, from that era of greasy bass-groove-driven r&b / soul / funk tunes exemplified by Motown & Stax Currently I've got: James Jamerson Carole Kaye Duck Dunn Wilton Felder Willie Weeks David Hood Scott Edwards Louis Satterfield...
    • phnord
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    • bassists funk motown r&b soul stax
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Bassists [BG]
  17. roccobass

    Memorable background vocals

    This is a spinoff of a couple of other threads. I didn’t see any previous ones regarding it, so here goes. Ever hear a song that would be so incomplete without the background vocals? Ones that, you want sing instead the lead vocals. There’s a bazillion. I’m listening to one now. Anybody else...
  18. Broughton Floptip...er, Fliptop.
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    For sale Broughton Floptip...er, Fliptop.

    Greetings TB. Selling my Broughton Fliptop. A lot of you already know about these pedals. This one is in like-new condition except for velcro on the back. $210 shipped CONUS. Only trade interest at this time is an Iron Ether FMeron. Thanks for looking.
    $210.00
  19. Low Down Brown

    SOLD Broughton Floptip...er, Fliptop.

    Greetings TB. Selling my Broughton Fliptop. A lot of you already know about these pedals. This one is in like-new condition except for velcro on the back. $210 shipped CONUS. Only trade interest at this time is an Iron Ether FMeron. Thanks for looking.
  20. dave84

    Jackson Five - I Want You Back (bass cover with Squier Precision Classic Vibe 70

    Precision and Motown: the perfect bass marriage! My bass cover of a super classic by Jackson 5
    • dave84
    • Thread
    • bass cover cover motown pbass squier squier bass squier classic vibe squier precision classic vibe 70
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Recordings [BG]
  21. Aguilar 60s Precision Bass pickup set
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    For sale Aguilar 60s Precision Bass pickup set

    Selling this set of Aguilar AG 4P-60 Precision bass pickups. Full leads left. Will ship in original box. Working perfectly. Great 60's P Bass tone! Will sell for $110 shipped CONUS. Your search for that classic '60s vibe and feel in your precision bass pickup has come to an end. By staying...
    $110.00
  22. neilshane

    SOLD Aguilar 60s Precision Bass pickup set

    Selling this set of Aguilar AG 4P-60 Precision bass pickups. Full leads left. Will ship in original box. Working perfectly. Great 60's P Bass tone! Will sell for $110 shipped CONUS. Your search for that classic '60s vibe and feel in your precision bass pickup has come to an end. By staying...
  23. Slod
    Closed

    For sale Flatwound sets (Rotosound, Labella)

    After experimenting, I have a few sets for sale: Rotosound RS77LD: I really like the tone and the versatility of the strings but I'm back to Chromes. Set 1: Slightly cut for Pbass, on for 3 days. 28$ shipped Set 2: Brand new: 35$ shipped Labella: Set 1: 760FS: Slightly cut for Pbass, strings...
    $30.00
  24. Slod

    No longer available Flatwound sets (Rotosound, Labella)

    After experimenting, I have a few sets for sale: Rotosound RS77LD: I really like the tone and the versatility of the strings but I'm back to Chromes. Set 1: Slightly cut for Pbass, on for 3 days. 28$ shipped Set 2: Brand new: 35$ shipped Labella: Set 1: 760FS: Slightly cut for Pbass, strings...
  25. Bart Funk Bass

    Bootsy Collins on Jaco Pastorius

    • Bart Funk Bass
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    • alembic bass bernard edwards bootsy collins chic fender precision funk bass get on the floor good times graham central station hitsville isolated bass isolated bass track james jamerson larry graham louis johnson michael jackson motown music man bass nile rodgers prince slap bass slapping bass sly and the family stone victor wooten
    • Replies: 213
    • Forum: Bassists [BG]
  26. Near perfect, stunning 1984 Fender E series MIJ P bass. Candy apple red
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    For sale Near perfect, stunning 1984 Fender E series MIJ P bass. Candy apple red

    A great sounding P bass with one of the prettiest candy apple red finishes around, and a joy to play on gigs and sessions. This is one of my keep forever basses, though changes in my situation this year......uh....you know the rest. Maple neck, strung with La Bella Deep Talkin' Flats, modeled...
    $869.00
  27. Ken Lloyd

    SOLD Near perfect, stunning 1984 Fender E series MIJ P bass. Candy apple red

    A great sounding P bass with one of the prettiest candy apple red finishes around, and a joy to play on gigs and sessions. This is one of my keep forever basses, though changes in my situation this year......uh....you know the rest. Maple neck, strung with La Bella Deep Talkin' Flats, modeled...
  28. 1966 Ampeg Portaflex Fliptop head SB12
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    For sale 1966 Ampeg Portaflex Fliptop head SB12

    Up for sale is my 1966 Ampeg SB12 head. This one has been fitted with a single 1/4" output jack intended for use with any 8ohm cab. It's also had a grounded 3-prong plug installed. I believe these put out about 20-22watts of tube thump, but it's remarkable how loud it can get with a quality...
    $430.00
  29. mellowgerman

    SOLD 1966 Ampeg Portaflex Fliptop head SB12

    Up for sale is my 1966 Ampeg SB12 head. This one has been fitted with a single 1/4" output jack intended for use with any 8ohm cab. It's also had a grounded 3-prong plug installed. I believe these put out about 20-22watts of tube thump, but it's remarkable how loud it can get with a quality...
  30. R

    Series VS Parallel Vs Precision Bass Audio Test

    Well the GAS got me again and I got a precision bass because I was really wanting a p bass. I had been trying to get a p bass tone out of my jazz bass for a long time and tried a lot of things which I will detail below but here is a comparison of the sounds. I made some drum loops so that I...
    • RRWesner
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    • comparison jazz motown precision series
    • Replies: 58
    • Forum: Basses [BG]
  31. Pabre

    Advice on a new rig

    Hey what's up everyone. I'm new here. I just got back into playing bass after a long haitus and I've been saving up some money for a new rig. I already bought a Fender original 50's P Bass, a cable and a pack of flatwounds for the occasional mellow tones. I'm currently looking into the...
    • Pabre
    • Thread
    • aguilar db751 aguilar th500 aguilar th700 ampeg motown thundercat
    • Replies: 53
    • Forum: Amps and Cabs [BG]
  32. PennyroyalWe

    Jamerson comprehensive box set?

    Title says it all. Wondering if anyone knows of a box set (or playlist) that contains all, or most, of James Jamerson’s studio work?
    • PennyroyalWe
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    • box boxed set cd discography jamerson james jamerson motown mp3 playlist soul
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Recordings [BG]
  33. M

    Someday At Christmas, Jackson5...who's the recording bassist?

    I know some of you are very familiar with the feel of James Jamerson and wanted to know when you listen to this song, do you sense that it was Jamerson playing? My thoughts - the bass line doesn't have the feel of anything I've heard some of the other bassists associated with Motown (Babbitt...
  34. Sergius Durante

    How to play funk style bass grooves, lines, etc? (metal bassist but love and appreciate funk)

    So I play mostly metal/punk style bass, I tap, I tap arpeggios, gallop (2-3 finger and thumb at times), currently added flicking (don't wann go over that again), and try to slap but never confident without doing boring octave stuff But if there is one style any bassist can appreciate, it is a...
    • Sergius Durante
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    • funk funk bassline funk groove genre switching groove help me understand learn bass metal bass motown technique
    • Replies: 87
    • Forum: Technique [BG]
  35. Vinny_G

    Can We Recreate The Motown Sound?

    Part IV: Bass Guitar @ 9:06
  36. P1160823

    P1160823

    • monkeyxx
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    • asheville di directbox motown triad usa wolfbox
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    • Album: DWA Wolfbox #004
  37. monkeyxx
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    For sale DWA DI Motown Direct Box Wolfbox TRIAD Equipped

    Hi! I am selling a newly built Wolfbox, Motown sytle direct box, with a vintage Triad transformer with a specification of 8:1 turns ratio and quoted frequency response of 30 Hz to 15,000 kHz. It is not the identical part as an A11J or A12J but has a very similar frequency response, from the...
    $300.00
  38. monkeyxx

    For Sale DWA DI Motown Direct Box Wolfbox TRIAD Equipped

    Hi! I am selling a newly built Wolfbox, Motown sytle direct box, with a vintage Triad transformer with a specification of 8:1 turns ratio and quoted frequency response of 30 Hz to 15,000 kHz. It is not the identical part as an A11J or A12J but has a very similar frequency response, from the...
  39. P1160821

    P1160821

    • monkeyxx
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    • di directbox dwa motown triad wolfbox
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    • Album: DWA Wolfbox #004
  40. P1160819

    P1160819

    • monkeyxx
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    • di directbox dwa motown triad wolfbox
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    • Album: DWA Wolfbox #004
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