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[quote name='rasher80' post='692208' date='Dec 23 2009, 11:39 AM']If you still have this after Christmas i'll definitely have it! work in Manchester and don't live that far from the CC, so collection won't be an issue[/quote] PMd - just waiting to hear back on previous enquiry -
I could possibly ship but I think it would cost around £15 minimum - it hardly seems worth it for a lowish value item (but if anybody's really interested, I can check the options)
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For sale - Protection Racket Deluxe Bass Case - £25 collected from Manchester I picked this up recently as part of a deal and have no need for it. The case is semi-rigid and highly protective with a very tough nylon outer, a solid construction (this is not a soft bag), lots of foam padding and a kind of fake sheepskin interior. It's very nicely put together, light, strong and in good condition. It would fit a standard 34" scale with a reasonably large body (certainly up to Jazz size and possibly beyond). The case has seen some use - a couple of the internal fake leather pads have small tears from bridge friction and the lower strap toggle, otherwise, the case is in extremely good condition. Lots of pockets and very heavy duty zips. Check the Protection Racket website for details (this is not the standard model - it's a deluxe version) - the case retails at around £75 new. I think Protection Racket are better known for their drum cases but this bass case is a very good product - highly protective and light with stowable straps. I'd use this on a plane and would have no problem using it for travel and heavy gigging. It's simply surplus to requirements (and thus a bit of a bargain!) Any questions, just let me know.
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For Sale - £90 (reduced from £100) collected from central Manchester - Castle Cases ATA full flight case with foam insert to fit Fender Precision bass. I bought this on here a few weeks ago and was immediately reminded why I gave up on full flight cases around 20 years ago - beautifully constructed and ultimate protection...but heavy. This example is just a few months old and I haven't had a bass in it. The original purchaser made some very minor modifications to the foam insert to accommodate taller tuning posts ('62 re-issue?) but it's very neat work, not a carving knife job). The case outer is black hex fibreboard (industry standard) and the foam insert is grey high-density. Aluminium ball corners (very heavy duty - one with a small bump) and high-grade aluminium edging. The heavy duty handle is leather. The case is in almost new condition with just one or two very minor scuffs (apparently the case had just sat in a bedroom before it reached me - the scuffs are the kind of thing that are almost unavoidable when getting a case upstairs). You can see the case on the Castle Cases site - it's the Precision model that retails for £172 Any questions, just let me know Cheers, Lozbass
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An excellent move - I've always been if favour of the similar rule on Talkbass
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74 jazz identification issues. Now with more photo's.
lozbass replied to karlfer's topic in Bass Guitars
I've had the pleasure of playing this bass - Karlfer, you're not joking - this is the fastest, slickest jazz I've played (though with the frets the way they are, it does feel a bit like a fretless:) My own '76 is super-slim and incredibly fast, but not as quick as yours. The body strip is a bit of a pain but I wouldn't worry about the rest. Bass Doc has much greater knowledge than myself, but I'd concur at '75. My bass has a neck-end stamp in faded green, but the whole stamping procedure seems to be hit and miss. From what I've seen of the bass, I'd say it's a genuine but stripped '75 (and a very fine one at that) -
I've just concluded a deal with Eddie for a Wechter 9400 ABG. Eddie is an absolute gentleman and will do everything necessary to accommodate those with whom he transacts. The deal was incredibly smooth (and incredibly friendly) from start to finish - communications were just brilliant and it's always great to speak to someone with such a knowledge of, and passion for, bass. The bass was dropped-off in London with one of Eddie's UK contacts and reached him in Athens in less than 36 hours. I was called immediately to say that the bass had arrived safely. I would recommend Eddie without and reservation - he is extremely honest, communicative, friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. He's also a great bassplayer who loves to share his passion for the instrument and all things bass-related!
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Interesting this, now I think about it, I've had loads of pairs over the years - must be something I do semi- or sub-consciously. I've moved a lot of stuff recently, but current pairs are these (non-identical twins...err...in no particular order) [attachment=38435:IMG_1460a.jpg]
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Swapping back & forth between 34" & 35" scale
lozbass replied to molan's topic in General Discussion
I swap frequently between 30.75" and 34" scales (always 4s) and don't experience any problem - I think I'm just very accustomed to both. When I've used 35" scales in the past (and I've had a few), the difference between that and a 34" seemed really quite pronounced, often quite uncomfortable. I've spent years fluffing notes all over the place on any scale length, however, I did find 35s made the situation much worse - I think I just found the limits of my tolerance (there may be something in individual physiology here - I'm of average height and slight build). One of the more annoying factors with a 35 was having to really concentrate on accuracy, rather than playing in a more intuitive (more fun) style -
Schaller Strap locks... and how to fit them properly!!
lozbass replied to EBS_freak's topic in Accessories and Misc
Thank you! Absolutely brilliant. I wish Basschat had much more of this (but I suspect that few of us have real expertise and an ability to provide such concise, clear and lucid explanations) -
I've brought in a couple of basses from the US recently - Fedex is around $300-400 for a two-day service (though it takes longer with admin for duty and tax). You will pay duty and VAT on the price of the instrument and the shipping cost. At current VAT rate, you'll need to factor in around 19% (VAT and import duty) for the declared value of the instrument (£1800) plus shipping (about £250). I'd say the final price in sterling will be something like £2400-2450
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Hi - PM'd re: the strings and Zaolla
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Wayne - I don't know how many 'good' Jazzers from this period you'll have tried (maybe hundreds, maybe this is one of the first) - there are some really nice ones around from the late '60s and early 70s and it may be worth looking more widely. There's a chance you'd get something as good (or better) at a decent price...not that £1800 for a '72 is a bad price at current valuations. If you can hang on for a bit, something good might turn up on BC and you could make a very decent saving
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Good - it's gorgeous!
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Just wow!!! Absolutely beautiful - useless to me (and I have nothing to trade), but lovely to see some images of one of the most jaw-dropping basses on the planet
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Further to my last, Jimmy Coppolo is producing a Jazz with a slightly larger body, apparently it's about 1/4" bigger all round. I think it's for 5 strings (mainly) to achieve greater visual balance given the width of the neck. Full details appear in the Alleva Club thread on Talkbass
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[quote name='BossHog' post='675273' date='Dec 5 2009, 09:25 PM']Copollo basses are all full size Jazz body's not modern as in the Sadowsky shape.[/quote] As far as I'm aware (from discussions on Talkbass), it appears that Jimmy is now building Js with oversized bodies! The idea seems to be going down very well with some US players. I'm not a fan of big bodied basses myself, however, I've noticed that my AC (an LG4 - a full size Jazz body as BossHog indicates) actually feels and looks quite small and compact. I'm not sure just what Jimmy is adding in terms of dimensions (depth of body or more?) but I can see that the idea could work without compromising the feel, comfort and aesthetic of a Jazz
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[quote name='BossHog' post='675184' date='Dec 5 2009, 07:02 PM']LM5 Custom. Ash, Maple Block and Bound. Root Beer 70's peroid finish. Killer.[/quote] Oh dear! Absolutely lovely - bet it sounds a bit lush through that rig
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Utterly lovely - an absolute bargain too. I picked up a Celinder P a few weeks ago and it's simply the finest P style bass I've ever had the pleasure to play. Celinder's work is simply outstanding - as good as any bass-maker anywhere in the world IMO. I can't see this Jazz being anything less than superb: buy with confidence
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Having heard and tried a lot of 500 watt(ish) solid state heads in the past few years, I came down in favour of an Epifani ul502. If you can stretch the budget a bit, they come up on here (Basschat classifieds) occasionaly at around £650. The tone can be very hi-fi, but the amps not a one trick pony - there's plenty of power and grunt, with tons of headroom - partnered with the right cab (a good 4x10 or 8x10), the 502 makes a very good funk or rock amp
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I would recommend Ged Green without reservation - he's worked on Foderas, Alembics, Celinders, Fenders, Seis etc. for me and the results have been outstanding (both set-ups and more detailed work). His turnaround is fast and he's extremely reliable - he's also highly knowledgeable, professional and friendly. Ged - based in Cheadle, around two hudred metres from the village centre - is a full-time builder, luthier and tech. Steve Robinson (Manchesterguitartech) has also done some good set-ups for me and is also recommended.
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I'm amazed this is still here - an absolute bargain!
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I only have experience of the DB750 so can't give any comparison with a Genz Benz. First thing to say is it's heavy...very heavy. Second, plug and play is just amazing - no need to tweak anything - just incredible weight to every note. Headroom is as good as it gets with loads of power across the range. The amp is really simple, eq is subtle but effective and personally, I haven't found any problem with the shelving (or sluggishness/pillowiness), in fact, I find the DB750 to be very articulate and responsive. I don't use the DI but it's a Jensen, so no problems there. For big rock gigs (or soul, pop or funk), I can't think of anything better. Oh, and if you're into the retro look, the DB750 looks really cool. I haven't tried a DB751 but some prefer the eq. I have to be honest, with a fundamental tone as good as that as a DB750 running flat, I wouldn't be too concerned.
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I like d'Addario's nickels (EXLs) very much but don't tend to use them on my short-scales. You could have a look at Alembic short strings (silked at both ends and made specifically to fit a 30.75" scale), or Newtone in Derbyshire. I wanted something very specific for a couple of short-scale basses and Newtone custom wound two sets to exact specs - the strings are superb and not too expensive. It was a successful trial and I'd certainly use Newtone again. Beyond these two, Fender supply short-scale strings as do Thomastik. My advice would be to avoid trying to modify standard length strings - it's more hassle than it's worth and almost always a sub-optimal solution. Edited for spelling
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Oh yes!!! Very lovely indeed - is the board as dark as it looks (I'm a massive fan of that really dard chocolatey look)? Some of these early '70s Ps really are massively resonant. I'm on the look out for an early '70s P in oly white with a tort plate. That should see my GAS satisfied (for five minutes)