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Another live track from Chinnery's last November.

Fame

Here's another live track from Chinnery's, Southend in November 2016.

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[quote name='rodney72a' timestamp='1485456941' post='3224139']


Tasty but they usually don't sell EBMM instruments to overseas customers.
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Quite right. I would have to go and get it 😀

[quote name='rodney72a' timestamp='1485307598' post='3223054']
Like this, you mean? (Not mine, I should add - these are from a friend who was at NAMM.)
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Yes, that's the one. It's a stunner IMHO. Action looks a little on the high side though.

Having said that, I've just found this at Bass Central which looks very sexy....

http://store.basscentral.info/ernie-ball-musicman-sting-ray-5-string-bass-limited-single-h-starry-night

Correction - maple fingerboard - before the pedants arrive

[quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1485298053' post='3222993']
See, I'd be getting a bit, erm, twisty tbh.
Not being nosy, but given current MM prices I would guess this particular bass is at least north of £2k.

I am also sure that MM would have been aware of the updated CITES regs long before they came into force .

If so, doesn't really reflect well on their planning or customer care.

No particular axe to grind, but being in service industries all my life, this kind of performance bugs me.
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I'm not that bothered to be fair, it's just the reasoning behind it that confused me a little. I would much rather I had to wait a bit longer and for it to be 100% straight. Of course there are no guarantees that this will be the case, but fingers crossed.

The dealership has been very good thus far and they are only relaying what they have been told by the manufacturer and/or their UK representatives, so I can't blame them.

By the way, if anyone is looking at buying one of these:



....you better have in the region of [b]£2,800[/b] in your sky rocket.

(and if you do, it might be an idea to order the maple neck variant)

[quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1485296840' post='3222964']
I'd imagine it is more that the ruling has thrown a bit of a spanner in the works at MusicMan. Lots more paperwork to clear all the rosewood boards on other basses that are possibly ahead of yours on the production schedule.
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I've been given to understand that ZERO PDN Starry Night instruments have been shipped into the UK directly from EBMM. Should make the next wave of instruments interesting as their order window opens in the first week of March!

OK - Understood and thank you for that.

It's just there has been a delay with the above bass and the reason given was the CITES Regs in respect of Rosewood of which there doesn't appear to be any on this bass. The fingerboard is Ebony. The only other wood type that isn't specifically mentioned is that of the body, for which it says "select hardwood", which I can't imagine would be Rosewood.

I appreciate that this could potentially open a rather large can of worms, but I have a genuine reason for asking.

I've looked at the new CITES Regs and unless I'm misinterpreting them (as I don't have a Biology degree) I don't see anything [b]new[/b] in respect of Ebony.

So, if I had a bass on order that had the spec below, should it be unnecessarily delayed due to the new regs, or would have it always have been delayed because of the existing regs or have the new regs had an effect on all CITES related wood for export?

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[*]Size: 13-1/2" wide, 1-5/8" thick, 44-7/8" long (34.3 cm wide, 4.1 cm thick, 114.0 cm long)
[*]Weight: 9 lbs, 5 oz (4.22 kg) - varies slightly
[*]Body Wood: Select hardwood
[*]Body Finish: High gloss polyester
[*]Bridge: Standard - Music Man® chrome plated, hardened steel bridge plate with stainless steel saddles
[*]Pickguard: Standard - Black
[*]Scale Length: 34" (86.4 cm)
[*]Neck Radius: 11" (27.9 cm)
[*]Headstock Size: Only 8-3/4" (22.2 cm) long
[*]Headstock Finish: Matching
[*]Frets: Satinless Steel 21 - High profile, wide
[*]Neck Width: 1-5/8" (41.3 mm) at nut 2-1/2" (63.5 mm) at last fret
[*]Neck Wood: Figured, roasted maple neck
[*]Fingerboard: Fretted - Unmarked Ebony
[*]Neck Finish: Gunstock oil and wax
[*]Tuning Machines: Schaller BM, with tapered string posts
[*]Truss Rod: Adjustable - no component or string removal
[*]Neck Attachment: 6 bolts - perfect alignment with no shifting
[*]Electronic Shielding:Graphite acrylic resin coated body cavity and chrome plated brass control cover
[*]Controls: Single Pickup, 3-band active preamp; vol, treble, mid, bass
[*]Single Pickup - N/A; Dual Pickup - 5-way lever pickup selector
[*]Pickups: Standard - Music Man® humbucking with Alnico magnets
[*]Strings:45w-65w-80w-100w (Super Slinky Bass #2834)
[*]Hard Case
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[quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1485111638' post='3221202']
From experience, these are unique and outrageous basses. Warren is a salt of the earth fella, so here's a great bass and great seller
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Aw, thank you Daniel. Kind words indeed.

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A quick bump as something has caught my eye in the for sale section.

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Lionize were fabulous.
Valient Thorr are an acquired taste!

Oh well, at least I can say I've tried my best on here and on FB. Enjoy your gig you two.

Last call.

[quote name='Graham' timestamp='1481792310' post='3195119']
If we hadn't had a baby a week ago, I'd be biting your arm off for these. Clutch are a fantastic live band and The Roundhouse is a brilliant venue.
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I completely understand Graham. Family first 👍

Anyone? Just PM me.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, two of the people who were going to go with us tomorrow cannot make it.
Only looking for ticket value of £22.50. I'll wear the fees for booking and delivery.
I would have to meet you in Camden, but it does seem a shame to waste them for such an excellent line-up: Valient Thorr, Lionize & Clutch.

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[quote name='desmondpot' timestamp='1481289220' post='3191250']
I've printed this thread out and sent it to the North Pole..........
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It will probably get from the North Pole to the UK in less than a day, but it will take Parcel Force [i]at least[/i] a fortnight to get it your front door; so don't delay - order today

[quote name='Paul_1991' timestamp='1481299221' post='3191365']
If my Stingray shifts, I'll be knocking on the door vigorously!!
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You'll [i]have[/i] to knock as we don't have a front door bell. The dogs will go ballistic, but don't worry, they are very friendly really.

[quote name='Tandro' timestamp='1481309378' post='3191460']
This is just wrong... wrong wrong wrong! Now I'm actually envisioning waking up Christmas morning like when I was 6 and sprinting to the tree where 'magically' things I asked Santa for would be, and seeing this. I'm gonna have a complex...
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Exactly the way Christmas should be. Print or show it this thread to your significant other and your childhood Christmas could become a reality again

It occurs to me we should have some Christmas themed smiley's on this forum!

[quote name='desmondpot' timestamp='1481289220' post='3191250']
I've printed this thread out and sent it to the North Pole..........
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That's the (Christmas) spirit!