hiram.k.hackenbacker

[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. [/quote] 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? [list] [*]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 [/list]

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. [/quote] 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.

[quote name='No lust in Jazz' timestamp='1481187057' post='3190283'] I enjoyed that, thanks. [/quote] You're very welcome. I'll probably get told off by bluejay, but I'll put up some video from earlier in the year. [quote name='Oopsdabassist' timestamp='1481189751' post='3190316'] Great choice for a song! [/quote] Yes and quite relavant at the moment too It's also a surprisingly difficult song to get sounding even close to reasonable. I think we did OK.

Thank you very much. There are more tracks to come. I think I'm Afraid of Americans is next up for mixing.

Hello, I thought it was about time I created a page here. Hot off the press is the final mix of Absolute Beginners from our gig at Chinnery's, Southend on 25/11/16.