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hiram.k.hackenbacker

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  1. Errrm, no. If it makes you feel any better, 2017 is the same year I bought mine. I still have it 😎
  2. Looking good. I'm sure that will heal up nicely in time.
  3. I think you still had that when I picked up the Modulus. Love it.
  4. Chris, What is the weight and more importantly the balance like on this one?
  5. Had my moulds done on 9/9. The place I went to said the turnaround time has been reduced. Should be around 2-3 weeks from the moulds being done.
  6. If you’re referring to parallax error, the photo was taken head on. Questionable saddle positions and string spacing as well which of course are easily remedied, but FFS, if you’re asking that much for a bass, at least make it look presentable.
  7. We didn't intend to. Events just conspired against us. We still haven't been paid through the electronic system for the gig in question. I'm assured payment will be received by September 20th.
  8. Someone give the headstock a whack and bring those strings over. Could park a bus on the real estate G string side.
  9. No, they don’t pay in cash.
  10. We did. My covers band played a gig at a local pub. The night went very well and after we finished, the pub emptied and we started breaking down our gear. I was aware the drummer and guitarist were talking to one of the staff and I presumed it was regarding a re-booking. I carried on packing and then went to get my car which a 5 minute walk away. There’s nowhere to leave a car at this pub. Upon my return I discover that one of the staff had paid the guys in cash, which had been divided into four. The keys player was given his share and headed home. The manager then appeared asking for the cash back as the pub is owned by Greene King and that we have to invoice for the band fee rather than take cash which was offered in error. We handed back what we had left and the drummer had to go to the cash point and get cash out to repay them. You couldn’t make it up. Probably sounds like I’m moaning, but I’m not as they are actually very nice people and mistakes do happen. We had a laugh about it and joked that none of has heard of anything similar happening….but I’m sure it has….hasn’t it?
  11. Sold a Fender bass to @Brucegill last week. Very smooth transaction and a jolly nice bloke as well. Recommended to all. Thanks again.
  12. I presume EU only means not UK? I only ask as now I’ve seen it, I can’t I see it and it’s listed in £GBP 🤷‍♂️
  13. Couldn’t really get anymore disco unless it had flashing LED’s as well. I’d like to try one.
  14. Nearly two whole pages and no mention of Hawkwind!
  15. These are seriously good basses. I've seen comments from players saying they've not been able to find a 5'er with a sufficiently potent B string. Well, you won't get that problem with the BBM5! Whoever buys this will be a happy bunny. Good luck with your sale.
  16. Given all the above, anyone would be perfectly justified in asking 'if it's that good, why are you selling it?'. Well, I'm knocking on the door of 60 (mid 30's by Basschat standards) and I have a lot of very nice basses here, many of which are just being stored. The ones that don't see daylight are most likely never going to, unless I sell them. I gig quite a bit, but my Shuker is my go to and I also have another very nice Lakland Bob Glaub 44-64 P (also from @three) to back that up. P.S. Don't start getting any ideas @Chiliwailer and @molan - the Modulus and the Ritter aren't part of the culling 😎 You'll be the first to know if that happens 👍.
  17. Thanks for that. I was a little unsure about the wood they used for the dots, but now you've said it, it's obvious. They do look very nice indeed. I didn't know about the '63 they modelled it on either. I bet that's a special bass.
  18. For sale only (I'm not interested in trades, sorry). A Lakland USA Series 44/64 'Bob Glaub' Signature P/J bass in Olympic White. Purchased from @three of this parish about 4 years ago, this is a beautiful example of a discontinued signature edition from Lakland. It's in great condition with a couple of few small marks here and there which were present when I bought it. I've highlighted the most significant one in the photos. Other marks are very difficult to photograph and so minor as to be insignificant. To my mind, they are just as a result of it being played, swirling of the pick guard etc. It's wearing flats at the moment, which I have to say, suit it very well indeed. It weighs in at 8.9lbs on my luggage scales and has a jazz type neck with a nut width a shade under 38mm. The neck is extremely comfortable and the action is medium low, being my preference. I seem to remember it was a lot lower when I received it. It comes with a Lakland tweed hard case. I'd rather not ship it, but I'm happy to have a conversation about it if you're interested in the bass. Any questions just ask away.
  19. From where I'm sitting, it's the lead time on the build (currently several years - if you can get a slot) combined with the high price, pitched against those who are willing to compromise on not having the definitive article and accepting something that looks like it/having a sound that's in the general ball park. It has nothing whatsoever to do with not being able to come up with an original design. It's the lure of ££££/$$$$ and nothing more. They can do one as far as I'm concerned.
  20. I presume Wal haven't done anything to protect their instruments shapes?
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