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[quote name='BurritoBass' post='1029655' date='Nov 19 2010, 05:29 PM']Plus one million to all of this. I think like the Marcus Muller thread or whatever he was called we should be calling time on this. Like Retroman I to agree a couple of the comments are starting to border on cyber bullying and quite frankly people, we are better than that... whatever we think of the comments in the OP[/quote] SO in effect you are saying ....we should not put the fella in the stocks and pound the hell out of him then

[quote name='danbowskill' post='1029630' date='Nov 19 2010, 05:08 PM']sorry dude amended!.....just love it on here and gets my goat when peeps mone about the hard work it takes to keep a site like this goin.[/quote] I was kidding...I aint that anal

[quote name='Alfie' post='1029640' date='Nov 19 2010, 05:19 PM']Very very nice, I quite fancy an Esquire. Do you mind me asking how much that cost? PM?[/quote] £1450.....the Bill Callaham parts pushed the price up,..... Using alternative parts and building it yourself it could be done for around £630,the body & neck are the main spend....but unless you pay the price you will end up with a run of the mill tele..... I tried to keep it as original to a 50 Esquire as was possible,I think Martin surpassed himself with this one

[quote name='Bassassin' post='1029631' date='Nov 19 2010, 05:08 PM']Tino mate, I think you'll find that's your rather ambitious pricing structure. Some people have to accept that they're just life's natural Ebayers - I mean no insult or disrespect, after all it takes one to know one! J.[/quote] I buy it here for a quid I sells it on the bay for £1,20.....Im happy the seller is happy ... The question being...IZ TiM HAPPY

Got my new Tele today....spot on for a 50-51 Fender Esquire......All thanks to Martin Clark.....sings like a bird Aint she a beauty Cannot wait for him to repair my 1930s Gretsch 1003

[quote name='silddx' post='1028628' date='Nov 18 2010, 10:45 PM']It would have to be very fine I guess. Does anyone produce this? Cheers.[/quote] Dont use tape it will react and wrinkle when laquered.....if not fixed by a laquer it will just come away... I once used white nail varnish,leave a couple of days to harden ....then fine wire wooled to flatten and then laquered.......

[quote name='danbowskill' post='1029574' date='Nov 19 2010, 04:36 PM'] i have bought a lot an sold a lot on basschat and am very greatful to be able to sell on here.anywhere else you would not make friends after a sale,and find anything near the honesty you do here..........love it :-)............ oh and it dosnt have charges left right n center(be nice to donate though).....:-)[/quote] If there are any mods looking in PLEASE bar this chap for usibg profanities,,,,its really NOT called FOR

Im happy enough buying bits and peices off here ....................never had a problem.........................................BUT SELLING( foget it) CHEAP WADS on HERE

[quote name='lovetheblues' post='1025463' date='Nov 16 2010, 05:37 AM']Hey - thanks for the nice welcome! Michigan is a great place to live :-) I lived in the Lansing area for about 9 years during and after attending Michigan State University there. Had friends from Sterling Heights - so small world! Now I live on the shores of Lake Michigan, which is kind of like an inland ocean. You can even surf on it - if you are willing to wear a wetsuit during early and late winter when the waves are big enough! Thanks already for some things to think about. I can play many of my fav tunes, and if its a blues song - I can jump right in no matter what song it is. I find that I can correct off notes quickly and get back on track in rehearsal - so I guess thats a good thing :-) I think as far as performing in a band goes - it will be a matter of finding a good group of bandmates to play with. BUT the idea of going to audition is pretty daunting to me I guess... So I hope to meet up with someone in a band someday as a matter of course, get to talking, and see where it goes. Also, there are a few places in the area that have "open mike" times each week. I think I'll go by and see what its all about, then maybe bring my gear along if it seems good, get to playing, and see who I might meet there. I have great plans sometimes after I've had a few and practiced a bit Anyway - thanks again for a nice welcome - keep on playing low...[/quote] Lake Michigan is truly magnificent,I envy you.......Im back in Chicago in late Feb ....gotta get some snow boots Im told.....Kingston Mines I think still has open mic nights that are pretty cool....and we even managed to get the stage open in a House of Blues,that wouldnt happen here..the band lent us their gear in the break..good luck and a big ol welcome to you Tino

[quote name='Chris2112' post='1026084' date='Nov 16 2010, 05:18 PM']Afternoon all. Before I get into the nitty gritty with this thread, allow me to set out my stall and explain where I'm coming from... Recently, I had a bass related epiphany when I discovered ACG basses; you can read about this here: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=107600"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=107600[/url] It struck me that this was where I wanted to go with my bass collection. I have had many fantastic basses over the years but nothing with this level of craftsmanship. I have had many "handmade" basses (Alembic, Kubicki, Status) but this struck me above all else as being a beautiful, handcrafted instrument. It was also my first singlecut, something else new to my collection. The quality of the ACG has further inspired me, as I looked at British made basses as a whole, and it was not hard to reach to the conclusion that I did: That here in Britain today, we have the best bass builders in the world. Think about it: ACG, Overwater, Status Graphite, Wal, Shuker, Sei and Jaydee, to name but a few. The fact that some of these builders are no more than a couple of hours drive from my house makes me realise that legendary basses are being crafted practically on my doorstep. I'd be a fool not to take advantage of this - not only could I have bespoke basses made without paying excessive customs charges, I could have the luthier's customer service too. Alan at ACG guitars has been fantastic, I must take my hat off to him. After finding that I had bought an ACG bass secondhand he emailed me out of the blue with a manual for the preamp and an invitation to the Moffat bass bash. Since then we've talked about the bass and the possiblity of a custom order. I've spoken to Jon Shuker this week about a bass I liked off his website, and he was more than happy to give me more detailed information about it and comes across as a real enthusiast about what he makes. Similarly, Rob and Dawn at Status have always been fantastically accomodating via telephone or email. Which leads me to where I am now. Having decided to collect my "best of British" stable, I really want to order new where I can and get the spec I want. I would primarily do this around January of each year - place an order with a builder and enjoy my bass a few weeks or months later with the joys of spring or summer. I have been thinking of some ideas for a while now, although I'm not sure where to start. I'll list the sort of specs I've been thinking of below. I will obviously look for different wood choices in different basses but the other things are generally "my thing" and I'd like them wherever possible (eg headless design): *4 string, probably fretted. *34" scale *Thru neck wherever possible *headless where possible *singlecut where possible *Maple body *flamed maple or lacewood top *maple or ebony fretboard *black hardware *wenge or ebony stringers in the neck *matching or black headstock for the ACG I have considered ordering this type of thing with my wood choices: Over the next few weeks I'll be giving the specs some more thought and seeing where I end up. I'm fairly sure I'll go to ACG for the order, although I'm still considering Status and Shuker as possibles. What do you think?[/quote] Try Martin Clarke Superb Luthier & a very accomplished bass player to boot...well worth a chat with the fella real nice bloke,...I have used many builders over the years,today I would not use anyone else for my new builds or restorations.. Good Luck T www.martinsguitars.co.uk

[quote name='Mzungu71' post='1023406' date='Nov 14 2010, 02:08 PM']Evening all, just wondering if anyone know's how you go about getting your fees back if the dumb ass who bids for your item wins and doesn't cough up? I'm pretty sure this is what's happened although it so far has only been 24hours, but no response to messages and the winning bidder has no previous on evilbay[/quote] Possibly hes away or something have had this many many many many times....pain in the butt I know but bare with it....Cannot be as bad as answering over 40 emails on a certain guitar only have none of the 113 watchers bid.....Ebay is full of wanters,wasters and tyre kickers,,,unfortunately thats life... Gumtree & Preloved from now on for me...I just cannot afford the EB PP fee scam Hope it works out

[quote name='yorick' post='1021584' date='Nov 12 2010, 03:36 PM']Very nice.....[/quote] Thanks Been looking about 8 years for one that has not been abused and swapped out

[quote name='Bassassin' post='1020528' date='Nov 11 2010, 06:48 PM']Thing of beauty, sir. I'll have a dig around & see if I can match the vine style to a particular factory - just for my own curiosity! That one should do very nicely, if you're moving it on. Jon.[/quote] The necks were made at FujiGen Im told....but I really dont know this as fact