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  1. alyctes
    I thought I bought this one?!
  2. alyctes
    The eyes are creepy .
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    That's not how the valuation works.
  4. alyctes
    PM re the black Schallers.
  5. alyctes
    bump for price reduction.
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    I have a matt black Epiphone Thunderbird passive 4-string bolt-on I'm not using. It had a few mods when I got it (from BC member Delberthot): strap-button moved to the heel of the neck, upgraded electronics ( I can't recall exactly what they are - Russian capacitors, I think), and blue LEDs on the top edge of the fingerboard, good for playing on dark stages. The pickups are labelled 'DEEP Sixx', I guess they came off a Nikki Sixx Blackbird. I've added a plain white scratchplate and black T/R coverplate (custom made by The Bass Doc). It comes with a decent RokSak gigbag (which actually fits) and a strap which Delberthot extended to handle the new strap button position. I'd be happy to include the old plates as well, if I can find them - which I do not guarantee. I think the old t/r plate has "Gibson" on it. Assessment: The tuners are good, bridge adjustment works, electrics are good, there's very minor buzz when you plug it in but nothing you haven't heard from dozens of other basses. I cannot swear hand on heart that the trussrod works, because I've never tried to adjust it, but I've no reason to think it a problem. There are no dings as far as I can see. There are very minor scratches and scuffs; the worst wear is on the bridge, where the black paint has come away on the three-point screws, and on one of the pup, where the name is somewhat worn off. There is a hole where the upper strap button was before it was moved. The end of the LED set is sharp (above the 20th fret). The neck pocket has been widened slightly (by maybe a millimetre) where another neck has been fitted and removed, and the short edges of the neck pocket are sharp as a result; I tried to take pics of this and couldn't. It is entirely stable as far as I can tell. The add-on LEDs can be temperamental to get going but once they're on they stay on. It would benefit from a setup (I tuned it down a tone to DGCF briefly and haven't lowered the action again - though it's not high). Pics here: [url="http://s1295.photobucket.com/user/alyctes/library/Epiphone%20Tbird?sort=3&page=1"]http://s1295.photobu...d?sort=3&page=1[/url] £140 plus shipping. I'd prefer to ship with the neck removed. Bank transfer preferred.
  7. alyctes
    PM
  8. alyctes
    Still not sorted, then?
  9. alyctes
    I bought David's friend Gerry's Retrovibe Vantage 4. Excellent comms (despite Gerry being on holiday... , efficient and conscientious. Highly recommended Thanks David
  10. alyctes
    One hopes not.
  11. alyctes
    Interesting to read the comment about using a longbow bag. "[Seller] use/recommend a recurve longbow bag available for around $35 at any archery supply outlet, or right here on Ebay- The brand name on mine is 'NEET' which is apparently an industry standard.. They offer the same protection, and ease of transport as a 'real' bag, but at 1/4 the cost."
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    PMs
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    nothing
  14. alyctes
    I'm going for the Westone Rail, for production-line basses. I hae no idea about the top-end stuff, but for me that comes down to which piece of wood has the nicest grain; which is in the eye of the beholder.
  15. alyctes
    PMed
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  20. alyctes
    Okay, definitely in the wrong place. You should probably - (a) post a "what's this worth" thread in the 'Bass Guitars' forum here: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/forum/16-bass-guitars/"]http://basschat.co.u...6-bass-guitars/[/url] - that will give you some idea of the market price. - (b ) have a look and a search in the 'Basses For Sale' forum here: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/forum/19-basses-for-sale/"]http://basschat.co.u...asses-for-sale/[/url] - that will also help you to set a price. - (c ) post a For Sale thread, with pics (or a link to them on, say, Photobucket) and a good description (including the actual model - "Warwick" doesn't tell us much . If you set the price too high, then nobody will buy it. So, price high and be prepared to reduce the price till you get takers. Be aware that you MUST post a price - this is not an auction site - and that there is a £20 fee to sell anything valued above £50 (I think). (If you're really not sure what model it is, post pics and ask for help. Someone will be able to tell you.) Good luck with your sale
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    [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1366715377' post='2056263'] Please don't make it flash. Otherwise I'll have to add it to the items I'm currently blocking off Basschat. [/quote] +1
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    I think the mods do an excellent job, generally. I've no complaints (apart from the GAS...) and I'll happily stump up the £20 some time soon. Also, I think the existence of this thread is a sign of the general health of the forum.
  24. alyctes
    From what I hear, Mozart was an insufferable tosser.
  25. alyctes
    [quote name='lurksalot' timestamp='1366669869' post='2055879'] I got a potato clock once , I was gutted , I was late for work , I should have been up at seven [/quote] Somebody's been listening to Radio 3 (like me)
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