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  1. TheGreek
    Bears more than a passing resemblance to Spector/ Warwick but it definitely isn't either. Anybody have any ideas?? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/185035602853?hash=item2b14fb3ba5:g:yBwAAOSwHWBhNiD4
  2. TheGreek
    Isn't this taking relicing a bit too far??
  3. TheGreek
    Is there a collection for a wreath from BC? Happy to contribute
  4. TheGreek
    I'd like to replace the pick up covers for my Yamaha BBG5S - I contacted Yamaha, only available in black. Does anybody know who might make replacement covers?
  5. TheGreek

    There's a very nice MM Ray on Gumtree for £999 - bird's eye neck and RW fretboard.

     

    I'm sure somebody must be interested.

    1. petecarlton

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      That must be the "Erniball" stingray, Mick! 

       

      I agree, that neck looks beautiful.  If only I had a spare grand right now!

  6. TheGreek
    GuitarWorld : BOSS Waza air bass headphones ... Bassists can choose between three advanced ambience setups: Surround – which places the user in a virtual room for a recording studio experience; Static – which provides natural spatial localization, changing as the user moves their head; and Stage – which delivers the amp sound from a virtual backline behind the player. Looks interesting - but I'll wait for the cost of the tech to come down.
  7. TheGreek
    Found these though: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/401462184107?hash=item5d7902c8ab:g:3-gAAOSwrmRb7MOe https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/124230424161?hash=item1cecb5d661:g:mqwAAOSwjDpe7yBj https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/234095226623?hash=item368129aeff:g:OXkAAOSwYOBg9Rkp https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/124186360187?hash=item1cea15797b:g:GpEAAOSwf0ted8DA I think it may be possible to get a similar effect by putting your brass parts in vinegar (or any other mild acid).
  8. TheGreek
    I haven't seen anything else with this finish unfortunately. They are "inexpensive" and from China....
  9. TheGreek
    You could go for these (3) aged machine heads.
  10. TheGreek

    Drop C#

    TheGreek replied to uk_lefty's topic in Bass Guitars

    Take a fiver (low B) and put a Capo on the 2nd fret?
  11. TheGreek
    You're preaching to the Choir... Spalted Amboyna top is amazing - beautiful figuring. This is one of only two single cut Harlots that Alan built. If it was headless I would never have sold it. Whoever buys this is getting an amazing bass - the JE Pre is up there with the best in the world. I've heard it referred to being as good as Wal and Alembic by a number of previous owners. Not the easiest thing to master but once you've found a tone you're happy with LEAVE IT ALONE!!
  12. TheGreek
    IIRC it was commissioned by @GreeneKing. I agree that this may be the prettiest bass that Alan ever built..
  13. TheGreek
    I like the top - it would be a shame to lose it under paint. A natural satin finish would be my preference/ recommendation. Have you thought about "aged/ relic" hardware? There are aged brass tuners on eBay which would suit a natural finish bass. I'd also think about satin finish tuners.
  14. TheGreek
    Do you know if that blue BBG5S is the one listed on Gumtree a few weeks ago
  15. TheGreek
    Oh WOW!! Nice to see my old bass. This is an AMAZING bass - the pre-amp (filters) gives a huge range of tones - if you can't find the tone you're after, it doesn't exist. Strange that the weight was asked - I never considered this to be a heavy bass, such is the excellent balance - hangs perfectly on a leather 3" strap. This is another of the basses that I was too precious with - loved playing it but always worried that any damage from a drop would result in devaluing it by several hundreds of pounds. Nice to see it's for sale at what I sold it for - CHEAP at the current price. IIRC I sold it in a Hiscox case which it fits with a bit of modification to the padding. GLWTS
  16. TheGreek
    Amended...need to check spelling BEFORE pressing "save"
  17. TheGreek
    I have Dawn's direct email which I use whenever I contact Status. She generally responds the same day. [email protected]
  18. TheGreek
    Sold Gareth a P bass scratchplate I'd bought but didn't use. He paid before it even arrived (I prefer buyers to be happy with items I send without them seeing them). Super correspondence before and after the transaction. Trade with confidence.
  19. TheGreek
    I had the fretless version of this.
  20. TheGreek
    Don't see these for sale very often - well priced? https://www.gumtree.com/p/guitar-instrument/yamaha-sb5a-yamaha-samurai-bass-/1413709595
  21. TheGreek
    You must be good at hide'n'seek.... I suspect when Mrs @cd_david finds out you've been doing that on her good rugs you're in for a hiding.
  22. TheGreek
    Generally the day after you sell it..
  23. TheGreek
    Yep...been there... ...and then you realise you don't really need all those you bought because you thought you did. Realistically I use a compressor ( or the built in one on a TE) and a Envelope Filter for phattness. Everything else is superfluous (maybe a Behringer BDI 21).
  24. TheGreek
    Fretless on eBay - £525 - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/353644492075?hash=item5256dab52b:g:DZ0AAOSwAH1hAubZ
  25. TheGreek
    I think one of the worst places to try basses are Bass Bashes. You can try basses in every price bracket and obscure gear that very few shops in the UK will have in stock. Though I love attending bashes to meet up with other members I often leave cursing so and so for letting me play their bass....I'm sure I'm not the only person who was plotting @Frank Blank's assassination to get my hands on his Mouse.
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