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  1. chuck_stones
    I'd be interested in seeing some pics as the Warwick link didn't work for me either.
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    Absolute gem to deal with! Or as Martin might say, mustard! We traded Musicman basses; I drove up to meet at MB1 Towers and had the pleasure of several coffees, a sandwich and got introduced to a king bass whilst I was at it. All round winner! Definitely buy, sell or trade in high confidence. Cheers!!
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    I'm desperate to get my hands on a 44-94 dlx, any interest in trades at all?
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    [quote name='Enzo' timestamp='1349451115' post='1826544'] I have the same model that Stuart is playing and that neck pick up (of the one for sale here) closer to the bridge really intrigues me. [/quote] Yeah, same here. I imagine it to have a punchy/growly tone like a Warwick Fortress Mastermann or a MusicMan 'Ray. I really do love the tone of the Zon basses; so clear and rounded. Lovely!
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    Not sure about any others who are watching this thread, but I'd love to hear it in action - any sound clips? Also, with there being no truss rod, what's the deal with using different gauge strings? I.e. do you end up with higher action if you use heavier strings? Cheers, Oli
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    [quote name='KuzBass' timestamp='1349354080' post='1825155'] Thank you! Sometimes a bump and the kind words are better than anything else! I think I know what fretless Zon in Bass Gear you mean, I had my eye on it, but never dared to contact them. Actually I'd like to visit Bass Gear one day, I've heard many good comments about them from fellow BCers. In fact two great friends of mine (both are musicians, and sorry to say - guest workers) live nowadays in Tunbridge Wells, one of them is coming back home for few days this month, so I may easily arrange this Zon to be in Tunbridge Wells in the last days of October [/quote] Well Phil at Bass Gear is a top chap, I visited (after meeting him through a purchase from molan) when he still had the showroom in Harrogate, I need to check out the new store - they've always got some killer pre-owned in stock, you should check it out! Seriously if the Zon ends up in or near Tunbridge Wells, please let me know I would love to check it out! If it plays anything like the fretless I played, I'll be in bass heaven - I imagine with the p'ups where they are, it's got a funky ass tone!
  7. chuck_stones
    Wow...I want...but I've got nothing but trade bait. Sorry bud, best of luck moving it on!
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    That really is gorgeous; always fancied a Zon myself after trying a fretless in Bass Gear. Sorry all I can offer is a bump!
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    Traded my Performance Bass with Ryan's MusicMan Limited Edition Gilded White Classic and he was a pleasure to deal with. Really easy going and great communications, even made me a cup of tea when we met up for the trade. Great guy and a straight up player, cheers! Enjoy the bass
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    A very belated entry, but just wanted to mention Gary bought my Ampeg and Gallien-Krueger Cab and Head off me and was an absolute pleasure to do business with. Friendly, good with the communications and no messing about. Cheers Gary, I hope that you're happy with the rig!
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    That is really quite gorgeous. Out of curiosity (and ignorance), what does an asymmetrical neck do?
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    [quote name='Muzz' timestamp='1348664446' post='1816619'] If that lovely neck had a maple board I'd have been round to your house two days ago, dragging all my gear for you to pick over - it's a great-looking bass, damn my rosewood aversion [/quote] LOL, we are a funny bunch us bass players. Out of idle curiosity, what is it about rosewood you don't like? Aesthetic, tonal or both?
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    That neck and fretboard really is something special. Wish I could help you out Tony. Best of luck with the trade/sale; someone will no doubt be a very happy chappy!
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    That.Is.Awesome! What sort of things you looking for?
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    I'm really in need of cash, so will consider any cash offer or part-ex trade.
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    Sounds great and right up my street I hope you find someone soon. If it me, or do you go through bassists like Spinal Tap go through drummers?
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    Glad to hear that it's not just me then. I've got a couple of the sale threads I'm following and despite them all being updated with new posts, I'm getting nothing in the notifications.
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    What in the hell was that?
  19. chuck_stones
    Trade up for my stupendously awesome Louis Johnson Dragon Bass? Go an, you know you want to. That 'ray is simply gorgeous!
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    If I could shift my bass, I'd be all over this! Nice bass and a nice price with the U-Retro included! Best of luck with the sale.
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    Reading this just makes me want to buy a real hand crafted bass, and equally frustrated that I don't have the means to do so. I spent a period of time producing top level intaglio prints as a self employed venture and if the market hadn't dried up so badly I'd still be doing it. Similarly to the luthier business, the hours were long, financial rewards were small and the pitfalls of messing up each and every print were many, but I loved every moment of it. I work in a 'real' job now and I long for the days when I would spend half an hour scrubbing the printing inks from my hands at the end of a long, hard, physical days work. There's an irreplaceable satisfaction gleaned from crafting something and being able to say 'I made that', or seeing the customers pleasure in seeing their design brought to life. I have the utmost respect for those such as the OP who persevere in a demanding and difficult industry so some of us can enjoy playing their arts. Seriously, if there are any Kent based luthiers who need someone to help out for gratis to make their life easier, PM me. I'd say an exchange of my time for skills and experiment in this noble art is more than a fair trade! Cheers to the OP and others who've contributed, it's been an enlightening read
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    Nice! Not sure I can handle a 5 string but would you be tempted by my Dragon bass?
  23. chuck_stones
    Sadly, the money issue is pretty critical now, so one final bump before this goes to a shop on Monday.
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    Not usually a fan of Fenders but that, I like! Sorry all i have is trade bait..
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    [quote name='simon bass' timestamp='1348216677' post='1810864'] by the specs you have stated i believe you should look at a warwick streamer jazzman, it can give you a wide variety of tones even that super jazz bass tone and they are going dirt cheap at the mo for the ovonkol necked versions, i picked mine up for £590 with a very nice case [/quote] Yeah I saw be on here a while back which looked great, sadly I no funds the either. Would be a nice option, as would a Warwick Mastermann.
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