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eubassix

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  1. Wenge is the 'way-to-go' ... believe me (...LOL !!). I'd agree with the more constructive comments above re. the wood/sound nature (and certainly would never disagree with MTobias !) - but just wanted to add that the Wenge on the Valenti is a closer grained variety than I've seen on many Warwicks and is nice & smooth (much faster than a finished neck.. not as fast as a 60/70's vintage / worn maple!). Also, if A-D's pickup(s) - influence is correct, which I'm sure it is to some degree, then the Valenti's layout: 1-Volume w/p/p for preamp bypass 2-Blend 3-Treble w/p/p for Neck position P/U for Humbucker mode to Single Coil mode 4-Mids with w/p/p for Mid Shift 5-Bass w/p/p for Bridge position P/U for Humbucker mode to Single Coil mode .. does help counter the woods/pickups dichotomy. Hope this helps (.. without prejudice)
  2. Based my Vote on the ones you listed to avoid clouding or complicating the issue. I would go for the Marleaux - I've used their basses for years and have always found them to be exceptional in terms of build quality, feel and sound. Small Company,so they have excellent follow-up (although virtually nothing has gone wrong with them). Is the photo model still available - I thought this was something produced only for a short time which had been dropped (.. although they would probably build one if you really wanted it).
  3. Thanks for the positive comment(s) BW .. shall I check the organ donation websites and see if we can arrange a three-way deal?.....
  4. Hi Nik Thanks for the enquiry... Unfortunately I don't have soundclips (or the facility for such) but there is somebody on the Forum (?..) who owns a couple or more Valenti's who might be able to help... Re. the Wenge neck: if you have access to a Warwick then these are mostly wenge, I think (thought many tend to be a bit big/deep in terms of profile). MTD's also use them a fair bit.. but might be a lot more tricky to find/try one of these (!). The neck has a satin finish which is very quick and much better than the Fender-5 'finished' necks (although the profile is similar - between an J and a P; not as slim/shallow as a J4 neck .. a more rounded/flattened 'C' shape). The wenge provides a fuller-bodied tone than the all-maple, with greater warmth: but the slap tone is very clear and bright, plus the very comprehensive EQ and special pickups (with HB/SC choice) make for a wide tonal range. Build quality on the bass is very high( as you'd expect from somebody working with/for Sadowsky). Hope this helps... [quote name='silverfoxnik' post='35861' date='Jul 23 2007, 12:05 PM']Hi, Do have you any soundclips of the bass? I'm looking for another 5, but don't know anything about wenge necks...Does it make a big difference tonally? And to the feel playing-wise. Nik[/quote]
  5. ... hadn't thought about that, but don't have time to pursue now (!) .... Anyway, ebay listing unsuccesful (mainly because I forgot to add it !) .. if anybody can do £50 (collected) before the end of the month (... whilst I'm still here) then I'll take it.
  6. ebay listing unsuccesful .. if anybody can do £795 (delivered) before the end of the month (... whilst I'm still here) then I'll take it.
  7. ebay listing unsuccesful .. if anybody can do £795 (delivered) before the end of the month (... whilst I'm still here) then I'll take it.
  8. ebay listing unsuccesful .. if anybody can do £950 (delivered) before the end of the month (... whilst I'm still here) then I'll take it.
  9. BUMP for weekend: ebay auction due to end Sunday evening... (... some direct interest in this bass, so may soon be gone...)
  10. BUMP for weekend: ebay auction due to end Sunday evening.
  11. BUMP for weekend: ebay auction due to end Sunday evening.
  12. Agree John - just had a quick look and this guy currently has 27 items up on ebay with many 'top' basses & guitars with 24H listing (and no Reserve), including: 77 Strat.: 75 Jazz; 75 P; 67 EBO; LP Custom; 75 Strat; 73 4001; Modulus Q4; 3 saxes; assorted computer parts and 'wire'(?). Always check the Feedback: ALL within the month of July 2007 and 19/20 have come from 'Private' Auctions (so item details are not available!) which seems a bit strange and way above the average of Private Listings on ebay. Not sure how it's done and whether it's a full scam or stolen ebay-ID. The prices are currently ridiculously low - but if enough people are drawn-in he could make a massive killing in one day. I would guess that each of the ones listed above might go for £1k each, so that's £8k just on the guitars/basses. Could be I'm wrong, but it looks 'too good to be true'....
  13. Link to ebay relist:- [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=006&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&viewitem=&item=160138418674&rd=1&rd=1"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...p;rd=1&rd=1[/url] .. I'm working on the idea of hoping for bids but removing if nothing significant prior to final 12-hours, which seesm to be be common practice currently. Willing to discuss price with Forum members based on current heading.
  14. Link to ebay relist:- [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=006&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&viewitem=&item=160138371250&rd=1&rd=1"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...p;rd=1&rd=1[/url] Willing to discuss price with Forum members based on current heading.
  15. Link to ebay relist:- [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=006&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%3AIT&viewitem=&item=160138406518&rd=1&rd=1"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...p;rd=1&rd=1[/url] .. I'm working on the idea of hoping for bids but removing if nothing significant prior to final 12-hours, which seesm to be be common practice currently. Willing to discuss price with Forum members based on current heading.
  16. OK - back from Heathrow, so commencing a determined attempt to move something(s) quickly....... Reduced to £999 - I'll try on ebay again later in the week.
  17. Thanks Ped - and also for the cross-link from the other MVP (Buzz-4) here on the Forum. BTW, no news on your BB75 as yet from Germany - I'll update you as soon as I hear (or receive!) anything !!
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