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TRBboy

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  1. I've actually gone and put a countdown timer for the ETA of my new bass on my desktop at work...... [attachment=145157:desktop.jpg]
  2. [quote name='toneknob' timestamp='1380645015' post='2228385'] I was in Hereford for a wedding on Saturday. I expect to be sober again next Tuesday fortnight (there's some very nice beer out that way. and wine. and fizz...) [/quote] Where was the wedding? You forgot cider......
  3. [quote name='Skol303' timestamp='1380643702' post='2228370'] I grew up in Hereford and still visit often to see friends and family... and to drink cider Beautiful place. A little slow-paced for me nowadays (I live in Manchester) but I love going back there. Used to gig at The Old Harp and elsewhere in my youth. Usually meet up with mates in the Barrels these days, or in the more remote rural pubs (lock-ins aplenty!). [/quote] Yes, the Barrels is the best pub in town by a long shot! The Old Harp re-opened as The Herdsman about 8 years ago, and had bands on every weekend. It was really good for a while, until it changed hands again, and now there's no live music there! The Plough on Whitecross Road is about the best live music pub in town now, as well as the Treacle Mine and The Victory. The Jailhouse has loads of varied stuff going on these days, and seems to kind of be the hub of live music in Hereford these days. Played there with Hereford Soul Choir in March and it was a great night!
  4. [quote name='peteb' timestamp='1379028035' post='2208038'] A couple of pics from Newark Blues festival last weekend, courtesy of Liz Aiken... [attachment=143628:PB Newark.jpg] [attachment=143629:Pete n Phil Newark.jpg] [/quote] Is that my old bass Pete?! Great shots btw!
  5. Hey guys, Just wondered if there's many other BCers from Herefordshire? Thought it might be fun to maybe have a meet up sometime, and go to each others gigs and stuff? Let me know if you're interested!
  6. This is crazy! How is this bass still here?! Mike is a great guy to deal with folks, buy with confidence. Hope it sells soon Mike!
  7. My old jazz used to have raised poles, and The strings used to "clack" against them sometimes. I swapped them out in favour of Seymour Duncan quarter pounders, because the poles were recessed. Didn't think they sounded quite how I wanted, so I got some Dimarzio Ultra Jazz. Now they were AWESOME pickups! Hum cancelling too and no clacking on the strings.
  8. The vintage stuff is definitely good value for money, but imho, the best quality 5er you could get for very little money is a Yamaha of some sort. There's loads of RBX375s about, but my preference would be for a BB405, BB605, BBN5, BBG5S type of thing if you can find one. I got a BB605 on eBay as a backup bass last year, and it's astonishingly good for the small sum I paid! Hope you find something that suits your needs.
  9. You could try BCer nugget... I've seen some of his work in the flesh, and it was very good quality for not much money!
  10. Just realised I didn't actually mention what I've ordered! For those of you who haven't seen the "what colour headstock" thread in bass guitars, I've ordered: Sandberg Bullet Booster 5 Cherry sunburst Swamp Ash body upgrade Maple fretboard Custom plain maple headstock Black hardware 3-band eq upgrade Will look something like this, apart from the headstock and extra knob:http://basschat.co.uk/uploads/monthly_09_2013/post-14387-0-63037400-1379662763.jpg Although I think the colour won't look that bright, this California TM is also cherry sunburst:http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/697/img9724c.jpg Very excited!
  11. [quote name='Spaced' timestamp='1380286696' post='2223293'] The only Sandberg Bullet I've seen on BC or in 'real life' was a natural fretless Custom in PMT Leeds... really wish I'd gone for it. Dunno if it's just me but especially here they don't seem to be much favoured [/quote] Everyone seems to love a Fender-a-like innit? The main thing about the Bullets and Basics for me is the necks.just incredible! I had a California PM once, And whilst (imho) it beat the pants off any fender I've ever played, the neck just wasn't as good as a Basic (plus it was quite a lot heavier). Personally, I like something that is a bit different anyway. I've gone for an upgrade to swamp Ash for the body too, so that is even lighter and has a bit more warmth and low-mid growl. I think it's a shame that you don't see more of Sandberg's original designs about, but each to their own and I guess people just like what they like. I think all of their basses are outstanding value for money, for a hand built bass which can hold its own against anything else.
  12. Richard just purchased my Sandberg Basic Ken Taylor 5. Great communication, paid very swiftly and was generally a pleasure to deal with, couldn't ask for more. Seems like a thoroughly nice chap too! Trade with confidence folks! Thanks again Richard!
  13. YES! GET IN! Just ordered my new custom spec Sandberg! Gotta wait til week 5 now though.....
  14. My gas is just about to be semi-fulfilled: Just ordering my new Sandberg Bullet Booster 5 at the moment! Only downside is that I've got to wait til week 5 next year to hold it in my hands..... Ah well, it'll be well worth the wait!
  15. Now sold sorry folks!
  16. Thanks for all of your input as always guys, decision now made! Natural it will be! Just gotta wait til February now....
  17. Never realised you were in Hereford too until I looked at this! GLWTS
  18. BUMP! Someone possibly going to take it off me next weekend, but it's still up for grabs until then. If you wish to make an offer, please get in touch!
  19. BUMP! A few interested parties, but it's still available at the moment. Get it while you can!
  20. Depends on your budget, but I know where there's a nice sandberg basic ken taylor for sale..... easily as good quality as a proper ray imo, but a lot more tonal versatility. Click the link in my sig
  21. Matched wining by a few votes now. Although it's probably not my favourite, I'm kinda surprised there aren't more votes for Black. I believe Dingwall charge a premium for a black headstock!? Still not sure how feel about paying for a different colour headstock..... is it just a frivolous waste of money for something pretty inconsequential?
  22. [quote name='Ou7shined' timestamp='1379683241' post='2215686'] Which one sounds the best? [/quote] Well obviously the black one's better for metal. ....
  23. Hmmm.... So natural and matched are level pegging at this point...... I think they're better than the black, with natural still just edging it I think (which was my original choice before the doubts (and price) crept in!) Although the more I look at the black, it ain't too bad. Currently awaiting news from Sandberg on how exactly it costs them more to produce a natural headstocked version........
  24. [quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1379671594' post='2215463'] Black headstocks are for black basses and Gibsons. [/quote] Plus Warwick, Spector, Dingwall, Ibanez, Yamaha, Sandberg(!), and various others.......
  25. [quote name='Matt P' timestamp='1379666151' post='2215355'] i'm usually a fan of matching headstocks but the one in the picture doesn't really match (too dark round the edges) so it's natural for me. [/quote] I think that it would match just fine, the colours on the configurator aren't all that accurate. This Basic Ken Taylor is supposed to be the same colour: [attachment=144182:Basic KT Cherry.jpg]
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