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  1. Sambrook
    I treat it like a passive instrument, leave it flat, just cut the treble a bit when on the back pickup. I also took the finish off the back of the neck, and I think I might be convinced it improved the tone. Certainly improved the feel, anyway...
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    I have the Portamento, and I think it's the bee's knees! Strung with La Bella black nylon tape wounds, the piezo absolutely sings, and those strings sound great with the Bartolini's, too. A hugely versatile instrument. The neck pup sounds just like a Precision, the bridge pup sounds just like a Jazz, and the two together are tone nirvana! Buy one, go on, do.
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    +1 for the Portamento. I've put LaBella black nylon tapes on mine, and it sounds PHENOMENAL...
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    Pm sent
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    a hopeful little bump...
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    nbd thread on the Maruszczyk coming soon, meanwhile an echoing little bump
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    a gentle nudge to the top...
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    My rather wonderful Maruszczyk fretless has now arrived, so somebody please buy my Conklin! It is indeed a huge amount of bass for not much money...
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    Here's the sofa shot for mine. Just waiting for payment to clear...
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    bump to reflect the lowered price...
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    bumping into the previous bump...
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    and another rather sad little bump...
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    And a bump to go with a title change...
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    My Maruszyzck fretless will arrive in the next 4-5 weeks, so I am now open to offers...
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    I own the 2nd one of these, and it is THE most expressive bass you'll ever hear. I've played a Rob Allen, and it was only as good as my Firecreek (and 3 times the price). Somebody buy this bass- you'll never wipe the smile off your face...
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    Hey, don't look at me- I'm just obeying the 36hr bumping rule...
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    [attachment=220614:snconk3.jpg] I bought this wonderful instrument from BinkyBass of this parish, and had him send it straight to Jon Shuker, who did a wonderful job of defretting it.He used Purpleheart veneer and maple for the 'cheat' lines. I find a lined fretless confusing and distracting, and wanted as clean a look as possible. It works very well- I use the maple markers generally, but have the option of the 'full' lines as needed. I haven't had the bass for many months, it was an experiment to see if I could unleash my inner Michael Manring. unfortunately, I seem not to actually have one, leashed or not. It was a successful experiment, though, as it has taught me that I really don't need a low B (an E-C 5 string is sufficient). So that's why I'm selling it. It is in immaculate condition, but for one thing. In transit between Jon Shuker and me, it must have had a knock- there are 2 hairline cracks in the lacquer either side of the neck. I've pictured them, they are very small, and are of the lacquer only, NOT the wood. Playability totally unaffected. So- wine red 'cellophane' finish swamp ash body with flame maple top Purpleheart and wenge neck (2 octaves) Bartolini Humbuckers/2 band preamp La Bella hard rockin steels (B-C) and custom Newtone high F. All new It plays just wonderfully, the neck is sublime, very tactile and organic. It absolutely sings- the board does not feel like a defret job, but like it was made that way. The pictures are Jon's, and they do it justice. The only trades I'm after are an Ebow, and a Ditto x4 looper. Otherwise, just sale only. £700 delivered to your door in the UK. I will consider sending abroad, but the postage would increase the cost. Happy to answer questions where I've forgotten details. Thanks for reading. [attachment=220620:snconk2.jpg][attachment=220621:snconk1.jpg][attachment=220622:snconk4.jpg][attachment=220623:snconk5.jpg][attachment=220624:snconk6.jpg][attachment=220625:P1010265.JPG][attachment=220626:P1010266.JPG]
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    Sold my Rikkers fretless to Ignacio. Good communication, quick payment,and good follow up. I would recommend him happily as a buyer. Cheers, Ignacio!
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    The topic title says it all, really. I wanted a single high "F" for my Conklin GT7. Asked advice here on where to find one- emailed Newtone Wed morning ( on your recommendation), and Friday morning it's delivered! Several emails, manufactured, posted, all in 72hrs. That's what I call service
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    Thanks chaps, that's the reassurance I wanted
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    What a gentleman!
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    I'm just about to pay the deposit on a custom Marusczyck, and Adrian has requested a bank transfer to his own account. I know I'm being slightly paranoid, but is that how you other M. users have paid? It just seems very slightly less than 'German'. I was expecting a payment webpage and all that jazz. Any reassurance will be gratefully received...
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    Any chance of a photo of the back? And how does the neck profile compare with the L2000 ( my favourite profile)? Cheers
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    Pm sent
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    Thank you guys, that's perfect! Much appreciated
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