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andydye

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  1. [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1332579313' post='1590193'] For me the shoulder straps are the whole point of having a gig bag over some other type of case. If I wasn't going to carry it on my back I'd go for a lightweight hard case like a Hiscox instead. [/quote] precisely this! This is why I want/need a gig bag...
  2. [quote name='andydye' timestamp='1332521297' post='1589591'] I have loads of protection racket stuff for my drums and it is really rather nice [/quote] in fact the deluxe bass case/bag looks super nice! it's got the same 'sheepskin' in it that the drum cases have and I know that stuff's super soft! looks really nice for £86 ish
  3. [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1332521041' post='1589585'] Protection Racket have a good rep and seem good value, but I must point out I've not used their bass gig bag. Yet. [url="http://www.djmmusic.com/itemdesc.asp?ic=GB7051"]http://www.djmmusic....c.asp?ic=GB7051[/url] [/quote] I have loads of protection racket stuff for my drums and it is really rather nice
  4. [quote name='Doddy' timestamp='1332520586' post='1589571'] As usual,I totally recommend the iGig cases. They are really well padded and have a load of extra pockets too. I haven't used a hard case for years. [/quote] They look superb! Not cheap at all, but superb! (moderately heavy though yes?) [url="http://www.mikobass.com/iGig/G515.htm"]http://www.mikobass.com/iGig/G515.htm[/url] Is there a UK dealer who has them or are they only from igig themselves?
  5. Wowsa, the contego weighs 8lb and the mono m80 5.75lb, that's got to be a noticeable difference! the mono is also slightly more roomy inside [url="http://www.monocase.com/mono-bass-guitar.asp"]http://www.monocase.com/mono-bass-guitar.asp[/url] [url="http://www.protecmusic.com/items.aspx?ProductID=410&InstrumentID=5&InstrumentGroupID=4&CategoryID=2&subCategoryID=45"]http://www.protecmusic.com/items.aspx?ProductID=410&InstrumentID=5&InstrumentGroupID=4&CategoryID=2&subCategoryID=45[/url] Even though the contego is loads cheaper it may still be the mono! Anyone found it cheaper than bass direct? (£135 shipped)
  6. So, I've recently shipped a bass in my favourite gig bag (a ritter one that served me well for a long time!) as there was no other option... I now need a new gig bag! this is where you come in... I've heard good things about the protec and the mono and I know folks swear by other ones too so I'm after a bit of guidance from the forum at large... My basses generally live (and mostly travel) in their hard-case, our practice rooms are in walking distance from our house so sometimes I just carry my bass down there, I want to be able to comfortably carry my bass and know it's protected while it's standing around before and after practice. Sometimes I'm also a little lazy and just take the gig bag out for gigs too so it ideally needs to be a bit more sturdy than my ex-but-well-loved-ritter...
  7. I made the leap to EUB late last year and yes it is a very different way of playing; yes it's a whole new scale length to play with, BUT, it's sooo cool! I got an NXT4 and a Fishman Platinum Pro preamp and it does sound remarkably good through a PA, some songs just 'have' to have an EUB rather than an 'ordinary' electric bass, they sound wrong with electric... I tried a few in shops over many years, the Ampeg baby bass was lovely, never got to try the stagg as no-one had it in stock when I was there but it was on my list for ages until I saw the bass I eventually bought for such a low price I had to buy it instead of the stagg...
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  12. [quote name='AREA' timestamp='1332177188' post='1584369'] PM'd [/quote] Replied. Good luck with your other sale!
  13. [quote name='Conan' timestamp='1332166313' post='1584117'] That's a very good price. These list at nearly £900 and there are hundreds of pounds worth of upgrades here. Just as well I've already got one! [/quote]
  14. [quote name='Westie9' timestamp='1332167256' post='1584139'] There's no picture??? [/quote] I wonder if the pics don't show up on th emobile version of the site? They're certainly there when I look at it...I'll pm you a link to the flickr set.
  15. [quote name='grahamd' timestamp='1332165034' post='1584093'] phwoaaar! [/quote] [quote name='P-T-P' timestamp='1332165731' post='1584106'] Very lovely [/quote] Thanks folks, it is rather pretty is it not!
  16. My lovely Lakland 2011 55-01 Ltd Edition Blueburst is up for sale now as I have a new 55-02 and it's a 'one in one out' type arrangement with my wifey... 1 gig , 4 practices, great sounds, no marks! [attachment=102909:Lakland Limited Editions 2011.jpg] All as stock, mint condition, the only variation from the photos (link below) is that I've taken the plastic covering off the tuner heads... [media]http://www.flickr.com/photos/andy_dye/sets/72157628030519698/[/media] £550 + shipping?
  17. bump, I'll give this a couple more days and then it's gonna have to go to the skip :-(
  18. [quote name='Conan' timestamp='1331293747' post='1570852'] Are the original parts (neck, bridge, pickups) still available? [/quote] I don't think so, you could ask Mcgraham what he did with them, I suspect they're long gone matey...
  19. [quote name='Conan' timestamp='1331287809' post='1570724'] And there was me thinking that my Geddy-GAS had been cured! Damn you!! [/quote]
  20. [quote name='Conan' timestamp='1331287236' post='1570714'] So all that remains of the original "Geddy" is the body and scratchplate? Sounds like a lovely bass, but is it really a "Fender Geddy Lee" when there is so little of the original left? Anyway - have a bump. These are brilliant basses whoever makes them! [/quote] I know what you mean the original bits are the body and aesthetics really. [i]"It was originally an actual Fender Geddy Lee model Jazz bass, the body; control plate; electronics; pickguard; strap pins and neck plate are still totally stock. (Black finish, alder body etc...)"[/i] The new neck really does marry perfectly with the body, they sound superb together, it really works! Jon Shuker has done a brilliant job!!
  21. I got this very recently on a trade thinking 'I really fancy a nice Jazz' and nice it is! It's so lovely to play and sounds superb, really growly, that superb 70's honk from the bridge p/up too. Tried it at a practice earlier this week and was really impressed with the sound! What I really need however is a fretless Jazz and this is far too nice to leave in it's bag for special occasions as my Lakland 5'er gets the regular 'workaday' use... The following description is from McGraham (previous and first owner) "[i]It was originally an actual Fender Geddy Lee model Jazz bass, the body; control plate; electronics; pickguard; strap pins and neck plate are still totally stock. (Black finish, alder body etc...) The new (Shuker) neck is identical in shape, profile, nut width, fret size, blocks, binding, scale length, etc (even down to the degree of gloss and tinting on the neck, the original is a vintage tint somewhere between matte and gloss, not fully one or the other - Shuker cloned it perfectly) except for the following differences: - 21 frets not 20 - so it gives the highest note as an E rather than an Eb as on a normal 20 fret jazz bass - 16" radius - flatter radius so bends don't fret out - graphite reinforcement - haven't needed to adjust the neck once... all the comfort of the original geddy neck, none of the fuss = epic win. - slightly fuller shoulders, so slightly more D-like neck profile rather than uber shallow C. - 3 over 1 tuner arrangement rather than 4 inline - this was to reduce the overall length of the bass and get it to sit better on the body (the original one was too neck heavy for my style of playing). - The Geddy signature was traced and lasered onto the new headstock rather than leave it blank Mr Shuker also made a ramp in matching gloss tinted maple that pressure fits inbetween the pickups and works rather nicely actually (my first time with a ramp and I kinda like it). Other improvements made: Badass bridge was swapped out for a Schaller bridge that is extremely adjustable (from 22mm spacing to 14/15mm). [/i][color=#0000ff](New Schaller 2000 4S bridge about £100)[/color] [i]Hipshot ultralites tuners Pickups swapped out for DiMarzio Model J's - epic epic pickups. They sound great through anything. [color=#0000ff](New Dimarzio model J pickups also about £100)[/color] Control setup to have a master volume, rotary pickup selector and a tone as opposed to two volumes and a tone.[/i]" There are a few dings and scrapes (nothing out of the ordinary for a 9-ish year old bass). The worst is through to the wood on the bottom curve near the strap button (see pics) and another smaller one adjacent, a couple of other minor marks and some very slight buckle rash on the rear and a tiny indented mark in the lacquer on the back of the neck which I don't notice when playing as it's higher up than my thumb sits on the back of the neck. Only other slight issue of note is that the strap button near the bridge has been moved higher up the bass at one point and there are 2 strap button holes so I've put a second strap button in there a bit like you get with a status so you can choose your balance point down there. This IS a players bass and not a museum piece (and has a couple of scars to prove it), it plays superbly and sounds brilliant. I listened to the lastest Rush DVD again recently and the sound is very reminiscent when played through my Genz shuttle! Comes with a rather decent rockbag. £[s]650[/s] 550 + shipping (am happy for buyers to arrange their own courier to ensure they get the best price) Would prefer collection but could post if need be... Offers and/or trades for a nice fretless considered (preferrably Jazz but not MIM though) important bit is the pics so without further ado... [media]http://www.flickr.com/photos/andy_dye/sets/72157629542231959/[/media]
  22. I snagged a nearly new NS Designs NXT4 for £450 last summer and it does a very pleasing upright approximation, not quite there compared to my mate's £3k acoustic upright but really close and with a fishman platinum pro preamp it gets real close through a pa...I believe that if I change the strings to some proper upright ones the sound improves again too...
  23. Yet another successful swap here...my geetar amp for his Geddy Jazz, a very pleasant time was had while we nattered about music and all sorts of other stuff, top chap to deal with, integriteee!
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