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Bigwan
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[quote name='Merton' timestamp='1402128539' post='2470228'] Gorgeous bass, cracking price, these Finns are brilliant GLWTS [/quote] Just agreed to buy your old Graft Recurve 5 last night or I'd be interested in this myself! Can't speak for the 4 string versions, but the 33" scale 5 string is LOVELY! This would be a bargain at twice the price! -
[quote name='bassman344' timestamp='1401797231' post='2466910'] It is indeed the 33" graft. The B is excellent for the 33" scale. I've played short scale basses where the E was awful and almost impossible to get anything other than flubalubalub from. For what I'm playing it just feels so nice with such little effort needed it's incredible. Pups are great for being passive, can't wait til my new one is ready but this will need to go to fund the final payment for it. Pics as follows in the sunshine for a change today. [/quote] This one is currently sat in my living room - Michael/bassman344 was kind enough to let me take it on trial with a view to buying it (and me supposed to be having a clear out!). I suspect he won't be getting it back, and if my 2 year old would ever go to sleep I could confirm it for sure!
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Those knurled sections shouldn't be protruding above the body surface. Perhaps look at pressing them in again and securing them with some sort of adhesive. I'd epoxy them in if it was mine. I was trying to flatten out the neck on one of my basses the other day in preparation for levelling the frets and it took at least a full turn and a half on the trussrod so 2 1/4 turns over a week sounds like it could take a bit more. Try assisting the neck by pulling it in to back bow while adjusting the rod.
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Anyone done much research into the Focusrite iTrack Dock? Looks pretty nice, but definitely more recording biased...
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Nurse, tablets for Mr. Coulter please... And bring the paper towels, he's made an awful mess... Seriously... Beautiful bass. I wish I could afford this, I'd have it in a shot! -
[quote name='bassman344' timestamp='1401743823' post='2466515'] I've an uber graft J 5 string ordered. It's due in September and I can't wait. Has all I like in the spec. none of what I don't like I've already got an ACG 5 string I'm thinking of selling on at the minute if anyone is looking a bargain as I'm committed to becoming a one bass man. I haven't decided fully yet but if anyone is interested it might convince me. . . . . Pic here below of bass considering for sale. [/quote] If I remember correctly from perusing Alan's website, that graft is 33" scale. How's the B on it?
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The uber graft 5 in faded black on his site at the minute is rather lush...
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[quote name='4-string-thing' timestamp='1401655137' post='2465624'] My latest purchase, stands me at £70 so far! [/quote] Very tempted by one of those HBs... And the equivalent 70s style jazz... Must remember I'm thinning the herd...
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And replied Martin
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Another little nudge for this one...
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[quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1401268385' post='2461751'] I don't get people's problem with the OC-2 tracking, I often successfully have it tracking down to A at gigs. With a P-bass though, so nice and solid, round input. Si [/quote] Agreed, my most recent and favourite octave pedal was the Chord OC-50 (yes the very cheap one) which is an OC-2 in different clothes. It tracked reliably to low G, and not just on a momentary note. Tested it with long sustained notes too with no wobble for a LONG time into the note's decay... Much better than any others I tried, some costing 4 or 5 times what the Chord cost me.
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They're all YMMV those opinion things... Having said that, I won't even venture an opinion typically, unless I have 1st hand experience of X vs Y, preferably X experienced in close succession to Y at that. There are a few pieces of gear I sing the praises of to anyone who will listen (notably preferring an Orange Terror over a Genz Streamliner and an Ibanez ATK over a Stingray, Lakland being the most comfy 5 string neck I've played, Squier SQ and CV basses being awesome) but it's just my experience.
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[quote name='pete.young' timestamp='1401266429' post='2461729'] A good alternative would be the second-hand Puma 2x12 that's in the For Sale forum at the moment. [/quote] A big +1 to that having owned one myself for a while. Absolutely first class combo.
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[quote name='jassbass' timestamp='1401215707' post='2461372'] Still for sale?thanx [/quote] Yeah still here!
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Lakland all the way, and I'd say that even if I wasn't selling one... Shameless plug... Most comfortable 5 string neck I've found, and for your budget any of the Skyline models should be available on the used market. I think you may have just missed the spalted maple 55-01 that was here for £425 the other day... Also, try to find a Cort Josh Paul/Elrick 5 if you can. Usually go for less than the Lakland Skylines, with similar hardware/pickups and made in the same Korean factory (although not assembled in the USA like Skylines).
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That's a lot of bass for the money. Although it's entirely subjective, Laklands have the most comfy 5 string neck I've found.
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[quote name='bassman344' timestamp='1400834055' post='2457312'] Nice bass, I've always admired these but never played one. My young cub is looking for a fiver and something like this would be a possibility. Needs to sell his current four string first though. GLWTS [/quote] Feel free to drop round for a noodle on it some time. I'll get the hobnobs in!
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Bump for more trade and delivery options!
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The clear out continues! Here we have my Indonesian- made 55-02 Deluxe. Unfortunately this rather lovely bass doesn't get the attention it deserves - I'm not playing much these days (busy job and 2 kids under 2 1/2), and when I do I reach for my u-bass. Sunburst, quilted maple top, rosewood board, Lakland pickups and LH3 preamp. It's in really good condition. The only flaws worth mentioning, apart from minor swirling and a few uncapturable little scratches, are a little dent on the edge of the fretboard (see pictures), and 2 manufacturing faults - the fret slot next to the dent has had some filling from what looks like an errant saw cut while slotting the board, and while buffing, the finish around the neck bolts has worn through. As I say, tiny faults but I like to be as accurate as possible in my ads. I don't currently have a hard case for the bass but will source one for shipping purposes at the asking price of £700 uk shipping included. If you're happy to have the bass shipped sans case with the neck off then we can knock some off that. I would add that I'm prepared to take a ferry journey to hand deliver the bass to Stranraer, Carnryan or Troon for the asking price for any Scottish Basschatters that may be interested. Only items I'm looking for in trade are octave pedals, a POD x3 or an iPad Air/mini with retina display and cash my way. Pics - http://s38.photobucket.com/user/Bigwan2062/library/55-02%20Deluxe Have a nice day!
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Really looking forward to seeing the completed article!
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Fender Precision '55 relic project SOLD!!
Bigwan replied to lawriemacmillan's topic in Basses For Sale
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Pearl Octave circuit in these. Very like an OC2. Nice pedal.