Bigwan
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Stop bumping this you fiend! It's too HOT! Seriously though anyone after a jazz bass that's a little different this is the machine for you. Crazy flexible. My RBV (currently in the post to Nathan) was the best sounding and most flexible passive bass I've played by a country mile. Only parted with it as I'd no need for the 5th string and it was kind of getting in the way. Mr Beck knew what he was doing with his design for these basses for sure. I'll have a 4 string one of these days! -
[attachment=11175:feat_4770_full_lg.jpg] I'll just throw the cat among the pigeons with this:
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[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='239290' date='Jul 14 2008, 04:49 PM']Update: Apparently the kiwi inlay is in and looks good, so the top will be going on shortly. Jon says the bass is likely to be finished in the next 4 weeks! [/quote] 4 weeks He told me that his build time was 12 - 20 weeks when I put down my deposit... on the 6th November... that makes it 37 weeks by my count! To say I can't wait to get my hands on it is an understatement! Jon's a great guy to deal with, but his timing estimates leave a bit to be desired!
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[quote name='NJE' post='246021' date='Jul 23 2008, 12:44 PM']Its on its way to a loving home as I am sure my Stingray will be it will be sad to see her go but i know its for the greater good. I am actually getting a bit upset.......god I bet even wife swopping isn't this emotional. Thanks[/quote] I'll take good care of it Nathan. Always wanted a Stingray 4. Loved the sound of the Stingray 5 I had, but couldn't get along with the string spacing...
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If I recall correctly most T-basses have that pickup combination, but the extra pickup is a dummy coil for hum cancelling (usually hidden by the pickguard)... as usual I could be wrong... it happened once... I think it was a Tuesday... Edit: Damn - just beaten to it!
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[quote name='silverfoxnik' post='244630' date='Jul 21 2008, 05:52 PM']Good luck with the Roscoe Beck V! I've got one and I love it but they seem to have divided opinion on here recently... Nice Warwick by the way..[/quote] Yeah... I'd be keeping mine if I had use for the B string and didn't have a Shuker coming. A 'ray will come in much more useful to be honest (altough a bongo 4HH or Beck VI are on my hit list!)...
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Still here or sold?
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Oh balls... I've already agreed a trade for my Roscoe Beck 5 string or I'd have to put it back up for sale to get my mits on this... Oh well. Must have been fate.
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Another wee bump
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Considering a few offers. Anyone happen to have a bongo 4HH? And BUMP!
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Hi Guys, I recently received this lovely bass from Mr. Russ but have found it's playing second fiddle to my 4 string basses. Try as i might I just have no need for the 5th string at the minute and have a custom 6 string Shuker (madness or what!) due shortly which will cover me for any B string work I need. Pics on Mr. Russ's thread (hope he doesn't mind me using them). [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=20252&hl=roscoe"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...2&hl=roscoe[/url] Proper jazz string spacing (19mm at bridge but adjustable if required), wide assymetrical neck (very comfy) and the most flexible range of sounds from a passive bass that I've ever heard. To save on shipping I didn't take the case when I traded for the bass so it won't include a case (but I ship things extra secure!). Will consider trades, preferably with cash my way, but only for 4 string basses I'm afraid (would ideally like the 4 string version of this bass but I know they're hard to come by). No Warwicks or Lakland JOs I'm afraid - have excellent examples of each. Would prefer a straight sale if possible. I know things are tight at the minute but I'm after £700 plus shipping. If I don't get it then it'll just stay here until things improve. Cheers Ian *** On hold for Nathan. Should be leaving these shores tomorrow at the latest!
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[quote name='salapatrakis' post='234479' date='Jul 7 2008, 08:51 PM']Hi I'm selling a Epifani UL310 which is in excelent cosmetic and working condition. I'm asking for 600 pounds. Also, I'm selling a Markbass LM II. It's only 5 months old and it is in excelent condition. It comes in original box with manual. I'm asking for 420 pounds. Both prices include shipping within UK. If you can come to collect them, I'll let them go for less. Of course you are very welcome to come and check the equipment. All the best, Jordan[/quote] PM'd you
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I'd go as far as a bridge change and maybe a new set of pickups and electronics. As has been said, Yammies are decent basses so really it's up to you. Either of those upgrades could make the difference. Start with the cheapest though!
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[quote name='P-T-P' post='232664' date='Jul 4 2008, 01:17 PM']Could be, any pics?[/quote] Hopefully Russ doesn't mind me using his pics. [attachment=10413:clip_image001.jpg][attachment=10414:clip_image002.jpg][attachment=10419:clip_image 007.jpg][attachment=10418:clip_image006.jpg][attachment=10416:clip_image004.jpg][attachment=10415:cli p_image003.jpg][attachment=10417:clip_image005.jpg]
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[quote name='ped' post='232531' date='Jul 4 2008, 11:18 AM']I know what you mean, but most decent venues will have monitors which the band will be able to hear you from anyway.[/quote] I must never have played a decent venue then! Do you just monitor yourself or do you do the whole band from the mixer? I might give monitoring myself a go at band practice next week just to see how it goes (I have a Johnson J-station and a set of bose tri-port in-ears that I could use just for the purposes of experimentation).
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Any interest in a Roscoe Beck V? Love this bass but have always wanted a nice JO5 to compliment my JO4!
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I'd love to go the in-ear monitoring route, but the rest of the band wouldn't be too keen I don't think. I couldn't really see me doing it on my own as it's just something else to carry as I'd still need an amp for them to hear me. They're all for 'quite on stage, let the PA do the work' but just won't go the whole hog... If it were up to me we'd be gigging with an electronic drum kit, 3 pods and in ears all the way!
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[quote name='ped' post='200223' date='May 16 2008, 10:25 AM']We should start an IEM club... Why do people bother with rigs on stage, eh? ;0)[/quote] Hi Ped, I believe UB40's bass player (name escapes me right now) had something similar to the pleasure board built. Details are in a (fairly) recent BGM interview. Maybe cheaper than a pleasure board?
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No probs. Have a bump! -
Bag End S15d Still Available .and Aguilar gs112 SOLD
Bigwan replied to geoffbassist's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
PM'd you re the aggie. -
Would you be willing to ship this cab?
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[quote name='Josh' post='229508' date='Jun 30 2008, 09:59 AM']That thought has crossed my mind, it would have to be the right one, no Monarchs, but very maybe a Emperor or Emperor 2, I'd be champing at the bit if this one hadn't sold: Though from reading in recent threads regarding Fodera, they do seem to be way over-priced and not exactly living up to the hype, but ah well I'd have to play one for myself. I just wish there was a UK retailer with more stock of MTD and Fodera and other higher end brands like Ken Smith, and thus is also another reason why I'm really considering the 535, due to them not being all that common, it would probally be a long time before I saw one at a good price again.[/quote] That's been sold for a long time. That's flat out the best bass I've ever played. But then it'd have to be at that price!
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I seriosly doubt you'll be dissappointed either way! For me I love Laklands and love jazz basses, so it'd be tough for me to decide between the two. As has been said before you'd have to do a side-by-side to really make your mind up...
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Hey Ped, Did you get a chance to try this yet? Ian