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Rick's Fine '52

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  1. Sitting in my pants type bump, whilst playing this amazing bass, actually, thinking about it, I've probably just devalued it right there!!!
  2. What do we think of this? [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/270912650043?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_500wt_1202"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/270912650043?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_500wt_1202[/url] I mean £12k for a battle worn, ’64 with non-original parts is to say the least, pushing it. I mean NKR who are a shop, and known for top pricing of instruments, although they normally have top quality gear, have a gorgeous one at £8250, which means privately you’d expect to pay £6k. This has over half the paint missing from the back, and lots on the front, which is fine, and adds mojo, and shows it’s a great player, but also reduces the price. Described as having ‘some paintwear on the back’..........really? He then says the bass is ‘completely un messed around with’, but then says it has a replaced treble pot. It clearly also has missing thumbrest and covers, but more obvious, it has a badass bridge, which isn’t even mentioned (?), which could be face-fixed or even routed?! If you thought you had a 12k bass, surely you’d take the neck off to take the all-important pics? You can get a Mint ’62, or 9/10 nick stack knob for this price. I think 3-4k is more appropriate.
  3. I've traded a couple of things on here, without any problem, and i've bought and sold on eBay too, again with no real problems, and most were foreign purchases. The down side of ebay is the double fee's. I've no problem with eBay fee's (They are a business after all, and you can't question the coverage the item gets with their service), they have a maximum £40 fee on items in the thousands which is good. However, i do resent them getting another set of fee's via Paypal (eBay owned), when someone buys your gear, although its a users choice of course. The best part of basschat though, for me anyway, is the contacts i've made, of some fab folk, people who, for the most part, genuinly know their stuff (A truly rare thing, even most 'experts' in guitar shops are very lacking in my experience!), good advice on all manner of subjects, and some humour thrown in. No-one takes things too seriously, or gets overly personal (There have been moments i've seen! ), or offensive etc, and my knowledge, and friendships have both increased to the good. Only negative is that i probably spend too much time on here, than is reasonable!! Thanks to you all, for at least keeping me away from the sh*te bright box in the corner of the room!!
  4. "No acoustic players out there", style bump?
  5. [quote name='REDLAWMAN' timestamp='1329474241' post='1542914'] I really fancy this, but your 'bumps' are so entertaining, I'd miss them terribly... [/quote] Thanks Redlawman, I don't think it will be around much longer, currently in negotiations, sorry to disappoint!! How's Truro?? Beautiful part of the country!
  6. Time to sell my acoustic amp. I've been using this, very occasionally at home only, with my Takamine acoustic bass. Its an incredible amp, and far too good for me, and it never gets used. Its as new, still has the fx library inlay that lays on top. Brown tolex, wheat cloth, vintage metal logo. 160W New price (RRP), if you can find one is £1100. I can't find one available anywhere on the web. Yours for £[s]495[/s] [color=#ff0000]425[/color], offers or trades welcome, if they're sensible of course! Rare in the UK Comes with copy of manual. The blurb is below, copied from Musicians Friend, I've copied it all, as its far too technical for me, although very simple to use, regular knobs control the basics, then there are 99 digital pre-set effects, which are remarkably effective, just press the number effect you want. Programme your favourite 4 effects, for instant activation. Can be used with a footswitch, although I've never needed it. Can't say enough about how good this is, no need for pedals, this does it all. It works with electric basses too, not just acoustics, although thats what its designed for. Seperate channels and inputs for microphones. This is a pro rig, and not to be confused with the Acoustasonic 30 or Junior. Easily big enough to gig with. Here's the pics, the blurb is at the end of this thread. This is a big amp, so collection preferred. [attachment=100062:P3270058.JPG] [attachment=100063:acoustasonic2.jpg] [attachment=100064:acoustasonic1.jpg] Blurb that tells it all really. [left]The Serious Guitarist's Acoustic Amp[/left] [left][color=#333333][font=Arial, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]Fender currently has a whole line of acoustic amps on the market and most recently they've brought out their [b]big[/b] boy: the Acoustasonic Pro, an amp made for professionals and other serious guitarists. What makes this amp "Pro?" In a word, lots. Aside from its cool Fender "tolex/wheat" looks, this acoustic amplifier has among its many attributes built-in stereo digital-effects processors, an XLR Out jack for sending a signal to a PA mixer or recording console, and - my favorite feature - a full 80 watts per channel, so you can really crank the bejeezus out of your acoustic. You want to compete with an electric-guitar player onstage? This amp has enough wattage to vaporize that turkey. Now, on to the features of this multi-faceted amplifier.[/size][/font][/color][/left] [left][color=#333333][font=Arial, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]The Acoustasonic Pro is a two-channel amp that's set up to have one channel dedicated to your instrument (guitar or other stringed instrument, like mandolin, banjo, or violin) and the other either as a vocal channel (it has an XLR In jack) or a second channel for your stereo guitar. Channel 1 features a Gain (volume) knob, along with a 3-band EQ, Channel Send/Return knobs for dialing in just the right amount of effects, Fender's String Dynamics control (more on that later), and a pair of Feedback Notch controls to zap feedback frequencies between 63Hz and 825Hz right off the planet. Channel 2 has all the same controls, minus the String Dynamics and Feedback Notch.[/size][/font][/color][/left] [left][color=#333333][font=Arial, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3][b]Specs:[/b] 160 Watts stereo (80x80) Two independent channels Gain, treble, mid, bass, EFX send, EFX return, master volume, instrument and Low-Z inputs 2 x 8" Speakers & high frequency horn Dual notch filters String dynamics Stereo RCA inputs with level control, attack control, tuner out and mute Balanced Line Out Stereo master EFX loop Mono instrument channel EFX loop 4 button footswitch included Weight: 45 lbs, Size: 18" high x 24" wide x 12" deep[/size][/font][/color][/left] [left][color=#333333][font=Arial, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]The String Dynamics control is a groovy little circuit that really helps alleviate the nasty tones generated by popular piezo-acoustic pickups. When you adjust the Attack and String Dynamics knobs in tandem, you can rein in a lot of the harsh, trebly tones of piezos. I have a solidbody acoustic-electric that's highly prone to annoying tones, but this system really warmed it up, taking off the trebly high-end and giving the guitar's tone more warmth and body than ever. Leave it to Fender to not only join the acoustic-amp fray but come up with a feature that dynamically improves the sound of their amps. Now, everybody else in the market has to play catch-up to this highly useful feature.[/size][/font][/color][/left] [left][color=#333333][font=Arial, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]Other front-panel features on the amp include a Master volume and a Phase button to reverse the phase of the amp by 180º, thereby elimating certain feedback frequencies. But wait-there's more! You also get an Aux Level knob and a pair of phono jacks (stereo), so you can plug in an external device like a cassette, CD, or DAT player to accompany your live music. This is great if you do solo gigs and want to make your own backing tracks. On the back panel, there's also that XLR Out and two effects loops: one just for Channel 1 (instrument) and another universal loop that affects both channels.[/size][/font][/color][/left] [left][color=#333333][font=Arial, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]That's certainly a lot of features, but that ain't all. The Acoustasonic's effects processor is a fairly powerful processor containing 99 presets, including a bevy of reverbs, echoes, choruses, flanges, tremoloes, and more. They're good quality, too, especially the reverbs, which are good for coffeehouse work. Another cool aspect of this processor is a set of programmable pushbuttons on the front panel to bring up four presets at the touch of a finger. Great idea.[/size][/font][/color][/left] [left][color=#333333][font=Arial, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]You should, however, be aware that the presets are non-editable. Some may see this as a negative, but I take the reverse position. By and large, guitarists don't edit effects as much as keyboardists do, hence the simplicity of this approach. If that bothers you or you have a very discerning ear, by all means, plug your favorite processor into one of the effects loops. But my guess is that most performing acoustic guitarists will be more than happy with the internal presets and their straightforward operation. And here's the topper: You can have one effect on your guitar channel and another on your vocal channel. The Acoustasonic Pro's processor has 20 presets to broaden your options for either output. Presets 79-81 give you Small Room reverbs on the guitar and Vocal Reverbs on the mic. Clever stuff.[/size][/font][/color][/left] [left][color=#333333][font=Arial, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]So how does it all sound? Incredible. These powerful tone-shaping controls, in combination with the 80-watt-per side power amp (160 watts stereo) and pair of 8-inch speakers (with a single piezo horn), make for an almost religious experience. Acoustic players who have long been shackled to mics on stands or crappy internal pickup systems will find playing through this amp a liberating experience, especially when combined with a modern acoustic-electric guitar. I tested it with a Godin Duet nylon-string and a Carvin steel-string, and was humbled by the tones I heard. No, I won't compare it to the tone created by a great solid-top acoustic and an expensive condenser mic. Still, for live work, I can't think of a better system that not only increases an acoustic's volume but gives the guitarist a tremendous range of control of over tone, feedback, and digital effects. And it's all in one box. Just plug your guitar in and you're ready to gig just about anywhere, be it a club or your living room. No question, this Acoustasonic earns it's "Pro" moniker everytime you plug in.[/size][/font][/color][/left] [left][color=#333333][font=Arial, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3]Price: $1,500 [/size][/font][/color][/left] [left][size=4][color=#333333][font=Arial, Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif](NOT MY PRICE OBVIOUSLY, THIS IS FROM THE REVIEW!!!), I'm looking for £495...ish[/font][/color][/size][/left]
  7. [quote name='silddx' timestamp='1329136143' post='1537535'] He told me he's sold hundreds He wanted me to prove they were were wrong before sending me a correct set too! [/quote] Oh dear! Some people probably just thought they were nice patterns, and had no idea of the whole roman numerals concept, you know what schools are like these days, too busy teaching about political correctness, and health and safety to worry about maths and history etc!!
  8. [quote name='silddx' timestamp='1328454572' post='1527240'] Ha Ha, I see he still has a picture of the wrong ones [/quote] Thats brilliant!! I wonder how many nuggets are out there with these actually applied like that!!! Made my morning!!
  9. [quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1329051041' post='1536435'] So, I currently have a Yamaha TRB1005 which is absolutely great. However, I very rarely ever feel the need to use the low 'B' and long term I think I want to go back to 4 strings. In addition, I'm coming to realise that all my favourite bass players---Andy Rourke, Mike Mills, James Jamerson, Matt Freeman, plus others---are all precision players and so I am tempted to go down that route. The thing is, I like guitars to be slightly quirky and precisions are...well....a bit dull, aesthetically speaking. Well, except the 50s ones, they're pretty cool... So my question is---whats out there in terms of Precision basses, but with a twist? I don't want anything that is totally "out there"---I'm thinking classic styling but with some updates, eg the precision equivalent of an Aerodyne jazz bass (which, I guess,fits the bill since its a PJ...). [/quote] You need a '58 Custom Shop Relic, vintage vibe, raised A pickups for the growl when needed, coolest combo Leo ever came up with; 3-tone sunburst, maple neck, gold anodized guard. Actually, thinking about it, I have one for sale, it's a bargain too!! [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/159886-fender-precision-custom-shop-relic-1958-mint-all-case-candy-price-drop/"]http://basschat.co.uk/topic/159886-fender-precision-custom-shop-relic-1958-mint-all-case-candy-price-drop/[/url]
  10. [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1328995613' post='1535926'] what even that Jazz???????????? really? [/quote] Yep, although I'd like to keep the pair together if possible, would be a shame to split them up!!
  11. Saturday bumpiness for an amazing bass at this price!!
  12. Agree with comments above. nearly £1500 is top money i think, but it's certainly an £1100++ guitar. Certainly worth punting it at this price though, as they so rarely show up. Regards quality of build, components, playability, and sound, as Luke above hints at, there isn't much around thats better than these early ones. My two are fabulous, and I'd be very sorry to part with them, although i would at that price!!
  13. Greetings Jon, I lived in Melbourne for 5 years a while ago now though, very nice (Not as nice as Blighty, but nice!! ) Welcome to basschat, have fun.
  14. [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1328828676' post='1533549'] I'll take you up on that last bit if you want [/quote]
  15. [quote name='Hutton' timestamp='1328825192' post='1533456'] The current retail price is in the region of £1700. So if I understand the market correctly and used AV resissues go for £700 then a seller is expected to take a 60% hit give or take a couple of percentage points. Now I know after having done the maths. Thankyou. [/quote] Its about the same for a custom shop instrument. My '58 Precision Relic, when released in 2005, had a RRP of $3999, which at the time was about £3300, I'm sure no-one ever paid that much for one, even brand new though. I'm now struggling to sell it for £1400!!! Most things depreciate massively in the first 12-24 months, then stay the same. AVRI's have been around the same price for a few years now, and CS Relics have also been around the £1500 mark for a few years. Likewise Made In Japan Jazz basses or P's have been the same price for 10 years now.
  16. They have to be the most blinged-up pickups ever though!
  17. [quote name='Hutton' timestamp='1328818156' post='1533270'] Sorry to still disagree and be the lone voice here. If a basschatter, or anyone for that matter, has a mint example of an AV reissue, how much of a percentage hit are they expected to take if they wish to sell? The answer to this will perhaps help me to come in line with current thinking. [/quote] I don't know what the current retail price is for one (Someone suggested £1500 earlier in the thread), but a used one, sold privately, normally go's for around £700 for a late 80's or newer issue, you do the Math! (An '82 V00 serial version will be much more of course, as people will always pay more for a very early Fullerton reissue with a couple, or even three 0's in the number!)
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