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Linus27

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  1. [quote name='Musicman20' post='976875' date='Oct 4 2010, 11:35 AM']I think in this climate it will hold its value for a definite. With it being one of the last German-made cersions, I doubt you'd lose anything. If the bass market has a u-turn, you might make a little on it in a few years, but at the moment it is flooded. Is a Ray fretless on your list? [/quote] Cool, thanks for the info Gareth. I kind of suspected that and not really sure if the value will go up that much anyway. As you say, it will probably just stay stable. I would love a fretless ray. I've asked on the EBMM forum if they have any plans for a Classic fretless ray but nothing confirmed yet If I let my heart rule at the moment, I would sell all my fretted basses and get fretless ones but thankfully my head is a little stronger. I've just bought a wonderful Fender CIJ 62 RI fretless Jazz but I think long term, I would love a tobacco sunburst fretless ray, just like Pino has
  2. I have a beautiful passive Warwick Corvette Standard in Ash. It is one of the last German made models before they shipped production to Korea. As Warwick no longer make the German standard Corvette, do you think that my bass will hold its value or even go up in value and become more sought after? I’m toying with the idea of selling it as I don’t need it but don’t want to sell it if it’s worth hanging onto.
  3. [quote name='fede162162' post='975463' date='Oct 2 2010, 10:03 PM']I will poste some pictures soon, anyway mine has the fender-like headstock. Then my tone control is a mod. Quite interesting though, but I think I'll bring it back to the standard, I'm just too used like that. Great instrument, I had a Sadowsky before this ESP, the Sad is a wonderful axe, but it hasn't got the vintage grunt and vibe the ESP 400 has![/quote] Excellent, I really can't wait to see the pictures. If your one does have a headstock exactly like a Fender then you have one of the rarer ones that were only intended for the European and Japanese market. Mine also has this headstock and only two other people on here do also. I actually changed my pickups to Barts and it sounds incredible. My bass has seen a lot of action, gigs, tours, recording so its quiet roadworn but I will never part with it. Really look forward to seeing your pictures.
  4. [quote name='bubinga5' post='974975' date='Oct 2 2010, 01:30 PM']what full frontal nude shots? [/quote] Don't think its wise I post them here but google is your friend
  5. I think Jamiroquai is basically Jay Kay's project. Who he has in the project is up to him. The same way that Simple Minds now is basically Jim Kerr and Charlie Birchill. The other musicians could be anyne and just make up the band. Funnily enough, there is another band called Ex Simple Minds which is Derek Forbes, Mick McNeil and the original drummer.
  6. [quote name='bubinga5' post='974939' date='Oct 2 2010, 01:03 PM']QUOTE>> there's a couple of small fun bags there to have a play on..... erm possibly....this also...QUOTE>>When I look at Cheryl Crow I see only 2things lacking...............TITS[/quote] Well, I only said the first quote, as a jokey response to the second quote which was done by somebody else. Judging by the rather raunchy photoshoots that Miss Crow does, including the full frontal nude shots, I'm sure she would be rather pleased that her breats are a topic of discussion.
  7. [quote name='risingson' post='974719' date='Oct 1 2010, 11:25 PM']Tell me about it. If sexism screams one thing it's complete insecurity. I've always been a fan of Sheryl Crow, she's a great writer.[/quote] Is that a dig at me?
  8. Not really sure if I can add anything to the topic but I'll go with it anyway. I hope I don't offend anyone. 99% of the 23 years of my playing has been originals. In fact, that was the done thing where as now I get the impression that cover/tribute bands is now the done thing. In Surrey/Hampshire/London in the 90's, the live music scene was massive. Camden was buzzing with things like the Camden Crawl, NME Brats etc and all bands were originals. I was gigging up and down the country at least 3 times a week, ranging from clubs and pubs to Uni's and festivals, playing original music, to big audiences as well as our own fans. We even played live of some radio shows pre being signed. We eventually got signed and did the whole band, album, touring thing, also playing gigs to thousands Anyway, I am now 40 and no real band as such. I did join one briefly but generally struggled to find anyone wanting to do good original music. I also found it really hard to get gigs. It seems the whole scene has turned on its head which for me with my background I find very sad. I have done a couple of gigs depping for a good U2 tribute band which was fun but to be honest, despite being one of my favourite bands, I found the whole thing anti-creative and boring. The musicians were great and the crowds were well up for it but despite loving most of the songs, having no creative or emotional input into the bass lines or songs was rather dull. Probably because I have been so spoilt writing original material with a fair amount of sucess. I am still looking for an original group but for me and at my age, I feel my best bet is something a bit more mature, for example backing a very good solo artist who writes there own songs. Somebody with a beautiful voice and wonderful melodies. Saying that, thats even hard to find. There is a small bonus. I am working on a studio project, playing fretless bass, writing an album of original music. Its totally creative and amazing fun. However, I do know that this is generally un-usual. I'm lucky that I have achieved a lot musically from original bands, including making a living so if it ended now then I count myself very lucky. However, I do still have the passion to keep doing it but it seems a lot of others my age have given up or moved onto wanting to make money. For me it was never ever about the money and always about being creative. It has crossed my mind about starting a tribute band but it would have to be something quite different. Maybe something like an A-ha, Sade, Bjork, or even an early Elvis when he was young. However, the whole concept of covers is very alien or un-natural for me and no real idea if it would work. I would love to do a Jazz trio/quartet but then I can't play Jazz for toffee
  9. [quote name='Doctor J' post='974610' date='Oct 1 2010, 09:04 PM']You just couldn't let it lie [/quote] HAHAHA when I was typing it I thought it sounded a bit smug (not intentional either) but I thought, nah, it won't get taken that way
  10. [quote name='BassNovice' post='973689' date='Oct 1 2010, 10:53 AM']When I look at Cheryl Crow I see only 2things lacking...............TITS[/quote] Oh I don't know, there's a couple of small fun bags there to have a play on It's not like she is totally lacking.
  11. I have an ESP 400 series Jazz and your problem is not standard. The controls should be just like any other Jazz with no centre indents. By the way, amazing choice of bass. I have had one for 21 years and its the only bass I would never part with. By the way, please post some piccies as the model sent to Europe has a different head stock so it would be good to see what one you have.
  12. Bought a lovely Fender CIJ 1962 RI Jazz for Terry. Item was as decribed and beautifully set up. Packaging was totally amazing and very secure. Will have no problem buying from him again in the future. Many thanks Terry for everything.
  13. [quote name='dave_bass5' post='968294' date='Sep 26 2010, 12:29 PM']As soon as i saw this add i thought of PM'ing you about it. Good luck with it.[/quote] Thanks Dave, I was on this quicker than a something thats really quick The fretless album I am recording is coming along really well. We have about 7 complete songs in a rough un-mixed state. I am going to record all the bass again with this bass and my ESP when it comes back with the fretless neck. As soon as I have something you can listen to, I send it your way.
  14. Wooohooo this baby's mine. So can't wait to get it and record the fretless album.
  15. I've been trying to find out when a Japanese Fender Jazz has been made and what spec it has. The serial number is Q060288 and says Crafted in Japan underneath it. This info is at the bass of the neck. According to the various Fender website, it says (CIJ) Q + 5 DIGITS 2002-2004 or (MIJ) Q + 6 DIGITS 1993-1994. As it says Crafted in Japan on the base of the neck I would assume that this is what it is from 2002 -2004. However, it says with 5 digits and if you include the first 0 of Q060288 then thats 6 digits. So do I count this first digit or is the bass a Made in Japan from 1993-1994? Also, if the bass is a Crafted in Japan from 2002-2004, will this have the US pickups? I imagine that if its a Made In Japan from 1993-1994 then they won't be US pickups? Very confused
  16. I will certainly give you a good offer on the Warwick but it will be in about 10 years time I'm afraid
  17. That Streamer is totally beautiful. Stunning. If I had no basses now and was buying from new I would have it. Simply beautiful and all the reasons why I adore the look of Warwick's. Have a bump on me.
  18. [quote name='ahpook' post='962500' date='Sep 20 2010, 06:18 PM']don't use the word 'retard' - it's not nice. use a grown-up british word like 'shithead' or 'f**kwit"[/quote] I think w*&%*r is the best choice for a british insult.
  19. Shameless request to say, if anyone has a Warwick Corvette Standard in Bubinga that they want to sell, then please let me know. Active or passive is fine but has to be 4 string, fretless and Bubinga.
  20. [quote name='merello' post='959830' date='Sep 17 2010, 07:40 PM']You call me an ahso?!?! [/quote]
  21. [quote name='merello' post='959805' date='Sep 17 2010, 07:11 PM']ps - I forgot I started this thread![/quote] Ah so its your fault then
  22. [quote name='budget bassist' post='958813' date='Sep 16 2010, 09:07 PM']Nope, and at that price, I'm not even remotely interested.[/quote] To be honest, I know exactly how you feel, plus its not German
  23. [quote name='tom1946' post='958454' date='Sep 16 2010, 03:49 PM']Well you're right there It's definately yellow, no doubt about it. COME ON! WE'VE GOT THE COLOUR SORTED OUT, LET'S GET IT SOLD [/quote] Can I just check first if the yellow has a hint of honeysuckle or more of a splash of bluebell?
  24. [quote name='munkonthehill' post='958360' date='Sep 16 2010, 02:26 PM']2 pages on whether it's blonde or butterscotch!!!! Bet you wish you hadn't bothered now Tom hahahahaha[/quote] These things are important, Blondes are so much more fun
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