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Its a Legend if its the same one I tried. Was in there before Christmas trying out a GK Fusion and it was the only 5 they had in so I used it. It needed setting up a bit - but looked and sounded great. A lot of bass for the money.
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Yes they are a bit more attentive these days and are red hot on public liability insurance - a few years ago somebody pulled one of our light poles over after we had gone home. It hit someone and they subsequently made a claim. That SR5 looks great in natural. I'd be tempted but I'm seriously considering a Sterling 5. Enjoy the rest of the gigs! -
Hey mate thats really nice. By the way - how are the Assembly Rooms going?
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Steve - I've tried the PM5 lots of times. It sounds great and has a good tight P vibe going on if desired. I also tried out the Sadowsky M5 they have in recently and it sounded brilliant. Great P vibe from the neck pup in passive, great burp from the bridge pup and awesome slap tone from both in active mode. Neck was a joy to play as well. I just think they seem very expensive for what you get... Yep I remember the orange Ray they had in - it stood out! I've got GAS for a Sterling 5 but nobody seems to have any in yet.
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Hey Stevie Is your Sandborg the one the GuitarGuitar had in for a while? Tried that one a few times and I really liked it. The Bubinga PM5 they have in sounds good as well but its a bit bling. WOT - meant to say I was on the same bill as the Caffs a few weeks ago at Durham Gala Theatre - shame you weren't on it or we could have hooked up. Regards John
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Sorry I couldn't make it guys. Keep me posted for the next one. John
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Don't just get one on spec. Try a few out in the shop. Which one works best for you will depend on your voice and you'll hear it staight away.
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PM sent.
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I've tried a few when I've been over in Carlisle chatting with Chris and co. You really do need to try one as they have their own sound and feel depending on the woods used. Whilst they are all the same design and have the same circuitry and pups, they do have subtle differences. As far as the generic sound goes I agree it is fairly "middle ground" but thats not necessarily a bad thing for sitting in the mix, and no different to many other basses I've tried - e.g. Yamahas. I think the circuit is designed not to be too extreme and enhance the natural tone. Generally I've always found them to have a very clear sound with a sweet top end.
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Hopefully I'll be able to get there. I'm in Shipley that day but will strive for, nay insist on an early finish. Still want to try that Thunderfunk... Can bring my GK1001RBII (but you know what they sound like) and my EPI UL310 (ditto) and the Pentabuzz.
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+1 on the GK. Haven't Hartke just released a 2 x 10 Hy-Drive wedge combo?
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He was still whacking the bloody s$$t out of his (new headstocked) Status's (should that be Stati) the other night at Newcastle City Hall. Great gig.
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I'd love to hear what these are like compared with my GK1001RBII.
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Exactly same thing happened to me when I was about 16. Rehearsal at Newcastle Poly Coach Lane Campus. Was moving two mic stands with my bass round my neck. I had a hold of the mic in my left hand and the mic stand in my right hand touched the strings on my bass with the stand. My hands just locked, couldn't let go, couldn't speak - just heard an awful humming noise and felt my chest geting tighter. I fell backwards off the stage and remember thinking that's it as I was curling up into a ball. One of the guys ran over and saved my life by switching my amp off and eventually I could let go. I still have one of the burn scars on my finger 27 years later - it was down to the bone. Glad you're still here mate!
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I've just done a production of Jesus Christ Superstar and used a Warwick FNA Jazzman. I found it nice and versatile. The well voiced mid control gave me more definition and honk in the busy stuff like "What's the Buzz", I switched to both pick ups and boosted the treble a bit for the slap passages in the Overture and "Heaven On Their Minds", and I backed off the mid and treble for stuff like "I Don't Know How To Love Him". It also has a passive / active switch.
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*SOLD* Overwater Progress 111 Deluxe 5 string*SOLD*
JD1 replied to bassmanady's topic in Basses For Sale
I've played this bass on a few gigs and it is superb. -
Yes it's original. Overwater set it up and did some work to dress the fingerboard. It still has the polyester coating but its not as shiney as it was. It hasn't affected the tone.
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Thanks for the positive comments folks.
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Pics added.
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Hi folks Not using fretless very much at the moment, so looking for a trade for a cheaper 5 string fretless (or a fretted 5 that could be de-fretted) and preferably cash my way. Let me know if you are interested and what you have got! Also looking at changing my GK1001RBII for a Epifani 502 or LMII / F1 so would consider either in the equation as well. Will sort out photos asap but it is AAAAA sunburst flame maple with lined ebony fingerboard, twin Bart soapbars and mid boost switch, in immaculate condition with a fitted Pedulla hard case. Really is one of the best fretless basses out there - fantastic singing tone / mwah. New cost would be the neck-end of £3000. Based in North East - not really into any of that posting mullarkley so would prefer collection or meet up (within reason). Thanks John
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Hi - would have been up for it but on a show all next week. Would like a try of a TF. Fancy a change from my GK but not sure what.
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We got asked to do Suspicious Minds once - went down so well we kept it in the set for years.
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Get a cheap 6 and give it a try. I had to get a 6 to realise 5 was enough for me. I had made the transition to 5 easily and figured (not un-reasonably) I could make the same jump to a 6. Stuck with it for a while but eventually went back to 5.
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I totally agree mate. As a self taught player who had to work everything out by ear I've relied on said ears for years - and worked out a fairly close approximation of Rhythm Stick in the process. (However in recent years I've started to look into the black arts of theory and reading). I think there is far too much reliance on tab these days at the expense of ear training - but I'm starting to lapse into grumpy old man mode - so I'll get me coat.
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If you can get a copy of the front cover as well - the shirt is busier than the bassline.