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Max Normal
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Some serious trouser flappage right there.
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That is certainly a thing of beauty. Don't think I have seen a fretless 8-string before. Deffo one for an original and creative type I think to avoid becoming a case queen. I'd love to have a go on it.
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2 minutes ago, Max Normal said:
Yes of course you are correct, It might have just been the particular model I bought, funny how that changes your views of everything, I should be less short-sighted
Maybe I should look at them again, although I admit to being an Ampeg fanboy. Massive silver thing it was, 400 watts but no punch at all, can't remember the exact model.
Jubilee, that was it.
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39 minutes ago, Thor said:
I've still got my VBA400 - I love using it, but only use it sparingly now with my GS412 in larger venues, I do like the tonal variations available and wouldn't class it as a one trick pony - each to their own of course 🙂
Yes of course you are correct, It might have just been the particular model I bought, funny how that changes your views of everything, I should be less short-sighted
Maybe I should look at them again, although I admit to being an Ampeg fanboy. Massive silver thing it was, 400 watts but no punch at all, can't remember the exact model.
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Not tried one of these, but I have had Marshall bass heads. Never seemed to be able to get the tone I wanted, they seem like one trick ponies to me.
Ampeg are also somewhat one trick ponies, but it's a much better trick.
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That's the worst sunburst I have seen since the Kay's catalogue Satellite basses in the 1980's
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Might be worth it for the neck and pickups though...
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20 hours ago, kodiakblair said:
If only it were true.
The earlier B-Quad basses had Modulus necks, the G-bass connection is a combination of confusion and wishful thinking 😀
My pal Ronnie was still head mech engineer for Peavey in Meridian the time of the G & G-V basses, the necks were machined slightly undersize then shipped to gun stock outfit Bell & Carlson for a carbon wrap. Someplace I've a photo of my G-bass with tuning pegs removed that shows the wooden core, when I did the same with my B-Quad neck it showed Modulus were of hollow construction.
There's a few other factors rule out Modulus necks, price/no mention despite being a registered trademark and a pretty strong selling point, but the most compelling was Geoff Gould flat out denying any involvement with Peavey other than the B-Quad necks.
I had my doubts, the construction is different to a Modulus neck (although I could have been sold on Status), while googling B-Quad, you can see that they do look like Modulus. Thanks for confirming.
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6 hours ago, dutchwife said:
Best looking Stingray I've ever seen. Gorgeous. Good luck with the sale and the wrist recovery. Stay safe!
Thanks
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50 minutes ago, Neil27 said:
Nice Bass, can you adjust the string spacing on the bridge?
I think so.
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1 hour ago, Gramski said:
Stunning - sad old git with dodgy shoulders and a wobbly back question but what is the weight?
4 kilos. Doesn't feel particularly heavy when strapped on.
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Just now, roonjuice said:
Ooooooof. Where are u based?
Eastleigh, between Southampton and Winchester.
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2 minutes ago, Fishfacefour said:
Nice colour! What's the weight?
Bathroom scales (Missus + Bass) - Missus = 4 1/2 Kg.
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Sorry, I made a mistake on the price and I can't edit it. It's £1400.00.
3EQ
Straplocks
Stealth hardware
Rosewood board
This bass was made as a special order in 2018. As soon as it was delivered I joined a band that needed a 5-string so it never really got played. As a result, it's still in as-new mint condition, not a mark on it.
It has a Hipshot D-tuner fitted and comes with a Music Man hard case.
For those not in the know, the SLO special has a narrower nut, similar to a Jazz Bass or Sterling, and they are reasonably rare.
Only selling because I can't play at the moment due to a damaged wrist joint from a motorcycle accident, and it might be a year or two until I can get a joint replacement.
I have feedback on here, please feel free to check it out.
Obviously, no trades, and I would prefer to sit you in front of an amp with a nice cup of tea if you'd like to collect it, but meetups are available and we can discuss couriers at extra cost.
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German built.
Bit of a rarity this, as most $$ Warwicks are the cheaper Corvettes.
Body: Ash
Neck: Maple
Fretboard: Wenge
String spacing 16.5 mm
This bass is in very good general condition. A tiny bit of wear, e.g. to the MEC logos on the pickups which have rubbed off a bit. There is a scuff on the underside of the bass as shown. This isn't a dent, more like a scuff in the finish, and it would probably buff out if it bothered you.
Great variety of tones on this bass, you can get a very funky sound, not unlike a vintage jazz bass but with added Warwick growl, or you can go full on rock and metal. The narrow string spacing makes it very fast to play.
Semi-hard case and strap with straplocks included.
Only selling because I can't play at the moment due to a damaged wrist joint from a motorcycle accident, and it might be a year or two until I can get a joint replacement.
I have feedback on here, please feel free to check it out.
Obviously, no trades, and I would prefer to sit you in front of an amp with a nice cup of tea if you'd like to collect it, but meetups are available and we can discuss couriers at extra cost.
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These are always described as "Very rare", as if rarity was some kind of virtue. What they don't seem to realise is, they are rare because nobody else wanted one.
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"Not sure of the date, but with the Guild humbuckers it should be somewhere between 1970 & 1977."
'76 according to the Guild serial checker.
I wonder if it has been stored under string tension, as you'd think it might lift the bridge a bit over that period of time.
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10 hours ago, Reggaebass said:
What would one normally go for
Don't know about this "limited edition" but you can pick one up for £600-£700. They sound sublime with an SVT810E cab, which always makes your local venue landlord's face light up with joy when you wheel it in.
With a smaller vented cab like a 410HLF, they lose their punch and sound a bit slack, so I sold mine. Also, they weigh as much as a neutron star.
Only good for bigger gigs IMO.
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1 hour ago, NikNik said:
gone
it was an old but absolutely mint immaculate Wal mk 2 which had got to £2K with 3 days to go. Must have been snapped up elsewhere. Mods, might as well delete this thread.....
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Not seen one of these before. Looks heavy, and heavily overpriced.
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And why I could never bear owning a Wal or an Alembic. I just don't want to be that worried about dinging it or fret wear.
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Simultaneously in Coventry for £1,980.00:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/185840185516
and United States for £757.38:
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18 minutes ago, ash said:
Hmm interesting - I’ve owned one Jaydee the shape looks fine but headstock and tuner placement looks odd to me. Is it a copy? Hand painted body or sprayed? Pickup is not the usual wooden laminate cover. Could be a nice project if it’s real but there are usually serial numbers or stamps on the back of the headstock that I can’t see on these pics - but I am viewing on a phone screen.
There is a serial number - could be 05397? Which would make it very early 80's I think. Bridge looks right, could be a much abused Jaydee Roadie.
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On 22/02/2023 at 08:42, BigRedX said:
It probably just meads the truss rod adjusting to compensate for this flat would strings.
Gerald is that you?
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what's not to like?
in eBay - Weird and Wonderful
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Deffo a scam website. This luthier is from California and makes expensive one-off guitars and basses. He has a facebook feed.