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Thanks for these wal4string.
Always good to have more transcriptions in notation to work through

I recently bought a Spector Bass from Biscuit.

Biscuit is well known on the UK bass scene but doesn't frequent these parts too often.

Links to the man himself below.


[i][url="http://www.biscuitandbass.com/"]http://www.biscuitandbass.com/[/url][/i]

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[url="http://www.deanmarkley.com/EndArtists/Biscuit.shtml"]http://www.deanmarkley.com/EndArtists/Biscuit.shtml[/url]


Great bass, great price, great man.

Excellent communications - went over and above the call of duty to keep me up to date on progress.
An absolute pleasure to do the deal from start to finish.
Would highly recommend Biscuit for any future deals and would be more than happy to deal with again.

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Cheers Steve, it's go to be worth a try as a project upgrade bass - I've completely no experienced in upgrading etc but if I'm as useless at it as DIY then it will be interesting to say the least.

Thanks for the link 'Ghost Rider'

Sorry 'SlapbassSteve' - that was me!

I'm half expecting the seller to say that the BIN price was supposed to be £100.00 not £10.00.
Not sure where I stand, what the implications are of this etc - but I've been on the lookout for a 'project' 4 string.

He also has a Behringer amp listed for sale as well with a start price of £50.00 (no BIN).

I don't really know much about the Bongo, but the general opinion is that it is very versatile.
In terms of the sound there are too many factors other than the bass that influence the sound (new strings / type of strings, amps, onboard pre amps / external pre amps / pick or fingers / cables /amps / technique / ability, down to very small things like pickup height / action.......etc etc etc).

If I were you - based purely on sound - I wouldn't change bass without doing a direct comparison between different basses and being sure that I was equally comparing basses and making all the other factors l've listed above as equal as possible.

Ah, OK Czech Republic may be a little too far ! .

I'm not really a pick player, but I've just had a quick go with a pick and yes it deals with this great for the classic metal with a pick sound.
Yes - I would describe it as both bright and fat as you have asked.
There is plenty of bottom end, as my earlier comment the EQ is (in my opinion) a little temperamental.
The bass EQ does seem to as you turn the control give a little more bass, then a little more bass and then a lot more bass all at once.

There is not a great deal of information about on the Corvette Hot Rod as you mentioned in an earlier post. Bass Guitar Magazine did a review in issue 20 (I assume for the 4 string version?) - i have tried to track down a copy but not been able to.
Maybe a fellow BC'er can scan and email the review if anyone has a copy.

I've got a 5 String Warwick Corvette Hot Rot!

I absolutely love it, it's a great bass - and it's a good looker.
Chambered body so nice and light, great neck for a 5 string.
Got the classic Warwick growl.

I do have a love / hate relationship with the pickups and EQ though - sometimes I feel that the it can be tricky to dial in the sound in my ears - although that may well be my ears .....
There's a lot of options and versatility in the EQ but to my ears - sometimes - the 'sweeps' on the controls seem to change the tone very slightly and then a lot of change all at once - if that makes sense?
Some other times I think the EQ works fantastic - just one of those things I can't really put my finger on.

I've never A/B ed it with a Bongo so can't really compare.
If you are local you are welcome to come and try it (I'm in Chorley Lancs) and compare to your Bongo - It would be good to try a Bongo as well.

If you've any more specific questions fire away and I'll do my best to answer as best as I can.

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possibly, yes, do you want to send me PM?

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[size=4] Up for Sale is a Fender Squier Japanese Strat.


I got this as part of dividing up an old band’s gear when the band was to be no more!.


Condition is good for the year, dating to 1993 / 1994 from the serial number. It’s sat virtually untouched in the 10 years or so that I’ve had it.


There are a couple of scrapes and dents on the body and a dent in the back of the neck, see pictures - This does not affect playability at all.

Also, some tarnishing on the bridge.
It has just the right amount of authentic wear for the year.

Link to a similar guitar from a shop online:


[url="http://www.gtrmusic.co.uk/fender-squier-japanese-strat-black-1993-p-112.html"]http://www.gtrmusic....1993-p-112.html[/url]


Same guitar as this but with a maple board.

So, based on this asking for XXX.[/size]
[size=4]I'm open to the idea of trades for a bass, plus or minus cash adjustments.


Guitar is in Chorley , Lancs - any inspection welcome and would prefer to hand over the guitar in person rather than ship.[/size]

I bought some strings from Gary
- great to deal with good communication arrived as described very promptly -
- wouldn't hesitate to deal with him again.
Thanks again Gary

I sold some books to Higgie (aka James)....

Great transaction - prompt payment, good communications - no problems at all.
Would not hesitate to deal with again.

Martyn

Neil very kindly sent me some books as a recycle/small contribution type of transaction.
Arrived quickly and all present and correct.
Thanks again Neil

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Bough a job lot of bass books from John.
Absolutely easy transaction, no problems what so ever, sent quickly and well packaged.
John is easy to deal with - good communication etc.
I would have no problem dealing with John again.
Deal with in confidence.
Thanks again John.

Clearing out of duplicate books and DVD's that I have. All of these are great books to work through it's just that I have duplicates of them!

Bass books:

Jazz Bass by Ed Friedland, includes CD

Improving Jazz Bass by Richard Laird

Concepts for Bass Soloing by Chuck Sher and Marc Johnson - 2 x cassettes (remember those?!) included - although I'm slightly technophobic I'm sure I could organise to burn the tracks from my CD copy onto a disc or email them if required.

The Beatles Rock Score.

DVD's - again these are duplicates and are both still sealed and unused. Some great, inspirational bass playing on both of these,

Pearl Jam - Touring Band 2000.
Jamiroquai - Live in Verona.

Selling as a job lot as Royal Mail recent price increase, especially on minimum charges.
£30 for the lot, delivered to your door via Royal Mail.

Thanks
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Bought some strings off Will.

Easy transaction, arrived in super quick time.
Deal with in full confidence.

Martyn

Just sold a MIM Fender Jazz Deluxe Active to Martin.
Great communication throughout - a pleasure to deal with.
An absolutely straight forward, hassle free transaction.
Would have no hesitation in dealing with again.
Deal with in full confidence.

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