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  1. hamfist
    I played one at [url="http://www.fretmusic.co.uk/Sterling-Sub-Bass/"]http://www.fretmusic.co.uk/Sterling-Sub-Bass/[/url] a couple of days ago. Seemed OK, but nothing special, tonally. Seemed to play nice, feel-wise though. I'm certainly not a great fan of musicmans anyway, so I'm probably not the best reviewer.
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    [quote name='RandomBass' timestamp='1350733048' post='1842790'] Hi this looks interesting. Do you have a close-up shot of the thumb rest? I think I can see it in the second shot, is it quite a bit smaller than the traditional Fender-esque rest? Cheers Geoff [/quote] Pics now added to the original post. It's a very subtle thumbrest. Just big enough for the job and no more. Also, if you don't want to use it, you won't notice it. Nice rounded edges too. Made of mahogany by this guy ... [url="http://www.classicguitarboxes.com/"]www.classicguitarboxes.com[/url]
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    NOW SOLD White Yamaha BB424X. Really excellent condition. No dings or buckle rash on it [u]at all[/u]. Only a few months old. No issues or problems at all with this bass. You will not be disappointed. Set up beautifully with 105-45 nickel rounds. Also has a tiny custom thumb rest, which is in just the right place, between the pickups. Neck is a treat. A quality instrument. Only for sale to pay for my new Status bass. Produces great precision AND jazz tones. One of the only cheaper basses I have played that genuinely has a real piano-like ring on the low E string. Comes with a well used but still useable hard case. £210 posted within mainland UK (Paypal or bank transfer payment). Or £199 collected from the Southampton area. [attachment=121583:BB a.jpg] [attachment=121584:BB b.jpg] [attachment=121585:BB c.jpg] [attachment=121610:Tr b.jpg] [attachment=121611:TR a.jpg]
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    [quote name='countjodius' timestamp='1350461606' post='1839056'] Hamfist- the GK looks quite good! I've only tried a GK 2x10 combo, and although the sound was quite punchy, it had this high "zing" that I couldn't get rid of- is this present in the Neo 212? [/quote] No issues with annoying high frequencies at all with the GK neo 212. It has a good quality horn, as opposed to the cheapie piezo tweeter that was probably on the 2x10 combo you tried. The neo 212 also has the usual rear tweeter control dial to fine tune your sound, which I find to be very flexible.
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    +1 on the MB Compressore. If you want something rather smaller and inherently simpler the Rothwell Love Squeeze is superb
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    I prefer a 4 for two reasons. Firstly, my whole technique, honed over something like 30 years, is based on a 4. When I pick up a 5 my damping and control goes out the window. It feels like going from a driving a sports car to an HGV. So, yes, I admit it, it is my technique that is lacking. But secondly, my ear simply doesn't particularly appreciate notes below a D (which I can clearly easily get by detuning my low string on a 4). I just don't see the point in notes that low. They do nothing for me, and lack a fullness that notes of D and above do, whatever they are played on or by whoever. Something about my ears/brain simply not "getting" the frequencies required at that depth I suppose. So, for me, Mr Fender got it right first time all those years ago.
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    [quote name='WalMan' timestamp='1350309300' post='1837079'] ..... I do wonder how people who use the 9.0 ever manage to gig that more powerful amp. I cannot imagine being able to do so with any of the bands I work with. [/quote] A simple manouvre with the master volume knob usually does the trick. Addressing the OP's question, I would suggest adding the GK Neo 212, which is a cracking fit with the streamliner amps, to the list. Whatever cab you get, make sure it ... a) has enough top end, as if you like to slap, the STreamliner is not the toppiest of amps. has enough mids as the streamliner is inherently a touch mid shy IMO. Despite what I'm saying I love the amp, and it is definately the best amp for my tastes I have ever used. THe clean tone is simply gorgeously complex and full. Add some dirt and your away !!
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    The Gallien Krueger 2x12 neo is a cracking cab. Well worth a look at. I would think it would match rather well with a Markbass amp as their EQ strengths are different and therefore complementary. Cheaper than anything else suggested too ! Also very light
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    Feedback for Amafi

    hamfist replied to 2x18's topic in Feedback

    Just bought a Lakland 44-01 bass from Davy, which arrived today. I am very happy indeed with it. Great chap, excellent communication from him too. Packed very well. Bass was absolutely as described. THanks mate !
  10. hamfist
    Also worth trying a Yamaha BB424 (X). Great, great precision tones and other options too. HIgh quality for your money too.
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    These are THE bast basses at this budget. Great quality and tone. A bump from me !
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    Still here.
  13. hamfist
    bump. Last pedal left.
  14. hamfist
    OK, just the BMC left. A top quality pedal.
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    [quote name='charic' timestamp='1345466930' post='1777758'] Damn... Missed the B7K [/quote] Sorry. Also, Bass Muff is now also sold.
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    bumpa doodle.
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    Bump
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    B7K now sold. Wow that was quick !
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    SOLD For sale, due to poverty and my current lack of gigging band, and purchase of new guitar gear.. EWS BMC (Bass mids control) pedal. 2 months old and utterly immaculate. In perfect condition and working order. A tiny parametric EQ pedal. frequency choice from 120Hz to 3 KHz. Cut or boost. Ultra high quality pedal. No background noise. Very "musical". Can transform your amp or bass (thoroughly recommended for GB Streamliner owners !!). With original box and all box candy. £99 posted within mainland UK. [attachment=115820:BMC.jpg][attachment=115820:BMC.jpg] [attachment=115821:BMC & box.jpg] Any overseas buyers please contact for shipping costs. All payments by cash, paypal gift or bank transfer please. cheers
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    Most likely issue with any valve (or hybrid valve) amp is a dodgy valve. If it happens again try swapping out any pre-amp valves. Can't remember how many there are in the Spyder but I'm pretty sure it has at least one critical valve gain stage. All the best with it !!
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    bump
  22. hamfist
    Bump. This gorgeous Jazz deluxe is still available !
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    [quote name='snazz' timestamp='1344100912' post='1759854'] I have 2 USA Fender Strats, one is as new with humbucker blah, blah, blah, the other is well use in great nick. Interested? [/quote] Sorry but strats really aren't my thing at all. Thanks for the interest though !
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    [font=Arial][size=4]1996 Fender Jazz deluxe bass, 50th anniversary edition, in a sunburst finish with ivory pearloid pickguard.[/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=4]Absolutely standard and all original.[/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=4]This is a 50th anniversary edition and carries the appropriate sticker on the rear of the headstock still (see photo). Includes original Fender hard case and all case candy.[/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=4]This bass plays and sounds like a dream. A lovely neck and gorgeous tone. It has really hardly been played, for it's age, though. Still in absolutely superb condition with no noticeable fret wear. I only recently bought it from james, who was it's original owner from new, who had babied it all it's life amongst his collection of basses. I am now selling up most my bass gear though to buy a guitar rig, so unfortunately this has to go, as I cannot afford to have so much money tied up in just one instrument.[/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=4]I have scoured the bass for any dings, scratches etc. All I can find is a tiny one on the back of the neck (pictured) which you really cannot feel in use. There is no buckle rash on the rear at all. Not even any swirling when you look carefully in good light.[/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=4]The pre-amp is quality (as is the whole instrument) with bass, mids and treble controls. As well as a master volume and a pickup blend knob.[/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=4] This is a quality. quality instrument. You will not be disappointed. It naturally has quite a bright, twangy tone and yet with the pre-amp you can dial in all sorts of other tones too.[/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=4]£700 collected from the Southampton area or £715 couriered within mainland UK. Overseas buyers please contact for quote of shipping costs.[/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=4]Sorry no trades.[/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=4][attachment=114869:jazz front full.jpg][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=4][attachment=114870:jazz in case.jpg][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=4][attachment=114871:jazz back.jpg][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=4][attachment=114872:jazz sticker.jpg][/size][/font] [font=Arial][size=4][attachment=114873:jazz ding.jpg][/size][/font]
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    Feedback for James

    hamfist replied to tonyf's topic in Feedback

    Just bought a Jazz Deluxe 4 string from james. Easy, easy deal. Great bass. Top bloke to deal with. Many thanks !
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