Kevsy71
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Beauty!!! Love that original meaty pup, looks the ideal placement too. If I ever play in a rock band (rather than blues/soul) I'll be after one of these for sure.
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Delighted with this Fender Custom Shop '62 relic: faded surf green, lovely reliced nitro, clay dots, anodized gold pickguard - and the best neck I've ever played! Growls and thumps beautifully. Here are the dealer pics; I'll get some more of my own up later.
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It doesn't matter as long as there's an umlaut. My lot are The Expändables The umlaut means we're the only band of that name spelled that way. It also means you can pronounce it 'expandable' (in relation to our waistlines) or 'expendable'(because not all 7 members can make every gig) Could also have æ in there, to be fair...
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Cheers for the link! Note that not all pre-CBS have 'L' prefixes for the serial though. I've finally found my perfect P after owning six. For me the important attributes are (in order): 1. Neck/fretboard playability (tricky to amend if not right 'out of the box') 2. Frets (can be dressed if needed) 3. Weight (may be more important if you have long gigs, shoulder/back issues) 4. Electronics (can be swapped out) 5. Look (probably higher, who am I kidding :)) 6. Resaleability (allows you to 'buy blind') In short, try as many as you can. If buying blind, then buying from basschat means it's unlikely to be a dog and you can resell here if it's not your cup of tea.
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Brilliant - I was looking for a West End workshop for my P . Cheers for the tip! Hopefully I get a discount given my name...
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Shouldn't be a problem - I have degrees in Economics, Maths, Physics and Bionics...
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BUMP Bump Bump -
SOLD Trace Elliot GP11 preamp *Now £125 inc UK courier*
Kevsy71 replied to Kevsy71's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
Trace goodness bump -
Tech - live setup, mixing, equipment, home recording, electrocution avoidance. Marketing - band logo, gig posters Music - songwriting (albeit just three) Parked next to hi-hat for whole gig with a big grin, enjoying the soloists
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Your favourite rock and jazz albums of all time?
Kevsy71 replied to Al Krow's topic in General Discussion
The master list of my favourites slowly evolves, but these three have been on that list for 25+ years: Sonic Youth - Daydream Nation Echo & the Bunnymen - Crocodiles Roxy Music - For Your Pleasure -
Was there gravy and onions in it? Makes all the difference...
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We tend to go for recycled bitsas -
I must try it with Metallica's 'Batter-y' (fetches coat...) Cheers for the link - for a second I though the first picture was Bryan Ferry, with a different hairstyle! I'll give it a go with the thumb and should probably take up smoking for the full effect. But which brand...?
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Was listening to the first Roxy album, which I've loved for decades, on a meagre MP3 dock whilst making the Sunday roast. I was amazed at how well the bass cut-through, despite the somewhat low-fidelity setup, and the fact that I dropped a Yorkshire pudding on the dock at one point... I think he was an excellent and versatile player, and if you haven't heard it do check it out. Sadly it was his only album as he left shortly afterwards, although of course he was followed by superb work from John Porter, John Gustafson et al. on subsequent albums. Not many photos of him from that time, but looks like he's playing a Gibson EB-3, and I'm guessing with a pick - can anyone confirm that...? Cheers!
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ON HOLD
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Hi - it's now on hold again, but thanks for asking.
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Yes indeed and a big thanks from me - also for HTTPS
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Back off hold and available again
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Have any V4-B reissue owners found a decent flight case for it? So far I've only found the Thon SVT case, which is too big, and Castle Case's V4 does not fit the reissue apparently. Any tips welcome!
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Still on hold but I'll keep the thread updated of any changes.
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^^ Thanks! Now ON HOLD
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For sale only: 1985 Wal MK I Spec: 4-string olive ash facings, Brazilian mahogany core, Indian rosewood fretboard, with original case. Price: £4200 Excellent cosmetic condition, no major marks, there is some rubbing off of the varnish on the back from playing. Lots more hi-res photos here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/133089969@N07/albums/72157688924791651/with/24790981248/ Weight is 10 lbs 6 oz / 4.6 kg Full working order, sounds superb epecially with the new DR Hi Beam 45-105 roundwounds I added. Case works fine, some scratches but all locks and handle work. I'm the second owner having purchased from the original owner in person a few months ago. His original 1985 Bass Centre receipt, matching the serial number, is included. And there's an original Bass Centre sticker on rear of headstock Selling because I've recently acquired a '64 P from a fellow Basschatter and unfortunately can't justify two high value basses! Price is firm because (for better or worse) that's what I paid. Payment: BACS transfer or cash. Feedback in my signature. Trial/collection: Tonbridge, Kent, approx. 20 mins J5 M25. Thanks for looking! Kev
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Thanks everyone, great tips. I've opted for La Bella 760FS (.45. .65 .85 .105) as my usual 760 FLs were rattling around at the G and D and too low tension - and just don't suit the 7.25 fingerboard radius (at least to my fingertips...). And I agree, the neck seems to like tension! Will report back when they're on tomorrow.
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Thanks Ikay! That makes sense, I've seen references to Fender F80s on talkbass. Cheers, I'll check that link out.
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Having scored a wonderful '64 from a fellow BCer, may I ask if anyone knows the string gauges for which the nut would originally have been cut? At a rough guess it seems a light E (.100) and thick G (.50-ish), but any info much appreciated
