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  1. Born 2B Mild
    [quote name='Bassassin' post='602406' date='Sep 18 2009, 06:13 PM']That looks in lovely nick - Are the 'trays original? Jon.[/quote] Er ...how the heck do you tell? I'm selling it as I acquired it. The person I bought it from had it for a few years, and his brother had it for about 10 years before that. Do you know what period these were made Jon?
  2. Born 2B Mild
    Since placing my order with Mr Shuker, I've had to have a good look round to see what I can turn in to cash (four sons at University at the same time, man!). So I'm letting go of my favourite eye candy ...it's [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Original-classic-1970s-Columbus-Fender-Jazz-Bass-copy_W0QQitemZ200383678651QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item2ea7cc48bb&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14"]on the bay now[/url]
  3. Born 2B Mild
    [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200383662744&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT"]Now on the bay[/url]
  4. Born 2B Mild
    A fresh thread for a fine instrument. I'll post it in a hard case and can supply with light gauge DR HiBeams or medium D'Addario nickels. You can get a huge variety of sounds due to the EQ and the single/dual pole switch. This is a quality sixer that looks a beauty too, by the renowned luthier from Atlanta. Has a tiny ding on the front, which hasn't broken the lacquer. Full Spec and review of this actual bass is [url="http://www.talkbass.com/reviews/showproduct.php/product/1008/cat/13"]here[/url] NB: Edit: this is the same bass in the review, but a new neck was fitted by Matt Pulcinella after he got the bass back from the original owner, who had a health issue. This only came to light thanks to some eagle-eyed Basschatters who raised the query about the pic in the Talkbass review!
  5. Born 2B Mild
    an Ace of bass?
  6. Born 2B Mild
    i give you... A Clef of bass players.
  7. Born 2B Mild
    [quote name='ashevans09' post='599619' date='Sep 15 2009, 09:17 PM']scale and string spacing?[/quote] Sorry, the link to the review, showing the specs, seems to be broken. I'll try and fix this. In the meantime, it is 35" and 19mm.
  8. Born 2B Mild
    mmmmmm ...there's something about a white Precision
  9. Born 2B Mild
    Wanna swap my fat sounding Eden D115 for your 1212?
  10. Born 2B Mild
    Price drop from £350 to £300. It's an EDEN and it knows it!
  11. Born 2B Mild
    I like the new single "Time Flies" and will give the album a go.
  12. Born 2B Mild
    [quote name='Born 2B Mild' post='594236' date='Sep 9 2009, 07:49 PM']I'll own up to one bargain ('cos it's a keeper). A five string Ibanez SR505 that is so fast and smooth, it plays itself. The best £100 I've ever spent on eBay![/quote] Finally got round to snapping a photo of it. It's not in the best condition, cosmetically, but then I like 'character'.
  13. Born 2B Mild
    On the whole, I agree with the sentiments of the OP. However, there's a place for instruments at both ends of the performing spectrum. A basic bass made with inferior materials can sound awesome at a gig, where amplification, atmosphere and mind-distorting stimulants can add up to more than the sum of the constituent parts. However, in the studio, those buzzes, dead spots and crackling electronics can't hide. Another factor is that the (typically & relatively) increasing affluence of the bass player in later life means more expensive options being affordable and preferred.
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    I'll own up to one bargain ('cos it's a keeper). A five string Ibanez SR505 that is so fast and smooth, it plays itself. The best £100 I've ever spent on eBay!
  15. Born 2B Mild
    Mine is a black 1996 Standard V with a rosewood neck. It's roadworn but has the mojo. I got it in June and I absolutely love it. I forgot about that Fender sound. For a passive plank, it punches well above its weight, to the point that it is now my main gigging bass. I have pimped the scratchplate, control panel and knobs. I wouldn't mind changing the tuning knobs to lightweight elephant ear style hipshots at some point. It doesn't seem heavy to me, but then I have a couple of sixers that weigh more. The B tension is fine and notes are clear, but not as good as the 35" Spector I sold recently, or on my 35" MPG. My main criticsm is the through-body stringing, but fortunately, the Fender strings that fit are very good and not expensive. I know what you mean about the P bass sound. I generally just use the neck pup only. Infact, I'm now going to be getting a five string P-bass next year. That way, I hope to keep to five strings and retain the fender sound but also keep it nice and simple.
  16. Born 2B Mild
    Ville's a gentleman. Have a bump on me.
  17. Born 2B Mild
    [quote name='littleal' post='590089' date='Sep 4 2009, 07:56 PM']I'm now considering other trades or offers [/quote] My MPG and a fist full of dollars for your Smiffy?
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    I played 4-stringers only for 35 years. I was a bit wary of five strings, and by not seeing the benefits I wrote them off as a bit 'showing off'. I even tried an OLP Tony Levin for a while but didn't feel comfortable. Anyhow, I had an epiphany moment to convert to fives, not by playing a five string but by trying out (and then getting in to) six string basses. I found the opportunity to do patterns an octave lower really widened up my 'feel' pallet. Now, I find I just can't use a four string! I still like sixers, but have settled in to fivers as my gigging basses. So yeah Pete, maybe it's a 'Me' thing, and something just clicks?
  19. Born 2B Mild
    Won't you miss the low B Barrie?
  20. Born 2B Mild
    Re: a trade. There seems to be some common admirers of MTD and Matt Pulcinella, so maybe you'd like to take a look at [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=54390&hl="]my Level 6[/url]?
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    [quote name='Born 2B Mild' post='564206' date='Aug 9 2009, 03:50 PM']I've not been bumping this lately because I'm not in a hurry to sell. However, I'm having a GAS craving for a 5 string Modulus![/quote] ...and now that GAS has moved on to a 5 string P-Bass - funny how things change eh?
  22. Born 2B Mild
    [quote name='tayste_2000' post='578143' date='Aug 23 2009, 12:15 PM']Part ex on a Pedaltrain Jr with Hardcase?[/quote] Sounds interesting. I'll PM you.
  23. Born 2B Mild
    [quote name='budget bassist' post='577998' date='Aug 23 2009, 01:57 AM']hi mate, would you trade for a sansamp para driver?[/quote] Thanks, but I've got a sansamp. Could do with a power supply for a few pedals though!
  24. Born 2B Mild
    [quote name='Ou7shined' post='577682' date='Aug 22 2009, 05:13 PM']Before [attachment=31385:_BSEkRe_...f1P____3.jpg] After [attachment=31386:25072009005.jpg] Yes that's the same bass - more about it [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=50107&st=0"]here[/url].[/quote] Much better! I like the creative mod to the headstock. Great thread of yours too. You're so good at transforming things. Listen, I've got these five loaves and five fishes...
  25. Born 2B Mild
    A backfromholiday bump
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