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Got a Carvin R1000 Stereo Head you'd be welcome to borrow for a few days - only thing is I'm WAY out of the way (North Devon!) Cheers Dave

[quote name='bubinga5' post='322552' date='Nov 5 2008, 11:41 AM']Dave this is the bass,(sorry cant paste for some reason) www.guitarsales.co.uk last bass in 2nd hand basses.. What do you think on this price..I dont know how long hes had it. no LED's from what i know..[/quote] Ah right - this bass is quite highly spec'ed in terms of the facing timber, fretboard binding etc and does look the dogs to boot! Still think £1750 is on the high side price wise - as a comparison there is a beautiful and immaculate used quilted maple topped spitfire currently for sale in Mansons in Exeter for £1399 (I'm sure Adrian would have some roon for negotiation on that) Best thing is to have a play, see if it floats your boat and then haggle!! Cheers Dave

[quote name='bubinga5' post='322106' date='Nov 4 2008, 07:49 PM']This bass is roughly £1800, is this a good price for this instrument (in this current climate)..[/quote] Hi mate What's the spec on this bass? (Is it new, loaded with the GB LED/Controller system etc) because (without the benefit of knowing said specs) it seems pricey to me I have had two basses (a rumour and a spitfire) custom built for me by Bernie and all I'll say is, for that kind of money, it'd be worth talking to the man himself! Cheers Dave

[quote name='synaesthesia' post='266764' date='Aug 21 2008, 01:39 AM']EQing by numbers is a recipe for disaster. Use your ears. Every room is different.[/quote] +1!!!! I have an ALMK500 Head with a 12 Band graphic - don't think I've used the same settings twice while gigging, even going back to repeat venues.........

[quote name='barneyg42' post='266340' date='Aug 20 2008, 03:04 PM']Blimey my old Willy must be in there somewhere![/quote] Indeed he is Kol - front row next to #0002 - spot the LED'ed crown Inlay @ the 12 fret? Dead giveaway!! Cheers Dave

[quote name='EBS_freak' post='259973' date='Aug 11 2008, 02:19 PM']What I can tell you is that it's an earlier example due to two things... a) the control layout - it has the Standard/original Spitfire 4 in a line electronics as opposed to the Rumour electronics[/quote] Not necessarily true! (although I think it is in this case) - my GB IV (2006 custom build) has Rumour electronics coupled to the original/Jazz style control layout (at my request) as I prefer the look of the 'in-line' layout on the Spitfires, but that's the beauty of having a custom build - you get exactly want you want!! Cheers Dave

Fantastic looking bass moo (all us statii members have been avidly following the completion of this bass!!) Tom Boyle also owns a stunning starchild replica which I had the pleasure of playing a couple of years ago (I think a pic of it was posted earlier in this thread) luverleeeee!!!!!!!! Cheers Dave

[quote name='marcus bell' post='261482' date='Aug 13 2008, 12:31 PM']beautiful series 1 you have there dave, did you know that the eq knobs on my dads are also wood?? marcus[/quote] Hi Marcus Yeah they're ebony aren't they - I asked John to make me a couple of colobolo ones - I think the wooden knobs suit the vibe of the basses much more (what with the wooden pickup cases etc) Cheers Dave

Thought I'd attach some pics of my beautiful Series I Classic #0003SA replica complete with pickups out of MKs 1st Jaydee - bass also is now fitted with cocobolo master tone/volume knobs which John kindly made for me a couple of months ago! Enjoy!!! Cheers Dave

[quote name='bassket_case' post='254416' date='Aug 4 2008, 02:14 PM']I think they look great also. Not the biggest fan of the scratchplates though. Mind you, I generally don't like any bass with a scratchplate![/quote] Well I'm probably a bit baised as I have one (lol) but I think the Daphne Blue Rumour with the 'snot' green scratchplate c/w with chrome hardware look the absolute dogs!!! (Do like the fancy multi-laminate 'furniture' ones too though!!!) Cheers Dave

[quote name='4000' post='247648' date='Jul 25 2008, 10:58 AM']I see your avatar is a Jaydee. How do your GBs compare in the real world to your Jaydee (assuming you still have it?)[/quote] Tonally both the GBs are more versatile than the Jaydee (which I do still have although it's now Cherry red after having been back to John for a full refurb last year) and are lighter and more 'compact'. But the Jaydee has 'that' tone which is unique and (to my ears) cannot be replicated by any other instrument Quality wise they are on a par as they are all hand made instruments built by guys that are both knowledgeable and passionate about what they do. In fact, as a creation, I'd say the Jaydee has the edge because the build quality is as good as you can get and the little details like the neck & headstock binding, the brass roller nut etc just finish it off perfectly - highly recommended!! Cheers Dave

[quote name='phsycoandy' post='244841' date='Jul 21 2008, 09:37 PM']I'm thinking about ordering a Rumour from Bernie to sister my Spitfire and want to now what the real differences are, AFAIK the tronics are the same, so what could I expect to notice side by side.[/quote] I have both Rumour and Spitfire basses, both custom built for me by Bernie, the Rumour in 2003 and the Spitfire 3 years later in 2006. As I already had the 'full on' circuit in the Rumour (with the HB pups) we decided to go a different route with the Spitfire and Bernie put Single Coils in it (disguised as HBs so visually the bass has the 'GB' look) and also fitted the 'In Line' jazz control layout which to my mind suits the visuals of the Spitfire better as well For me apart from the sonic differences (due to aforementioned pup differences) the biggest difference is the neck/balance/weight thing. The Rumour (being a thru neck) is both balanced perfectly and light. The Spitfire (by comparision) is slightly neck heavier as well as heavier overall. It also has an 'older school' sound (if that makes sense) although, due to the Rumour circuit, still has a massive array of tones on tap and definately has that 'GB' sound No need to go into the support/service side of things that Bernie offers as you'll already be familiar but if you're considering a Rumour I'd say 'go for it' as they are comfortable, light, ultra playable and sound the dogs - I'm sure Bernie would loan you one if you wanted a test drive! Failing that if you're ever in the North Devon area (unlikely I know!) you'd be more than welcome to come and have a widdle on mine! Cheers Dave

The Early Tapes (also by Level L42) - is the young MK at his megaslaptastic best!! (have a listen to Standstorm or Mr Pink) Cheers Dave

[quote name='bass_ferret' post='227866' date='Jun 27 2008, 10:42 AM']The Ox used them - nuff said.[/quote] As did John Deacon - two bass legends can't be wrong! Cheers Dave

Similar story with a Jaydee funnily enough - bought a Series I Classic in June 06 - stupidly parted with it 6 months later (regretting it almost immediately) and eventually bought it back from the fellow BCer I sold it to (after he'd had it back up to JD for a superb refurb) the day before valentines day - it must be love!! Cheers Dave

I have a Jaydee Supernatural Classic (Series I) fitted with pickups taken from Mark King's very first Jaydee (which he still owns) #00003 - John Diggins has kindly provided written confirmation!! Cheers Dave