Cumbo
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Thanks for those who notice the unfortunate typo. Definitely just 2 kids, despite what the 9 / ( mix-up suggested. Also for the record, Mancunian born, but raised in Wales. No sinsister reasons for leaving the country except for the weather.
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Hi folks.
Just adding my intro as a newbie. I'm a British ex-pat, now living in Florida, and I discovered this site while trying to resarch my old Shaftesbury bass. Apart from a Kay 3/4 scale, this was my first (and only) real bass, as a teenager back in the late 70s. I've seen a few members who, like me, left the bass playing for careers and family, and are just coming back after a couple of decades or more.
No danger of GAS here. i'm the kind of guy who won't upgrade until I've squeezed all I can out of my existing gear, and can then justify the investment in order to grow. my original Shaftesbury only shares space with an Ibanez acoustic that I treated myself to a couple of years ago. The justifications for that purchase are that it makes it easier for me to practice regularly, and I that didn't need to buy an amp!
My wife and 9grown up) kids are all following musical paths, and I have started "proper" lessons with a tutor at their college. i used to be able to play bass until I started lessons - then I had to unlearn all the bad habits. Mind you, I'm now better than I ever was after just a few tutoring sessions. Still a ways to go, but its a fun journey and quite therapeutic after a day in the office.
All the best. Look forward to sharing tips and stories.
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Tell you what. If/when I get it set up properly I'll let you know how it sounds. i have been told before that they are a pretty good copy, and it certainly has the jangly sound.
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Thanks. Satifies my curiousity somewhat.
No so bothered about market value. My plan is to hang onto this for sentimental and novelty reasons. (It was my first "real" bass.) However, I am considering putting some money into getting it playable. (It needs re-fretting and a good, professional set-up.) -
Hey. I have one of those! Also bought as a nipper around the same time. Cost me 35 quid because it had been stripped-down to the bare wood. I naively took a teenage stab at re-finishing it myself. Not great - but I managed a half-decent brownburst. mine has the original fitted hardshell case.
Any info on history, accurate date, etc. would be welcome.
Four string acoustic bass's for £350-£400
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I picked up a new Ibanez AEB5E a couple of years ago. Reduced in the store from $180 to $140. Not sure what it would cost in the UK, but it is very playable, has a good neck and tone. Not the flasiest instrument, but it works for me.