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Guys, I could be wrong but I am pretty sure that the '7' on the neck relates to the model rather than an actual date. I think JUN 64 is as close as it gets to determining a date. The 'A' is then the neck width etc. So it could be your birthdate after all!! Steve
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[quote name='walbassist' post='148952' date='Feb 29 2008, 02:16 PM']Okay folks, following a bit of research and consultation with BC colleagues, prices for the genuine vintage parts are as follows: [list] [*]neck + tuners £900 (I'd rather sell the neck as a complete unit) [*]bridge pickup £220 [*]control plate (plate, pots, cap, knobs - modern jack socket but original included in sale) £150 [*]neckplate and screws £100 [*]neck pu cover (repro screws) £90 [*]bridge and screws £80 [*]thumbrest and screws £40 [*]strap buttons and screws £25 [/list] Cheers Gareth[/quote] Hi Gareth, I am no expert on prices by any means but my gut feel is that you are undervaluing the neck and tuners. I am sure I have seen 66 necks go for a grand or more and the oval tuners are worth £2-300 in their own right. As I say not certain of these values but I think £900 is a very keen price and someone will get a bargain. Steve
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Fender custom shop closet classic 64 jass (for sale)
birdy replied to richardd's topic in Basses For Sale
[quote name='Mr Cougar' post='148456' date='Feb 28 2008, 03:30 PM']Tell me you haven't got that Red Sadowsky of Steves? Actually probably best if you don't, you don't want to hear a crash in the middle of the night and find a GAS crazed Cougar tearing apart your home. I've been casting anxious glances at that Olly white Jazz he's selling and hoping the GAS passes.[/quote] Hes got it alright Two great basses there Rich! -
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Recently purchased off our very own Bass Ferret its still in good condition. Since I bought my Berg rig I havent got much need for this and its 1x12 partner has now gone as has my EBS head. £200 or I will keep it for noodling around on. This is a good deal I think for a great little cab. Steve SOLDSOLDSOLD
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Fender custom shop closet classic 64 jass (for sale)
birdy replied to richardd's topic in Basses For Sale
[quote name='gareth' post='147134' date='Feb 26 2008, 10:20 AM']"Proberbly sooner than you think Jim ( interested)" Is it just me or does there seem to be a move away from high end fender like copies back to the real thing? Having had both Fender CS and Sadowsky basses - how do you think they compare?[/quote] I'll chirp in here as I have owned both. I think in terms of build quality and playability they are very similar although I think the Sadowskys are slightly consistently higher quality but when you get a good CS one you get a good one! They differ in terms of sounds as the Sadowksy doesnt do the passive fender as well as the CS and the CS doesnt do the aggressive cut through as well as the Sadowsky in my opinion. Horses for courses, both cracking basses! Steve -
eBayed! [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=300202288418&ssPageName=STRK:MESE:IT&ih=020"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...E:IT&ih=020[/url] All serious offers considered. Look at the spec.....its even got a graphite reinforced neck!! Alder Body Candy Apple Red Finish w/Matching headstock Maple neck w/Pau Ferro fretboard 1 1/2" @ nut 12" Radius Graphite Reinforced neck Nordstrand NJ4 pickups Aguilar OBP-1 preamp Mint/Black/Mint Pickguard Chrome Hardware Hipshot Vintage Bridge 19mm String Spacing Hipshot Ultralites Tuners Schaller StrapLocks Contoured heel for easier access to the upper frets case Steve
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I have read through all of this and agree with a lot of whats been written so far. In particular I predict a riot, Place your Hands, Valerie and Town called Malice all do the trick as does any James Brown. The one song that works at pubs, corporate and weddings for us is Mr.Brightside by the Killers. Always the best reaction of the night. Steve
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[quote name='TimmyC' post='146827' date='Feb 25 2008, 06:54 PM']You have some amazing stuff - close to 20k invested in all of them? eek[/quote] It can't be far off and what a lovely collection. The way I justify what I spend on gear is by having a worse car than I could do if I didnt buy basses. Instead of driving round in a £20K car mine is worth about £2K. When I replace it it will be with one worth about £5K. The basses will depreciate less than a car as well, especially ones such as Kiwis! Steve
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[quote name='Leowasright' post='146791' date='Feb 25 2008, 06:07 PM']Listening to what my current band have recorded, there a low Bs being played, and apparently he had a 5 string. I couldn't possibly be a**ed to try to play a 5 string with such a wide neck, especially as I can't even be bothered with a 4 string Precision width neck(!) (Jazz all the way) Especially as I have 3 (4 string Jazz) basses available. Has anyone tried setting up a 4 string as the bottom 4 strings on a 5 string ie .065" to .125" guage tuned to BEAD? I cannot believe nobody has tried this...... David H[/quote] I havent tried this but I have read of people who have with success. One thing to note is that you will probably have to adjust the trussrod as the string tension will be different. I seem to remember as well that there may be an issue or challenge with regards to the nut as the strings are larger diameter so possibly you may have to file out the nut or have some work done. If it were me I would consider getting a D tuner and playing the B's higher up OR having a go on a fiver. Hope this helps Steve
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*SOLD* MESA/BOOGIE 1516BE Diesel 450W 4ohm EV cab
birdy replied to cetera's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale
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[quote name='Phil Oakey' post='146564' date='Feb 25 2008, 01:31 PM']Sorry I've not replied. I was shaving my head. To be honest I've never really get on with bass players. They always seem to have a over inflated view of how important they are to a band. I've always thought that they were more than adequately substituted by a decent synth/sampler. Let's face it songs like For Once in My Life and What's Goin' On would have sounded much better with a Moog rather than Jamerson's boring thunk. Plus you don't have to listen to a synth drone on about how the guitarist is drowning them out or how the FOH engineer doesn't understand "their" sound. Anyway must dash - I've got a wig fitting this afternoon.[/quote] Quality
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I have an EBS HD350 that I got from Urb last year and its been fine but I have never gigged it as I had the Mesa Walkabout that was smaller. Anyway, I decided to sell it and had a deal with 6 string bassist (Kev) who came round and was about to buy it until we noticed that occasionally there was some slight hissing noise. Its hard to explain but it was quite intermittent and we agreed best not to do a deal. I took the top off the amp and it seemed to be something around the transformer. I pushed a few wires around and seated a few connections and I haven't heard the noise since. Ideally it should maybe be serviced and if necessary repaired but I just want to sell it now sold as seen in order to get some cash in. If this was in perfect condition I would be looking for £450 which is what I paid. Willing to let this go for SOLD bought as seen which I think is fair as it leaves you SOLD to spend on it which may be completely unnecessary. I am not going to post this as I want whoever buys it to come and see/play it in North Birmingham. I think this is a fair deal? I am not trying to rip anyone here at all. I honestly don't think theres much wrong with it. Thanks Steve
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[quote name='martthebass' post='146097' date='Feb 24 2008, 05:36 PM']As a fellow 'Sheffielder' (well Rotherham) I have to know whether this is a wind up..... P.S. Thanks for the 'Golden age of the future' album - takes me back to pleasant times[/quote] I reckon its a wind up as 'Phil' only joined today but its a very good one Jebos reply was pretty cool also Steve
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[quote name='dlloyd' post='142441' date='Feb 18 2008, 01:31 PM']There's a few others, including The Amazing Slow Downer, which despite it's rubbish name is a great piece of software... [url="http://www.ronimusic.com/"]http://www.ronimusic.com/[/url] You can also do all the pitch correction, slowing down and looping in Audacity.[/quote] +1 on this I have the mac version and its fantastic. Plug the bass into Garageband, fire this up, load an itunes playlist and off you go. You can lessen the bass by lowering the EQ which I think is effectively all that the tascam and others do. If you really want to remove bass completely I guess you could download some midi versions of the songs possibly but havent tried this myself. I like to set the EQ so that I can just hear the original bassline in conjunction with mine to keep me in check. Steve