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  1. markorbit
    Got a 70s P bass. Pleasure to deal with and the bass is a good one. Thanks.
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    [quote name='lojo' post='757623' date='Feb 25 2010, 09:49 PM']Yes, bassdirect but only when I quoted the 799 deal andertons where doing [url="http://music.andertons.co.uk/search?asug=&af=&w=rh450"]http://music.andertons.co.uk/search?asug=&...af=&w=rh450[/url][/quote] There is a used RH450 at Electro at the moment for £599. [url="http://www.electromusic.co.uk/TC-Electronic-RH450-RebelHead-USED.html"]http://www.electromusic.co.uk/TC-Electroni...lHead-USED.html[/url]
  3. markorbit
    It IS one of the best bass preamps out there. Currently taking pride of place with my Berg IP.
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    I would have said more than £1000 too due to the hype and rarity of a Trace V8. I would expect to see them advertised at £1400+ if the condition is right. Rightly or wrongly they have attained legendary status. I have a V4 combo (with the 2nd OD channel and compressor). It has a million tubes and it is indeed real valve tone.
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    [quote name='bigjohn' post='718630' date='Jan 20 2010, 12:33 AM']JCM800's nail that sound.[/quote] +1. I can vouch for that. I owned one back in the 80s and it was the definitive British valve sound for rock. It had a sweet spot that just punched and growled. Reminded me of Bruce Foxton. Technique and setup also plays its part - I would recommened big heavy pick like a Gibson and play over the P pickup ([i]slighty [/i]towards the bridge) with the action quite low and the neck straightish.
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    Has anything been changed on the bass? Pickups etc? Is the pickguard original? Shouldn't there be a thumbrest above the 'E' or two holes there? Do you have the Fender case? cheers Mark
  7. markorbit
    P bass, maple neck, rotosound rounds... and low action.
  8. markorbit
    I do greatly prefer the more yellow bursts of the 60s but financially it's not out of the question. Steve, out of interest, have you another P that you prefer?
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    [quote name='sixshooter' post='668592' date='Nov 28 2009, 06:46 PM']Thanks Dan, got a good idea what its worth. At the moment I have a number of interested parties but thats all. Not too bothered if it does not sell as the price will most likely only go one way up, but if someone wants it and it is a reasonable offer, (not a silly price), then I will let it go purely because I am downsizing my collection and happy to take a bit of profit on what I paid for it a couple of years ago. Steve[/quote] Someone has to ask... what price are you looking for Steve?
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    I think price-wise I need to be looking at mid-60s onwards! Nice bass and love the dark board.
  11. markorbit
    I could be seriously interested if it is a 'player'. I'm really not interested in having it just for the sake of owning a vintage P... but a player... perhaps. Looking forward to the pics.
  12. markorbit
    Javier bought two basses from me - a Pino P Bass and a Ric Blueburst 4003. No problems whatsoever and a real pleasure to deal with. I would have no worries trading with Javier again. Thanks.
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    [quote name='Clarky' post='656646' date='Nov 17 2009, 08:05 AM']Hi, given my continuing failure to find an early 70s Precision (missed another one on eBay last night) I am looking at US Fender 62RI Precision as a real possibility. So has any BC'er A/B'ed the two models and do they have any comments on the playability, weight, quality etc? In short, is the 62RI worth the extra dosh? Thanks in advance, Clarky[/quote] I have a 62RI and have owned numerous Precisions but none from the early 70s. Mainly late 70s or recents. The 62RI is great and that neck is certainly wide and slim. It makes my 2009 feel like a Jazz. Unfortunately I don't get the big P bass vibe from it. I think an early 70s may have the neck profile somewhere between the two which might be the sweet spot. Personally, I love the logo of the late 60s/early 70s Ps the best. The 62RI feels like a real P bass. I find that sometimes the back of the neck can get a little sticky. I have mine set with La Bella flats with mute and it does that thing very well.
  14. markorbit
    PM'd.
  15. markorbit
    Rosewood or Maple? Does it have the Fralins in it? Or the newer Lakland pickups... both good I hear.
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    [quote name='attackbass' post='631874' date='Oct 20 2009, 10:15 PM']Cool Will get some photos up this weekend. On tour with Juliette lewis this week so won't get home til saturday[/quote] Yep I'm after another P - may consider Lakland - let's see the 'burst!
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    The new Fenders are fantastic but I've realised that a Precision only feels like a Precision to me when it has a 1.75" nut width. The new ones are 1.625" I think. I prefer the 62 reissues now. The new ones come with a great moulded case though. I think a P bass is very versatile - it's all in the setup and technique. I have flats and a mute on mine and while it may not do modern slap that well the mute is a fantastic device for clean studio tone. Play at the back for a picky 60s style or at the front for big round pillowy bass. It's all in there. I'm using La Bella 760FL and they are great for giving me what I think of when I think of bass. I find the versatility comes from the fingers not the tone knob.
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    [quote name='secretsquirrel' post='613840' date='Oct 1 2009, 02:18 PM']All will be revealed I'm sure in the fullness of time I pick mine up tomorrow...[/quote] Aha! Rocco Prestia - and it's more than a colour change. It's called the Staccato'51.
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    PM'd.
  20. markorbit
    I have a mint IP112ER with cover that I am considering (only considering at this stage!) letting go. I may possibly revert back to standard amp/cab. What do you wish to pay for one? PM me if you wish to make me an offer. Things I may be interested in myself include: TC Electronic RH450, good playing vintage P bass with RW neck, another Berg cab or Roland Fantom XR rack synth. Thanks. Mark.
  21. markorbit
    I have a mint Blueburst Ric 4003 that has only been taken out of it's case a couple of times but I'm looking for a tempting P Bass with RW neck not maple unfortunately. I have three P basses already so maybe a 59 CS or something else interesting?
  22. markorbit
    LMIII = £586 here. [url="http://www.electromusic.co.uk/product.php?productid=19391&cat=571008&page=1"]http://www.electromusic.co.uk/product.php?...1008&page=1[/url] They will get it in stock for you.
  23. markorbit
    Thomann have been fine to deal with in my experience. Very polite and efficient. One thing to watch is the 30 day return policy they have. On the one hand it's great if you want to take a gamble on something but on the other hand - where do you think the returned stuff goes? Not everybody will treat it right before returning it. I got a Fender preamp from Thomann and it had no manual, nothing. And all the polystyrene packing was in bits. I guess you can't have it both ways. Most of my Thomann experinces have been positive.
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