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  1. Clarky
    [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1371291291' post='2112179'] stop being so polite? [/quote] Fraid thats not me. Straight-laced, nearly 50 y/o. Unlikely to change!
  2. Clarky
    Well one guy has PM'd me three times now about my 63 Precision offering trades. Each time I have had to politely say its sale-only. I am unfailingly polite but ..... well you get my point. I realise thats one individual who cannot seem to understand plain (polite) English but it was all prompted by the "or trade" statement on the FS ad
  3. Clarky
    I appreciate all the hard work thats gone into setting up the new FS pages but the imposed "Price or trade value" statement at the top of each ad is getting my goat. Although I explicitly state in ads if trade is not an option and its sale-only, I have routinely got PMs saying "trades, mate?" or such like so that I have to politely reply and tell the person concerned that it does say sale-only in the ad. I saw another BC'ers ad this morning (voxpop's 6-string Shuker) where someone has had to go to the trouble of pointing out that its a sale-only item after another BC'er asked for trades. From the offerors' part, I guess this is leading to disappointment too if they have seen the bass/amp/whatever of their dreams and have got their hopes up as the ad automatically says the word "trade" at the top. Is there no way of just removing the "or trade" part. Then the BC'er concerned can say in the text of the ad if trade is an option and what they might be looking for? Oh and here's a poll for good measure!
  4. Clarky
    Looks like this is on hold again
  5. Clarky
    Hey Si, the BCer concerned has had to withdraw for non bass-related reasons. So ..... interested, matey?
  6. Clarky
    Another Clarky/Beedster deal. Yeah I know .......zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
  7. Clarky
    [quote name='kolossusuk' timestamp='1371230386' post='2111545'] Who or what? [/quote] Rickenbacker ads on BC. See here http://basschat.co.uk/topic/209823-rickenbacker-on-basschat/
  8. Clarky
    Ignoring my earlier quip, I actually joined in April 2008 to sell a Fender P (no change there, then) and as - having investigated - it looked like a cool forum.
  9. Clarky
    I was surfing for porn. Looking for Asschat and mistyped
  10. Clarky
    Would love to see this one of your various musical projects Nige but am otherwise engaged. Apologies
  11. Clarky
    New venue alert! The Old Queen's Head pulled the plug due to unscheduled building work Its now at the Underbelly in trendy Hoxton Square. Remember to roll up your trouser legs and grow some weird facial hair [url="http://www.underbellyhoxton.com/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=icalrepeat.detail&evid=3197&Itemid=11&year=2013&month=07&day=08&uid=feb8bfcd85343b54ff2b35ae78e33fae"]http://www.underbellyhoxton.com/index.php?option=com_jevents&task=icalrepeat.detail&evid=3197&Itemid=11&year=2013&month=07&day=08&uid=feb8bfcd85343b54ff2b35ae78e33fae[/url]
  12. Clarky
    Thanks chaps. We would be supplying most of the crowd and bringing our amps so it sounds like it would be OK from your comments. Appreciated!
  13. Clarky
    We have been offered a gig at Underbelly and have a potential alternative that night at a newish venue, House of Wolf. Has anyone played at either recently and have any thoughts they could pass on? Its quite an urgent request. many thanks
  14. Clarky
    £73 at Thomann http://www.thomann.de/gb/radial_engineering_sb_4.htm?sid=b9a64843414b96b09d8e3bbc97e574f6 or £90 from the only UK supplier I can spot http://www.studiocare.com/radial-engineering-sb-4-compact-active-di-for-piezo-pickups.html?
  15. Clarky
    nearly all his previous transactions are in US dollars and for 99c cards. Looks fishy (the ad, mind so does the bass!)
  16. Clarky
    I guess that means the HPF is only there in case of overwhelming low end rumble?
  17. Clarky
    My feeling was the Radial pedal would be a good fail-safe, in case amp conks out or you can only go via PA. And its small and cheap too, which is nice
  18. Clarky
    Matt bought some flatwound strings off me. Perfect, seamless deal!
  19. Clarky
    Just spotted this new product from Radial on Gollihur's site. Its an ultra-compact, piezo-friendly, phantom-powered DI with phase switch and high-pass filter buttons. It doesn't have the HPF adjustability of an fdeck (its on/off only) but, on the other hand, the fdeck doesn't have a DI out. Looks like a really useful backup tool in cases where you have to rely only on the PA or where amplification is proving problematic. Cheap too at $80 [url="http://www.gollihurmusic.com/product/2650-RADIAL_ENGINEERING_STAGEBUG_SB_4_ULTRA_COMPACT_ACTIVE_DI_FOR_PIEZO_PICKUPS.html"]http://www.gollihurm...ZO_PICKUPS.html[/url]
  20. Clarky
    Here is a poll on TalkBass about string height http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f23/poll-7720-what-your-string-heights.html The most common answer was 6-7mm G to 9-10mm E, but three was a wide spread I don't think your 'action' is that high Pete. As others have said you probably just need to build up your strength. If that doesn't work out there are lower tension strings than Spiro weichs (eg Silver Slaps) but I wouldn't go down that path if you can help it as string changing is a recipe for bankruptcy and Weichs are excellent strings
  21. Clarky
    [quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1370960942' post='2107970'] I cannot help but wonder whether Marcus has some master plan regarding buying and selling basses that is so brilliant that I am unable to understand it . [/quote] I like to think that I copyrighted that strategy. I have now owned at least five basses twice, courtesy of BC and my brilliant masterplan (although I believe Happy Jack has owned one of those three times, being the Alleva Antigua 5'er). I now own none of the aforementioned and don't regret it at all. Follow me? I don't so thats alright
  22. Clarky
    Paul bought some TI flats off me. Completely friendly hassle-free deal. Which is nice
  23. Clarky
    My gear downsizing continues. I bought this from the forum a few months back at £400 and have since added a DI extension lead (as the head does not have an XLR out) and a neat padded bag (not EA but fits perfectly), together costing about £35. Will sell for £390 posted (£380 collected) which is a bargain for an amp of this quality and in basically near-perfect condition (they are £550 new at BassDirect and the XLR conversion cable is £14 on top). Works fabulously for double bass (has two channels, one specifically voiced for piezo input) but I've also used it with my fretless acoustic/electric bass and its both loud and ludicrously light. Stock pic (mine looks identical): [attachment=136694:EAmiucro1200.jpg] Specs: Inputs: Configuration: 2 independent channels- Channel 1 Mid EQ set at 500Hz for electric bass, Channel 2 Mid EQ set at 800Hz for upright/acoustic bass •Input Impedance: 1Meg ohm input impedance on both inputs •Trim controls: Independent channel level adjustments, DI output level, and high pass filter •Intelligent Input Switching: Select different settings for 1 bass or have independent setups for 2 basses, Channel 1 or Channel 2, or Channel 1+2 •Controls: Channel switch, Input gain, 3-Band EQ, Master Volume, Mute switch, Effects loop blend •EQ: Low, Mid, and High for each channel, Variable high pass filter 22-80 Hz, 6db per octave (allows selection of a frequency below which response is reduced, helps boomy rooms and stages-Channel 2 only) •Effects Loop: Parallel effects loop with blend control, wide range of setups via internal jumpers •Outputs: Speakon speaker, tuner, effects send, balanced DI out (1/4" stereo wired as TRS) •Protection: Internal cooling fan, thermal and overload •Line Voltage: 100/120 - 240 volts internally selected via jumper •Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz +/- 3dB •Power Output: 550 watts @ 4 ohms 310 watts @ 8 ohms •Size: 2.1"H x 8.5"W x 5.4"D •Weight: 2.3 lbs.
  24. Clarky
    Coffee table bass - never seen one in Starbucks R********** bass - nuff said Double bass - there's only one?
  25. Clarky
    [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1370898000' post='2107246'] Typical blonde.... [/quote] Ped and I [attachment=136679:min-mayor-launches-tube-busking-contest.jpg]
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