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Clarky

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  1. Clarky
    Chris Kelly in SE London (BC name chrkelly) - pro DB'er and very nice guy (although I've not had lessons with him) or I can personally vouch for lessons from jakesbass who is based in Surrey (maybe a bit too far for him but doesn't hurt to PM)
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    Gone

    Clarky replied to Clarky's topic in Amps and Cabs For Sale

    Bump! £100 for a quality PA monitor with all the paraphernalia .... Or a very good head-height DB speaker
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    Hmmm, not persuaded by the Aguilar for upright bass - not clear enough (great for electric but that's a different kettle of fish). Think I am going to hang on to the AI rig for the time being and put this FS thread on ice. Plus I managed to sell a couple of other items yesterday, which was helpful. So this is withdrawn. Maybe I should base my rig around this, per Beedster's post above, and flog the Aguilar instead? Not sure about that, so will stick with what I have for now.
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    I know how highly you rate these cabs Lozz Hope all is well, mate
  5. Clarky
    [quote name='wesfinn' timestamp='1322947655' post='1457695'] I miss this bass. Hope it goes to a good home! [/quote] It will be kept in the BassChat family, Wes! See post one above yours
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    [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1322945907' post='1457676'] Are you going to be using this with Rattlin' Bone? [/quote] Yep, the plan is to use this when I can't bring a DB along and on non-UK gigs (we hope to do another Portugal tour). Plus we are working on an acoustic quartet spin-off of Rattlin Bone members and this bass will be perfect for that. [quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1322946201' post='1457681'] Is the neck and fingerboard slightly DB like the Takamine or is it more guitarish? [/quote] Its quite like a fretless Precision neck, I would say. It doesn't have the heavy radius of the Takamine
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    [quote name='Legion' timestamp='1322931156' post='1457471'] Not a bass I'm familiar with at all, I'll go look for some piccies - assuming I can filter out the inevitable ice cream results. [/quote] Here's Magnum porn thread (no moustaches) http://basschat.co.uk/topic/157254-ovation-magnum/page__p__1398903__hl__magnum%20fretless__fromsearch__1#entry1398903
  8. Clarky
    [quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1322926017' post='1457381'] Is the Bruce Johnson Bass the one that was in the Gallery? [/quote] Yep, but I bought it privately from Dave Swift after I saw it advertised on his website
  9. Clarky
    Thanks Chris! Anyone interested in the Clarus+? Two channels, one for mic (or other instrument), one for piezo/mag p/u. Way more powerful/headroom than earlier AI heads as well at 800W (at 4 ohms)
  10. Clarky
    Nice one, glad to have hooked you and Steve up
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    joe_bass

    Clarky replied to joe_bass's topic in Feedback

    Joe bought my Barefaced cab. Very nice guy, all tickety-boo! Recommended
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    Its VERY double bass-ish - quite rich and thuddy sounding, not much treble, and the D/G strings really don't ring out, especially as you travel up towards the dusty end. I practiced the whole Rattlin Bone set last night and it really sounds the part. If I wanted a modern hi-fi sounding fretless, then this really isn't it, in fact its miles away. But it is just great as a retro, low end instrument.
  13. Clarky
    Beautiful bass in wonderful condition for over 30 years old! Wish I could say the same ...
  14. Clarky
    Antigua looks great with a black s/p [attachment=94366:258wgpg.jpg]
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    [quote name='BB2000' timestamp='1322855304' post='1456799'] Good call! [/quote] Hi John! yep, the Aguilar TH500 head through the Wizzy sounds superb with my Precision (very old school) and there's a guy on TB who I've discovered recommends the TH500 for upright bass. So I'm going to give that a try And Keith ... I feel sure there will be more trades at some point! If I ever get flush again, I keep casting envious eyes on your fretless 5er Wal!
  16. Clarky
    Did you ever try Kolstein Heritage strings? Steels but very smooth and lower tension than other steels I have tried, and a bit higher tension than Silver Slaps. Sort of like the DB equivalent of TI Flats
  17. Clarky
    I can only confirm part of your question which is that they are definitely noticeably higher tension than Silver Slaps. I didn't get on with the tension and took them, off my bass immediately (and flogged them)
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    Will do! When I was last up on biz in Edinburgh I saw a Western Swing band, Stretch Dawrson and the Mending Hearts, who were pretty good (very good DB player). I bet you've played with them, given the genre similarity
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    [quote name='Legion' timestamp='1322831246' post='1456373'] Ok, so I'm as bad as Clarky....and Beedster [/quote] Not that bad, mate Thats a rather sexy looking beast - reminds me a bit of a Magnum fretless but less angular. Very tasty
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    lol! Quite cool but, at $6,500 upwards it doesn't have my name on, thankfully!!!!! I will stick with my cheap rubber skull (£10) wedged on top of the scroll of my Ampeg
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    Cool! I'll watch out for that - the Mrs loves Come Dine With Me so I think it will be on our Sky+ even if I'm out I do like a nice bit of gypsy jazz from time to time (Bireli Lagrene my favourite)
  22. Clarky
    Thanks Simon Friday bump!
  23. Clarky
    Given I am gigging a feedback-free Ampeg Baby Bass (and so don't need all the functionality that a high end acoustic amp has) and that I have two rigs (electric/acoustic) which is somewhat superfluous, I have had a re-think on what I need gear-wise. I intend to go back to having just one rig for both acoustic and electric. This will also save me a fair amount of money .... which is nice. So I have the following pristine condition rig up for grabs: - a 2011 Acoustic Image Clarus+ (twin channel; 800W @4 ohms; RRP £995) [url="http://www.gollihurmusic.com/product/1888-ACOUSTIC_IMAGE_CLARUS_AMPLIFIER_CLARUS_PLUS.html"]http://www.gollihurm...LARUS_PLUS.html[/url] WIth gig bag - a 2011 Contra EXSIII 4 ohm extension cab (RRP 450) [url="http://www.gollihurmusic.com/product/1576-ACOUSTIC_IMAGE_CORUS_EX_SERIES_III_SPEAKER_CABINET.html"]http://www.gollihurm...ER_CABINET.html[/url] With slip cover The Contra cab covers small gigs and is as faithful at reproducing a DB as the Clarus. For bigger gigs (or large bands) it probably doesn't carry enough weight and you will need a bigger cab (like my Wizzy 12, which was for sale here originally but I have decided to keep) So this is a complete gigging package for the double bass player and its in fantastic condition. In the first instance, I would rather sell the two as a whole package, picked up from West London. I am going to put the combined price at roughly a third off list, so £1100. This is a bargain as the gear is in mint condition (the cab in particular has never left my house). If I have to break it up, which I would prefer not to do, it would be £800 for Clarus+ and £350 for Contra - excluding postage.
  24. Clarky
    Just acquired a fretless Bruce Johnson (Ampeg AUB-2 replica) and it looks rather hot (and quite voodoo!) next to my Ampeg Baby Bass IMHO [attachment=94314:P1040912.JPG] Here's more on Bruce Johnson's basses, if interested: http://www.xstrange.com/aeb2main.html
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    [quote name='51m0n' timestamp='1322648319' post='1453822'] So it has the original action too? Crikey [/quote] Based on what I hear of Herbie's bass, the action on mine is a big improvement! I would describe it as medium. Was really trying to make the point that its a bass you dig in, with the big thick Tru Bass strings, rather than a super-fast/slick 'modern' Jazz
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