Clarky

[quote name='Musicman20' post='1117059' date='Feb 5 2011, 09:07 PM']This year I'm buying no more basses once these get here...because [s]the price hikes and VAT have really put me off.[/s] the Ernie Ball factory doesn't have any more capacity[/quote] Fixed it for you Gareth

That was a joke based on a Clive cartoon in The Times from the 1990s. Clive and similarly be-suited City slicker are looking up at the stars and his mate says, "looking at the universe, don't you feel so small, so insignificant?". Clive replies "not really, I'm not 30 yet and I have got a Porsche" I don 't actually have a Porsche and if I did it probably wouldn't be a keeper

[quote name='EdwardHimself' post='1117049' date='Feb 5 2011, 08:59 PM']I think it really depends on how you define the word. If you think about it, nothing is really "permanent". Everything in the universe, including the universe itself, is simply in a transient state that had a start and will have an end and then the endless cycle of ultimate destruction and regeneration will repeat itself. That's just my opinion, anyway...[/quote] But I have a Porsche

[quote name='EssentialTension' post='1117037' date='Feb 5 2011, 08:52 PM']Er ... weren't you selling on of those?[/quote] Yes a 62rI that I find too much of a handful due to 1.75 width neck

[quote name='Musicman20' post='1117019' date='Feb 5 2011, 08:44 PM']Pino has gone?!!![/quote] Yep, replaced by TF fretless and a '71 Fender P/J (incoming). Two basses that will cover a lot of ground, replacing one Precision (albeit a beautiful one).

BC is full of posts stating this bass, that bass blah blah is a keeper. More often than not the very same bass is for sale months or even weeks later. Unless something has a particular emotional attachment or resonance (year of birth, present from wifey at key date etc) surely the concept of a keeper is plain rubbish. After all it's bits of wood and wire and there are a lot of pretty bits of wood and wire out there. I am as guilty as any, having stated first that my 71 Precision would never be sold, then my Fender Pino ( now back in Legion's hands as I wanted his Tony Franklin fretless just that little bit more than the Pino, even though it was the nicest Precision I had ever played). Agree, disagree?

[quote name='warwickhunt' post='1116970' date='Feb 5 2011, 08:11 PM']What's the weight and balance like on the LG4 Clarky?[/quote] Weighs 9.74 pounds, balances perfectly AFAIC. It's a quite lovely thing, especially with the 1.625 width neck and the chocolate-y dalbergia negra rosewood board. Thinking of making a trip to BassGear, WH?

[quote name='EssentialTension' post='1116957' date='Feb 5 2011, 08:05 PM']Get Big Pink.[/quote] OK, will do Dave. Now I need to find some Polish red wine

As an aside, I bought 'the brown album' by The Band on the advice of burritobass and rather like it (though I definitely have to be in the mood). Is it worth getting 'Music from the big pink' too or have I got the best one?

[quote name='EssentialTension' post='1116923' date='Feb 5 2011, 07:53 PM']I am now drinking Polish lager.[/quote] Maybe Rick had been drinking polish?

My view is that (based on the listing) you weren't buying the case, therefore no recompense is due ... but that the seller was irresponsible for not packing properly and very lucky the bass wasn't damaged, leading to a serious dispute and him ultimately being very out of pocket

[quote name='EssentialTension' post='1116761' date='Feb 5 2011, 05:46 PM'][/quote] For the avoidance of doubt (and so as not to offend Dave!), I meant that from his slurred speech and ropey fretless playing it sounds like he had a drink or several before recording this video. Bit sad really, like the Jaco instructional video which shows a man with problems

[quote name='EssentialTension' post='1116753' date='Feb 5 2011, 05:40 PM']I love The Band but after that I need a drink.[/quote] Sounds like he got there before you

[quote name='Low End Bee' post='1096979' date='Jan 20 2011, 11:40 PM']Fantastic photos mate.[/quote] Just saw these photos belatedly. Superb photos Nigel and looks like a fitting tribute.

[quote name='faceman' post='1115961' date='Feb 4 2011, 10:23 PM']I did, ordered the Status strings today, should be with me tomorrow. Just been jamming along to some Blues Brothers and Floyd and the bass sounds great. Can't wait through for the flats. Now, any recommendations on where to look for a tortoiseshell pickguard?[/quote] Stick up an items wanted ad on BassChat - bound to be one kicking around! Failing that get Bass Doc to make you one - he has nice 70's style tort material at his disposal and does a great job

Sorry if I induced you to puke Jase - only trying to introduce a little levity into a thread that had already come down firmly into two camps

[attachment=71177:kev_and_...f_berlin.jpg] Nuff said

[quote name='faceman' post='1115002' date='Feb 4 2011, 10:17 AM']What flatwounds could you recommend basing it on this? I know that example was a maple-neck but obviously mine is rosewood, will this make much of a difference?[/quote] The Pino Custom Shop uses Thomastik Infeld JF344 flats - these [url="http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/products/624-thomastik_jf344_jazz_flatwound_bass_43_100_"]http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/products/62...nd_bass_43_100_[/url] They are relatively skinny and flexible. If you prefer a bit more tension there are D'Addario Chromes or La Bella Deep Talkin Flats in various gauges. All will give you that sound but equally all will sound bright for the first few weeks of use (until they have settled down and absorbed oils from your fingers etc at which point they become really smooth and a joy to play)