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Clarky
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[quote name='warwickhunt' post='1116947' date='Feb 5 2011, 08:02 PM']I have £3500 worth of 'other' basses that I can swap! [/quote] me too! -
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?
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[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?
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£700 gets you a lot of bass guitar for your money ... And I will throw in a free air guitar for the guitar[s]d[/s]ist* in your band * edited so as not to offend some of the more sensitive souls on BassChat
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Beautiful - how on earth has it stayed in such remarkable condition with the original strings? I guess that prior to your ownership it simply sat in its case under someone's bed ... Just lovely
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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
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[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
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[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
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[quote name='molan' post='1116697' date='Feb 5 2011, 04:48 PM']Of course, that one was Clarky's as well before me, lol.[/quote] Like I say, if its Fender shaped there's a good chance I owned at one stage Anyway, back on topic, here's a bump to the top from me
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Some old pics to help things along [attachment=71229:bass_pair.jpg][attachment=71230:nash_2.jpg][attachment=71231:nash.jpg]
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Post your pictures, Lets see what you all look like.
Clarky replied to slaphappygarry's topic in General Discussion
[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. -
Yep, its Fender shaped so I owned it one stage! This is a truly lovely bass that I regretted selling immediately. Sounds great with the the hum-cancelling UltraJazz p/u's and has a very Precision-like neck, so its suitable for those that don't get on with skinny necks. Superb colour scheme. Lovely lovely
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[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
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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
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[attachment=71177:kev_and_...f_berlin.jpg] Nuff said
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Played the bass again this morning. Actually there's nowt wrong with the action, its just that it has a big 'ol neck so that by the time you are in the stratospheric heights (!) of the 12th fret its really quite a handful (much beefier say than the Pino feels). For those who like a big 'ol neck this really is something of a steal at £700. So here's a fat neck bump
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[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)
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[quote name='Crazykiwi' post='1114841' date='Feb 4 2011, 05:03 AM']I don't blame the pros for avoiding forums, I would as well if in their [i][b]Hi-tops[/b][/i].[/quote] Fixed
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Thanks gents. I am just cutting a big hole in the scratchplate and have written Sue Ryder in permanent marker on the headstock. Should go in minutes
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[quote name='Hobbayne' post='1114370' date='Feb 3 2011, 07:34 PM']Mine didnt sell on ebay either, but I did have a few messages after the auction closed asking wether I would like to do a deal, so I came to an arrangement outside of ebay with someone. Maybe you will get someone? [/quote] Thanks mate but no contacts so far. Think I will get it set up properly at the Bass Gallery and then try and sell again once the action is nice and low (rather than its current medium)
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Sigh ..... didn't sell on eBay Anyone interested? £700 or £350 x2
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and here it is FS on BassChat again [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=121370"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=121370[/url]
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[quote name='skankdelvar' post='1112185' date='Feb 2 2011, 11:53 AM']The feature on 'Banking's Silver Foxes to watch in 2006'?[/quote] Actually it was a photo of someone else that I was standing next to - I was described as "and friend". Fair do's, fail on the famous stakes!
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[quote name='skankdelvar' post='1112152' date='Feb 2 2011, 11:23 AM']99% of bass players shun the spotlight. Showing off is just not their muffin. Therefore nobody [i]really [/i]famous will ever be spotted on BC. And that's the way we like it.[/quote] I was once in a photograph in OK Magazine - does that count?
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Best pickups to give a Jazz more presence/authority?
Clarky replied to Clarky's topic in Accessories and Misc
FYI, based on comments above and the poll, I've just ordered a set of Dimarzio Model J pickups (the black set, not the cream ones, although I was tempted!) and will let you know how I get on with these. Either way I think the Bacchus pickups were a bit weak so something needed doing
