Clarky

[quote name='headofire' post='1082843' date='Jan 9 2011, 01:03 AM']cool bass man.. wish you were trading on this one...[/quote]
Sorry but I am seriously all spent out, having just bought an Alembic, and really need to raise some cash

Errrm, just bought this beautiful Alembic Series 1 from lozbass (these are Loz' photos, hope thats OK but I have either a rubbish camera or am just bad at taking photos). Its a fully refurbished 1982 bass that really is as good as new, and weighs only 9.2 pounds.

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This one, and its now mine, mwhahaha

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[quote name='lozbass' post='1082237' date='Jan 8 2011, 04:03 PM']Met up with Clarky yesterday to hand over a rather special instrument. My only regret (apart from passing on a fantastic bass) was that we didn't have longer to talk - Clarky is a pillar of the BC community with an incredible enthusiasm for - and knowledge of - bass. He's also a fantastically accommodating and very understanding buyer. Despite a few problems at my end, the deal was concluded extremely rapidly and Clarky made the funds transfer within minutes of our telephone conversation. Utterly honest, extremely friendly and a gentleman player of our instrument. Thanks for everything! I would recommend Clarky without reservation to any buyer or seller.[/quote]
I'm blushing now Loz! Just back from the football and heading off to have an hour on that rather lovely instrument

You only have one life to live (unless you believe in karma and expect to come back as a beetle or a water buffalo). Go for it I say and don't feel guilty. Its all good!

I just bought a truly stunning bass off Lawrence, aka Lozbass. An absolute gentleman to deal with. He even caught the train from Manchester to London to hand deliver it to to me .... and before my payment had cleared, which really is beyond the call of duty. His communications are second to none, as well. Absolute star!

Into my arms - Nick Cave

Just beautiful

Thanks for clarifying Gareth. In response to a PM, sorry no trade offers please. I am looking to recoup spent funds here.

Edit: will try to get some fresh photos up over the weekend

I bought this American Vintage '62 Reissue Precision from BC'er Gareth only two months ago but have decided that I want a plain Jazz - rather than a P/J - in addition to my Fender Pino. I now have a gorgeous seafoam green Bacchus Jazz, hence I am moving this on to recoup spent funds.

The black nitro finish has lots of fine surface scratches but is in excellent condition (no dings) for a 1994 bass (serial V071910). Weight-wise it comes in at 9.8 lbs. Prior to my ownership (not sure if it was done prior to Gareth) the bass had an American Vintage Reissue '62 Jazz pickup fitted, together with the copper grounding strip (painted black). The control layout is V/V/T, so you can blend the P and J tones or have only one pickup engaged. There is no case unfortunately.

The pic is from Gareth's original FS post (hope that's OK Gareth?) I am asking £800 collected or meeting in London. Not keen on delivery right now as Mrs C's patience has worn this with waiting in for Interparcel for me!

Note this is not for those who like skinny necks. Has the 1.75" width at the nut and is quite a handful. Wearing flatwound strings, so very retro!

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Back on topic though, the proportions of the 60th anniv bass just don't look right to me. The headstock looks too big and it looks all a bit Mike Dirnt-y, which is fine if you wanna be in a Green Day trib ....

Yep, it was touch on the heavy side for me too - plus I bought it thinking it would be useful in my voodoo blues band due to retro looks ... and it wasn't really needed. Lovely sounding bass though with that Lollar p/u

Thats a 4000 (ie, the one without the neck pickup). Shows (as usual) that its in the fingers not the instrument! Oh, and Barry, you do not need a Rick

Just sold Jonathan a fretless Fender Jazz. Very smooth and quick transaction for which many thanks. Hope you enjoy the world of fretless!

WHY HAS'T THIS SOLD YET YOU ARE ALL A BUNCH OF TIM WASTERS

Save yourself the money Gareth and use your MIA Precision. The wear and tear will in all probability cost you less (if anything at all) than buying a "cheap backup". And you will be playing an awesome bass you can 100% rely on and know well. Or use your Stingray 4. Thats my twopenn'orth!

PS, great news about the tour

Where are the big shiny valves? Solid state I presume

Percy Jones from the live Brand X album

Hey Lenny, it would indeed look great next to Sid but is now sold pending. HNY to you too

[quote name='dave_bass5' post='1078680' date='Jan 5 2011, 03:41 PM']If i can get his guitar in perfect tune, just once, then its £60 well spent.[/quote]
Unless it reveals that he is in fact a crap guitarist as well as a miser

[quote name='Ou7shined' post='1078668' date='Jan 5 2011, 03:32 PM']Is there any chance you could get a washer under the adjuster nut so you can eek out a few extra turns?[/quote]
I've not tried that so its a possibility, thanks. First I will try a splash of [s]Brut 33[/s] 3-in-one oil. I had a similar problem with my Fender Pino but that just required a bit less pussyfooting with the truss rod. In this case I am at bicep-busting level and the truss rod will not turn further. It just seems wrong to me, hence I wondered about just going to the expense of having it professionally seen to

My '62 reissue Precision has some 45-105 strings on at present (Ernie Balls I think) and even with the truss rod tightened as far as I can get it, it has a distinct up-bow so that I cannot get the action very low. Its hardly disatrous but I do like my action on the low side (2.5mm at 12th fret ideally, whereas its probably close to 4mm currently)

Should I just experiment with lower gauge strings or should I just take it straight away to the Gallery or similar to get it checked out? 45-105s are hardly transatlantic cables so I would have expected the neck to be able to accommodate these very easily and yet it simply will not.

I use the IntelliTouch PT-10 on my DB and my electric basses. Could not be easier. [url="http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/accessories/tuners/intellitouch"]http://www.stringsdirect.co.uk/accessories...rs/intellitouch[/url]

It stays on the DB bridge while playing live. For my electrics I just clip it on the headstock and tune up then take it off again which is very uselful during set-ups. For a gig, mind you, I would still go through my Polytuner as its too fiddly to keep taking the IntelliTouch on and off.

Just sold John some DB strings. Paid very fast and friendly communications. Cheers mate!

[quote name='oldslapper' post='1078561' date='Jan 5 2011, 02:03 PM']Bought Clarky's Honeys, uber fast delivery...thanks,

John[/quote]
Can I point out for the avoidance of doubt that Honeys are a type of bass string

and here's the same dude playing his Spoiler in close up, so you can see the bass in detail


Shame I do not have the dosh right now