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    and replied!
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    Due to some rather pressing issues on the home front, I will only be able to attend for maybe 2-3 hours, Nik. I aim to be there about lunchtime so will bring the raffle bits and pieces (Orange amp, rack bag) then. Can also bring any of my FS bits (MIA Jazz, Arria EU, TC amp) if anyone wants a look-over, otherwise just bringing the Pino Precision and MB combo
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    Would also do straight swap for a new model MIA Jazz in black/rosewood in similar excellent condition
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    PM'd back. still available, however. And thanks for the kind words, BB2000!
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    I recently bought back this very attractive 2009 MIA Jazz in oly white/tort/maple on BassChat, having been the original owner. Its still in excellent condition (slight swirling on the rear near the string ferrules is the limit of any wear). However, after extensive playing I have come to the conclusion (like Musicman20) that I just don't really get on with maple boards, preferring the warmer feel and look of rosewood. I would like to trade this with a cash top-up against an American Vintage '62 reissue Jazz in black (edit: or straight swap against a similar condition 2009/10 MIA Jazz in black/rosewood) but as there aren't many of these about, I am also putting this up for sale. It has a decent SKB hard case and case candy but not one of the Fender newer cases (this parted ways on an earlier trade of the bass). Fitted with new DR Sunbeam 45-105s, it plays very nicely (BCer chris_b had a play on it this evening). I am pricing this at £625. Please note that is less than I paid for the return of the bass only a few weeks ago and so is pretty non-negotiable. I will be at BassBash this weekend if anyone wants me to bring it along. Delivery is obviously extra, with the cost depending on location/service etc (I usually use Interparcel which comes in at about £15 for a bass in a hard case in the UK or £70 for mainland Europe/Scandinavia). As for pics, there are some on my sig below. However I have a rubbish camera and the best pics are from a previous FS thread - hope it's OK, BB2000? Click on link below for a a decent set of representative pics of the bass. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=95295&hl=Bb2000"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...5&hl=Bb2000[/url] Here's the best full body picture: [attachment=64825:P7160262.jpg]
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    Bump, still available
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    TIM!
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    Bump! Anyone going to BassBash on Saturday fancy this?
  9. Clarky
    [quote name='charic' post='1033509' date='Nov 23 2010, 08:33 AM']Shes been telling you that when? [/quote] If anyone has a Christian Louboutin bass (with red underneath), Mrs Clarky will be there
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    Another vote for the chunkier P width neck, which I find much more hand friendly near the nut. Funnily enough the 2009 Jazz I have is closer to a P neck in feel than any of the ultra skinny 70s Jazz necks I have played (I went the vintage J route and just hated those skinny, bound necks). So maybe the newer MIA Jazzes are the happy medium ergonomically. sound wise it entirely depends on the type of music and context, Jazzes cut through better in my view whereas Ps sound better in the mix. horses for courses and I am happy owning one of each.
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    Not surprisingly, due to his impending broken leg operation, Happy Jack will not be coming along to the BassBash
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    Don't forget there's another 20% or so in taxes to go on top, though, which takes it to £430 and into BassChat price territory! Nice bass though
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    Eminence's reply to my question (via SMART distribution) about the finger noise on the 'A': 'Have your customer dampen the ringing strings between the bridge and tailplate. Cut of piece of foam about an 1.5"wide by 6" long, maybe an inch thick. Place the foam on top of the center 2 strings midway between the tailplate and the bridge. Then tuck the ends of the foam under the outside two strings. Once the player goes and gigs with the bass, he maybe happy to have the extra string attack. I've never had anyone come forth with this comment". I don't really see that I should have to stuff a piece of foam in the bass and I don't want extra string attack in one string only! So I don't find this reply that helpful, unfortunately, other than that hearing noone else has made this comment. I am hopeful that by replacing the strings and re-siting the bridge (as suggested above) and carefully siting the Realist pickup I can fix the issue without recourse to bits of foam.
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    Dire would be over-stating it! More a case of trying to cover what I've spent, having not exactly told Mrs Clarky how much it really cost Anyway PM'd back Chris
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    [quote name='TheRev' post='1032281' date='Nov 22 2010, 09:56 AM']Have you checked that the bridge is sitting perfectly flat on the pickup following your string change? I've found that as the new strings settle in, the bridge tilts fractionally and loses contact with the Realist pickup. I don't know about a popping noise but my Eminence certainly sounds very thin when this hapens.[/quote] Thanks for that, I will check this out tonight. I guess popping is over-stating it, its more that the finger plucking the string produces a percussive noise that is just about as loud as the note itself. Playing with the meat of the finger reduces this but if Ihave to play a fast passage, I have to use the fingertips to pluck and here it becomes problematic
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    I bought this about three months ago from BassDirect for £539 (http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/TC_Classic_450.html) and it is essentially unused. Never left my house and barely even plugged in as I have used my MarkBass combo exclusively for the last 1-2 months. Has all original packaging etc. It falls into the camp of nice to have, but even nicer to have the cash (due to recent splurge on Eminence EUB). I could post to you for £440, a saving of £100 from new. Or hit me with your best offer. Looks just like this: [attachment=64603:classic450_front.jpg]
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    Monday bump Deal for BCers I have previously dealt with - the Aria with Presto strings installed plus an old spare set of Thomastik strings (the silks are a bit chewed but this would be good as a backup set in case of breakages in a gig) and postage within Uk £500 all-in, or £480 collected. As I mentioned in OP, I will get the bass back next weekend so could hand over at BassBash or post the following week.
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    TBH, Musicman basses have never really tickled my fancy ... until I saw this Status-necked one from cd david's 'Black basses' post. Phwoar, its so black and shiny [attachment=64583:P1010009_1.jpg]
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    [quote name='EssentialTension' post='1031881' date='Nov 21 2010, 08:52 PM']I bet you don't remember what I played on your Shuker.[/quote] 'Karn Evil Nine' second movement by Emerson, Lake and Palmer
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    [quote name='EssentialTension' post='1031865' date='Nov 21 2010, 08:41 PM']OK, it's out now. Clarky played [i]London Calling[/i] brilliantly on my fretless and, with me being a total t*s*e* (and slightly hard of hearing, of course), I failed to recognise it.[/quote] Oh bl**dy hell it was me doing the slide-y bit on your Tony Franklin, wasn't it? In nervy moments (like when surrounded by dozens of bass players who are better than me!) I fall back on a small stock repertoire of bass lines that I won't screw up, London Calling being one of them On topic, the other ultra-recognisable bass line from the Clash has to be 'The Magnificent Seven' (yep, thats in my embarrassed-nervous bass player repertoire too)
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    [quote name='EssentialTension' post='1031834' date='Nov 21 2010, 08:31 PM']Steady on! I can get a Persian rug if I want to. [/quote] Dave at his last gig [attachment=64574:image.axd.jpeg] PS, I think it was me playing London Calling at SE BassBash
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    [quote name='EssentialTension' post='1031821' date='Nov 21 2010, 08:27 PM']So, that's KEN by ELP? I expect it's a surprise, but that's another one with which I have only limited familiarity.[/quote] You need to play the bass line stood on a Persian rug while the keyboard player stabs his Moog with a knife. So I'm not altogether surprised its not part of your repertoire, Dave
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    [quote name='Old Horse Murphy' post='1031810' date='Nov 21 2010, 08:24 PM']Hi Steve I'm pretty certain the body is Ash. The wear on the neck is actually minimal. There are a few small lacquer chips on the back and there is the wear on the G string side but that's about it and it's very smooth with no flaking at all. I had a 76 P bass before and it hadn't faired so well as this one.[/quote] As a third party, I can tell you Steve that its a lovely player. Nick brought the bass round to mine a few weeks ago and I had a quick noodle on it. Its light, mojo'd in a tasteful way, and an all-round cracking P bass.
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    [quote name='Faithless' post='1031781' date='Nov 21 2010, 08:11 PM']Its funny, because sometimes BC is becoming similar to Talkbass to my eyes - after a while, folks who come here to post 'a recognisable bassline', will post their favourite tunes instead, that have nothing to do with being easily recognisable..[/quote] Second movement of 'Karn Evil Nine' by Emerson, Lake and Palmer anyone?
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    [quote name='walbassist' post='1031479' date='Nov 21 2010, 03:22 PM']I wonder is putting a felt pad or a bit of tape between the A string and the bridge might take the edge of the harshness?[/quote] Thanks for suggestion mate! I tried a bit of bridge foam between string and bridge but no difference. Think I will wait until I try a whole set of Silver Slaps before fiddling further. Played along to Rattlin Bone CD this afternoon and the Eminence felt great (so it should be nicer still with Silver Slaps), just need to sort this slight niggle out.
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