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  1. Clarky
    More pics in current livery (taken a few weeks ago when it was wearing flats, now has D'Addario 45-100 nickels on) and one of the digital scales. Also I forgot to say that I like low action and a flat neck relief (if that's the correct description). I have put a sliver of paper under the E string where it passes over the nut to avoid slight buzz around the 8th fret. This wouldn't be an issue if you liked medium action, flats or a different relief profile (it didn't buzz, for example, when it came to me from BassBros, its just the vagaries of my setup)
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    I bought this from BassBros a couple of months ago and upgraded the white pickguard to a black one for added coolness. The lightest Jazz I have ever played at 8 pounds, yes you read that correctly. Unfortunately I am not getting on with the neck profile (I previously had a super-thin necked Geddy Jazz and this is quite deep front to back, almost like a chunky P bass neck but with narrower nut width). It hasn't left the house since I got it and is in super 9.5/10 condition (a few tiny, barely visible scratches around the drilled bridge cover holes). Comes with Fender case, covers, white guard etc. Collect from SW13 London or post at cost within UK. NO TRADES unless a 2010s Spector Ian Hill P/J in black (the one with the slimmed down neck profile). Last pic was taken today, to show black guard, the rest were sent to me by Will from BassBros (it didn't actually go on their website as I heard about it before Will had put together the advert).
  3. Clarky
    "I'm using a pair of Vans with an LMII". These ones? But seriously, great basses these. GLWYS
  4. Clarky
    Since this thread has the attention of Spector owners, just a quick note that I am trying to find a first generation Spector Ian Hill. In case this is of interest to one of you. Cheers Clarky
  5. Clarky
    One of a kind Flying V bass made by Ken Smith for Stanley Clarke. A cool £10k (give or take) at the Bass Gallery. Like the Spellbinder, this unfortunately does nothing for me aesthetically https://thebassgallery.com/products/ken-smith-bespoke-b-bass-1981-ex-stanley-clarke
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    This is sold
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    * like *
  8. Clarky
    1. Not spontaneously combusting 2. Not stage diving on to a concrete floor 3. Not preemptively attacking two people in Woolworths on the assumption they are on the rob (2 and 3 actually happened in one of my bands)
  9. Clarky
    "Bass is cool. Today is a great day" Noam Chomsky 🤠
  10. Clarky
    Bought/traded a lovely bass from Alex. As before, all good and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him to other BC members.
  11. Clarky
    Interesting how the original saddles clearly were not fit for purpose from the picture above. So its a bit surprising that Fender should seek to replicate, even if for authenticity
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  13. Clarky
    Originally Fender used bakelite saddles, I believe
  14. Clarky
    https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/roxy-music/2022/the-o2-arena-london-england-43b10bcf.html
  15. Clarky
    To pre-empt the inevitable (bass forum) question. He played a selection (CAR, white) of Manhattan J-style basses https://manhattanprestigebasses.com/ These retail in US at $999
  16. Clarky
    He was introduced last night. Sounded like Neil or Phil Dixon (Bryan Ferry was a bit muffled, when speaking). However, I googled and came up with nada so I clearly misheard
  17. Clarky
    Agree, very polished performance and tremendous sound (esp for the O2). I enjoyed the early/ mid 1970s output (esp Do the Strand, Re-make/ Re-model, Virginia Plain, Every home a heartache being the highlight for me) but I'm afraid the Avalon/Jealous Guy/Dance away etc 'soft rock' leaves me cold
  18. Clarky
    I went with Mrs C to see the Roxy Music 50th Anniversary gig at O2 last night. She is a mega-fan from the 70s, I know much less about them (they were never really my cup of tea back in the day) and so I did some googling beforehand. Obvs I checked their bassists (duh!), only to discover 4 have passed away. How very Spinal Tap
  19. Clarky
    Meaningless title (and awful song): "Born to be alive"
  20. Clarky
    As a fellow Serek owner, I would be interested to know just how light your Lincoln is? Meanwhile, this serves as a bump on me!!!!
  21. Clarky
    Some cracking weight conversion here!
  22. Clarky
    Still available
  23. Clarky

    Saw James Taylor at Apollo last night. Still has that voice and what a band - Steve Gadd on drums, Jimmy Johnson on bass and a bunch of other fine players/singers

    1. yorks5stringer

      yorks5stringer

      His voice is like a warm duvet. He's not a bad player either, Lee Sklar said he had great difficulty putting down basslines on his earlier stuff as JT played the basslines as well with his guitar work.

  24. Clarky
    Fun fact. I bought NG a pint in the hospitality bar at the (retrospectively, in the circumstances) awfully named Toxic Twin Towers ball at Wembley in 1999. Aerosmith, Lennie Kravitz and Stereophonics played. He was stood next to me and I thought about offering my services as a bass player (Guiggsy had just left). Decided against it. Probably a wise decision.
  25. Clarky
    PS, for those with long memories, that 2013 thread is BassChat comedy gold. Featuring the demented ramblings of the multiple times banned Inti/Redburst/whatever (kept changing profile name after being banned)
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