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  1. Clarky
    Thanks all, if I did go ahead with this route (and I would still prefer to track down a Handbox WB-100, which renders the question obsolete), my cab is a Barefaced Supertwin (2x12", relatively uncoloured)
  2. Clarky
    You know where I am going with this Jack! Owner of relatively lightweight Matamp GT100 .... in case I cannot get the Handbox valve beastie!
  3. Clarky
    Looking at old valve amps, I noticed that 'traditional' 60/70s based ones like Matamp have no DI out. Obviously you could mic the cab but is there a way (pedal, I assume, between amp and cab) to create a DI out for front of house? Not that I have a valve amp but am just pondering ... I have been after a Handbox WB-100 but can't track one down and its unclear when they will begin manufacturing them again.
  4. Clarky
    Details on 4003S (£1600 plus delivery): Bought new from BassDirect in January 2022, its a 2021 edition 4003S (meaning vintage style knobs and unvarnished fretboard) in good condition jetglo. If I am being picky there are a couple of tiny, shallow indentations/blips in the finish and the black Rickenbacker logo on TRC has slightly rubbed off (from when I removed it to adjust truss rods), otherwise it looks great. Also, for full disclosure, the jack socket is quite tight so the bass lead needs to be pushed in quite hard to 'click' or remove (simple 2 minute fix to ease spring for those who are inclined, I couldn't be bothered as it works fine and actually made me feel more secure when playing.) Weighs 4.2kg/9.4 pounds Will be sold with original hard shell case and fitted Rickysounds pickup surround bezel (£45) - the chrome pickup cover is safe in the case. Pics show befire and after bezel fitting. £1,600 collected from SW13 or UPS delivery at cost (£25-30?). UK only
  5. Clarky
    Having dealt with Harry before (top BCer), I believe he is in Margate,Kent
  6. Clarky
    TBF, I couldn't even get close - even with a fretted bass
  7. Clarky
    @glenbass1this looks like it would be worth stretching your budget for!
  8. Clarky
    Oh THAT Maria
  9. Clarky
    Having created the single most boring thread ever on BassChat with a reply count that didn't trouble the scorer (can I get a badge @ped?) I can confirm that they are very old Fat Beams, probably from the early 2000s. There is no date but a stamp referring to a mysterious Maria. Altogether "Maria, say it loud and there's music playing! Say it soft and it's almost like praying. Maria, I'll never stop saying Maria."
  10. Clarky
    Nice routing for the neck pickup ...😬
  11. Clarky
    One of my two Ricks has to go. Its a really close call as to which I would prefer to keep between this and my 2021 jetglo 4003S (worth maybe £1650-1700), so if anyone is after the latter I might sell that instead and keep the fireglo 4003. Here is me playing the jetglo 4003S.
  12. Clarky
    Lovely bass which hopefully someone will snap up at this price. Not me, I'm afraid, as I need to move on one of my 2 Ricks GLWYS!
  13. Clarky
    The singer/frontman in my band was also a bassist in the past (at least 10 years ago). He was having a studio clearout and found these unopened DR "Marcus" 40-100 strings which he has kindly sent my way. Would anyone like to hazard a guess as to roughly how old these are, and whether they are SS or nickel? Intriguingly Google Images does not come up with a single picture matching this design, making me suspect they're 20+ years old. And yes I could open them but thats not so much fun!
  14. Clarky
    You have obviously listened to a LOT better pub covers bands than I have ever seen!
  15. Clarky
    This looks like the entry in the Wal bass directory, although I could be wrong (tarnishing to knob - oo err missus - suggests its one and the same bass) https://www.nedcom.nl/WAL/view.php?id=PBxxxx GLWYS Martin!
  16. Clarky
    If I wasnt such a dope with practical stuff, maybe that would be an option. I have tracked down a US alternative but need to price it up with delivery and import duties etc
  17. Clarky
    Addendum: Paul got back to me this morning. Sadly they are no longer making Orange TB tolex cases due to the equipment needed (staple guns have apparently changed size and won't fit in the enclosure any longer)
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    Edit: need to move on 1 of my 2 Ricks. This OP features my 2019 fireglo 4003 beauty, which weighs a more than acceptable 9.3 9.0 pounds (4.08kg). Jetglo 4003S bass details a few posts down. My 4003 plays very slickly with new 40-100 DR Pure Blues strings installed. Comes with Rick hard case in good used condition. A few minor knocks visible in pics (tip of headstock; rear underside edge; and small [2cm ish] patch of buckle rash, not through the wood) but none visible except very close up. I have been A/B'ing this with my jetglo 4003S and come to the conclusion I marginally prefer the latter due to its carved, rather than slab, body. But this bass has a nicer, slicker neck, so its a toss up really between the two. Collection from SW13 London (south of Hammersmith Bridge) or I can probably sort delivery at cost (will need a packing box, which I don't currently have) with UPS (£25-30?) Sale strongly preferred at this point as I am trying to keep bass collection count down. Also, sorry to our EU brethren (I didn't vote for B...t), its a UK sale only.
  19. Clarky
    Well, given they posted on IG yesterday, they are still going (which is good). Just not responding to my messages to them (not so good!) .... hey ho
  20. Clarky
    Similarly fret buzz doesn’t seem to worry 'classic' bass players. Listen to isolated Chris Squier on something like Roundabout or Heart of the Sunrise and its clanky and buzzy as hell. If I had that sound at home, I would be fiddling around with truss rods etc. Yet it works perfectly for CS as part of ensemble Edit: apols to OP as this is a bit tangential
  21. Clarky
    Um, OK 😑 To the OP: I am a recent convert to Ricks, good luck with your sale, its a beauty!
  22. Clarky
    Top of this thread says Essex, if that helps any?
  23. Clarky
    I think its obvious the weak link in the chain is the Handbox WB-100 all valve amp, so I would do the decent thing and take it off your hands 😁
  24. Clarky
    Emailed last Wednesday and, not getting a reply, Instagram messaged them on Friday and still no reply. They could of course be on hols but just wondered if anyone knew? PS, I was investigating ordering a custom orange tolex head sleeve for an Orange TB500 amp, which I know they have made in the past
  25. Clarky
    Click the three little dots on rhs of your first post and then click Report. This brings up a message box for the moderators. Ask if they would pls move it to the EUB and DB for sale forum and I am sure one of those fine peeps will do so
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