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    Take a good book or something to do, waiting around in hotels and backstage is mind numbing and boring as hell. I used to enjoy walking around the town as it kills time, you get to see new places, you get fresh air and exercise and a break from everyone. The rest is easy, you'll love it
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    Feel your pain mate, I sold a lovely bass this weekend due to a car purchase scenario. Good luck with the sale, great bass.
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    Unfortunately for me, this beauty is now sold. Pleased for the Basschatter that bought it though
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    [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1423249895' post='2682871'] Interested in any trades? [/quote] Probably not mate, only selling this due to cash flow. I guess in the spirit of things PM's are always welcomed with trade options as there could be that rare instance that something soecial turns up. Seriously doubt I'll trade but why say never?
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    [quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1423248903' post='2682858'] I'm almost stunned to see that you're selling this mate, but completely understand why. Any propective buyers should get in quick before he changes his mind. It's a seriously good piece of kit and I can say that you can buy with absolute confidence from this man as I speak from experience. [/quote] Thanks, buddy, much appreciated, To say that I'm p***ed off about this sale would be a huge understatement. I never thought I'd have to get rid of any of my basses and choosing which one to let go of has been hard as hell. Fingers crossed I can work out a way financially to keep hold of it. Believe me, I'm on it but need to list this bass in the meantime just in case it definitely has to sell.
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    Fender Custom Shop Limited Relic 1955 Precision Bass Specs: Color: Black Over 3-Color Sunburst Body Material: Select Lightweight Ash Body Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer Neck Material: Quartersawn Maple Neck Finish: Nitrocellulose Lacquer Neck Shape: 1955 Soft “V” Scale Length: 34˝ (864 mm) Fingerboard Radius: 7.25˝ (184.1 mm) Number of Frets: 20 Fret Size: Vintage-Style Nut Width: 1.7˝ (43.2 mm) Position Inlays: Black Dot Middle Pickup: Custom Shop Stacked ’51 Precision Bass Controls: Master Volume, Master Tone Hardware Finish: Chrome Bridge: 2-Saddle ’50s Vintage-Style with Steel Barrel-Style Saddles Tuning Machines: American Vintage Reverse Open-Gear Bass Pickguard: 1-Ply Parchment Included Accessories: Limited Edition Case, Strap, Cable, Custom Shop Picks, Limited Edition Certificate of Authenticity, Polishing Cloth .
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    [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1423245136' post='2682797'] Lovely! What's the nut width? [/quote] Good question mate. 1.7 inch which is 43.2mm. Cheers.
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    [quote name='IanA' timestamp='1423245062' post='2682793'] That is a sweet sweet bass, given the choice between that and a Mike Lull....... [/quote] Agreed. If it wasn't for my neck and back issues the Lull would be up for sale for sure. No comparison between the two.
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    This is a bass I never expected to list for sale. Unfortunatey one of my basses has to go as due to a new car purchase I need some much needed cash flow back in the bank. Out of my 4 electric basses, this one easily has the most amount of mojo and amazing stand out tone. However I also have a Mike Lull Precision and even though the Relic sounds far better than the Lull, the Lull is ergonomically perfect for me and due to long standing physical issues I need to go for comfort over tone. It's not an easy choice having to chose from a bunch of basses I love. I can't complain though, the Lull is still a great bass and covers all things Precision for me. Plus, at the end of the day, these are only bits of wood and no matter how good and pretty they are, they're just tools for a job. ([u]DISCLAIMER[/u] - As much as I mean that, I am a fickle creature and will definitely withdraw this bass for sale if I can sort out my finances). According to Fender when I emailed them, 35 of these were made in 2013 as a brief limited edition run. It's a black over sunburst Relic finish, with a gorgous soft V shaped quartersawn neck which is super comfortable and plays a huge part in the basses sound. This Precision has the [b]BIGGEST[/b] tone I have ever had from a Fender Bass, and I've had a lot of Fender Basses over the years. It has a very light weight ash body and a maple neck/fingerboard. This combination when matched with the stacked Custom Shop pickup means that this bass has huge subs, clarity and a weighty punch that gives a 'don't f*** with the bass player' type tone. I love the way this bass makes me think about playing, the sound fills the room so deeply that one note can go for miles, I'm going to miss that. It weighs in at seriously light 7.30lbs without the covers and 7.59lbs with the covers on. It comes with the Limited Edition case and case candy including certificate, lead, tags, cloth, strap and pics. It's been well loved and is in great condition - aside from the factory Relicing of course... One man's loss is certainly another man's gain. [u][b]EDIT - Clicking on any picture will take you to the photobucket album with loads more pics[/b][/u] [url="http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/chiliwailer/media/CS%2055/P1060958_zps1lwsua9b.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/chiliwailer/media/CS%2055/P1060392_zpsbngbemlt.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/chiliwailer/media/CS%2055/P1060963_zps4rpt6gpw.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/chiliwailer/media/CS%2055/P1060967_zpsrnkmenws.jpg.html"][/url]
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    Nuts......... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Fender-Vintage-62-reissue-USA-Jazz-Bass-new-and-no-longer-made-/271728027590?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item3f4440a7c6
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    Hi folks, Years back I bought a Rodenberg overdrive pedal for guitar which I still love and use. I was just checking out their website and such as a mate of mine was asking me about it, when via their facebook page I saw that they make bass pedals for Marcus and Victor, I was quite surprised, or maybe out of touch? Anyone tried these pedals? Edit.... Looks like they make bespoke versions for certain pro's and put their names on the pedal. It's the GAS 789's that's been personalised for Marcus and Victor.
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    [quote name='toneknob' timestamp='1422534828' post='2673765'] Well the three (soon to be two) Wunjo shops are co-owned. I understand the newish Westside belongs to someone from the old Music Ground organisation. On the other side are two or three Rhodes shops, and Vintage and Rare has now changed hands, now it's No.Tom and does a similar job, but has extended the catchment from "mostly Fender and Gibson". Check out the recently sold 4005 on the website (http://notomguitars.com/collections/basses/products/1968-rickenbacker-4005) Also, a well-known US actor was seen in there last week dropping £10k on a vintage P, which puts his recent comments in the press in perspective a bit [/quote] [quote name='ras52' timestamp='1422539692' post='2673856'] Surprised to hear that Westside is a MG outfit, as I got really good service from them when I was shopping for an acoustic six-string. [/quote] Last I was aware.... Westside is owned by Johnny X, he is the UK distributor for Martin guitars, but staffed by a couple of Ex Music Ground including Paul, the most incredible guitar player and all round good guy, Music Ground just have the one shop, thank heavens, that place was hell when they owned half the street, the mighty Wunjo have 3, Regent Sounds is owned by an amazing guy called Crispin, No Tom is owned by a good bloke called Ron. The two Rose Morris stores have seperate owners and Macaris have their second shop there. Angel Music is owned but a couple of very cool pro's and Rock Stop has had the same staff and owner since the late 80's! IMO Denmark Street isn't so cool for boutique or high end gear, back in my day the shops averaged between 10- 25k a week, and that's only achievable by selling generic stuff to the masses. Destination stores are definitely the way forward for something special.
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    [quote name='JamesBass' timestamp='1422209126' post='2669876'] Cheers, good to know Incase a vintage specimen comes across my path when I'm abroad, or on the net and GAS takes over! [/quote] I know there is a first time for everything and all that, but I have never myself heard of a guitar being seized for having Brazilian Rosewood, and that after years of working in MI. But I'm certainly not stating that this could never happen, I just never got wind of it and am quite alarmed by the comments above, they obviously come from good sources. As well as old Fenders, many old acoustics such as Martin are B/R and come back and forth from the States on a regular basis. Those customs guys would have to get seriously clued up, or tipped off, to know which guitars to look for. I have an old Martin which is B/R, there is a damn good reason why it is held in high esteem. I'm sure other rosewoods do just as good a job too, but I never heard a bad B/R guitar in my time and I know guys that absolutely swear by them. I'd be truly gutted for anyone who lost out.
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    Haha, I've seen it used used up until 1966, the change might have come around late 64-65???
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    [quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1421999565' post='2667486'] Thanks, CW - I am reading and am potentially interested but I suspect the CS price will be prohibitive - bet it comes out at £2.5-3k [/quote] Right you are mate, but if it's half as good as my 2013 Ltd Ed 55 Precision then it's worth bouncing off some 0% credit cards for 2-3 years, £70 a month should do it. Hehe, I'll stop being a devil now....
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    [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1421962153' post='2667264'] I'm trying to work out what the Journeyman P's have that previous CS P's haven't...? [/quote] Yeah. I was a little disappointed as even though they look great, it's more Relics for 2015! The Precision is a 59 but with a 60's shape neck, rather then the regular big 59 neck, so you can get an anodised guard but C shape oval neck. I guess the faded 3 tone SB is to again give it that 50's 2 tone SB look but 60's feel. The Jazz has special designed pickups to match the style of the first ones. What is also cool is that the necks seem heavily Reliced to feel worn in but the finishes aren't too Reliced, like a cross between a Closet Classic and Relic? They are the differences that jumped out to me, The Ltd Ed 55 Precision looks great. Available in dirty white too.....Clarky, if you're reading this, look out!
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    For what it's worth, speaking about passive I'm a big fan of Lindy Fralin Jazz Bass pickups.
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    I find some of this Denmark St bashing quite bizarre and short sighted at times. Here is a thread praising a new shop which has 3 ex Denmark St guys, each with well over 10 years experience of working there - go figure. Sure, there are, have been and always will be some tossers working there, even the odd dodgy shop from time to time. There are also guys who aren't born with customer service instinct, awareness or skills and therefore need time to develop them or move on. But there are plenty of good guys and good businesses there that don't deserve to be unfairly and damagingly tarnished with the same brush. There is big love here for Wunjo Bass, and rightly so, it's a shame they are caught up in this. To let one bad apple spoil the bunch is quite petty indeed. I spent many years in MI - retail and on the road working for Fender. From my exeprience, there is no perfect shop - all will have a bad day or a bad guy working there from time to time. I could tell you a horror story or two about many shops that are mentioned here with praise - aside from Bass Direct too. Unless of course I consider that Mark isn't too fond on Fender Custom Shop, though with all those lovely boutique basses there who am I to argue?
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    Ooh, very nice! Great necks on those 59's, chunky and sounding fat
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    [quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1421694563' post='2664079'] Thanks for this info. Yep, can confirm the shop is very cool! [/quote] I can't wait to stop by, cheers for the thread!
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    [quote name='xilddx' timestamp='1421689968' post='2664007'] Really !! From where? Is Martin the older geezer with the beard? Or the younger one with the beard? [/quote] Yeah, as said before, Martin is older and ex V&R, but he certainly ain't no Chris Trigg. Martin is a wonderful man, honest, well natured and a great musician. Steve would be the younger one with the beard I pressume. I haven't seen him in years, he was at Hanks, though he left a long time ago and was in bands after that, Justin was with Chris Bryant for years, until Chris did a runner overnight. That is if it's the Justin I think it is. Really glad good to know that these guys are in a cool new shop.
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    Ex Denmark Street guys, and all very nice chaps too, especially Martin. You'd be in very good hands
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    [quote name='Meddle' timestamp='1421619607' post='2663431'] I have the Strat! Took me an hour and a Genesis album to make. The neck was the worst bit. I've superglued the back to keep it in one piece. [/quote] Yeah, I still can't work out where the truss rod goes....
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    [quote name='Clarky' timestamp='1421583716' post='2662856'] Might be a good idea for Andy Baxter to take your mate's bass off eBay then Chiliwailer! If someone places a bid where does that leave him? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1957-FENDER-PRECISION-BASS-2-TONE-SUNBURST-ANDY-BAXTER-BASS-/181622698939?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item2a498e73bb [/quote] The devil in me wants to find out....:-)
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    Mrs Chiliwailer wanted to buy me a bass for Xmas, however she couldn't quite afford a Mike Lull. [URL=http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/chiliwailer/media/image7_zpsd0d519d8.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah227/chiliwailer/image7_zpsd0d519d8.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/chiliwailer/media/image6_zps98fcdf2e.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah227/chiliwailer/image6_zps98fcdf2e.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/chiliwailer/media/image5_zps207a4c96.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah227/chiliwailer/image5_zps207a4c96.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/chiliwailer/media/image4_zps87ce4512.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah227/chiliwailer/image4_zps87ce4512.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/chiliwailer/media/image3_zps9cef1f50.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah227/chiliwailer/image3_zps9cef1f50.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/chiliwailer/media/image1_zps2c03b4cb.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah227/chiliwailer/image1_zps2c03b4cb.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/chiliwailer/media/image2_zpsb520a16a.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah227/chiliwailer/image2_zpsb520a16a.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
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