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  1. Risk101
    Long story short, “must have” rare bass comes up for sale, is purchased, quota exceeded, this must go! Squier Vintage Modified Precision 5 string. (No idea why they called them “modified”!). Top notch condition, Olympic white, 34” scale, weighs 4.2kg” 18/19mm string spacing. Made by Cort in Indonesia. looking to recover the bargain £260 it cost. Will throw in Fender strap. Comes in “get it home” tatty unpadded gig bag or you can have it in a Thomann plush hard case (pictured) for an extra £40 (new price £79). Collection from near Ongar in Essex or I can bring into London, or meet up around M25 north-east quarter (J26/27/28/29) Further pics on request via PM David
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    So this came up, and having sold mine a few years back and regretted it, I took the plunge. The 5ers are very rare as I think they were about 50 units out of the total of 300 worldwide. I’d forgotten what a good “P Bass” sound you get from the front pickup, and also how user-friendly the 3 band MEC EQ is with active/passive switching and coil tap on the “twin-jazz” bridge pickup. More importantly for me, the bass, mid, treble sweeps make it easy to get what you want. Oh and like all Dirty Blondes it’s pretty light at 8lb 2oz with no chambering! Condition really good for a 17 year old bass, set up pretty good (only slight tweaks to the “just a nut” and 3d locking bridge needed. Frets and fretboard could do with a good clean but I’ve not done that before ?!?! Looking forward to getting it on stage! Downside is I’m going to have to let my recently acquired Squier P bass go! Look out for the ad soon!
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  3. Risk101
    Ooh impressive multi-tasking!!
  4. Risk101
    Lovely colour - I suppose it plays like butter too !!! GLWTS
  5. Risk101
    Love these basses - such great quality and I think 35” scale for a great B string. GLWTS
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    That's nice, and I like the mint green too! My one weighs 9lb 2 and balances nicely on the strap.
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    Thanks @iconic actually I didn’t know that! Have always admired Cort guitars which probably explains why this Squier seems really well put together! Yes, I love the neck colouration too!
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    So I’ve been hankering after that classic P sound after listening to too much 70s/80s stuff. Wanted something not too expensive and this (discontinued around 2017 I think?) made in Indonesia fitted the bill at £260. Yeah I know 5 strings wasn’t a thing back in the 70s, but I’ve been a 5er man for decades! As far as I can tell it’s completely “stock” and in great condition. Just needed a little truss rod tweak and the saddles adjusted and it sounds great!
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    Ooh now that’s lovely - shame for me they never did the black and block inlays in a 5 string version!! GLWTS though I doubt you’ll need it !!
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    Here’s my modest array !!! Including the obligatory iPad !!
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    Wish I looked that cool 😂😂 and a Fodera too - very nice !!
  12. Risk101
    What’s the thinking about Carvin basses these days? I’ve read the old thread with the background and the Kiesel takeover. This one looks rather nice! (On a well known Italian website)
  13. Risk101
    Wow - love this. Could you post the serial number as it’s not visible in the photos then I can look up the full spec. The weight of the bass would be helpful too. Thanks 👍🏻
  14. Risk101
    Super surprised this lovely bass is here at this price. The maple bodied ones seems to be quite rarely on the market these days. Shame it’s not a 5’ver !! GLWTS
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    Wow nice - shame it’s not 5 string!!! GLWTS although I doubt you’ll need it.
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    Not sure I understand either the nut is square to the neck isn't it? although the slots look unusual. Lovely bass anyway and Mustafunk is a great seller! Must resist my first MusicMan !!
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    Well he’s certainly a v good guitarist and did a great job leading! Yep you’re right about vocals - I agree with the OP about the hazards of livestream when the poor sound person is also mixing the room !! Livestreams should probably go through some post-production (if that’s technically possible with YY?) to get them EQ’d properly!
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    Yes mate it was indeed - maybe I know you?? I’m the bald 60ish bloke in the videos!
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    Had a listen to this, and yeah, its nice - I guess you know there's no audio at the beginning and no bass for a while, but then the sound guy must have found the bass knob on the desk! We (Skylark Church Chelmsford)also seem to struggle with consistency in our live-feed. Usually the vocals are far too forward/loud, bass/drums too low, so you get quite a harsh sound. This week my bass was there for the first two songs, then must have been muted ! Last week's mix was better. We need to organise some proper training and make sure the live-feed is being properly mixed as it goes out, cos it sounds fine in the auditorium. Small point, but I dislike the video focussing too much on the musicians (we do the same) and I much prefer a "wide" view for the folks watching online, as its not about us it it !! Looks like a Spector Euro5 you're playing there? My USA Fender Reggie Hamilton V seems to work best for live stuff, but I prefer playing my Spector NS5H2 !! Keep up the good work !
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    Sounds absolutely brilliant and you are spot on - it’s a real privilege to serve in the way we do 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
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    Good spot - yeah the Vanderkley & TC Staccato do blend nicely with the Nord!! So I have the luxury of in ears and the cab to give a bit more depth/feel depending on how high the sound people let me have it !
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    Ha ha!!! v amusing - that’s my very compact pedal board 1) tuner 2) chorus, 3) Octaver and 4) fuzz/distortion. I only rarely use the latter with minimal distortion but it does add sustain for whole note bars. IEM so we can all hear each other and the click - although I’m not a big fan. the jugglers and dancing would be afterwards 😂😂
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    All set for this morning! What could possibly go wrong!!!
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    To be fair, they did come earlier today, but normally we get them by Friday. Going back a few years though, you just turned up Sunday morning to find out! It never really bothered me though.
  25. Risk101
    Well I only play 5 string basses!!
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