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    Phew! Glad to hear you got your money back. If you can be patient for long enough, I'm sure a roadworn will come along at some point. In all honesty, I would wait for one - they are amazing basses. So well made, such top quality, great sounding with lovely feeling necks. My current fave P bass is a Mex "classic series" Precision. It's poly finish, not nitro, but these were made alongside the RW series, I believe.
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    Definitely not one of the official Fender Roadworn series - the finish wear on the genuine RW's is very smooth. The genuine models are absolutely superbly made, and sound great. Sorry to hear you were sold something that isn't what it was supposed to be. Hope the guy refunds you.
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    Hi @godathunder, I'm down the road a bit from the Rhondda - not too far away. Thanks for the offer - it would be interesting to see the bass
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    Just zoomed in on one of the photos a bit closer. It appears from the wire in the middle of the body that it's hollow - just wondering if that's correct? @godathunder? I'd be interested to know what the bass sounds like, as a chambered body would have an effect on the sound. Following this with interest, as I'd like to see this restored EDIT: If it is indeed hollow, it seems a shame not to incorporate some F-holes in the body
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    Sorry to be late to the party, but wow - that looks unusual. I didn't know Shergold made an upright. You might want to consider getting an adjustable bridge - as this will allow you to "tweak" the string height yourself. I recall a few years back, when as a beginner myself, the second upright I bought had an adjustable bridge, and for me at the time it was a real boon. It meant I could get the string height I was more comfortable with really easily. Good luck with this project. Nice to have a bass with a family link
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    Phew! Glad this is on hold - at £330 it's an absolute steal
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    Doh - just bought one of these a couple of weeks back. Indeed, it's great for doubling up with upright and Bass Guitar. If only I had waited a couple of weeks more.... sigh GLWTS
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    Oooof! That is one stunning colour
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    Still available
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    Directing Traffik - Inspiral Carpets
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    I hope it's OK to post this here, as well as the Effects for sale section? Please remove if not.... I thought I'd post it here as well, because this preamp is pretty useful for upright too - several BC members have posted that they regularly use one, particularly when needing to double-up on upright plus BG. You can EQ the 2 channels quite differently to suit the sound of both instruments...... I bought this just a few months back on here, and it's great, and works really well, giving you 2 channels which a re separately controlled, along with other features. - However, I have since acquired a Stanley Clarke acoustic 2 channel preamp, which suits my needs even more. So this one is for sale. good used condition, with no velcro on the back, and with box. Not looking to make a profit - I'm selling for what I paid for it (minus maybe a fiver?). Collection from Cardiff is great - but I can post too - which would probably work out between £5 - £10 insured (I'd much prefer to insure). Photos later
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    I bought this just a few months back on here, and it's great, and works really well, giving you 2 channels which a re separately controlled, along with other features. - However, I have since acquired a Stanley Clarke acoustic 2 channel preamp, which suits my needs even more (it suits my gigging upright just that little bit more). So this one is for sale. good used condition, with no velcro on the back, and with box. Not looking to make a profit - I'm selling for what I paid for it (minus maybe a fiver?). Collection from Cardiff is great - but I can post too - which would probably work out between £5 - £10 insured (I'd much prefer to insure). Photos later
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    That is indeed pretty. Is the neck pocket a standard Fender / Squier one? Also interested in the weight.
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    I had a couple of the other China-made CV Precisions (one in Fiesta Red, the other in pale Blue) - both were absolutely stunning basses. I'm told that these 50's shape P basses are too. I really like the colour on these, and was at a festival a few weeks ago, and the bassist in one band was playing one. It sounded great. Can't believe this is still here. If I had a bass sized gap anywhere in the house..... I'd be lusting after this. GLWTS
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    Hello again Rosie, Yes, I once had Innovation strings on a bass (silver slap, if I recall correctly) and they were easier on the hands than my current strings. There are times when I think I should go back down that route - but they're not always suitable, and I can't imagine taking two differently strung DB's to a gig! lol Upright does seem to get a favourable response from an audience, even when I'm playing it. What always surprises me though, is that I get even more comments, questions and general chat when I play my EUB. Comments like "it sounds amazing" - when I don't actually think it does. Of course, they never sound quite like an acoustic DB to me anyway. I suppose you could say if the audience is happy, then that's fine. EUB's are definitely easier to lug around - though they're not always necessarily lighter than an acoustic DB, they're certainly less bulky. I can sling mine over my shoulder, and carry something in each hand. Mind you, it's heavy on my ageing shoulders. Hi again and welcome from another South Walian BC member
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    Is it good for practising metal?
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    Ah, wish this was a bit closer - I'd really like to try one of these.
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    As it happens, I used to own one of these - which I never used in anger, on my DB. Possibly a tad bulky for my Bouzouki. The more I think about it, the more I'm tempted to just get a stick-on pickup and have a go at wiring in a volume control.... I'll be seeing the guys at Hobgoblin music this weekend - so a chat is in order, I think
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    Don't think I've come across Ffion O'Hanlon before @pete.young - nice stuff Thanks for your reply @Rosie C - that Mandocello looks lovely too. It would have been a crime to butcher that rosette. I'm beginning to think that I've no other options but to cut into the body of my Bouzouki, and install something like that Fishman system. I could of course, think about cutting the wire on one of those stick-on pickups, and fit a potentiometer?
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    I didn't realise Fender made a RW Jazz in white. Mine was sunburst, and I often wanted one in Fiesta Red. They also did one in a silver finish (also an anniversary model, I think?)..... But that does look nice in white. Can't be many of these around. GLWTS
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    Hope it's OK to list this here, as well as the DB for sale section? I've done so, as these are regarded as good amps for upright. EA 550 watt Micro iAmp head. Yes, it's really tiny & lightweight, and yes, it's an incredible 550w - amazing for its size. Comes with metal case & manual. The case was a makeup box, I think? Great little amps - this one has had some use, though not lots by me. I bought it several years back here on BC. Good working order, with some surface scratches. In all honesty, I find it a little too "clean" or hifi-like when I'm doubling up on Bass guitar as well as upright - so I tend to use my MB Evo1 twin channel head these days. I've tended to take this along as a backup, or use it in folk club jam sessions. No trades - I'm having a clear out. Prefer collection from Cardiff, or nearby - but can post, but I'd prefer to insure it if post is the only option.
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