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  1. Marc S
    What a kind and generous gesture! If only I lived nearer to Cambridge... but alas, I'm a long way off Someone's going to get the best bargain of all..... Free!
  2. Marc S
    I must say, I really do like the colour of this. I noticed when they released these new Vintera's and was immediately struck by the colour. Looks great with the Maple board too GLWTS PS. @karlfer - we all promise to let you out from under the stairs once this sells
  3. Marc S
    Back up for sale again
  4. Marc S
    Bargain! Those early CV Squiers are amazing quality for the money You've managed to bag one for crazy bargain basement price Happy NBD
  5. Marc S
    Welcome to BassChat Croeso from Wales
  6. Marc S
    £150 - wow! What a bargain How come I never come across these finds?
  7. Marc S
    Very nice. I do like a Block & Bound neck. And that colour is unusual Happy NBD to you EDIT: It's one string too many for me.... or I'd be very envious!
  8. Marc S
    Re my post above, this is the stuff. I got my roll from eBay I've tried to find the equivalent material, but all the hospital / surgical tapes I've tried, aren't quite as durable as this Some of them are nowhere near as good / durable As per the picture on the packet - you really can play with this tape on your fingers https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Double-Bass-Finger-Tape/323942926881?hash=item4b6c80ca21:g:IcQAAOSwGlZdneX8
  9. Marc S
    Ouch! Hope it heals quickly. Never had a splinter / shard from strings before. Just wondering what make / brand of strings they are? Of course, it may not have been from the strings at all..... One thing is for sure though - I'd get that magnifying glass, and get it sorted - otherwise, if you've a tiny, shapr particle sat there under your skin - it will continue to cause you a problem until it's sorted Via the Double bass section of this fine forum - I came across a product called "Double Bass Finger Tape" Does exactly what you'd expect from the title, but I usually carry a roll of it around in my gigbag. It works very well for cuts and abrasions. I've even had a piece of it on a right hand finger-tip, and been able to play. I gave a piece to a guitarist I was in a band with once. He had a nasty injury and thought he wouldn't be able to play a gig - but this tape saved the day. It stays on really well - even after you've washed your hands, and all other plasters would have fallen off! Of course, it may not work, depending on exactly where your splinter is - but then again, it may help
  10. Marc S
    Another good suggestion....
  11. Marc S
    Hi, I think @NJE is spot on here. If you refinish the bass and put a new neck on it.... it may just end up feeling like it's another bass, and one you don't have that history and connection with. So definitely leave it alone from a refin point of view. Regarding the neck, I'd say try to get another luthiers' opinion. I'm sure your current luthier is fine and experienced etc, but you may just find someone who has another idea or solution, or perhaps even a source for a replacement neck.... At this stage, you've almost got nothing to lose as far as the neck is concerned. Could you try something simple, like changing to lower tension strings? Thomastik Infeldt Flats (and their rounds for that matter) are very low tension. This simple solution may help - worth a try? Is the truss rod really maxed out, or could it be that the tilt adjustment screw is making adjustment difficult? Or could it be that the issue is with the size of the frets, as mentioned above? Hope you can sort it good sir. Sounds like you really want to keep that bass, and it has such sentimental value for you. I don't think hanging it on the wall is the best solution - I think it's there to be played, and it must be nice to have a bass which is such an integral part of your musical history Best of luck with it - and let us know how you get on
  12. Marc S
    These can be tricky to find.... when you need one I was after one for ages - then bought the saddles new - costing rather more than this Anyhow, just wanted to say vinorange is a great BC'er to deal with GLWTS - should be gone asap, at that price
  13. Marc S
    On hold - another fast transaction! Phew
  14. Marc S
    I bought this set of 3/4 Thomastik Spirocore Weich's on here, quite some time back - they were described at the time, as only having had light use. I never got around to fitting them to a bass, which I then I sold.... I kept them as a "just in case" set, however, I've recently discovered that I like D'Addario "Zyex" DB strings So as per title, I'm looking to swap these Weichs for a set of the Zyex strings - to fit on my EUB Anyone fancy a trade? (Photo later, if you need it)
  15. Marc S
    I've dropped the price of this beautiful bass, to £475
  16. Marc S
    Yes, very JJ Burnel
  17. Marc S
    My oh my - that IS tasty GLWTS
  18. Marc S
    Welcome to Basschat. Join in with discussions whenever you can
  19. Marc S
    On hold till Wednesday - phew, that was quick!
  20. Marc S
    One set of Innovation Gold Slap 3/4 Double bass strings. Low tension strings, suitable for slap & pizz (but not ideal for bowing) I gather they are the same as Innovation "Silver Slap" strings - just a different colour. I put these strings on my acoustic upright some time back - then the Bluegrass band I was in folded Although on my bass for around 2 years. they've hardly had any use - as I was gigging more with my EUB I think I still have the original pack - but can't find it atm EDIT: This is a good price - as these are now £130 a set new £65 + P&P grab yourself a bargain I would be tempted with a swap / part-ex / trade for a set of D'Addario Zyex 3/4 strings - possibly with cash your way
  21. Marc S
    Any idea of the weight of this bass?
  22. Marc S
    "Too much wine" - what's that???
  23. Marc S
    Mine would be a Fender P/J - with a block & bound neck (like the Squier Classic Vibe in Black has) But perhaps a Jazz width nut. Maybe with a 3 colour Sunburst body But ask me next week, and it might be a Rosewood board, perhaps with pearl block inlays Perhaps the week after, the body might be in yellowing Oly white Then next month, it may have changed to a Jazz, in shell pink then, the following week......
  24. Marc S
    Oh dear. We all make mistakes - so don't beat yourself up too much Perhaps the eBay buyer hasn't even noticed they're not the same strings you were selling? I'm sure you'll be more careful next time
  25. Marc S
    Let us know your thoughts @ryancowell25. I thought I was cured of GAS. I wasn't particularly in the market for anything else .. then this bass was released
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