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  1. Marc S
    Hi, are you looking for any trades against this bass?
  2. Marc S
    I've voted for 2.5". Though, depending on the strap material, I also wouldn't mind 2" My favoured straps are very very soft leather and around 2.5" wide But I also have a 2" wide Fender soft leather strap, and that's lovely too - although I tend to have that on a lighter weight bass I agree with Paul S above.... I don't mind wider, if the strap is soft I've tried harder leather straps, and wider seems less comfortable when it's 3" +
  3. Marc S
    TRB 1005
  4. Marc S
    Definitely leave your US Jazz alone - at least until you have installed a pre-amp into something else first (don't want to go adding battery chamber or hacking an expensive bass around, as it's your first attempt) There's a lot of love for Sire basses, as others have said - particularly second-hand A Squier Classic Vibe (second-hand) might also be a good bass to add a pre-amp to. I've got a Yamaha 5 string, with a Glockenclang pre-amp, and that sounds amazing (and I'm not particularly a fan of active basses) Good luck with your conversion, and let us know how you get on
  5. Marc S
    On hold, pending usual
  6. Marc S
    Indeed. I have one too, and it's easily the best Short scale bass I have ever played. Fabulous neck, as dodgnofski says. Also sounds superb too. GLWTS
  7. Marc S
    David Gage docking station. Handy device which gives you a volume control within easy reach. Can be used with the Realist, or any other pickup. Brand new, unused + boxed, with instructions. £50
  8. Marc S
    NS design Low B string only. Brand new, unopened. These seem to retail around £49. I got this one as part of a set, but my EUB only needed E-G. £20 + p&p, or you can collect from my place in South Wales
  9. Marc S
    Wow! That really is a great price for a Limelight! Fabulous basses, they really are. I like the colour of this one too If I needed another P bass, I'd definitely be wanting this one The bridge is a simple enough fix (I had a problem with 2 of the height adjustment screws on mine - I emailed Mark and he sent me a few replacements) GLWTS - but at that price, I'm sure it won't be around long
  10. Marc S
    For me, it's not just the profile / shape of the neck - it's the combination of profile with width of neck (and not just at the nut) I tend to prefer C profile, but some C profile necks can have an edge at the fretboard which feels almost "sharp" - so I prefer a C profile with well rounded edges However, as project_c mentions above, I also find some wider necks comfortable (I recently played a Squier JV P and the neck was wider than my usual, but it felt incredibly comfortable I've also played some deeper profiled necks and found them quite comfortable too. However, I did discover that I don't like necks that are both wide and deep. I recently acquired a Fender MIJ Jazz, and I already had a fretless version. I find both these necks seem to be C or modern C profile (the fretless is from the late 80's, the fretted from the early 90's, I think) They're a tad shallower than other Jazzes I've played or owned, but I find them incredibly comfortable. I'm not sure why this is, but I've not played a MIJ neck I didn't instantly like, whatever width and profile it is.....
  11. Marc S

    Now Sold

    Marc S replied to mr.noisy's topic in Basses For Sale

    Yes, that Tokai is really rather lovely, and would be harder to replace in future That P bass is also very very nice, and a real looker in Fiesta Red - but as nice as it is, if you can sell that and hang on to that Tokai, you can replace the P bass at some later date Good luck with the sale of the P, and sorry to hear about your large car repair bill ...mind you, these days all car repair bills seem to have grown
  12. Marc S
    If you have a speaker cab covered in felt, and tall enough - try one of these https://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Markbass-Basskeeper-Bass-Guitar-Strap/BGU?origin=product-ads&campaign=PLA+Shop+-+GENERIC&adgroup=GENERIC&medium=vertical_search&network=google&merchant_id=1279443&product_id=14862d1&product_country=GB&product_partition_id=446391500132&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3qDa3YGs3gIVEud3Ch3XcQmiEAQYASABEgJKvfD_BwE Uses Velcro to stick to a felt covered cab, and velcro to secure the neck of the bass. Packs down really really small, and it's nice & secure. If your speaker cab is covered in tolex - perhaps try sticking a couple of velcro patches to the cab? EDIT: Just saw the second pic in the ad, and it reminded me, it is possible to secure to the handle on some cabs too
  13. Marc S
    OK, how much for the Great Dane then Fleabag?
  14. Marc S
    Thanks for posting that. I've just ordered one
  15. Marc S
    Yes, it's a really nice town Lots of nice places to eat & drink - esp that riverside pub, by the old gatehouse on the bridge.... lovely spot The music shop is up the top of the road from there. There is a pub near it (Weatherspoon) but can't recall the name of the pub BTW. I can't recall which pub Dr Feelgood used to drink in, when they were recording at Rockfield? Must got there one day Any details on the date of that charity gig? I wouldn't mind popping along
  16. Marc S
    Any idea of the weight of this body Mojobass?
  17. Marc S
    I would like to say that of myself too - but sadly, it's not my ONLY fault Hello and Shwmae from a fellow South Walian I was in Monmouth a couple of weeks back - it still has a guitar shop!
  18. Marc S
    I've not played an ACG, but owners tell me they are fabulous basses Happy NBD to you
  19. Marc S
    HI there, Can you check your inbox? I'll take these. Please let me know if you still have them - there's another set for sale elsewhere. I'd rather buy from someone on BC But don't want to miss out on both sets. Cheers
  20. Marc S
    You might want to move this to the EUB & Double Basses for sale section. It might be more likely to be noticed by someone looking for one there. GLWTS
  21. Marc S
    Great news Have you got any pics - to show us all what it looks like? I for one, would be very interested
  22. Marc S
    This Jazz is in such good condition, as an anniversary model it must be quite a collectible instrument I also have a pickguard in red tort, if prospective buyers prefer? Original also included in the sale Note: I would consider trades for a Squier JV Precision against this bass (especially for a Sunburst / Rosewood / Tort one!) EDIT: There's another bass I have become interested in, and until that sells, I am willing to temporarily drop the price on this lovely condition jazz a bit further £750 with case, or £700 without (but inc hang tags / candy) - if the other bass sells in the meantime, I'll put the asking price of this one back up...
  23. Marc S
    Same here. I've not tried one myself (but would do if I saw one for sale near me) A couple of guitarist pals really love their Faith acoustic guitars. One so much so, that she bought another model and loves it equally Let us know if you get one, and what your thoughts of it are
  24. Marc S
    Good to hear from you Arnel, and Hello from Wales Join in the chat whenever you can
  25. Marc S
    I think all the "hype" that has surrounded Sire basses may just be down to the fact that they really are pretty good. To me, the fit, finish, quality of parts, and construction, the great feel and playability were very impressive Although, it would seem a shame to buy one and then take out all the electrics if you don't like the sound.... perhaps this is not so bad if you have a buyer for the Sire pickups / electrics and already have some replacements to hand EDIT: If I didn't already have a great Jazz, I'd now seriously consider a Sire as an alternative to buying a more expensive Fender
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