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TimAl

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  1. Perfect - thanks very much BigRedX - that's made my day. Right, where's the soldering iron . . . Happy Saturday Tinkering About T
  2. Hello there all, I recently nabbed a cheap Hondo Alien - as I always fancied one to noodle on & find them visually quite amazing - it plays fine & does what it's supposed to really . . . however, part of the reason it was cheap was that the pickup tapping switch was missing. I *believe* the original used a 2-way switch & there are x4 wires coming from the twin jazz-style pick-ups - does anybody have an ideas as to where the x4 coloured pick-up wires (black, white, blue & red) go on the x6 poles on the 2-way switch I've just acquired! Happy to post pics if that'll help. Cheers Tim
  3. [quote name='lojo' timestamp='1414155247' post='2586508'] I want the pick guard in the OP [/quote] Anything's possible lojo!
  4. Some wise thoughts here - I'll never forget the first time I played with a 'proper' guitarist who insisted everything was turned up to 11 - boy did it get my ears, plus I had to crank my amp up so much it made the snare & hi-hat play all by themselves . . . [quote name='ubit' timestamp='1414064810' post='2585339'] That's a lovely colour of a P you have there mate. Love the pick guard. How did you do it? [/quote] Thanks ubit, I maybe falling foul of the Mods here due to plugging, but I run a custom scratchplate company - there's a Basschat competition & a description thread in the Affiliates section. This message will self destruct in 3-2-1 . . .
  5. [center][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]I knocked this up whilst playing around this morning - made me chortle - well, it is nearly the weekend . . .[/font] [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][/font][/center] [center][size=7][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]"Turn that bloody guitar down!"[/font][/size][/center] [center][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Happy Thursday all[/font] [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Tim[/font][/center]
  6. That's mighty kind of you Oops - thanks very much. I use eBay for my Batman comics - haven't had a problem buying as there's many outlets out there. A general search for 'Steampunk' in the Books, Comics & Magazines section gives over 1500 options - including calendars & tarot cards! FWIW I've found that comics (printed on newsprint) lose their colour definition when finished - they look rustic & relic'd - whereas annuals (printed on gloss art paper) keep their colour perfectly - I'm sure either would work for Steampunk. Cheers Tim
  7. SOLD! Thanks for all your interest but it's just been collected by a nice chap from London - it sold on another site for £600 cash, although it was up for more on there than here - as I know you fellas like to keep a handle on sale prices . . . 😃
  8. Thanks CH161. It was tempting FunkyFresh - but unfortunately Mrs TimAl's only just arrived in a trade for an old Rockbass . . .
  9. All PMs replied to Plus on my rather ancient bathroom scales it comes in at exactly 4kg - which Google tells me is 8.8lbs. Unfortunately I will not post overseas myself due to the cost of insurance plus my reticence at using couriers for such fragile items alongside potential customs issues - HOWEVER, if you wish to arrange your own courier I will happily bubble-wrap & securely box-up in a sturdy guitar box.
  10. Thanks again guys. Also thanks for all the offers & trades, ranging from £300 to a kidney & partial 'use' of a girlfriend . . . [quote name='CH161' timestamp='1412336303' post='2567928'] How does it compare to the pre-EB? [/quote] Oh blimey - it's so subjective isn't it - but to my ears the pre-EB is more 'natural' & slightly 'warmer'. The EBMM has more mids & is more 'aggressive' but then again my pre-EB has a maple neck so it's not really like-for-like. I'm quite shallow so the look of a maple neck plus the 'history' & heritage factor were a big player for me - but really there's very very little in it, although the pre-EB weighs a ton, if not more . . .
  11. Thanks guys - v kind. Pictures are part of my day job, so I've got some decent lighting that really does help. S[quote name='andydye' timestamp='1412277471' post='2567495'] Does it have its mm hardcase mate? [/quote] Sorry andydye, it doesn't come with a hard case I'm afraid.
  12. [color=#000000][font=Helvetica][size=5][b][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]S O L D ! 1999 Ernie Ball Musicman Stingray[/font][/b][/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Helvetica][i][size=5][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]2-eq[/font][/size][/i][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Helvetica][i][size=5][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Black ash, rosewood board & black scratchplate[/font][/size][/i][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Helvetica][i][size=5][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]4-string RH[/font][/size][/i][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Helvetica][size=5][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Serial No. E10951[/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Helvetica][size=5][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Built on 02/12/99[/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Helvetica][size=5][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Totally original Stingray for sale - 2eq model[/font][/size][/font][/color] [size=5][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000]In pretty good shape for 15-year-old gigged bass but there are a few dings & dongs including a fair amount of buckle rash on the back, a bit of discolouration on the rear of the neck & a bit of corrosion on the pickup poles, but absolutely nothing that affects playability in any way - so this is not a collectors bass & is priced accordingly, but it plays & sounds exactly as it should.[/color][/font][/size] [size=5][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000]I'm just outside Bedford & am pretty flexible for viewings & will take £600 COD or I will box-up in a sturdy guitar box & courier to you for £625 with payment by bank transfer or PayPal 'gift'.[/color][/font][/size] [color=#000000][font=Helvetica][size=5][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Only selling due to 'upgrading' to a pre-Ernie Ball model, so no trades please as Mrs TimAl is on the warpath . . .[/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Helvetica][size=5][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Don't hesitate to shout if you need anymore info.[/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Helvetica][size=5][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Cheers[/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Helvetica][size=5][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Tim[/font][/size][/font][/color]
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  14. Hello there Zenitram, I'd love to take this if it's still available. Thanks, Tim
  15. Thanks fellas - very kind words. This one really does play & sound as good as it looks . . .
  16. [size=5][color=#282828][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000]PRICE REDUCTION AS MOVING HOME & REALLY NEED THE SPACE![/color][/font][/color][/size] [size=5][color=#282828][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000]£350.00 complete with Rockbag & boxed up INCLUDING delivery to UK address[/color][/font][/color][/size] [size=5][color=#282828][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000]Hello there all,[/color][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000]I've bitten the bullet & have gone for a genuine Fender Precision Bass this time - a proper working tool rather than simply a wall hanging . . .[/color][/font][/color] [font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000]Built by myself - so truly unique - I've decoupaged an old genuine 80s Batman comic onto the body & then lacquered all to protect from blood, sweat & tears - it's even Glastonbury proof! There's also a bespoke engraved black stealth-like Batman scratchplate, but I've kept the headstock original to show the pedigree.[/color][/font] [color=#282828][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]The donor was a 2005-06 Fender Precision in Pacific Blue, so please note that this is NOT a new bass so it does[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif] have a few dings & dongs [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]& has been finished by hand[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif] so there's the odd crease where the paper has been wrapped & stuck to the edges of the body - which is only natural! - but nothing at all that affects its visual appeal or playability; I'm sure this would really be more likely to hang on a wall than your 'go to' bass but I must say it's up to the job of gigging as it sounds just as a genuine P should. The [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]action is medium-low at around 3mm at the 12th fret, & i[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]t weighs in at just under 4kg / 8.8lb on my particularly ancient bathroom scales - but certainly doesn't feel too heavy to me.[/font][/color][/size] [size=5][color=#282828][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]I'd also[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif] positively encourage you to come see it in the flesh, so to speak, to make sure you're totally happy before parting with any lolly, as I appreciate this not a cheap bass - I'm just outside Bedford & work from home, so am pretty flexible with timings. If that's not possible for you I'm more than happy to securely bubble wrap & box up if you wish to arrange your own courier.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]Payment by PayPal 'Gift', bank transfer or good ole fashioned cash in hand - plus no trades, swaps or magic beans please.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]All comments - both positive & negative - are most welcome. Cheers Tim[/font][/color][/size]
  17. SOLD! Subject to the usual blahs . . . @ Karlfer - you know, I did toy with the 'usual' text-based headstock but found that particular image fitted pretty well so thought a bit of colour worked wonders up there. Talent smalent - all learned from Blue Peter . . .
  18. [center]A good ole fashioned Monday morning[/center] [center][/center] [center]Seriously, I'm happy to consider any offers before it goes on the dreaded bay this week.[/center] [center]Happy Monday all, Tim.[/center]
  19. Thanks fellas. fretmeister - guilty as charged! Happy to correct it if it's a deal-breaker though . . . LOL
  20. All good thanks gents - thanks very much. Just a little Saturday bump . . .
  21. [color=#cc0000][size=7][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][b]S O L D[/b][/font][/size][/color] [size=5][color=#282828][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000]Hello there all,[/color][/font][/color] [font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][color=#000000]Here's something a bit out of the ordinary - I've gone for a Flying V Bat Bass this time.[/color][/font] [color=#000000][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]Built by myself - so truly unique - I've decoupaged an old genuine 70s Batman comic onto the body, along with a bespoke headstock decal & then lacquered all to protect from blood, sweat & tears - it's even Glastonbury proof![/font][/font][/color] [font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][color=#282828]The donor was a Gear4Music Flying V originally in black, so please note that this is NOT a new bass so it does[/color][/font][color=#282828][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif] have a few dings & dongs [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]& has been finished by hand[/font][/color][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][color=#282828] so there's the odd crease where the paper has been wrapped & stuck to the edges of the body - which is only natural! - but nothing at all that affects its visual appeal or playability; I'm sure this would really be more likely to hang on a wall than your 'go to' bass but I must say it sounds great with huge tone & presence with those two mahoosive humbuckers. The [/color][/font][color=#282828][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]action is medium at around 3mm at the 12th fret, & i[/font][/color][color=#282828][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]t weighs in at just under 4kg / 8.8lb on my particularly ancient bathroom scales - but certainly doesn't feel too heavy to me.[/font][/color] [font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][color=#282828]In my own little world I've listed how much I believe this bass is worth to me at £220.00 - my previous Bat Basses generated a lot of interest & my last one sold for more than this figure - b[/color][/font][color=#282828][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]ut I am open to serious offers as this is a one-off piece & it's really only worth what YOU think it's worth.[/font][/color] [font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][color=#282828]I'd also[/color][/font][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif] positively encourage you to come see it in the flesh, so to speak, to make sure you're totally happy before parting with any lolly. I'm just outside Bedford & work from home, so am pretty flexible with timings. If that's not possible for you I'm more than happy to securely bubble wrap & box up if you wish to arrange your own courier.[/font][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]Payment by PayPal 'Gift', bank transfer or good ole fashioned cash in hand - plus no trades, swaps or magic beans please.[/font][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif]All comments - both positive & negative - are most welcome. Cheers Tim[/font][/font][/color][/size] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=5][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=5][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=5][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=5][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=5][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=5][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=5][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=5][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][/font][/size][/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=5][font=arial, helvetica, sans-serif][/font][/size][/font][/color]
  22. Now that, MB1, is quite a different kettle of superhero . . . guilty as charged.
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