kodiakblair

Thanks Lads. Doc J The Sarzo neck is amazing,it just fits my hand perfectly.Music-Point.DE had it set up just right.Absolutely stunning bass,workmanship is first class. It's ticking all the boxes So why am I having trouble MY tone First hour or so I downloaded the manual and played around a bit. Next day I got some Whitesnake and played along,course it blended in no problem. I'll persevere of course and you know yourself it can be any number of factors,even just frame of mind.I'm better being honest than saying everything is rosy out the box. The Cirrus on the other hand was a breeze. Already having the BXP I knew what to expect. Tonewise there's very little between them but the single saddle bridge on the BXP ain't a good idea. On the Millennium BXP's it's fine as you shim the neck,got fag paper high action on the Indonesian built one But the Cirrus I think trimming the height of each saddle is the only way. After playing the USA model It'd be daft not to set the BXP as near the same. Mark it should be a shoo-in on the new place but I'm waiting on the bank giving the OK. Living room is twice the size of the present one,I'll be able to get all the Peaveys in for a family photo but not their cousins and kin.Don't think there's a wide angle lens big enough for that

Well this fella appears kinda shabby in the present company but he's had a hard life. Rescued from Victor " Buy us a knife big man " Morris 20 odd year back. [attachment=209433:Bass Collecttion.jpg][attachment=209434:Bass Collection Back.jpg]

So the mystery to 196 continues !!

Hope you got the bus this morning Cameron It's a very scary number, I'm 5 or 6 short of a full suit.

Honestly I think these are the last When the Resolite joined the clan here I put things on hold,real life was getting a bit much. So I resigned myself to finding a new home and transport,both needed to be big enough for the Blair bass clan and the ginger tom.End of January deadline was looming. Then Mark broke my resolve on Christmas Eve In a weakened state posts start appearing " 2016 What Bass ? and I think what the hell if I'm getting saddled with housing and transport costs I'm going out with a bang.While sourcing a Hondo II bridge from an American fella I spy a Sarzo in Germany,with 22 folk watching it a decision was needed. Reminding myself I'd been off the fags for 9 month I bought it,then emboldened by this liberated thinking I made an offer to Mr H for his beautiful Cirrus. Yesterday the house was 99% certain,car was bought, insured & taxed and the Cirrus arrived after a completely trouble free purchase from Mr H I'd intended doing just one NBD so waited on the Cirrus,I've had the Sarzo nearly a week. Bowie's death yesterday put paid to that,just didn't feel right The Sarzo oozes class and for a 25 year old bass is in fantastic condition. Same goes for the Cirrus,another beautiful instrument,so easy to dial in tones too. Overdid things at the weekend so my CTS and arthritis is giving me merry hell but expect an A/B between the BXP Cirrus and the USA model,Roto Nexus are going on both to make things even. [attachment=209416:PICT0045.jpg][attachment=209417:PICT0046.jpg][attachment=209418:PICT0047.jpg]

Mr Zed That's fantastic,scratchplate was a brilliant idea and brings the bass to life visually. Does anybody believe when you say it was £70 all in ? Answers somewhere between " Aye right !! " and " F... off " most likely. Congratulations on a stunning bass.

Bought the Cirrus from Steve. Absolute Gem of a fella to deal with. Plenty of communication and updates,even photographs of the packed bass. Whole deal went smoothly from start to finish. Highly recommended BC'er.

I was playing loads of his tunes yesterday completely unaware the man was ill. Damn.

Frets just need properly knocked in with a rubber mallet. It's probably a deko,looks like the "D" stamp is just up from cavity cover.Bridge could do with a tiny adjustment I'd imagine,bottom string is running off higher up the neck. Up to £20 now but who the hang plays 8 string guitars.

Think I'll get further than half hour in with this one.

No updates on the FB page for this nor on Monica Rodman's website or even listed on her IMDB entry. Lingering in production hell mosty likely.

Very nice blunderthumbs.

Holy Smokes !!! That's brilliant. You've gotta do a NBD when it arrives and then after the Wizards go in too. Totally agree it's pretty smart alright

[quote name='rockmanrock' timestamp='1452430126' post='2949816'] I think the Jim Deacon (now just Deacon?) are the same manufacturer as the SX ones. I don't know if SX have been linked to J&D/Yeou Chern, they've got a company called Team International behind them who maybe contract out to a company like YC. I agree about the headstocks, that big hook on them isn't very appealing. [/quote] There's a good chance I've got SX and J&D and Deacon all mixed up.

Cameron sent me a set of DR Neons from his recent clear-out and being the sound fella that he is was very understanding when I had to tell him that due to being an arse I'd forgot to sort his postage. I'll be in the bank first thing Monday morning Bud.

The J&D surf green Jazz always grabs my attention and I believe DV247 offer easy returns if there's a QC issue so it's a no-brainer when the time comes. While I've bought a few HB dekos, the models I was interested in I paid normal price,the PB-50 is a ridiculously good bass for £70. Were J&D not marketed here as Jim Deacon over here ? Seem to remember the Deacons had a good rep.

The HB JB-75 do weigh quite a bit. So far the only reply about HB serial numbers has been one fella with the JB-75 NA same as the one linked above. Same s/n starting WSM. I wouldn't be surprised if they were assembled in the same factory.

I've started a poll over on the Harley Benton Forum on the S/N question, The people deserve to know. Give it a week or so for the guitar players to stop talking about Joyo Vs HB pedals and I'll stick up results

I just saw Dave Konig's selling a Retrovibe Evo with the Stinger preamp and a coil tap switch fitted for £249 + postage. Definitely in Stingray territory though.

Can't say I have noticed . None of the 12 Harley Bentons I bought had serial numbers anywhere.

There was a Riverhead Jupiter on Gumtree last summer. It was in Granton or West Pilton,Edinburgh. £250 I believe the asking price.