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    Hi, Hand Crafted by Master Luthier Roman Koc GMR founder. Received about 11 weeks ago, barely played as I do spend most of the time on Fretted basses.... and really have no time for this baby I`m willing to part with this bass but not for any price. I have time and can wait for appropriate buyer. So if you (really) like/want this bass make reasonable offer via PM or trade offer (UK only pls) - Thanks. EU sale(no trades in EU) possible as long as You book and pay INSURED service from Northern Ireland (UK so far)... Condition AS NEW except small dent on the back of the headstock as shown here: [url="http://ink-point.co.uk/gmr/"]http://ink-point.co.uk/gmr/[/url] ================================================================================================== ================================================================================================== Specs: construction: bolt on with 5 point screw joint; 34" scale neck: 3 pieces flamed Maple, Jazz style - 20mm thick at 1st fret fingerboard: Ebony with maple lines - 24 lines nut: Ebony 40mm body: Swamp Ash pickups: Delano JC 4 AL electronics: Vol/Vol/Tone Passive machine heads: Gotoh finish: Polyurethane satin Weight: 3.82kg Sturdy Gig Bag Included Schaller strap locks 3 inches wide genuine leather strap ============================================================= UK based Trades welcomed. Bank transfer Ok, Paypal buyer covers fees. 24h ([b]UK only[/b]) Courier FREE Basschat feedback: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/259190-feedback-for-zvirus"]http://basschat.co.u...back-for-zvirus[/url] Bass sound samples played by me (beg You, forgive me sloppy playing!): [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPI_1s18wC8[/media] and Good demo one of the GMR done by good player here: [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZJVGhxen5c[/media] Cheers, Tomas
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    Hi, Ok, so nobody is playing squier/fender bass with c profile neck? All right then...
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    Hi, Spent vast amount of time to find that there is no clear info on the www about this. Only Ibanez and few more are giving you all neck`s dimensions... Why is it important? Some people are living in remote areas with s)(*&^y music shops and can NOT play for example Chris Aiken Precision Bass and they (unfortunately) buy online... also these days shops in UK do not reply for emails (especially dv247). Looks like for some its better sell, deliver and deal with possible return than give A SIMPLE basic info... Anyone with C shape neck or [b]Chris Aiken Precision Bass[/b] beg You could You please tell me what is the neck thickness at 1st fret? (without the fret) Expecting 22-23mm (hope so less) THANK YOU in advance! Cheers, Tomas
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    Hi, I could not resist... VERY common on UK ebay - blurred photos and more blurred photos and no (useful)description at all... I see this EVERY time I visit ebay.... Please note shots taken in a bathroom and RUDE description which could be as short as this: "Buy or F..k Off" Here we go: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/rare-precision-fender-bass-/122190574823 Cheers, Tomas
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    For Sale Yamaha BB424x Lovely Bass in Good condition You can dial any sound from it from Precision thump to Warwick`s growl [nearly ] [font=Tahoma]Small knock at the back of the body plus varnish chip at the strap pin (cant be seen when strap is on) - otherwise perfect bass...[/font] ===================================================================================== [color=#ff0000][b][font=Tahoma]PLEASE NOTE:[/font][/b][/color] [font=Tahoma]I have enquiries about that chip here is my reply:[/font] I bought this bass with this chip and never bothered as its [b]cosmetic not mechanical issue.[/b] I GUESS because the paint is very thin - not like 4mm Fender`s nitro and because there is a hole drilled for pin - the strap somehow managed to chip the paint. From my point of view bass never been dropped. Plays ok and reason for sale is: [b]It is too heavy for me.[/b] Basschat feedback: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/259190-feedback-for-zvirus"]http://basschat.co.u...back-for-zvirus[/url] ===================================================================================== Comes from non smoker player. Nice and clean as can be seen here: Selling due to having an old back which cant cope 4.35kg in this case what a loss ((( Will throw good quality gig bag made by CNB (costed £38) For secure postage IT MUST GO with the bag hence the (asking)price... - SORRY cant sell it without bag unless you dont mind transit damages caused... Bass has perfect setup with 2mm action over 12th fret - all genuine parts (except Orange Drop Cap 0.047) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- General Construction Bolt-on Scale Length 34" (863.6 mm) Body Body Materials Alder Body Finish Gloss Polyurethan Neck Neck Materials Maple/(Nato or Mahogany) 5pcs Neck Finish Satin Polyuretharne Fingerboard Materials Rosewood Fingerboard Radius 10" (250 mm) Fret wire Medium Number of frets 21 Nut materials Urea Width @ 0 Fret / 12th Fret 40.0 / 56.3 mm Thickness @ 1st Fret / 12th Fret 22.0 / 25.0 mm Electronics Neck Pickup Split Single Coil / Ceramic Middle Pickup - Bridge Pickup Bar Single Coil / Ceramic Controls Master Volume, Master Tone Pickup Switch 3 Possion Toggle Switch Hardware Bridge Vintage Style String spacing 18mm Tailpiece - Tuning Machines Open Gear Pickguard 3Ply Black ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Watch good video here: [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mwMloZ_W4-c"]https://www.youtube....h?v=mwMloZ_W4-c[/url] Will be posted via 24h courier for extra £15. Bank transfer ok, Paypal - buyer covers the fees [b]!!! UK ONLY !!! - sorry.[/b] Asking price - no trades unless it`s 1:1 swap for lightweight Mexican Precision (White, Cream) with maple neck... Cheers, Tomas
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    Hi, Answering people`s questions [u]might[/u] help with sale I guess... or letting know its sold already?
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    Hi, Sold my P-Bass to Tom and was pleased from prompt payment to the day he has received the bass True Gentleman!
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    Hi Everyone, Item`s location - Bangor Co. Down (N. Ireland - UK so far) Pictures: [url="http://pcmenderni.co.uk/precision/"]http://pcmenderni.co.uk/precision/[/url] [color=#ff0000]please note black strap "buttons" seen on the pictures will be replaced with chrome ones.[/color] Bass is as new - no knocks, scratches, buckle rush, dents - nearly as removed from box. Only modification I did is CTS 250k Pots been fitted... Brand new - from £594 Perfect Professional Setup and String action 2mm over 12th fret E string - no buzz - playing with average touch of course Weight - 3.8kg(8.37lbs) yes, its LIGHT bass... Comes with Padded Gig Bag and Genuine Fender Strap Bass has slim jazz bass neck style - around 20mm at the 1st fret thickness - I love it most people too. ================================================================= Spec from Fender: Body Shape: Precision Bass Body Material: Alder Body Finish: Polyester Neck Material: Maple Neck Shape: Modern "C" Scale Length: 34" (864 mm) Fingerboard Radius: 9.5" (241 mm) Number of Frets: 20 Fret Size: Medium Jumbo String Nut: Synthetic Bone Nut Width: 1.625" (41.3 mm) Neck Plate: 4-Bolt Standard Neck Finish: Tinted Satin Urethane Fingerboard: Maple Position Inlays: Black Dot Made in Mexico 2012 Reason for sale - too many basses Sound samples, forgive me sloppy playing, all direct input: [url="https://youtu.be/hZpwiGKapC0"]https://youtu.be/hZpwiGKapC0[/url] Strictly !!!!!NO TRADES!!!!! Open to all reasonable offers. PayPal - buyer pays fees or bank transfer. Will post it for extra £20 UK ONLY - sorry. My feedback: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/259190-feedback-for-zvirus/"]http://basschat.co.u...ack-for-zvirus/[/url] Sold to a gentleman! Thanks Tom!
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    Thanks Again, appreciate it!
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    [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1467754706' post='3086018'] I think the pickup you're most happy with is the right choice. The stock pickup does sound more lush in the sound clip. But I think the SPB-1 would be more useful in a mix as it has some mid-shenanigans going on and is more 'classic P Bass' to my ears. It would sit very nicely with the kick drum and you would be heard. So you need to try the SPB-1 in a band (or recording) situation. If you're in a band, that is. [/quote] Thanks! After all I can turn up a bit lows on my amp...
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    Hi, [quote name='Dazed' timestamp='1467754625' post='3086017'] I'm struggling to hear any difference.... Are both clips there? [/quote] Yes, I can hear on my "studio" headphones that SPB-1 sounds thinner. Stock pickup got more lows... unfortunately.
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    Hi, Not sure if this is right place... Got my SPB-1 installed today and I`m bit confused because stock pickup sounds better to me... Just wonder what do You think? Forgive my my sloppy playing.. Fender Mexico 2012, La Bella 1954, Direct Sound - No EQ no Compression. https://soundcloud.com/zvirus/mexican-pickup-vs-duncan-spb-1 Cheers, Tomas
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    Free bump for this beauty worth 2 times more as priced... What stops me from buying is already having 2 GMRs.. GLWS!
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    [quote name='Bassdude BE' timestamp='1467487894' post='3084110'] GMR basses used to be made in Poland , but the company has recently moved to the U.K. and the prices have increased enormously over the last couple of years. I have already bought two GMR basses of Koval, and both basses look and sound superb! To me they are comparable with the Warwick custom shop sound and build quality , but for a fraction of the price and I prefer the hardware (bridge) on the GMR basses over that on the Warwick basses. At this price this bass is a steal and Koval is a real gent to deal with, no complaints here, I'm completely hooked on GMR basses now.. [/quote] Hi, With all respect - GMR basses are hand made in POLAND since long time... Please ask Mr Roman(owner) if You do not believe, and yes they are great indeed!
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    [quote name='Twincam' timestamp='1457738650' post='3001559'] 0.3mm is way too much twice to three times to much on average. Any bass even with a relatively high nut should be easy to get under 3mm with correct relief and adjustment of the bridge saddle screws. Don't adjust the height by the nut slot. Although a low cut nut does contribute to a good action it's only a small part. Not sure what you mean 3mm at the 7th fret? [/quote] 0.3mm way too much??? [url="http://www2.fender.com/en-GB/support/articles/bass-guitar-setup-guide/"]http://www2.fender.c...ar-setup-guide/[/url] Recommended relief is 0.2-0.7mm depending on fretboard radius/make ect. Besides Low action at the nut = good intonation, low string action from 1 to 21/24 fret. Nearly every new bass I ever touched had WAY too high action at the nut maybe except boutique basses as these are made and set up by luthiers not carpenters. I meant action under 3mm E string frets 12 to 21, you CAN NOT achieve this if your brand new bass has action like 3mm from top of the 1st fret(very common) at the nut. Trust me. Anyway case closed. Im glad Im not the only one who spotted this little issue which actually is not the issue. Thanks again! ps. XII means 12 not 7
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    [quote name='Twincam' timestamp='1457725916' post='3001399'] I write this assuming you mean buzz at the nut and fretted note? It is back buzz. It's basically caused by low relief or v low nut. Also commonly found on basses "correctly" set up or basses that are badly set up too. It the string vibrating on the frets behind the fretted note, one cure is to add relief the other is not to have too low a cut nut. Test for too low cut a nut by fretting each string at the third and tapping the string at the first fret there must be a paper thin distance there and not! the string lying on top off the first fret. Sometimes this can happen with extreme reliefs too. Relief should be at least .07 but more likely .10 - .15 measured at the 7th fret while first and commonly 17th fret held down. Of course as said the nut slot can indeed be a tad too wide or the string not having good break ankle at the peg not enough windings causing the downward pressure. Common on fender E and A strings. Reason it's not there amped is because the pickups only capture noise after the fretted note to the bridge. [/quote] Here we have really good explanation. Relief is 0.3mm (sorry I use metric only) And E string has wee gap after fretting at 3d fret. I`d say nut cut is not too low. Why? No buzz at all on an open E string(!). I`d say the gap size is exactly as You will fret the bass on 1st and then 4th fret. You know what I mean? Its not an end of the world. I was wondering is it normal? Or maybe I go a bit too low with filing the nut. By this I can have very low action even on crappy bass. I mean under 3mm E string XII/12 fret...
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    [quote name='RhysP' timestamp='1457701522' post='3001099'] If it's not being amplified then most players wouldn't regard it as a problem. [/quote] I agree, just want to know if is it common. Had it on Mayones Jabba, Fender USA, and have it on Harley Benton Now... All set up very low at the nut.
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    Hello, Anyone came across fret buzz before fretted string? I mean slight buzz between the saddle and pressed fret which actually cant be hear on the amp but can be heard while practising without the amp or headphones. In most cases it`s E string. I found it only on basses with "proper" setup at the nut and small neck relief. Low action on saddle makes the string almost lying on the frets Can mute it using my left hand. Just want to ask is it normal? As found this in boutique bass as well as made in china set up by myself. Thanks Tomas
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    [quote name='pierreganseman' timestamp='1456594448' post='2990619'] Hi, frets sticking out of bass have happened to me on a lot of basses I have had over the years. Brands I shall not name as its not the point and a lot of them were way more expensive things than Adrian's stuff. Its usually a 10 minutes job for any qualitfied tech. Surprising though as i really LOVE fretjobs on the ones I have here, just as good as any other brand out there , usually costing at least twice those. [/quote] Hi, In short - after lot of arguing I have sent the neck back for re fretting work (I was expecting new neck but of course was wrong) Got this back (see attachment) So from that moment I knew buying an instrument ON-LINE is a JOKE but unfortunately I live at the end of the world... Case closed and happy to hear I was the only one. Cheers!
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    [quote name='Sibob' timestamp='1456563927' post='2990254'] Certainly quite odd, the frets on mine are perfect! Si [/quote] Thanks for this! So Im just bad luck guy... Sad as I`m also from Poland... anyway. Glad to hear this was just incident.
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    [quote name='wateroftyne' timestamp='1456561028' post='2990230'] Ouch. Did you speak to Adrian about it? [/quote] Hi, Yes I did but not sure if Shall I make it public... Problem solved at my end - bass has been sold. Neck re fretted more-less with the same results... Its an old case but wonder if I`m the only unlucky guy...
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    Hi Everyone, Had one of the Adrian`s Basses and It was LOVELY bass except this: And Just wonder Am I just bad luck guy or what? Around 90% of frets sticking out off the fretboard. Thanks, Tomas
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