Karl Derrick

I'll take it right now, if still available.

Karl

PM sent

Is this bass now sold?

Thanks,

Karl

This bass is now SOLD

Thanks,

Karl

This is my brand new PRS SE Kestrel Bass.

Thru neck, Hipshot hardware, fit and finish impeccable.

See here:

https://www.prsguitars.com/index.php/electrics/se/se_kestrel_2018

This is what it sounds like:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUXhAN_mQAU

I'm letting a couple of my basses go as I have my eye on a big ticket item.

This bass is brand new, unplayed. Plugged it in just to check function.

I've installed black Schaller straplock studs, I'll include the original buttons and the original black pickguard.

The new tortoise/pearl pickguard cost me £79.00 to have custom made, and I think it looks great.

It comes with the brilliant PRS padded gig bag. The bass will be securely packed inside the padded gig bag and the bag will be inside a padded cardboard carton.

Price includes Parcelforce shipping to Mainland UK.

Questions: 0208 575 755 or email [email protected]

Thanks for looking,

Karl

I got myself a lovely new PRS SE Kestrel bass in 3TS.

This is a great bass, by the way. Everything you love about a Fender Jazz, but with PRS style, balance and coomfort. Fit and finish amazing.

I'm having a brown pearl tortoiseshell scratchplate made, and fancy some amber 'speed' knobs for it.

I don't know what shaft size/fitting to go for.

Does anyone know the correct ones to fit the PRS SE Korean made pot shafts?

Many thanks for any help.

Karl

Brand new Anygig travel bass, unused.

Unpacked to tune up and check only.

Unplayed condition. Factory fresh.

Comes with original strings, padded gig bag, cable and shipped in the factory box.

Unwanted gift.

I bought a brand new Tunomatic type bridge which I was planning to install, which I'm including free.

Price includes Parcelforce shipping to mainland UK. Payment by Paypal.

email: karl:skin-job.com

Email with any questions. London based.

Thanks,

Karl

Lovely to see this bass again.

I built it.

I sold it to Wunjo's who said it went right away to a new home.

The neck does have a trussrod, and the body is one piece French Alder. Very light and resonant.

The scratchplate is made from a special imported material. I haven't seen any more of it.
The control cavity cover is hand made from 2mm brass sheet and then patinated to give the dark brown colour.

The body finish is very thin, very hard melamine lacquer.

Somebody should jump on this. It cost more than the asking price to build.


Karl

String swing, yep.

Pink's just a colour.

Up until the Victorian era the word 'Girl' applied to both male and female children, blue was a female child's colour and pink was a boy's.

Karl

+1 Lighterfluid (Naptha)

Watch out when using Tru-Oil.
If you apply with rags or paper towels, make sure you spread them out flat to dry after you apply the finish.
It's a pre-catalyzed formula which will cure once exposed to oxygen.
If rags or paper towels soaked in it stay crumpled up after use, the heat generated when it cures can cause them to catch fire.

Karl

Hey, I like that

Fabreze

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/OVAL-electric-guitar-FLUSH-jack-plate-NEW-UK-stock-LP-TL-all-colours-/122073274526?var=&hash=item1c6c22589e:m:myR-y26FIjIj_IGypYYThkw


Any good?

Le Freak C'est Chic!

Jack's Instrument Service, Manchester.

http://www.jacksinstrumentservices.com/

Used Jack lots. Brilliant.

Karl

I've had great success getting replacement/new guards from Jack at Jack's instrument services in Manchester.

http://jacksinstrumentservices.com

He'll work from a card template, rather than the original guard if you don't want to send it. He also has a nice selection of really nice sheet materials to choose from and is great to deal with. He has a 3 ply cream pearl here:

http://jacksinstrumentservices.com/custom-scratchplate-cutting.html#colours

He will also cut you a guard from material you supply if you want something unique, or even a vinyI record album!
I use him a lot.

If you're sending a template, make sure it's on something firm. I actually use 1mm sheet styrene for mine, as I can tweak and sand the edges to get it perfect. Mark the centres on all your screws and remove the cutouts for pickups etc. Write on it which edges you want bevelled,etc. The guard you get back will be as accurate as the template you supply.


Karl
Karl

Lighter fluid (Naptha) is best.
It's volatile, so won't stay on the surface more than a few seconds and leaves no residue.

Squirt some in an egg cup, wrap a clean rag round your finger and just dip the tip into the fluid, then rub the wetted rag on the fretboard. You can 'pull' the dirt to the middle of each section and 'lift' it off the surface.
I use this method when cleaning rare and vintage bodies and necks.


Karl

My first Kubicki Ex Factor.
Been trying to replace it ever since I stupidly sold it.

Still am.........

Peterson Strobo clip, by a long chalk.
Brilliant piece of kit.

Another Kubicki Ex Factor...


Karl

Someone once said Quo are the only band to become their own tribute act

I have

Jack's great to deal with and they have a huge range of sheet materials in stock.
They've done some tricky work for me and I've always been happy.

Website: www.jacksinstrumentservices.com
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 0770 682 8122

Karl

I use raw Linseed oil.

K