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  1. three started following Pending £500 Mid 80s Wilkes Percussive Fretless PRICE DROP - *SOLD* , Short Scale Bass Recommendations , SX Jazz Bass: VTG series and 7 others
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    I haven't played a Serek, though hear only very good things. I have owned a couple of Wilcocks. Both superb basses and Viv Wilcock is building some outstanding instruments. I only sold mine as I prefer active basses (I think this is something that Viv now offers). My personal favourite short-scale is the US Spector Shorty. I think that there were only around 40 built (and I suspect it's a discontinued model), though one with lots of variations in terms of finish and electronics. They appear rarely but well worth a look if you see one. There's the European built Spector Bantam and it's fairly similar to the Shorty - I haven't owned one, but I'd imagine that build quality will be superb. Another favourite is the Alembic small-bodied short-scale (Stanley Clarke and other options) - weird ergonomics and not cheap but, as one would expect, extraordinary instruments. We're fortunate to have some great builders in the UK and beyond taking short-scale very seriously.
  3. three
    A very nice looking bass at a very good price - a lovely destination for the proceeds of the sale too
  4. three
    For sale, a Hipshot Kickass bridge (4 string) in chrome. This has been hanging around in a drawer with lots of other bridges and bits and bobs. It looks new though I suspect it's been fitted previously (but not by me). It comes with the adjustment key, 5 screws and the replacement/extra saddles shown in the image. It's a standard replacement Fender pattern. The bridges sometimes come with a couple of springs but the latter weren't supplied when I bought the bridge. I should be able to ship for around £3.00 in the UK. Any questions please just ask
  5. three
    Absolute monster in every sense! According to a very reputable uk amp tech, the most over-engineered amp he’d seen. I’ve had three or four of these (you know how it is) and they’re superb - the weight and dimensions defeated me in the end but fantastic amps. A really unusual sonic signature too, something to do with the transformer I’m told - there’s a thread on here somewhere. Paired with a PR40 pre, these amps are remarkable
  6. three
    Lovely basses and one with the pickup logos intact. Is this an 'inside out' BB - I think this is the designation for myrtle facings and walnut core (it's usually the other way around)? These sound outrageous - typical Alembic but with quite an organic twist in my experience.
  7. three
    Wonderful, these sort of shook the world of bass (and guitar) in the late ‘70s. An extremely cool example and lovely that it’s been through Nick’s hands (though that might apply that to quite a few bases on BC!). ‘Looks like a fantastic deal to me
  8. three
    217lbs of utterly thunderous joy in an iconic and brutally handsome package.
  9. three
    I saw something similar a couple of days ago and was quite surprised at the revival of the format - I think this was some sort of classic album and taken from original masters - about £1200. I was aware that there's a very strong market for Studer and Revox machines (prices have increased dramatically in recent years) but the release of pre-recorded open-reel does seem strange - I imagine there's a small but (affluent and) enthusiastic market. Personally, I don't really miss the hiss of open reel machines or the crackle of vinyl.
  10. three
    I play Alembics. Idiosyncratic is a word that I sometimes use. Sometimes, I use other words
  11. three
    Is the bass a 'standard' 30" shortscale or is it sub short-scale? I'm sure we can come-up with suggestions (though it gets a little more tricky with sub short-scale). It might be worth taking a look at Newtone - they have dedicated short-scale sets available but can custom wind pretty much anything: https://newtonestrings.com/product-category/strings/bass-guitar-strings/?v=7885444af42e
  12. three
    Some excellent videos of Doug on youtube - brilliant luthier and fun raconteur. Decades of experience and accumulated skills. A lovely example of Doug’s work here
  13. three
    Agree with every word re: Viv. This looks like a beautiful example of his work
  14. three
    Good luck with the study but as with many, I'm pretty wary of clicking links. It might be a good idea to provide some details of the institution at which you're studying (including department), your supervisor, and a link to your research ethics statement/data control protocols.
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    I have no real detail or further information but just saw a 'we're back' banner on the Hiscox site. The company now appears to be operating/trading our of Poland, at least that's where enquiries are directed. Proudly Hand-Made in England could become Proudly Hand-Made in Poland. According to the banner, shipping is scheduled to re-start in late September: https://hiscoxcases.com
  16. three
    This is entirely true Owen - there’s a brutal, handsome beauty to the case, with the emphasis firmly on the brutal. Sadly no Grabber, but I still have the Ripper that lived in this case for decades. The bass is currently enjoying a refurb
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