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Geek99

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  1. Deeply jealous of all of you - toddler, teenager and disabled partner so lucky to get an hour a month
  2. [quote name='WhoNeedsYou' timestamp='1362087750' post='1995711'] I wouldn't be too fussed if I was told "thank you but no thanks" I think no response at all is just plain rude. Maybe I am just to.sensitive. [/quote] No, youre not, thats perfectly reasonable as a response.
  3. [quote name='WhoNeedsYou' timestamp='1362017920' post='1994665'] Thank you for the calming words. They picked the guy who was leaving as I got there for my try out, my guess is the decision was made before I played a note which annoys me a bit. [/quote] That happens in all walks of life. You just have to get used to it. The poster above is right, if they didnt tell you, befor ethey announced it on facebook, then they sound like complete dicks and youre probably better off without them.
  4. I had a strat that had a mix of staggeered and not pickups. Not really a noticeable difference. In addition to the P vs J solution point, on a jazz bass you'd be tilting the pickups slightly to compensate for the string mass from low to high anyway so any disparity in volume on the middle two versus outer strings shoudl be negligible.
  5. [quote name='lojo' timestamp='1361822256' post='1991559'] Never had an problems from my wife with regard to gear, I've even pondered things and she has said "just get it if you want it" Having said that she knows I work hard, and am tight and wont throw money away on things I don't need or couldn't recover if needed [/quote] Yep, mine says "you work hard, why shouldnt you?" She knows I start selling things if I think its getting out of hand or if something isnt working for me. I dont buy new, ever, I dont have expensive tastes and I usually manage to find something I want on Ebay or here for reasonable money such that I can sell it for roughly the same as I paid. She likes Swarovski, and buys a lot on ebay rather than new, so she applies the same logic to herself (except that you collect that stuff). She doesnt spend loads on herself like clothes, makeup, hair etc, so I have no issue with it. Mutual tolerance.
  6. If I had the money spare I'd be all over this
  7. Geek99

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    [quote name='dodgnofski' timestamp='1360695782' post='1974941'] Would love the red CV !! - a heads up if you are using Parcelfarce - the Post Office peeps will sell you enhanced compensation - but if anything happens to the bass - they won't pay a penny over the basic, included insurance of £100, or so I've been told???? off to check the Piggy Bank [/quote] They will, if you have followed their strict requirements regarding packaging. As I know to my cost ...
  8. I don't understand why this is still here ..,
  9. [quote name='guybrush threepwood' timestamp='1361535992' post='1987088'] Ooh, used to have one of these in natural which I sold because it was too heavy! I've been after a precision that matches it for ages, but unfortunately found it in another CIJ last weekend. [/quote] Yes its a great bass, i used to own it
  10. In this case, I think he is right though. Yamahabass should have read the original post as his questions are already answered there, his offer is low and should anyway be made privately.
  11. Www.youmustbejoking.com/getstuffed/ Pretty much sums it up
  12. [quote name='mckendrick' timestamp='1361462334' post='1986066'] Gorgeous bass. Really good price, too. Fantastic bargain. [/quote] Thanks - I should have asked for more
  13. It is : http://basschat.co.uk/topic/200328-fs-japan-75-reissue-jazz-with-us-pickups-in-natural-plus-rosewood-with-blocks-perfect-condition/#entry1985841
  14. [b][size=6]NO TRADES PLEASE [/size][/b][b]sorry to shout .. [size=2][b](except maybe a roadworn in sunburst with maple in good condition)[/b][/size] [size=4]Immaculate with no flaws at all. [/size][/b] I'm advised that this has US pickups and wiring. It's clean and the board has been lemon-oiled. Its a lovely piece of rosewood with superb grain. Body is single piece ash and it weighs 4.7kg/10.3lbs so only 200g more than a jap 62 jazz (200g is about the weight of a DVD and case). It's very quiet as far as noise goes but the pickups are very full sounding. Far as I can tell the bass is 100% original. Neck is straight and has new strings 45 - 105. I've checked the neck relief and its a textbook (see fender website) 0.30mm at the eighth fret (with first and last frets held), and there is clearly free travel left in the truss rod. The action is down to a textbook 2.8mm on low E and 2.4mm on high G (measured at the 17th). Action at the 12th is around 2mm according to my ruler. Niceguyhomer has seen this and played it Pics: Would much prefer meet or collection from near j28 of M1 Will ship if need be, in a disassembled state inside a big strong box as I don't have a hard case. This will be by 24 hour signed-for courier at a cost of around £12 plus insurance unless you want to arrange your own I think this is easily worth £550 as its absolutely perfect. More pics and details on request, please specify what you want and I'll do whatever I can to assist. No silly offers please, you know it's worth at least what I'm asking Please see my feedback thread, I'm also selling a 62 reissue jazz, see link in my signature. please PM me (stating "75 reissue" or somesuch) as I don't seem to get all notifications. Thanks
  15. Thanks - it may well be up for sale shortly
  16. According to expert advice about 75s - there was never an export model - all 75s have us pickups
  17. Yes think I mentioned that in my modified first post. Any tips on what to look for in the neck pocket ?
  18. Image : [IMG]http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o600/geek99/BCAA548F-5A68-450D-8FC8-D0B6BBD8E5BB-1451-00000159DCFC7C46_zps12fb3009.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o600/geek99/AD10B9AC-F7E5-4923-9F39-494CD6871551-1451-00000159EF5CB89A_zps559b482e.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o600/geek99/E590B21B-DD4A-4CD4-8E6B-3E092486AD62-1451-00000159D48C9E31_zps549a898f.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o600/geek99/6936FC9D-538A-4B15-AA70-EDA14BFE407C-1451-00000159FE976767_zps84864f0e.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i1149.photobucket.com/albums/o600/geek99/01FCF231-B2BB-49CE-952E-66854CA1130A-1451-00000159F6DA78E7_zps661c86ac.jpg[/IMG] Anyone got any tips on telling export from non ? Pickups quite loud and full but not noisy
  19. Do you have a link for that ? Links I found only tell you the year approx
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