loweringthetone

It was a very silly question - I should have just read the first post....

......'but they have separate standby switches so you don't need to run both sides if you don't want to'

Thats good news

[quote name='tayste_2000' post='908090' date='Jul 28 2010, 12:33 PM']Bump[/quote]

Its no doubt a very silly question, but can you run just one 200W side on its own ? Seems a shame to have all the power valves burning if you are only using one side at 200W.

Seb sold me his Rick 3001. Buying a bass at distance isnt easy, for the buyer or seller, but despite my OCD approach to authenticity and fine detail, Seb patiently gave me straight answers to every detail I asked for. And lo when it arrived the bass was absolutely as good as he said. He literally went another 20 miles for me, travelling to another town to pick up a box to ensure it was safely packed. A real nice guy, and a credit to the basschat community.

Quality !

Bump !

We cant have a thread like this languishing in the doldrums..........

[quote name='Lysdexia' post='877794' date='Jun 25 2010, 09:40 PM']Hi there - the finish is of course original, but I'm not certain about the azure/midnight nomenclature. Probably why I called it Blue

What I can say about the perceived radiance (presuming you mean colour vibrancy) is my choice of lighting for the shots has a direct bearing on the photographic outcome. The difference, for example, in the first shot with the model and the individual close-ups illustrates this quite dramatically.

Again, if I was to shoot this low-key it could appear almost black, hi-key and a much lighter, paler blue would result - but the intent is to show the beauty and finish as best I can. I hope that helps![/quote]

Thats great , thanks, and possibly the most technically competent answer I've ever had on the subject of colour. Beautiful indeed !

Nice bass ! I have a Q on the colour.

Azureglo or midnight blue ? The colour seems intensely radiant for azure, as the azure Ricks Ive seen personally have been much duller....yet I dont think midnight blue was out that year?. Im confused, but this is normal for me. Any experts on Rick colours out there please ?

PS Presume the colour is original ?

[quote name='giblett123' post='874074' date='Jun 22 2010, 05:39 AM']Hefty price drop bump![/quote]

Wow ! Bargain price for a shuker.

[quote name='richardrickenbacker' post='869202' date='Jun 16 2010, 04:27 PM']I think a price drop to a round grand will see this one go Chris, won't be me though, just brought a flat![/quote]

What a gorgeous 5. Love the wood . Drool...............

LAte 70s can be heavy. What weight is it please ?

We only met breifly to complete a transaction, but he's gem of a guy, cheerful, straightforward and very easy company.
Thanks R and I hope you thoroughly enjoy a great bass !

Fancy the sister.....but isnt that [u]always [/u]the case !

Beautiful bass, good luck.

[quote name='Bison' post='861354' date='Jun 8 2010, 07:08 PM']PM sent.[/quote]

And replied. Still available

Ooops, no its not .....SOLD

For the record it went for about £500 to a fellow basschatter......

Trades possibly considered before I start advertising elsewhere...............

[quote name='Gwilym' post='858038' date='Jun 5 2010, 11:14 AM']if that was the 5 string version I'd have bitten your arm off - awsome price![/quote]


Thanks Gwilym. Im just drilling the hole for the extra low B.........

Price drop bump

[quote name='giblett123' post='855207' date='Jun 2 2010, 06:50 PM']Surprised no one has gone for this one yet, nice looking and a really solid bass, what kind of ballpark offers are you looking for Colin?[/quote]

Me too.....OK ..... it's time to grasp the nettle by the horns....... [b]Big price drop to £525 [/b]

This is for a USA G&L that's light, more versatile than an SR or a P bass, has massive tone, and apart from a couple of knocks and the smallest ding, is pretty much pristine. Oh, and you get the original case and paperwork as well

If it doesnt go at this price, Im keeping it !

Wow. Now THAT is beautiful ! Another wonderful bass from the Giblett stable. Where do you get them from ?

Good luck !

Bought a Phil Jones 4B cab form Ruairidh. I was travelling to Scotland without a bass so it was important his description was accurate. He was completely honest and straightforward and appraised it critically, in fact the cab was better than I had envisaged, almost pristine, . He also gauged and described the tone in detail - i dodnt have chance to try it but when I got home it was exactly as he had said. He also kindly delivered it to the hotel. What a star ! Overall he made the transaction very easy, and was a great guy to deal with.

Absolutely glorious ! Good luck

[quote name='dub_junkie' post='848003' date='May 25 2010, 10:25 PM']+1

sits in its own space in a band mix and I think they have quite a unique sound. passive/series is a great fingerstyle funk tone on the L1500. I also love playing mine with a pick,it cuts through a lot more than the L-2000.[/quote]

Thanks DJ.

I had a few emails asking about the neck......its a sort of P bass profile, not narrow and certainly not mega thin. I suspect the mass contriburtes to the solid tone.
Presently set to a low action. Smoothly varnished ( no problems of the dirty fingerboards that you get on MM gun oiled necks) and I find it smooth and fast to play.

Bank holiday bump and I'm open to offers

[quote name='giblett123' post='846651' date='May 24 2010, 04:56 PM']I've played this & its nice! could well be worth a punt![/quote]

For those who've never tried one of these, I would recommend it. Has the power of a musicman but with a greater variety of tones. The L1500 is not a one pickup G&L L2000 either. It's more aggressive and powerful, and of course you have the space and freedom between the neck and pickup to slap. At lower volumes will remove hardened earwax from the landlord's ears, and at high volume likely to disembowel cats. One of my fave basses. Only selling because I have acquired the special bass of my dreams, an Alembic.

[quote name='giblett123' post='847122' date='May 25 2010, 05:39 AM']Just over 10.5 lbs so not a light weight but it is very well balanced.[/quote]

I have tried this bass. It is comfortable, and its tone and looks are magnificent !

American made G&L L-1500 in tobacco sunburst . Excellent glossy condition, with original case. It's is a USA made bass, not a tribute series
Searching the web tells me that this is the G&L equivalent of the sterling. Tone is precise, full and aggressive - an apparently well known charactersitic of the L-1500 .

Neck and headstock are unmarked ( as far as I can see). Metal work is as bright as new, The body is glossy and has three dings - Ive photo'd them as best I can - a small one by the pick up, a 3x5mm dink and an elogated indentation near the strap button.

The bass has hardly been used by me, or the previous owner, who was a local guy who got it from new. Label on the back gives the original price as £1079.

Comes with original G&L case with one one loose button underneath but otherwise in excellent condition

Weight : 8.8 lb ( by my bathroom scales)
Colour : The sunburst is less garish than in the photos
Date : difficult . Its a CLF serial number which seems to be late 90s early 2000s

No trades (unless you have some Phil jones gear ) and I will entertain offers on the asking price of £599



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Chris introduced me to the delights of Alembic by selling me his. It was a straightforward and easy transaction and a real pleasure. The bass was honestly described and Chris gave me enough time to compare with my current basses and come to a good decision, which I know I wont regret. I would certainly buy or trade again. Chris also kindly shared his knowledge of local luthiers, and taught me much about strings. A mine of useful information and best of all, a great guy to meet.