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EvilSmile

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  1. Anything by streetlight manifesto really but my favourite is:
  2. I've been seduced by a bass far too often and rushed ahead with a deal only to be disappointed further down the line (i guess many have!) i think its time i did it right and found the perfect bass for me - money be damned! Good to know about Jon Shuker, I'll try and grab him on the phone to arrange a visit. Where exactly is he based?
  3. [quote name='OldGit' post='890820' date='Jul 9 2010, 09:16 PM']Oh yes.. You should certainly check out the Shuker JJB if that's the kind of sound and spec you are looking for. And a hand build bass for £1500 new/ £1100 used? Has to be a possibility. May have to wait for a bit/ages though. I can ask my Japanese spies if they can source something for your bro to pickup if you are talking used, and they are wherever he's going to be. If you fancy new you may want to have a look here: [url="http://66.163.168.225/babelfish/translate_url_content?.intl=us&lp=ja_en&trurl=http:/%2fwww.fenderjapan.co.jp%2ftop.htm"]Fender Japan Catalogue[/url] PM me if I can help at all .. My Black MIJ 57RI is now on hold for someone, sorry.[/quote] I've dropped an email to shuker inquiring about the basses. Waiting isn't really a huge problem for me - rather wait and get something amazing than rush and get something that is not up to par. That and £1500 for a hand made bass is almost too good to be true! Thanks for the offers re sourcing things in japan. Once i've got my head round what i'm after i might be calling on your services . Spoke with my bro and he's not too keen on bringing a bass back with him and it'd be harder for me to get him the money so its out of the question for the moment. No worries about your bass - i'm really not ready to commit to anything yet - even importing as i still need to find some time to get out to some shops to start playing some basses. I'm getting the feeling i'll be taking this slow and really look into all my options fully to make sure i'm getting exactly what i want. So far this thread has been extremely helpful!
  4. Again thanks for all the extra information. So its pretty much between a MIA and a MIJ - currently the MIJ is looking more appealing as they are quite a bit cheaper! My brother is currently in japan - wonder if i can persuade him to bring me a MIJ bass back Never really heard of shuker before but will definitely check them out.
  5. [quote name='warwickhunt' post='889657' date='Jul 8 2010, 04:33 PM']Is this not what you are looking for (OK board is rosewood!)? - [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=91149"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=91149[/url] Saves you money straight away as the Nordstrands are installed![/quote] Haha i'm sticking firm on the maple FB although it did tempt me but i like the snap that a maple FB gives too much to compromise on it. Again thanks for the insight everyone, feeling a lot less overwhelmed by it all. I think keeping my eye out on the second hand section and just try and track down as many precisions to try. My short list is a Standard MIA/MIJ and a 57 Reissue - but just giving everything a test spin would seem the most logical thing to do as i know i have no idea what i really like!
  6. Thanks for the replies. As for budget well it really depends on the bass, i could quite happily fork over £1000 if the right bass came along and it justified the price tag. Ideally though somewhere in the second hand market around £500 - £800 would be more my comfort zone but i'm fully aware a good bass might set me back a little. So in this respect i'm all about the bass i'd rather get it as close to or perfect first time. Its also highly likely that i'll be putting in a nordstand p pickup into it as i've got a set in my buzzard and they are fantastic. Lets say i'm just going to focus on an American standard. I hear that fender have vastly improved their quality control, has anyone had a chance to play a few of these? Is i best that i go out an try every single bass i can get my hands on or would playing a couple - and maybe a few different models be sufficient. Is there anything besides the normal checks for buying a bass that i should particular look out? Also limiting myself to just fenders - should i look elsewhere into the higher end fender copies?
  7. Over the past 6 months or so the appeal of a precision bass has pipped my interest. Probably from playing my buzzard and really liking what p pups can do and the sound they give. Unfortunately the buzzard is Warwick and although it can get p bass feel to the sound its never going to be a pbass - so i've been looking into getting one but fender esque basses are very much out of my comfort zone - too much time on the Warwick forum i think! First i know i want a precision with a maple FB but thats about it. Just looking at the fender site with all the various p basses and reissues and roadworns - then couple that with the whole MIM MIJ, MIA basses i'm really at a loss as to where to start. I'm going to have to play some at some point but before then i want to do my homework so i'm at least clued in as to what to expect from the basses what to look for and how to make sure i'm getting a great bass. I've still got all my preconceptions about fender and the QA and getting some duff basses and some amazing basses - is MIA the way to go or is there more consitency in the MIJ basses? Any models that are particularly great? Do you notice any differences between the RI models /roadworn's compared to the standard pbass? I'm pretty much looking for a great pbass - that does all the classic pbass things. I realize this is a lot to ask but after reading a lot about pbasses i've just ended up with more questions that answers...and thought it was a good time to actaully ask some questions! Cheers Callum
  8. Bumps pics can now be found here: [url="http://picasaweb.google.com/squirrelguru/WarwickWCA211Pro?feat=directlink"]http://picasaweb.google.com/squirrelguru/W...feat=directlink[/url]
  9. Pics now added sorry about the delay: they can now be found here: [url="http://picasaweb.google.com/squirrelguru/Fretless?feat=directlink"]http://picasaweb.google.com/squirrelguru/F...feat=directlink[/url] Edit: i'm currently uploading the pictures which may take a little while.
  10. [size=4][b]CAB IS NOW SOLD[/b][/size] [s]Up for sale is my warwick WCA 211 pro. This is a 2x10 cab that i've been using for just over a year and a half. Been gigged a few times and over past few months been moved back and forth from rehearsals about once a week. I've looked after it well, never abused it - its picked up a few scuff minor marks on the corner protectors other than that its in amazing condition. The specs from the warwick website: Power rating 300W (max. 400W) 8 ohms 101dB 2 x 10" speakers (power rating 150W, max. 200W, 16 ohms, 94dB, resonant frequency: 50Hz, frequency range: 35Hz-3500Hz) HF horn with attenuator (power rating 30W, max. 40W, 8 ohms, 95dB, resonant frequency: 2,5kHz, frequency range: 1,2kHz-20kHz Bass reflex housing Weight: 24 kg Dimensions (W/H/D): 0,62 x 0,45 x 0,43 m This cab is loud and easily competes with drums and guitar and for the price it sounds pretty damn good as well - its a perfect cab for beginners or those on a budget - its a very capable cab! Looking for £160 collection only. Pics can be found here: [url="http://picasaweb.google.com/squirrelguru/WarwickWCA211Pro?feat=directlink"]http://picasaweb.google.com/squirrelguru/W...feat=directlink[/url] Cheers Callum [s]EDIT: Currently the cab is in the studio as i've been recording an album and is being used for re-amping the bass. The cab is for sale but i won't actually be able to sell it until near the end of august when all the recording has finished and we've moved all the gear out of the studio. EDIT 2: Withdrawn for the moment - was planning on upgrading but cash has had to be diverted else where so i'll need to hang onto this cab for a little bit longer![/s] EDIT 3: Ordered a Barefaced Cab so this is back up for sale![/s]
  11. Right up for sale is my Warwick corvette $$ fretless its an 06 model. Ebony Fretboard, has all the $$ tones but the ebony board adds a nicer tightness to the tone - removes some of the mud that some associate with the $$. I'm in the process of giving it a good wax and setup with some almost brand new TI flats - which are my favourite strings for it, gives are great vintage vibe. Pics can be found here: [url="http://picasaweb.google.com/squirrelguru/Fretless?feat=directlink"]http://picasaweb.google.com/squirrelguru/F...feat=directlink[/url] Reason for sale is i'm no longer really playing fretless anymore, no need for it in bands and over the past year or 2 i've only really picked it up maybe 5 or 6 times. I need to money to upgrade my cab. [s]Looking for £600 - collection only I'm currently based near cambridge - but will be making trips to and from york in the next week or so.[/s] [s]I'd like £475 shipped anywhere in UK[/s] The lowest i can realistically let this go for is £400 as i need the money for next years uni rent this postage would need to be at buyers expense, but if there is any interest i am happy to discuss options or to work somethign out! [s]So if you are interested please feel free to make me an offer![/s] - i'm also prepared to ship this bass i can do anywhere in the UK or EU, but buyer will need to cover the shipping costs to EU. Cheers Callum Edit: Forgot the mention it comes with gig bag, straplocks and the userkit. [s]Edit 2: I'm looking for a p bass atm and depending on the bass i might consider trades for one. Must have a maple FB.[/s] Edit 3: Spotted a bass i like - only looking for cash
  12. Just bought pickle pie effect pedal from mike, was quick, easy and trouble free. Happily do business again!
  13. Hi Chi, Sorry no trades on this one as i've already sorted out a fuzz pedal. Cheers Callum
  14. Bump this is back up for sale!
  15. bump, i'll try and get some pics up in the next few days - although they are likely to be only phone quality.
  16. thanks also think it's time for a little bump!
  17. Ah another bump also for sale as well now.
  18. I had this up as a feeler and then withdrew it - as i needed it for some gigs/ rehearsal work. After having it for a couple of months, i'm finding it to be far more that what i need it for, i'm leaning towards a fuzz sound, and i really only need the distortion and not the DI and EQ. So this is now up for sale. £120 this includes shipping in the UK (overseas please contact me first!) ____________________ Original post: Right i honestly bought this a week or two ago to try and introduce some grit to my tone, and it did the job wonderfully. However after thinking i could probably get the same effect by changing my amp, thus my post [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=87237"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=87237[/url] in the amp section about trades. I bought this from Ian Davies [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=85277&hl=tonehammer"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...p;hl=tonehammer[/url] so far i'v just been messing with it and not gigged it yet. ____________________ Cheers Callum
  19. Up for trade is my TecAmp Puma 500 I bought it from flanker back in november the original thread is [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=66000&hl=tecamp"]here[/url] . Reason for the sale trade is that i'm looking for something with some grit and overdrive build in, the only thing the TecAmp lacks! Trade wise i'd ideally be looking at a genz benz shuttle 6.0 + cash my way or a TC electronic RH450 + some cash (or my aguilar tone hammer) your way. I am open to other trade suggestions as well, but ideally the amp needs to be light and have some grit/tubey overdrive built in. £520 including UK postage - i am willing to accept offers on this.
  20. All mine are normally referred to as 'My fretted' or 'My Fretless'. Specifically thought 'My buzzard' and 'My $$' - when i had 5 strings i only had one at a time so they were each called 'The Fiver'.
  21. 9 in total so far, 3 combo's 2 heads 1 cab. I'm young and still have away to go!
  22. Bought an aguilar tone hammer off Ian. Arrived next day exactly as described. Very quick and easy transaction! Thanks!
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