setekh

[quote name='LukeFRC' post='125385' date='Jan 22 2008, 12:30 PM'][url="http://www.danelectro.com/bass_ls_aqua.html"]http://www.danelectro.com/bass_ls_aqua.html[/url] look at this, am i the only one that thinks it looks amazing?[/quote] it looks cool [quote name='Wil' post='125408' date='Jan 22 2008, 01:12 PM']I just wish they'd reissue the DC bass. That one is nice, though, and Dano basses sound amazing.[/quote] but this one is gorgeous :wub:

take this with a grain of salt (not that keen on checking authenticity) [url="http://cgi.ebay.de/ARIA-original-Japan-Vintage-Precision-Bass-70er_W0QQitemZ160200913853QQihZ006QQcategoryZ87487QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]70's Aria Jazz[/url]

[quote name='ped' post='125120' date='Jan 21 2008, 11:14 PM']Hi mate sorry I have just seen your questions. Bacchus sent me another parcel today which was exciting. Inside I found..... a stack of 2008 Bacchus catalogues! Aki Shiokawa is the marketing man I think - we have exchanged many emails and he is a complete legend. His email address is aki-shiokawa AT deviser.co.jp so if you are looking for anything in particular drop him a line - tell him I sent you ;0) I have never played the Universe series basses but they look superb. Got to be worth a shot at the prices I would think. I think they are made in Korea. Other than that, I keep em' peeled on the Ishibashi U-Box to be honest - when I really wanted a Bacchus 24f I emailed Aki and he found me one. Cheers mate ped[/quote] no problem! thanks for the e-mail address - he'll be hearing from me soon, I hope! I'll keep my eyes on the U-box too!

it's alive! man have I missed this thread!

[quote name='Bassassin' post='124300' date='Jan 21 2008, 12:57 AM'](...) Odd little P copy with mini-Humbucker, I'd say Korean, He says Teisco. Which makes a change from Ibanez - but it's neither: [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=190192338829"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...em=190192338829[/url] J.[/quote] man...this poor thing has been around!

[quote name='Sibob' post='124648' date='Jan 21 2008, 02:37 PM']Don't suppose anyone knows the deal with buying off Ebay from Australia? Is it the same import/handling/VAT situation as USA? Need to know within 20 hours lol Cheers Si[/quote] In my country (Portugal) there's no difference..so I suppose it should be the same for you!

congrats on the sunburst + rosewood/maple + tort combo - killer! I'm planning on joining the ranks soon..but I might go with the PJ 3TS

[quote name='Perry' post='124306' date='Jan 21 2008, 01:15 AM']Well, got the claims form in the post. I've sent off the form so it's just a case of sitting back and waiting.[/quote] fingers crossed!

[quote name='BassManKev' post='119064' date='Jan 12 2008, 11:35 AM']nice pants[/quote]

[quote name='ped' post='114170' date='Jan 5 2008, 05:08 PM']Bacchus sent me a Happy New Year card! What a brilliant bunch they are.[/quote] haha they know how to take care of their (*cof*paying*cof*) customers BTW ped, been meaning to ask you - where do you reckon I should look at bacchus basses? any special contact? also - have you ever tried an bass from the universe series? I reckon they're built either in china or korea, but they've got some BJB5 in a sort of translucent black I just find gorgeous...

now I only have to study it it's not that thick too...and the letters are big..so I should do all right first impression - seems like good old theory in a box any tips on how to tackle it?

[quote name='BeLow' post='114933' date='Jan 6 2008, 08:22 PM']Couple more links here - thinking about this project [b]although I suspect it will be easier to buy one[/b]! [url="http://www.shergold.co.uk/uprightbass.html"]http://www.shergold.co.uk/uprightbass.html[/url] [url="http://dvoi.com/proj/eubdb"]http://dvoi.com/proj/eubdb[/url] [url="http://www.eclecticbass.com/eurb.html"]http://www.eclecticbass.com/eurb.html[/url] [url="http://www.come.to/yatzy"]http://www.come.to/yatzy[/url][/quote] but then it wouldn't be [b]your[/b] project

[quote name='BigRedX' post='111540' date='Dec 31 2007, 04:14 PM']For retro styling I personally prefer the looks of [url="http://www.eastwoodguitars.com/"]Eastwood[/url] The EUB-1 and Classic 4 in particular look very tasty...[/quote] the classic4 looks great! I haven't really considered an eastwood mainly because of scale lenght - they're all (except for the EUB and EEB) shortscale (30''). Now the Gretsch white falcon...

[quote name='Marky L' post='110894' date='Dec 30 2007, 11:46 AM']Oh no... I feel a GAS attack coming!!![/quote] I feel it too the tipo3 look nice...but a black tipo 1..oh boy how much do I like the looks of that! the specs are a bit disappointing though..=/ when you get the chance to go back and plug it in, please report back

mmm...anyone know of an european store selling it that will be actually willing to ship it to my country? (and I'm portuguese!)

[quote name='TheBigBeefChief' post='109491' date='Dec 26 2007, 02:47 PM']But its the overly-sensitive "others" that I've pretty much given up on. If you find it offensive, thats fine. [b]But I won't be hypocritical and retract anything I've said, because the truth is I really don't care. Life is too short[/b] to try and please people who will never get your sense of humour. This forum is not a popularity contest.[/quote] you see mate, I do enjoy your twisted humor sometimes, but you've just described youself as an ass! also, you complained that [quote]To be honest, I've given up with a few people on here. [b]You claim to be an inclusive forum, but by beeing so overly sensitive you actually achieved the opposite[/b]. Anyone with a [b]slightly different[/b] view point/sense of humour is made to feel [b]unwelcome pretty quickly.[/b][/quote] the fact is that you cross the line sometimes. the fact that you refuse to use any sort of smilies really doesn't help - especially when you make those inflammatory post you seem to enjoy. anyway, that's you stepping on some members toes, and that's the reason they don't care much for making you feel welcome. now, I'm not tutoring you - I'm merely stating my view on what's happened.

good news well, I hadn't seen your post about the inlays yet (haha am I behind with my reading or what? ), but man - the first one always gets weird the other one, mind you, looks mighty sweet

#136 760 + 1 (i'm cheap) = 761

[quote name='Alfie' post='105648' date='Dec 17 2007, 11:23 PM']This is the colour bass I want. I have a Squier P-Bass that I don't really use very much. I was thinking about getting it painted and sticking in some new pups, but is it worth it? The thing is probably worth about £100 so can I really justify spending the same again (and more) to make it look good, even though it will still have its inherent problems with high action and lack of sustain?[/quote] I'd avoid it. why not keeping an eye out for any better basses in the same color you want?

[quote name='dood' post='104302' date='Dec 14 2007, 01:47 PM']Both are actually quite similar, but I found that the resultant sound you hear is different between the two. To be honest, they are SO DAMN CHEAP in comparison to how much your hearing is worth, you may as well buy both and see what suits you the best, then chuck the others in your case as a spare. Then in the meatime, save some cash - buy some ER15 / ER 25 moulded plugs.. ;o)[/quote] TBH, I've been eyeballing a pair of those ER15 or ER25 for myself...but I don't know where to have them molded here in Portugal, and not sure if I'll still have a band in a couple of weeks..but in the long run, I'll most definitely own a pair! [quote name='MacDaddy' post='104362' date='Dec 14 2007, 04:16 PM']I've got both. I find the Alpines to be more comfortable and discreet, but the ER-20's are easier and quicker to put in and take out. As Dood says check them both out.[/quote] shoot. I just ordered a pair of ER-20s (they were so darn cheap at €17 with cord and delivered - to Portugal - that I couldn't resist ). I have ordered these with my brother in mind though...I'll try to find retaliers who dont charge a gazillion € (or quid) to have the Alpines delivered. Thanks both for your help

*rescues the topic from the dead* well guys, I'm thinking about ordering a pair of these things. just a question though - should I get the Etymotic ER-20 or the Alpine Music Safe Pro?

[quote name='El_JimBob' post='99088' date='Dec 4 2007, 07:28 PM'][b]I don't really wanna divulge cost, setekh - sorry[/b], but it may put a sale for someone else at a disadvantage in the future. Needless to say i felt i got it for a stupidly low price Slapped the nickels on today, after giving her a good wash down with lighter fluid (twas a tad scummy, see) - got the neck nice and straight and she plays like a dream - a nice worn in feel. Cheers Garry - i've actually got a spare Basslines preamp lying around - might give it a try (don't think the standard G&L preamp is as effective here as it is on the 2 pickup models - makes it a little [i]too[/i] fizzy). Oh yeah, nearly forgot - took the neck off and found the date stamp - 15th Sept. 1997 - the body also seems to be stamped 1997 - so she's just past her 10th birthday - and still in fantastic shape [/quote] sure, no problem! if you do decide to sell it, let me know...I might just be interested meanwhile, enjoy your bass!