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Which companies are dead to you?
Steve Browning replied to Jean-Luc Pickguard's topic in General Discussion
I have quite a sizeable list of businesses against which I have an embargo. Some from a moral standpoint and others for poor service. My family regularly pull my leg about 'the list'. -
I would question whether it ever was 'gloriously perfect' when you got it. The only way it could be 100% attributable to the tech was if you could have seen him do it. 100% is a statistical certainty, and you can't say that, however much you may suspect. Even if you are sure, what would they say? "Yes, I noticed that when you brought it in". Whether you suspect them or not, using them again is your choice. You seem to like the work they did, so enjoy a great instrument.
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Nothing happens unless Frank says so.
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I bought a 62 reissue when they first came out around 1983. I sent it back as I couldn't live with the dreadful supposed tort plate. It looked just like this. Horrible.
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Hello from close to Pompey.
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How Clean/Overdriven Is Your Basic "Clean" Tone?
Steve Browning replied to Baloney Balderdash's topic in General Discussion
My amps have valve pre-amps and the gain is at about 1 o'clock. Just enough to add some character to the sound.- 28 replies
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Chris bought a bass in bits from me. Deal all done in a matter of minutes and in exactly the manner you would expect from someone who is highly respected in this community. If I say I never want to deal with him again, it's only because I really need to control my GAS. Some is more easily contained than another!
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Don't you just hate being flannelled
Steve Browning replied to police squad's topic in General Discussion
By the same token, Gordon and the new drummer may have been the perfect match. I presume the other members are a cast of deps too? Maybe I'm a bit sensitive but I'd be sharing the disappointment. -
It is indeed. An excellent case.
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It is a wonderful forum. Full of interesting, information, humour and characters. I spend far more time on here than I should. It's also great to be able to pass on knowledge/experience to a receptive audience (and receive it also). I believe we all bring something to the party.
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A somewhat untidy corner with a number of my cases. The Enki is my touring case. Brilliant bit of kit. The SKBs are unbeatable for Precisions IMHO.
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End of an era… Award Session to close in a couple of months…
Steve Browning replied to TrevorR's topic in General Discussion
I had the 1x15 version. Not enough power (let alone bottom end). That said, Stewart told me that it was only produced so they could say they made a bass amp. -
How do you change your bass strings?
Steve Browning replied to madshadows's topic in General Discussion
I do this, too. Just for reference as all my basses, bar two, are strung with flats. -
Mine was also a Columbus Jazz, and even had black nylon wound strings on it. I have no recollection of what happened to it. I don't recall it with any great passion.
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What do you do when you've had lemons palmed off on you? You make lemonade for someone. I was after a Precision body and was sold the body in the picture. It transpired that the neck pocket was shorter than a standard pocket. The attitude of the seller was basically 'get lost' and the (gratefully received) efforts of the admins was also rebuffed. I had thought I'd go down the Small Claims route, but that's a faff. Just because I bought it from someone who was hooky (wink) needn't be all bad. Here's the lowdown (wink). After the above, I have decided to take a different approach. I bought a Squier Classic Vibe 60's and have kept only the body for my project. This sale is for the body I was sold, which has a good bridge on it, and the entire rest of the Classic 60s bass, including the hardware, pickup etc. Plus, it comes in a very nice Warwick gig bag. Strings are also included. What's the catch, you ask? As stated, the neck pocket is shorter than standard. This means that the holes in the neck don't line up with those in the body. For someone not afraid of a couple of minutes of drilling, you get a nice bass (I reckon the body's alder but can't swear to it). The scale length is correct, so no problem there. Do be mindful that you will need to do the drilling, just to underline the point. There are 14 screws on the scratchplate so you will to do some fettling if you want to use the tort plate. The body is relic'd, as you see. Not the greatest work but there you go. Happy to post. I have a box and it'll be in it's gig bag and well padded. Delivery is likely to be about 25 quid. Hopefully a nice end (for someone, if not me). The price is to recover the cost of the body and is cheaper than some other Classic Vibe necks you could buy, on their own. Available to everyone, with one exception.
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Bought a Classic Vibe Precision from Steve. Seamless transaction and excellent comms with super quick delivery. Pleasure doing business, Steve and thank you.
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Can't help with the value but I used 2 of those before I went Boogie. Really good amps and very clean sounding. Frighteningly loud.
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Japanese PB-62 Fender - advice/opinions!
Steve Browning replied to Pearson182's topic in Bass Guitars
I would certainly hope so. I have changed pickups generally. Changes to pots (to CTS and cloth wiring) have been more affectation than necessity, really. The build quality has always seemed to be excellent in every example I've seen.