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fingerz replied to fingerz's topic in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale
Hi, The pre is on hold at the moment following a swift enquiry earlier. I'll keep this upto date. Thanks guys. -
Up for grabs, my superb John East U Retro Deluxe preamp. Removed from my old Celinder bass (as it required the Celinder preamp re-installing for technical reasons), and I need to raise some funds so I'm putting this up for sale. It is a 2007 model, but has been brought up to current spec by the man himself in 2013. This involved fitting an updated chip to reduce the noise floor of the preamp. It had a full check over whilst it was there. Amazing service as always. This model has Vol/Pan, Bass/Treble, Mid/Sweep, Passive Tone. Active passive switch, and pickup selector switch for use in passive mode. Runs on 9V power. Uses 4 knobs, other than that would fit inside most basses and it makes an incredible sound. Offering this for what I believe to be a great price (not many second hand ones around understandably..). Based in Buckinghamshire, we can discuss postage via PM if you would like to buy it. Get in touch if you have any questions or are interested. Thanks.
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Bumpage
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Keeping it current whilst it's for sale here bump..
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[quote name='Menno' timestamp='1422000727' post='2667496'] [url="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amplifier"]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amplifier[/url] [/quote] A great resource - good reading for geeking out. More fundamentally, you tend to find Class D amplifier output stages used in the new breed of miniature amps. They are simply very light and can be made smaller, they are managed by a digital system. That's really the grass roots difference you find between the two. IMO, much of the class D stuff is very 'Fat' and Powerful sounding, but I usually prefer the sound of standard Analogue amps. With the possible exception of the Jule Monique powered amp..
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I agree. Thanks stingraypete.
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Price £2,300 (Sale Only) I'm putting up for sale my beautiful J Update 5. This bass has a few unique features, as listed below. It has been my principle 5 string bass, and as such has been very well looked after. I've played it LOTS, it has always been dependable and a joy to play. Probably the ultimate Ash/Maple active jazz bass tone there is, with simply one of the nicest necks I've ever come across on a 5 string. Recently been on Chris Celinder's bench where it had the frets tidied up, bridge intonation screws updated (chunkier threads), and a full check over as routine maintenance. He remarked on how unusual the neck profile is on this one, one of the reasons I liked it so much. Two unusual features are worth mentioning with this Update: Neck profile is tighter at the nut than the normal 'P Bass'/'Chunky' feel of this model. This one is much more in keeping with a narrow 70's feeling jazz bass, sooo comfortable and fast to play. Weight: At around 10 lbs 2 Oz, (I shall firm that up when I get some batteries back in my scales), this is one of the lightest Update 5's I've come across. I was touring with it, and could happily stand for 2 1/2 hours with it. Often they can be shoulder breaking heavy, so this one is a refreshing change, and I find the deign really comfortable. SPECS Body: Danish Ash Neck: Maple Fingerboard: Maple Scale length: 35" Pickups: Celinder/Armstrong Hum-cancelling Circuit: Celinder CP-3a (I tracked down this circuit and had it re-fitted). Complete with Dip switches/Master gain. This model is Vol/Blend/Bass/Treble (tone). Really useful in this format. Year: 1998 if I remember correctly. Weight: Est around 10.2 lbs. Can confirm. Condition: As you can see, it's in great condition. As pictured, there is a mark on the upper horn (possibly from re-stringing, not during my ownership), and a slight rubbing to the lacquer on the rear of the body. I managed to get good light to show this, it's not very noticeable, I'm being thorough here. Otherwise great nik, a few little marks in the usual places from 16 years or so of use. Set up very low and fast (the best action I've ever got on a bass is with a Celinder!), with DR Fat Beams 45-125. I think that's everything. I will be very sad to see it go, but I am finding it hard to justify when I normally play a trusty old Jazz bass. It really is a sublime instrument. If it doesn't sell quick-ish on here, it will be going into a shop as a commission sale, so if you are interested, please let me know. Better for us both! Welcome to come and view it, we can arrange a time. Feel free to call me: 07719 154668. Any questions please fire away. [attachment=181655:IMG_0040.jpg][attachment=181654:IMG_0039.jpg][attachment=181657:IMG_0042.jpg][attachment=181656:IMG_0041.jpg][attachment=181658:IMG_0043.jpg][attachment=181659:IMG_0044.jpg][attachment=181660:IMG_0045.jpg][attachment=181661:IMG_0046.jpg][attachment=181662:IMG_0047.jpg][attachment=181664:IMG_0049.jpg][attachment=181663:IMG_0048.jpg][attachment=181665:IMG_0050.jpg]
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[quote name='Bilbo' timestamp='1421590236' post='2662955'] I watched a load of bass videos today where players were demoing brand name basses; Foderas, Alembics etc. What I noticed was that good players sounded great on them and crap players sounded crap. [/quote] This will always be the case. Clothes don't make the man!! There are also some horrible ambient mics being used on such media. That still won't change the basic point you make. So much more to music than making a sound come out of a bit of wood.
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[quote name='Heartbreaker' timestamp='1421615248' post='2663370'] Hi Might you be interested in my 2000 Warwick Stage 1 through neck 4 string. AAAAA flamed maple neck & body finished in high gloss trans black. It has plenty of road wear but only to the clear coat. Sounds & plays awesome. These new now cost nearly 3k. Mine with £400 for yours. Can post more pictures if interested [/quote] Thanks mate. I've replied to your PM.
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Thanks for sharing this. He is so great from all angles, and what a tone! He is definitely made to play bass!
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More photos added bump.
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Hi Graeme, I can't believe this hasn't sold. Maybe if it had something else written on the headstock it might have gone... hmmmm May I suggest you put it in a specialist bass shop (The Gallery, Bass Gear or similar) on commission? You might get less, but I think if someone looking for a wicked 5 were able to play it, you'd defo sell it quicker.. I know you might take a hit on the cash but that's up to you. Things seem slow on here sometimes. Anyway, best of luck with it. Love seeing the pics !
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It definitely can be a long drawn out process, with lots of people to satisfy. It's very important to be clear on what you, and others want from it. But really, I think it's about enthusiasm and being open. Many of us spend the rest of our lives approaching opportunities like that, so that needs to remain at the forefront when getting together - just have fun, learn as much as you can, and be as good as you can. This is personal to me but; Since I turned professional, it has been much easier to be part of bands. Having choice and variety i.e. some bands make money, others don't, some are creative, others aren't, takes the pressure off each individual gig to satisfy all needs. I imagine having one band must be very hard. I've been there, but a long time ago now. I think that is a downfall too, for many people I hear of, I think 'wow you probably need to be in three bands to get what you need from your music', which many people haven't got time for. When I play in amateur bands these days, I usually find it quite exhausting, as things just take longer or are quite haphazard. That's not a smug statement or something I think is 'better'. It sounds arrogant and it's not supposed to be. Most bands I work in have one person leading it, and others that do the playing and bring their own thing to the table. This is really sustainable for me. But I'm happy interpreting ideas, I find that rewarding. Music is a million things to a million people, no way can one person suggest better or worse. I have found though, that having a more professional approach, as you do in your other areas of life, can be a big help in productivity, whatever that may be.
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[quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1420548027' post='2650454'] Change the strings one at a time, so you maintain the pull on the neck and see what happens. Flats don't necessarily have a higher tension so probably nothing will need to be done. [/quote] This is not necessary really. The bass is new, so the neck will probably settle into the british winter, but changing strings one at a time, though I can see you logic, Is not necessary. You should be able to set your bass up nicely with flats, but you will probably need to tighten the truss rod depending (as mentioned above) on what you put on. Not all flats have the same tension. Thomastik Infeld are what I have on my P bass, they are low tension, and very easy to play on. Something like a DR flats (Legend) are quite hard to play on. Labella flats are also low tension, so will be softer on the hands and the neck just like the Thomastiks. Some of the American guys rave about Pyramid flats, I'd never heard of them but I think you'd need to get them from Europe. Supposed to be very nice. Do some research, there are some really nasty feeling flats out there (IMO). The Thomastiks are expensive but very easy to play on and very growly and warm. It's a different world!
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Sad if Fender are indeed in trouble. I understand all the feelings towards the company mentioned in this thread. Though there has been good and bad gear roll out of every factory/luthiers door at some point. The only company I've not seen questionable work or a dodgy set up from is Yamaha! Set up issues etc don't bother me, you can look at an instrument in the shop and gauge how far you can go with the action and tension in the neck when you try it. It's all subjective and can be made to work well for you. In my experience a good Fender can be the most bad ass sound there is. When I hear a good strat or telly it's a sound that can't be matched at any price point, or at least, rarely improved upon IMO. They are relatively cheap when you compare them to custom type instruments based on those designs. For me, they represent solid, working tools that are reliable as hell, and sound great. You just have to play a lot of them. But that goes for most instruments, again, IME, to find the one for you. We can sit and slag them off all we like, but they have shaped what we do over the years, and their instruments have been a leveller across classes and genres. Maybe they have taken the p*** in recent years on the balance books, or manufacturing process. But if that's the case I'm sure they can turn it around. I would be very sad if they weren't around any more. I remember a student of mine who had a new Squire Jazz bass, it was a GREAT sounding and playing jazz...
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[quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1420459137' post='2649478'] Dan Armstrong shaped body with a P-type neck, might be a bitsa but probably more likely to be a one-off build. Pickup looks like a Gibson Mudbucker type, which you won't find on a Dan or any of the various 70s copies, as far as I know. Most of the copies had twin humbuckers, but there's no routing visible for these so I don't think the body's from an old copy. The base of the neck extends beyond the heel of the board so it can fit to the body, I would guess this neck's been made specifically to do this. Cool bass but I think if you want one you'll have to make one! Jon. [/quote] Good answer!! Great stuff
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[quote name='tedmanzie' timestamp='1420458794' post='2649471'] Well spotted! And the black JV-P he's selling has the original certificate and manual Never seen those before [url="http://www.ebay.com/itm/1984-Fender-JV-Precision-Bass-not-squier-black-COLLECTORS-LOOK-/271728461556?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_77&hash=item3f444746f4"]http://www.ebay.com/...=item3f444746f4[/url] [edit] although I see it has 'Made in Japan' on the neck - they normally don't, which I presume means something to somebody more knowledgable than me. [/quote] They do ! I have one (a '62 version) from 82. I can't vouch for the colour, although many others above have. But otherwise it looks genuine, and a rare colour too! Everything else is exactly the same as mine. The only thing, if you are really anal and want it original, is to check the pots are CTS pots. I can't see it written on them in the pic, but it looks great otherwise. CTS pots are the originals as I understand, and were fitted to vintage Fenders too. Good luck, I'm happy with mine, their rep is well deserved.
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Delays in receiving items shipped from Thoman
fingerz replied to afterimage's topic in General Discussion
I have to defend Thomann. I'm really sorry to hear you are having trouble with them/courier. If you are desperate on the time front, I wouldn't rely on a courier getting it over from Europe especially so soon after the holiday period, but that sounds besides the point here. I ordered a case from them, turned up the second working day after I ordered - better service than I've had from Uk based companies (in general). I've always found them very impressive if I want a good price and not bothered about after sales service (purely because of the distance). Many people I know have had the same experience. Very much what I have come to expect from 'German' standard of service/quality. I know on certain items many uk suppliers wave the white flag, and don't stock things as they can't compete with Thomann, so they'd be glad to hear of inconvenience to uk customers I'm sure! It's competitive out there! I've found Thomann to be great in the past. Hope this is a one off, and that they acknowledge your inconvenience. -
I think the custom bit is the body. I'd guess that neck could have come from a multitude of places - it's a Fender looking headstock at least... Loads of that stuff available. That body reminds me of a PRS initially, but with a long lower horn. Being that it's some sort of clear plastic, it could be made by someone not associated with the bass business. I'm sure someone jumped at the chance to make Nile and *bass player* some clear bodies for the vid !
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Grosh basses are lesser known of on these shores, but he builds one of the best feeling 5 string necks in the business. Really special. Don't overlook this bass if you are looking for a high end J style instrument. I guess it's pretty much brand new, and he doesn't make basses too often as i understand, so there are savings to be made over a new order. Bump for a fan of good craftsmanship!
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Welcome Dave : )
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I was always amazed at the sound Zender got out of a warwick (this is not a 'Zender-off' I'm trying to start here!). That first album was all on the Streamer. I think it paved the way for people to come along with rarer or different sounding instruments such as the Zon. I guess back then there were lots of luthiers emerging with new sounds and shapes. I remember drooling over the bass mags as a kid. But for me lots of those modern instruments sound quite 'pokey' in the mix. It's cool that there was lots of nice gear getting played though.
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Yeh looks like a Zon to me. Know nothing more about the company for model name, but that looks like what it is. He had a white one with a MM pup in it too. Back before he started pretty much exclusively playing his Yamaha TRB 5P on that gig.
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*** SOLD *** GB GOODFELLOW Standard / Spitfire Prototype N. 001
fingerz replied to Apothem's topic in Basses For Sale
Worth saying that if Bernie saw it he would do any TLC at a very very reasonable price. He loves seeing his old basses. Although a dusty pot isn't exactly a problem! Nice to see such honesty.. I love the inline controls on this bass, rather than the up to date Rumour format. Bump for a bit of history here.
