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Any questions for Gail Ann Dorsey? - Podcast is out! Check post
BlueMoon replied to BassAgent's topic in General Discussion
I’d be particularly interested in this as well. I’ve always rated very highly the MTD Grendel’s and she was a pretty rare endorsee for a time. -
This ^^ was also my understanding. In consequence, I just returned to continental Europe directly from Eire with a nice vintage instrument on board. The journey, which was part holiday, took in a day in the UK - where I had arrived without said instrument - and then left via Liverpool - Belfast. No checks - no issues.
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Yes……I’ve done it both ways a few times. Based on my personal experience the vehicle was inspected (all doors open) and questioned about some of the contents. This happened each time and for both exit and entry countries (UK, France). I am not sure which jurisdiction the inspector represented each time (no badges/uniforms). I got the impression that the main focus was on perishables (cheese, butter etc) and once a vehicle swab test (steering wheel/door handles). Case-by-case seems to be the situation.
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https://www.bassic.de/kleinanzeigen/limelight-precision-bass-sherwood-green-vintage-heavy-relic.54855/ Not sure where you’re located @FuNkShUi, but here is a Limelight P bass on sale on an equivalent bass forum to Basschat in Germany.
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Mine is definitely slab-bodied. It is an early version according to the serial number and having only “sub” not “sub bass” on the headstock. Not sure if later ones were contoured. Either way, the finish looks stock. Good score.
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Totally agree. Great gigging basses that are built like tanks. I scored one recently in Japan of all places.
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Over ear monitor hearing protection - eg drum isolation.
BlueMoon replied to DocTrucker's topic in Accessories and Misc
Maybe try this: https://www.basschat.co.uk/topic/499452-over-ear-noise-defenders-for-music/ -
The 3M range is pretty extensive, professional, and sensibly priced. I’ve not used them for music but The Optime Peltor I provides 26-27 dB reduction. Not sure if it’s a linear suppression across the frequency range though.
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Just completed a deal with Quent, which all went very smoothly. Great communication throughout. He is attentive, patient and an ideal example of the best of Basschat. Thanks Quent!
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Probably chosen by a marketing committee rather than musicians.
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I have just had the chance to listen to Jon Anderson’s new release - “True”. It’s very nostalgic - like listening to a new Yes album from the 1970’s, for those who like that sort of sound. Impressive Squire-like Rickenbacker playing and backing vocals by Richie Castellano. I have to confess that I had never heard of him before or “The Band Geeks”, who comprise the backing band on the album. If you get the chance, give it a listen.
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Epoxy?
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Yeah.........I warmed to him right there. No grandstanding or "look at me" diva BS. He seems to be just like the rest of us when it's NBD. Nice bass too. If it goes on general release you can be sure that Fender will up their price accordingly though, since a Hollywood star's name is linked to it.
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Also missing as far as I can see is a “big F” neck plate with a stamped serial number.
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I do not believe that is a genuine 70’s U.S.-made instrument. As others have said, the headstock looks wrong, the machine heads are incorrect, the matching of the body pieces look to be poor, cheaper “Dunacan-designed” pickups, incorrect vintage strap buttons. I think you get the picture.
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Apparently SBMM made a loss on the USA SUB’s, even though the concept was a great one and the instruments are little gems. It probably explains the quite short production run at the time.
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I ended up having a local audiologist make up some custom-fitted ear tips for the KZ ZAR’s. Just had a 3D scan done and am waiting for the tips to come in. Let’s see how that goes.
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Great bass. Colour combination is top and looks to be in excellent condition. Nice one! Enjoy!
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https://www.oscarguitars.se/sv/4-straengad/5815-1966-fender-slab-body-precision-bass-refin-white.html Slab body 1966 P bass just posted on Oscar Guitars in Sweden. Refin looks very thick and body belly cut is a real shame. Lot’s of mojo, if that’s your thing. I’m not affiliated with the seller, but I have purchased other instruments from them with no problems.
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Try appropriate metric size first in that case.
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Fender Japan typically use metric dimensions.
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Anyone buying from Japan at the moment?
BlueMoon replied to NancyJohnson's topic in General Discussion
Ishibashi is a reliable seller with a wide and changing stock. I’ve imported plenty (mostly domestic Japan gems) and never been disappointed. For Belgium, calculate an average of 28% additional costs to get an instrument to your door. -
Agree with this! Even the response by the seller to such a proposal would speak volumes about whether it is legit. If you get no response, or “I’m too busy”, or “I have another buyer just about to close a deal” etc, you know pretty much what’s going on.
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That bass is beautiful. Well done!
