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    Hi - I have found low Bs can sometimes be a bit lacking on a lot of 5s strung with rounds, so was wondering if anyone has found a flatwound low B to be better? My experience with the TIs were a bit disappointing, but was wondering about other brands - it's an expensive process trying out sets of flats so any help is appreciated! Cheers, B.
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    Hi - had TI flats on an OLP 5 string a while ago and, although I really like the four string sets, I found the low B was really flappy & undefined. I've always wondered what the La Bella 5s are like - the 4 string sets I've played have been great & preferable to the TIs. Mind you, the Status flats are relatively cheap & might be worth a go - anyone had any experience of them? Cheers, B.
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    [quote name='Rich' post='781176' date='Mar 20 2010, 09:23 PM']It's [b]Camac[/b], apparently[/quote] I think the Camac was a sister model that didn't have the cutaway at the bottom: - B.
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    I reckon yours is a BX7 that was never routed for a Jazz pickup near the bridge - they did come with a maple board: - [url="http://www.fetishguitars.com/html/eko/catalogues/83/17.html"]http://www.fetishguitars.com/html/eko/catalogues/83/17.html[/url] Brandoni have assembled BX7 basses listed on their site for £325, but no pics unfortunately to check they are the same as yours: - [url="http://www.brandoniguitars.co.uk/complete.asp"]http://www.brandoniguitars.co.uk/complete.asp[/url] Cheers, B.
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    [quote name='witterth' post='771127' date='Mar 10 2010, 11:50 PM']Id agree...itll be fine...oh....and... plus the picture looks like one of those Dr Who monsters!!!!!!...you know, the ones who live in fat guy costumes...?...!...??...no?... it just me that innit?? ? edit: or some type of pokemon thing....eh....eh.....?? I'll get me coat....[/quote] Don't watch Dr. Who, but do you mean these things? B.
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    Thanks for the replies - I've contacted the seller so we'll see what they say. It wasn't a Basschat deal by the way... Appreciate the advice - initially I didn't think it was structural either, but needed a second opinion really. It's a nice bass as it is & reckon it'll be a cracker with a bit of work & a set up. Cheers, B.
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    [quote name='Musicman20' post='771021' date='Mar 10 2010, 10:30 PM']Ouch....was it described like that in sale?![/quote] No - funnily enough, the seller never mentioned it! B.
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    Bought a Status Groove bass through a postal deal & there's really dodgy-looking ding on the neck bolt area - it looks like someone's tried to shove a screwdriver through the finish. Here's a pic: - [attachment=44579:IMGP1209.JPG] The neck join itself seems solid, but the damage looks like it's gone through the finish & into the wood (doesn't like there's crack into the bolt holes themselves though). Thing is, I really like the bass & it seems OK apart from that, so would like to hang on to it if it's not likely to be a serious problem. Is it something to worry about and/or is there a simple way to fix it (e.g. use glue to strengthen it). Cheers, B.
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    Always loved the bass playing on the Young Disciples album. It was a guy called Marc Nelson who played a violin bass (in videos, anyway...) - really simple lines, but totally fitted the songs & a great subby tone. Does anyone know what he did afterwards? I think he did some stuff with Paul Weller, but can't find much on him online... Cheers, B.
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    Sold Fede my Yamaha BEX - great guy to deal with. First time I'd done a bass deal internationally, but all went smoothly - cheers! B.
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    Bought a Spector Legend 4 from kets. Really smooth deal - good communication, quick delivery & a great bass. Cheers! B.
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    Hi - sent you a PM. Was wondering what the black thing above the front pickup is? Cheers, B.
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    Bought a 5 string Status Groove bass from John...then he bought it back from me! Great guy to deal with - a smooth pair of swift transactions - cheers! B.
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    Hi Conan - thanks for the offer, but I'm only really interested in a fretted bass at the mo... Cheers, B. [quote name='Conan' post='728484' date='Jan 29 2010, 10:35 AM']In case this deal doesn't work out, would you be interested in a fretless at all?[/quote]
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    Replied - now on hold. Cheers, B. [quote name='oldslapper' post='728452' date='Jan 29 2010, 10:03 AM']PM'd. I'll have this baby back please, really miss the neck profile.[/quote]
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    Hi - always wanted a Status Groove bass & bought this 5 string from oldslapper through the forum over the festive season, but I'm really a 4 string player, so looking to move it on. For anyone who's not familiar with the Groove, I'd describe it as the Status take on a Stingray - the huge Trimax bridge pickup is pretty powerful & coupled with a bass/treble active EQ you can wind in a good range of tones. I've restrung it with Stainless Steel Elites (40-125) this week has a pretty comfortable medium action - think if I was keeping it I'd take it for a pro set up, as a tweak of the truss rod should allow the action to be lowered further (if that's your thing). I'd guess the bass is over 10 years old & has a few minor dinks here & there, but no major issues. Ideally I'd like to trade this for an active 4 string - my perfect trade would be a straight swap for a 4 string Groove, but there aren't many about so let me know what you have & we'll take it from there (with some cash either way for the right bass). Alternatively, I'd sell it on - I paid £350 posted for it, but would do it cheaper for a face to face deal (I'm based in Newcastle upon Tyne). Here are some pics: - [attachment=41401:IMGP1202.JPG] [attachment=41402:IMGP1203.JPG] [attachment=41403:IMGP1198.JPG] Cheers, B.
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    On hold awaiting payment etc. Cheers, B.
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    Hi - I've finally managed to find enough packing materials to send this, so I'll do it for £125 posted in the UK (Parcelforce 48). I've had several people asking about posting this (both on the thread & via PMs), so to make it fair, I'll sell it to the first person to reply [u]on the thread[/u] that they want it. We can sort out payment etc. via PMs from there - if we could do a swift PayPal deal then I should be able to send this at the end of the coming week on my day off... Cheers, B.
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    [quote name='Protium' post='695670' date='Dec 29 2009, 04:00 PM']Its a pain in the arse now though as sellers can only leave positive feedback... What use is that?[/quote] In my experience, buyers will have their negative feedback removed if it offends a high-volume power seller - read [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=67423"]my post here[/url] for details. Not sure whether I'd trust eBay again after this - they didn't respond to me after I asked for more information on why my feedback was removed... Cheers, B.
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    Nothing ever came back from eBay about this (they never responded to my request for more information on why my feedback was removed), so as promised I'll name the seller - it was Purple Turtle Trading in Stockport. Has anyone ever had any dealings with them? B.
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    Hi tracktionmonkey - I still have the blue one. Unfortunately I haven't managed to track down any packaging that would allow me to post the bass with confidence - as it's a semi-acoustic with an angled headstock I wouldn't want to risk it unless it was securely packed. Cheers, B. [quote name='tracktionmonkey' post='695744' date='Dec 29 2009, 05:20 PM']Hi.] Nice looking bass. Did it go yet? ANy late possibility of posting this?!? But, wait for it...I'm in Berlin, Germany. Anyhow, all the best. [/quote]
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    Has anyone tried Status Hotwire flats? I'm looking for a set for a 5 string & they're much cheaper than the likes of Thomastic/La Bella etc. - was wondering if they were any good? Cheers, B.
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    Sold John my Yamaha BEX-4 this afternoon. Swift, straightforward transaction & a great guy to deal with - glad it's gone to a good home. Cheers! B.
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    Bump - Orange one now sold, but the blue one is still available... Cheers, B.
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    [quote name='andy67' post='694296' date='Dec 27 2009, 02:41 PM']Interested in a trading the blue one for a PC? (tower, keyboard and mouse)[/quote] Hi Andy, Sent you a PM... Cheers, B.
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