Schnozzalee

And the player lives up to the bass! Hear the audio clip

Best Jazz I've seen, saw it before in the gear porn section but everytime since jaw still drops

[quote name='overwater#1' post='956697' date='Sep 14 2010, 10:51 PM']No worries at all, let me know if you do split however, or if there's something we could work out. I've heard they're awesome heads!!! Really don't need a 2x12, otherwise I'd be in there now. Aw, thanks for the comments! Definitely, I've just got a new main head to use with her, an ebs td650, lovely hi-fi tone with my accugroove cab! Turn up the bright control, and that Smith sparkle.. Oooh yeah! Had her for probably 6 months, blows me away every time its out of the case. Definitely worth every penny, so very proud, always wanted one!! Hope the sale goes well anyway, phenomenal looking rig together really! I'd love to go for the whole thing. Very best wishes, Matt [/quote] Cheers Matt, I nearly went for the EBS (Versatile like the Genz!) but I went for the boomy valve option being a Jack Bruce fan, should really be playing an Ampeg or Orange but the weight would kill me! I'll make sure I drop you a PM if I do decide to split I've loved the Smith's since I saw Freddy Washington play one on that Bass Masters DVD lol, I could only manage a 4 though with my theory Best Regards Oli

Hahaha, definately be interested to try the graphite neck

[quote name='cocco' post='956700' date='Sep 14 2010, 10:52 PM']Good lad! If you need to convince a wife/partner/mother/what ever that it's gone get it on a bus to south Wales and I'll keep her warm for you [/quote] Oh! Didn't realise you were IN Cardiff! lol damn I'm slow. Kingbasses look amazing, especially the one Molan had with that burl top mmmm...

I'd definately recommend them, when I come back to bass again I'll be going G&L but with Flatwounds

When I played the bass it seemed like it was master volume/pickup volume/pickup volume; active/passive switch; and pickup selection...so probably 2eq on the 9 volt battery. I dunno, I found this: Those things that look like a couple of Music Man humbuckers are actually an all new Leo Fender design, and they sport the patent numbers to prove it. Each pickup has eight adjustable pole pieces, making it easy to get an even sound across all four strings. The forward toggle switch (i.e., the one closest to the neck) is a 3-way pickup selector that lets you run either pickup or both; the toggle in the middle lets you choose between series or parallel operation. These two switches provide a wide range of tones, from gut-rattling deep bass to razor-sharp highs. The rear toggle switch lets you choose passive, active or active with a treble boost. There are rotary bass-cut controls, too, so the range of tone-shaping possibilities is fairly mind-boggling. Leo clearly didn't want to leave anybody's preference out. The control cavity is accessed from the rear by removing six screws and lifting off a metal cover. The active preamp, which resides on a small circuit board, was recently updated for lower noise and better performance. It's powered by a 9-volt battery that's tucked neatly into a separate compartment alongside the main cavity. The wiring for the series/parallel switch, located in the center of the cavity, is accessible, if you're inclined to tinker, you could rewire it and/or attach capacitors to further vary the L-2000's sound. (Once again: If you don't know what you're doing, don't mess with it.) A copper shielding plate covers only the bottom of the control cavity.

I don't want to separate the prices until after the end of the year, gonna try and sell it as a full package. I'll have to work on getting some photos!

Duly noted Thanks for the interest. I just prefer not to split because of trying to separate the price or the other buyer pulls out etc etc. Your Ken Smith is stunning btw, definately FET channel rather than Tube

Back up! definately switching to guitar but don't mind keeping this because my Charvel sounds fantastic through it clean lol. Great amp and you won't need any others after it. In Cardiff.

SOLD!! But still determined to answer Cocco's question.

Ok, the neck is definately not a jazz because I don't get cramped on chordal stuff and its not precision because the string spacing isn't too wide for me and the edges are rolled. I'd say it was most similar to a stingray. I have small hands but its one of the few necks I've found comfy. Regarding electronics I've just opened it to find a battery and I always thought it was just a two way circuit change but on passive electronics. I'm going to have to look into that for you and report back!

Back up as I'm most likely switching to guitar for now. Can post now as I found a box from a music store. It will be sadly missed!

Too many people scared of a lack of frets to just get stuck in. As soon as you've dabbled on a fretless you'll stick with it, or kick yourself and buy another! Sadly speaking from experience

big ding that has been....? Its beautiful btw

[quote name='karlfer' post='952424' date='Sep 11 2010, 03:34 AM']Yup, more on here than FEEBay kinda bump. Nice bass Oli.[/quote] Thanks Karlfer! Feebay is always a last resort I guess, but this bass is on hold for a BCer

bumpo

Ahh dang! Look away!

bump, lot on sale at the moment!

Excellent first bass, take you right through to gigging level and beyond. Can't stop scratching my head at why the good stuff isn't selling at the moment. Lovely burst.

Interest but no definate buyer so I'll drop it my weeks food bill to £740 posted.

Thanks Martin . Back from Kent now so ready to ship. Bump!

I can't believe this still hasn't gone! If you watch the youtube videos of someone comparing a P bass copy to a Fender one you always know which is which. Fender Precision tone is incredibly distinctive, simple bass or I dont think you can imitate it 100%. I've never tried a high end version though, not a lot to improve now fender have upped the quality since 2008.

[quote name='thegreenman555' post='928305' date='Aug 18 2010, 06:47 AM'][b]£1695[/b] for this? I must be mad.. In a good market it'd be worth well over 2 grand.. she's an absolute beaut - been well taken care of, sounds fantastic & looks, well... the Bees Knees... & if you dont like 1695 try me with a sensible offer - I'd really like this to go to someone who appreciates it, will love & care for it & get the best out of her sound wise. C'mon - I know you're out there! Schnozz?![/quote] Hahaha! Marc, how did you know!? I've only got trade stuff at the moment unfortunately, the 4001's in cracking condition. Just makes me think of playing Rush's Red Barchetta :wub: