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  1. GreeneKing
    You know, a year or so ago this wouldn't have lasted 10 minutes. Imo these amps are still as good as ever and pretty much as good as anything out there. Bump
  2. GreeneKing
    This guy the salesman, he's just a bloke with issues. Move on and deal with somewhere else. Don't let his stuff get to you. Leave it with him.
  3. GreeneKing
    I think that Alan at ACG would be my 1st choice (I don't really think this, I know this) but then again 1000 to 1200 euros isn't going to get you far with any custom bass. Just a reflection on the fact that a US Fender, MM or Rickenbacker will cost you more so custom may be pushing it a bit. ACG would be perhaps more reasonable than many. Hiya Russ. I'm assuming you mean me? Thanks. A young lad came round this eve to pick up the fretless - totally awsome player, Overwater owner too. [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKvTuD1dXU4&feature=PlayList&p=3964EAF20CC2BED0&index=2"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKvTuD1dXU4...ED0&index=2[/url] Peter
  4. GreeneKing
    Is that your Motor Anndra? I'd tell ya wimmin tae get off Nice Ray there!
  5. GreeneKing
    Another transaction with Paulo painlessly completed Peter
  6. GreeneKing
    [quote]I don't suppose the fact that the bass is not an active one makes a difference does it?[/quote] That could be your answer. Aren't these pickups normally used just with the Fender 18v active pre-amp?
  7. GreeneKing
    I'd have said that a good proportion of 5 stringers are 35" nowadays. Anyone care to comment?
  8. GreeneKing
    They are really nice, I had a Metro Jazz and maybe didn't appreciate it enough at the time. I sold it on to Birdy. It'd be good to have a gander anytime you wanna do likewise with the Ovarywater. Peter
  9. GreeneKing
    Very nice. If only it had frets and two less strings - hang on a mo, I'm already covered.
  10. GreeneKing
    Congrats Alan, is this your 1st Sad? Look forward to seeing how it pans out with the new bands.
  11. GreeneKing
    Peavey gear is usually 'does what it says on the tin' stuff.
  12. GreeneKing
    Just a thought, how often do we let a note ring long enough for any increase in sustain to be significant? If you increase sustain it usually is at the expense of attack. How often to we use the sustain gained and are we prepared to lose attack? I'd like to thank Jim Fleeting for the above info btw. Personally having fitted 3 or 4 Badass II's I'd say the difference almost imperceptable in a gigging situation.
  13. GreeneKing
    I was getting really enthusiastic until the word 'relic' came along. Each to their own of course but how about using it for a few years and the relicing will be. 1. Genuine 2. Free Just a thought.
  14. GreeneKing
    [quote]I think Chris May, Martin Petersen, the people at Alembic, Fodera, Mike Tobias etc etc would probably argue that point.[/quote] I think that's a very fair comment but, the two luthiers I've spoken to on the subject give the wood about a 10 to 15% influence on the 'tone' as a maximum. So maybe it does have a small effect, and if you're shelling out for a custom instrument then 15% would be significant. When combined with wood mass, neck construction, pickups, strings and pre-amp it will become considerably significant. Then going back to the argument that most punters don't know their 4 string P from their 6 string Yamaha it's only likely to be us who care anyway. As I've said before, coffee table woods have their uses:
  15. GreeneKing
    Personally I need to understand whats going on musically to be able to play. But I know a lot of people out there who gig regularly, play far better than me and have a great time without being able to read music or academically understand chord structure. So I'd suspect that the Berlin stuff is a narrow viewpoint, valid only if you are of that ilk. I think that if you are going to take playing to the nth degree then it becomes progressively more important too.
  16. GreeneKing
    I'm aware that not everyone will agree but I think this is the best Fender out there. Peter
  17. GreeneKing
    This is where Joe comes in and tells us that removal of wood is the perfect answer to a good tone
  18. GreeneKing
    Good to see the 'Bird' in such good company
  19. GreeneKing
    Ditto, errr... Oops me too!
  20. GreeneKing
    Another Veggie here! I may have a Comfort style strap for sale in a day or two. A Bass Collection (see thread on broken strap) replacement (I would advise using cable ties just in case!). I've also the repaired one going really cheap at £5 plus P&P.
  21. GreeneKing
    I was listening to this bass on Saturday and it's great. Looks not so bad either So have a bump on me.
  22. GreeneKing
    I think that the only Fender I've ever really got into was my natural MM - and I bleeding well sold it. Seeing as you live so near it's just as well that I'm boracic and selling instead of buying Have a bump for a great bass.
  23. GreeneKing
    [quote]Wood and it being the cause of tone is rubbish...[/quote] That's not quite the way Jim Fleeting would put it Seriously, go with what looks good to you - full stop.
  24. GreeneKing
    Very nice bunch of basses. All very distinctive tonally I guess. Very traditional. Very stunning for being so. I'd have to say that one of the plus's of my Harlot particularly is it's multi trick pony aspect. Other than that it's beautiful (in my eyes) and made to measure. I know that traditionally basses like P's, J's and Rays have their 'sound' but I wonder if it isn't time we moved onto something that can do it all (see my sig ). Of course playing the Harlot in a blues band might not look right Peter
  25. GreeneKing
    Nice one WoT and good to see some good news today. All the best for the future and new beginnings mate. Peter
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