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  1. GreeneKing
    [quote name='Scoop' timestamp='1498477763' post='3324824'] Stunning ACG J-Type. Good luck with the sale. [/quote] Thank you Dave, hope all's well with you.
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    [quote name='NancyJohnson' timestamp='1498479273' post='3324848'] Come on Peter, Mr Alpha did put a smiley after his post. Christ on a bike, I'm a bit tubby, but I had a chortle at it.. [/quote] I have a good friend who is a top man, great guy, exceptional character etc. He's pretty damn huge (actually he's just lost over 10 stone) and struggles with his weight. One of the biggest problems overweight people suffer is from the attitude of others. It devalues and destroys self esteem. There will be such folk using this forum. Okay maybe I'm over sensitive at the moment as I've been following his very personal and enlightening blog (I'm a skinny bloke btw). Many of my (step) family are black. Many of them too struggle with self esteem because of a lifetime of comments and attitudes, the sum of a lot of fairly routine innocuous stuff. If you are black it's classed as racism. If you are overweight such comments are the norm. It doesn't mean that the laugh is worth the misery it causes. Peter
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    In the ongoing saga of my gear clearing I'm selling my 2nd amp. I'm keeping my older LMII 'just in case' but my mint LM Tube is for sale. I bought it new and it hasn't been gigged. It's performed admirably for many band practices and it's in mint condition. It comes with the original packaging and manual. Made in Italy it is presently in Kendal and viewing is fine - good coffee too. Peter
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    [quote name='MoonBassAlpha' timestamp='1498417940' post='3324451'] But who we would win in a pie eating contest between the drummer and bass player? [/quote] I guess you're not overweight. Some folk struggle with weight and self respect because of it. Maybe your prejudices aren't helpful? Oh and I thought it was pretty damn awesome. Peter
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    I'm not sure if this is allowed but I'm sure that the moderators will step in if it's not. It's definitely not an auction and I own 'em all, no dodgy mates gear here As I said in my Bongo sale thread, I've a host of basses (and other gear) and I'm pretty sure that my playing days, while not over have changed to a bit of quiet therapeutic noodling with my little combo every now and again. So it's time for a savage and brutal downsize - it isn't easy. I've two 'jazz' (as in 2 x single coil) basses and I only want to keep one. I can't really decide which one to keep so it's down to which one someone might want to buy first. So up first is my ACG Jazz 5. I'm biased but it's awesome and I've owned it of a few years now, from new. Here is the bass from Alan's site noting that Alan changed the hardware to black for the sale: [url="http://archive.acguitars.co.uk/portfolio/0103-acg-j-type-5-string/"]http://archive.acgui...-type-5-string/[/url] The bass has an alder body and a 3 piece maple neck with Alan's asymmetric profile. The fretboard is a lovely birdseye maple and it's now fitted with a pair of single coil ACG pickups (as made by Aaron Armstrong). It came with humbuckers but I prefer the single coil tone (in a Jazz bass anyway). The humbuckers are included in the sale and they aren't cheap to buy by any means. There are a few light scuffs and marks that photographs only make look 10 x worse but I've photographed them anyway. The pre-amp is a John East U-Retro with sweepable mids, volume, balance, treble and bass. As those eagle eyed can see, it's got a strange lump on it. It's currently fitted with a Roland V-Bass rig. The latest pickup with a flight cased V-Bass unit, power lead and two (very expensive) instrument leads. The pickup is stuck on with double sided tape so can easily be removed. Shipped I'm looking at £800 for the bass with gig bag or £1050 for the bass plus V-Bass rig, both delivered to the UK (the Roland V-Bass is a hefty piece of gear). That's one huge sound package for the same cost as a couple of FX pedal. If needs be I'll sell the Roland V-Bass separately. My second bass that I'm considering selling is my GMR 5. This is an older GMR with I guess a bubinga body and a wenge fretboard. It carries Warwick hardware and passive MEC's and has that Warwick growl to a tee. 3 piece neck and it's in very good used condition. It's got a John East Uni pre fitted which allows full passive operation with a passive tone control and passive pickup blend as well as the usual active 3 EQ with sweepable mids. John's latest pre is nothing short of groundbreaking imo. £800 UK delivered with gig bag Both basses are reasonable in terms of weight and come with Dunlop strap locks. Peter To be continued.........
  7. GreeneKing
    Provisionally sold. Peter
  8. GreeneKing
    An update. I'm pretty sure that the bass originates in 2004. It's a rare bird, quite collectible by accounts. It's in lovely condition. Played but looked after. There a couple of minor dings on the body that are barely noticeable and the standard headstock knocks but still nothing extreme. Peter
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    Over some years I've got to the position where I own 7 wonderful 5 string basses. I'm no longer in a band and it looks like my band days are over to be honest. I can't really justify tying up this much money when 3, or 4 would still be too many. So the first of 3 or 4 to go up for sale is my Bongo. According to Sterling Ball there aren't many radiance red Bongo's around so it sort of makes it a limited run. I think less than 5 were his words? The black headstock is unusual I believe. I'll get a couple of photo's up to start and can add some more if requested. Comes with Hiscox hard case. Located in Kendal, UK. Visits welcomed. Includes UK delivery. I've got a good record on here for selling and buying oodles of gear over many years. Trades not considered, straight sale only. Now to decide what else needs to go - this aint easy.
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    I tried it Kev. Amazing albeit stretching my musical envelope. A good thing always. Thanks for sharing. Some awesome playing.
  11. GreeneKing
    Iconic. I've owned 4 (at least). This includes a Chris Squire and a Macca one. I wanted to love them but the truth is the playability and tone don't suit me. But at least I gave it a proper go
  12. GreeneKing
    [quote name='cetera' timestamp='1496757488' post='3313669'] Yep, I'm reading...... and no price reductions happening here. I've never been one to care for the vanilla tastes of my fellow basschatters [/quote]
  13. GreeneKing
    I'd be seriously interested if you could post. Peter
  14. GreeneKing
    The 'string tension' is a known depending on the characteristics of the particular string and there is a formula for calculating it. To me this is quite different to what the OP is talking about given that some basses exhibit a floppy B whatever string is fitted. For equal tension strings the 'floppiness' factor is to me determined mainly, in fact overwhelmingly by the rigidity of the neck.
  15. GreeneKing
    [quote name='mark76' timestamp='1495448110' post='3303722'] Eastwood makes a copy of the original Ampeg fretless bass that would be in your price range [url="https://www.eastwoodguitars.com/collections/bass/products/eub-1"]https://www.eastwood.../products/eub-1[/url] [/quote] Good shout!
  16. GreeneKing
    Life is a journey. I've struggled all my life with relationships and anger, amongst other things. It's taken me into therapy and I became involved and I then became qualified as a therapist and altogether I've spent many hundreds of hours in that environment. It has opened up my self awareness enormously and it's been enlightening but in terms of helping me with my 'stuff' nothing has really changed. My life is still interspersed with self inflicted disaster. Don't get me wrong, I'm no sociopath monster, I have achieved a lot in life and I can be (am?) a lovely bloke but I have my moments and you probably wouldn't want to spend too long in my head Life has taken a turn recently and I'm presently seeing a psychiatrist for a diagnosis. I think I know where it's headed as I can read the DSM IV. Severe abuse in early childhood can lead to neurobiological wounds. For boys neglect is particularly corrosive. I've been reading some research and the way in which the brain can become 'mal-wired' leads to certain traits that stay with us through life. These traits form who I am pretty much on many many ways both mentally and physically. One fascinating one from a bass perspective is the lack of communication and integration between the left and right hemispheres of the brain. Playing an instrument requires your musical senses and your spacial ability work together well. This stood out for me because if I'm honest 20 years of playing and countless hours of practice have left me average at best. I have great motor skills and a wide, varied and imo discerning taste in music but I'm far from gifted as a musician. The good news? Playing is great therapy because it does develop this integration. It will never repair it completely. Wth my diagnosis on the near horizon these developments have been a great help. Sometimes it's good to know you are broken, then you can work around things and not feel quite so bloody guilty.
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    My best B is my ACG Finn Uber, by a mountain mile. 7 piece Wenge and Bubinga does it methinks. I think it's mainly neck rigidity given equal string length and type.
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    I'll put my hands up. Ownership is wrong, what I should be saying is that a claim against the seller for monies lost is the issue. I obviously got the 'wrong end of the ownership stick' on this. If you've been £4k out of pocket Pete for something stolen you bought in good faith (it seems that cars are a different matter) then you should have redress against the seller. I was advised while in the 'job' by someone experienced and in authority that ownership wasn't to be assumed to be the original owner in such cases and I took this as gospel. Just goes to show you can't always trust a copper.
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    [quote name='Jakester' timestamp='1494931707' post='3299637'] And (as a currently practicing solicitor) the analogy drawn with cars is erroneous, as there is specific legislation which deals with vehicles sold without notice of a finance agreement. The legal principle is 'nemo date non quod habet' which means that a vendor cannot sell what he does not have good title to. There are various statutory and case law provisions relating to this but in general the innocent buyer cannot acquire good title in stolen goods. [/quote] No indeed, but he does have redress to recover the monies from the seller.
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    [quote name='Monkey Steve' timestamp='1494931112' post='3299627'] This has nothing to do with getting your stolen goods back - it's confirming that if you bought them from somebody who didn't own them to begin with (like Cash Converters did here) then you have to take up getting your money back from them as a civil matter. It confirms exactly what everybody else has said , that Cash Converters have to give the stuff back to the original owner. [/quote] Cash Converters will put the goods in 'quarantine' until the original owner has been established by the police. It is standard practice and happens often. Otherwise all and sundry would turn up at CC and say 'that's mine, give it back'. Yes you are correct re the above except it doesn't confirm what everyone has said i.e. that you lose out if you buy stolen goods in good faith.
  21. GreeneKing
    Apologies for getting a little aerated. All i'm trying to say is that if you have been a genuine buyer then you needn't be out of pocket if the goods turn out to be stolen as you can make a claim against the seller.
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    https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/consumer/somethings-gone-wrong-with-a-purchase/if-you-think-youve-bought-stolen-goods/
  23. GreeneKing
    Yes I'm bloody well lying. I was never a police officer and I haven't experience of exactly this in real life. I invented all this and I just come on here just to cause annoyance and wind people up! Ferrchrissakes......... Getting something stolen and sold to CC back is another matter. It would be for a subsequent 'bona fide' owner to raise the matter in a civil claim. If they just roll over and give it back on the word of the person recovering it then so be it. At the risk of repeating myself, if you purchase something for a 'fair' price in good faith then you have a right to raise the matter before a civil court and ownership or reasonable claim will be considered?
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    [quote name='Stylon Pilson' timestamp='1494925093' post='3299559'] I don't believe that this is correct. With the exception of some very specific circumstances, you can't sell something that you don't legally own. The general rule is that the original owner is always protected. S.P. [/quote] The original owner is protected in law, as are other people who assume ownership in fair circumstances. It isn't as simple absolute ownership for the original owner only. I thought as you until I came into these issues as a serving police officer. It would be for a civil court to decide. There may be a long chain of owners as in say an old P bass that is discovered to have been stolen say 45 years ago. It doesn't naturally follow that the person it was stolen from can take it back if it was purchased at a fair price in good faith, possibly many times over.
  25. GreeneKing
    [quote name='scrumpymike' timestamp='1494921146' post='3299515'] If you can prove beyond reasonable doubt that it's the gear that was stolen from you, then it's still yours AFAIK. [/quote] It's not that simple. If someone else has paid a reasonable price for the goods and then taken them to CC then they may also have a right of ownership. I do realise that this isn't a likely scenario in this case but if you or I buy something in good faith at a non 'back of a lorry' price then we have a right of ownership even if the item was stolen at some point. It becomes a civil dispute. Peter
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