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Today I played Herbie Flower's 1959 Jazz Bass
GreeneKing replied to Plux_the_Duck's topic in Bass Guitars
I think that the key here is that Herbie Flowers, a bassist of some note, let a young lad have a go on his 50+ year old bass. A rather special gesture imo that warms me to the man. It's a Fender Jazz, not a work of art or in fact any more than a very basic instrument in terms of materials of construction methods. What perhaps make it a work of art (yes I'm contradicting myself) or of any interest is it's history. That history some will find fascinating, some won't. I'd class myself as interested but not besotted and not particularly a fan of the big F for Fender. If Mr Flowers gives a specific date and place where he bought the bass then I can see how it has transmogriphied over the years to the extent that it might not make complete sense as if it were completely original. Given that he's so specific who are we to challenge it unless we get off on putting people down? Well done Mr Flowers! I very rarely visit BC nowadays despite having been a member for yonks (and a member of several pre-cursers). On reading some threads here I'm reminded why. So this is a rare contribution. Peter -
David communicated in a manner that leaves some BCers to shame Sent on Monday to avoid the weekend warehouse wait the Comfort Strapp arrived on Wednesday from Hungary. It's like new too. Thank you David, a pleasure. Peter
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F/S Short Comfort Strapp SOLD
GreeneKing replied to dudi8's topic in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale
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[quote name='cocco' timestamp='1382305934' post='2250546'] I'd also recommend Greene Kings Vintage Tony Butler. [/quote] Many thanks
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My Vintage Tony Butler
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Rita has returned to her creator (well I fitted the Nordstand and the plate to be precise). I'm not letting her stray again. Peter
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John and I have some history, all of it enjoyable. Rita has returned to her creator Mwahaha! Many thanks John, she's lost none of her charm. Peter
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Many thanks I've been asked if I'm sure this bass is German. Yes it is . I've been asked if the output is weak? No it isn't, far from it. It's been suggested that the neck is too fat? Well I've been playing it and it's playable in the extreme. So much so that I realise that a bass of this quality and performance for this money is a little silly. If I sold it I think I'd live to regret it. I've raised the funds to buy Rita back and I'm keeping this beauty Peter
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Vintage Tony Butler Signature - mint + Final reduction
GreeneKing replied to GreeneKing's topic in Basses For Sale
A final bump at £180 plus delivery before eBay. This is a great sounding, stunning looking, well built and immensely playable bass in mint condition. It cost £400 to get this good and I'm offering it for less than half that. I have too many basses and at least one should go before my new ACG arrives. I'm not desperate for the cash and I don't really need a trade (you could try me). Peter -
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SOLD - Electro Harmonix Stereo memory Man with Hazerai
GreeneKing replied to GreeneKing's topic in Effects For Sale
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Vintage Tony Butler Signature - mint + Final reduction
GreeneKing replied to GreeneKing's topic in Basses For Sale
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Vintage Tony Butler Signature - mint + Final reduction
GreeneKing replied to GreeneKing's topic in Basses For Sale
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Vintage Tony Butler Signature - mint + Final reduction
GreeneKing replied to GreeneKing's topic in Basses For Sale
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Price reduced to £260 My mint condition Darkglass B7k is up for grabs. A superb pedal that has been used at band practice only and now that the band has folded it's sat doing not a lot. It's a made in Finland model and works perfectly as it should. With original box and instructions if I can locate them. [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]No scratches at all major or minor, it really is mint. It has been kept in a Diago footboard case and it's not been gigged so it's been babied.[/font][/color] Velcro on rear, delivery at cost. With thanks to Kev: [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]The key differences between the two that the end use will notice is [/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]1. The US has a relay soft touch bypass switch[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]2. The US B7K is buffered and has an always-on DI (Finnish DI only works when effect is engaged).[/font][/color] Peter [url="http://peterb4407.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots/20297576_MJZnTm#!i=2814090607&k=bSsxJvJ&lb=1&s=A"][/url] [url="http://peterb4407.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots/20297576_MJZnTm#!i=2814090348&k=X8KGj2W&lb=1&s=A"][/url]
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SOLD - Electro Harmonix Stereo memory Man with Hazerai
GreeneKing replied to GreeneKing's topic in Effects For Sale
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For sale, a near mint German Warwick Streamer Std. [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Carolena body, ovangkol neck, wenge fingerboard, 2 MEC pickups and passive VVT controls.[/font][/color] [color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]Lovely player too, with gig bag. Collection and viewing or trying isn't a problem or will deliver at cost. [/font][/color][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif]It cost me £250 and that's what I would like for it.[/font][/color] [url="http://peterb4407.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots/20297576_MJZnTm#!i=2814048502&k=RBz9k36&lb=1&s=A"][/url] [url="http://peterb4407.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots/20297576_MJZnTm#!i=2814048838&k=RMrW3xF&lb=1&s=A"][/url] [url="http://peterb4407.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots/20297576_MJZnTm#!i=2814048690&k=M4tVQk6&lb=1&s=A"][/url]
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I've got my eyes firmly fixed on another bass and my Tony Butler Signature P bass needs to go. I paid £210 for it. I fitted a Kiorgon harness to it to replace the original cheap pots with CTS pots and decent wiring/capacitor. I fitted some quality flat topped chrome knobs and it's much improved. The fretwork wasn't ideal so I invested £110 in a fret dress and a new nut and now the fretwork is top notch (Phil Hartley in Bolton did the work). So with the Ernie Ball nickels I've spent the best part of £400 on the bass and it's hardly been played. It has Wilkinson Tuners/Pickup/Bridge that are a cut above the usual budget bass gear and it's nicely finished with a classic maple/black/black look with a vintage hue neck. I had it up for sale for a firm £250 previously but needs must. This really IS a bargain believe me. Collection and viewing no problem or will deliver at cost. 34" scale and it sounds really nice. Peter [url="http://peterb4407.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots/20297576_MJZnTm#!i=2774015910&k=x8xcKX7&lb=1&s=A"][/url] [url="http://peterb4407.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots/20297576_MJZnTm#!i=2774016012&k=27mBNwB&lb=1&s=A"][/url] [url="http://peterb4407.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots/20297576_MJZnTm#!i=2774016029&k=3vh76C8&lb=1&s=A"][/url] [url="http://peterb4407.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots/20297576_MJZnTm#!i=2774016224&k=x74jDPB&lb=1&s=A"][/url] [url="http://peterb4407.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots/20297576_MJZnTm#!i=2774016234&k=fN422QB&lb=1&s=A"][/url] [url="http://peterb4407.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots/20297576_MJZnTm#!i=2774016268&k=FKH9g9P&lb=1&s=A"][/url][color=#282828][font=helvetica, arial, sans-serif] [/font][/color]
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If I'm honest John it was as if my fingers typed that without me knowing. Oh how I'd love her back. I too have too many basses (8), most of which I can't bring myself to sell. I've the following that I could trade (in combination and making a great deal): Warwick Streamer std, lovely condition and a great player Darkglass B7K pedal - mint QSC RMX 850 power amp in Boschma 4U case, hardly used Electro Harmonix Stereo Memoryman with Hazerai, great nick and even - gulp, my Fender Marcus Miller 4 (CIJ) a recent acquisition with John East pre fitted at great expense old socks, mint upgraded and fully fret dressed Vintage Tony Butler sig, two Bengal cats.....err...... Desperation rising, reality depressing Peter