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  1. GreeneKing
    [quote name='Sean' timestamp='1337456374' post='1660462'] Here's my response: If I'd have had the maple board it would have made my tattoo very difficult. See below... Rosewood is much easier to ink [/quote] Awesome tattoo there Sean. Puts my Koi to shame
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    I bought the bass from my local music shop Promenade Music. They compete well on price and give a great service. Gary is the man to talk things bass to. My Marleaux Consat Custom 5 is now in their sticky mitts (again). A really great bass but it sat in it's case not getting played. If anyone wants a Marleaux it's mint and rather nice in a very different way to the Yamaha.
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    [quote name='Lfalex v1.1' timestamp='1337446615' post='1660232'] I'd demand a pick-up blend [/quote] And here's me with a switch on my Fender too I like the simplicity of 3 options, infinity scares me. Peter
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    [quote name='Doctor J' timestamp='1337446126' post='1660222'] I demand more and bigger pics [/quote] When the sun comes out and I take the protective film off I'll do a Yamaha photo shoot outside.
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    [quote name='Doctor J' timestamp='1337445732' post='1660206'] Ah, it's yours?!?! Excellent I thought it was Glenn Hughes one. I didn't know they had made a few for retail. [/quote] I didn't know until I ordered one and the dealer gave me the option
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    [quote name='Doctor J' timestamp='1337444726' post='1660169'] I am entirely besotted by the 2024X and I have to say I prefer the rosewood version, definitely. [/quote] I like the rosewood version too, and looks wise it was probably edging the maple out by a tiny margin but, the previously unheard of option (to me anyway) of a maple board swung it and I'm glad I went for it. There a strong longitudinal grain which gives the maple a pleasing aesthetic. But I understand where you're coming from. It sounds amazing and the build quality is superb. I saw several Fenders and MM's for more than this cost me. Peter
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    It would be a BB2024MX and look like this: [url=http://peterb4407.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots/20297576_MJZnTm#!i=1855338483&k=FDkfz3x&lb=1&s=A][/url]
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    I've seen this beauty. I loved it then and still do Jim is a fine luthier. Peter
  9. GreeneKing
    Dave was a real pleasure to deal with. Instant payment and great communication. Peter
  10. GreeneKing
    [quote name='ColinB' timestamp='1335175129' post='1626573'] Ah... I remember back in the late 70s going to see Sabbath in Coventry. (Van Halen were support!!). I got down to the front, up against the stage, right in front of Geezer's rig. I could feel my chest move and my ears rang for three days afterwards. Happy days! [/quote] Pardon?
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    We bought an oldish Honda 4x4 Paul and it has terminate ABS failure, a misaligned wheel, a yet to be identified rattle and a wheel bearing gone as well as some welding repair needed above a strut. The garage are a good bunch and they said 'think long and hard before spending any money on it'. We decided another car is needed Still that'll leave me 8 basses, more than enough for anyone.
  12. GreeneKing
    The Sterling has now sold also. Peter
  13. GreeneKing
    The Clover is sold pending and bump!
  14. GreeneKing
    The car has failed it's MOT terminally and I've got 10 basses, something has to give. Clover sold. And next my mint EBMM Sterling 5 HS in stunning pearl white. One of the perils of having a few (too many?) basses is that some don't get used for no good reason. The Sterling still has the bar code sticker on the rear! When i received the bass I was surprised that it suffered a small but noticeable neck dive so I fitted a set of Hipshot Ultralites and they addressed the issue nicely. The bass is light at about 9Ibs. The original tuners will be included as will the original case in great nick. £1275 plus delivery charges [url="http://peterb4407.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots/20297576_MJZnTm#!i=1799201900&k=pM9MpPN&lb=1&s=A"][/url] [url="http://peterb4407.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots/20297576_MJZnTm#!i=1799201909&k=CKChLrZ&lb=1&s=A"][/url] [url="http://peterb4407.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots/20297576_MJZnTm#!i=1799201921&k=CsFS5RP&lb=1&s=A"][/url] [url="http://peterb4407.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots/20297576_MJZnTm#!i=1799201992&k=r74RJgT&lb=1&s=A"][/url] [url="http://peterb4407.smugmug.com/Other/SmugShots/20297576_MJZnTm#!i=1799201995&k=QgCb5LJ&lb=1&s=A"][/url]
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    ACG build

    GreeneKing replied to ead's topic in Build Diaries

    [quote name='ead' timestamp='1334445093' post='1616382'] I feel you may have me confused with somebody else there Peter...and after a brief bit of googling I now see why! I have inadvertently become associated with Extended Audio Design, but sadly our only common theme appears to be Chorley as I'm a Barefaced abuser, although I did enjoy playing through Alan's EAD cab. [/quote] Coincidental, two EADs from fine Chorley. It'll be a fine bass too even if it's not from, err..... Chorley Pedro
  16. GreeneKing

    ACG build

    GreeneKing replied to ead's topic in Build Diaries

    EAD from Chorley? So Dave's cabs have taken on a completely new persona Looking forward to this thread growing Peter
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    My 1st bass was a Hohner Jack headless nt and yes I do regret parting with it for a TRB4. The good news is one has just landed at my work address and I'm heading that way soon The TRB4 should never have gone either but I lent it to a friend and his toddlers fair trashed it The other good news is that while I was out yesterday I spotted a TRB4P for sale..........
  18. GreeneKing
    [quote name='John Hall' timestamp='1334142763' post='1611436'] I own the copyright on "Shenanighans" [sup]TM[/sup]. I am [i]not[/i] amused... [/quote]
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    £899!! That'll be inflation.
  20. GreeneKing
    Many Jazzes have come and gone in GreeneKing towers, including 2 Marcus Miller 4's and a Sadowsky. My present Fender is a 87 CIJ 'Jazz Power Special' and is indeed a bit special. Not only is it a 'mid focused' Jazz (lower mids is where I kinda get off) I've enhanced the sonics further by adding a Wizard Thumper (yes it's a reversed P/J) and an '84' at the bridge. A Babitz bridge and a U-Retro modified by John East make the bass tonally awesome. The U-Retro now has a 3 way switch like the original. If I put the blend knob to the bridge pup the switch gives me instant and switchable thump/jazz/barp that's so useful when gigging. The blend works too and the pup switch is fully 3 way functional in passive. This is as a black bass with a carbon reinforced neck with the carbon weave extending across the headstock. If only all Fenders were as good as this. Vs a MM it's a league apart in my opinion. I do like MM's but the original pre can be a flawed beast.
  21. GreeneKing
    Here's a none too brilliant photo of my TRB6P Mk1. Moving house seems to mean that my lighting equipment has got a little 'lost'
  22. GreeneKing
    The rhythm guitarist did it in the study with the lead piping.
  23. GreeneKing
    Viewing this from the buyers perspective I can see why he wants a refund. I'd personally get a bass off well before 8 days had passed too. I've dealt with buyers and sellers all over Europe and generally I'd say that it's on a par or better than dealing with fellow countrymen (I include the Scots here - in the best possible way ) I'd also keep the funds to one side until the buyer has said he's completely satisfied. Peter
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    pm'd
  25. GreeneKing
    [quote name='LukeFRC' timestamp='1333101671' post='1597325'] enjoyed looking at your gear list and trying to work out what type of music you like playing [/quote] A good point Luke. I'm playing what the band plays. Punk/Rock at the moment and the bass missing from the list is a CIJ Fender Jazz Power Special that I was going to keep original but has now morphed into something a little 'different' I need to sell the Clover, not because it not brilliant but because I've got too much gear (again).
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