GreeneKing

Hehe, I had to Google Keeley Hawes.

[quote name='henry norton' post='618811' date='Oct 6 2009, 05:32 PM']It means a bit more with guitars where a smaller radius (ie. more curve), can choke the strings if you bend them, especially if the action's really low. Bass generally having a higher action doesn't really mean so much. I've seen some multi string monsters (7, 8, 9 string), with no radius at all and are apparently very nice to play.[/quote] Clever Dick here. A flat board doesn't mean no radius at all but an infinite radius My 5 string Harlot had a flat board and was very nice to play. Some basses have a compound radius where the radius changes along the length of the neck.

I feel I can update now that I have a pair on a stand behind me as I type. My NS quality wise IS worth twice the money to me. Sound wise there not that much in it though. Peter

Phil bought my Maruszczyk from me and was really good to deal with. Prompt communication and immediate payment - it doesn't get better. Thank you Phil. Peter

Maybe he needs to change his username from JamieJames to JesseJames?

[quote name='Doddy' post='619775' date='Oct 7 2009, 05:17 PM']In all fairness,why didn't you get the money before sending the bass? As it is you've just given him a nice little gift.[/quote] There's something called faith in mankind that works 99% of the time in my experience. When someone has such faith in me it's a gift I cherish, it makes life a better place. I have sent stuff before the cheque has cleared or the transfer has gone through and I've not been bitten. Let's not knock anyone for having faith in their fellow 'forumites'.

I'd love to see them in Manchester. Don't fancy the trip solo so if anyone in the NW is going give me a shout. A great band, I'm listening to 'Post Orgasmic Chill' that I bought this week.

Ouch I feel your pain. I'm hoping that you can apply enough pressure by this sort of thing i.e. the forum, MySpace etc for him to come up with the money and claim it was a 'misunderstanding'. You need to give the guy an 'out' if you can. I understand the police stance even though it is frustrating. It's a civil matter not a criminal one and if the police get involved where they have no right to the brown stuff can really hit the fan for the officers involved. Believe me I know this Here's hoping you get some satisfaction. If not as Chris said you must move on and put it down to experience. Civil action is the way to go if it proves cost effective. I know from other people chatting about you that you are a decent bloke and I'd love to meet you. You have been shafted by someone without your honesty and integrity. Know that and you are the winner, there are more important things than money. Don't get me wrong I'd be livid. Most people are decent and honest though I know that. Peter

Yes an ESP Ltd H-250.

[quote name='Stingray5' post='619249' date='Oct 7 2009, 03:26 AM']Mmm, that's some classy bass porn you have there. Which one would you pick as your 'desert island bass'? [/quote] The Harlot without a doubt. It was made for me after all. Closely followed by the NS5

Wood coloured would be my vote i.e. clear lacquer over good wood. Failing that, peach - seriously!

Well Rich, early signs are that tone wise it's not a million miles away from the NS. A bit lighter which has to be a good thing too. It's only when you have an NS and a Euro that you realise what the extra dosh gets you imo. Both great basses but the quality of the NS oozes out and puts the very good Euro firmly in it's place.

[quote name='davidmpires' post='619060' date='Oct 6 2009, 09:44 PM']I want to ghet my hands on that whitey and the water cured one. Greenking if you don't mind me asking why did you change the the original Aguilar preamp on that one and how much it cost you the bass not the preamp?[/quote] I like to have control of my mids. I like a slightly mid heavy tone and find the bass and treble cut and boost something I tend to keep flat. I traded a mint Rickenbacker 4001 Chris Squire for the NS5, so we're talking at least £2k. Peter

It's a Chinese made Eastman, Chinese but not a cheapie. It's a beautiful thing.

I'm down to 6 basses which is a near miracle. There's been some comings and going over the past week or two but I feel like this could be it for the foreseeable future (he said). 1st is my ACG pair, well not quite an ACG pair but my ACG Harlot with the ACG01 pre-amp and my Warmoth Darkstar with the ACG02 pre-amp. The Harlot is a very special custom bass. The Warmoth is shod with Pyramid Gold flats that are an 'old school' revelation. Next a pair of Spectors. These are my main playing basses at the moment while I work towards being totally at home with 5 strings. 17mm at the bridge and 35" scale. The redwood (water cured doncha know) one is a US NS-5XL with a U-Retro and the white one is a special order Euro 5 LX with the $500 upgraded 9v 2EQ Ppre-amp of old. and for those among you who find white stilettos and too much gold jewellery somehow attractive (well I am an Essex boy): Finally Fenders, a Marcus Miller IV with a Sadowsky 2EQ pre-amp and an American Vintage 62 re-issue P bass that surprised me so much I had to buy it. and just for completeness, stringed things: I'm a lucky bunny Peter

Thank you David, I think my camera is crying out to be used in a minute Spectors are lovely basses but the output needs to be managed.

I may be teaching granny to suck eggs but are you aware that the tonepump is boost only i.e. that the midway setting on the tone controls is not flat. Spector call flat when both tone controls are backed right off (that's what Spector say but others say flat is when they are wound up a little). I'm not a huge Tonepump fan myself. My Euro LX 5, that arrived today as it happens ( ) has one of these in place of the Tonepump, [url="http://www.spectorbass.com/zen2/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4&products_id=28"]http://www.spectorbass.com/zen2/index.php?...;products_id=28[/url] a worthwhile investment. A lot of people ditch the Tonepump in favour of a U-retro, Aguilar, EMG or Bartolini pre, from experience an ACG pre also works very effectively. I put a U-Retro into my NS5XL so I've got a spare one of these: [url="http://www.spectorbass.com/zen2/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4&products_id=27"]http://www.spectorbass.com/zen2/index.php?...;products_id=27[/url] But it's an 18V pre. Peter

[quote name='chris_b' post='618363' date='Oct 6 2009, 11:14 AM']Nice one. I hope you're NOT playing it live. Please don't do that!! If it's never been played and with the original strings and accessories you've got a museum piece there, a potential gold mine! Knock the paint off something else and appreciate this one for what it really is, a cracking investment piece.[/quote] I'd go with that, seems a shame to ding it after all these years. If it is [quote]ones that didn't sound great and so didn't get used[/quote] then it doesn't matter. Museum piece sounds okay.

That is quite something. I'm not Fender's No1 fan by any means (unlike some who will be along to ooh and aah in a min) but that is a classic. Worth a pretty penny I've no doubt. The fact that I've got it's 09 twin (AV 62 Re-issue) might elevate my appreciation somewhat They really are remarkably similar. Welcome too btw.

[quote name='niceguyhomer' post='617836' date='Oct 5 2009, 07:22 PM']I think we'll have to form an orderly queue for that P Rich Lovely collection BTW [/quote] Move along please, nothing to see here.