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GreeneKing

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  1. There's a lot to be learn just 'playing' and experimenting with the pre. I wrote a guide or tips for setting up somewhere. Ere tis: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=41878&hl=acg01"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=41878&hl=acg01[/url] Peter
  2. Less than I used to be, and a fall from 20 to 8 probably highlights this. I dread to think how many basses have passed through my sticky mitts. Most of my basses now are keepers although due to developments I probably need to sched 2 more before stabilising. Mint G&L L2000 tribby anyone? The hard bit is deciding which other one is to go. 90 NT Thumb - no way P likewise Harlot - goes without saying Sadowsky MM, not now its returned to the fold Warmoth Darkstar ACG Hmm... Spector - nope Maruszczcyk Hmm... Apols for using this thread for musing. Pedro
  3. I owned this bass for a couple of weeks and it is indeed awesome. It converted me from 4 to 5 string as no other bass has managed to do, although I was at last ready for it. I've only one further thing to say, buy it! Peter
  4. Aye Dave but think of the weedy little buggers like me!
  5. I have now cast my eyes on this very bass. It's a bit amazing and bunny happy one you will be Quite stunning.
  6. I certainly will do Tom
  7. I've had a lot of pm's and some great offers but this is almost a done deal. If it doesn't happen I'll let you know. Thanks for the response. Peter
  8. Aha, a used ACG There's not too many of those around and I'd love to know which one. Peter
  9. Isn't it strange how things go? I love the Kinal, it's made me appreciate 5 string basses and wish that I'd never sold my 5 string Harlot. Still that was then and now is now. Russ has been in touch. He's missing his Kinal and reading between the lines I think he wishes he'd never parted with it. A part of me misses the MM IV too. So the Kinal is returning home having been much appreciated for a couple of weeks. I'm looking forward to being re-acquainted with the MM too. I've been looking at trades to re-introduce a 5 string into my armoury. I may have a lead. Funny old World isn't it.
  10. I've got a white one and mine is a superb example of a good P. You can't beat a good P Peter
  11. Thanks for all the interest but I'm 99% certain that I'm sorted for at least one 5 stringer I will get around to replying to all pm's once the anti spam system lets me. Peter
  12. This is a bit of a shot in the dark I know. Basically I've been playing a 5 string Kinal for the past couple of weeks and love it to bits. I traded it with a great BCer for a Marcus Miller IV fitted with a Sadowsky pre as he was looking for a MM. Well, he's missing the Kinal and I'm missing the MM too so as mad as it seems we are reversing our deal. I realise that I need a 5 string bass without any doubt - it's explained here I think: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=59453&hl=string"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...3&hl=string[/url] So I have a number of basses I'm willing to consider trading for the right 5 string. I have quite a few basses too so it may be that more than one of these may float your boat in a trade for a high end 5er. An ACG would be a definite high interest 5 string. Here's my possible trades, all 4 stringers obviously: Rickenbacker CS4001 in mint condition with silver Tolex case etc, a real beauty that I'd value well over £2k. 1990 Warwick Thumb NT in really good condition, what can I say except if Warwick means clubby necks to you, think again. Balances perfectly too. Value £800 Mint, virtually new G&L L2000 Tribute in natural, value £350. That's it, 3 x 4 stringers in any combination offered as a trade for a 5 string. High end considered but give me a pm and we can see. Peter
  13. [quote name='Mikey R' post='591505' date='Sep 6 2009, 05:02 PM']The guitarist from an old band scanned some of his old photos t'other day - this is one he found from about 10 years ago Im quite pleased with this shot [/quote] I agree, very 'rock' Mikey
  14. [quote name='niceguyhomer' post='591711' date='Sep 6 2009, 09:35 PM']Taken about 2am Sunday morning at JB Jazz & Blues Club near Oldham.. [/quote] You are so much more Blues than you are Soul Alan The singer spookily reminds me of an old sort of friend who sang the blues in Plymouth, Mick Taylor, sadly no longer with us.
  15. Okay here's me at my 1st ever gig, 12 day's before my 55th! Sound checking - sans hat Gig: There's actually a video out there too but I'm not sure you'd be ready for that
  16. It sounds like one heck of a bass. I just think about the fact that previously the extremely versatile 4 EQ was only available in the Bongo, which I personally like, (but many don't) and then they produce this incredible sounding, very versatile and very 'different' package electronically in yet another 'unconventional' shape. I'm normally very tolerant of bass shapes perceived by many as more unconventional. My personal jury is still out on the Big Al. I do know that if it was more Sterling-esque for example I'd be more enthusiastic, perhaps that says it all.
  17. [quote name='Gust0o' post='591875' date='Sep 7 2009, 07:24 AM']Is it really that controversial a shape?[/quote] Going from the response in previous threads, it would appear so. Personally I'm not so sure yet.
  18. Yet again MM seem to be putting a great package into a controversial body shape
  19. Good to hear you're back at the bass malarkey Mike
  20. Hiya Mike, long time no see. How is life?
  21. I just start with my thump on the pickup and then floating anchor it down each string as I play. It seems to work and a change in tone is my hint that I've moved forward. Strangely I learnt to play over the neck pup and for a while found I gravitated there when playing. Now it's the opposite and I keep finding myself going to the burpy end
  22. If you like the way it looks put it on. Play it and if you can play it okay leave it on. Personally I think it looks better with, and it might stop folk using the bass as a chess board
  23. Reading between the lines the fluctuation is a one off, between posting and arriving? If that is the case then maybe the bass has received a good wallop of the sort that won't harm the protected bass itself but something delicate and susceptible inside like wiring or a joint? A bit Deja Vu Chris too with your amp I'd say trust the diagnosis as you don't have much option, agree on a settlement and put it down to experience.
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