Cosmo Valdemar

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1419969922' post='2644504'] Obviously you're not finding it [i]totally [/i]exhilarating... it is too controversial for you..? How much d'you want for it? Has it got the output trim pot? I know Damonjames was looking for one. [/quote] I adore the exhilaration, and the controversy bothers me not! It's just too hot so I've replaced it with a new trim pot one. The sound it makes, I cannot fault.

I happen to have a thunderous, brash, epic, controversial and totally exhilarating Tone Pump for sale as we speak...

I've never seen a CV Precision with block inlays before. Bravo!

I know looks aren't everything, but... But a Molan has said, the demand is clearly there.

Cor, lumme!

[quote name='Number6' timestamp='1419704456' post='2642086'] Budgie - In the grip of the Tyrefitters hands [/quote] Yes, yes, yes! Far from their best song but I've always fancied opening a set with Forearm Smash.

Good lord!

[quote name='Bassman Steve' timestamp='1419433537' post='2639922'] Not much in comparison to his Precisions is, I think, what is meant and is probably perfectly correct. [/quote] This.

I'm surprised the Stingray seems to be thought of as his iconic instrument, he didn't use it that much.

[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1419080936' post='2636315'] That's just Facebook and YouTube in general, not just guitarists. [/quote] This is no time for sweeping generalisations! C.V. (33)

[quote name='alemb*tch' timestamp='1419085848' post='2636391'] Sorry, that is incorrect. John used his 61 Precision on the first Asia album, through 3 x Marshall super bass heads and cabs, using his Pete Cornish pedalboard. Also, it sounds nothing like a Rick - just listen to the verses of Here Comes The Feeling - unmistakenly a P-bass. John later used his 1968 deluxe Rickenbacker 4001 on every track on Alpha, save for 'The Heat Goes On' which was the Precision. I know John personally so I can coroberate this. [/quote] I've just listened to 'Here Comes the Feeling' - doesn't sound much like a P bass to me, but if the man himself says so by all means get him to confirm! I was only going by what he said himself anyway. I'm not a fan of Asia but have always admired his tone on their first album, and it certainly sounds nothing like his P Bass on the KC recordings.

[quote name='spacey' timestamp='1418915813' post='2634810'] I was of the impression that they were bista basses and people were applying their own logos ? [/quote] Ahh, Bista...

[quote name='tom1946' timestamp='1418394795' post='2629882'] Dunno Hugh, I really fell for it but I can't deal with rosewood fretboards, the SR500 is similar but no colour choice with maple. Not sure which way to jump. [/quote] Could you not buy another and have someone in the know give the electronics a once over - maybe upgrade the pots while they're at it? It shouldn't cost too much, and it's such a shame to have to abandon an instrument you seemed to click with so well.

It's certainly a stunning looking instrument, but I'm amazed (and a little disturbed) that a custom builder can charge so much and take such a long time to create something that blatantly wasn't what you requested.