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  1. Cosmo Valdemar
    Looks like Frankenstein! Beautiful bass.
  2. Cosmo Valdemar
    [quote name='itsat34' timestamp='1400666803' post='2455872'] This man knows his Gibbos! Excellent fellow to deal with, give him money! [/quote] I'll second that.
  3. Cosmo Valdemar
    Any word on the condition of the bass?
  4. Cosmo Valdemar
    [i]Up, up! Up up up![/i]
  5. Cosmo Valdemar
    Up!
  6. Cosmo Valdemar
    I like it. It's like a John Deacon with an extra bit. Sadly I am unable to make you an offer as you have something else I covet far, far more...
  7. Cosmo Valdemar
    More pics: [URL=http://s903.photobucket.com/user/ben_merrick/media/20140518_1337461.jpg.html][IMG]http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac238/ben_merrick/20140518_1337461.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s903.photobucket.com/user/ben_merrick/media/20140518_1338181.jpg.html][IMG]http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac238/ben_merrick/20140518_1338181.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s903.photobucket.com/user/ben_merrick/media/20140518_1340311.jpg.html][IMG]http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac238/ben_merrick/20140518_1340311.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s903.photobucket.com/user/ben_merrick/media/20140518_1340441.jpg.html][IMG]http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac238/ben_merrick/20140518_1340441.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
  8. Cosmo Valdemar
    For sale - My Epiphone Elitist EB3 in glorious short scale. I picked this up a couple of months ago after years of keeping my eyes open for one. Alas it's not really for me, after all that! Certainly a bit of a rarity on these shores. The bass is in superb condition, with just two small chips in the finish - one by the lower strap button and one on the rear of the horn. The rest of the bass is superb, neck appears pristine as far as I can tell. All electronics and hardware in full working order. The back of the headstock is marked '2nd' but I am unable to see why - unless it was the aforementioned chips to the finish. This bass is far closer to the original Gibson EB3 than the current SG bass, both in feel and particularly tone. It nails the Jack Bruce / Andy Fraser / Jim Lea sound and really comes alive with a bit of drive. The bass was recently set up with D'Addario Chrome flats. I also added a mod bar to the bridge (see pics) - this is removeable If you don't like it but it does wonders for sustain and tone. Specs: USA EGBR Humbucker & EGBT Mini-humbucker pickups Book-matched African Mahogany top 1-piece, set mahogany neck Rosewood fingerboard with dot inlays Tombstone headstock with pearl holly inlay 2-ply truss rod cover with "Gibson" engraving Open-back Gotoh tuners Bone nut 3-point bridge 4-ply black pickguard with thumbrest Nickel hardware Black reflector knobs 2 Vol. 2 Tone controls 4-way rotary selector switch 30.5" scale 1.68" nut width Now reduced to [s]£400[/s] £375 ONO OHSC included. Collection preferred from Kent / SE London or can meet / deliver around the M25. Shipping can be arranged at buyer's cost. [url="http://s903.photobucket.com/user/ben_merrick/media/20140518_1339271.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s903.photobucket.com/user/ben_merrick/media/20140518_1339371.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s903.photobucket.com/user/ben_merrick/media/20140518_1340011.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s903.photobucket.com/user/ben_merrick/media/20140518_1340511.jpg.html"][/url]
  9. Cosmo Valdemar
    Bump.....
  10. Cosmo Valdemar
    Wow...
  11. Cosmo Valdemar
    [quote name='rubis' timestamp='1399734968' post='2447168'] There's one on ebay now [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PATRICK-EGGLE-NEW-YORK-BASS-BRAND-NEW-/161296593879?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item258e06b3d7"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PATRICK-EGGLE-NEW-YORK-BASS-BRAND-NEW-/161296593879?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV&hash=item258e06b3d7[/url] [/quote] Good pics!
  12. Cosmo Valdemar
    [quote name='Merton' timestamp='1399569954' post='2445496'] It's a shame when the room ruins the fun, you can have the best rig ever but in a marble-floored, dome-ceilinged room (I speak here from bitter experience, haha!) you're stuffed! [/quote] That's a relief to hear. It was a ridiculous room. I'll report back after I use it at next rehearsal.
  13. Cosmo Valdemar
    [quote name='waynepunkdude' timestamp='1399834285' post='2448176'] If you're ordering one it's pronounced 'Tasteless' [/quote] Attention irresistibly drawn to your profile pic...
  14. Cosmo Valdemar
    FUNNY LOOKING SUNBURST!
  15. Cosmo Valdemar
    [quote name='bigmuff69' timestamp='1399812158' post='2447872'] Almost new epiphone EB3?? [/quote] No thanks mate, I've just picked up an an Elitist EB3...
  16. Cosmo Valdemar
    I only discovered the other day that Hofner is actually pronounced 'hoofner'.
  17. Cosmo Valdemar
    [quote name='slab66' timestamp='1399799545' post='2447669'] Okay! firstly its not a P Bass! Its a 1966 'Telecaster Bass'! It just happens to look like a P Bass. I have played an original 66 that was owned by John Entwistle. It was quite heavy with ash body not swamp ash. I've had the pleasure of chatting with Barrie Midford-Millership who was the creator of the slab. It was his 'baby'! You need to read is book. Its all in there. [/quote] And secondly? It does seem to say 'Precision Bass' on the headstock...
  18. Cosmo Valdemar
    [quote name='NancyJohnson' timestamp='1399583250' post='2445702'] Not my thing I'm afraid! I play in a four piece punky band! Cheers P [/quote] A Buzzard would be awesome in your band!
  19. Cosmo Valdemar
    Also open to non-Alembic / Wal related offers...
  20. Cosmo Valdemar
    Well, not a lot to report sadly. The gig was in a large, ornate hall complete with chandelier and stone pillars. A complete echo chamber. I couldn't put the cabs against a wall, never mind a corner, so the onstage sound was just horrendous. Very unsatisfying bass sound, seemingly lacking a lot of low end, but I'm hoping it was the fault of the room as we were all suffering equally. I got through the gig despite struggling to hear myself (we had set the volume levels for the best sound out front) and managed to have a good time. Apparently everything sounded great out front and we had everyone dancing throughtout. We went down a storm and got great feedback so job done I suppose! Now seriously considering upgrading the band PA and switching to in ear monitors.
  21. Cosmo Valdemar
    [quote name='bigmuff69' timestamp='1399492719' post='2444813'] What would tickle your fancy?? [/quote] I dunno, I'm quite fond of Wals and Alembics... I'm open to offers!
  22. Cosmo Valdemar
    [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1399380439' post='2443595'] +1 I've had a few girlfriends like that. [/quote]
  23. Cosmo Valdemar
    I want to know what the basses are!
  24. Cosmo Valdemar
    [quote name='geofio' timestamp='1399332319' post='2443277'] Here is a comparison between my Walnut 2014 4003 and my 2013 Jetglo 4003. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0arxQI6oy8s [/quote] Lovely tone to both - the walnut one sounds a bit snappier at the top. Cheers George, now I want another Rick. :-D
  25. Cosmo Valdemar
    [quote name='Billy Apple' timestamp='1399287869' post='2442711'] The one I played was spot-on. Very well finished [/quote] The one I tried had a lot of finish issues around the F hole, and the side of the neck appeared to be somewhat gluey - not sticky but it looked like the fingerboard had been attached a bit haphazardly. It did play nicely but the E kept jumping out of the saddle when I played. I really wanted the bass and had the other one in the shop been up to scratch I'm sure I would have bought it but the staff seemed to be having a bad day, very disorganised. I still want one though [quote name='EssentialTension' timestamp='1399313731' post='2443062'] How did it compare with the Coronado? [/quote] I know this was aimed at someone else but I tried a Coronado and a Starcaster at the same time. I found the Coronado to be very dull and uninspiring, with quite a low output. The Starcaster was the loudest and most aggressive if the trio, but quite heavy with it. Of course, all three basses were wearing factory rounds which didn't do them any favours whatsoever...
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