Cosmo Valdemar

A nice 'make me an offer' bump.

I bloody love Budgie. Bloody love 'em.

[quote name='lobematt' post='1336344' date='Aug 11 2011, 12:50 PM']I was just wondering if anybody knows what tuning he plays in to go with the monster 8 string guitars he plays with?

I was also wondering if anyones heard the jazz album he released?

Ta![/quote]

I'm not 100% but I think he tuned up a bit - his E string went up to F# for example. This may even have been his bottom string. I have no idea where I got this information from so take with a pinch of salt. This is the guy from Meshuggah isn't it?

Bump.

Never heard of CJM, but that looks veeeerry nice... Inspired by the Ibanez BTB by the look of it. God bless Cash Converters! All I got was a BC Rich Ironbird!

[quote name='cetera' post='1334928' date='Aug 10 2011, 01:07 PM']Beautiful! Have a free bump!

If that's a solid maple Euro 4 then this is as close to a full US NS2 as you can get....
What preamp is in it? Could be an Aguilar - check inside![/quote]

Had a look - it's a Tonepump. I probably should put that in the OP... Thanks for the reminder!

[quote name='Beedster' post='1335045' date='Aug 10 2011, 02:15 PM']Re tone circuitry, I thinking of buying a VTC for my 4001 c64, it's the only thing that I could do to improve it. Please don't tell anyone on RicResource [/quote]

Does that have a horseshoe pickup? I always assumed they had the tone cap as they are generally considered the holy grail of Rick tone. Does it sound like a standard 4003 then?

I spent a bit of time snooping around the bass forum on the official rickenbacker site - they don't take too kindly to Fender talk! Unless you're being critical of course. It was a scary place to be.

[quote name='Stag' post='1335000' date='Aug 10 2011, 01:44 PM']The V/T circuit is a "nice to have" as well - I dont have it on my 4001 as it didnt exist then, and I would have used it clanking out some Purple riffage back in the day![/quote]

It should be called the Glover switch. I usually have my Line 6 on the Marshall Superbass setting, and it sounds fantastically like the old Purple sound - all that's missing is the big speaker fart whenever I hit the open E.
Stag and Beedster, I think you're convincing me that I'll regret getting rid of this.

For now, WITHDRAWN.
Coming soon, in the BC For Sale section, loads of effects pedals and an Orange combo amp!

Bumpe.

B'ump.

I've only owned this beauty for a few months and I'm coming to the conclusion that I'm really a passive kind of chap after all. So I thought I would put it on here and see what happens.

The bass in question is a Spector Euro 4, in excellent condition bar a few [i]extremely[/i] minor marks to the body, two on the back and a couple around the lower edge of the body*. I've always lusted after one of these basses, being a bit of an Eddie Jackson/Rex Brown fan, and this one has 'the' Spector trademark tone in spades - I call it sledgehammer growl. It can do a lot more than this of course, but it's calling card is this wonderfully aggressive raunchy sound, all courtesy of the Tonepump circuit.

But as I say, I'm really more into the passive, dirty old school sound so the poor Spector is just sitting about getting lonely.

Oh, just remembered - the original owner decided to relocate the lower strap button to the centre of the body for some unknown reason. THe person I bought it from had it restored to the original position and filled the hole - even matched the colour. This is only really noticable if you look for it - I took a picture so see for yourselves.

Well I think that's about it... I'm looking for about [b]£650 [/b]but am open to offers. Collection preferable but could arrange a courier for about £15. And please feel free to ask any questions, I'm always open.

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*I did take some pics but for some reason can't upload any more on here so PM me if you want to see them.

The Gallery's response was a bit shocking.

[quote name='The Twickerman' post='1332706' date='Aug 8 2011, 08:32 PM']Pictures please!!![/quote]

They're coming, fear not. Just waiting for a bit of sunshine. It looks just like the one in your profile pic.

Withdrawn.

If I were anywhere near Bristol I would buy it purely for the 'custom' finish.

[quote name='garethox' post='1313652' date='Jul 23 2011, 11:19 AM']. I am definately not bored of how she looks or plays, it is quite simply the greatest bass I have ever played and the fact it was The Ox's is a huge thrill every time I pick her up.[/quote]


I think you should hang on to it. There are few basses that can be considered utterly unique and irreplacable, and you've got one there.

Whereabouts are you located?

I've always pronounced it 'basswood', as in [i]bass[/i], but it could just as easily be 'basswood'.

[quote name='BassBen' post='1325671' date='Aug 3 2011, 02:04 PM']Thanks guys. I have a look into hireing the VT pedel and go from there. The studio is in the middle of no were so there arnt any near by that have that kind of gear.

Thanks for the help amigos![/quote]

Where will you be recording? I might know it if it's nearby.

Ahoy to a local chap!
I don't have an SVT but I do have a Line6 studio 75 that does a damn good impersonation...

As a fan of Pitchshifter 'back in the day' when they seemed to be everyone's support act and opener at every festival, all I can say is this - that is ridiculously cool.

Just bought an EHX Bassballs from Mel. It arrived the day after payment, excellently packed and just as described. Got a good deal on it too!

I wouldn't hesitate to deal with Mel again, top marks all round.

I've got the 35w version, ridiculously loud, however there is hardly any treble to be found in it! I have the treble knob on mine fully cranked and there's still hardly any top end.
Still, it's serving a purpose as the lower half of a Rick-O-Sound setup, where all it really needs to do is go 'boom'.

These were great basses! Remind me of my metal youth.

Whereabouts are you located?