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Some close-ups of the wear to the body edges. [URL=http://s903.photobucket.com/user/ben_merrick/media/IMAG1320.jpg.html][IMG]http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac238/ben_merrick/IMAG1320.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s903.photobucket.com/user/ben_merrick/media/IMAG1319.jpg.html][IMG]http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac238/ben_merrick/IMAG1319.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s903.photobucket.com/user/ben_merrick/media/IMAG1317.jpg.html][IMG]http://i903.photobucket.com/albums/ac238/ben_merrick/IMAG1317.jpg[/IMG][/URL] -
After much soul-searching I've decided to put my old Greco Thunderbird up for sale. Not sure of the exact year but I believe it dates from the late 70s and is made in Japan. It's a very close replica of the classic, old-style Gibson Thunderbird and tonally is spot on - very big sounding bass but lots of clanky growl to go with it - very Wishbone Ash Differences - it has a slightly wider nut, so the neck feels more like a P bass than a real 'bird. It is a set neck rather than through neck. All hardware and electronics in full working order and it is structurally sound. It's been clearly been well loved and gigged well, the body edges show quite a lot of chips and dings - see pics. There's also the expected amount of general playing wear - the odd light knock here and there. Playability is not affected. The scratchplate is not the original. I'm looking for [s]£525[/s] [s]£500[/s] £470. Open to trade offers, particularly involving lightweight amps/cabs, and Yamaha BB basses, but hit me with what you've got! Collection preferred (I'm minutes away from J1 of M25), or can deliver/meet if not too far. Can also arrange courier at buyer's expense- a lovely brand-new Ritter gig bag is included. [url="http://s903.photobucket.com/user/ben_merrick/media/IMAG1314.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s903.photobucket.com/user/ben_merrick/media/IMAG1313-1.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s903.photobucket.com/user/ben_merrick/media/IMAG1321.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s903.photobucket.com/user/ben_merrick/media/IMAG1316.jpg.html"][/url]
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For sale - my Ashdown LoMenzo Hyperdrive pedal. You know the score - stunning distortion pedal, very controllable and versatile. It's not the sound I'm hearing in my head so I've hardly used it. The pedal is in excellent condition - however the footswitch is a little temperamental, often taking a couple of goes to engage. Having owned other Ashdown pedals this always seems to be a weak point in their design but it's a very cheap and simple part to replace. Comes with the original box (slightly tatty) and paraphernalia. £50. Collection welcome - can post too, should be about a fiver I imagine. [url="http://s903.photobucket.com/user/ben_merrick/media/IMAG1325.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://s903.photobucket.com/user/ben_merrick/media/IMAG1327.jpg.html"][/url] -
Rush - Clockwork Angels DVD trailer
Cosmo Valdemar replied to wateroftyne's topic in General Discussion
[quote name='Dingus' timestamp='1376671706' post='2177848'] Just had a look . No doubt ardent Rush fans will snap this latest offering up , just like everything else they do , but to my sensibilities this business with adding a string section smacks of desperation to try and inject some novelty into procedings to try and sell a few more DVDs . The simple fact is that if you've seen them play Spirit Of Radio , you've seen them play Spirit Of Radio . The something really important missing from most of Rush's music for the last couple of decades , namely enough decent songs to make an album , and if I were them I would go away and have a serious think about whether it was really a fitting end to such a monumental band's career to become a prog rock cabaret show that does the circuit between sub-standard recordings . This is , after all , Rush . Could and should do better . [/quote] I don't know if you've heard CA but a lot of the songs feature the string section. Rush simply wanted to be able to play the songs live as they are on the record, not simply to 'inject some novelty'. It also gave them a chance to dig out a lot of older songs they haven't played in years - The Manhattan Project springs to mind. In fact the setlist for the CA tour is very different to the last few. Having followed Rush obsessively since the age of 14 I can honestly say with CA, and the CA tour, they have done considerably better than they have done in living memory. -
NBD (used bass) late birthday present...
Cosmo Valdemar replied to Grand Wazoo's topic in Bass Guitars
Love it. Looks just like my Blazer, same colour and everything. Just with an extra pickup. -
I love them, but like anything, they have to be done well. And it has to be on the right instrument too - i don't think any burst finish looks right on a Rick for example.
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What bass would serve best tonally as backup to acoustic guitar?
Cosmo Valdemar replied to mashup's topic in Bass Guitars
Out of the two mentioned - Precision all the way. But I generally always say that when given the option. Otherwise, the Epiphone Jack Casady has a very warm, natural sound that works very well with an acoustic guitar. -
[quote name='stu_g' timestamp='1376484482' post='2174589'] I think the sb elite I is the same bass [/quote] This. Although I have a feeling someone will be along shortly to correct us...
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EHX BassBalls Nano £35 delivered *** SOLD ***
Cosmo Valdemar replied to mcnach's topic in Effects For Sale
I've got one of these. A great fun pedal! -
I wonder if they'll make a Leeds version...
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Guild Starfire Bass announced at NAMM
Cosmo Valdemar replied to EssentialTension's topic in Bass Guitars
Itching to try one of these! -
I now own Lozz's old LMT. It's a great little amp but the valve really does sod all. I find the amp sounds [i]slightly[/i] warmer when the blend knob is between SS and valve, but then it evens out again when you turn fully to the valve side. It's not a huge deal for me as I use a Tech 21 to dirty things up, but I find it odd that Markbass went to all the effort of designing the amp to have a valve when it makes virtually no difference to the sound.
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[quote name='slab66' timestamp='1375860300' post='2166471'] Just to say, One of these slabs will be auctioned off at the WHO Convention in September for the Teenage Cancer Trust. It's a great cause and it would be great if we could all get behind it. [url="http://www.thewhoconvention.com/auctions"]http://www.thewhocon...on.com/auctions[/url] [/quote] I'm hoping to get along to that.
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[quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1375898538' post='2167167'] Also, I hope they don't ruin it with a skinny, spindly Jazz neck. Keep it beefy! [/quote] Damn right.
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Looking very cool...
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[quote name='MB1' timestamp='1375633725' post='2163682'] MB1. Very Nice! ...Reminds me of that Kaiser Chiefs Number? [/quote] I Predict a Riot?
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Lovely, and just a bit bonkers. I don't really see the point of the piezo though.
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[quote name='thodrik' timestamp='1375566728' post='2163074'] The Vigier Excess is apparently somewhat based on a Rick, hence the Roger Glover connection. From owning an Excess for 8-9 years though I can't say that I really see it though, or even hear it unless I am playing it through a very loud all-valve rig. [/quote] I've always been baffled by this comparison as well - they have one of the most un-Rick like tones I can think of, even in the hands of Roger Glover!
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[quote name='BigRedX' timestamp='1375565125' post='2163056'] Rickenbacker already make the 4004 bass which pretty much answers all of those criticisms, but relatively few are sold because it doesn't look exactly like the classic 4001 and 4003 basses. [/quote] They don't really sound like them either
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[quote name='jezzaboy' timestamp='1375557455' post='2162933'] Two one time Ric players are Geddy and Bruce Foxton - who both switched to Fenders as they couldn`t get the desired bottom end from their Ric`s. So you are not alone in not being able to get the sound you are looking for. [/quote] Geddy gave it a damn good bash though!
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[quote name='fezzza' timestamp='1375535046' post='2162614'] I've owned a Rickenbacker 4003 for about 6-7 months now after playing a considerable number in shops I'd decided the playability and sound was exactly to my tastes, went to get one second hand relatively cheaply and after a couple of gigs I was questioning wether I'd made the right choice, the playability feels awful and I can't get a good tone at all, even through my GK rig which makes my Fenders sound fantastic, I just feel like i'm trying to force myself to like this bass because I've pined and saved up for it so long, would changing the pickups or installing a push/pull tone selection make much of a difference? I'm just wondering if Ric's aren't to my tastes any more or I've picked up a duff one. every time I come close to selling one I have a listen to Machine head or 2112 and sadden myself with what a Ric should sound like... Cheers! [/quote] Definitely get the vintage tone pot option. With it engaged, and a bit of drive - instant Machine Head / Yes Album. It sounds like you're after that classic 70s Rick sound, and without the bass cap on the back pickup, you won't get it. The sound of a Rick with everything on full, with the bass cap in place, is very special - unlike most basses with both pickups on, you don't get that mid-range scoop like you do with a Jazz, for example. You do loses a little bottom end compared to a lot of other basses but it's the only way to get that sound. All this before you even think of running it in stereo!
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Hoo-bloody-rah! 1st of October. [url="http://www.rush.com/vapor-trails-remixed/"]http://www.rush.com/vapor-trails-remixed/[/url]
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Epiphone should reissue the EB3L
Cosmo Valdemar replied to Samashton12's topic in General Discussion
The Epiphone EB-3 is long scale, and ripe for modding. -
This. It's big and chunky, and no featherweight by any means, but it does 'that' sound wonderfully well. It used to be mine, I would love to buy it back myself! [url="http://www.classicandcoolguitars.co.uk/basses/ibanezatk.htm"]http://www.classicandcoolguitars.co.uk/basses/ibanezatk.htm[/url]
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