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    Trace Elliott

    W1_Pro replied to Quilly's topic in Amps and Cabs

    Awesome machines. I had an AH150 running a trace 8x10 for about ten years from 1986. Never ran out of gas. Stupidest thing I ever did was sell it. There is nothing like an old trace 810. As someone said further up the thread, it's the solidity of the note you get. It's like a PA cab....
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    A good buy for someone then! Thanks for the info Ped...:0)
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    I've always had a soft spot for the graphite necked Vigiers and this is obviously a bit special. But please tell me those aren't plastic plugs covering the redundant control knob holes....please.....
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    I'd like to trade my iAmp 600 for something class D. Probably with cash your way. Something like a GK MB800 fusion, an Eich, etc etc. Hit me up with what you have. I bought this from Karlfer about a year or so ago ago, It's a fine machine. I think I've managed to use it once in the ensuing period. Still in very good condition. There is a very minor bend in the front plate due to the stress of being mounted in a rack. I'm being very honest here, tbh it's so minor you probably wouldn't even notice. Here's a link to the original sales thread:
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    I think you might well be right. I remember reading somewhere (possibly on here) that the guts of the original T bird pickups were repurposed lap steel ones that were surplus to requirements. I messed about with it again this morning (the bass that is, fnar fnar). I'm still struggling to love it. First world problem!
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    Thus far, I'm finding mine difficult to warm to. Sounds sort of...clanky? Not like a Gibson. Or not like a Gibson that I've heard, I should say.
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    Actually yes. I was completely wrong on all counts. I bought the bass in 91, it was indeed new in '87. The exchange did happen in John Henrys Cafe tho. Just four years later than I thought it did....
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    IIRC the serial number dates it to'84 unless I'm going utterly senile. It's a white one with black hardware. I bought it off a chap in late 1987. We did the exchange in the cafe at John Henrys. Very rock n'roll I thought....
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    Well, I got a sunburst one, and its very nice, all things considered. Well put together, plays nicely etc etc. The plastic spacer underneath the bridge pickup is a bit crap, but thats a being picky I guess. The neck is markedly chunkier than my '84 Thunderbird. Thats not a bad thing, just different. The pickups sound OK. Not as brutal as the '84, but they are chrome, which makes a world of difference...:0) It looks nice. Thats the thing really. It looks like a proper T bird with the tailpiece, big headstock, lollipop tuners and all. So all in all, really nice bass. Slightly lacking in soul, but hopefully it will acquire some along the way, and to be fair that is a very personal reflection. I've only ever bought one other brand new bass in almost forty years, so the new thing is quite....erm...new to me.
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    Hello, thats a lovely looking bass. Where is it please?
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    Oh my word. That is cool.
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    Have you thought of a shortbass ?
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    Thats a fine looking bass you have there sir. Keep those updates coming. It's looking great!
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    Handsome. Nice statuette too...
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    I've just ordered a tobacco sunburst one from Andertons. Delivery next week apparently....
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    His descriptions are very well thought through mind. His verdict on the Satellite bass: "1970's Vintage Short Scale Satellite Bass, Well preserved & Fully Functional.." To which I could only add ".....and still sh*t."
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    Good grief. Still waiting for stock? This is like pulling teeth! Thanks for the info Clivem.
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    So has anyone got the Thunderbird then?
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    Of course. No offence meant. I was being slightly ironic.
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    The Precise ones? They are wonderful machines, it must be said. I have a couple of them, both 77 ish I think. The necks are very different, interestingly. One has a skunk stripe and is quite a shallow D profile, the other does not and is a more chunky 'c'. Bloody good basses though. Give my US's p's a run for their money....Anyhow, getting back to the subject in hand your SB is a fantastic bass. GLWTS!
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    He's right, you will. This makes a precision look like a wooden spoon....
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    That is utterly awesome. GLWTS.
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    That is a genuinely lovely looking bass.Hint of Wal about it I fancy. GLWTS.
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    Feedback for T-Bay

    W1_Pro replied to skb558's topic in Feedback

    Just did a trade with Clive. Very easy and straightforward. Deal with confidence. An asset to the forum.
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