karlfer

On the bay, 1 bid, 40 odd watchers, I hate this.

Wish I had put a reserve on ebay, then I wouldn't have this horrible feeling.

Any BC'ers, fancy picking her up this weekend for £150 ? then I can speak to KevinJazzBass about his Ampeg.

[quote name='Hot Tub' post='589255' date='Sep 3 2009, 11:25 PM']It was 30 (ish) years ago. I was a teenager. John McCoy was (is) god. Simples.

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMDHMuj2OmA"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KMDHMuj2OmA[/url]

This, ladies and gentlemen, is rock 'n' roll. This is music with emotion. This is music with guts.

Greenday? Coldplay? U2? Nickleback?

Oh, please.

THIS is music. Because it has FEELING*.

*Feeling:- Alien concept to anyone who listens to (or plays) jazz, or anything written after 1976,

[/quote]



The band I was in circa '80/82, supported White Spirit at Hartlepool Town Hall. Janick on guitar. He left them, joined Gillan, we got support slot with Gillan at Middlesbrough town hall.
On the same stage as one of my gods, didnt get any better, even the likes of Marillion and John Miles paling.

Happy days.

Hi Kev.
I have an old Shafty bass on here and the bay.
It finishes on the bay next Tues.
If I get £160 for it I will be in touch.
If you sell it in the meantime, good for you and no prob.
Cheers,
Karl.

Nice stuff vispo.
tayste_2000, too honest for my own good. had a great offer from BIG J, but pointed out medium scale (which he hadn't noticed) and like me, he ain't medium scale.
(no offense BIG J ).
You are in Manc, always welcome to come and play with her (ooh er missus)
Interest all over but nobody coming up with final, so had to bay her.
Guy called Andi from Singapore was furthest, but I really couldn't sleep knowing it had survived 40-ish years to be couriered round the globe.
Precisions, you can put nails in with'em, but not this one, bit more delicate!

Sad, coz I really don't like ebay/paypal pricing policies, but, no choice.
Keep your fingers crossed for me guys.

Cheers,
Karl.

Now on ebay kinda bump.

On the bay from tomorrow at slightly higher price.

Still chance for those interested to avoid the bay, until there are bids.

Andi, (today), hope you got my message , and understand why I won't courier her.
(TBH I dread to think how much it would have been to Singapore).

Thanks to all those who have contacted me.
Cheers,
Karl.

Thanks for all that folks, sadly, I am looking for 200w plus.
Shame coz it looks gorgeous.
I lusted after these a few years back, jealous of anybody who had one.

[quote name='BIG.J' post='584020' date='Aug 28 2009, 08:59 PM']PM'd with trade offer!![/quote]



PM replied to.
Thanks BIG J.

Bit of bump before e.bay.

May consider the right amp/speaker or combo, plus up to £100 your way. You can only ask.

No offense intended if it aint the right one,
Cheers,
Karl.

Hello there, just wondered, what speaker is in it, and what wattage is the combo?
Cheers,
Karl.

[quote name='Brave Sir Robin' post='583089' date='Aug 27 2009, 11:57 PM']Nope, you lost me there.

Your amp will not over-power your cab and damage it, that's all I mean.[/quote]


Sorry Brave Sir Robin, I was being humourous (allegedly), little to do with the thread.

Thought you had taken your nom de guerre from Python's Holy Grail.

Quote "He chickened out and he buggered off, Brave Brave Sir Robin".

Shall now crawl back into dark corner.

[quote name='Brave Sir Robin' post='582396' date='Aug 27 2009, 01:13 PM']hmm what happened to my reply...

The amp is rated 200 watts @ 8 ohms, so you'll have plenty of headroom to spare, at least the cabinet will not have a problem.[/quote]


Perhaps it chickened out and it buggered off.

know what I mean, say no more.

[quote name='Tinman' post='582183' date='Aug 27 2009, 09:31 AM']If we're going down the route of shameless plugs There's my Trace V Type up for grabs. 250W loud as you like, will cut through like a cutty thing and will also drive larger cabs if you so wish. Ask Merton, it was his before I got it. I've not used it in a live situation but he has extensively and says it was amazing.

Edited to add link [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=57962"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=57962[/url][/quote]


Plugs are great. Only problem is I need to sell my old Shaftesbury first, to get to the £400 bracket. It goes on ebay next Tues night.

V TYPE very tempting, I bought one new not long after they came out. Cost just under a grand (in financially happier times!), and I know it was superb.
Even better with a Marshall 4 x 12 under it.

I need to see what is available after I sell the Shafty, but all advice and plugs gratefully recieved.
Many thanks all.

[quote name='bumnote' post='582108' date='Aug 27 2009, 07:27 AM']Or even worse you could have bought a lotus elan[/quote]


LOTUS



L oads O f T rouble U sually S erious.




Thanks about the Marshall, but not quite as many watts as I was looking for.
Nice tip re Hartkes, keep 'em coming fellas.

Can't beat a good shameless plug, but a bit too much for me Warwickhunt. Bit complex for a thick old git, but nice to see a reference to broon dog. Darlington born Toon supporter exiled to Scotland then Wigan.
Remember me dad buying an Austin All- aggro. Only BL could come up with a Square steering wheel.
Keeping an eye on the kit on Bass Chat. There was a great looking Ashdown set up going at Stockport, but it was the MAG series which I have heard can be unreliable.
Keep it coming folks, the more I know, the less chance of me making an expensive balls up.

Hi folks.
just for info to the half dozen who showed interest but....

A. Need to sell x 1st.
B. Get paid end of month.

This unusual, cool?, old and nice sounding bass will be going on e.bay next Tues, 1st September.

(Sorry, not concentrating, listening to Queen 11 for first time in years. Forgotten just how good they were in the early years)

Thanks lads. Looking at the rigs you 2 have, I am going to hide in a dark cupboard.
My previous big rig was for use with a successful blues band in Scotland that did some big gigs.
Past the rock star stage 25 years ago. Had some good times and interesting tours, but won't need a big rig now.
Budget is only going to be a lowly £350/£400, just a few local gigs per annum, mainly for my pleasure.
Was looking at a McGregor on ebay, starting price £85, quite close to me. Seem to remember they were well thought of in the 80's. Also looking at GK,Backline 600 on ebay, as well as Ampeg 1x15, 220 watt.
Will have a good look through BC ads as well.
Again, many thanks lads, now, off to an interview for a crap job, but needs must.
Cheers,
Karl.

Hi folks.
After a 4 year lay off, I am going for a band again.
My last rig was bought a decade ago, sold 4 years ago.ABM 300 head, Marshall 4x10, Marshall 1x15.
Dont want to lug that lot around,(cant afford that lot now) will compromise with sound, looking at probably 1x15 combo, possibly 2 x10.
Started looking and GK/Ampeg/Hartke/ etc that I have looked at are all made in China.

Anybody using any of the Chinese stuff?

All input/comments/experiences gratefully recieved.

Cheers,
Karl

Found couple of bits on net, one Italian, one Japanese.
Now the attempt to post them......

Also been informed has zero fret. I never noticed. Thanks Andrew.

Nope, I aren't allowed to upload that kind of file apparently.
Anyone interested I will attempt to send as email attach.

Cheers,
Karl.

[quote name='tayste_2000' post='572718' date='Aug 18 2009, 11:01 AM']Basschat should only stop you sending more than PM a minute, so you might just want to give it ago again now.

Cheers[/quote]


Merky buckets (thats French).
I live and learn (slowly) with all this new fangled technology.
One day I may even update my Steam Van.

Seriously though tayste_2000, thanks for pointing me in the right direction.
Cheers,
Karl.

[quote name='p992' post='572432' date='Aug 18 2009, 12:00 AM']I you still want to sell I'll take it for 150 incl post to huddersfield area.[/quote]

Hello Andrew, hope you see this. Bass chat won't let me send another PM until tomorrow?
If you do see this, please give me a call on 01942 512194 at about 8pm tonight, Tues 18th.
I will play it over the phone and it will give you some idea.
If you dont like what you hear,nothing lost and no offense taken.
Hope you see this,
Cheers,
Karl.

[quote name='richardrickenbacker' post='571605' date='Aug 17 2009, 01:43 PM']What sort os trades you interested in?? Amps, basses, other?[/quote]
Hello Richardrickenbacker.

Really looking for a sale.
Because of the low price I am looking to sell at, the only trade I would really be keen on is a Squire Classic Vibe Jazz, the white one with tortoiseshell 'plate.

Bit surprised at lack of interest to be honest, only couple of trade offers. Shaftesbury weren't a poor brand, and lots of 35+ year old basses are bringing more than this, but I will see what ebay brings (when I have braced myself for that horror)
What I need is a 20 something deciding this bass would look cool on myspace, youtube.

Many thanks for your enquiry,
Cheers,
Karl.

Here we go with the bumps.
There will only be a couple before evil bay, so please save me somebody.

Sorry Skankdelvar, that photo always cracks me up.
Are you positive you aren't related to Satan-the Sister-in-law?

Thanks for all the interest folks, especially Bassassin who has been blindingly helpful with this. I really do hope I can sell her here, appreciating ebay gives service/big market, it's the micky taking fees/monopoly/cant do this/must do that/ that bugs me.
Mr Whippet, the real reason I bought this was my 2nd ever bass was one of these (1st was a £12 Futurama, real plank with strings) , bought for £52 in 1974(the payment from half a dozen North East club gigs at 16). Shand -a -Lang.Surprised I made 17. Unfortunately in the intervening 35 years my fingers have echoed the growth of the rest of me, mainly sideways and outwards.
Thats a cracking picture which will probably bring some wry smiles from us guys in our, err, prime.
Now, where is my Sanatogen.
Happy days.