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  1. karlfer
    Slap, pah. If I wanted to hit things I would have had the operation and become a drummer. No offence. Much.
  2. karlfer
    Bring back the 2nd headstock. Please sign my petition.
  3. karlfer
    Depending on where you are, Richard Tomson guitars in Wigan, just google. His work is the best I have had in 35 years of playing. Bloody fantastic.
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    No prob, good luck with the sale, that really is gorgeous. Cheers, Karl. Oh, er, bumpo.
  5. karlfer
    Loved the Ed Force One Show, and last night's concert footage. They actually sounded better than most of the times I've seen them. Oh for a millionth of Mr Harris's talent, dedication and song writing abilities. I too am now lusting after a Precision.
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    Once again informative and entertaining. I am ,however, struggling to take you serious since the demise of the 2nd headstock!
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    That is stunning. Any interest in a Rockinbetter? It's currently residing in this thread, on page 2. 4001/4003 copy with actual Rick pups/wiring/bridge/tailpiece. If not, no sweat and good luck with that glorius looking bass. Cheers, Karl.
  8. karlfer

    Sold

    karlfer posted a topic in Basses For Sale

    [url="http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm114/catsuitwardrobe/Tokai%20Rockinbetter/Tokai4001-CENSORED1.jpg"]http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm114/c...1-CENSORED1.jpg[/url] [url="http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm114/catsuitwardrobe/Tokai%20Rockinbetter/Tokai4001-CENSORED2.jpg"]http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm114/c...1-CENSORED2.jpg[/url] [url="http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm114/catsuitwardrobe/Tokai%20Rockinbetter/Tokai4001-BODYback.jpg"]http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm114/c...01-BODYback.jpg[/url] [url="http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm114/catsuitwardrobe/Tokai%20Rockinbetter/Tokai4001-ACTION.jpg"]http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm114/c...4001-ACTION.jpg[/url] [url="http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm114/catsuitwardrobe/Tokai%20Rockinbetter/Tokai4001-BODY2.jpg"]http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm114/c...i4001-BODY2.jpg[/url] [url="http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm114/catsuitwardrobe/Tokai%20Rockinbetter/Tokai4001-BODYangled2.jpg"]http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm114/c...BODYangled2.jpg[/url] [url="http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm114/catsuitwardrobe/Tokai%20Rockinbetter/Tokai4001-SHIELDING.jpg"]http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm114/c...1-SHIELDING.jpg[/url] [url="http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm114/catsuitwardrobe/Tokai%20Rockinbetter/Tokai4001-BRIDGEPUP.jpg"]http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm114/c...1-BRIDGEPUP.jpg[/url] [url="http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm114/catsuitwardrobe/Tokai%20Rockinbetter/Tokai4001-NECKPUP.jpg"]http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm114/c...001-NECKPUP.jpg[/url] [url="http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm114/catsuitwardrobe/Tokai%20Rockinbetter/Tokai4001-BRIDGE-1.jpg"]http://i294.photobucket.com/albums/mm114/c...01-BRIDGE-1.jpg[/url] Hi all. Bought this in December. I have had 3 real Rickenbackers and always sold them on. Bought this to get a "Rick" back in the amoury. Last 4 gigs, it's been tuned up then put in the stand looking pretty, whilst I use my jazz. Watching the Iron Maiden documentary last night was the final straw, I must get a Precision, so reluctantly this must go. So, its a Tokai Rockinbetter (although there does not seem to be any proof Tokai make them). Real Rick pick ups, bridge/tailpiece and wiring. Since buying it, I asked Richard Tomson of Tomson Guitars (Wigan) to cut a new nut, as the original was not great. It has had new strings and a full set up. My photo's will inevitably be crap (if I can upload!), however if you go to e bay, do an advanced search on item number 270492829061, you will find the original listing and excellent photo's. I am looking for a Precision (Steve Harris model would be great, or a white one). Alternatively around £550 cash, collected. I really do think that around £400 of mods on this make it worth about what a new one would cost. Would be delighted to answer any questions. Many thanks, Karl. Sorry, forgot, I live in Wigan but will deliver or meet up free within 50 mile radius. Further than that would need to discuss. Reduced to £500 collected.
  9. karlfer
    [quote name='Schnozzalee' post='764612' date='Mar 4 2010, 11:43 PM']Thanks for the bump! I'll give it another n just wait n see. Please dont pm me if your not intending to collect.[/quote] Collection absolutely no problem if the time comes. Will be within couple of days.
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    PM'd.
  11. karlfer
    [quote name='Mr. Foxen' post='759864' date='Feb 28 2010, 04:12 PM'][url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SHAFTESBURY-BASS-GUITAR-60-S-VINTAGE_W0QQitemZ310203741929QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Musical_Instruments_Guitars_CV?hash=item48399576e9"]Not a 4000 series faker.[/url][/quote] Them thar strings look like they are the originals!
  12. karlfer
    PM'D and bumpo for a good bloke.
  13. karlfer
    This was on evil bay a few weeks back at a bin of £1500. Remember a few chortles about it at the time.
  14. karlfer
    I had this cobblers on Wed night and was not popular when I said they could use my amp, after giving me a £500 cash, refundable deposit, against any damage. Been on the receiving end of somebody busting my amp (he pushed it forward, it fell over, taking out 3 rotaries). He accompanied that with a shrugged "Sorry mate". It's mainly greedy/inexperienced promoters trying to get too many bands on at one time. And too many bands desperate to gig at any cost.
  15. karlfer
    Faith in human nature restored.
  16. karlfer
    Original paint or not, OH MY GIDDY AUNT!
  17. karlfer
    When he failed to reply to me, I lost interest very rapidly.
  18. karlfer
    And a No from the Wigan judges.
  19. karlfer
    [quote name='karlfer' post='752371' date='Feb 20 2010, 11:46 PM']Big +1. Gary is a top bloke. Excellent stock levels considering the geology. I will be back to see him and Promenade in Sept for a new rig, and I love my new Daryl Jones almost as much as Newcastle.[/quote] Er, that would be the geography, as in North of Watford ( sorry, been in studio all day, single brain cell now RIP.)
  20. karlfer
    [quote name='4000' post='743622' date='Feb 13 2010, 12:18 AM']The Gallery by a mile. Gary at Promenade Music is really helpful too, though they don't have the goodies that the Gallery do.[/quote] Big +1. Gary is a top bloke. Excellent stock levels considering the geology. I will be back to see him and Promenade in Sept for a new rig, and I love my new Daryl Jones almost as much as Newcastle.
  21. karlfer
    If the seller had had the decency to reply to my emails, and allowed me to go and see it, I would have been in for it as well. Despite thinking it may have been a Mex re-issue, the lack of bullet truss rod end just got me thinking it may be real despite seemingly almost new nick. It also got me to thinking it may be something like an SX with a new decal? I erred on the side of doubt simply because he didn't reply. It is such a shame that someone may have spent £700 and been kippered, but the seller really seems to have been ensuring he could claim,"didn't know guv". Thank God Bass Chat is often influential with it's forumites when these potentially contentious basses come up on Evil Bay.
  22. karlfer
    I was torn between one of these and the Lakland Daryl Jones. Tried a few of both. Nothing really varied on the Laklands unlike the Fenders. I also found the Japanese reissues to be considerably weightier. Ended up with Lake Placid Blue, matching headstock, rosewood board and pearl inlays on my beautiful Lakky. Plays like a dream.
  23. karlfer
    As if by magic, all is revealed. Perhaps the winner hadn't followed this thread. Thanks warwickhunt.
  24. karlfer
    [quote name='Gunsfreddy2003' post='746519' date='Feb 15 2010, 09:00 PM']So what happened? I am confused![/quote] That makes at least two of us!
  25. karlfer
    [quote name='discreet' post='746489' date='Feb 15 2010, 08:40 PM']1. Yes. 2. Yes. 3. Yes, yes and yes. 4. [url="http://www.style.org/unladenswallow/"]http://www.style.org/unladenswallow/[/url] 5. Under the sink where it usually is. [/quote] 1. Thank you. 2. Thank you. 3. Thank you. 4. Brilliant! (hell's bell's was that film really 1975?) 5. Very special thank you. Now partaking.
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