karlfer

So, I mentioned if I couldn't sell my 74 /75 jazz, I may sell my Geddy or Highway 1, as I can't justify 3 jazzes. John contacted me re Geddy, price agreed, meet agreed. Despite 110 miles between us, snow and awful roads, everything went like clockwork. John, you are a gent as a Mod (usually thankless task), a gent as a buyer, and , er, well an all round gent. Many thanks for everything, really hope you enjoy, Cheers, Karl.

[quote name='NancyJohnson' post='702766' date='Jan 6 2010, 12:59 PM']I have a jaw-dropping story about the late Ms. Millington that to this day leaves me wide-eyed when I think about it. It's way too naughty to produce here. P[/quote] Spill!

Having seen GnR open the 'Maidens show at Donnington 88, very impressed at how a thrown about Duff bass has maintained it's good looks? (Sadly Gnr were s^!*e at that gig)

I have Highway 1 Jazz, and a Geddy Lee Jazz, both around your budget, although perhaps good second hand ones for under £600. Both are excellent bases. The Geddy has more growl, but also more weight. The Highway is a smoother sound, and actually relatively light. As I said, both great basses. Try putting out an appeal to bassists relatively local to you, so you can try them. I live in Wigan, if you are ever anywhere near, email me a day or so in advance and you will be quite welcome to have a go on them. Cheers, Karl.

Hiya mate, sorry to be the bearer....... I aked the same question of several graphtec stockists and the answer was a unanimous, none fit sadly. I was pretty p****d as well. Might be worth having a word with your local super luthier and getting a custom,bone, graphite, brass whatever. Realistically it will hurt at first but you will get donkeys out of it. I haven't got mine done yet but was quoted £40 for brass custom nut, fitted. Good luck, Karl.

Oh my God!

1. To get an interpreter for the rest of the band I recently joined (I'm 20 years older the them). 2. To stop widdling Jaco bits in the gap between songs in rehersals (thats for the g***arist to do) 3. To get the band from 40 minute support slots to something where you can work a real sweat up. 4. To bring about world peace and democracy for the Wigan Unpopular Front. 5. To eat a beaver and save a tree.

Having just looked at that lot, I am relieved that I can, in all good conscience, ask £1500 for my 74/75. However; That White 1970 re-fin with Rosewood and Pearl blocks has brought about a "What will I get for the car?" moment.

[quote name='robocorpse' post='697301' date='Dec 31 2009, 04:22 PM']Whats wrong with that one? Anything that can be done to get round the monopolistic stranglehold ebay have over pretty much the entire used market is a good thing in my book, and if someone comes over tonight and pays me 400 quid for the bass/amp/whatever thats on ebastard for 450, I'll take it, as cash in hand face to face is safer than any amount of ebay "seller protection" especially if the buyer lives within comfortable driving distance, and I don't have to pay ebay and paypal for the privilege of being systematically ripped off when their "seller protection" is a total farce to begin with. I loathe and detest the way ebay treat honest sellers, and avoid them wherever possible. Call me old fashioned, but don't we all prefer the good old "service station with bundles of cash" method on this here forum?[/quote] Couldn't have put it better! The most infuriating thing is since ebay bought paypal, I have to offer paypal. I sold a bass on it lasy year for £440 and it ended up costing me £70 for the pleasure. BLOODY BANDITS.

Hi guys. Spotted on ebay, Kent based Rn R band with Euro stuff lined up. No good to me in Wigan sadly, but would be good if one of our guys got it! Dont ask me to post link as wouldn't know where to start, but if you go e bay, categ, guitars, categ, bass then search through 1500 listings you'll find it. Actually, think it will come up if you search under Fender in basses. Good luck folks.

[quote name='Bassassin' post='693699' date='Dec 26 2009, 01:19 PM']Good spot Karl - I maintain that the only connection these have with Tokai is in the minds of people trying to sell them. Season's greeting to you too - I shall be spending Hogmanay hiding somewhere, likely adopting the foetal position. J.[/quote] Please do not adopt the foetal position on Princes St, at the bells. Stay safely at home and watch Ali and Phil! Too much false bonhomie can kill!

Jimmy Moon for the paint job. Perhaps he could fret that, er (fret) board for you? Get that done first and then when budget allows get the paint done. Guess he will still be on the South Side. Bit out of touch with Scotland having left 3 years ago. Good luck and all the best, Karl.

[quote name='Bassassin' post='669177' date='Nov 29 2009, 03:37 PM']I really wish someone would show me the badge on these "Tokais". J.[/quote] Hiya Jon and a merry Christmas (brace yourself for Hogmanay). Ref, Rockinbetter. I am sure you will have come across this, but JSD's Guitar Shack in Canada offer a Dillions Rockinbetter bass guitar, made in Korea, which bears a striking resemblance to the alleged/anecdotal Tokai. I am sure you have come across that, but, just in case............... All the best, Karl.

[quote name='elom' post='693530' date='Dec 25 2009, 11:51 PM']At Xmas time it can be easy to become separated from your bass. Perhaps you are staying with family, or your spouse's family? Perhaps your practice room now has an elderly aunt, mother-in-law, or your brother's entire family sleeping in it? You need a survival kit. A small package which can be discreetly stored so as to not alert too much suspicion. Here is one I made earlier: [attachment=38867:mil.jpg] On the other hand you could just take all your basses, a 4x10 and blast them out of the house for an hour or two! Merry Xmas[/quote] Lovely idea, but gotta be 4x10 +1x15, min 300w amp.