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Everything posted by karlfer
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Fenders do seem to go up each year. Dread to think what they will cost next year with recent $/£ fluctuations
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Now £70 more expensive in Thomann and they only have one left. Seem to have read released in US on either 4th or 8th of July. I might have dreamt that GAK are still showing available to order, but they've done that before haven't they. I'm probably not the only person to have ordered something from GAK and given up several months later (mind usually they are very good)>
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Fender MIJ Jazz Aged Olympic White - £650 *SOLD - PLEASE LOCK**
karlfer replied to CamdenRob's topic in Basses For Sale
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Sold. Fender American Signature series Adam Clayton Jazz bass.
karlfer replied to karlfer's topic in Basses For Sale
Thanks chaps [quote name='peterkas' timestamp='1467556934' post='3084511'] Beautiful piece of wood. It's a pitty that I live outside uk and my wardrobe it is full... glwts [/quote] Thank you. Marinus (Aero71, comment above yours) is one of the guys I've dealt with, on the continent. I am now happy to discuss outside UK with potential buyers. [quote name='P-T-P' timestamp='1467558452' post='3084528'] I have one of these basses and it is epic. Hands down the best jazz I've ever owned (and I've been through a few). I've seen some people (including the sales guy at the shop I got mine from) refer to it as being basically an American standard with a nice paint job. It's so much more than that. It's the only bass I've owned where people have come up to me post gig and literally gush about the noise it makes. If I could have a second one in a different colour, I would. In a heartbeat. [/quote] Ta If it was an American standard (currently around £1175 new, sunburst £1225), it would have the following upgrades, custom metallic colour matching headstock vintage style "lollipop" tuners blocks on fretboard special Custom Shop 60's vintage pick ups satin finished custom profile C neck pearlised white scratchplate I've seen used 2015 American Standards up for £900, so, as one or two have commented, this is a good price. -
[quote name='Beedster' timestamp='1467491196' post='3084140'] Is it odd that compared to BC Talkbass is relatively quiet on these? Are they not available in the US yet? [/quote] I wonder Chris, with TB being a lot more American, if it's perhaps not such a big deal over there? Fenders are obviously cheaper there and there are a lot more available there than here. Custom colours, stack knobs rarely available here and when they are they are often pricey? Or perhaps they aren't available there as you say [quote name='police squad' timestamp='1467531332' post='3084247'] Having spent half an hour with it plugged in, I must say, it does sound good. Neck pickup sounds wonderful. Wind in 3/4 of the bridge pickup and I couldn 't stop slapping (oo er). But I haven't got a gig for 2 weeks, so I can't tell how it will sit in the mix. But I suspect it will be great. It's not often I plug something in at home and just keep playing, so full marks so far. [/quote] Glad somebody is putting it into words Martin
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Sold. Fender American Signature series Adam Clayton Jazz bass.
karlfer replied to karlfer's topic in Basses For Sale
Hmmm. Some options that are only available on even more expensive Custom Shop. Virtually as new except for that damn dint. Only a year old. Price asked is 38% less than a new one would cost, despite it's generally excellent condition. Yet still, only a couple of folk interested I can only conclude; few folk like custom colour Sherwood Green Metallic few folk like Adam Clayton -
[quote name='Kev' timestamp='1467490555' post='3084132'] Special order only now at GuitarGuitar, so the two have sold very quickly this evening. Implies more are available?? [/quote] Ask them and let us know At one stage Andertons were showing "next delivery Aug 30th". Then they were showing "may be discontinued"
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[quote name='Musicman20' timestamp='1467487213' post='3084098'] It's weird isn't it! I tweeted them and they said they are sure it is limited at the moment. Oh well, I've always wanted a shell pink Fender, always wanted a road worn, but didn't want to pay £1100! [/quote] Yes, very weird. The Flea was £882 The "normal" 60's Road Worn jazz is now showing around the £1200 mark. I've heard the normal Road Worn (50's P , 60'S J ) are soon to be discontinued. Fender, who can even guess, never mind know
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Andertons are already showing that this line may be discontinued. Mind you, the Geddy and Marcus were limited runs. In 1998
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I wish I could take decent photos Anyway, in the interest of comparing Road Wornness [URL=http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/007_zpsyqmrsugz.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q693/Karl_Altdorfer/007_zpsyqmrsugz.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1354.photobucket.com/user/Karl_Altdorfer/media/008_zpskgfjanvn.jpg.html][IMG]http://i1354.photobucket.com/albums/q693/Karl_Altdorfer/008_zpskgfjanvn.jpg[/IMG][/URL]
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[quote name='Chiliwailer' timestamp='1467457584' post='3083798'] Only 1 left at guitar guitar now, there were 3 this morning and 4 last night. I've never seen a bass sell this quick, it has to be this thread, right? [/quote] Yes, according to the splendid Danny at the equally splendid Kenny's Music (brilliant service!!!) this thread has contributed. Wish my bloody Adam Clayton would sell as quickly
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[quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1467439359' post='3083656'] I'm looking forward to setting this up over the weekend and giving it a proper test drive. Here are some more pictures.... [center][/center] [center][/center] [center][/center] [center][/center] [center][/center] [/quote] Cracking job Warren , wish I had your camera and descriptive skills. I'm gutted, I got the heavy one at 8lb 4oz VERY late gig last night, with a Rockinbetter 4003s I raised from the near dead. Looking forward to a lot less work to get this splendid critter playing for me. EDIT, come to think of it, wish I had your sky!
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Yup, nipped home for allotted time. Only had time to open, tune etc. Back at t'mill now. Finish here, out to gig so nowt from me until tomorrow. But, looks good, feels good, well built and nice acoustically. Hiram will no doubt do a great review tomorrow.
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Not quite as Shell Pink as you would think, but gloriously light
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[quote name='Les' timestamp='1467363959' post='3083069'] There must be something wrong with my laptop screen here Karl, for a moment I thought YOU were agreeing you could be happy with one bass. you've practically got your own facebook shop [/quote] One may be a tad fickle
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PLEASE SOMEBODY....................link to whatever happened in Milwaukee, I missed that thread and can't find it. It's keeping me awake at night
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I'm in hiding
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[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1467317007' post='3082854'] I know this is heresy, but you can be totally happy with ONE bass. I had just one bass from 1976 right up until I joined this forum six years ago and was perfectly content. Then of course everything went completely crazy apeshit bananas hat-stand. If you select 'the one bass' that will do everything you need - and stay off the internet, you'll be fine. [/quote] What he said (in a rare lucid moment)
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[quote name='quinlan' timestamp='1467314671' post='3082817'] Hi guys, Going to my favorite shop yesterday... find a new fender mex roadworn shell pink relic, wtf !!! ... ask to try her... and 1h later... my bank account was little bit lighter.... pick it tomorow.... cant wait.... [/quote] Nice one [quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1467315099' post='3082825'] It depends what time DPD arrive, but I will certainly try and do the photos if they get here earlier enough - and weigh the bugger! I have a gig to get out to late afternoon, so fingers crossed. [/quote] I'm the same, get there and set up before the Wales game, play after it. Just what I chuffin need on a [s]NBD[/s] Friday
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[quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1467302071' post='3082697'] That makes two of us then :-) Ooh! Collectable too! Yes, I noticed that. Is that a result of Sterling be so rubbish at the moment? [/quote] Yes, guess it's the exchange. Having said that, I've noticed in the past Thomann were often a little more expensive on Fenders. Warren, I do hope you are going to do the NBD photos and reviews, cos I'm crap at that stuff (esp photos ). Your public awaits with baited discreet trousers
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[quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1467293086' post='3082595'] I've just received an e-mail from Kenny's. Mine is arriving tomorrow. Karl - I blame you! [/quote] I've got the same email. I blame me Last time I looked at GAK they were "available to order". Heard THAT before! They are also describing it as a Factory Special Run Andertons had 2 left an hour ago. Thomann had them in this AM, but £60 more expensive.
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There's the rub John. There must be SOME reason they are £300 cheaper than the Mex Road Worn Jazz. And I'll bet a good bit of that equates to a heavy bass. You will know early next week
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I simply paid by card, which gets me the bass and gives me the time to sort funding Between the gig money I have, the gig money before my bill is due, and putting up a "tribute" bass on Facebook, I MIGHT get away without selling my Clayton Jazz
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Everone's a comedian Well done Gareth. Photos and report down to you (phew !)
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You're in a queue Martyn, the Wigan Bass Massive (well, Damon, Paul and Mark) are already wanting a go
