Sibob

Because I'd like photos first and foremost, not a lovely conversation! Si

Hey all, I just borrowed a Clifton EUB from a friend of mine for some shows and he informed me that the pickup is "one of those ones you plug in and charge"!? A cable came in the pocket that is jack plug to mains, and he said something along the lines of "plugging it in for 30 secs charges in for around 3 hours". Is this kind of pickup ringing any bells with anyone? Anywhere I can get some more info? Cheers Si

[quote name='mistahbenn' post='686447' date='Dec 16 2009, 04:04 PM']deffo a refin though right?[/quote] Well either the guy doesn't know what he's got and it's a super rare custom colour. Or he knows what he's got and he's priced it as a refinish, which a grand is about right IF everything else is original (point about the nut noted). He hasn't even emailed me back though, I asked for neck pocket photos (for refinish clues), neck stamp photos, and serial number/neck plate photos. So either he's ignoring me or he's taking his time getting me photos lol Si

[quote name='Jean-Luc Pickguard' post='686533' date='Dec 16 2009, 05:06 PM']Ashdown probably think that their target market would be impressed by that kind of thing [/quote] You are, of course, the one who posted about it though! Si

I think a lot of it is just what people are used to in their everyday lives. A human expects something lightweight to be flimsy, our brain fills in the gaps in infomation. Im borrowing the southern compact currently and I shan't be pulling any punches with it. Two of the three gigs I'll be using it for will be loading in and out of a van, and I shall be treating it like I do my heavy Ashdowns. So we'll see, looking forward to it after my few gigs with 'The Big One' Si

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Have sent an email, we'll see what comes back Si

Also the Barfly, but neither they or the Underworld book their own gigs! It's all booked by external promoters. Best bet is to ask similar bands to you their Promoter contacts for that way! Si

[quote name='BIG.J' post='683060' date='Dec 13 2009, 03:18 PM']Thanks Si, Having paid via Paypal i did look into a dispute etc, As it's been so long there's no record of the transaction ? Cheers J.[/quote] Have you not got the email from paypal saying the payment went through? Si

Again, using Shuker as an example (other luthiers are available!), I ordered a custom neck from him. 4 months later I was on tour with it! I'd be asking for my money back in this instance, regardless of how far down the line the build is. Principle is an important thing! I'm also not one for complaining, or rushing things, but communication is extremely important in a transaction that is as personal as this! Si

[quote name='stingrayfan' post='682964' date='Dec 13 2009, 01:25 PM']After meeting Sibob in a car park in Bracknell, he's now in possession of the southern Compact. Enjoy. [/quote] It was a nice car park though! Si

From what I've been told on here, the LM-Tube isn't very grindy. The Shuttle is apparently much better at tube overdrive/grind Si

The Nash I tried at The Gallery was fantastic, nicest of the Jazzes I tried there on that particular day! Think it was a 60's model, heavily relic'ed though. Si

Will do mate! Si

Alex, do you think a Midget would make a good cab for upright bass or EUB? I'm sure you've probably discussed it before but I can't remember seeing it talked about. Or am I just falling into that "12's are the best for upright" pre-conception? haha Cheers Si

Picking up the southern Compact from stingrayfan on Sunday. Think I'll get about two electric gigs and an EUB gig with it, so should be fun! Forgot to say to m00sh that picking it up from me in Wycombe is fine if he wants it before Alien Si

It would be interesting to get some more era's of Fender pickups compared to UltraJazzes (just using the UJ's as a benchmark). Simply because I think the p'ups in my 2003 MIA Jazz are fantastic, I've already talked to Clarky about this, but I genuinely feel that they're the best pickups I've tried in ANY bass!! I've got UJ's in my Shuker/Parts jazz, but as some of you know, the neck is being repaired, so I'll have to wait to do a full comparison! Si

Ya tis an 'A' Series, and pretty cool too. Stephen mate, maybe try taking the pole pieces under the G & D strings down on the P pickup, they should be fully adjustable with an allen key! Si

[quote name='Leftbass' post='585199' date='Aug 30 2009, 03:26 PM'] Had this a few years ago. I think I created a monster. I changed the pickups( EMG 5P and J) because I felt that the originals did not cover the low B well enough it sounded awesome and I wish I never sold it on. Its in Spain somewhere I think. The colour was not one of the best finishes tho' [/quote] This looks the same as the two that I had, albeit right handed! Trans-purple 5 strings with soapbars, 4 controls (vol, blend, bass, treble) and an avtive/passive switch! Excellent basses! Si

Here's the '85 Japanese Precision that I just aquired Ex Mythste & Bassassin [url="http://img709.imageshack.us/i/fullfrontz.jpg/"][/url] Very happy with it so far, needs a setup and some new strings....trying to decide between Round or Flats! But it's my first proper P (that isn't a parts bass with a Jazz neck haha), so am looking forward to delving into it! Si