Sibob

Isn't it the case that it's actually quite difficult to defend one's IP in China (where Demon seem to be based), as such, it's probably not worth Darkglass' time and money to go after them.
For the sake of a few quid, i'd rather just get a used Darkglass pedal and know exactly what I'm getting.

That said, Demon FX' tagline is extremely compelling:
"Make a good product, so that everyone can use the good product"

🤡

Si

If it's not tightening up the power socket inside the enclosure (I think the nut is inside on that style), then it would be a super easy fix to replace the socket.

Just incase that changes your decision to sell.

In any case, GLWTS, very cool pedals!

Si

20 minutes ago, lawriemacmillan said:

Lakland 55-94 ('98) fretless. On request, Lakland sent me a pickguard without screw holes which is a perfect fit, and gives an appearance akin to my fretless '79 Musicman Stingray

I prefer it without the plate, but wonderful looking Lakkie regardless!

Si

Of course, there might also be discussion in what is lacking from your basic tone that makes you feel like you want an octave always-on in the first place haha.

Si

Have you spoken to Max at SFX to see if he could create a custom, variable, version of the Thumpinator?

Si

Also, forgot to mention, the feel of the back of the MV necks is fantastic, second only to my Lakland US and even then it's close. Really nice feeling finish, a joy to play!

Si

14 minutes ago, ossyrocks said:

What's the nut width on the 70's one, there's no info on the MV website? 

 

Bass Direct list the '62 at 43mm, I just wondered if the '72 was narrower? My '73 P bass is 41mm. I think I can cope with the extra 2mm though.

 

Lots of reasons ^here to just jump on one. The Fiesta Red P is under 9lbs and has £100 off because of a ding on the back of the body, which I'm sure I can live with!

 

I rarely buy new guitars. The last ones were some Custom Shop Gibsons which were being sold off at discount prices in 2018, and I bought them because they were so cheap. I sold all three for a profit later. I doubt this would be the case for this bass though.

 

Thanks for the help chaps.

Rob

I wouldn't necessarily go by the BD measurements, the MVP62 is based on a '62 spec Precision, which would have been 44.45mm nut, or 1.75".....a 'C' width nut. Annoyingly the don't list an official measurement on their website, simply an oversight I reckon.
70's spec is listed on the MV website however, at 42mm (1.625″) nut width.....a classic 'B' width nut.

I found the MVP62 very comfortable, and would have quite happily continued to play it, I've had a few other C width neck basses previously, Lakland, Fenders etc. However I do have a mild preference for that 1.6" width, my '71 P has it, my Lakland 44-PJ has it, my Serek has it, all by no design.....apparently I just gravitate to it

haha.

Si

1 hour ago, Clarky said:

As far as I am aware, BD are the only UK dealer.

 

If you search on BAssChat I am pretty sure there have been threads about them and I recall people being happy with them. Think  @Sibob had one (in firemist gold?), if memory serves me correctly.

Yes as far as I'm aware, BD are the only UK stockist for Elrick and MV (ModernVintage is a joint venture between John Files and Rob Elrick).
You could try going direct, they ship (very quickly) to the UK, which is how I get mine as I'm friendly with Rob.

I had a MVP62 in Shell Pink and it was a wonderful bass, I had to sell it, along with my Moollon P, when I bought a house in June. I wouldn't hesitate to buy another at some point though, I'm particularly interested in getting hold of one of their new 70's spec Mocha P's. 

Yeah, if you want something P orientated @ossyrocks, you can't go wrong with them I think. Highly recommended.

Si

I know it's not an ABM, but has anyone got an ANT? Are they any good? Thinking it might be a gigbag solution (Mono Classic) for small acoustic type shows in London and small rehearsals etc?!

Si

24 minutes ago, Happy Jack said:

Some years ago @Silvia Bluejay and I did a tour of the Fodera workshop in Brooklyn. Silvie wrote it up afterwards, but I can't remember where it was published.

 

They're lovely people, it's a very nice production facility, they make great basses. I had my choice of them all to noodle on for an uninterrupted hour, which I took full advantage of.

 

I could have bought one had I really wanted it, but none of the ones I played made me think I couldn't live without it, which rather surprised me. I've had basses by Alleva Coppolo and especially by Mike Lull which were far more my cup of tea.

 

My experience has always been that it's individual basses I fall for, rather than brand names or reputations. On that same New York trip I played a Warwick Jack Bruce Custom (and yes, that really did exist) which I confidently expected would be complete pants (I hate Warwicks), and it just blew me away. I also played a Fender Custom Shop Dusty Hill Precision which was just ludicrously overpriced at US$6000 or something, and Silvie had to pry it out of my hands and frogmarch me out of the shop.

 

Don't you know you never can tell ...

 

Similar experience with me, I had never tried a Fodera that I thought "Yeah I'd pay that amount of money for that bass", wonderfully built, impeccable quality etc....but just didn't light that spark for me individually..........

Until I played a Matt Garrison Standard 5 string at Bass Gear (RIP), that was an incredible instrument that I then ended up ordering, through them, from Fodera (as the shop one was already spoken for).
As it happened I was in New York about 1 month before the completion of the bass, so did a tour, had my picture taken with the nearly finished bass. Lovely people, fantastic place.

If I was well-off, I wouldn't have sold it 2 years later, but as i'm not.....it was sold in readiness for my son being born.

Oh and the Smugmug hosting site is very much Fodera's platform for hosting their various 'new born' bass photos.

Si

Just now, Duroc17 said:

Cheers Si - I’m thinking Lakland made this for John 

Probably.

They make a helluva bass! 

Si

That’s just a 44-64, but with a Darkstar/Bisonic pickup. 
You have two options:

1) Find a stock US or Skyline 44-64 and mod it yourself, Guild and Curtis Novak sell their versions of the Darkstar/BiSonic pickup.

2) Have Lakland USA build the bass for you from stock….although they may ask you to source the pickup to be sent to them.

Si

Just now, BassAgent said:

So here's a nice announcement: shortly after New Year's (hurray for mail not working after Christmas) this gorgeous machine is going to come my way:

Ooo, is that the one from Andy Baxter’s? Soooo nice! 
 

Si

On 09/12/2022 at 15:21, Chienmortbb said:

What are the benefits of these strings? They make TI's look cheap, so there must be something.

I mean, for me, partly the price is due to never needing to change them, similar to flats. When they go off, they do so in a really musical and toneful way. 
So really, you're saving money over roundwounds haha.

My experience of them has been very pleasing, I love how flexible they are, and they sound amazing on recordings and through an amp. What I will say, is that because of their very low tension, instead of finger noise, you do have to be careful of 'acoustic clatter' if you have a heavy touch. Either you have to be comfortable with adapting your approach, or already be a light-touch player. But if you can make them work for you, they're wonderful strings. Black Nylons much the same but without as much brightness, I've got a P strung with them all over the new Jocee recordings.....but unlikely to be released until 2023.

You can hear the Gold White Nylons on my active Lakland 55-01 (US Dual Coil Barts and NTMB Pre) on this track here: 

Si

Gah, could you just shave a pound off the weight? 😂

GLWTS

Si

SOLD 

Like new with box, power cable and assorted patch power cables etc. There is some velcro attached to the unit, I can remove that if needed.

"The DC5 link is a professional, small and very flat power supply for effect pedals with 5 isolated outlets. Being only 31mm high it fits under the flat Pedaltrain nano, mini, new nano+ and all metro boards. It offers voltages 9, 12 or 18V and has a total output current of 900mA. The top two switchable 9 or 12V outlets can power any two Strymon, Eventide or other two medium to high current pedals. The middle outlet in 18V setting can power one or two dirt pedals, Pigtronix, MXR or other 18V pedals. The bottom two outlets configurable to either 9 or 12V can power two or even more standard low current pedals when used with Split Flex or 3-way daisy chain Flex. In 12V setting using Stack Flex, they’ll power a 24V pedal. If needed, all 5 isolated outlets will give you 9V DC in the default position of the settings switch."

The price includes delivery in the UK.

Stock photo for now, will upload one of the actual unit this evening.

Si

16 minutes ago, TheGreek said:

IIRC didn't @Sibobhave an older one for sale a while back?

 

As @Bassassin says,  they are highly regarded.  I must try one.

 

Not me I'm afraid.

Lovely looking Precision though!

Si

Hi all,

Anyone have any interest in giving these a go?

These: https://www.labella.com/product/dt54/

I had them fitted to a bass for a few months in drop C# tuning, however the bass has been sat in my cupboard unused and is now being sold in standard tuning. As such these are cut for a 34" neck, 2+2 headstock. The strings have had a tiny bit of use at home, probably about an hours playing.
They do not have the packaging, they're just coiled up at this point.

£10 inc postage.

Cheers

Si

Now setup in standard tuning with Elrick 45-105 nickel strings.

Si

I have a DC5 and would quite like to upgrade it to the DC7, it's not really a financial priority, but I think Cioks really do have the power-bank market sewn up with regards to features and quality.

Si

I had a very similar issue with my 1971 Precision, one side of the pickup died during lockdown, just randomly (as they do):

I considered replacing the pickup and leaving the original.....well..."original". But I came to the conclusion of 'why leave something original if it's ultimately useless'. 

So I had Aaron Armstrong rewind it to vintage spec, cost was around half of a new pickup (as only one side needed doing), if the other coil also needs rewinding, you're looking at a similar cost to a new pickup.

I would highly highly recommend Aaron Armstrong.

Si

Bless ‘em, the wheels really fell off when they started talking about scale length 😅

Si

On 07/12/2022 at 10:36, BigRedX said:

I know Fodera bang on about how they are based in NYC when in fact they are down by the docks in Brooklyn...

To be fair, if you Google Fodera, the first site that comes up is there's and in the title it says "Handmade In Brooklyn".

Si

Fantastic drive pedal, I still have the prototype that Tom and I devised, can't say that it's going anywhere!

Si

On 05/12/2022 at 00:00, DGBass said:

Something I've been restoring recently and haven't yet had the chance to gig. A cupboard find that had been locked away for over ten years and had a few issues due to lack of use. It's now fully restored, fully operational and pretty much mint condition. The EVO500 amp head is quite unique for amps of this vintage. Its UK built as are the ABM Mini cabs and they all have consecutive serial numbers. The amp has the old school EVO 500 front panel but has the newer EVOII rear panel with a speakon jack. The power section has the later bipolar 500 watt output stage and not the earlier 400 watt mosfet board. All the dates check out as November 2002. Looking forward to trying it out at a gig.

This was the exact rig I rocked for a number of years, probably mid-2000's to early 2010's....something like that?!
Even down to the UK built aspect of all three.  
I found the head to be a delight, albeit large and heavy. The cabs were fine as a pair, but I personally found them to be lacking individually (on a gig that is), it certainly taught me that rear-ported is not for me.

Si