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Dunlop .88 Nylons for about 30 years now. They last forever, got them stashed everywhere.
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Are Stingrays the new Warwicks, price wise?
Muzz replied to stingrayPete1977's topic in Bass Guitars
I think Rays fluctuate a fair bit, no idea why - I picked up a lovely black and maple one from EBay BIN £550 a couple of years ago, which was a good deal but not a million miles away from what they were going for generally, then the s/h prices rose sharply, and they're settling back again, despite the RRPs going up and up. Warwicks, however, have been in the doldrums for years secondhand, with no sign of prices picking up (other than possibly Thumbs) and their RRPs are just mad now. Like them or not (and they are a marmite bass) the quality of instrument for the secondhand price is unbeatable. -
It's just been pointed out to me (Cheers M-Bass-M!) that Warmoth aren't making Explorer bodies any more thanks to a Gibson legal action, so this is one of a now-limited run. Probaby not all that significant, but worth a bump! -
I'm the other bloke who likes Tai Shan. All these years, I thought it was just me...
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When I'm bored or just fecking around with a bass I'll see where I can take it, or when I change strings/ string makes/gauges.
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Still more interesting offers - folk on here have some great stuff for trade - but still here...
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You can't beat honesty in advertising! Love it, I'd give it a go if I wasn't on God's side of the Pennines.
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My TV has Internet access via built-in wireless, will process input streams from at least six different connector types, will play movies, music and photos direct from MP3 in zillions of different formats and record programmes live or via schedule direct to an external hard drive. And it's about an inch and a half thick. The inability to take it down to Bert with the soldering iron and the meter to have it repaired is nothing to do with some sinister plot to build in obsolescence (not that these don't neccessarily exist) it's simply a consequence of the technology required to produce such a fantastic piece of kit. The vast increase in the reliability of the TV is demonstrated by the complete collapse in the rental industry a few decades ago. Time was when TVs cost and arm and a leg and broke down, so renting one which would be repaired or replaced when (rather than if) it went boing made sense. Kids, like adults, have always been mercurial about toys and pastimes. The difference today is the sheer amount of options available. When the extent of the toy box was a hoop and a stick, then persevering was the only way to go...and wouldn't that be fun? The 'see it buy it lose interest in it' attitude being critisied on BC of all places is pushing the boundaries of irony.
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Which cabinets do you use with your Markbass Little Mark III?
Muzz replied to lloydage's topic in Amps and Cabs
I used the Markbass 410HR and my Schroeder 1515L with mine, with a Sansamp in front of it. Great sound (and more than enough of it for a loud drummer) with either - the Schroeders don't suit every amp, but work well with the LMIII. -
Had some interesting offers, but it's still here, so....bump.
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Probably not, though it depends on the intonation-position of the saddles - I've got a Supertone, and the wrapping of the Rotosound Nickels I tried extended over the saddles on a couple of strings. The strings anchor at the back of the bridge, but they're well recessed, so it's not a great distance from string end to saddle.
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It is just me that thinks "The rig of Selrak" is the most epic name in this thread so far? Close your eyes, imagine Christopher Lee saying it...
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I am soooo tempted by this and the prospect of a project to rehouse the gubbins into something else...
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Lovely basses, the ergonomics are great (very slim fast neck, light well-shaped body) good range of tones from the Barts and active EQ, I like them a lot, but I'm off active basses, I think for good. If you're playing a Thunderbird at the moment (as in your pic) they're pretty much the opposite in every way! As always, worth trying before you buy, especially if you're buying new.
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Added lightweight cabs or amps for trade possibilities, too.
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I had a RH450 with one cab (although it was a Schroeder 2x15) and it was always loud enough. Whatever's said about the TC amps and their technical RMS output, their real-world volume is plenty. I'd say the RS212 under your 210 would sort the volume problems in the simplest and probably cheapest way. They come up s/h on here occasionally, too.
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Thanks for the compliments guys, she's definitely a head-turner. [quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1353708722' post='1877820'] Definitely. C'mon peeps, Muzz is a good guy with great gear mand far too close to me. Get this bought before I do something daft (again!). [/quote] Karl, doing daft things is 90% of the fun, mate - I've just bought an 8-string! Balance is great, no issues, the strap button position and Ultralites make all the difference. She weighs 9 1/2 lbs by my kitchen scales.
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OK, here's a reluctant one, I do like this bass a lot, but I'm so used to passive basses these days I can't get on with actives at all. It's a Warmoth body and neck, probably Ash topped with Warmoth's two-foot-deep-looking flame maple with a blackburst finish and natural masked binding. Neck is maple and rosewood, P-sized nut and matching flamed headstock. Gold Hipshot Ultralight tuners, EMG HZs with a 3-band 18v active EQ with sweepable mids. Like probably lots of us, I'd spent hours idly flicking through Warmoth's website looking at all the options, but I'd never laid hands on any of their stuff until this one came my way, and I'm knocked out by the quality. The finish is fantastic, the flame's lustrous, and the neck joint is airtight - you really have to separate the body and neck with some effort. It's never been gigged, and has only been together a matter of weeks, so there are no dings of note, just a few very small marks which gloss black always shows up. Anyway, here's the first pics, if you need any more let me know. [url="http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b585/MTM133/explorer1.jpg"]http://i1293.photobu...3/explorer1.jpg[/url] [url="http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b585/MTM133/explorer3.jpg"]http://i1293.photobu...3/explorer3.jpg[/url] [url="http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b585/MTM133/explorer2.jpg"]http://i1293.photobu...3/explorer2.jpg[/url] [url="http://i1293.photobucket.com/albums/b585/MTM133/explorer4.jpg"]http://i1293.photobu...3/explorer4.jpg[/url] SOLD Cheers.
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Sold a rack case to Gilles, easy and simple transaction, he's one of the good guys!
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Anybody know what has happened to Wizard?
Muzz replied to Phil Starr's topic in Repairs and Technical
I contacted Nordstrand at the same time, and the contrast in reply couldn't have been greater - the guys there were happy to discuss what I was after and suggest alternatives and other options. -
Anybody know what has happened to Wizard?
Muzz replied to Phil Starr's topic in Repairs and Technical
I've contacted them twice over the last few months with queries about pickups which aren't on the website, and both times I've (eventually) had one-line answers of "We don't/can't do that. Sorry." It's a shame, because I love the Wizards I've used, but they don't seem to be interested, as you say, in selling anything which isn't in stock. -
The Perfect Strap....quest over (Bear Straps Content)
Muzz replied to mingsta's topic in General Discussion
Do they all have buckles or other metalwork? The site's a bit unclear. I never go for straps that have any metal on them - it's just a scratch waiting to happen... -
That RS210's a hefty cab you've got there - my Schroeder 2x15 weighs 38lbs... Sorry, thread hijack - if the Big One is as good as the Super12 I tried recently, it'll be fantastic. -
Just bought a very nice bass from Michael. Packed a treat and posted even before the full payment had arrived - deal with him in confidence, he's one of the good guys! Thanks Michael. Muzz
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Bumpington...
