FlatEric

Hoax I have just been told. Hope so.

[quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1413365533' post='2577462'] Unless a £50 Balogh Odyssey turns up... J. [/quote] Ha! Fight you for it!! Fistycuffs at dawn!

[quote name='bassbiscuits' timestamp='1412800148' post='2572278'] The gig was absolutely AWESOME! Exceeded all my expectations, and then some. Live, with loud thudding bass and the most kick ass live drummer I've seen since Stewart Copeland on the Police tour a couple of years back, it was less 80s pop and more heavy jazz/funk and by far the tightest live band I've ever seen. [/quote] I was there too and I couldn't agree more! The whole thing was just quality from start to finish. Anyone who is going, I'm sure will have a great time. Just Brilliant!

I like the odd Peavey, or two. . . . . . .

I had a borrow of a 500w head, last week and liked it a lot. Simple controls, lots of punch. Downside - Boy is that thing heavy!!

I also have a great respect for the guitarists I have played with and am not keen on "Guitard". I understand the condition, as I have met quite a few that fall towards that catagory but I have been fortunate with the ones I have been involved with. I can come out now - I play guitar and I have respect for guitarists. . . . . in the main.

Very Nice - Very imaginative. Nice job - something a little different.

[quote name='mumra' timestamp='1409038904' post='2535617'] Thanks a lot.the 824that i used to have and now sold it was the most powerfull passive bass that i ever play with.i ll try a fender the next days to compare it [/quote] Try it with a Fender Jazz - The Precision is more powerful, generally.

Hi. If you have been used to the output of the Ibanez, the Aria will be weaker, in my experience. I have Elite II and SB900 - because of the positions of the pick-ups, the bridge one seems to be a bit weaker and the neck one, more powerful. This is normal. I think if you hadn't had the 824, you may not have thought there was an issue. Hope this helps. Cheers.

Hi. I have sent you a PM

[quote name='stevetut' timestamp='1408463317' post='2530449'] Just wanted to share pictures of my T40. I bought it last year from Ken Achard; it was presented to Ken by Hartley Peavey..... Made of magnolia, no scratchplate, figured maple neck and serial no 007. It is immaculate and apart from some setting up plays perfectly. I play it every day..... [/quote] Oh my, Oh my, Oh my!!!!! You have it! More pics from my little pile of Forty pics. You lucky, lucky. . . . . you know the rest! A truly unique Peavey. The best bit about your post. . . . . . "I play it every day" Thanks for sharing. Cheers.

[quote name='Annoying Twit' timestamp='1408035022' post='2526506'] Some pickups sound punchy and produce good note definition. Some others sound produce indistinct mud. What is the difference between passive pickups (or wiring) that make pickups of similar design (or at least form) sound so different? [/quote] I'm glad you asked that. . . . . . . always facinated me and still does! I have a term I sometimes use - "it would remove kidney stones at ten paces!" Something with a lot of Punch, Depth, Definition and Power. That is generally what I like but I do have some more mellow moments, now and again. As you said, [i]Some others sound produce indistinct mud.[/i] Thick and boomy or thin and compressed. The DiMarzio P, Greco/Early Blazer pick-up, The series used by Ibanez on the RB650 both P & J, and several others I could name, given enough time, give a lot of punch. Just a case of trying and seeing - I know many players who prefer a thicker/less defined sound - so it's horses for courses!

[quote name='Annoying Twit' timestamp='1408000909' post='2526072'] @FlatEric - there is no ebay link in your post (that I can see). Not that I'm going to be buying it, but I'd like to looksee all the same. [/quote] Sorrrreeeeeeeeeeeee! [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ARIA-PRO-2-BASS-GUITAR-FOR-SALE-/321491342487?"]http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ARIA-PRO-2-BASS-GUITAR-FOR-SALE-/321491342487?[/url] This one. It had already been posted by Alyctes - hsould have said.

If anyone is looking for a Good Bass. . . . . . Someone put me onto this, when it was first listed. I know the photo's aren't that good but - these are a seriously good bass. Back in the day, these were BIG $$$$$$$$$ Mine came with it's original hang tags. You should just be able to see £328.87. That was way back then! This is mine. [url="http://flatericbassandguitar.blogspot.co.uk/2010/09/little-more-aria.html"]http://flatericbassandguitar.blogspot.co.uk/2010/09/little-more-aria.html[/url] It has got to be worth a punt at that price, if someone is looking for a good bass. There you go, that's my tuppence worth. Cheers.

[quote name='RaNoFuNkY' timestamp='1407863853' post='2524839'] I'm the BC'er who bought this from Flat Eric! Bizarre - I literally have it on my lap whilst typing, and that Ebay auction is nothing to do with me. I love it still (I have two!) [/quote] Hiya mate. So glad you still have it. I have had thousands of hit on the article for that bass. In an around about sort of way, you are famous! So many players are interested in that bass. Hang onto it. Cheers,

[quote name='alyctes' timestamp='1407545336' post='2521757'] I've got one which I had from FlatEric (thanks mate ). I don't play it much, but I'll never sell it. What a great design, and what a great sound. Also if you run the pup back to the bridge, either rail is perfectly balanced as a carry handle [/quote] Glad you still have it. I had some fun with them - was going to keep one but decided to let go and one day make a "Tribute" but in 34" scale. One day! As you know, the tonal differences, as you slide along, are quite interesting and varied. Cheers.

Great bit of kit. I had two of these. [url="http://flatericbassandguitar.blogspot.co.uk/2010/08/on-rails.html"]http://flatericbassandguitar.blogspot.co.uk/2010/08/on-rails.html[/url] Not that common, was VERY expensive, when new and has a lot of tonal variations. Nice one.

I have been thinking about this, since this thread started and to be honest. . . . . I have no idea! Ahhhhh, the Seventies!!

[quote name='tommorichards' timestamp='1406755369' post='2514529'] I didnt even know this kinda bass existed. Im highly tempted. Anyone got any sound sample? Lookin at you flateric...... [/quote] No sound sample but I can say it is one of those basses that could take out kidney stones at ten paces! A phrase I use on the occassions that I find a bass that really KICKS. I've got RB 45's on mine, as well as my Greco 750 - Really Nice.