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    [quote name='razze06' post='1106464' date='Jan 28 2011, 05:12 PM']I'd like to contribute that I'm probably going to gig with my all original Ned Callan on saturday. That's its first outing since spending a lot of time being brought back up to scratch. If possible, I'll share some pics and soundclips after i'm done.[/quote] That would be really great! I have tried to find other owners but with only around 50 customs made, as well as the stuff he did for John, the only things made in any quantity were the Ned Callan Range and its been tough trying to track any of them down. Cheers.
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    I am almost at the end of the Peter Cook story. For anyone interested . . . . [url="http://flatericbassandguitar.blogspot.com/"]Peter Cook - The Outtakes.[/url] Cheers.
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    [quote name='Bassassin' post='1106378' date='Jan 28 2011, 04:26 PM']Electra Outlaw obscure? I don't fink so, matey! So obscure it's famously played by an indisputable Prog titan, and inspires both heinous modifications in surviving examples and lookey-likey custom tributes? Naaah. I've only got the one Kasuga (and it's a not-very-obscure Rick copy) but I still win. And it was one of the scabby planks with "Odyseey" scratched on the top I was after - very generous of you to offer them both! Anyway - one form my own shed: J.[/quote] Oh dear!! Until I scrolled down to this post, I thought I had pulled out my ace card! I thought "I bet he's never seen another one of these". . . . . . . . . . . and then you pull that out of the bag!! Shall we mutually agree to fold this hand and start another??!!
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    [quote name='Bassassin' post='1104822' date='Jan 27 2011, 10:39 AM']I've heard they're rubbish Eric, I only want one because the name sounds like a prog concept album... Of course, having two of the things cluttering the place up must be unbearable, I'd be doing my charitable duty by taking one off your hands! Anyway, I approve of the way this thread's heading, and it deserves an unidentified Kasuga through-neck, probably early 80s: [attachment=70142:kasuga_03.jpg] [attachment=70143:kasuga_11.jpg] And if anyone spots one of [i]these[/i], in the UK & at a sensible price... J.[/quote] Aha, this is turning out like a game of cards!! "I'll match your Kasuga, through-neck, probably early 80's and raise you with this . . . . .!" [attachment=70247:Electra.jpg] [attachment=70248:Electra1.jpg] [attachment=70249:Electra2.jpg] You would need two Kasugas to beat my Electra! Erm, it's just occured to me, you already have one, don't you? P.S - Ref your revious post. . . . . If you only want an Odyssey for the name, I've got a couple of planks that I can scratch "Odyssey" on the head . . . that'll do you then!! Usual address??
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    [quote name='Bassassin' post='1103434' date='Jan 26 2011, 12:04 PM']Ross - spotted that last night and didn't bother PMing you because of his eye-watering price. However - [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120656532460"]did you see what he paid for it in December[/url]? No idea why I never spotted that first time around, though. J.[/quote] Bugger! How did I miss that one!!
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    [quote name='Bassassin' post='1101863' date='Jan 25 2011, 11:04 AM']Aha - might have guessed that would pique your curiosity, Mr Flat! Very regrettably - not mine, this one turned up on US Ebay a couple of years ago & is only the second example I've seen. In fact it might've been the same one twice. Moving along, personally I'd say any thread called "Obscure Vintage Basses" would benefit from some Attila Balogh Odyssey action, know wot I mean, squire? J.[/quote] Aha, you mean these. . . . . [url="http://flatericbassandguitar.blogspot.com/2010/06/start-at-last.html"]Odyssey Bass[/url] [url="http://flatericbassandguitar.blogspot.com/2010/12/tale-of-odyssey-or-two.html"]Odyssey and another Odyssey[/url] [url="http://flatericbassandguitar.blogspot.com/2011/01/happy-new-year-bonne-annee-guten-rutsch.html"]Both Together!! [/url] Don't know why you are interested, Jon - these are lousy basses, impossible to play, no good live and you would not want one - so if you see another one, please let me know!! Cheers.
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    [quote name='Bassassin' post='1101572' date='Jan 24 2011, 11:17 PM']For a thread entitled "Obscure Vintage Basses" this is displaying a singular lack of obscure vintage bass content! I'll give you the Hag, sort of, but no Fender Precision, even one painted SnotBurst, in any sense qualifies as obscure! So, have an Epiphone Scroll to chew on: [attachment=69929:372d_3.JPG] Now go post something [b]interesting![/b] Jon.[/quote] Mmm, bit of a tease!! Let's see the whole thing, then!!
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    Peter Cook - Custom Guitar Builder. Next part. [url="http://&quot;%20<a%20href="http://flatericbassandguitar.blogspot.com/&quot;"%20target="_blank">http://flatericbassandguitar.blogspot.com/&quot;</a>"]Peter Cook - Custom Builds[/url] Be warned "Four Stringers" - there is Guitar and Twin Neck content, so those of a nervous nature. . . . . . . Look away now!!! Still looking for any owners/previous owners of a Peter Cook Bass or Guitar. Anyone out there?? Cheers.
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    [quote name='Bassassin' post='1089440' date='Jan 14 2011, 03:23 PM']€908 = £765. Bloody hell. That bass is a Hondo. J.[/quote] Just seen this. [size=4]CHOKE!!![/size] This is madness!! I've got 3 "Fakers" and all would be better than that!!!! I'm off to prepare the listings . . . . . . . . . Oooh, nurse - pass me a cold flannel!! Cheers.
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    [quote name='Trois6' post='1090405' date='Jan 15 2011, 01:42 PM']Hey ! I received the FlatEric's T-40 yesterday. She's absolutely beautifull and very good playable. I'm very happy with and don't regret my buy. Some pics from France ! "Merci"[/quote] Bonjour! Glad you like it - pics look very good. Let me know when you have recorded some stuff with it. Cheers. [quote name='kingforaday' post='1090421' date='Jan 15 2011, 01:55 PM']awesome! that is a stunner![/quote] Got another one, Burst - Maple - Blade, with the smaller switches, made in. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1982!!! Only teasing!! Cheers.
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    Peter Cook. Next Part - Work with Gibson, Mighty Mite and The British Music Press. [url="http://flatericbassandguitar.blogspot.com/"]Peter Cook[/url] Cheers.
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    There's More! [url="http://flatericbassandguitar.blogspot.com/"]Peter Cook Axis Bass and Guitar[/url] Cheers.
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    [quote name='senmen' post='1088430' date='Jan 13 2011, 06:49 PM']Guys, Oliver (senmen) here. I have to step in into that. Well, for us it is all clear what is going on here. Money making. Period. To me as a big JE fan and this from the heart this thing is absolutely damaging Johns heritage. As for the Deans. No comment.... I have owned and played Alembic JE Spyder 4 and 8string, my custom Alembic Dragon Wing Tears for John, my old Buzz2, a Warwick Buzzard, my actual B2 and now also my B1. And I must say: nothing beats the B1. Nothing. But spending 6,5K on that Dean Spyder. Well, for that money I would rather buy a used Alembic JE Spyder from the 2003 limited series. As for Warwick and Status: there is something that is not true. Warwick is still producing and advertising the Buzzard. He is now named JE Buzzard. What Chris said is to my knowledge not totally ok. The rights on the name John Entwistle in collaboration with musical instruments is stopped now and therefore now given to Dean. BUT: the most serious thing is that Warwick could convince the lawyers that he was the designer of the Buzzard and not JE or better said he could convince the lawyers that he did provide more design details than JE. And that is the problem. Everyone who will try to produce a Buzzard will be sued by Warwick! Therefore no go for Status even if Chris is saying no problem! As for Alembic. I talked to them yesterday as I really have a good relationship to them. They are not amused and will communicate that to Dean. But there are no existing copyrights so it might be taken as is..... Cheers Oliver[/quote] Mmm, good point. Extract from my blog - Peter Cook feature "words from the man himself" "John said he liked the T’bird body & fittings but he preferred the Precision neck – he gave me the hardware and I did the rest. When the pickups & bridges ran out I made them as well. I think there were about six Fenderbirds and 6 Explorerbirds . . ." So, in theory. . . . . . . They are "Peter Cook" "Tributes" Cheers.
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    [quote name='matski' post='1087180' date='Jan 12 2011, 08:29 PM']Roughly £475. Funnily enough the seller says it's an '83 model. Is he wrong?[/quote] Hi. Not an 83! 83 Serial numbers run from 0130xxx to 0169xxx If it was an 83, it would have Blade Pick-ups and later on, "Bat" type switches. Like this. [attachment=68661:FortyBurst4.jpg] £475!!!!!!!! I have just sold the one at the bottom of the pic, to France - delivered, for less than that! Nice bass - perhaps they are VERY rare round your way! If you want one, let me know - I am finally selling some of them off. Cheers.
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    [quote name='noelk27' post='1085081' date='Jan 11 2011, 01:11 AM']Made in Japan Aria Pro II Laser Electric Classic, 4-string, 34" (860mm) scale length, 40mm nut width, 18mm pitch. Alder body, with three-piece, bolt-on maple neck, and rosewood touchboard, with graphite nut. MB-III (P-style) and MB-JI (J-style) pickups, with volume control, tone control, three position selector switch, and phase reverse mini toggle switch. Diecast, chromed bridge and mini, enclosed tuners. Finished in black. Tried to highlight the superficial cracks in the paintwork, and chips/nicks in the finish. There's a small nick in the finish of the neck, behind the fourth fret, and the mini toggle switch is a little gritty (probably needing cleaned). Otherwise everything works as it's supposed to. £225, including postage within mainland UK. [attachment=68411:DSCF0139.JPG] [attachment=68412:DSCF0140.JPG] [attachment=68413:DSCF0142.JPG] [attachment=68414:DSCF0141.JPG] [attachment=68415:DSCF0146.JPG] [attachment=68416:DSCF0143.JPG] [attachment=68417:DSCF0144.JPG] [attachment=68419:DSCF0147.JPG] [attachment=68420:DSCF0148.JPG] [attachment=68418:DSCF0145.JPG][/quote] [quote name='noelk27' post='1087087' date='Jan 12 2011, 07:23 PM']Made in Japan, Aria Pro II SB600, dating to '85, and manufactured by Matsumoku. Centre block comprising maple and rosewood, with maple wings, and three-piece set neck, with rosewood touchboard, 860mm (34") scale length, 45mm nut width, and 16mm pitch. MB-II double coil pickup, with volume and tone controls, and phase reverse mini toggle switch. Chromed, die-cast bridge and mini, enclosed "APII" branded tuning gear, and brass nut. Finished in gloss back, with natural centre section. £275, including postage within mainland UK. In fair to good condition aesthetically for a bass that was gigged extensively. Body finish shows a number of marks, but the neck and touchboard are in excellent condition, and frets show very little wear. Pickup and electrics in full working order and all original, except for the mini toggle switch (replaced circa '98). Hardware in full working order and all original, except for the volume and tone knobs (now knurled chrome). [attachment=68580:DSCF0155.JPG] [attachment=68581:DSCF0157.JPG] [attachment=68582:DSCF0156.JPG] [attachment=68583:DSCF0158.JPG] [attachment=68584:DSCF0159.JPG] [attachment=68585:DSCF0160.JPG] [attachment=68586:DSCF0161.JPG] [attachment=68587:DSCF0162.JPG] [attachment=68595:DSCF0170.JPG] [attachment=68588:DSCF0163.JPG] [attachment=68589:DSCF0164.JPG] [attachment=68590:DSCF0165.JPG] [attachment=68591:DSCF0166.JPG] [attachment=68592:DSCF0167.JPG] [attachment=68593:DSCF0168.JPG] [attachment=68594:DSCF0169.JPG][/quote] Noel, big respect for your Aria Knowledge. I have 3 Lasers and an SB600 - Cracking basses. My Lasers are Passive and still give a big punch. Have a free bump on me.
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    [quote name='tom1946' post='1086376' date='Jan 12 2011, 08:06 AM']Anyone know what size socket fits the truss rod please? Did you find one Eric?[/quote] The inside of the socket you will need, measures 8.15mm, flat face to flat face. The OD wants to be no greater than 11.3mm. As I said, I have one you can borrow, which I will try and dig out today. Do you want that one or are you able to sort it at your end? Cheers.
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    [size=4]Rail For Sale[/size] Still got both the Rails. Anyone fancy a Westone Rail - VGC? Having a New Year change around. Cheers.
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    [quote name='FlatEric' post='1054875' date='Dec 11 2010, 12:28 PM'][size=3]You've seen the Bass, you've seen the Case Now BASS & CASE[/size] £1185.00, delivered, with the Fender moulded case.[/quote] [size=4]Edit. This is still available, if anyone fancies it. Now thought to be a 1980 or 1981 - whatever year it is in the late Seventies style. If you listen very carefully. . . . you can hear Hit me with your rythm stick, I don't like Mondays and Another Brick in The Wall, vibrating off the strings!![/size]
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    [quote name='matski' post='1085211' date='Jan 11 2011, 09:59 AM']Hello T40 fans, I know nothing about this basses and have never tried one, but I spotted one for sale here in Poland so just thought I'd post a link to the ad for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy! [url="http://allegro.pl/peavey-t40-83-rzadkosc-na-allegro-i1402648228.html"]http://allegro.pl/peavey-t40-83-rzadkosc-n...1402648228.html[/url][/quote] Hi. It's a 1980 (31 years old) "Toaster", with original case and by the look of it, very nice. I can see a price, how much is it? Cheers.
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    [quote name='gelfin' post='1086152' date='Jan 11 2011, 10:02 PM'] [/quote] Wicked!! I just love Twin Necks! What is it? Cheers.
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    [quote name='Bassassin' post='1085578' date='Jan 11 2011, 03:10 PM']Precisely - anyone who's mucked around playing Xanadu will understand! J.[/quote] When I finally make it up your way . . . . [url="http://flatericbassandguitar.blogspot.com/2010/09/reeve-twin-progtasic.html"]Step forward, Mr lee![/url] I'll bring it. . . . You play it. . . .I'll buy the beer!! Cheers.
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    As I am doing a feature on the man who made the originals, I have tried to look a these new models with an open mind. [url="http://flatericbassandguitar.blogspot.com/"]Peter Cook - FenderBirds and ExplorerBirds[/url] I think it is clear from reading the Dean promo stuff, the top man, is a fan of John and The Who. Whether it presses all the right buttons, or not - I'm not sure. I think Peter would recognise the "Cataldo", as a very close facsimilie and any others that are close to the original. BaCh is not that far off the mark but I'm not sure (myself) about the Dean. Is it as pure, raw and inspirational as the originals that Peter made for John? Discuss/Answers on a postcard! Cheers.
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    Next instalment. [url="http://flatericbassandguitar.blogspot.com/"]Peter Cook - FenderBirds and ExplorerBirds[/url] Cheers.
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    [quote name='Happy Jack' post='1079822' date='Jan 6 2011, 01:37 PM']Fancy one? Yup. Plan to buy one? Nope. Regrettably, these basses come from an era when a bass that weighed less than a Ford Cortina (preferably a Mk.II) was a mere toy, not worth the bother of strapping on. [/quote] Nice comparison - I had two MK II's, "that were many years ago, when men were men" Power Steering, Pah - how else were you supposed to get any exercise?? They are not heavy - mine isn't, balances surprisingly well - quite a bright tone, not what most people expect. Looks like a reasonable one. Cheers.
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    For someone who is almost electronically blind, can just about master all the variations on a BT500 Head and has an arsenal of pedals including an EQ and a chorus . . . . . and, erm nothing else, this is all a bit mind boggling but very interesting. I intend to educate myself and try and work my way through it. The knee bone's connected to the thigh bone, the thigh bone's connected to the hip bone. . . . . . . . . Cheers.
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