FlatEric

[quote name='richrips' post='645111' date='Nov 4 2009, 11:59 AM']Hi everyone,

I've been offered an ovation magnum bass for £500.

It is natural mahogany finish, good condition and includes the hardcase. The scratchplate looks non-original (lacks writing and the outputs are furthur apart than normal...). This means either the scratchplate broke and was replaced, or the bass is a convert from magnum 2 to 1 spec (the 1 being more popular nowadays due to the stereo outputs, and passive setup instead of the mono output with the noisy, battery hungry active EQ).

Is it worth the £500 asking price? is the modification/conversion likely to affect its value to a large extent?

opinions, particularly from magnum owners etc most appreciated!

cheers,
rich[/quote]

Rich, Hi.
I have a Magnum III, dark charcoal sort of colour - I paid more than that
some time ago. I think the Magnum I's are more sought after, more of a
beefy design than the III and the IV (see pic of a III - not mine but the
same), so I would grab it.

[attachment=35706:MAAIII.jpg]
A new scratch plate shouldn't be a difficult job, if you wanted to
change it over. I found Fender UK very helpful, when I needed some bits for
my Viper - they are the Ovation people in the UK - they may be able to
put you onto an original item.

[quote name='cocco' post='644104' date='Nov 3 2009, 08:19 AM']I read somewhere that the necks on the first few years of production were made on a machine which was designed for making rifle butts, im not sure how true this is, but I love telling everyone who takes interest in my T-40 about it [/quote]

You are absolutely correct!
Hartley Peavey and Chip Todd pioneered the use of machinery
to replicate the features over and over again.
The machine developed to make rifle butts identical, could
make necks that had the same profile, time after time.
CNC machines were put to use on the other parts that were
machined, so each instrument had a consistency.
I have several T-40's and T-60's and the feel of each is the
same, with the only difference being between the early ones
(more slab bodied) and the later ones, which were more contoured.
They also laminted the necks in a way that Leo Fender later used
on his G&L range.

Check out the link below.

[url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7oCiMnvXUE&feature=channel"]Peavey Number One[/url]

Cheers.
Flat Eric.

[quote name='TheDave' post='641605' date='Oct 31 2009, 01:33 AM']I really want this but I darnt order it from Yankyland! >.<
[url="http://www.rondomusic.com/product2682.html"]http://www.rondomusic.com/product2682.html[/url][/quote]

Hi.
I have a black Urge bass, VERY GOOD nick,
rosewood board.
Can't remember the year - Mexico - plays and
sounds great. Not used it for ages - bought it
and other shorter scale basses when I injured
my hand.
I also no longer use a classic Aria TSB400.
Both of these are medium scale - 32"
I also have an Aria CSB450 but it has such a great
sound/feel to it, I shall keep that one.
The CSB300 is a good "smaller" bass but mine went
to another home.
Let me know if you are interested and I will dig them out
and take some pics.

Cheers.
Flat Eric.

[quote name='cocco' post='639515' date='Oct 28 2009, 10:06 PM']Hey guys. I've recently bought an Aria SB II Elite off a fellow BCer and am a little stumped as to what the controls do. Anyone got any ideas? Research would suggest it has the same electronics as the SB900 and SBR 80 but I'm going on what I see alone here. HELP!!!![/quote]

Hi. Excellent choice!

If it is the same as mine, the knob near the socket is the tone,
the one near the back pick-up is the volume for the back pup
and the other is the volume for the front pup.
The switches, from memory, are parallell & series.
Switched down, where I always leave mine, is series - a lot more
balls than the other setting.
You will find that the back pup appears to be weaker than the front,
so I have the front on full and bleed in some of the back for a bit more
"Bark".
Gigging with both mine, tonight.
Great stuff!!

Cheers.
Flat Eric.

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Yep, that's how mine works - gigged them both last night.
Not played them for a few months - forgotten how bright they are.
The grey one has worn in Rotosound's and I was getting shades
of Bruce Foxton!

[quote name='razze06' post='637094' date='Oct 26 2009, 05:21 PM']Pics my T-40 in action. Apologies for the bassface...[/quote]

Nice bass!
Keep 'em coming.

Cheers.
Flat Eric.

[quote name='stefboltonfc' post='637256' date='Oct 26 2009, 07:54 PM']After losing out on a MIJ (Salmon Pink) '62 Jazz Bass on eBay last night (probably to one of you evil people) due to being caught out by £1 in the last five seconds, I've decided I really need one in my life.

Would anyone be willing to sell one, or know anyone who wants to sell one, or even any local stores* that are selling one?

*Preferably NOT to be imported in from the US, or Far East - because I haven't yet got the balls and confidence to buy from abroad.

If anyone can help me with my new lust, it would be much appreciated.

Thanks!![/quote]

Hi. I have a Pink/red 62 Japan, thinking of moving it on.
It was originally from Far East Guitars.
The pic that I took some time ago, shows it more red
than it is. If you are interested, let me know.
Has a Freestyle (slightly road worn) hard case.

I have four other Japanese Jazzes and I can confirm
that they are a great instrument. I have never played
a Mexican one, so I can't match them to their quality/sound
but I do have two US and you would struggle to tell the difference
in most circumstances.
Good luck in your search - let me know if you want more pics.

Cheers.
Flat Eric.

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[quote name='cocco' post='634115' date='Oct 23 2009, 02:57 AM']Indeed i do have one of these babies and I love it dearly, I will post some pics of it when i get the chance, Im not gonna lie tho its a bit of a dog in comparison to all your fine examples. I got mine in a straight swap for a 78 p-bass, To this day I'm not sure weather it was the best or worst thing I ever did.[/quote]

The sun was out the other day!!

[attachment=35204:T_40Bass.jpg]

I also have a couple of "Well used" ones but still make a great sound.
Will get some shots of the old fellas.
Meanwhile, to keep this T-40 thing going, here's one I took the other
day. Mmm, Nice!!

Cheers.
Flat Eric

[quote name='buff' post='631690' date='Oct 20 2009, 07:18 PM']Was chatting to a bass player friend on friday night at a gig about the jag. He had one but couldnt get on with it, although he says on hindsight he didnt give it a real go. He thought his was short scale.[/quote]

I had one, Sunburst, from a Jap Fender importer. 34" Scale
Great to look at but despite trying, couldn't fall for it.
Never rehearsed or gigged with it.
Went to a new home, the guy loved it to bits!!
Horses for courses

Flat Eric

[quote name='Doctor J' post='634346' date='Oct 23 2009, 12:24 PM']I used to have vintage Fender GAS until I got a vintage Fender.[/quote]

Me too!!
I've got a '72 Jazz - a few years back I was desperate for one.
Drove 400 mile round trip, got back, plugged it in and my
first thoughts were "it's got magic in it!"
The only thing is, there are some places I daren't gig with it,
if you get what I mean!

Flat Eric.

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[quote name='OldGit' post='628089' date='Oct 16 2009, 04:48 PM']Errr some of us have very old eyes nd can't read tiny headstock lables on small pictures so ... Is it a Magimix?[/quote]

Sorry. It's a Cruiser Crafter.

I have also read in previous pages about a love for Ibanez Blazer
basses. I have two of these, with the old type straight pick-up.
These are very good. Lot's of power, equal punch from all strings,
light, easy to play. A budget bass I have gigged with. Love 'em.

Cheers.
Flat Eric.

[u]Biggest surprise on a budget bass!!!!!!!!![/u]

I have all sorts of things to play around with and every
now and then, take three or four different basses to match
one against the other, through the same lead/amp/speaker
combination.
The prize for my biggest surprise for a long time, goes to . . . . . . . . .

This!!
[attachment=34551:Cruiser.jpg]
Pic lifted from the net - mine is at
a friends.

I bought this, quite literally, for the case it came in, so I guess it cost
me about £35.00!
Anybody else got one?
A real eye opener. Whisper quiet responsive active electrics, light, great
neck, very easy to play.
I realise most will consider these to be a leaners tool/toy/un-cool/Far East
fodder but matched against things the were up to 25 times more expensive,
I was VERY shocked!
Have a laugh, get your hands on one for pennies!

Cheers.
Flat Eric.

[quote name='retroman' post='585316' date='Aug 30 2009, 07:07 PM']With an 18" cab, and an EB2, you will move moons out of orbit :brow:

Have to admit, that GS Galaxy has given me GAS! I do have a real sweet spot for semi's

Last time I visited the GS website, there was quite an interesting page on how they build the guitars.....Including using an inner tube off a dump truck to glue the figured tops on! [/quote]

I have only been part of Bass Chat for a very short time and now find that lunch has
become Bass Chat time
Whatever I search for, is found on this site - it's brilliant!
Looking a "Gordy" today, whilst munching on a sandwich and found one like mine.
I have managed to find an old pic, brightened up a bit - not that good.
If anyone is interested, I can get some up to date shots.
This is a Great Bass! Light strings, Huge tonal range and very powerful.
Compared to some of my more heavyweight gear, this is so light!!
Not played it for some time, must give it an outing.

[attachment=34452:Gordy.jpg][attachment=34453:Gordy1.jpg]

Anyone else got one??

Cheers.
Flat Eric.

[quote name='ase_one23' post='623046' date='Oct 11 2009, 12:57 PM']here's mine in action. it's a wee bit worse for wear with plenty of dings and dents, still plays and sounds great tho!!!! as you'll see it's natural body with a rosewood fingerboard, a wee bit less common i'm told.[/quote]

Great. Nice to see you in action - Rosewood is not that common - most were maple.
Any more T-40 fans out there?? Join in?? Come on, you know you want to!!!!!

[quote name='pepone2401' post='620039' date='Oct 7 2009, 10:20 PM']FENDER JAZZ BASS 1968 / SUNBURST / White Blocks Inlay /
"THE LEGEND BASS" or The bass who lived

It has lots of digs and it's really as worn out as it must be, and the sound makes cry of happiness.
When you talk about of a typical Fender Jazz Bass tone, you can take this one as an example of it.
Before I bougth it it has had a single owner since 1970 when it was bougth in a small French town.
The guy din't care of it and it was left abandoned in the cellar for more than 10 years .
This is difficult to understand to me as I'm a nostalgic person, but thanks to that I had the chance to get it.
I think that this bass isn't the kind of instrumet to get rid of, as you might came across never again.
Step by Step, I've managed to buy all the missing parts of it (Fender harshell case, Bridge and neck pickup covers
and the thumrest too... all those pieces from 1968).
I went to Porrentruy City in the Jura Swiss Canton to fetch the bass.. It was a snowy sunday... The trip was
something like a Honeymoon... lol
Please have a look to the pictures "before and after"

ALL THE PICTURES ON THIS LINK: [url="http://gs107.photobucket.com/groups/m303/ELIPYLCKWQ/?start=all"]http://gs107.photobucket.com/groups/m303/E...CKWQ/?start=all[/url]








[url="http://gs95.photobucket.com/groups/l147/DC6FO4UG9M/?action=view&current=HPIM1960.jpg"]http://gs95.photobucket.com/groups/l147/DC...nt=HPIM1960.jpg[/url]

[/quote]

Pepe, Hi.
I was me that contacted you about your T-40's - I posted a link on Gear Porn.
Great looking Jazz, I have a '72 - a thing of beauty.
You are obviously an avid collector.
Would like to see more of your gear - You show me yours and I'll show you mine!

All the best
Flat Eric

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[url="http://gs59.photobucket.com/groups/g318/87AWL13EMY/?sort=ascending?sort=ascending"]quote name='silverfoxnik' date='Sep 29 2009, 12:08 AM' post='611503']
+1

Unbelievable collection!
[/quote]

I have found another fan, one of many in Europe.

SwissFan[/url][

Flat Eric

[quote name='FlatEric' post='609807' date='Sep 27 2009, 08:33 AM']

Odyssey Bass Pics.
At last I have managed to get some shots.

I think this is about 30 years old. One of my favourites!
Sound great!!
Also shown with a couple of friends!

Flat Eric


[attachment=33577:Od1.jpg][attachment=33578:Od2.jpg][attachment=33579:OdElite.jpg][/quote]

I have found another version, as well as another pic.[attachment=34014:At_Odessey.jpg][attachment=34015:OdBass1.jpg]
How many are out there?
Does anyone know somebody who has one?

Flat Eric

[quote name='JayX' post='614113' date='Oct 1 2009, 06:59 PM']Hey guys, been a while since I've been on here.

Despite not having an active band at the moment, there's a tradition every 6 months at our local to do a 'Stars in their Eyes' night, which is undoubtedly the highlight of the year, and a bunch of us are going to do 80s stallwarts - JOURNEY. In the video for Separate Ways, he's clearly rocking a Steinberger/Hohner headless, and I'm itching at the idea of leaving the Warwick at home for the night and rocking something equally... 80s.

I saw Andy's [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=62103%5dHohner%5b/url%5d%20thread%20too%20late%20yesterday,%20and%20absolutely%20kicking%20myself..%20it%20would've%20been%20perfect.%20I've%20always%20wanted%20to%20have%20a%20second%20bass%20that%20could%20be%20used%20for%20fun%20gigs%20like%20this,%20and%20have%20always%20had%20a%20love%20for%20the%20Ibanez%20Destroyers,%20and%20basses%20with%20the%20colour/finish%20like%20%5burl=&quot;http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?VISuperSize&item=280403667918"]this[/url] (not a fan of the body shape itself mind). So open to ideas of what to go for, at a worryingly low budget (so second hand, naturally.. for authenticity and wallet reasons!) that will look the part and not suck so much it gets thrown to the back of the cupboard and never played again.

Feel free to whore your own awesome 80s axes for inspiration, and if you have something that fits the bill in my price range (really not much more than the £100 Andy wanted for his unfortunately) feel free to mention it (presumably that's allowed?)[/quote]

JOURNEY, it has to be a T-40!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
See some of these great basses on my post in Gear Porn.
Any love for T-40's?

Pic of the great man in action.
[attachment=33885:RVT_40.jpg]

Flat Eric

[quote name='Jobiebass' post='612336' date='Sep 29 2009, 06:56 PM']reminds me of this I saw at a Rush tribute band.
Its a Rick with a special made rick guitar bolted to it.
[/quote]
I now wish I had joined this thing ages ago - so much info!!

Have a look at [url="http://www.planetbravado.com/"]http://www.planetbravado.com/[/url] there are
more pics and info on this band. Looks good, may go
and check them out.

P.S I guess this may be cheating but I would just like to highlight
that I have a posting in Wanted, for a case to fit a 70's Ibanez Destroyer bass!
Any ideas would be great.
Thanks.

Flat Eric

[quote name='Mr Bassman' post='57669' date='Sep 9 2007, 11:17 AM']I bought this in the mid eighties.

According to Washburn there were only six brought into U.K.

Anyone else got one?

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While I've got the camera out. . . . . . I've got one of these!
Does it count having too many strings on the other neck?


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Flat Eric

Odyssey Bass Pics.
At last I have managed to get some shots.

I think this is about 30 years old. One of my favourites!
Sound great!!
Also shown with a couple of friends!

Flat Eric


[attachment=33577:Od1.jpg][attachment=33578:Od2.jpg][attachment=33579:OdElite.jpg]

More of Peavey's finest.

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Flat Eric

[quote name='FlatEric' post='602174' date='Sep 18 2009, 01:11 PM']Hi. Trouble with Camera. Doh!
Here is one I took some time ago.
This one has flown the nest, as I have another identical one.
How could you not love it? This Bass is 29 years old!!
Will get soom more, soon.

Cheers.
Flat Eric
[attachment=33058:Nat2.jpg][attachment=33059:Nat3.jpg][attachment=33057:Nat1.jpg][attachment=33056:N
at.jpg][/quote]

Here's another one!!
A beautiful Sunburst. This one has medium "Elite's" on it
and sounds wonderful.
Will post more, when I have the time.

Cheers.
Flat Eric
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[quote name='kingforaday' post='600156' date='Sep 16 2009, 01:18 PM']also i'd be interested to see some pics of your t40's (especially FlatEric's collection!) so get posting people![/quote]

Hi. Trouble with Camera. Doh!
Here is one I took some time ago.
This one has flown the nest, as I have another identical one.
How could you not love it? This Bass is 29 years old!!
Will get soom more, soon.

Cheers.
Flat Eric
[attachment=33058:Nat2.jpg][attachment=33059:Nat3.jpg][attachment=33057:Nat1.jpg][attachment=33056:N
at.jpg]

[quote name='kingforaday' post='600156' date='Sep 16 2009, 01:18 PM']also i'd be interested to see some pics of your t40's (especially FlatEric's collection!) so get posting people![/quote]
I will get snapping.
Cheers.
Flat Eric.

[quote name='kingforaday' post='597322' date='Sep 13 2009, 01:39 PM']yeah for me it ticks all the right boxes, the build quality is great, love the bridge and even the metal control knobs are just pure class. very very versatile sounding, a joy to play and is the kind of instrument that turns heads which (not that i'm that shallow...) is always nice!

the only downside is the weight which gets a bit much in a 3-4 hour rehearsal but all in all it's worth it![/quote]
GREAT BASSES.
These are Classics in their own right. USA built, meant to last, huge sound!
I use my T-40's 3 out of 4 gigs - many bass players come up for a better look.
Most have never seen one but after hearing it are keen to have a go.
If these had "F" "G" or "R" on the head, they would be fetching [i]big[/i] money.
I just love 'em.
It would be interesting to see how many members have one.

Cheers.
Flat Eric.