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If you are looking to buy a Faker, it is a good choice of make and a neck tru. I have two Aria and a Greco and have tried all sorts of others. You can tell there is a difference, even between the two Aria I have and the Greco is different again - perhaps my favourite. The only way you will know it's for you, is to have a go and have a good look around it. Some have issues with the bridge/pick-ups/truss rods etc. Jon (Bassassin) is your man. . . . what he doesn't know. . . . . Cheers.
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Mmmm. Busy again!!
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I would wait until a good one comes up in the UK - a classic 70's/80's. As well as the shipping, there will be other charges, that soon rack up. There are still good ones up for sale, on a fairly regular basis.
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[quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1441989774' post='2863626'] The reversed P setup is quite common on MIJ basses - which I believe the NJs are. Makes a lot more sense to me, and I do think the reverse Ps I've owned/played sound more tonally balanced across the strings than a standard P setup. Anyway - back on topic, I've never owned a double P bass (must be the only pickup configuration I haven't) and I really need to sort that out. There is very probably a Westone Thunder II in my future. Or a Balogh Odyssey. So much GAS... Jon. [/quote] [quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1448134064' post='2913284'] The two Aria SB-R80s (or SB-Elite IIs - same thing, AFAIK!) are Matsumoku. The Attila Balogh Odyssey is a Canadian - made rarity - Flat Eric has (at least) two - which is just plain greedy! Jon. [/quote] As you say Jon, Very Rare - still looking for another one!! Without doubt, in the last 5 - 6 years, The Most Gigged Bass!! The Double P does it for me and the Odyssey presses all the right buttons. Don't get me wrong, I still play the others - is fact my current squeeze is an Ibanez RB650 - I just love Ibanez. One of my projects next year is to to Double P and Fender Japan 70's P, which I got from here, it was call "Sid" - White with black guard - it will have two cream DiMarzio. Will keep you posted. Cheers.
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[quote name='Dom in Somerset' timestamp='1448101663' post='2913012'] Done! [/quote] Excellent! Nice job.
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How is it you guys are always playing when I can't get there!! You are doing this deliberately. . . . aren't you!!! Love Lizzy - Will get to see you at some point - have a good one. Cheers.
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[quote name='Grand Wazoo' timestamp='1446569462' post='2900410'] Yes I have mentioned about my Ibanez Roadster II before, it was a really lucky find on ebay. It's a PJ and has an infectious growl and punch, for what I paid (£190 on ebay) it came to me in a sorry state and I stripped it, polished it, removed layers of gunk and after a day of intensive care it came out like a brand new bass, the wiring loom was intact from when it was built everything under the hood was perfect. It has become one of my fav basses because it's so well seasoned it has a great sustain and a gorgeous neck. Very basic bridge bit of bent tin stile but has brass saddles and a real bone nut. The truss rod works perfectly and I have managed to achieve a near perfect compromise between action and neck tension without any string buzz. What I love about those pickups that they are Di Marzio copies and that means they have hex key adjustable twin pickup poles, which give you a great deal of adjustment towards achieving the optimal string to string volume by raising or lowering the poles accordingly. Anyone who has played it, loved it just like Dave did last week [/quote] You have an RB 650 there - In my humble opinion, one of the best passive basses. I just does what you need it to, without any fuss. Sweet.
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[quote name='Bassassin' timestamp='1446505915' post='2899975'] Ibanez Blazers, Roadsters, Roadstar IIs, Musicians etc were all made in the same factory (Fujigen Gakki), at the same time as JV, SQ, E & A - serial MIJ Fenders & Squiers. And yes - on the whole they're a bit better than the US Fender output of that era. Jon. [/quote] [quote name='White Cloud' timestamp='1446503460' post='2899943'] The Fenders of the same era are generally not quite as good as the Ibanez Roadstars IMO. [/quote] Oooo bit controvercial, if you are a lover of all things Fender but count me in as being in the Ibanez camp! I have several and they rate around the top of the list, for me. Once you have played one, you'll see what I mean. Cheers.
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Pete, Hi. I wish you all the best. I have had several friends/aquaintances who have gone through this and have lost two of them, due to it. It is not easy. As has been said above a brave post and well put. Good luck for the future. Cheers.
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I've tried to keep out of this one but here is another can of worms!! Does anyone agree with me? I have plenty to have a go at and have the benefit of being able to do a back to back (no pun intended) assement of a lot of basses (and guitars) in the same time period and this is my experience. For me, it isn't just about the weight - it's the balance and the way it hangs - where your hands fall comfortably. This is the honest truth (for me) if you choose to believe it or not. I have heavier basses that balance well which give me no trouble and yet there are some, that are lighter, that don't balance so well that cause me some discomfort, after a while. I think ergonomics/balance/posture trying to play it, have as much to do as the weight. Anyone else have the same thoughts? Cheers.
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The T-40 will fit into most standard cases. In fact, there are many early ones in that type of case. See here: [url="http://flatericbassandguitar.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/peavey-t-40-and-t-60-cases.html"]http://flatericbassandguitar.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/peavey-t-40-and-t-60-cases.html[/url] Scroll down to the bottom, to see the one I mean. If you are looking for an original case, PM me - I have an unlined case (some of them were) like the one shown. See second image down. [url="http://flatericbassandguitar.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/peavey-t-60-and-t-40-cases-part-ii.html"]http://flatericbassandguitar.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/peavey-t-60-and-t-40-cases-part-ii.html[/url] Cheers.
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[quote name='Machines' timestamp='1445507554' post='2891934'] I think I have the foam mute from the one I sold. Do you have a pic of the original FlatEric? [/quote] Yep, somewhere!! It is truly a case of where!! I'm not going to start looking for it at the mo but from memory, it was either grey or dark grey/black ish and had a peel off sticky bit, at the bottom. Sound like yours? Cheers.
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Ooooo! Yamaha BX1 meets Westone Quantum!! Sweet. Look forward to seeing it finished!! You still got the twin, you modeled on my templates? Cheers.
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[quote name='tommorichards' timestamp='1445450074' post='2891616'] Hey Eric, i remeber you said a while ago, but whats the slot in the bridge used for? I just picked up an amazing condition t40 from itsmedunc here and am just curious. [/quote] You sir, have a cracking bass there! I did a lot of gigs with that one and so did Ash. They did actually come with a foam mute. In reallity, almost all got consigned to the bin. I bought a Forty, some years back and it came with all the original goodies, including the foam, which fitted the slot perfectly. Unless you subscribe to the "bass should be felt and not heard" brigade, can't see that it would be of much use. What sort of stuff do you play? Cheers.
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Ahhh! That takes me back. . . . .
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Reading all of the above and taking note. . . . . I was lucky enough to have a Westone Rail and I agree with EssentialTension, there are (to my ear) no real sweet spots. What it did teach me was that moving it a small distance - 10 to 15mm did change the tone. In essence - near bridge, more bark - less punch. Mid position way more punch, less bark and not too much mud. Neck - no bark, some punch and lots of mud! No, I'm not talking about canine mud fighting!!
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[quote name='Annoying Twit' timestamp='1445092942' post='2888759'] Wasn't there a nicer looking Lincoln neck through bass. I haven't seen one for years, but thought there was a nicer looking model. Searching online only revealed basses that look like the Bozo bass. E.g. What are some other UK bass brands that had neck through models? I may be confusing brands. But, the Lincoln logo looks like I remembered it to be. It reminds me of some of the early Corts. I presume that Cort was copying Kawai [/quote] For what it's worth. . . . I have one of these Lincoln Basses - it's been around a bit but have a really great, deep bass tone. All who have had a go have been very surprised. As Jon said, the one listed was perhaps a little over the top on price. If anyone sees one up for sale, for the right money and you fancy somehthing different, it's worth a punt. Cheers.
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Nice Job. Great guitar - simple but very effective!!
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Real relic Fender 60's P bass £345
FlatEric replied to itsmedunc's topic in eBay - Weird and Wonderful
I know who the seller is. Bit surprised, to be honest - usually sells older high end, import Japanese stuff! Aria, Greco, Ibanez etc - been doing it for years - this is completely off the wall for him. Very confused!! -
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FlatEric replied to Bassassin's topic in eBay - Weird and Wonderful
It's an old Kay. I had a couple of these and they were pretty good. Some suffer with action issues as the bridge saddles bottom out before you get fret buzz but neither of mine had any problems. Sold them for a lot more than shown. At £45.00, you can't go wrong. Cheers. -
You could always keep the bass you have and hunt out an Ibanez RB650. Terrific basses, adjustable pole pieces (giving a precise level for each string on each pick-up, a la Di Marzio) and the blend on them is gradual - not either on or off, as some are, great neck and in my opinion, one of the best P/J basses out there. Honest!
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[quote name='karlfer' timestamp='1442388921' post='2866492'] Aren't they all? [/quote] Ha. I actually did laugh out loud! -
[quote name='itsmedunc' timestamp='1441975403' post='2863426'] Had some really nice trade offers but still undecided. I've decided to add a real price to buy and perhaps I could buy another Bass with cash if one of these sells. £500 for the Yamaha and case. £425 for the T-40 and case. Or, still up for trades... Got both of these in trades on the same day. Both are fabulous versatile pieces of kit and in very good condition. After a couple of days of deliberation, I've found that, although they are unique in their own way, they play very similarly. Hence, one has to go. Full specs of both basses are easily available online. Peavey T-40 Early eighties and probably need no introduction on here. Great condition with no faults. Has a couple if dings and scuffs but nothing serious {shown in photos). Comes with original case which is still in very good condition for it's age. Probably the most versatile bass I have ever come across. I don't know the weight as yet but it no where near the weight of a white one I owned in the 80's. Yamaha BB1024X in Caramel Again I'm sure it will need no introduction on here. I'm not sure of the age but will get onto it (same with the weight). Mint condition (I cant find any flaws) and no faults. Comes with Yamaha hard case which is padded internally. Ideally looking to trade. Fenders or JV are always good. Westone etc with thru necks and 22 frets. Will consider semi acoustics. I'm open to suggestions (basses, guitars, amps etc) really so please PM with any offers. [/quote] Unless I'm very much mistaken. . . . . this is one of my old Forty's.
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I put a recent post up on the T-40 section about a new book on Peavey but as Peavey in general, has a few fans on here, I thought I would create a new topic, for those who perhaps wouldn't drop onto the T-40 posts. http://basschat.co.uk/topic/88904-peavey-t-40-basses/page__view__findpost__p__2852868 This, for a Peavey fan, is a cracking read and although my speciality, is the "T Series" there is way more to Peavey than just that. I find it well written and although I have some way to go to finish it, it is always a pleasure to read. So, for those out there with one of the many models of Peavey, you may fancy a look. It covers Basses and Guitars - T Series, Fury, Milestone, Foundation, Patriot, Dyna-Bass, Vortex, Tracer, Generation, Razer, EVH Wolfgang and many more. Artists featured are: Roger Glover, Larry Graham, Ross Valory, Pete Sears, Dave Ellefson, Neal Schon, Mr Edward Van Halen, Rudy Sarzo, Jeff Berlin and many more. If anyone has already had a read, It would be great to know what you thought of it. Cheers.
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Can't say Ive actually seen an 800 - this is my 500 and if a very nice bass. [url="http://www.guitar-bass.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/basss-673x1024.jpg"]http://www.guitar-bass.net/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/basss-673x1024.jpg[/url] Almost all of Yamaha's output, is good stuff - mine is from 1978, so I guess this one would be from the same period. Cheers.
