oldslapper

Old Framus ply basses are great, I'm on the look out for one all the time...you lucky, lucky..thing. There's one on Ebay at the mo' just down the road from me. Some say they are the European equivalent of Kay's...but I always thought Kay's did underwear catalogues ??? but maybe that was just a distant teenage memory.

Someone has entered the auction at the £600 starting price! These are great basses, but not worth that surely?...must be the fan wot jump and fall on it....??

Bought a pickup from John, very quick delivery and nice chap too, thanks! John

[quote name='oldslapper' post='1124265' date='Feb 11 2011, 07:48 PM']For the cost of postage, it's yours! John[/quote] This went a while back.

I'm off on a small tour abroad in May, and won't have my own trusty Markbass backline with me, and I'm not sure what I'll end up being presented with. So with this in mind, I bought a Markbass Superbooster to act as a DI pedal through a PA, or as a pedal through whatever backline I am offered. The Superbooster has the VLE & VPF controls and a "volume booster". I had thought about taking this with my Bass pod, to cover all eventualities. (I will be taking a passive bass on this tour by the way). However, I see a lot of people seem to use the Tech 21 Sansamp as a DI option. And having looked at them on line, they do seem to offer more control (ie volume, 3 band Eq, drive, etc). A bass player I played with recently came over from the States with her Sansamp, didn't bother with backline, even though I offered her a choice of Markbass, Trace, or Ampeg backline. Any comparisons, recommendations, thoughts? The Markbass pedal has not been used yet. Thanks for any assistance, John

[quote name='Doddy' post='1170986' date='Mar 21 2011, 05:59 PM']Not really....it took about three seconds to find his last cover story in Bass Player [/quote] Must admit Doddy you had me picturing you in an anorak there!

[quote name='The Bass Doc' post='1170790' date='Mar 21 2011, 03:48 PM']The connections are with me (Howard), Jim Cairnes, and Overwater, so I suggest it's a Howjiwatermercallit Custom Six. [/quote] mmmmm..? annuzzer interezting expereemint Herr Doktor!

Thought about taking neck off and putting both body, neck, strings and gigbag in hand luggage?? Just a thought?

Sexist nonsense ...what about 'er bass???

Whatever way you look at it, it's a nice bass...enjoy!

Daf bought a pickup and preamp from me. Quick payment and a gentleman throughout, top man!

[quote name='BigRedX' post='1152310' date='Mar 7 2011, 10:46 AM'][url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=124482"]It's been discussed before[/url][/quote] I was exchanging messages with the original seller who had it made by a guy at the Overwater factory. I bid £200, and someone won it for £220 I think, and he lives near me! Pretty gutted I missed out.

Bob, happy to send my schaller out to you to borrow, but will need you to tell me today so I can send it next day delivery. John

[quote name='BottomE' post='1157722' date='Mar 11 2011, 09:57 AM']Count me in - i can try and support if you like? I have some contacts in music shops and venues around Bournemouth and Poole.[/quote] Will take you up on that Jerry thanks. When we've confirmed a date I'll call you for a chat. John

Nice replies chaps, I'll get booking some dates in. ....Stevie. I think you need to get your priorities right....Bahamas Schpamas! Let's face it where else would you get the opportunity to hear a drum'n'bass'n'uilleannpipes improv jam?? answer that and stay fashionable Neil!