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    [quote name='patch006' post='1029238' date='Nov 19 2010, 01:02 PM']I fancy putting some DR black beauties on my lovely lovely fretless. Piccys added! Has anyone used them ? will they damage my fret board? Cheapest place to get them?[/quote] Nice bass patch006 btw. Sir silddx did the strings come straight to you, or did you have to pick them up and pay duties, etc? I'm after some more fatbeams from the states, but concerned that it won't work out any cheaper in the end?? Thanks, John
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    [quote name='bubinga5' post='1028162' date='Nov 18 2010, 04:43 PM']OR...on the other hand maybe its better to be patient, and work hard to save up for it.... then again the instrument may be sold by then...?[/quote] Bubinga, I'm not sure if this is always a good reason to get into a credit agreement sir. This is undoubtedly a great guitar, but it's not the only great guitar on the planet, and there will be other great guitars in a years time, or however long it may take you to save up £800 or so. Who knows, if you did get this on credit, whether you will still have it in a years time, if you're anything like me . I think there's some legal stuff about selling things that are still on HP....someone will know here. All I'm saying is the eye can want for pretty things and can get us into all sorts of trouble. Perhaps patience is best?? As an aside, the guitar I've had for the longest is the first one I ever saved up for and bought outright.....
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    Drummer only needed now.
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    Mike bought an Aria fretless from me. Nice guy, good comms throughout and had a nice chat when he came over. Deal with confidence. Thanks, John
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    [quote name='peteb' post='1021323' date='Nov 12 2010, 12:56 PM']I'm afraid that women rarely have the stamina to maintain the long term geek factor required for long term posting on an Internet forum![/quote]
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    Dee Murray....my first love and first port of call. Kenny Passarelli...if I need fretless groove & aggression. Pierre Brock...anything needing funky fingers. There's soooo many tho', but these 3 have most influence over me.
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    [quote name='mrjollypantsjolly' post='1018921' date='Nov 10 2010, 04:07 PM']I am in my 40's and an experienced drummer of many styles. I am energetic and creative. I am interested in this band as it sound more mature. Some of my messing about player can be found on youtube under mjollypantsjolly. It is not to be taken too seriously. Sadly I have a problem making Tuedays full stop. Nonetheless I would like to express my interest. Cheers, MArtin[/quote] Ok Martin, Drop me a PM and I'll give you details of who to talk to. By the way where are you based? John
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    [quote name='Spoombung' post='1017909' date='Nov 9 2010, 06:14 PM']They're terrific basses. Was that from the kindly vmaxblues, by any chance? Congratulations if that's the case [/quote] Indeed it was. Great fella to deal with. I used to look at these when I was in my late teens, but couldn't afford them, then they changed design and I went off Ibanez basses, but liked their guitars.
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    I'm afraid I've never been an Ibby fan.......until now, when I took delivery (today) of a 30 year old Roadster. Admittedly it has an Alembic preamp in it, but the build quality is astounding. In 35 years of gigging, this is the most rock solid, comfortable, playable bass I've owned. I've gone through Status, G&L, Fender, Warwicks mostly.....no boutique's, but UK, USA and German made basses, but this made me smile from the moment I played it without even plugging it in. Huge bridge, brass nut, solid tuners, a great neck. Are the modern ones as well made as the old Jap ones? John
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    Bought an Ibby Roadster from Stuart. Great comms throughout, bass arrived in tiptop shape as described, very well wrapped (I think Stuart has shares in Gaffa tape ). Thanks again S. John
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    Grahame bought my PJ breifcase. Easy transaction, quick payment, nice guy, with good taste in amps!!. Thanks, John
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    [quote name='Marvin' post='1013416' date='Nov 5 2010, 03:32 PM']Well spotted that man. You rattle a cage Nige [/quote] I am trying to visualize "ruffling a cage" though...you'd probably do it with a feather duster when you clean the cage? I have to say this has been a very civilised thread to date. I have nothing to contribute, but have enjoyed the debate................ha that rhymes....song writing....piece of cake..............no theory applied, or required. Chris Squire....nice beard, his ricky in that Yes clip sounds like a cage being rattled to my ears.
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    [quote name='MB1' post='1011723' date='Nov 4 2010, 09:43 AM']MB1. Ive Seen this before It starts with a briefcase, then a Suitcase and before you realise it, you've become a travelling Salesman BUMP![/quote] I used to sell doors...door to door, not much business..... This has now SOLD by the way.
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    [quote name='Mikeg' post='1003751' date='Oct 28 2010, 12:54 PM']im going to see avenged sevenfold and stone sour at the plymoth pavilion. ive heard that they play trememdously load. will musicians earplugs reduce the sound quality?[/quote] ...pardon..??
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    Now for sale bump.
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    For Sale £150
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    Oh how things change so quickly here! So here for sale, is: Aria, active, 4 string fretless travel bass, with gig bag In very good condition, just doesn't get played. Is as light as anything but has a surprisingly loud deep tone. You can dial in quite a respectable upright sound too. Weight 2.0 kg (4.4 pounds) !!! Here's the spec: [url="http://www.playawayguitars.com/play_away_guitars_shop.php?itemID=617"]http://www.playawayguitars.com/play_away_g....php?itemID=617[/url] I'm in North Dorset, but am willing to travel as far as Basingstoke, Bristol, Bournemouth and (B)Exeter to do deliver.
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    Just watched it. I loved the Vaccines! Brought me back to being 16 in 1976.....The Ramones live again, fab.
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    [quote name='Dom in Somerset' post='1010011' date='Nov 2 2010, 08:26 PM']"sex on Fire"- how they laughed when I invented the asbestos condom![/quote] Is that what's on the end of your pipes??
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    [quote name='Dom in Somerset' post='1009858' date='Nov 2 2010, 06:07 PM']Not sure if I could cope with all the travelling.[/quote] Not sure they're ready for fretless wonder basses Dom, or "sex on Fire" on pipes.....I'd pay good money to hear that tho' John
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    Mates band needs a bass player (and a drummer if you know of one available). The band have their own rehearsal room, backline, own PA, stage trailer. The keyboard player runs a music shop so no shortage of equipment!! They rehearse every Tuesday night, so a level of commitment is needed. It's an established 8 piece (with drums and bass) function band. Set list includes usual suspects (KOL, Killers, Queen, etc). Gigs lined up for next year, but looking at re-vamping set, so a great time to join and have an input. Would suit an enthusiastic amateur, with a decent playing ability, who fancies getting together each week for a play and a beer. £100 in yer pocket each gig by the way. They are a real "family" unit, so no egos' please. PM me and I'll pass on details. John
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    This is now for sale. Only had this combo a couple of weeks, gigged it once. But I was so impressed I've ordered a Suitcase, which is more suited to my need for more volume. When I got this it was a little scruffy, and it had some dried mud on the drivers. But with help and advice from various members here, in particular Bill Fitzmaurice, I've cleaned them up. The combo sounds great and handles low end surprisingly well. It also sounds great with an acoustic guitar, or jazz guitar. The battery option, or powering using a car battery is useful for busking/outdoor stuff. (It doesn't come with an internal battery by the way). Would suit double bass, quiet acoustic gigs, or as a practice amp. Although it does have a line out to PA so could be used as on stage monitor. Here's the spec. [url="http://www.philjonespuresound.com/products/?id=8"]http://www.philjonespuresound.com/products/?id=8[/url] I'm based in North Dorset, but would be happy to meet up as far as Basingstoke, Bristol, Bournemouth, or Exeter. Many thanks, John
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    [quote name='bartelby' post='1006537' date='Oct 30 2010, 06:36 PM']If I had any money left after this morning I'd have it like a shot!! [/quote] Have you had a "play" yet?? These don't come up that often....sell the Ibby!
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    PM'd
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    bartelby might be after one of these Si. John
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