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  1. franzbassist
    Having just picked up a piccolo bass that was strung ADGC, I need to open the nut slots up a bit more to accommodate EADG. I don't really want to buy a set for a one off job, and taking them to a repair shot will cost almost as much. I'm thinking of just using needle files to do the job, but if anyone NE Hampshire or Central London can lend me a set that'd be grand. I only need .037 .041 and .045. The fourth slot is fine as is. Cheers Gareth
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    SOLD
  3. franzbassist
    Better edit my kit from: Wal Mk III (spalted maple) fretted 5, Rick Turner Renaissance Bass fretted 5, Veillette Archtop Bass fretless 5, Brook Otter fretted 5 ABG to: Wal Mk III (spalted maple) fretted 5, Veillette Piccolo Bass 4, Veillette Archtop Bass fretless 5 (hopefully), Brook Otter fretted 5 ABG
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    On hold, sale pending.
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    Anyone?
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    Bump
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    [quote name='purpleblob' post='584988' date='Aug 30 2009, 10:27 AM']I keep getting drawn to view this beautiful Wal 5 string every now and again. The beech top is stunning and having a Wal myself I know how good it will sound. [/quote] Ah, that bass was made for me. Should never have sold it - how many times have I said that to myself about different basses over the years! - but at least I replaced it with another Wal....
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    I bought this wonderful little tenor guitar direct from Fylde in December last year. Tenor guitars were invented in the early C20th to facilitate the conversion of banjo players to guitar as the latter became popular. This one is tuned GDAE (low to high), so it has virtually the same range as a normal guitar, just with two less strings. It's a wonderful instrument that has just been added to the regular Fylde range. It's pretty much mint condition, Fylde having used it as a demo prior to me buying it, with just a very small nick on the front of the headstock and a couple of light pick marks that will probably polish out; I've added a strap button (supplied by Fylde) at the neck joint. I've never gigged it, just played it at home, and it's strung with Elixirs. The tone is sweet, but surprisingly loud. No pickup fitted. Comes with the original Hiscox case. Full specification can be found on the Fylde website [url="http://www.fyldeguitars.com/guitars.html"]here[/url], but it's basically cedar top, sapele back and sides with a mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard; the promotional pictures featured on the website are of the actual instrument I have for sale. Happy to post worldwide at cost. RRP is £1100 for a new one, so get one that's basically new for a little less. Only reason for selling is I'm releasing funds for my Veillette archtop.
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    PM about to be sent re. the ACG
  11. franzbassist
    Just to say Anthomp is THE MAN to deal with. If he says they're in great condition, they are.
  12. franzbassist
    [quote name='BassBod' post='548892' date='Jul 23 2009, 01:35 PM']I've got a Mo Clifton piccolo "travel" bass - five string, normal tuning but an octave up and a 24" scale.[/quote] What strings to you put on that bass?
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    Looks like I'm free that day, so count me in! Wal Mk III (spalted maple) fretted 5 Rick Turner Renaissance Bass fretted 5 Veillette Archtop Bass fretless 5 (if it's finished) Brook Otter fretted 5 ABG (just to look at mind) Probably won't bring my LMK amp or EA cabs (NL210 and CXL112) unless someone is desperate for me to do so... Cheers Gareth
  14. franzbassist
    I'd suggest Headway. They're a British company and very helpful. Quite a lot of choices on their [url="http://www.headwaymusicaudio.com/bass_acousticbassguitar.php"]website[/url]. There are other makes of course, Fishman, Duncan-Turner, B-Band etc. Gareth
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    [quote name='1976fenderhead' post='554989' date='Jul 29 2009, 12:16 PM']Thanks, will have a look. I'd like it at around 600 to 800 tops but all depends...[/quote] I suspect that Turner is an awesome fretless, and at a great price too.
  16. franzbassist
    Suspect they're not your cup of tea, but Godin's are pretty amazing too.
  17. franzbassist
    You seem pretty set on an EB2 bodyshape, so I suspect a custom build beckons. But just for info, I've just ordered an unlined fretless Veillette Archtop like this: Gareth
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    Bump
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    [quote name='BassBod' post='543520' date='Jul 17 2009, 07:54 PM']Someone buy it quick before I get all nostalgic....I really, really can't afford to![/quote] Plus the one on that. Awesome bass.
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    My first "proper" rig was one of these cabs with a Triad and SWR Basic 350 amp. Awesome tone and build quality!
  22. franzbassist
    [quote name='pete.young' post='537726' date='Jul 11 2009, 09:47 AM']"Auction end" ?[/quote] Oops, yes, also on eBay. Original message edited.
  23. franzbassist
    I bought this wonderful little tenor guitar direct from Fylde in December last year. Tenor guitars were invented in the early C20th to facilitate the conversion of banjo players to guitar as the latter became popular. This one is tuned GDAE (low to high), so it has virtually the same range as a normal guitar, just with two less strings. It's a wonderful instrument that has just been added to the regular Fylde range. It's pretty much mint condition, Fylde having used it as a demo prior to me buying it, with just a very small nick on the front of the headstock and a couple of light pick marks that will probably polish out; I've added a strap button (supplied by Fylde) at the neck joint. I've never gigged it, just played it at home, and it's strung with Elixirs. The tone is sweet, but surprisingly loud. No pickup fitted. Comes with the original Hiscox case. Full specification can be found on the Fylde website [url="http://www.fyldeguitars.com/guitars.html"]here[/url], but it's basically cedar top, sapele back and sides with a mahogany neck and rosewood fingerboard; the promotional pictures featured on the website are of the actual instrument I have for sale. Happy to post worldwide at cost. RRP is £1100 for a new one, so get one that's basically new for a little less. Only reason for selling is I've spotted a vintage Martin tenor that I [i]really[/i] want!
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    SOLD

    franzbassist replied to Gwilym's topic in Basses For Sale

    Gwil, what on earth are you thinking!? I hope the GAS is truly serious enough to warrant letting those three beauties go?
  25. franzbassist
    Breedlove and Stonebridge are two more possibilities in that price range.
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