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  1. franzbassist
    I've been blown away by these strings: the articulation is amazing and the tension just the right side of medium to be so playable. This is a 4 string set by mistake, so cheaper to sell them in the UK than send them back to Italy for exchange. Brand new in sealed bag. Synthesis strings have a double winding in nickel and steel, which apparenlty gives them a richer sound by combining the brilliance of steel with the depth, sustain and warmth of nickel. They do sound damn good! Set 4 strings MEDIUM nickel plated steel .045 - .105
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    MIke and I just keep on trading! He's a legend. Deal with total confidence!
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    Don't worry! They have a synthetic core which stretches so they do take a while to settle, but once they do they are rock solid. Mine took about a day to settle, just keep tuning them up to pitch and they'll be fine.
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    You can absolutely do it yourself. It's just a matter of unscrewing the 5 screws, swapping over, and screwing them back down again.
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    I have always loved La Bella nylons on my fretless basses, the tension is lovley and they can sustain for days with the right set up. Black ones are good if you like a darker tone, whereas the white ones have a brighter top end. However, I recently tried a set of the new Galli Synthesis flats, whch have a synthetic core, and they are just incredible. My new favourite fretless string without a doubt. If I was still using rounds on a fretless I always had good experiences with DR Sunbeams and Elixirs.
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    Agreed, these are terrific basses, and perfect for pimping up to personal taste, as I did with mine here.
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    The excellent little Ashdown Tonepocket with tote bag, UK power supply, mini-jack to mini-jack and USB to mini-SUB connectors, plus stick-on belt clip. Never been out of the house. Excellent condition. £80 posted using 2nd class Recorded Delivery. Thanks for looking.
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    If only it was unlined....
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    I like the Rotosound .96mm triangle picks for bass, as and when required.
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    Sold some pots to Steff. Very smooth deal.
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    Designed to be an all-in-one showcase of what Heistercamp can do, this is a classic guitar strap in black leather. Full grain vegetable tanned leather Uses a 'slider buckle' for adjustment Adjustable length: 30" - 58" (76cm - 147cm) Strap Lock - Unique design allows secure, unaided attachment to the guitar Cable Tidy - Built-in, optional and easy-to-use cable tidy loop This strap has had light use. These are £39 new, but this is £25 posted.
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    I love La Bella white nylon flats, the tension is low and they sustain for days. Also recently discovered the new Galli synthesis flats, which have a synthetic core, they are a class above anything else I've played.
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    Selling my son's rather lovely Pearl Export "bop "compact kit. This has been gigged 2 or 3 times at most, so condition is excellent. Shells 18" bass drum 14" floor tom 12" tom 13x5" snare and stand All in Jet Black and Mapex soft bags. Hardware Pearl tom mount Pearl boom stand (bass drum mount) Mapex throne Mapex snare stand Mapex hi hat stand Mapex cymbal stand Mapex boom cymbal stand Dixon double bass drum pedal Cowbell(!) Cymbal stacker I'll be selling the Paise cymbal set in another ad. Please note that the Mono bag in the pictures is NOT included in the sale.
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    That was me, and yes I had the bass converted to fretless by Brook Guitars. They did a fabulous job, and this is a very good bass. The former, they are on the "fret". It's a right proper slab of ebony on this bass.
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    Three new and five used CTS pots. I’ve written down the details for each on the postits. Note that the figures in brackets are the actual resistance values of each pot. £6 each for the new ones, £4 each for the used ones. Postage is extra according to quantity ordered. Or buy them all for £35 posted.
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    I'm afraid not, sorry.
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    Perfect fit for MIM P Bass and, I understand, current US Standard model. One is mint green and the other is black (both are three ply). Both are 13 hole versions. New and unused, still with protective film on the front. £15 each or £28 the pair, posted 2nd class Recorded.
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    Beech can provide great facings, for example on this Wal I had made many moons ago.
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    Well, if nothing else this thread has highlighted that the world would be a boring place if we all liked the same things!
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    I didn't buy the bass new. Even with the new parts it came in at well under the cost of a new stock Player Series P
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    I think D5 is the cleaner and the first choice. F5 the lubricant.
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    I think that would make it too vanilla for my tastes Mick!
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    It's weighs twice as much as the standard bridge. It's a really excellent lump of metal. You can also change the brass inserts for steel if you want more attack (not included though) , and Hipshot supply two spare brass ones as well so you can vary the height to personal taste.
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    It looks worse than it is in that picture. Here’s a better angle.
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    Some more thoughts after a few days playing - I love these strings! The flats are the smoothest I've ever used and have little to no stickiness. The synthetic core to the string means that they are pretty low tension for a flat and can be strung through the body of a bass no problem, as indeed they are on my Franz. They could be the perfect flat. The rounds feel lighter than a 45 set: the winding is done with a very fine wire (so virtually no noise when sliding) which could be something to do with it. The rounds are also really defined and clear. Both sets just feel so good under the fingers. Amplified, they sound really good. The flats are warm but with good definition, while the rounds are punchy and articulate all the way down to the low B. I am really impressed with these strings.
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