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mr zed

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  1. Well, close call today. Contacted a seller on here about a pedal that went up for sale but I was pipped at the post by another purchaser. Phew - still in!
  2. Looks great in Olympic White but I would consider changing the black plate for tort 👍
  3. Still in - why do I read this thread then go straight to the basses for sale section???
  4. Yep - I’ll have another go this year. 2nd time lucky! Already got more than I need so should be easy.
  5. Active bass? If so, is the battery on its way out?
  6. This is the second time I’ve posted on this page. The first was back in 2020 where I purchased what has become my ‘go-to’ bass (Sadowsky Metro Will Lee) and now I have just received a Shiftline Olympic mk111 valve pre. The Sadowsky sounded ace before but now it sounds ace with bells on. Once again, quick delivery, well packaged, great communication. This could become a habit!
  7. Just bought a Levys strap from Lawrie - excellent transaction with good, timely communication. The strap is in great condition. All good and highly recommended. Thanks Lawrie.
  8. For years I used the green Tortex picks (0.88mm) which sound great and suit some of the more upfront and aggressive stuff I play - then a mate gave me one of these to try suggesting they get about as close to a finger style tone as it’s possible to get with a pick. Took a bit of getting used to but yep, the tone is definitely there. Horses for courses, I use both for different styles of playing, as well as fingers of course.
  9. Just bought a Cali 76 compact bass compressor from Chris. Great communication throughout. The packaging was bombproof and the pedal is in excellent condition. No issues and I wouldn’t hesitate in dealing with him again. Highly recommend. Cheers Chris.
  10. Nothing to add that hasn't already been said. A hugely enjoyable afternoon where I met some great people and enjoyed listening to some great music. The afternoon went without a single hitch. Everyone turned up at the right time, brought the gear they said they would bring and there were no equipment failures Even the beer was to top quality. This is what happens when bassists organise things!
  11. @Dankologyi’m 5’6” and I have Fender Precisions & Jazz’s (4 and 5 string). I also have small bodied Sadowsky’s and a Ric 4003S. All feel good to me but I’m aware that the Fenders look bigger on me than the Sadowsky’s and the Ric. It used to bother me but I’m now at the age where I don’t give a stinky poo. The 4003S looks smaller than the regular 4003 due to the lack of binding on the body and the contouring. Maybe something to consider. I believe we’re both playing on the same bill with our respective bands on Sunday 26th June in Blackburn. I’ll bring the Ric along if you like for you to try it out.
  12. Hi Andy, my lot are up for this if it's still available. I'll send you a PM. Cheers.
  13. Toilet (seat) humour 🤔
  14. Earlpilanz on eBay. He had already made them for the metroline mv4 and the sizing is exact even the holes lined up. Highly recommended. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pickguards-for-various-bass-models-NEW-many-brand-model-pickup-colour-options-/114490584526?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0
  15. As @eadhas pointed out, I went to have a look and a play of his RSD fretless and I was extremely impressed. So much so that I bought one myself. I don't like black basses as a rule but the black sparkle on this works very well. The fit and finish is really good and the hardware is also quality. I don't feel the need to change the tuners or bridge. I will change out the pre-amp for an East deluxe as @eadhas done as that is a worthwhile exercise. I really don't like the string tree so I will replace that with a hipshot unit - £15 delivered from Bass Direct and the red tort pickguard really cheapens the look IMO. A bwb replacement is a great shout and finishes off the bass nicely. This is something I have done and it cost less than £30.
  16. Fate would say that it is. Either way, it’s an amazing looking bass, in great condition and Brian is an absolute Gent. With all that’s wrong in the world at the moment, these little victories are so important.
  17. Yep - got to spend an hour or so playing EAD's Sadowsky fretless (thanks mate). Very impressed indeed. Well finished, well set up and good quality components used throughout. It worked really well with the Thomastik Jazz flats that were fitted and also the East pre-amp. These are good upgrades to a really nice bass. Enjoyed it so much that after a couple of weeks deliberation, my finger may have accidentally slipped on the computer and I've ordered one for myself. Also took advantage of free delivery to bung in a set of the aforementioned flats. Should land next week!
  18. This is fate - I was playing my Ric at a rehearsal last Wednesday and thinking that my Sadowsky just fitted in with the mix better than the 4003s and I should really think about selling. I don’t do Facebook and really don’t like eBay or Gumtree etc. I have just renewed my marketplace subscription!
  19. I have found the Zero Mod thumbrest to be discrete and works well for fingerstyle. I have the 4003S for the contoured body which I find really comfortable.
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  21. I'm very well thanks - hope you're keeping well. That is a very kind offer that I'm very happy to take you up on. It would be good to catch up again. I'll drop you a pm and we can get something arranged. Nice one!
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