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Let my voice join the chorus praising Happy Jack's mercantile excellence. Yay! Go Jack! Bought a gig bag from me, paid promptly and communicated throughout. No messing about at all.
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Fender Bass / Guitar Strap
Sharkfinger replied to Sharkfinger's topic in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale
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Actually, if there's one thing I'm not keen on it's the gloss finish on the back of the neck. Gets a bit sticky. Anyone got any advice on this point? Seem to remember someone saying some wire wool will take the shine off but not remove the protection of the finish.
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[quote name='Paul S' post='1151509' date='Mar 6 2011, 03:05 PM']Pics are obligatory at this point [/quote] Perhaps, if I remember to do it.
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The verdict: all the flavour, half the calories! It's a keeper. Honestly, with the right settings I'm hard pushed to tell the difference between this and the 'real' precision.
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[s]Unbranded padded soft bass case which has one large square and two narrow pockets on the front (suitable for straps, cables, etc). Handle and shoulder straps. [b]£12.50[/b][/s] SOLD Fender guitar strap. [b]£8 Including postage.[/b] If bought together will do a deal on postage, naturally. Both are new and were included when I recently bought a bass. * Edit: soft case gone.
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[quote name='TransistorBassMan' post='1137105' date='Feb 22 2011, 02:00 PM']I bought this brand new in 1995 and it's been my number one bass ever since. Never had a problem with pickups or batteries. In fact the only things on it that aren't original are the straplocks. I find it easy to play and very versatile.[/quote] Cheers. Will keep a look out for a white one, yours looks sweet.
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[quote name='Donnyboy' post='1131319' date='Feb 17 2011, 05:43 PM']I'd suggest having a good go before doing anything rash - it does have it's own identity.[/quote] This is probably the best single bit of advice, I think. Generally, I'm getting the impression that the electronics are good and can hold their own. Which is great because I've really had enough of tinkering with basses, for the time being. Thanks everyone.
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Well, I've finally given in to my GAS and hit the button on a Fender Lyte on USA eBay. Having said that, from what I've read some people are really happy with the sound of their Lyte and some find it a bit weedy. The one I bought has the original pickups and electronics and I wondered what people's experiences of this bass were. Obviously too early to start thinking about changing the electronics but it seems like a fairly common mod on this bass. Discuss...
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** WITHDRAWN ** Ibanez SR700 Charcoal Brown - Brand New
Sharkfinger replied to Sharkfinger's topic in Basses For Sale
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** WITHDRAWN ** Ibanez SR700 Charcoal Brown - Brand New
Sharkfinger replied to Sharkfinger's topic in Basses For Sale
[quote name='Stuee' post='1122589' date='Feb 10 2011, 01:35 PM']I did say, "used to". And it's not up to the companies, these are statutory rights, so the law must have changed I guess. What length is your Comfort Strapp? Wanna sell it?[/quote] Wouldn't get enough to make it worthwhile and I like to have a spare for just about everything. Extract from [url="http://www.onlineshoppingrights.co.uk/understanding-your-basic-statutory-rights.html"]http://www.onlineshoppingrights.co.uk/unde...ory-rights.html[/url] [quote][size=2][b]Distance Selling[/b][/size] When making purchases via distance selling methods, consumers are also covered by the [b]Consumer Protection (Distance Selling) Regulations 2000[/b]. The Distance Selling Regulations bring a European Directive into UK Law. It is always worth checking whether the supplier you are purchasing from is based within the UK or EU so that you know whether your UK consumer rights will apply. Distance Selling refers to purchases made when the consumer isn't physically present to complete the contract - for instance by mail order, digital television, email or via the Internet. These regulations ensure that consumers have access to written prior information (such as final costs, contact details of the supplier, delivery arrangements and cancellation policies) before making a final purchase. Under these regulations consumers also have what is commonly referred to as a [b]7 day cooling-off period[/b]. During this time consumers may examine the goods as they would in a shop, change their mind and cancel the contract. The supplier is then expected to make a full refund within 30 days of the delivery of goods or start of the provision of the service.[/quote] I guess some companies did or still do offer an extended cooling off period longer than the minimum but looks like the legal minimum is 7 days. -
** WITHDRAWN ** Ibanez SR700 Charcoal Brown - Brand New
Sharkfinger replied to Sharkfinger's topic in Basses For Sale
[quote name='Stuee' post='1122473' date='Feb 10 2011, 11:55 AM']Mate, what a shame. I could've sworn the Distance Selling regs used to allow 14 days to return stuff :/ Have you tried a [url="http://www.bassdirect.co.uk/bass_guitar_specialists/Comfort_Strapps.html"]Comfort Strapp[/url] with it? They can make such a difference.[/quote] Nope, in this case it was 7 days. It was 14 in the past but most companies seem to have switched over to 7. Got caught out with a mobile phone recently, too. I've tried that strap (and just about every other one), yes. It's sitting at the bottom of my gig bag. This [url="http://neotechstraps.com/straps/super-strap.html"]Neotech[/url] is the best strap I've tried by far. -
Took delivery of a brand spankin' new SR700-CN last week. As soon as I took it out of the box, I was amazed by the quality and workmanship and as for looks it's absolutely stunning. However, at 8lb 7oz it's the same weight as the G&L tribute I sold to buy it! That's the trouble with distance buying, innit? Deciding to give it a fair crack of the whip, I've practice with it standing up at home and although because of the shape it hangs a bit better, after a for a couple of hours the pain in my neck came back. It sounds incredible and plays like a dream. Unfortunately, it's now been over a week since I bought it so I can't send it back for a full refund so I guess I'll just have to take a hit on it and mark it up to experience. Will not keep it on here indefinitely, as I'm sure this would go pretty quick on eBay as it's in factory fresh condition, with only a couple of hours use. The cheapest you'll find it on-line is about £560, so will offer it out at £460 + del (O.V.N.O.). Here's a stock picture and the Ibanez blurb till I take some pics tomorrow. Neck Material: 5pc Jatoba/ Bubinga Neck Type: SR4 Body: Mahogany body/ Figured Maple top Frets: Medium frets Fingerboard: Rosewood Inlay: Abalone oval inlay Bridge: Accu-Cast B20 bridge NeckPU: Bartolini® MK1-4-F BridgePU: Bartolini® MK1-4-R EQ: EQB-IIIS HW Color: Cosmo Black
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WITHDRAWN: SGC Nanyo Bass Collection 310 - Translucent Cherry
Sharkfinger replied to basskit_case's topic in Basses For Sale
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[quote name='JMT3781' post='1107790' date='Jan 30 2011, 12:50 AM']You should stick this on eBay mate where Dj's and pa types can see it.. I think you may fetch a little more from personal experience..[/quote] Thanks for the advice, I might do but thought I'd offer it here first and try and save myself the hassle of evilBay. Especially when this makes such a great bass amp! Stereo / Parallel Mode Per Channel 8Ohm @ 215 W 4Ohm @ 375 W 2Ohm @ 600 W Bridge Mono 16Ohm @ 400 W 8Ohm @ 700 W 4Ohm @ 1200 W It's worth noting that I used it almost exclusively in bridge mono mode and mostly at 4Ohms and it sounded great: no distortion or overheating.
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Bought this off of Basschat (from Finbar) Sept 2009 and have been gigging it until the end of last year when a bout of GAS [i][b]forced[/b][/i] me to buy a Trace head. I have an old (heavy) power amp that I can fall back on should I have the need or desire, so this is surplus to requirements. 1200W bridged @ 4ohm. Can be used in stereo or parallel configurations for adding more cabs. Sub 30 and 50Hz filters (low-pass) as well as clip limiting. I have an electronic version of the manual, which I can send. Has been a fantastic amp and a great compliment to my TE V-Type preamp. Bought for £250 but will accept [b]£225 inc. delivery[/b] (or a bit less if you collect). EDIT: added photos of amp. As you can see, there's minor rack rash from going in and out of rack cases but other than that in great cosmetic condition.
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Will join my voice to the praise chorus. Bought my G&L L2000 tribute. Came when arranged with no messing about. Top bloke.
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Bought this off of Aharon on here a few months ago. What I wanted was a bass that could sound like my JV precision but weight just that little bit less. It actually sounds just as good as my precision in some ways and it's more versatile. Sadly though, even at something like 8lb 10oz, it's still enough to bring out my neck pain, so it stays in its case in favour of my chambered swamp ash bass. Would not be parting with it otherwise. With that in mind, there's not a lot of point me keeping it which is sad because it seems to have been passed around a bit on this forum. I want back what I paid for it, which was [b]£350 [/b]and as it's unmarked and completely un-dinged, it's a steal. I would prefer collection but could courier at your expense. Would consider a trade for a high-quality lightweight bass. 8lbs absolute max. Particularly interested in Ibanez SR 500 and above. The electronics and pickups are the same used on the US models and the build quality is flawless. Natural Gloss over Swamp Ash and a rosewood board. Official page: [url="http://www.glguitars.com/instruments/TributeSeries/basses/L-2000/index.asp"]http://www.glguitars.com/instruments/Tribu...-2000/index.asp[/url] With apologies to Philly for re-using his photos but it's in identical condition. [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=46129"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?act=attach...st&id=46129[/url] [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=46129"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?act=attach...st&id=46129[/url] [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=46130"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?act=attach...st&id=46130[/url] [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=46131"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?act=attach...st&id=46131[/url]
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