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[quote name='dafonky' post='1048425' date='Dec 5 2010, 06:10 PM']hi all i have a very old original mark king bass, with original case....ser nr. 0004 a supernatural one, with round dot inlays ,played by mark king on different videos ( out of sight out of mind ) , and live..... [/quote] It would be great to see some pics of the mark king bass.... Best wishes Aidan

[quote name='GeeCee' post='789929' date='Mar 29 2010, 08:57 PM']Yes, it's possible. I have seen a Series II with the groove filled. Looked a bit odd as whoever did it had not tried to match the laminates, so there was a contrasting strip of wood at 90 degress to the neck laminates. I would imagine it would cost a bit though since you would be looking at a partial refin as well. Give John a call or send him an e-mail.[/quote] Thanks for your reply, sorry for not getting back sooner. I have emailed and I am just awaiting a reply, I might phone too... Best wishes, Aidan

[quote name='doctor_of_the_bass' post='584878' date='Aug 30 2009, 01:28 AM']Pickup placement - the Series I basses had the neck p/up very close to the end of the neck. The Series II Mark King basses (not the Roadie model) normally had the `funk groove' between the end of the neck and the front p/up - hence the p/ups were more closely spaced than the Series I. However, there are a number of Series II MK models out there that dont have the funk groove! There are also some Series II models with the same p/up spacing as the Series I models! Confusing eh!?[/quote] Hello, I have a 1986 Series II with the 'funk groove' but I have never particularly liked the groove, does anyone know if it would be possible to have such a thing removed/filled in, or is this a major structural thing? I like the Series II in all other ways, it plays like a dream ... Any info welcome, Aidan