doctor_of_the_bass Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 Thats a really sweet bass Steve - it plays very nicely too! I'm in a dilemma right now - I'm really in love with the MK-II - what am I to sell to fund one?!?!! Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgh Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 [quote name='doctor_of_the_bass' post='321230' date='Nov 3 2008, 07:28 PM']Thats a really sweet bass Steve - it plays very nicely too! I'm in a dilemma right now - I'm really in love with the MK-II - what am I to sell to fund one?!?!! Nick[/quote] Why thank you Nick ! I'm looking at the MK-II also, they sounded brill at the recent shows, I'm sure you could find something to sell !? Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted November 3, 2008 Author Share Posted November 3, 2008 Hi Steve, excellent looking KingBass you have there - One of the earlier ones with the three smaller black controls for the preamp. Is the top wood rosewood or cocobolo? Hey Nick, sell whatever you're not playing! Sounds like you've got to have one! I think the figured claro walnut one we played is the one to have I put my KB on sale for a day and then decided I couldn't part with it! Had a bite too, serious offer from the US! Rich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted November 3, 2008 Author Share Posted November 3, 2008 [quote]My SII classic looks a bit boring compared to some of your King basses. I've added my USA Fender Jazz fitted with Sims custom front and side led's and Badass bridge.[/quote] Not at all! My walnut S2 is my main bass! Everyone should have one And your S2 looks stunning in the aquamarine stain with black hardware! Rich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus bell Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 i cant wait to buy bass magazine to read the review of the kingbass mk-II, the misses is getting me it tomorrow, the magazine obviously i wish it were the bass , marcus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted November 4, 2008 Author Share Posted November 4, 2008 When Nick & I were at the factory on Friday Rob mentioned that he wasn't very happy with said review, but we'll see. Nick has the review bass at home with him at the moment. He's using it for demos at Music Live at the NEC next week, I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='321468' date='Nov 4 2008, 12:12 AM']When Nick & I were at the factory on Friday Rob mentioned that he wasn't very happy with said review, but we'll see. Nick has the review bass at home with him at the moment. He's using it for demos at Music Live at the NEC next week, I think.[/quote] Well, so long as the reviewers were honest and sincere, surely thats the main thing? Noone's perfect and we all live and learn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus bell Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 true true, cant wait to read it though and im sure there will be sum cool pics init too, i might go along to music live, anyone coming,,, will nick let me have a go dya reckon??? play hard and peace marcusB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor_of_the_bass Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 [quote name='marcus bell' post='321479' date='Nov 4 2008, 12:36 AM']true true, cant wait to read it though and im sure there will be sum cool pics init too, i might go along to music live, anyone coming,,, will nick let me have a go dya reckon??? play hard and peace marcusB[/quote] The idea is that the bass is going to be there for everyone to have a play; since many people have yet to see one in the flesh as it were, I suggested to Rob that it might be a good idea for me to take one to the show - since he's not doing the show, the only way to see them is a trip to the factory, so I'm kind of bridging the gap and hopefully, the bass will get some exposure! Its LEDs are superb!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus bell Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 nice one mate! i cant wait mate, what days is going to be best marcus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgh Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='321381' date='Nov 3 2008, 10:04 PM']Hi Steve, excellent looking KingBass you have there - One of the earlier ones with the three smaller black controls for the preamp. Is the top wood rosewood or cocobolo? Hey Nick, sell whatever you're not playing! Sounds like you've got to have one! I think the figured claro walnut one we played is the one to have I put my KB on sale for a day and then decided I couldn't part with it! Had a bite too, serious offer from the US! Rich.[/quote] Thanks Rich, the top is rosewood although I wouldn't mind a cocobolo one ! This is one bass I could never part with either & I understand you withdrawing your beauty from sale. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor_of_the_bass Posted November 4, 2008 Share Posted November 4, 2008 [quote name='marcus bell' post='322009' date='Nov 4 2008, 06:03 PM']nice one mate! i cant wait mate, what days is going to be best marcus[/quote] Friday might be good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgh Posted November 8, 2008 Share Posted November 8, 2008 Bit of shopping in Colchester yesterday with the purchase of a KB II ! Shown here with it's older brother, I'll have to ask Dawn if I'm the only other KB II owner at the moment other then Mr M. King ? Plays luverly A big Thank You to Dawn, Rob & Jerry yesterday for being so patient & welcoming. 4-STRING THROUGH-NECK KINGBASS ARTIST MKII USED BY MARK KING FOR THE FIRST 3 CONCERTS OF THE UK '08 TOUR CUSTOM FRONT AND SIDE BLUE LED's Book-matched figured claro walnut facing Natural maple veneer, 2-piece mahogany back High gloss lacquer 4-string woven graphite through-neck Dual-action truss-rod Standard 34" scale (864mm) fingerboard Custom 'BendWell' and ball-bearing top-nut Phenolic fingerboard, 24 frets Custom front and side BLUE LED's Gold hardware Mono-rail bridge units Custom 16.5mm string spacing Status J / J hum-cancelling pickups Status three-band E.Q. with variable midrange frequency Master volume, pickup blend control 18 volt power supply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted November 8, 2008 Author Share Posted November 8, 2008 That's stunning! Congrats - That's the one Nick & I were pictured playing the other day (earlier on in this thread). *Sniff* I wanted that one You really have snared a beautiful bass there... Dare we ask how much? Rich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus bell Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 hi dudes!!! well happy just got back from the nec, went to music live and played the kingbass mk-II what an instrument, thansk nick for letting me have a quick blast!!! ... im definately saving up for one, starting from now, still not whether to have the leds or not, umm....i think i will if your gunna do it do it properly thanks again to nick and obviously rob for building the bass its excellent, one of my favourite basses already roll on xmas and my birthday and all the paydays so i can get one of these and park it next to my jaydee heres the pics i took: firstly heres the bass on its own, looking lovely with its sw***y blue front and side leds heres me and my dad having a snap with the status (thanks nick for taking this mate): me and nick with the bass, were cool: and just me with the bass, im getting one just like this and i cant wait , note to self: start ssavin now and dont spend a penny anywhere lol... an enjoyable day was had by all, thanks marcus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor_of_the_bass Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Thanks Marcus - great to see you on the stand and nice to meet your Dad! Glad u love the bass! Congrats to Steve - I think you are the first customer - I did speak to a chap today at the show who has placed an order for one but you are in possession (sounds terrible - not meant to!) well done m8!!!! Cheers! Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgh Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 [quote name='doctor_of_the_bass' post='325495' date='Nov 9 2008, 08:43 PM']Thanks Marcus - great to see you on the stand and nice to meet your Dad! Glad u love the bass! Congrats to Steve - I think you are the first customer - I did speak to a chap today at the show who has placed an order for one but you are in possession (sounds terrible - not meant to!) well done m8!!!! Cheers! Nick[/quote] Looks like you had a good time at the NEC, shame I couldn't make it. Marcus, I wish I had your patience & didn't have a credit card, saving up is the best way though. Thanks Nick ! I must say I like being in err..possession I think the MK II has a great definitive sound. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus bell Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 yeah thanks again nick, cant wait until next year, we should have a get together sometime we be fun, and loud look forward to it mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus bell Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 i think im going to settle for a second-hand kingbass mk-I artist, must have everythign on it though. i think this as it would be a lot cheaper, and i also quite like the reading sound , thoughts/opinions am i doing the right thing? let me knowplease people marcus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 Get a Mark II version, if you settle for the Mark I you will only have to shift it on for a Mark II. I personally wouldn't bother with the led's as I think they are Mark King's own look and that'll save you £600. I'd like an ash one in Sonic Blue or Candy Apple Red. I prefer this bass to the old one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus bell Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 same here mate id prefer the new one, but want an all singing-all dancing one, and that gunna set me back nearly 3000... cant save up that much, i dont think... but i dont know??? opinions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-soar Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 £2594, or £2000 without the fairy lights. Will you use the bend well? Stanley Clarke and Mark King didn't have them back in the day and still did amazing harmonic bends and do you like the 16.5mm spacing compared to the Jaydee? I want one with 18mm spacing, no bling and a solid old school Fender colour, so mine will come in at £1900, I'm gonna order mine next year, I love the shape and the Jazz pups. I've always wanted a Status and this is the one I now want but the body IMHO is too big for all that exotic timber so a cool solid colour, maybe black, mmmm. (strokes imaginary beard). How would yours look? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted November 10, 2008 Author Share Posted November 10, 2008 [quote](strokes imaginary beard). How would yours look?[/quote] Imaginary beard? Looks real on your avatar, Steve - Is it removable? I'm going to buck the trend here & not order one. I'm going to be needing a serious jazz in the next few months, so I'm looking at Sadowsky, etc. Also very into my 6-string at the moment (playing a week of "Anything Goes" this week & the six-stringer makes easy work of some seriously nasty keys!) and seriously thinking about ordering an S2 6-er. Rich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus bell Posted November 10, 2008 Share Posted November 10, 2008 if i ordered one it would be quilted maple, with blud led's bendwell, 16.5mm string spacing, basically the dogs doo-dahs's lol... and if i buy a second hand mk-I, i wouldnt mind what colour the leds and wood were as long as it were, and artist model, through neck, 16.5mm spacing and had front plus side leds .... marcus stilll need options as its a lot of money for me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted November 10, 2008 Author Share Posted November 10, 2008 Best of luck with that, Marcus I hope you get the finances there soon! Can anyone tell me & save me a call to the Bass-Bishop of Colchester... How easy is it to get front LED's retrofitted into a through-neck Status? Rich. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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