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Al Krow

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31 minutes ago, Al Krow said:

But there again some folk are willing to pay extra for their basses to look like beaten up cra*p ("relic'd" I think they're called), so they can pretend to be 'cool', but each to their own eh? 😛

I was certainly taken with that particular 5 string... was lovely...

Thats me on both counts, I like both..relic’d and bling 🤩🤩

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Just got a battery for my scales...

weighed all the bb’s.

bb1100s Sunburst 1987 - 8.8lbs

bb1100s White 1988 - 9.2lbs

bb414 Orange 2000’s - 9.3lbs

bb300 Metallic Red 1984 - 9.8lbs

bb200 Red 1987 - 7.7lbs 

the 200 is currently awaiting further instruction from Parcelforce who managed to lose the bass twice and crack the neck in the process. 

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1 hour ago, AndyTravis said:

Keep on staring at these...434 in teal.

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2 minutes ago, AndyTravis said:

Has anyone tried a 434 yet, are they satin necks? Are they as rough feeling as the 234 I tried - felt unfinished rather than satin.

I have a 435 which is very similar. Satin neck. Doesn’t feel rough to me, but not *quite* as smooth as the back of my Sadowsky or Mk I TRB6 for example.

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19 minutes ago, therealting said:

I have a 435 which is very similar. Satin neck. Doesn’t feel rough to me, but not *quite* as smooth as the back of my Sadowsky or Mk I TRB6 for example.

Given the price differential - I'm guessing the Sadowsky is like £2k+ (?), you'd kinda hope / expect a step up in finish.

19 minutes ago, bassfan said:

My 2 pence worth... don’t it do it to that lovely cream one Andy.... do what you like to the burst...I’m allergic to that finish 😂

I actually totally agree with (at least the first part of) that sentiment, Paul!

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