dunetune_jazz Posted July 21, 2009 Share Posted July 21, 2009 I have thought about selling this a number of time but when I pluged it in .... I gotzta keep it the others to follow.... Jazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 I'd whip mine out but i've already been given a caution Nice bass by the way i haven't seen many conklins on here, though i understand there are a fair few with them on talkbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunetune_jazz Posted July 22, 2009 Author Share Posted July 22, 2009 (edited) No probs I have had the cautions etc and now I have a good lawyer/Solicitor/Barrister ...I can whip it out anytime I want under section 6* Just want to see what was out there... they are ever so nicey..... [quote name='budget bassist' post='547234' date='Jul 22 2009, 03:12 AM']I'd whip mine out but i've already been given a caution Nice bass by the way i haven't seen many conklins on here, though i understand there are a fair few with them on talkbass[/quote] Edited July 22, 2009 by dunetune_jazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 we need more pics of yours! i have a bit of a thing for conklin, but they don't make a lot of 4 strings Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jobiebass Posted July 22, 2009 Share Posted July 22, 2009 Chris has a lovely one (Finbar), not sure if hes sold it yet tho, was in the for sale section before ive come on holiday. That is a lovely bass tho! I wouldnt get rid of it either! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunetune_jazz Posted July 22, 2009 Author Share Posted July 22, 2009 (edited) I think that was the natural wood job one? In 2 tone? Light maple and a dark ash if it was the one I was so close to making a move on it.... The things I could with that bass...lordy... That was very nice indeed....I dug up the details on it and they are below. I have the GT Model I think mine is a little light on the weight end .... If no one has played a Conkey... the neck for a 7 is amazing so thin. If bass builders or luithers are reading this just a quick tip and I have owned a few basses if you want a tip on how to build your neck and get it right and the spacing too take a butchers at the Conklin GT7.... The neck is so easy to play and not tiring on the hand at all like some basses I know. "That is a fact". I will upload the other photos in a bit. Conklin Sidewinder 7 string bass It has: 7 piece bolt on neck 34" scale Graphlon nut dual truss rods Seymour Duncan Basslines pickups 9v active EQ recessed Dunlop straplocks black hardware Neutrik locking input jack Conklin 'melt' top The front woods are figured Maple and Cherry, with a Purpleheart spacer, and the neck Purpleheart and Maple, with a Purpleheart fretboard. I am informed that the body wood is also Cherry. it weighs around 13 lbs. Chris has a sweet bass. [quote name='Jobiebass' post='547817' date='Jul 22 2009, 04:44 PM']Chris has a lovely one (Finbar), not sure if hes sold it yet tho, was in the for sale section before ive come on holiday. That is a lovely bass tho! I wouldnt get rid of it either![/quote] Edited July 22, 2009 by dunetune_jazz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7string Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I've had my GT7 for 8 years or so. I wish it was a little lighter on the weight side as this bass weighs a stone (literally). Bought off eBay in the States for $800. It sounds great and I found it sounded better after I had it converted to fretless (?!). The GT7's are brilliant basses and the way of getting into 7 strings. When I had the opportunity to order my Sei 7, I asked for it to be made with the same string spacing as the Conklin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guyl Posted July 24, 2009 Share Posted July 24, 2009 I owned Finbar's sidewinder from new - more than 10 years. In terms of tone, it is totally amazing. It was big and not light, but still very playable. Looks-wise it was a head-turner - stunning! If I hadn't blown all he gave me for it, I'd probably have it back today. If I ever found a conklin that was identical in sound and playability, but maybe a bit lighter with one or two less strings, I suspect I'd be looking at a "perfect bass" (for me). Has anyone here ever commissioned a new Conklin? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunetune_jazz Posted July 27, 2009 Author Share Posted July 27, 2009 I am looking at getting another Conklin a new one this time. ..... I just sold the Fretless..... Damm I miss it. Jazz [quote name='guyl' post='549726' date='Jul 24 2009, 08:23 AM']I owned Finbar's sidewinder from new - more than 10 years. In terms of tone, it is totally amazing. It was big and not light, but still very playable. Looks-wise it was a head-turner - stunning! If I hadn't blown all he gave me for it, I'd probably have it back today. If I ever found a conklin that was identical in sound and playability, but maybe a bit lighter with one or two less strings, I suspect I'd be looking at a "perfect bass" (for me). Has anyone here ever commissioned a new Conklin?[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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