Sparky Mark
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Nice bass but that price is eye-watering! Someone could've got these two and still have nearly £8,000 left over :-
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I bought an as new Musicman StingRay Old Smoothie via the website and a phone call. Everything as promised and expected. I've bought amplification from the website too, no issues. Always call them before buying or visiting just to confirm things. I'd recommend the Gallery.
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I've owned and gigged my Warwick Thumb NT for over 30 years. Admitted, I'm not a three gigs a week player, and I've always looked after my gear very carefully, so mine is as good as new having replaced the barrel jack a little while ago.
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Gibson Memphis Custom Shop ES-335 bass
Sparky Mark replied to Sparky Mark's topic in Basses For Sale
I agree completely, it's an exceptional instrument. I imagine Gibson discontinued these simply because the vast majority of bassists won't pay for the Gibson Custom Shop build standard, so it makes the 6 string ES-335 guitars which start around £5k. -
Markbass LittleMark Blackline versus Nano.
Sparky Mark replied to JimChjones's topic in Amps and Cabs
Most Markbass amplifiers have a similar tone by virtue of a common preamplifier. The LM250 is unusual in that it is now the only class AB amplifier offered by Markbass. Some players state that they can hear a difference between the Markbass class AB and class D amplifiers. If you need a physically smaller amp then the Nano will probably be so similar you won't really notice a difference without comparing side by side. -
Gibson Memphis Custom Shop ES-335 bass
Sparky Mark replied to Sparky Mark's topic in Basses For Sale
I got hooked on that kind of aesthetic after seeing the super cool Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. -
2013 Gibson Memphis Custom Shop ES-335 bass in Vintage Sunburst. Pretty rare, they were made in 2013 and I'm not sure any more have been made since. I've owned this from new and it's unmarked other than ageing of the bridge and pickups nickel plating. Comes with certificate of authenticity, QC checklist, truss rod tool and original case. Weight: 9lbs 8oz. Price £3,250 or near offer collected from Hertford or local-ish meet up. Review with sound clips here:- https://en.audiofanzine.com/electric-fretted-bass/gibson/es-335-bass/editorial/reviews/all-ears.html Thank you for looking.
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It's possible that the pots are dated 1963 which might explain the previous advertisement. The neck date isn't the only reference point.
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I've looked more closely and edited my response above re the nut.
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Edit: does your nut look taller on the E side than mine? Maybe the nut needs some attention as well? Here's mine. Looks very similar but I have no issues with string height over frets 1 to 5. Bridge still has room for adjustment either way. Could mean your 4003 truss rod(s) need adjustment?
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Fender Custom Shop Pino Palladino Signature Precision
Sparky Mark replied to Sparky Mark's topic in Basses For Sale
I can answer that quite easily; I added the relic tugbar myself. -
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Fender Custom Shop Pino Palladino Signature Precision
Sparky Mark replied to Sparky Mark's topic in Basses For Sale
Cheers, it took me quite a few years to find one of these. Now, after 10 years ownership it's time to let someone else own the ultimate (IMO) Fender CS Precision. -
Immaculate (Relic) 2010 Fender Custom Shop Pino Palladino Signature Precision bass with original G&G tweed case, all unopened case candy, certificate, hang tag, CS toolkit and new Thomastik-Infeld flats. Weight 8.5lbs. Price £4,250 or near offer collected from Hertford or local-ish meet up. Thank you for looking.
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Do those graphs represent 60's basses only, or all vintage (30+ years old) basses?
