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hiram.k.hackenbacker

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  1. hiram.k.hackenbacker
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  2. hiram.k.hackenbacker
    For sale only (I'm not interested in trades, sorry). A Lakland USA Series 44/64 'Bob Glaub' Signature P/J bass in Olympic White. Purchased from @three of this parish about 4 years ago, this is a beautiful example of a discontinued signature edition from Lakland. It's in great condition with a couple of few small marks here and there which were present when I bought it. I've highlighted the most significant one in the photos. Other marks are very difficult to photograph and so minor as to be insignificant. To my mind, they are just as a result of it being played, swirling of the pick guard etc. It's wearing flats at the moment, which I have to say, suit it very well indeed. It weighs in at 8.9lbs on my luggage scales and has a jazz type neck with a nut width a shade under 38mm. The neck is extremely comfortable and the action is medium low, being my preference. I seem to remember it was a lot lower when I received it. It comes with a Lakland tweed hard case. I'd rather not ship it, but I'm happy to have a conversation about it if you're interested in the bass. Any questions just ask away.
  3. hiram.k.hackenbacker
    From where I'm sitting, it's the lead time on the build (currently several years - if you can get a slot) combined with the high price, pitched against those who are willing to compromise on not having the definitive article and accepting something that looks like it/having a sound that's in the general ball park. It has nothing whatsoever to do with not being able to come up with an original design. It's the lure of ££££/$$$$ and nothing more. They can do one as far as I'm concerned.
  4. hiram.k.hackenbacker
    I presume Wal haven't done anything to protect their instruments shapes?
  5. hiram.k.hackenbacker
    Is it really Ticketmaster OR Oasis though? Ticketmaster say it's the 'event organiser' and not them and I wouldn't classify Oasis as that either. I'm sure they have someone else arranging it all. I just tried to source two tickets for The Corrs at The o2 for Mrs.H. Same story there. The cheapest I could find came in just under £500 for the pair with the disclaimer that the 'event organiser blah blah blah....' I love her dearly, but they can jog on at that price.
  6. hiram.k.hackenbacker
    That sounds like a Dream Theater tune 😎
  7. hiram.k.hackenbacker
    On a different note, we have been playing Rock’n’Roll Star for quite a while. Usually goes down fairly well. If proof were required that Oasis fever has gripped the country, look no further than our gig last night. RnRStar produced an off the scale reaction. Bouncing off the walls they were. Odd but not entirely unexpected. Followed it up with Don’t Look Back in Anger. Job done - re-bookings aplenty. Really must learn a few more. Cigarettes and Alcohol next I think. Yeah, I know, but give ‘em what they want I say 😎
  8. hiram.k.hackenbacker
    Event organiser has priced the ticket at ‘market value’ 🤷‍♂️
  9. hiram.k.hackenbacker
    Just thought I would log in again for a laugh. One ticket left for 30/7 at a bargain price of £489.70 (without fees).
  10. hiram.k.hackenbacker
    Yeah agreed. I've been checking my very slow progress on Ticketmaster since 9am. I finally 'got in' and saw my place number in the queue reducing only to get booted out when it was allegedly 'my turn'. I honestly cannot be ar$ed to go through any more of that nonsense. I'd rather put the £700 towards a new bass. I was trying to explain to my son about buying gig tickets back in the day. I remember travelling by train to Wembley and queuing to get to the box office window to buy tickets on multiple occasions. Yeah you could ring them, but I always had more success going in person. The phone always seemed to ring forever and never get answered or cut off. I not really bothered about going, but Mrs.H wouldn't have minded seeing them although she did baulk at the prices somewhat. I think my days of stadium gigs and large festivals are over. I was trying to think about the last stadium gig I actually enjoyed. It was a long time ago, although the Taylor Hawkins Tribute at Wembley was pretty special.
  11. hiram.k.hackenbacker
    I wonder whether Leonard Cohen singles would sound less depressing at 78rpm 😎
  12. hiram.k.hackenbacker
    I’m sure you’re right, but it doesn’t hurt to ask 😎
  13. hiram.k.hackenbacker
    ….calling @GaryDay
  14. hiram.k.hackenbacker
    Ah sorry man. Just booked my moulds to be done. Fortunately, the nearest place that accepts the ACS voucher is just 5 mins away from me. They did mention that even though they are doing the moulds very quickly, ACS now have a 5 weeks wait time once the moulds are done. Hope you get yours soon.
  15. hiram.k.hackenbacker
    Just a reminder should anyone be considering buying ACS Custom Plugs, Basschat code BASS15 will get you a 15% discount.
  16. hiram.k.hackenbacker
    Yep, we play this every gig as the last song and it’s a tricky one that you (collectively) knocked out the park 👏👏. Bit of a nightmare for the poor keys player; usually lots of button pushing going on. What does the rest of your set look like?
  17. hiram.k.hackenbacker
    ..with the ebony board tho.
  18. hiram.k.hackenbacker
    That I like!
  19. hiram.k.hackenbacker
    You didn’t recognise him? 😮
  20. hiram.k.hackenbacker
    That is damned sexy.
  21. hiram.k.hackenbacker
    Put to good use I'd say. You can't sell it now 🤣
  22. hiram.k.hackenbacker
    Oof. That’s seriously tempting mate.
  23. hiram.k.hackenbacker
    Doesn't really help the on-stage sound though.
  24. hiram.k.hackenbacker
    I'd swap a keyboard player with a heavy left hand for a loud drummer any day.
  25. hiram.k.hackenbacker
    Something has come up and I could do with moving this, so....bump.
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