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  1. Old Horse Murphy
    Jimmy Saville's radio show every Sunday afternoon while I was growing up while my Mum cooked Sunday lunch. No wonder I'm f*cked up....
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    I think it was the Dave Clark 5
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    Congratulations gareth- it sounds like a nice place to be at. I don't think I'm quite there yet. Most of the pieces to the puzzle are in place, but there are 1 or 2 gaps left to fill (nothing major). How long has it taken me and how much has it cost me? I dread to think. Like a lot of people though, I've actually gone for a simpler more "organic" set up than I have in the past. Now all I need to do is make sure I'm worthy of the kit I have...
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    [quote name='Rich' post='90929' date='Nov 19 2007, 04:41 PM']When you flog it (sounds like you're bound to really!), for god's sake make sure you give her a good chunk of the profits to buy herself something nice/sparkly/with heels. [/quote] The way I look at it, as long as I cover the initial outlay I'm in the clear. Anything I make on top, well.....it could go towards a deposit for something else (thanks for the ideas Old Git!!) and maybe some flowers for the Mrs!!
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    [quote name='synaesthesia' post='90925' date='Nov 19 2007, 04:31 PM']Good on you. It's a good bass, you'll get a decent return on it if you sit on it and hang on for a while. I had one of the 4 lefties ever made and sold it to a Yes collector about 5 years ago. It didn't sound any different to my 4001v63 though. Ric signature guitars hold their value, and will go for more if you have the tags etc. As I type I am selling a lefty 360/12v64 to a collector Chicago, and that is not even a signature guitar... but all I will say is I will get a good return on it despite selling it for less that what I can get if I flog it on the bay. FYI, there were 1000 4001CS 's made, and 4 were lefty. The most elusive of all signature models, and the one that fetches the best prices (averaging $10K USD) is the Susanna Hoffs model.[/quote] Thanks for the info. I always fancied the Susanna Hoffs model (in more ways than one!) It's a shame it doesn't come with the case and candy and I think I've got a really mission to find them separately from the bass. Still, in my opinion I've got the important part in my possession. I'm really looking forward to trying it out tomorrow, but if I do keep it, it will definitely have to be for using rather than keeping it safe. Because of that, I'm not sure I'll be the right person to keep this long-term. We'll see though.
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    [quote name='tauzero' post='90862' date='Nov 19 2007, 02:56 PM']It is easier to seek forgiveness than to ask for permission... [/quote] You lot are going to get me in to so much trouble at home...
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    [quote name='GreeneKing' post='90817' date='Nov 19 2007, 02:07 PM']Bugger This bass is presently being auctioned on eBay. Is this ethical? I was going to bid for it too Over 5 days to run and at least 18 bids. Peter[/quote] Sorry Peter. I didn't know it was on Ebay. I thought it was one of those "Car Boot Sale" moments where nobody else had noticed it (apart from the guy I was bidding against). I'm happy to give you first refusal if I don't get on with it.
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    [quote name='OldGit' post='90813' date='Nov 19 2007, 02:01 PM']You certainly should do a "reasonable amount" of searching to make sure it's not nicked, preferably before the deal is cold. At least call the local police station. If it is stolen property and you sell it on Ebay and the police come round and pick it up you get nothing. Zero, de nada in compensation and you probably have no come back on CC either. I think your wife may have a few words to say if that happens .....[/quote] I actually phoned the local Police station at lunchtime, as well as check on a few of the Rickenbacker forums. Nothing on any of them. I also got confirmation from CC that they had done the appropriate checks/ID verification so I'm happy with that As for my wife....she took it calmly. I think I'm in for a whole heap of trouble when I get home
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    [quote name='Machines' post='90757' date='Nov 19 2007, 12:06 PM']If you're suspicious of it you should check out some Ric forums to make sure the serial isn't listed as stolen.[/quote] I had a quick check and nothing is appearing yet. Good news!!
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    [quote name='Geddys nose' post='90755' date='Nov 19 2007, 12:03 PM']Thats a great deal Well done! I'm sure if you don't like it you will get +£2K for it quite easily, Like I said on my Crack Converter thread I wonder how much they bought it for [/quote] I've just seen your thread and agree entirely. I don't think I want to know how the previous owner came to own it either...
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    Okay, but you're all sworn to secrecy. I paid £1650 for it which I simply don't have at the moment. I've done a bit of research on it and one went recently (with case etc) for £2.9K and I've been offered £2K for it if it doesn't float my boat. I feel a bit better for getting that off my chest.
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    [quote name='Machines' post='90732' date='Nov 19 2007, 11:26 AM']Are you going to spill the beans on price ? [/quote] Let me tell my wife first....
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    [quote name='David Nimrod' post='90715' date='Nov 19 2007, 10:53 AM']This (I think) was the CC's eBay listing... Item number: 190175030190 Check under 'Completed Listings'[/quote] I must be the same one. Same shop and everything (unless they've got a production line in place!!)
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    [quote name='David Nimrod' post='90708' date='Nov 19 2007, 10:41 AM']Wow!!!!!!!!! You lucky guy ;-) This is the one on eBay, right? You lucky guy, how much? Go on, tell us ;-)[/quote] Didn't know there was one on Ebay, but I can't imagine there are too many floating around!!
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    First meeting of the week. Monday morning in Lewisham. Took me ages to get there, pissing with rain etc. Before I went in to my meeting, I decided I'd kill a few minutes browsing in a few shop windows. Cash Converters had a Rickenbacker Chris Squire in their display!!! I felt sick, dizzy and slightly panicky. I rubbe dmy eyes but it was there alright! Cut a long story short, it's a genuine Chris Squire Ltd Edition, no case or certificate but it's real. I got in to a bidding war with somebody else in the shop and basically I won. he even shook my hand afterwards (nice guy). I'm not going to get a chance to play with it tonight and sat through the whole meeting feeling elated but slightly worried too (it wasn't cheap). If this Riccy plays like any of the other Riccy's I 've had in the past, it's going to be a short love affair. I've never got on with them. However, just to say I owned a Chris Squire for a short period of time is a good thing. I'm going for a lie down now, but Pics to follow.
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    [quote name='martthebass' post='90260' date='Nov 18 2007, 02:18 PM']You have pee em Homer[/quote] Bloody Hell!! Good for you Mart.
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    Very naughty Homer. It's a beauty
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    Anyone want my Blue Max? Where's George Peppard when you need him.... Offers accepted
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    [quote name='MB1' post='89128' date='Nov 15 2007, 08:44 PM']MB1. Hello Dave!...is that Dave?....Wanna buy some Pegs Dave?[/quote] You're MY wife now Dave....
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    [quote name='sk8' post='89011' date='Nov 15 2007, 04:41 PM']but the maple looks better on the colour i want [/quote] Waht colour scheme are you looking for?
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    Here are my 2. Both very different, but both (in my eyes) equally as lovely. Honestly I prefer the colour scheme of the Lakland, but the Fender is just something special. All completely subjective I guess.
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    I've got a rosewood neck on my Fender Precision and it's lovely. As a rule though I prefer maple fingerboards on most basses apart from Fenders where (to me) they feel too heavily lacquered and varnished. Most Fenders I've ever had have been Rosewood boards as a result. The maple boards on my Stingray and Laklands are wonderful and I generally prefer the look of maple boards too, but there are certain finishes where I think Rosewood looks better (Sunburst for instance). So in summary, I don't know.
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    Blue Max type BUMP
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    It's a good job I've got no money at the moment. That Stingray is lovely. I can recommend dealing with Marco. Basses are exactly as described and delivery from Italy took 2 days.
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    I am selling a nearly new Pre Sonus Blue Max compressor as I am going back to basics with my set up. This unit has lots of presets for various instruments (no fiddling) but can be set up manually too. It only takes up half a rack unit space too!! In immaculate condition. Sells for £80 new- this one is going for £60 plus £5 P&P. Some specs for you: The BlueMAX is the world's first affordable stereo analog compressor with preset compression curves tailored for a variety of individual instrument and vocal applications. There is a 'manual' mode that allows control over parameters like attack, release, and ratio. The BlueMAX also features full metering over gain reduction and input/output levels plus a sidechain insert jack for spectral processing. The BlueMAX is truly the easiest way to get world-class dynamics control for any recording or live sound application. Features 15 studio pre-sets: 3 vocal, 8 instrument, 2 classic stereo, 2 special effects "Squeeze Guitar" and "Pump" Manual mode gives you full control over compression parameters, including: variable input/output; Attack/release times and ratio from 1:1 to 20:1 Onboard metering shows input/output levels and gain reduction Stereo/mono operation with high gain mono input for plugging instruments in direct Sidechain input for de-essing, ducking and other forms of special processing Input/Outputs are 1/4" TS unbalanced +4/-10 stereo operating level Internal power supply Power transformer is switchable for international operation Technical Specifications Input Impedance Left: 100K Ohms Impedance Right: 100K Ohms Connectors: Tip-Ring, 1/4" Gain: -20dB to +40dB Sidechain Sidechain Output Impedance: 51 Ohms Sidechain Input Impedance: 10K Ohms Panel Controls Input: -20dB to +40dB Ratio: 1:1 to 20:1 Attack: 0.01ms to 100ms Release: 10ms to 500ms Output: -20dB to +20dB Meters Metering Input/Output: -24dB to +24dB Metering Gain Reduction: -1dB to -28dB Power Supply Power Supply: Linear, Internal Input: 110/220, Internal Jumper Power: 10 Watts Output Impedance Left/Right: 51 Ohms Connectors: Tip/Ring, 1/4" Operating Level +4/-10dB Selectable Preset Selections Encoder: 16 Position, Rotary Presets: 15 + Manual Vocal Settings: Hard, Medium, Soft Compression Percussion Settings: Fast Transient, Contour Fretted Settings: Acoustic, Electric, Bass Keyboards: Piano, Synth Brass, Orchestral Effects: "Squeeze" Guitar, Dynamic Release "Pump" Performance THD: Noise (Unweighted) = 0.02%
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