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mcnach

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  1. [quote name='Austin1303' timestamp='1504725595' post='3366939'] Keep coming back to this, very nice indeed. GLWTS [/quote] Imagine it next to your other basses, then. Uf. Beautiful!
  2. [quote name='Wilco' timestamp='1504299070' post='3364052'] Well it's arrived & it is bloomin' lovely..! The necks are just amazing on these basses - so playable. Both mine have a 14" fretboard radius & I like that flatness! Low action & no fret buzz either. Sounds are spot on Jazz bass - on some steroids. Look is going to be too 'coffee table' for some, but I like it & the individual aesthetics you get with Maruszczyk's are a great feature of the brand I reckon. A pic in the gear porn thread, but I'll try & do a better one at some point! [/quote] That bass looks amazing!
  3. [quote name='krispn' timestamp='1503955965' post='3361860'] As much as I'd love a flea yazz this yazz is very appealing and it's the same finish as my P5 albeit a different colour. A p neck you say?? [/quote] Yup... that was the main point for me. I don't get along with Jazz style necks. They're ok, but I much prefer Stingray/Precision types. This one is 42mm wide at the nut and 21mm deep at the 1st fret. Comfy profile, for me. Not chunky like '51 type Precisions, or as wide as '57 type Precisions.
  4. [quote name='Wilco' timestamp='1503947107' post='3361779'] Yep, those links work (& I still can't see originals so hopefully all interested parties can now see one or other). Lovely bass - my fiver has a similar finish in 'cherry' & it's very tactile. Anyone suffering with back issues & who wants a very, very decent 4 string will be delighted with this one. Maruszczyk build quality is superb. GLWTS [/quote] Thank you
  5. [quote name='tom1946' timestamp='1503634794' post='3359812'] They're there on the page, God I love this bass Jose [/quote] You'd love the weight too, as I know you have a thing for light weight instruments
  6. I'll add some links here as text and see if that helps those who cannot see the images... https://www.dropbox.com/s/xgotpjut8ohcosp/2017-02-08%2009.59.26.jpg?dl=1 https://www.dropbox.com/s/i8jjyeyvaiqwt9g/20170202_141857.jpg?dl=1 https://www.dropbox.com/s/jnsjmnemj3to1ar/20170202_225207_Richtone%28HDR%29.jpg?dl=1 https://www.dropbox.com/s/mhqhfuced2j4bt2/20170203_093519_Richtone%28HDR%29.jpg?dl=1 https://www.dropbox.com/s/49aafsgmwz9zg3a/20170713_195844.jpg?dl=1 https://www.dropbox.com/s/3kx4hvj5rvnfx2j/20170713_195915.jpg?dl=1 https://www.dropbox.com/s/2l2k92hvhpivtj5/20170713_195939.jpg?dl=1 https://www.dropbox.com/s/6mimyko43gqnh9q/20170713_200012.jpg?dl=1 https://www.dropbox.com/s/xcuy9dhna8n7h9r/IMG_8309.jpg?dl=1
  7. That's really weird about the pictures... I can see them at home and work using various computers and also my phone... (Windows PC/laptops and Android phone)
  8. [quote name='JaketheB' timestamp='1503137092' post='3355932'] If this had a jazz neck... Lovely looking bass. From what I've heard Hausell pickups are great. [/quote] The pickups are really good, very happy with the sound. As for the neck... there's nothing I can do about it
  9. [quote name='dodge_bass' timestamp='1500928440' post='3341175'] PM'd [/quote] ... and back
  10. [quote name='FHB' timestamp='1500592096' post='3339030'] Can't seem to see the pictures! [/quote] They're there I reduced them to be around 300Kb each, so they should load pretty easily on... anything. They're hosted on dropbox so I wonder if there was a temporary issue with them? I'll be back on Monday, if you keep having trouble PM me and I'll either send you links or the images directly to your email or something.
  11. You guys are not making it any easier for me talking about how nice it looks, and the pickups, etc... I'm away from tomorrow morning for three days playing ska and reggae and sleeping who knows where, so I may not get back to respond to any PMs until Monday, but I will respond as soon as I get back.
  12. [quote name='PaulGibsonBass' timestamp='1500158337' post='3336029'] Is anybody 100% happy with their tone? I've spent many years and lots of money on different amplifiers, different cabinets, different basses, different strings, countless hours on my technique, and the closest I've ever got is a tone that's just ok, one that I'm fairly happy with, but not one that totally satisfies me. I wonder sometimes if I'm just chasing something elusive but ultimately unattainable - subjective perfection? [/quote] I'm currently 100% happy with mine. I define 100% happy as "getting better than 90% perfect" Or when the ratio of "damn that sounds good" to ("it works" + "meh") is above 2 at the very least. Or something At some point one realises that the search for a better tone belongs to the "something I do for fun if I have time and can afford it and be arsed about it" , otherwise it gets too stressful. In my case I prolonged it longer than necessary because I added other constraints like "it has to fit in my boot" (driving a small car!) and "it's got to be portable enough" with regards to shape and weight...
  13. EDIT: it seems some people are having trouble displaying the embedded pictures, so I've added a bunch of links on post #27 so that you can download/display all the photographs. EDIT: [color=#ff0000][b]Reduced to [/b][/color][size=5][color=#000080][b]£700[/b][/color][/size] A couple of costly surprises mean that I could use some extra cash, and this bass, nice as it is, is just not getting enough attention (I simply seem to be drawn mostly to Stingray and Precision basses), so it's a prime candidate to be sold. I ordered it at the end of last year and it's been with me since the end of January. I have mostly just used it at home, and only played a couple of gigs with it. It's been looked after and it's in excellent condition. It's very light, yet it balances perfectly.[b] EDIT:[/b] [b]weight is 7.8lbs according to my luggage scales.[/b] The body is ash, chambered to be light weight, with a matt reddish purple finish that allows you to see (and feel) the grain. The neck is maple, with a tinted glossy lacquer finish. It has typical Precision dimensions (42mm wide at the nut, 21mm deep at 1st fret). It was my attempt to have a bass that feels like a Precision but sounds like a Jazz, as I don't get along with the thin Jazz necks. I mean, I can use them, but I much prefer a Precision. There are 3mm black dot side markers, but no markers on the top of the fingerboard. I like it better this way and the side dots are very visible under low light conditions, which is all I need. The pickups are alnico single coil Hausell JJ 60s. They are really sweet pickups. I like them a lot. I wanted something that sounded like a classic Jazz and these were recommended by Adrian, and he was right. Lovely sound. They are positioned at the correct place for a 60s type Jazz. The controls are just like on a standard passive Jazz: two volume controls, and a master tone control. All hardware is black, the bridge is 19mm spacing and allows you top loading for fast string changes. The pickguard still has its protective plastic sheet on, so it'll be completely immaculate. It came with Schaller straplocks that I replaced. I will include those. It also came with a very nice wide, padded, leather strap worth around 30-40 euros, which will also be included, together with the relevant paperwork and certificate etc that Adrian includes with their basses. There's also a Maruszczyk branded padded gigbag, of course. While I'm looking for cash, mostly, I could be tempted by a combination of a decent cheaper 5-string plus cash my way. I've been thinking of getting a 5-string recently... and it would be about the only thing that might tempt me to do a part-trade. I prefer wide string spacing and maple fingerboards, I am partial to Stingray style basses despite their narrower spacing, but I also liked the Yamaha TRBX505 I tried recently with twin humbuckers and rosewood fingerboard... so, who knows! [color=#0000ff][b]Any suggestions for trade or any kind of offers, please PM me, as by the rules of this forum they're not allowed on the main thread and may otherwise be removed by a mod before I even get to see them.[/b][/color] Here's some pictures... feel free to ask for any further details you wish.
  14. [quote name='Skybone' timestamp='1500445603' post='3337736'] So my first attempt is only half way through, I cut out the rough shape of the 'plate & TRC using the Dremel cutting disc. Took ages, and the plastic bobbled up around the cuts. In hindsight, I think it would have been quicker & easier to use the jigsaw instead. Going to try that next time anyway & see what happens. Got to finish the first attempt off when I get some time. The Dremel sanding attachment looks like a very good option rather than doing it by hand for the larger bits, hand finish for the trickier parts. [/quote] if you can take pictures of the process and post them here as you go along, I'm sure there's a few of us who would appreciate it. The experts post their lovely results, but they know what they're doing I'd love to hear the issues a total novice just like me encounters
  15. Saturday, 9pm - midnight in a marquee outdoors. No PA support for the bass. The Mesa D800+ and the pair of Barefaced Two10 sounded fantastic (again) with plenty of volume in store still. I love that combination. And it was just an hour's drive from home, which is is nice. Of course, there was a bit of drama before as my car's front right brakes seemed a bit stuck and overheating the wheel (I noticed the smell before I noticed the drag!)... so I drove to the garage on Saturday morning and I was without a car for the day and the other guys live a fair way away from me, so I wanted to rent a small van (cheaper than a car) to avoid them a lot of extra driving, which was not easy at such short notice... but I managed in the end. Of course, once I had the van the garage told me my car was ready Then Sunday morning... take bus from my house in the West of Edinburgh to the van place East of Edinburgh, and then to the garage North of Edinburgh... and I remembered exactly why I have a car in this town. Edinburgh's public transport thoroughly sucks, unless all you want is to go to the city centre.
  16. [quote name='OddBass65' timestamp='1500196357' post='3336105'] My only problem was that the sound guy in the venue couldn't get a DI from me, despite trying different cables and a new DI box...And this was my fault for being an idiot and totally forgetting the combo has a line out volume control ! [/quote] Ah... I've done that!
  17. [quote name='Delberthot' timestamp='1499074138' post='3328911'] True - exactly why I changed from a Stingray 5 to a Sterling 4 with a Hipshot so I could go down to Low B when needed [/quote] The thing is that you can get to lower notes (I have them on my Stingrays, but only to low D) but I find that the 'selliing point' of a 5 string bass, for me, is the 'lateral movement'... being able to span a wide range without going up and down the neck. It allows you to play a lot of things very comfortably... and the extra few low notes sometimes are nice, but nothing more than the cherry on top. A hipshot, as nice as it is, doesn't give you that.
  18. The USA made SUB 5 is a fantastic bass. Not many around 'though. I had one and it was around 10.5lbs, and I suspect most are on the heavy side. I still have a SUB 4 and that thing is really heavy too, but what a bass. The Sterling Ray35 and SUB have very very narrow string spacing at the bridge... I'd try it before going for one. I find it too narrow for my liking. They must be around 15.5 or 16...
  19. [quote name='binky_bass' timestamp='1499788311' post='3333610'] I think some people (myself included) get a bit miffed when asked to pay fees that are unexpected or not explained, even if said fees are reasonable. Maybe charge £30 for the service involved and say it'll be minused from the commission fee if/when the item sells. Keeps everyone in the know! [/quote] That's probably the best approach.
  20. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ln8hXPHq33I
  21. [quote name='gjones' timestamp='1499555380' post='3332211'] Mercy, the singer from Size queen, got dragged off stage by her hair at Binkies last month, by some crazy woman. We've never had any aggro from punters,while playing there, but had had the odd drunk attempt to get on the stage. We usually just boot them off and when they get smart call the door staff who escort them off the premises. It's worthwhile getting to know the bouncers, they can come in very useful when the audience gets a bit too high spirited:) [/quote] Oh yeah... the bouncers are usually great there and they know us well. I like a couple of them especially. One night I was loading my car at the back alley, and a drunk guy started pestering me to give him a lift home (???)... nothing to worry about but annoying as hell when you're tired and just want to get home. The bouncer was watching and gave me a look and just mouthed "all ok?" then I gave him a nod and smiled, and that's it. I was very glad to know that he'd help if I needed it. Cool guys. Last month I was playing there with another band and had a guy coming on stage for a bit, and he was a bit annoying but harmless, we got rid off him... and then he took his willy out in front of the stage and peed there. (???) That place attracts some crazy characters... but it can often be pretty cool. Binkies has been very very good for my main band. We got seen by a lot of casual audiences who didn't go there to see us but just to see live music, and who would then start following us, and we got tons of gig offers from people who saw us there. It's got a special place in my heart... but yeah, sometimes I could do without of the stuff that goes on there. Oh, the characters we meet there! Gus the ganster! Three or four years ago... this guy comes talking about all the people he knows, The Specials, and lots of others... he's in the industry.. but he's also a gangster... He had a bunch of £50 notes... he gave one of our girls one to bring us drinks and keep the change - which she did ... He wanted us to go party at his hotel room afterwards. We politely declined. Next we hear he's telling everybody he is our manager and we're going to do this and that... Last time we saw him he was there at another of our gigs, he was completely drunk and fell asleep on the side... and it smelled like he had sh*t himself. We never saw him again...
  22. You might find some TKS cabs of your liking too. Tommy is also very approachable and can tell you a lot about his cabs, etc. I only have experience of their S112 and the much more powerful 1126, and in both cases I have been very impressed at the quality. The range of finishes is also pretty impressive, which you might like perhaps... I havent heard that VdK cab. But the Big Twin seems similar to a couple of BigBaby2, which I did own. Personally I prefer my current solution which is a pair of BF Two10. It's a bit more expensive than a BigTwin, but I love their portability and they sound fantastic. I ignored them for some time assuming they had a 'vintage' dark retro type of sound, but they aren't at all.
  23. [quote name='SimonEdward' timestamp='1499544070' post='3332141'] [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Great thread - thank you BCers ![/font] [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]Earlier, there was mention of the '[/font][color=#000000][font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size=3][font=Georgia, serif][size=4][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]VITOOS[/font][/size][/font][/size][/font][/color][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][color=#000000] DC8' power supply, which appeared to be popular with some folks - which unfortunately no longer appears to be available ...[/color][/font] [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][color=#000000]From my limited research, I have found an almost identical version - would you believe it ? being sold in the UK under the name FAME DC-8. It's about the compact pedal size. [/color][/font] [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][color=#000000]I've just put in an order for a FAME DC-8 via DV247 Ltd for £53 plus a fiver postage. It is mains powered via a wall wart - and not from a mains plug. [/color][/font] [font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif][color=#000000]Here is a demo (from earlier this year): - [/color][/font] [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaeI72nO3SM"]https://www.youtube....h?v=WaeI72nO3SM[/url] Cheers, Simon. [/quote] It seems to be available here... but it'll probably take 2-3 weeks to arrive: [url="https://www.tomtop.com/guitar-accessories-483/p-i1296eu.html"]https://www.tomtop.com/guitar-accessories-483/p-i1296eu.html[/url]
  24. [quote name='CameronJ' timestamp='1499456417' post='3331745'] I've just received a Polytune 2 mini. Will plug it in tonight with bedroom lights on full and see how it looks. [/quote] Indoors is never a problem. Sunlight is.
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