Rayman
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Beautiful, [i]beautiful[/i]. More pics please. I was in Denmark recently, a place called Kolding, that has nothing to do with anything mind .
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[quote name='Dave Dubya' post='581826' date='Aug 26 2009, 08:12 PM']I was told the quality of the the OLP basses depended on age. The early ones were fine, then the production quality dropped halfway through, then got way better before the OLP brand was dropped. Musicman did say they were going to re-try the idea once they found a new company to make them that could gaurantee consistancy.[/quote] I've had a few communications with Tony Levin re: his sig bass, and he told me that consistency was definitely a problem. He had originally insisted OLP use a particular Alnico pickup that was similar sounding to his original one, which they did at first, but subsequently they started to drop in other pickups that weren't as good in terms of tone. Also, he had taken delivery of one that had been wired up wrong , not good when you're sending an example to the artist to check over. Anyway, most people I know who have had/tried OLP instruments have loved them, and I have no problem at all having one with me at gigs.
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MAJOR LABEL ARTIST seeks bassist (17-24)
Rayman replied to majorlabelartist's topic in Musicians Wanted
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PMs replied to thanks, but still available. Trades plus cash still an option. -
Out of the box, my OLP Tony Levin was a nice bass straight away. It played well, had loads of bottom end, but just lacked a little top end sparkle. Compared to my Musicman Stingray the build quality wasn't brilliant in some places, but for the price I was very happy. Then I gigged it. Again, nice playability although the strings are a bit close together at the nut for comfortable slapping, but I adapted to that no problem. The big issues were 1: a horrendously cut nut, 2: an awful hissy treble pot, and 3: the lack of top end. So I decided to pimp it, because the EQ was pretty poor, and I couldn't live with that pathetic nut, I did the following; Nordstrand 5.2 pickup, John East 3 band EQ, Brass nut, Musicman battery box (the OLP one was terrible), 3 way switch fitted. It cost a bomb to do, but as I've said in other threads, the bass was a gift from the Mrs, so I don't mind. The Nordstrand was a luxury rather than a necessity, but the other upgrades were vital IMO. Having said that, the Nordstrand has transformed the tone immeasurably.
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Superb gear there, I'd be over the moon with any one of them. I'm a big BB fan, but the Jazz is my favourite.
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[quote name='lozbass' post='581033' date='Aug 26 2009, 09:52 AM']I keep coming back to this - the construction looks superb and the back of the neck is really lovely. It's lucky for me that this is a 35"[/quote] Cheers for that. Graphite re-enforced with Purple Heart stripes, very tasty, and a dream to play. I bought the bass to use live, but as I'm not going to play live much longer, I've decided to recoup some of the cash invested in it, otherwise I'd be keeping it, and I still might to be honest.
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Brilliant basses, I'm yet to find one I don't like. Clarkys is an animal, awesome bass, those Villex pickups are outstanding.
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Trade options: Stingray 4 or 5, Marcus Miller Jazz, Black/maple US Precision, plus cash depending on the bass.
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Thanks for that, to be honest, the ding is so insignificant that I'm not sure my camera will pick it up, I'll have a look. I've enjoyed playing for fun at home much more than gigs in recent years. Empty pubs, weddings ([i]groan[/i]), and now in my mid 40s I've had enough of it. I'm just going to do it for myself from now on .
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[quote name='niceguyhomer' post='578370' date='Aug 23 2009, 06:09 PM']A sad day for the Three Amigos...just promise me you're new project has something to do with gynaecology mate Someone is going to get a truly outstanding bass - wish it was me Russ.[/quote] I'm certainly not giving up bass Al, I'll be keeping the OLP, and might well treat myself to another Marcus Miller Jazz or similar at some point, so our regular get togethers won't be affected, I'm still on for another in a handful of weeks.
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Nah, I'm done Peter. I have another non bass project that I need the money for.
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Possible new band, possible new direction, so I'd like a different bass. Bought from Eubassix only a handful of weeks ago, I fell in love with it. It's easliy the best quality bass I've ever owned, and here's what David had to say about it in his blurb: "Kinal MK-5: Mike Kinal (Canada) five string with a beautiful quilt maple top in an amber stain. Matching head stock (quilt/amber) with a very nice birds-eye maple cap to the rear. Alder body core. Ebony fingerboard on maple + five-piece neck with graphite reinforcement. 2 Aero jazz pickups with Bartolini preamp, 3EQ and 3-way midrange selector switch. Scale length is 35", 1&11/16" nut. String spacing is 9mm at the nut and 17mm at the bridge. Weight is 8 & 3/4 lbs. Great condition - the only significant 'ding' (no effect on playing) is a small (.5cm) to the side (only) of the ebony board, between frets 1 and 2 (below the G-string). This is one of the best constructed, 'all-purpose' basses I've ever played. Slaps well, is punchy for rock and can also produce more mellow tones" The Aeros are mounted in Ebony, and even the jack cover is wooden, it looks like rosewood to me. Super stunning, super high quality from an outstanding Canadian Luthier who is gaining a big reputation. I'm looking for around £1000 or tradewise a Stingray or a Modulus Flea? Link to Mike's site: [url="http://64.180.97.138/kinal/bass.htm"]http://64.180.97.138/kinal/bass.htm[/url]
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SOLD: OLP MM3 Stingray 5 String (Plus Gig Bag) £135 or TRADES???
Rayman replied to Moos3h's topic in Basses For Sale
Lovely bass, great price. -
Slap Monster ....."Wojtek Pilichowski"
Rayman replied to dunetune_jazz's topic in General Discussion
Second bottle, merlot, cheaper than the first one, but I'm past caring. Oldest daughter still up so I'm trying to behave (she's only 8 and trying to watch the X Factor in peace), however, the Kinal might come out later for a groovy funkadelic session, I'll try not to prang it on the dining table. -
Wooaahh only just spotted this, that looks bloody fab Al, didn't know you were in the market for one.
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I really hope this works out for you mate, but....it doesn't look good from those quotes from past customers. It sounds like he's in over his head.
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Slap Monster ....."Wojtek Pilichowski"
Rayman replied to dunetune_jazz's topic in General Discussion
That could be arranged. -
Very nice....always wanted one....maybe one day.
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OLP Tony Levin (centre): Pimped: Nordstrand 5.2 pickup, John East EQ + 3 way switch, Brass nut, MM battery box:
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Slap Monster ....."Wojtek Pilichowski"
Rayman replied to dunetune_jazz's topic in General Discussion
[quote name='steve-soar' post='577711' date='Aug 22 2009, 06:02 PM']Lighted dimmed, check, nice glass of something, check, Wojteck CD, check, now press play. Clock on CD player now reads 0:0:30 seconds, CD is ejected and smashed. Just kidding.[/quote] Tonight though (in my case), wife away, bottle of cheap Rioja, Ramones anthology goes in, big smile on my face. I never did see Dee Dee slap that Precision bless him. -
Slap Monster ....."Wojtek Pilichowski"
Rayman replied to dunetune_jazz's topic in General Discussion
Saw him at Bass Day 1 in Manchester. He came on towards the end of a looooong day of bass, when most of us, to be honest, had heard enough, and blew us all away, he was brilliant. I have to add though, that by the end of his set, 20/30 mins or so, I really had heard enough slap to last me a lifetime. -
Wow.....that's beautiful....... !!
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Spector's a good choice actually, BIG tone, very punchy.
