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Popped into soundcontrol just now. Techie isn't in today (sod's law) but I've left it there and my mate there is going to get him to call me first thing tomorrow to chat about options. Thus I won't know the score til sometime tomorrow at the earliest. Sorry to keep you in suspense, will let you know soon as. In the mean time, if anyone has an aguilar OBP-1 or 2 they want to sell on Mark -
[i]Alright people, as a warning I'm getting the electronics looked at. If it costs as little as I reckon it will this baby will no longer be for sale and I'll be modding it up to be all that it can be. Thought a heads up would be in order.[/i]<-- Guys are taking way too long to even [i]look[/i] at it to tell me what will need to be done so I'm going to go in and take it back asap. Mark
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Woot! Congratulations, I was stunned it had lasted more than a day without being snatched up. Mark -
Help a fellow BC'er, Jamie is a stand up guy and a rocking bassist to boot. I'd love the Smith to go back to Jamie so the quicker this moves on, the quicker it moves on and he gets it back! Bump, even though it doesn't need it... Mark -
Been rather quiet in this part of the forum today... yup indeedy... just a cheeky excuse to get this to the top again! Mark -
I am sorry the pictures aren't quite what would be preferred for buying a bass, I think you're well within your rights to ask for better pics, I apologise that I can't furnish you with them at present. You're more than welcome to visit and see it in the flesh though... Mark
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Hey KJP, I'm afraid with winter setting in there's no way I can do daylight pictures til the weekend and I'm not at home during daylight hours this weekend. Sorry man! Pop in the model number into google image search and you should find some. It looks exactly the same, cosmetically and structurally in mint condition other than what I've mentioned above. Tell you what, getting so tempted to keep this baby and pimp it up with cash from a potential sale of the Smith cos it has a killer B string. Mark
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I actually shoved some Model J's in and raised the pickups to juuuust under the height that would cause warbling and choking. Since coming back to it it's the reason I'm selling on the Smith. I may check out a J-Retro, a new mod almost qualifies as a new bass! Mark
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Read your initial post... [quote]I got the Smith 6 in 2004 after I sold my house in Plymouth.[/quote] Blimey! I didn't realise they were THAT expensive! You have a truly immense collection, proverbial tip of the hat to you sir. Mark
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There were a couple of points in there that made me think 'uhhhnnnnn, please no....' but i concur with the above posts, you done good there the satin-like finish is making me think about grabbing a highway 1 bass and giving it some modding. How is the J-retro working out for you? I do find the bonus of having a quality onboard eq quite appealing, but I have to remind myself that whenever I DO have a bass with an onboard eq I hate using it and much prefer setting it to flat and doing eqing at the amp... ugh, honestly, instruments *throws hands up in despair* Props on a great looking GL bud! Mark
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I do indeed have it strung E to C, sounds great strung that way. Although I use it in my own stuff and hear lines that make use of it (chords, guitar parts etc) when in groups and live performance, that's not why I'm there, I'm there to hold down the bass function and I wouldn't have it any other way. So it's either a 4 or a 5 strung EADG, BEAD or BEADG for me. And considering that at this time I'm not used to having a lower tuned additional string below my low E it may be time to admit that I'm a four banger man at heart. I like the tone on that bass too, it is quite similar to mine, perhaps a little bit more representative of a jazz than a Smith, but even that isn't what I'm after. Mark
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[quote]There's a few of us around here, How about a local BCer meeting in the New year ?[/quote] +1. David Nimrod suggested the very same thing to me, in fact he cited it as an absolute certainty Loweringthetone, I've been meaning to ask, is that a Wal in your profile pic? Also, I've been very tempted by both your SR5 and your Eden, very decently priced for some very sought after gear. Mark
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Just had a look online at the Studio 5 specs, that's 20 frets. beautiful Oh and just as a plug for your bass, that thing has a fantastic tone and (almost even better than that) is PERFECTLY balanced. Honestly, I didn't even know it was physically possible to have a bass sit on you the way that thing does. Mark
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Hey Jamie, I'd love to get together and give your Fbass another shot with the view to perhaps making a move on it, I'd have to consider the extra cost though as I'm wanting to keep the bank balance going up rather than staying the same or dropping and a Schroeder is in my immediate future. Could you drop me a PM or a post with what you were thinking and also the specs on your ex-weapon of choice, just to need to refresh my memory. Pics are always good too Getting on well in Notts my friend, how's Grantham? still treating you well? Mark
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To be honest, I've never bought a neck thru or set neck, for a little while it was because they tended to be more expensive than the equivalently featured bolt on's, now it's cos I don't notice a difference in feel at the neck joint/where the neck joint would be. Just because of how my thumb moves the higher the hand goes even the blocky Fender join doesn't actually touch my thumb. So there are only plus features for bolt on's for me. The worry that somehow, someday, some idiot is going to fall on purpose into my bass in a softcase whilst on the bus and laugh maliciously (bad experience maybe?) as the neck splinters in twain makes me glad I have a bass with a replaceable neck due to its construction. Mark
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SOLD! Yamaha Silent Violin SV-120
mcgraham replied to bigvern's topic in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale
PM'd Mark -
Goodies for sale
mcgraham replied to mcgraham's topic in Accessories & Other Musically Related Items For Sale
Still available, you guys interested? Mark -
Hey Trevor, Thanks for your message, TRP 5 P hmmm, always been intrigued by the P series... could you shoot me some pics to [email protected]? Thanks bud, I'll have a ponder... Mark
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Sounds good, I have no amp either, I use a pandora almost exclusively so that solves that little dilemma! When on what day? Oh I also have a Geddy Lee (not for trade or sale under any circumstance!) but if you'd like to try to see what you think before you get yourself a new j-bass you're most welcome to, could bring that along too. Mark
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It's somewhat disheartening eh? Lots of questions but never the right one i.e. 'when can I come and get it?' I wouldn't mind giving it a go at some point if that's cool with you, seeing as we're in the same city and all. Would that be possible perhaps sometime this week? Mark
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Oh really? what's the PhD in? Quick question w/ regards the bass, how do you find the nut width and nut and bridge spacing? I'm used to tight spacing both at the bridge and nut along with a ramp so I don't have to move as much, but I'm being more and more tempted by said bass. Mark
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Hey bud, They have come out a little browner than hoped, but that's just the lighting in my apartment. Those are better examples of the flame, I can shove them up if anyone wants pics of what I originally opted for. The ones I put up primarily show the ramp and whatnot. Thanks for the plug! I've been pondering/gassing for a MM all afternoon, I love the finesse and feel of my jazz, but somehow I think I'd prefer a Stingray over the Sterling, just want a beast y'kno! Mark
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View counts seem to be sorted now... oh and bump! Mark
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Not yet, I've only been in Nottingham for about 2 months. Freshly graduated young un How bout yourself? Mark
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Open to trades? Mark