LukeFRC

For me I blame warwickhunt. he had a bass up for sale that I always dreamed of having. I had a bass I didn't use anymore - well if I sold my unused bass I could afford Warwickhunt's bass.... and so it began. I then went through a period of trying lots and lots of stuff... eventually I settled. then this year sold one bass - and ended up buying 2 more.... and selling and it all changed again. I've got two basses now that aren't moving anywhere- and one that might as someone wants it and I've no problem with selling it to him... but what to do with the money from it? as I would normally sell to buy.

[quote name='flyfisher' timestamp='1396981582' post='2419469'] Isn't the EU a similarly sized market as the USA? [/quote] I guess we aren't integrated closely enough to feel the full benefits of that yet.

it does say "new lower price" maybe the price hasn't come down in EU yet?

[quote name='molan' timestamp='1396817371' post='2417711'] I was told the other day (by someone connected with Warwick so I've just assumed it's true) that there are no UK dealers selling German made Warwicks any more I've seen a full 2014 price list and I was genuinely surprised at just how high everything was. I always knew the Signature models had gone a bit crazy but thought they were effectively all custom builds so I could understand it. It's stuff like Streamers and Thumbs that amazed me [/quote] Esp if you compare the prices to some of the genuinely high end stuff in the shop you work in! For the record - i've a 1991 Streamer Stage one with added ACG EQ-01 preamp and barts, and a 1985 Thumb. Neither are going anywhere. Spectors have never appealed. I'ld try one mind. The newer Steinberger designs however.... that I would like to play!

also don't know how many of these they made are making - not much on the web - search "alex bass amplifier" then this thread is second. Alex at the bass gallery third and Alex Claber AKA barefaced forth....

[quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1396908857' post='2418750'] Doh! Thought it was an 'amp' as opposed to a pre! [/quote] they've got both - think a powersoft digimod power section - but not sure what they are using for a 400w output? (and into what ohmage) My guess based on the bright and deep switches that it's a Fender/alembic/etc type preamp but seeing the ICs on the circuit board with active eq stage - not sure what the "push" on the mid freq knob is about.

[quote name='warwickhunt' timestamp='1396907188' post='2418731'] Has it really only got a 1/4" output connection? [/quote] theres a balanced DI output there as well I spy. what more would you have on a preamp? I don't think the hellborg has more does it?

That could be the most amazing bit of gear ever... or it could be mediocre - not the greatest website but... but.... I kinda want to hear one, which is a feeling I don't get much with gear nowadays. If the illustration of the head is actually what's inside and i've recognised it right they are using a top quality class D power amp....

Musicman Sub bass go for about that, the older USA made ones.

didn't notice the blocks!

[quote name='Emanew' timestamp='1396552422' post='2415095'] I am responsible for it, i bump it up from 2010 I am sorry, addicted but i still don't have 6000 posts like you Master LukeFRC I voted for these cool japanese basses I am looking for infos, advices... [/quote] the pics are from the shop ikebe gakki. The model is prob a JB62-US then whatever colour code it is. There was a point a few years back when the yen was weak against the euro and pound when a lot of folk were importing new and secondhand japanese basses. I got one years back from a fella in Essex who imported secondhand japanese fenders and sold them on. Not seen as much of it since the pound and euro weakened. I like fender japan.

Four years later the thread got bumped again- it seemed Basschat was still talking in hushed tones about which FMIC copy of Leo Fender's designs was the best. Elsewhere on the site both then and now.... - what's best for metal, plectrum or fingers, why is my stingray's G string not as loud, Beatles- all that? and why do you need a Fodera when a Squier does the job. Probably still be what's talked about in 2018....

[quote name='RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE' timestamp='1396540911' post='2414891'] Relevant because the communication was poor. Broken English , kept having to reiterate what was required. Plus , it was a very basic requirement. [/quote] I don't think that nationality (or ethnicity?) matters - just maplin's recruitment policies. Mind you if you came and asked me for a "9v connector lead" I wouldn't have a clue what you were asking for apart from some kind of low voltage power cable? cut cable?

[quote name='jimcroisdale' timestamp='1396358111' post='2412630'] [/quote] shame thats stacked pots so actually 6 knobs! (volume - balance / neck coil bass - treble / bridge coil bass - treble ) I would look at an ACG

[quote name='Prime_BASS' timestamp='1396505751' post='2414331'] I think it is to combat the vast amount if sellers from China selling 99p items and the postage charge making up the total value for what's being sold. [/quote] It's all about wanting to get more people to switch to free postage, if you offer free P&P, and a paid for priority postage option you will find one the "best match" view your listings will be a lot higher up. TBH I'm not sure ebay is as interested in me and you as it is the companies selling via it.

If it's for playing lots - whichever feels and sounds the best. If you're a collector and want a museum piece... probably the 1975?

[quote name='badboy1984' timestamp='1396433078' post='2413425'] Take it is a big no no for me then. I'm still thinking shall I buy a light ish powerful cab or add another BC212. [b]The guy [/b]wanted to trade 1 of the cab for my BC212. That 2x15 is attractive but if the weight is impossible to move on my own (5ft 8 skinny) then is a big no i take it. Consider all the gear is upstair ....... [/quote] the guy is on here and called Burg

one is made in indnonesia and the other japan I think? Why would someone spend an extra £3500 on a Pino CS precision when a normal Squier precision is more or less the same? I've got a japanese BB, didn't actually mean to buy it... but the quality of it makes me realise that Beedster is really really daft to sell his BB2024mx

[quote name='molan' timestamp='1396300177' post='2412147'] Ultimately I fell out of love with them and, for my really high end bass, chose a Fodera, a couple of Ritters, a Alleva Coppelo, a Sei, and a Lull instead (what can I say, I like to play!) but when you're up in this sort of quality bracket there's so many little individual things that make the difference [/quote] corrected

I tried a secondhand one in a shop once. Amazing instrument- I understand why people would spend the $$.

[quote name='JapanAxe' timestamp='1396216384' post='2411154'] Mine was definitely wood. Is that mdf thing a Basschat urban myth, or have people here actually seen an example? [/quote] well it's not not just on basschat, and on the guitars as well as the basses apparently.... and having stripped the body of one - yes. HOWEVER, not all of them seem too... and I don't think it matters one bit - they sound great.

good necks, good ceramic pups, commonly have a body made of some kind of mdf type stuff - good basses.