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Bigwan

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  1. Bigwan

    Aria STB-GT5

    What's the stringf spacing like on this Kev?
  2. Bigwan

    Aria STB-GT5

    I've always had a soft spot for Arias since my longest term bass was an MAB20/5. That looks mighty impressive. I'm off to have a look at these on t'internet!
  3. Another quick question - I know some of Stu Hamm's basses have a 32" sclae. Is this 32" or 34"?
  4. Hmmm... seems to me you need to put these buns back in the oven for a while... although I could be wrong, it's happened before... I think it was a Tuesday.
  5. Did I miss the price somewhere? Or are you only after trades now?
  6. Looking forward to a large becoming available - might clash with the ginger hair and beard, but I'll not have to look at it so who cares!
  7. I've said it before and I'll say it again... Great ooga mooga!
  8. [quote name='jhamler' post='386863' date='Jan 20 2009, 10:36 PM']Used but in good condition. Killer amp for the money - pick it up with one hand, plug in one lead and you're ready to rock. [url="http://www.eden-electronics.com/products/rsseries/rs410.aspx"]http://www.eden-electronics.com/products/rsseries/rs410.aspx[/url] £350. Buyer collects. Guildford. Jon[/quote] Once again I wish you were closer Jon!
  9. [quote name='Hamster' post='393285' date='Jan 27 2009, 11:37 PM']Oooopps - I just did a sex wee! :wub:[/quote] Me too! I remember playing a similar one to that a while back (Flanker bought it - don't know who has it now). The nicest 4 string jazz bass I've ever played. Something about the Celinder neck just screams 'fondle me'! Someday I'll have one... couldn't afford a Squier at the minute!
  10. Can't comment on the DB112 but I'm loving my GS112. Unbelievable performance from such a small cabinet (better than a lot of 1x15 cabs I've owned! Always fancied 2 DB112s in Black and Silver with a Chrome Ashdown ABM head. Now I have the head coming from Flanker so maybe I'll make the whole rig real somewhere along the way!
  11. Graceland is the only Paul Simon album I own. To be honest I bought it because I loved 'You Can Call Me All' - I'd never heard any of the other songs before buying it. It's now one of my fave albums of all time. Love 'Diamonds on the Soles of her Shoes'. I think I've seen the show you're talking about, but it was years ago. If I recall Mr Simon said something along the lines that it was his best album and Graceland was his best song (except for the 'ghosts and empty sockets' line which he thought was too muddled)... Have to say I can't argue with the guy being so up himself. He's Paul Simon FFS! BTW Have you seen Princess Leia lately... I wouldn't touch her with yours...
  12. Boss Micro BR?
  13. Just sold Clarky a CIJ P-bass. Great transaction and he kept in touch while things were progressing, even though he was on the other side of the planet some of the time!
  14. I'll ltake it if you can post it! PM'd you
  15. [quote name='ezbass' post='366046' date='Dec 30 2008, 10:17 AM'][b]Best[/b] British Bassist (singular). No such thing. [b]My Favourite[/b] British Bassist. Pino.[/quote] What he said...
  16. The Gallery have had Moons in the past, but it's touch and go. Have to say I'd never be out of the Gallery if I was only 10 minutes away (and I would have a serious credit card bill!). Have you thought about a Lakland DJ? They look class in black sparkle with a rosewood board and pearl block markers! Or maybe a Sadowsky UV70?
  17. Hi Sharkey, [quote name='elsharko' post='367924' date='Jan 1 2009, 06:18 PM']Cheers Ian, yea its a wicked bass but Im just not man enough for it [/quote] It's those girlie guitar player fingers you've got! [quote name='elsharko' post='367924' date='Jan 1 2009, 06:18 PM']Sure I cant tempt you? We could discuss 'mates rates' and Id like to see it go to a good home.[/quote] I wish I could mate but I've had quite a few basses through my hands this past year and am left with a few I'd need to part with before I could even entertain 'mates rates'! Unless I could interest you in a MM Bongo 5HH as part exchange (you'd be able to manage a 5 string with spacing like this - it's about the only reason I'm looking rid of it. I've hands like me ole da's!) [quote name='elsharko' post='367924' date='Jan 1 2009, 06:18 PM']I understand youre rockin a Lakland these days, got any pics?[/quote] It's a pretty rare bird this one. Only 23 like it. It's a Lakland Syline JO, but it's ltd ed in Sherwood Green with matching headstock. It came with an East J-retro pre as standard, but I've it set up all passive at the minute. I don't like taking it out of the house in case something happens to it so I got a 55-01 in the post on Christmas Eve that i'll use for gigging. [url="http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e136/Bigwan2062/Lakland%20pics/"]http://s38.photobucket.com/albums/e136/Big...Lakland%20pics/[/url] [quote name='elsharko' post='367924' date='Jan 1 2009, 06:18 PM']Going to go with a 4 stringer for a while and experience playing without hand cramps! Got my eye on a nice Moon JB4.[/quote] I've played a few Moon basses (mostly on trips to The Gallery in Camden) and I've yet to play one I didn't really like! Good to speak to you!
  18. [quote name='elsharko' post='367170' date='Dec 31 2008, 03:49 PM']Its a beauty [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BACCHUS-IMPRESSION-3...%3A1|240%3A1318"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BACCHUS-IMPRESSION-3...%3A1|240%3A1318[/url][/quote] Hey Sharky! Phil told me you had a Bacchus. Good luck with selling it - if I hadn't spent a clean fortune this year I'd be interested in it myself! Hope London's treating you well. Richard's a decent chap that I know of old guys and he certainly knows his gear. Cheers Ian Coulter
  19. Where to start... Gear In this year (and still here so far): Shuker Bolt On 6 - beautiful, built for me custom that I'm not able to play comfortably yet, but I'll persist. Lakland 55-01 NTMB - arrived on Christmas Eve so haven't really got any proper use out of it yet. The neck fits me like a glove though so it's looking good so far! Aguilar GS112 - great little cab. Want to get another of these and another Ashdown ABM (head this time I think) to complete a mini rig, although I'm tempted by Alex's Compact cab... Zoom B2 - not had much time to play with this little blighter yet, but it'll probably take care of all my effects needs since I don't use them that much. Westfield cheapo P - everybody says you have to have a P. After this years exploits I don't agree, but this cost £20 (and that's about as much as I'd want to have tied up in a P at the minute!). Gear in this year (but will be leaving the building soon): Bongo 5HH - nice but It's not staying. Once over the initial honeymoon I realised it was too ACTIVE for me and the string spacing is a little too tight. Monz has first dibs... Fender CIJ 70's reissue P - nice to play, but P's are definately not for me so it's going to Clarky when he gets back (unless his plans change). Status S2000 - Been through the wars this one. Still here but it's going on the block too. Just can't get used to the overall feel of it. Sounds GREAT though. SWR workingman's 12 - had one of these before and always wanted another, but it's not enough for me to gig with and I do most of my practicing at home through headphones so it'll be going too. Gear in this year, and back out again!: Lakland BG4 - you all know the one. Black with Villex pups and passive mid tone control added. Nice bass but not for me - I thought it was the maple board so I tried the P thing again with a CIJ Fender... I now know I don't like P's or maple boards... Fender Roscoe Beck 5 - really miss this bass, but the 55-01 is looking pretty good to mend my broken heart! MM Ray4 - I'm not a 'ray guy either, but had to try it to find out. Thunderfunk TFB550 - nice amp. Went on about these for ages after trying Flanker's old one in the Gallery a while ago, but it wasn't really for me in my own playing situation. Prefer my Ashdown. Gear out this year: Aguilar AG500 - I like Aguilar cabs, but not too fussed on their amps. My Ashdown works better for me. So what's that: Overall Basses +6 (but 3 leaving soon) -0 Amps/cabs +2 (1 leaving soon) -1 Effects +1 plus a lot of 'trying' done this year. Hoping 2009 will be more settled gear-wise!
  20. Lakland DJ4 or JO4 for that money...
  21. I've been watching the super-thread(s) on these over on TB. Really like the look of the LG5 5 strings. They are expensive, but they would seem to be cheaper than an NYC Sadowsky.
  22. Quick question Alex. Will you be offering the Fender grill cloth as an option on all your cabs? May be interested in a compact at some point in the near future and would like that look. Like the logo, btw. But does it look retro enough for the retro cab?
  23. Anybody know if Rosetti are actually importing these yet?
  24. [quote name='trevthebass' post='353119' date='Dec 12 2008, 08:48 PM']bump[/quote] Without pics what's the point!
  25. [quote name='Stylon Pilson' post='352954' date='Dec 12 2008, 05:56 PM']Maybe my band leader has delusions of grandeur.[/quote] True of so many 'band leaders'...
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