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Wow, that sounds great. I wouldn't be able to do it for travel but I highly recommend it to anyone who can. Any media of Stu I've found online or through P2P has been a gross injustice to the man, he blew me away when I saw him live. He's really funny and friendly as well.

[quote name='Hutton' post='15425' date='Jun 11 2007, 08:46 AM']I know this thread is coming to an end but I thought I might make a case for the MIA 62 reissue as being a possibility. Like a few here I was dissappointed to learn that Bravewood were not making basses anymore. However, as it was known that I was on the lookout for a 60s P I was speechless when I was presented with a 62 MIA reissue when I left my last employment. The bass is absolutely brilliant. I love it and will set my German Shepherd on anyone who tries to remove it from my cold dead hands. [attachment=602:Precision1.JPG] And just in case! [attachment=604:PA180030.JPG][/quote] That bass is beautiful. Can't wait for the white to age. And it's great to see a dark neck on a RI again. My P-special is practically light brown.

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='15431' date='Jun 11 2007, 09:19 AM']Y'see, I'm sure Bravewood guitars play fine'n'dandy, I seem to be the only person in the world that thinks their body relic-ing is terrible. Do all their customers really ask for them to be relic'd as if they've done three sets a night for thirty years in a termite colony? Just wonderin'.[/quote] They look great to me, and very realistic. Maybe my brain is gone rubbished`

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='15416' date='Jun 11 2007, 08:26 AM']How can you tell that from the information available? All we know about Bidder 2 is that he (or she, of course) has completed between 10 and 49 transactions, having signed up to eBay sometime between June'05 and June'06. Worst-case scenario: He has bought 10 cheap CDs so as to get some feedback rating. Alternative scenario: He has bought 25 vintage Fender Ps and Js, and sold 24 of them. We just don't know, do we?[/quote] Of course I can't be certain, maybe I'm just being cynical. Although I'm quite sure of myself in this situation.

As a bit of a throwback hippie, I think the flower's kind of sweet. But I don't like the funny shaped body. The bass seems a bit unsure of itself.

[quote name='dlloyd' post='15649' date='Jun 11 2007, 03:22 PM']No, but I have a Masters degree in Obviousology... [/quote] Never heard that one before

[quote name='NJW' post='15689' date='Jun 11 2007, 04:13 PM']thats absolutely terrifying. Imagine getting lost in the woods, only to find a huge orgy of dwarves and wizards, all playing bass riffs through ashdown mini stacks, naked, and making magic and stuff.[/quote] Yea, yea. I got 'lost', that's what happened.

It might be all OK. I can understand why he's done it. If it's bought and the transaction is smooth and successful he'll save about £65 on Ebay fees. How do those folks at Ebay sleep at night? Oh yea! - In silk tapestries of exquisite black and gold that are custom woven by doves and dodos dressed as page boys and chimney sweeps.

[quote name='99ster' post='15332' date='Jun 10 2007, 11:03 PM']OK Paul they're yours if Joe doesn't want them...! Thanks.[/quote] Oh give [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=1454&hl="]WFG[/url] a chance to reply first. He bothered to create a wanted post. I'm third in cue. Never mind, I'm in no hurry.

Howdy Wes, paul.

[quote name='Happy Jack' post='15284' date='Jun 10 2007, 09:54 PM']I think some are being a bit harsh here. I've seen this pattern plenty of times, and I've seen little evidence that it's shill bidding - it's far too blatant for that. Bidder 2 is clearly very inexperienced (look at his rating). He's put in three bids to reach £5.50 to beat Bidder 1's £5.00. He's now Highest Bidder but also Reserve Not Met. So he puts in five more bids with £10 increments to reach £50. He's still Highest Bidder (of course) but also still Reserve Not Met. He knows it's worth way more than £50, and he's getting a bit carried away, so he chucks in a couple more bids to reach £200. Still no joy. Then he goes to lunch (look at the times). I'm thinking, maybe a certain amount of ardent spirits were involved, or possibly quite a lot of brewery-related products. Anyhoo ... He comes back two hours later, and he logs on again, and this time he goes for it. You can almost see him sitting there, gritting his teeth as he bids again and again in £100 increments until finally he reaches nirvana at £800. He's now Highest Bidder and the Reserve is gone. The bass will be his ... erm ... assuming he's actually got the £800. Oh sh*t. Suddenly, it all goes quiet. You'll see this bass re-listed in a couple of weeks. Not because it's some sort of con by the seller, but because a dodgy buyer has screwed up. Any takers?[/quote] Bidder two is only inexperienced (rating) because the ID is only used for shill bidding. All the bids are to make it look very popular and desirable.

[quote name='kevbass' post='15184' date='Jun 10 2007, 06:24 PM']Hello all, has anyone else noticed that USA made peavey basses always seem to go very cheap second hand? Apart from the Cirrus series which seems to hold its value quite well, the other usa stuff like the milleniums, or the vintage bits like the T-45 or T-40 always seem to go for very cheap, despite being of USA build and quality, particularly the earlier models, I mean a USA millenium in a shop, will cost you around a grand, thats how much it was in soundcontrol anyways, the ones I seen go on ebay are lucky if they reach £300, thats a £700 hit from new price. I cant understand why they dont hold their value, perhaps its because they dont have the same rep as say Fender? Anyways, two on ebay that someone may want to have a go at, [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Peavey-USA-Millenium-BASS-Active-D-TUNA-99p-NR_W0QQitemZ120129864620QQihZ002QQcategoryZ4713QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Peavey-USA-Millenium...1QQcmdZViewItem[/url] [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Peavey-USA-made-Millenium-4st-Bass-PJ-pickups-no-case_W0QQitemZ190120852069QQihZ009QQcategoryZ4713QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Peavey-USA-made-Mill...1QQcmdZViewItem[/url][/quote] They're trying to change their reputation from previous bang-for-your-buck status. After having your brand name perceived in a certain way for three decades, it'll be as difficult as playing rock, paper, scissors with a hedge trimmer to shake off their old rep'. Due to competition from far east imports, Peavey no longer has the niche for reliable, good value items - So they have to change or die. It's a necessity. A new range of high quality, competitive products and celebrity endorsement (Stu Hamm for one - amps) is a good start. Anyway, that's why the resale value is poor and why a second hand modern Peavey is a great value buy - probably one of the best. I'm sure they sound and play great, but in my opinion the design is pretty uninspired and isn't really going to attract the attention they require. The old T-40s and T-45s are respected basses and I've seen them go for quite a lot of money on Ebay (not Fender money though). I don't think there is much demand for them though, design wise, in modern music. - Possibly in the future??? In my opinion, they only got it right with the '70s stuff. Here's my old 18" cab and 'the bass' head: I still love that silver dust cap!

[quote name='99ster' post='15136' date='Jun 10 2007, 04:44 PM']I've got a thumbrest (Fender) + a Fender reissue Precision bridge chrome cover available - both 'as new' with all the screws, etc. I got them from here [url="http://basspartsresource.com/"]http://basspartsresource.com/[/url] - which cost me about £16. I bought them for a bass project that I never ended up doing... Yours for [b]£10[/b] - incl P&P. PayPal is OK. I've got LOADS of other parts as well for sale (need to do a posting with them all listed) - including some nice proper vintage bits - if you're interested...[/quote] I'll take them off your hands if Joe doesn't want them! paul.

That's a beaut' of a bass from a 'wat of a seller. He's not good enough for your money. I've seen a few of those basses, another will come up soon.

That's very nice of him to review and compare them. I'll have to have a read through sometime. Nice find.

Recently come up, don't know if you've seen. [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-Bass-Guitar-Amplifier-and-Speaker-Cabinet_W0QQitemZ190121452793QQihZ009QQcategoryZ58719QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fender-Bass-Guitar-A...1QQcmdZViewItem[/url]

[quote name='velvetkevorkian' post='14791' date='Jun 9 2007, 08:51 PM']I started listening to a lot more powercheese metal because I joined a power metal-ish band.[/quote] --- Just a quick *bump* before I watch Magnolia.

[quote name='Muppet' post='14823' date='Jun 9 2007, 10:16 PM']Fight you for it.[/quote] -- Did you catch [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/WEM-DOMINATOR-BASS-MK1-VALVE-AMP-60-70s_W0QQitemZ300116800375QQihZ020QQcategoryZ58719QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem"]this[/url]?

[quote name='d-basser' post='14731' date='Jun 9 2007, 06:32 PM']Is it possible to seperate the cabs and use them as part of a rig??? i need a little more top end with my TE Ah150 and peavey BW 15" half stack[/quote] That's really clever. Use it as a practice amp and an OK extension cab on a bigger rig. Someone on BT had one of these, I don't know if he's moved over though, I'd like to see the back of one.

[quote name='kevbass' post='14659' date='Jun 9 2007, 03:38 PM']Hello all, got the trade for my fender precison, a warwick corvette double buck, in a deep red oil finish, basically it was a straight trade, Fender Usa Precision with case and candy, for the doublebuck, new gator hardcase, with all the candy i.e manual, truss rod tool wax etc. It totally mint, not one mark on it, a 2005 one I believe, anyways, got it home this morning, plugged it in and wow, I can say that this is the nicest sounding warwick Ive owned, Ive had a corvette standard, thumb bolt on, streamer lx, this one beats them all, Its way more versatile than the precision, its got an active 3 band pre amp, 2 passive humbuckers and two coil tap switches that allow me to go between the two pickups and run them as series or parallel or both. and it came with straplocks, Im one happy bunny right now, rest assured pics in the porn section soon. [/quote] This one probably interests me most out of all of the Warwicks. I'd be a bit worried about all that pickups getting in the way. Good job though, you sound really happy

Good to see an old thread. [url="http://www.bgra.net/2004/index.php?content=feature&page=strings"]Here's[/url] a site with some string reviews and information.

[quote name='MB1' post='14699' date='Jun 9 2007, 05:19 PM']MB1. Go to sound control uk site. enter ashdown in search box its on page no 3.[/quote] ta I can't say I'm not tempted. But will it have enough bottom end for Motown.... I might just wait for that badly described valve combo on Ebay I've been looking for - for a nice little home setup. Thanks again for't' heads up, p

[quote name='Oxblood' post='14704' date='Jun 9 2007, 05:24 PM']First off, +1 to what paul just said. Lefty's EVO rackmount head is exactly the same amp as a current EVO II, only made with love in Essex. Bad question. Not a case of "as good" or "better", simply different. The ABM is a helluva good amp and can sound very valve-ish, but it's a different animal from an SVT. You need to try one and let your ears decide. While I'm at it... Welcome to Basschat, bj ! Whereabouts are you ? It's always worth adding your location to your profile info - that way, your fellow members can give useful advice. You never know: there may be a member who lives in your neck of the woods who could let you try out an ABM. If you're anywhere near me, you're welcome to try out one of my ABM combos. Just send me a PM[/quote] Try and buy

[quote name='BigRedX' post='14683' date='Jun 9 2007, 04:31 PM']Yes, absolutely! - I guess I didn't put that across properly in my post...[/quote] Oh you did, it was more rhetorical reiteration. [quote name='BigRedX' post='14683' date='Jun 9 2007, 04:31 PM']On paper the band I play in at the moment only has a little crossover with the music I buy and listen to. However in practice with all the different influence we all bring to the music we manage to end up with something we all enjoy playing and the audience apprently enjoys too! I suppose it appeals to the music hybridiser in me to figure out how to add bass lines inflenced by either Peter Hook or Mick Karn to music that would otherwise be mostly poppy blues-rock and still make it a seamless and appropriate part of the song.[/quote] That sounds like a great situation. I bet you bring something a little special to the table with those influences.

[quote name='MB1' post='14684' date='Jun 9 2007, 04:37 PM']MB1. more price reductions at sound control on end of stock ashdown gear. Ashdown Perfect 10 mini rigs now £99 two 10 inch cabs and seperate 65 watt amplifier.headphone and cd input on amp,includes leads. perfect for home practice and they look cool too,very well made. AN ABSOLUTE STEAL FOR £99.[/quote] I couldn't see this online.