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  1. geoffbyrne
    I'm not sure what this expression denotes..................... G.
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    [quote name='EdwardHimself' post='461964' date='Apr 14 2009, 11:55 AM']Are you joking? Surely you've just mixed the numbers the wrong way round mate. 110110 what you mean 27? I'm 17 but i do feel a lot older than i am, in a bad way.[/quote] Mmmm - I make that 54. I'm 62 in 'Scrooge' mode and about 25 when playing bass....................... G.
  3. geoffbyrne
    I've been using Roto 55 Solo's instead of HiBeams - they last ages with me, but then I've a dry hand(!) - anyone else tried them? G.
  4. geoffbyrne
    [url="http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HOHNER-B-BASS-4-4-STRING-BASS-GUITAR-NATURAL-SATIN_W0QQitemZ120405278328QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar?hash=item120405278328&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318"]http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HOHNER-B-BASS-4-4-ST...%3A1|240%3A1318[/url] I've got the 5er which I've just upgraded with Joe Barden Pickups & a John East U-Retro pre. The physical bass is made & plays more than Good Enough, but the EMG Selects & the pre are not outstanding. G.
  5. geoffbyrne
    RD605 - pretty much the same as the RD900 (except for the extra string and the mahogany body - obviously!!! ) This one's up for sale: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=43240"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=43240[/url] Geoff
  6. geoffbyrne
    Here's a nice bass: Ibanez RD605. A few marks, but generally pretty good condition. Nice action. Active. Swap? G.
  7. geoffbyrne
    [quote name='Born 2B Mild' post='454627' date='Apr 5 2009, 01:10 PM']Yes, I need the dosh to go towards my latest acquisition, but... temptations can be dangled [/quote] Mmmm - I don't think my Ibanez RD605 can be called a temptation...........but you never know!! G.
  8. geoffbyrne
    Is it still sale only? G.
  9. geoffbyrne
    We started 1962 in Barrhead, near Glasgow & became 'The Original Corvettes' (www.youtube.com/miller4065 for recordings made in 1963/4 & some pics). We were doing this *before* the Beatles made it!!! The bassist is holding a very rare (300 made) Eko bass & would love to get hold of another. Bassist is still in Paisley, I travel up now & then, rhythm was in Abu Dhabi where I went to hang with him for a week (interesting!!!) and the drummer is in Oz, BUT there's talk of a reunion & doing a gig back where it all started. Pics from 1963. Geoff
  10. geoffbyrne
    Yup, I'm 62 and off for an audition for a rock band today, although my other band is middle-of-the-road G.
  11. geoffbyrne
    I have an NE-1 and use it almost constantly. I also use an MXR-80+ which is also a pretty handy piece of kit. G.
  12. geoffbyrne
    I use something like this (but cheaper): Get one from Ikea & trim (or not) to size, spray black & afix pedals with Velcro or plastic ties. I'm about to make one myself. G.
  13. geoffbyrne
    Usually when the rattle is nearer the headstock end, you need to add a little relief. Once you do that you *might* be able to lower the bridges just a tad.... G.
  14. geoffbyrne
    I've just taken a set of (well-used) EMG Selects (91, 94mm) out of my B Bass. Might sell. G.
  15. geoffbyrne
    I have 2 Digitech effects (Genesis I and a GNX-1) which *both* need an AC-IN and an AC-OUT type of power (*not* DC-OUT). Attaching DC out may or may not cause damage - I did that with the GNX-1 and it looked as though it was powering up, but stalled and it didn't do any damage - but then it was brain-damaged when I got it. I have no idea about a Whammy pedal though, but I suspect it may be as above. When 1 power supply died, I got a replacement from a guy selling supplies on Ebay but I had to email him specifically about the correct model. G.
  16. geoffbyrne
    I'm a leather man, myself(!!!): G.
  17. geoffbyrne
    Friend bought a Shine 335-type off Ebay - it was OK - it set up well & played nicely but the pickups were thin and the neck was chunkier than I like. I worked on the old-shape Shine Warrior 5 and it too was ok with a chunky neck & weak electrics. New Warrior looks nicer. G.
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    I have the 5 string which I love for its narrow, slim neck - I'm upgrading the electrics. I've just put a John East U-Retro on instead of the 2-band and there's a pair of Joe Bardens coming to replace the EMGs. Can't say I've had problems with battery-draining - last battery lasted over a year. As already said, physical construction is excellent - Cort in Korea - maple body & neck, mine has an ebony fretboard. Neck through. Hardware more than adequate. I'm surprised these aren't more popular. G.
  19. geoffbyrne
    [quote name='geoffbyrne' post='438616' date='Mar 18 2009, 08:08 PM']Is this free-standing, or built-in? G.[/quote] Sorry, I'd go for a built-in. G.
  20. geoffbyrne
    Thanks to those who replied here -it's appreciated, but I've decided to let them go as a single lot. Geoff
  21. geoffbyrne
    [quote name='Hamster' post='446662' date='Mar 26 2009, 10:50 PM']Seller - meet buyer - [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=44944&hl="]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=44944&hl=[/url][/quote] G.
  22. geoffbyrne
    Most of these 5 sets were on a 3x2 except the Blue Steels which were on a 4x1. Also I have no idea of some of the gauges. I have no idea what these go for, so make me an offer. Most of these are *not* played to death, except, maybe the Flats. COMPLETE SETS Unidentified 4-string Rounds set (no silk) with a D'Addario 130 5th Round in a Roto 77 box. 4 string set of Rotosound Flats in a Jiffy bag. 5 string set of Rotosound Flats in a Roto 55 box. 5 string set of Rotosound Rounds, probably 77s. Look like 40 -130 in a new Roto RB box. 5 string set of Rotosound Rounds in a Roto 88 box - look like 45-130s. Probably 66s. 5 string set of D'Addario Rounds, look like 45-135 in a DR box. 5 string set of Dean Markley Blue Steel Rounds 45-125 in their own box(!) PARTIAL SETS 4 of a 5 string set of Lakland Rounds. 40 - 128. Missing D. In a Roto 88 box. Assorted NOS Picato ProBass Nylon Wound strings some new.60-8?-96-115. 60 -1 used - 1new 8? -1 used 98 -1 used -1 new 115-1 used - 1 new I would trade *all* the above for a new 5 string set of Rotosound 55 Compressors or 5er set of DR Lo-Riders. G.
  23. geoffbyrne
    PM'd re: Joe Bardens. G.
  24. geoffbyrne
    Looking to upgrade the EMG Selects in my B Bass. It takes standard 91/95mm 4-string pups despite the fact it's a 5 string although narrow spacing. Probably rail-types would be best suited for this, so, who, apart from EMG makes standard-sized rails? This is now sorted. Negotiated a set of Joe Bardens(!) from a forum member and they are on and chiming out nicely (nay, beautifully) through the John East U-Retro!!! Geoff
  25. geoffbyrne
    Could you measure the lengths of the Ken Smiths for me please? Thanks, Geoff
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