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    [quote name='discreet' post='858823' date='Jun 6 2010, 12:51 PM']Didn't pay too much attention to this initially... does this mean it's active?[/quote] That's what I wondered - pretty sure a standard old P / Tele Bass wouldn't have any routing through the rear of the bass . . .
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    Normally I don't really go for the older P style basses but there's something eally quite cool about this one Loving the pearloid guard and the fact that it's matched on the rear as well :
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    "An intimate portrait of the legendary bass guitarist for The Who. This documentary includes the last footage ever recorded with John Entwistle, and features interviews with Pete Townshend, as well as other major figures in rock history" No idea if it's any good but worth sticking on the Sky+ to see what it's like Repeated at 4:00 AM on Tuesday 8th - maybe again later in the week. It's in HD at both times as well
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    [quote name='molan' post='858345' date='Jun 5 2010, 05:30 PM']From what I can see it also came in 3-tone sunburst and black - both with with a tort guard, maple neck & black inlays. Do you know if there was 100 of each colour or 100 in total (in which case yours is maybe even rarer!)?[/quote] May have answered my own question: "Fender LTD. 1970 Jazz Bass Closet Classic in Natural Fender is pleased to offer the 1970 Jazz Bass LTD (Natural) guitar in a team-built limited run of 100 instruments. This bass looks as beautiful as it sounds. The two-piece premium ash body has a three-ply white pickguard; the one-piece quartersawn maple neck ('70s U shape) has a gloss urethane finish and white binding, with a 7.25"-radius maple fingerboard, white Pearloid block position inlays and 20 medium jumbo frets. The sound comes from twin vintage-style Jazz Bass single-coil pickups (bridge pickup is 1/4" closer to bridge than normal). Other features include nickel/chrome hardware, vintage-style reverse tuning machines and an American Vintage Jazz Bass bridge. Also included are a Fender Custom Shop limited edition decal and certificate, plus a deluxe black hardshell case (orange interior), strap and cable. This bass features our "Closet Classic" treatment-built as if it was bought new in its respective model year, played maybe a few times per year and then carefully put away. It has a few small dings, a mildly checked finish, lightly oxidized hardware and aged plastic parts." Looks like there were 100 made in natural finish so not sure what the black and 3TS models were - I found a pair for sale though so they definitely exist, lol.
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    [quote name='eubassix' post='858352' date='Jun 5 2010, 05:41 PM'].. wasn't this originally Mark L. (marcus)'s bass (then BossHog, GreyParrot...) ?.. Can't be too many of these around ![/quote] Spot on David, I thought I'd seen one like this before - assuming it is the same one then I remember some of the 'fuss' surrounding the last pair of transactions
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    [quote name='bubinga5' post='858268' date='Jun 5 2010, 03:49 PM']only 100 made Barrie.. [/quote] Ah ha, I think I've sussed it now. The only current Jazz bass from Fender in the Custom Shop Closet Classic or Relic model range is a '64. This one is a 'hybrid' '70's edition with some elements from both early & late '70's models. From what I can see it also came in 3-tone sunburst and black - both with with a tort guard, maple neck & black inlays. Do you know if there was 100 of each colour or 100 in total (in which case yours is maybe even rarer!)?
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    Wow this looks nice, do you know what the LTD Edition classification was about this compared to the 'regular' Custom Shop CS basses?
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    [quote name='BigRedX' post='855751' date='Jun 3 2010, 10:04 AM']That's the one. I thought it was either than or a Roland Pickup. I seem to remember reading somewhere that Martin gave up on serial numbers because he didn't see the point as every bass was different![/quote] I actually had a chat with Martin about this yesterday and the principal reason he stopped inserting the brass placque was becuase of the chemicals used to manufacture it were really not very nice. I don't think he holds detailed records of every bass because of the individuality. From memort the Original is something like #11 or #18 so it's a very early one. My new Flam is #60 so still early(ish).
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    [quote name='BigRedX' post='855658' date='Jun 3 2010, 08:24 AM']Molan, what's the thing between the bridge and the pickup?[/quote] Is it the brass coloured bit? If so it's a 'label' with serial # etc - he stopped doing them at some point as they were very fidly & used some nasty chemicals to etch the brass plate.
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    [quote name='deksawyer' post='855603' date='Jun 3 2010, 01:02 AM']I know Gil and he's for real. Amazing player too..... The thing is though, he'd really like a Wal but thinks they're too heavy. My Wal is heavy, but with the right strap it's a breeze. He's big enough to stick up for himself as well! D.[/quote] Hey D - if Gil is a friend then it might be worth giving him a gentle nudge to actually let people know which basses are for sale, maybe some history on their age and condition etc. I think it highly unlikely that anyone is going to part with £1,800 without this basic kind of info. Plenty of people here with that kind of money for a bass (I've bout & sold several!) and an NYC Sadowsky is really one of the easiest high end basses to sell
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    [quote name='Veils' post='823435' date='Apr 29 2010, 09:22 PM']Jealous you guys. I've lusted after an Original 5 for years now [/quote] My ld one is at the Gallery right now - it's a beauty: [url="http://www.thebassgallery.com/product_details.cfm?ID=1395&type=Bass%20Guitar"]http://www.thebassgallery.com/product_deta...e=Bass%20Guitar[/url] Very early build and hsa a few features not found in the newer ones - not least the lovely purfling around the finger board (hard to see in these pics).
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    [quote name='bassmanady' post='855152' date='Jun 2 2010, 05:58 PM']Very,very nice Barrie...that looks great...bet it sounds as good as it looks [/quote] Thanks Ady, I've been playing off and on all evening - it's got a really nice growl to it, quite a different sound from anything else I have. Eq on the amp needs a fair bit of tweaking compared to my usual settings. It's just so well built, Martin really is a master craftsman
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    So I popped in to see Al & Martin today ostensibly to pick up my '78 J which had been 'sorted' by Martin. He'd also cleaned up my Sei original which Al has up for sale. I mentioned to Al how much I liked the Flamboyant 4 he had and he made me a good offer & I just couldn't resist & walked away with it Another fabulous example of Martin's work - I've wanted a headless flamboyant for ages and this one is particularly nice: Ash body with Aboina facings and a lovely ebony board.
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    Alleva Coppolo

    molan replied to birdy's topic in Gear Gallery

    [quote name='CHRISDABASS' post='854409' date='Jun 2 2010, 06:42 AM']looks awesome! let me know when you decide to sell it [/quote] You know me too well Anyway - I've only sold one amp & a bass & bought two new basses this week (excluding the WW AC) so my thirst for a 'deal' may be sated for a few days. . .
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    I wish someone would step in and buy this - I'm still missing my most recent NS5XL
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    There's this pic with three different Sadowsky 5 strings that seems to be something to do with gilbass as well? [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?act=attach&type=post&id=37636"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?act=attach...st&id=37636[/url]
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    Alleva Coppolo

    molan replied to birdy's topic in Gear Gallery

    [quote name='molan' post='838401' date='May 15 2010, 08:26 PM']I must admit that I'm really excited about this one![/quote] And it's arrived! Been playing for the last hour or so & just don't want to put it down It has that great Alleve Coppolo tone - just seems to be impossible to get a bad sound out of it - even in my hands, lol. I'll try to write up a review soon but in the meantime here's some of the original pics the previous owner sent me:
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    I was very much a prog man (well - boy actually!) back in the early - mid 70's. Yes, Genesis and Gentle Giant were probably my favourites at the time. I used to go and see anyone who might play locally and discovered all sorts of little gems like Greenslade & Fruupp, drifted into Gong and Steve Hillage for a while, struggled with King Crimson & Mahavishnu type bands who were just too 'technical' for me & never really got ELP who I just found too pompous & just a little dull. I've never really listened to enough modern prog to have an opinion - need to try a bit harder I think!
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    Great colour - I've not seen one like this before
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    [quote name='bubinga5' post='851013' date='May 29 2010, 12:02 PM']Ill take your 50th Rich.. Other than that i would go for a Custom Shop to my spec.... Leaving Fender behind (which i would for this) i would go for a Pensa Jazz...I would have one of these over a AC, Celinder...i nearl bought this once but it fell through for various reasons Awsome awsome basses....[/quote] That's interesting BB5 - where did you get to try out a Suhr? I've only ever seen them for sale in the States but, like pretty much everything these days, I guess some have made their way over here. They seem to 'only' sell for about $1,500 on the used market so not that expensive at all
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    [quote name='molan' post='850930' date='May 29 2010, 09:38 AM']Although I think there are so many nice Fender Jazzes out there my vote goes into the 'super' category I'm afraid. Alleva Coppolo who somehow manage to out-vintage an old Fender (and with 5 strings if that's your thing) but with far greater flexibility of tonal options[/quote] Who'd have thought it - my comments on the Alleva Coppolo magic obviously put some positive vibes out into the ether & when the post arrived this morning there was a note to say my latest aquisition was awaiting payment of custos cuties and would be delivered on Wednesday. With a bit of quick thinking I managed to get across to the postal storage depot and pay the duties in person & bring it home with me right there and then It's actually a P bass body with J pickups in it and it's just so nice to play. In passive mode & tone rolled off it has a great vintage tone and the neck, with vintage tint, and rosewood board are just lovely to play. Anyway - it's technically a P bass so I'll stop going off topic and post some more notes elsehwere I would seriously urge anyone thinking of a high end J to try out an AC though, very, very nice basses that, IMHO, do live up to the hype (in fact I like them so much I've already ordered another. . .)
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    Although I think there are so many nice Fender Jazzes out there my vote goes into the 'super' category I'm afraid. Alleva Coppolo who somehow manage to out-vintage an old Fender (and with 5 strings if that's your thing) but with far greater flexibility of tonal options Celinder for such amazing playability a lovely core tone Sadowsky for luscious finishes and 'that' punchy sound which is still so good live
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    Try emailing Steve Rowse - he's a top valve amp expert and knows his way around SVTs [url="http://www.stevesamps.co.uk/"]http://www.stevesamps.co.uk/[/url]
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    Excellent - this sounds like one of those "everyone's a winner" deals
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    Hi Chris, When you say 1978 / 1980 does that mean it was made somewhere between these years or something like it's a '78 body with an '80 neck? Also - do you know roughly how much it weighs and which of the various P bass neck profiles and nut widths it has? My old '76 had a really chunky neck and weighed a ton but I think Fenders from around this era varied quite a lot
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