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Cairobill

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  1. Very smooth transaction. Thanks Steve!
  2. Indeed Kiwi - regarding rarity, load up the Steinberger database and search for XL25...doesn't occur much... http://www.steinbergerworld.com/serial-L.html
  3. Interesting bass. Do you find the thicker neck give this jazz a heavier sound? I love jazz basses but suspect that the thinner the neck, the weedier the tone?
  4. Indeed - these are so eye wateringly rare. One of the great bass designs and unlike it's peers - Jazzes, Ps, Rics, Stingrays etc - they will NEVER be made again. Gold dust, hen's teeth, finite resource etc
  5. S'funny - I play a Rickenbacker and a Stingray and don't give a guff about people slagging either bass off as, um, everyone is entitled to their opinion. Also, the weak G string is present on most Stingrays I have tried. I had a '94 (now sold) that had a very weak G string. My Classic, on the other hand, is strong like bull Getting upset about people slagging off the model of your bass is a major warning that you need to get a sense of perspective. These brand specific websites are a fantastic source of information but the mildest criticism will nark off the passive aggressive obsessive compulsives that act as self-elected brand reps who see themselves as protector of Sterling Ball's honour etc etc (he can protect himself very adequately I'm sure).
  6. Indeed. On a rarity/collectable scale an XL25A goes up to 11…funny how Steinbergers don't get snapped up immediately. They are such fantastic basses…
  7. And a price drop to 1650 for this splendid bass!
  8. Good voice there…communicates the song well...
  9. Yup - it's a beauty...
  10. Price drop Monday Adamovic bump... Also open to jazz basses plus a grand!
  11. They're very rare I think - a special one off order by GC in around 2010/11. Mine has a flame neck and a weight of 8.5 lbs - it's my dream bass.
  12. New sound files added - follow the link to sound cloud...
  13. Weds afternoon price drop and FS option!
  14. I have a Stingray in a simliar colour scheme - it's the Guitar Centre special edition I think. Bump for a great bass!
  15. Links tweaked…Maher went on to play with Scritti. I love this music. That's put me in the mood for some relentless music. Lo...Crow by Albini's Shellac... [media]http://youtu.be/gPQIMA6H6F8[/media]
  16. Ah Massacre! Two formative tracks for me... Legs [media]http://youtu.be/ETxtSbfpjHE[/media] Killing Time [media]http://youtu.be/El-_oJd9QuQ[/media] FANTASTIC music...
  17. [quote name='stingrayPete1977' timestamp='1415868778' post='2604559'] Not unless he has a time machine [/quote] Ah ...didn't realise he was using them before Edwards. Anyone with a geeky interest in Queen recordings know which tracks were Deacon using a 'Ray?
  18. Anyone have a list of tracks where he used a stingray? Another One Bites the Dust? Was it a Bernard Edwards influence? Deacon is an amazing bassist.
  19. Single cuts understandably divide opinion as most of them look revolting. However, I became intrigued after trying a few Fodera imperials - to my eye the Imperial shape manages to play against type and look extremely cool. Pretty much every other single cut shape makes me want to throw up. Since I couldn't afford a new Imperial, I got an Adamovic Halo which is a rare bass that pulls off a good look for a single cut in my view. [url="http://www.adamovic.nl/2basses/Custom/Ha.htm"]http://www.adamovic....s/Custom/Ha.htm[/url] Feel wise I would say that a good single cut gives the neck a different feel, especially in the upper register compared to bolt ons and neck-throughs. The whole bass feels 'fused' together and certainly on the Imperials I've tried (and my Adamovic) gives terrific sustain and response, especially in the upper registers. That doesn't mean that I don't use bolt ons (I have a few bolt ons that are just amazing, esp my stingray) but I certainly prefer chording, playing complicated upper register stuff etc more on the Adamovic, which is by far the most playable bass I own.
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