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    Using the classifieds

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I agree that incessant BUMPing is a pain. Maybe I need to get out more. I like the TB 24 hour rule personally.

    [quote name='lushuk' post='381165' date='Jan 15 2009, 12:35 PM']Hi guys does anyone get frustrated when posting a ad on the forum to see it disappear within a few hours by posts being bumped or bumparood or bumparama or a midday bump or a bump for a nice guy or a great avatar etc ive seen items bumped several times a day!
    Would a @ least 24 hr bumping rule be a good idea to give all posts/ads a fair crack?
    Sorry if this has been mentioned before I did type “bump” it into search but got 3 pages just from the last day……… you get what I mean.
    Perhaps a leaf from another site may be a forward step and make it fairer to posters.

    “TB rules in the Classified Section specify that you may bump your ads, but only under these conditions :

    - No more than one bump per 24 hour period
    - All previous bumps MUST be deleted

    The reason for these rules are
    a) Sellers have abused 'bumps' in the past
    ;) Reducing 'clutter' in for sale threads

    A bump is not just a post that says “bump” or “Monday morning bump” or “bumpaboo”, but ANY POST that does not feed the thread with relevant information. Examples include, but are not limited to:

    - “C’mon guys, this is a wonderful bass!”
    - “Get it quick or I’ll put it on eBay”
    - “No-one, really ?”
    - “PM replied”

    Adding of pictures is a valid reason to bump your forsale thread, as long as it falls within the above rules - no more than once per 24 hours and delete prior bumps beforehand.”

    Just a thought Eddy[/quote]

    SOLD

    in Basses For Sale

    Posted

    Three good reasons to buy this bass.

    1) Its a very good example of a Sadowsky and I have had 6 now.
    2) Ari is a great guy to deal with
    3) Thats a tremendous price.

    If I hadn't bought Trev's MV5 last week I would have had this for sure. In fact I enquired about it before I bought Trev's anout two months ago and Ari was holding onto it but situations change and I am disappointed to have missed this one.

    Oh yea and its very light as well from what I remember ;)

    Steve

    THE GB PORN THREAD

    in Gear Gallery

    Posted

    [quote name='EBS_freak' post='377403' date='Jan 12 2009, 09:46 AM']Good to hear man. So how long are you out there for?

    - Aha! The GBs are home you say Mike...?

    Steve - are you up for a mission to Mike's house to bring the GBs back to the Midlands...?[/quote]

    Yea, we could take something for him to review like a lead or something and while he is busy sneak out the back ;)

    Lets see this rumour!!

    The Sadowsky PORNO Movie

    in Gear Gallery

    Posted

    [quote name='geoffbassist' post='372513' date='Jan 6 2009, 10:18 PM'][url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=35861&hl="]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=35861&hl=[/url]

    thats my new toy!

    but im still longing for steves 2 white 4 string metros...they were great![/quote]

    Thats a beauty Geoff. Glad you finally got round to getting one. Geoff came down to Birmingham to buy an old Fender off me, played the Sadowsky and we agreed he would be better off with one than the Fender :-) That was the rosewood board one, WaveyDavy had that off me about 12 months ago, I would guess he has moved it on but you never know.

    Steve

    4 strings sound better than 5 string basses. Discuss.

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I read an article somewhere where a session player said that he thought the E on a 4 string sounded better than the E on a 5 string but I could never get my head around why there would be any difference. Obviously the E on the B string could/would sound different than the open E.

    I think its a myth that 4 strings sound better and are easier to play. I have persevered with 5 strings despite being useless and am now equally as incompetent on a 5 as a 4. I dont really slap but that could be perceived as being easier on a 4 but again I think its just down to practice.

    Sound wise its all the same?!?

    Steve

    The Sadowsky PORNO Movie

    in Gear Gallery

    Posted

    [quote name='barks' post='371794' date='Jan 6 2009, 11:44 AM']The first Sadowsky I played was one of Birdy's white ones and it led to me buying my RV4. This is my main bass and I'd love to get a 5'er to go along side it.

    Neil.[/quote]

    Nice Set up you have there Neil with the Berg cabs and Aggie head! I am suprised that the Sadowsky has not been replaced by your Skjold as your main bass. Is that because you prefer 4 strings or down to tone or other reasons?

    Steve

    The Sadowsky PORNO Movie

    in Gear Gallery

    Posted

    [quote name='NJE' post='371483' date='Jan 5 2009, 10:27 PM']About time I think, and for me the worst possible thread that could come along when I am a) GAS-ing like mad for a Sadowsky and b.) Poor

    Anyway I will really enjoy watching this thread progress has to be the best one so far with the possible exception of the Wal thread. I really really want a Sadowsky.

    Just before I leave, does anyone have both the Metro and NYC bass? I would really like to read an honest comparison/review/opinion of the two. I know everyone says they are the sadowsky if you just want the basic options but cant help wonder if the NYC made by Rogers crew are slightly better.

    All stunning basses though, love the red one.[/quote]

    Pretty Sure that CHRISDABASS has a NYC Sadowsky and a Metro so he will be able to comment on this.

    Of the 6 I have owned one was a NYC from 1994 so we can discount that but the red one was a 2003 NYC model. The other 4 have all been metro's.

    I found that there wasn't really any difference BUT there was a tiny part of me that thought the red one was slightly more playable and sweeter sounding. We weren't talking of more than 1% better than the others and it could all have been in my mind as I knew it was an NYC model but it seemed to have something very subtle more than the metros.

    The end result for me is that I wouldn't pay the extra for the NYC model unless I wanted something that wasn't offered in the metro range because they are all superb.

    Hope this helps!

    Steve

    The Sadowsky PORNO Movie

    in Gear Gallery

    Posted

    [quote name='phsycoandy' post='371446' date='Jan 5 2009, 09:42 PM']Sh#t why do I sell all my best basses, this one paid for last years holiday, and did she thank me, i'll let you figure that out, one of the best basses ive had, and a bit of PJ hybrid inbreeding![/quote]

    Now that is nice! I tried a fantastic trans white at the Gallery last August and loved it and asked Alex how much and when he checked it was actually sold and they hadn't taken it off display. The rumour is that theres a P/J 5 string metro in the pipeline so that should something worth waiting for!

    Steve

    The Sadowsky PORNO Movie

    in Gear Gallery

    Posted

    [quote name='GreeneKing' post='371304' date='Jan 5 2009, 07:46 PM']I didn't fully appreciate the Sadowsky at the time Steve. I'd love to try one again now :)[/quote]

    Don't worry Peter I have been round the loop 5 times. If you are ever passing Brum you are welcome to try mine.

    Steve

    The Sadowsky PORNO Movie

    in Gear Gallery

    Posted

    ^^ Very Good :)

    Here is Sadowsky Number 4. I believe that our very own Mr.Cougar now has this bass after a short spell of ownership by Richardd.....
    [attachment=18167:3948_body.jpg]
    [attachment=18168:3948_body1.jpg]
    [attachment=18169:3948_full.jpg]

    The Sadowsky PORNO Movie

    in Gear Gallery

    Posted

    Here's one of my personal favourites. Sadowsky number 2 was a metro the same spec as this. Last I heard WaveyDavy had this bass and was gigging it. Bassaussie also had it for a while and it was great.
    [attachment=18165:rv4_owh_body.jpeg]
    [attachment=18166:rv4_owh_full.jpeg]

    The Sadowsky PORNO Movie

    in Gear Gallery

    Posted

    [quote name='EBS_freak' post='371201' date='Jan 5 2009, 06:09 PM']Jeez - I remember that rig. That was the Eden/Mesa combination right? Think that was quite possibly around the first time I saw your band in El Royale.[/quote]

    Yes Eden/Mesa. The picture was from August 2006 if I remember correctly.

    Definately prefer EBS with both the Sadowsky and the GB.

    The Sadowsky PORNO Movie

    in Gear Gallery

    Posted

    Here's a couple of pics of my first ever Sadowsky bought in Jan 2005. I think it was a 1994 model.
    [attachment=18162:0f_12_sb.jpg]
    [attachment=18163:82_12_sb.jpg]

    And Here's another of me playing the third one that I owned which I got in a trade with our very own GreeneKing. This one was a real beauty but like many other things is long gone.
    [attachment=18164:stevebass3.JPG]

    More to follow.....

    Lovely basses you have Chris. Can't make up my mind which I prefer.

    Steve

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