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  1. Clarky
    Update: the German BC'er (for whom this was on hold since before Christmas) was unable to go ahead with the purchase, unfortunately. Hence this is back up for sale
  2. Clarky
    No worries Ralph. Shame though as our drummer reckoned it was the best we have ever played - which means it will inevitably go t*ts-up on Thursday, lol! But seriously, should be good on Thursday and hope to see you there
  3. Clarky
    Gotta say, I really enjoyed that! Thanks for posting
  4. Clarky
    Cracking gig last night. Next up The Finsbury on Thursday, onstage 10pm. Its bang next to Manor Park tube, next to Finsbury Park
  5. Clarky
    Says copper on the Velvet website
  6. Clarky
    If by copper you are referring to Velvet strings, then a wet rag and toothpaste will remove all the tarnish and - with some polishing - will brighten the strings very nicely
  7. Clarky
    Presto strings sold. Danny T's and Velvet Animas still available
  8. Clarky
    I have almost always used Interparcel, Jake. Very user friendly quote page and competitively priced (you get several carrier and service level options). I have used them to send basses to Scandinavia, Italy, Belgium, Germany and France, always successfully
  9. Clarky
    Well, as it happens, I like the songs in the second half of our 45 minute set more than the ones in the first half! So if you were a bit late ... Hopefully see you tomorrow, Ralph
  10. Clarky
    [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1389354519' post='2333145'] You don't start by playing the O2. You don't even start by playing the Dog & Duck. You start by playing a simple 12-bar blues at a jam session where nobody is even vaguely interested in your technique. Little steps. Lots of little steps. [/quote] Also there's so much more you can contribute to a band other than just bass playing. Being punctual, team spirited, booking gigs, doing promotions (FaceBook, BC etc) and just being a good egg. I think thats why I have not been out of a band for the past 7 years despite not being very technically proficient
  11. Clarky
    Hi there, 10pm is our allotted stage time which almost inevitably means we won't go on stage until 5-10 mins later! What's your real name, EliasMB, if we get the chance to meet? Cheers Clarky
  12. Clarky
    I have a bunch of strings sitting around that would be better used on someone's bass! Up for grabs: [b]1. Danny Thompson Signature strings[/b] These are in 99% new condition - I bought a s/h set of prototypes on BassChat but these had problems and the Bass Centre were kind enough to send me brand new replacements (production model, not prototype) for three strings and the fourth string at a discount to new price. Put them on my bass and they are just a bit too high tension and stiff for me (I would describe them as similar in tension and feel to Spiro Mittels). Cost £145 new. Will sell for £85 posted, a bargain vs new price. [url="http://www.basscentre.com/elites-signature-series/elites-danny-thompson-double-bass-strings.html"]http://www.basscentr...ss-strings.html[/url] [s][b]2. Presto Nylonwound Ultralights[/b] Again very good condition, were on my Baby Bass as it needs very low tension. Large diameter, gut-like strings which are Ideal for slappers or those who prefer just about the lowest tension strings around (<50lb per string as compared with around 58-66 pounds on Spiro Weichs). New these run to £100 including post from Thomann. Will sell for £60 posted. [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/presto_nylonwound_ultralight.htm"]http://www.thomann.d..._ultralight.htm[/url][/s] SOLD [s][b]3. Velvet Anima strings[/b] E/A/D used but excellent condition and brand new G (replacement from Velvet after original was faulty) that has been on my bass only a couple of days. £120 posted, so about half new price from European mainland (don't even ask about UK retail prices!). Amazing copper-wound, silk-core gut-sounding strings ... but on reflection I prefer the slimmer diameter and faster response of the synetic core Velvet Blues. [url="http://jazz.bassico.eu/462/93?l=en"]http://jazz.bassico.eu/462/93?l=en[/url] [/s]SOLD No offers on the above please as I think they are already very keenly priced. Sorry, not looking for trades either as I have enough strings!!!!
  13. Clarky
    Bloody BC detectives. Next you'll be telling me I'm sat at my computer wearing a lacy basque and high heel combo, errr
  14. Clarky
    [quote name='BetaFunk' timestamp='1389302553' post='2332710'] Kolstein's haven't got a sale on have they? [/quote] shhhhhhhh
  15. Clarky
    Very pretty indeed! I'll give you a serious offer of £0, per your ad I'm afraid this is not an auction site, you have to state a price or the ad gets closed
  16. Clarky
    Bump for getting very close!
  17. Clarky
    PS, it was also used in the filming of Sean of the Dead, which is cool
  18. Clarky
    If you dare head towads Millwall territory, we use the Music Room. Very friendly, choice of small/medium/large rooms, relatively fragrant and they have a shop selling snacks, drinks, beer etc [url="http://www.musicroomlondon.com/"]http://www.musicroomlondon.com/[/url]
  19. Clarky
    [quote name='pete.young' timestamp='1389187660' post='2331024'] I'm just wondering what you were searching for when you stumbled across this ... [/quote] Happy Jack's real name ... Andy Fallon
  20. Clarky
    [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1389084365' post='2329605'] You're not really going to buy a DB from the States are you? [/quote]Erm possibly. A very specific instrument on which there is a new year's deal
  21. Clarky
    [quote name='TheGreek' timestamp='1389039498' post='2329225'] Lovely looking bass, Clarky. Just checked the exchange rates - £2456.89 seems very reasonable - P&P must have been a killer though... [/quote] All-in it was just over £3k to me, which I was happy with (the cheapest one I had been offered until that point was £4.5k and Station Music in Germany occasionally has them in for £6k+)!
  22. Clarky
    Many thanks! I now have all the info I need. Cheers Rhys and Ruiner
  23. Clarky
    Thanks Rhys, I had a feeling that is the case. And it does compute to c.22%, is that correct (only slightly more than VAT as the handling charge is relatively small as a percentage for a higher value item)? Cheers
  24. Clarky
    If I were to buy a reasonably high value item from the US (around a couple of grand), is the import duty/VAT payable on the declared value of the item only or on the value of the item [u]plus [/u]shipping cost (the item is quite bulky and has a c$500 shipping cost)? IIRC the net cost is about 21-22%, based on VAT plus handling charge but please correct me if I'm wrong Thanks in advance
  25. Clarky
    Bump-ette for two imminent gigs: Next Saturday 11th at c.10pm at the Spice of Life in Soho http://www.substancegigs.com/showdetails.php?sid=359&vid=&pa=2 Then on Thursday 16th at The Finsbury (nr Finsbury Park), onstage just after 10pm
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