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  1. Clarky
    Hi Gareth, nope! 3/4 again sorry mate!!!!
  2. Clarky
    I have posted this a few times in miscellaneous DB threads but it may be worth pinning this on the DB forum. This is a Belgian pro double bass player's matrix (over two pages) of sound-clips of various DB strings, played in different ways (arco, groove, long tones etc) but each pretty uniform and recorded with the same set-up so that valid string-to-string comparisons can be made. May help some people in choosing the right DB strings (and save lots of money potentially from buying the wrong ones!) The matrix is here: http://www.hervejeanne.de/saitenmatrix.php
  3. Clarky
    I got these strings a month or two ago from BC'er Rabbie and really like them (got loads of compliments at the Bluegrass 'Sorefingers' weekend on the tone). However, I wanted something a little more dark and gut-like so I am now using Velvet Animas, the (twice as expensive, ouch) thicker cousins of Blues. The strings are in good condition and I have cleaned them up with toothpaste and wet rag to restore much of their copper-y brightness (makes no odds to sound, they just look more shiny!) Here's Rabbie's ad [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/218988-velvet-blues-for-sale-sold/"]http://basschat.co.u...-for-sale-sold/[/url] I paid £65, so how about £55 posted for a very good condition set of strings that would normally set you back about £130 [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/velvet_blue_doublebass_strings.htm"]http://www.thomann.d...ass_strings.htm[/url] Here's a clip of Velvet Blues (not me) [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqOjIPWD-lQ[/media] And a sound matrix so you can compare their sound (and hear that Animas and Garbos are darker and guttier) [url="http://www.hervejeanne.de/saitenmatrix.php"]http://www.hervejean...aitenmatrix.php[/url]
  4. Clarky
    congrats, beautiful bass and the NAMM pic also shows the lovely Willy Weekes green P bass that I owned as did Paulie (still in his avatar in this thread)
  5. Clarky
    Sold
  6. Clarky
    Bump for a very nice and IMHO under-priced piece of custom P bass loveliness
  7. Clarky
    Bought a very nice 51P bass off Andy. Excellent deal, friendly helpful communications throughout and the bass was wrapped to withstand a nuclear assault (and even mail couriers!) Recommended
  8. Clarky
    last call!
  9. Clarky
    [quote name='sarah thomas' timestamp='1384943514' post='2282502'] [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/King-Double-Bass-Slap-King-3-4-True-Blonde-Stand-Up-Bass-Rockabilly-/321247133119"]http://www.ebay.co.u...y-/321247133119[/url] and a gig bag with a furry leopard print interior! Please buy it to stop me. [/quote] Good job London is some distance away from Liverpool - that is a rather fabulous looking beastie!
  10. Clarky
    I just sold my Mike Lull P bass to Matt (aka knackeredjazz). Matt is a pro bassist with a fantastic musical CV and a thoroughly nice chap to boot. Was his first time buying on BassChat and the whole deal was seamless, from comms to payment to pickup. Highly recommended
  11. Clarky
    I would go the 'Owning an Alembic' page here http://alembic.com/cgi-bin/alembic-club/discus.cgi?pg=topics and entitle it 'Calling MIca ... nut problem' or such like (Mica being the front person of Alembic and also quite helpful in my experience). Best of luck!
  12. Clarky
    I've played it too and can vouch for it. Its a lovely thing which I would snap up bar the fact I can't do 1.75" nuts (oo err missus) any more with my knackered left hand
  13. Clarky
    "The soundman's not here yet so you probably won't have time for a soundcheck" (when arriving 2-3 hours before our allocated set time)
  14. Clarky
    "Hey Bilbo, do you know the dots to Moondance?"
  15. Clarky
    Which reminds me http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEaRCAcfOEQ
  16. Clarky
    My worry is it looks like an enormous chocolate coloured phallus on the left hand side
  17. Clarky
    and for some full on RAWKKKKK, I give you Megadeth and Hangar Eighteen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-oU2xlViRQ
  18. Clarky
    Here's my bit of brightening up a dreary Sunday, a bit of classic 70s disco with a super-funky bass line http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DY0tsKCB4lc
  19. Clarky
    [quote name='Lowender' timestamp='1384717226' post='2279931'] That's pretty funny. My point was that one can't expect others to share the same views and that's okay. Interesting that you took that as so c negative. Maybe that says something about you, doesn't it? But thank you for your constructive contribution. [/quote] I agree with Billy Apple, your comment came over as laced with vinegar. I don't think anyone here is dumb enough enough to think everyone appreciates their own musical tastes so why p*ss on someone's else's parade? As for your reply, it must be lovely to live in your world
  20. Clarky
    Yep, good song JImmi! Might be worth adding some specs (eg, weight, nut width). Fabulous looking bass
  21. Clarky
    Sold pending payment
  22. Clarky
    done
  23. Clarky
    On hold, pending a viewing later today
  24. Clarky
    Bump with some details. We will be onstage just after 10pm and have a roughly half hour set. Its a good cause as all the evening's profits go to Medecins Sans Frontieres' Typhoon appeal
  25. Clarky
    Thanks! You can get the live experience too (as I see you are from London) as we are playing the Old Queen's Head in Islington next Wednesday, onstage just after 10pm. Its a good cause too as all the evening's profits go to Medecins Sans Frontieres' Typhoon appeal
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