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  1. Clarky
    Hey Chris, no these are polished nickel flats with purple silks. The blurb says "FLATS authentic in every way. Constructed over a round core for increased flexibility and lower tension, the RB FLATS are wound with a pure nickel flat wire, which is then polished to a high shine, resulting in a string that is both supple and comfortable to play. With the RB FLATS, Optima have created a flat wound bass string which echo’s the classic tones of yesteryear."
  2. Clarky
    Being the bassist in a band requires so much more than ability on the instrument - enthusiasm, learning parts for rehearsals, practice before gigs, maintaining communication with band mates, turning up on time reliably etc. I am a very basic, untechnical bass player but pretty good at the other stuff.
  3. Clarky
    Having read up how accurate these German made strings are to the flatwounds that were standard issue on 4000/4001 models in the 1960/70s, I bought a couple of sets. Unfortunately the tension is a bit too high for my knackered left hand (its definitely more tense than TI flats, which I previously used, and feels more like a 'standard' flatwound such as a Chrome or La Bella 45-105). The gauges are 45-57-77-100. One set is brand new and unopened in the packet, the other has been on my bass for two days and the ends were trimmed for use on my Ric (note: on removing, some of the silk immediately fell off the tuner end of the G string, grrr, though its 100% usable). A Strings is the cheapest UK-based retailer and sells at £47.99 per set. So how about £40 30 posted for the brand new set and £30 posted for the briefly used set?
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    In general I have had good experiences with BD and I will continue to use them. I did have one major beef which was them mis-weighing a bass. I have a glass back and weight is important to me (even more so now, after busting 13 ribs plus shoulder/sternum/left hand in a horse accident in March). The bass I bought (a Ric) was heavier than advertised and I ended up having to sell on eBay for my usual loss. They do now weigh basses individually and I am prepared to give them the benefit of the doubt.
  5. Clarky
    Pretty much nothing seems to be selling on the forum right now ... so I am withdrawing this for the moment and will keep it in reserve as backup to my Rick and Serek.
  6. Clarky
    Not cheap either, £45 on Amazon!
  7. Clarky
    FYI, the Rick standard strings are nickel rounds and have an unusual set of gauges with 45,55,75,105
  8. Clarky
    I wondered the same. A quick google turned this up
  9. Clarky
    Bump
  10. Clarky
    ^^^^ my latest band (goth/post punk) has been a breath of fresh air after playing blues rock/Americana (mainly), hiphop/funk and cowpunk in last five years
  11. Clarky
    Fresh pics, though its a rather gloomy day
  12. Clarky
    Reviving this thread with my recently acquired 1973 4000-to-4001 conversion. Loads of mods (tuners, bridge, bezel, controls and extra pickup) but loving it - even the crudely carved "Crue" in the body! Nice slim neck and ultra low tension TI strings to suit my knackered left hand.
  13. Clarky
    Now £180 plus post if needed (call it £5)
  14. Clarky
    Bump. New price: £950 plus delivery at cost if I swap for nickel rounds, £975 plus delivery at cost if it stays with the TI flats. Sorry, no offers and no trades
  15. Clarky
    OP last visited on July 19, so I think you would be lucky Karl
  16. Clarky
    In response to a PM, sorry no trades as I have a Bassrig (pictured) and all the pedals I need. Sale only
  17. Clarky
    Bump. I will include post within UK in my £195 price
  18. Clarky
    Returning to Judas Priest (see 'Breaking the lav'): Beyond the Realms of Neath Right Crawler Turbot Lover Electric Rye The Zipper Metal Rods
  19. Clarky
    Continuing with ABBA Waterpoo I have a bream
  20. Clarky
    BOC - Don't fear the keaper Bon Jovi - Livin' on a Player AC/DC - Chunderstruck Judas Priest - Breaking the lav
  21. Clarky
    Musbang Sally
  22. Clarky
    Back up FS. Took my Ric to rehearsal yday and it worked out superbly, so I am back to thinning the herd. Hence my superb condition, lightweight Jazz is now available again. No trades, straight sale thanks!
  23. Clarky
    Lovely valve driven OD/preamp pedal with DI. Boxed but no instructions sheet (easily downloadable). The newer 9V version with power supply. In good but not pristine condition. I have just fitted a brand new JJ valve (£25) so it is good to go for a long time. Post at cost on top or meet SW13 Lkndon
  24. Clarky
    Don met me at a typically BC strange place, under the watchful gaze of Holly Willoughby's security guard, to buy my JMJ Mustang. The whole deal was transacted smoothly and in a thoroughly friendly manner. Can't wish for more than that! Enjoy the bass, Don!
  25. Clarky
    I felt very similarly during lockdown and again after May 2022, when my main band went on an extended hiatus for various health/other reasons (not me, for clarity). I have reinvigorated myself - and started buying/selling basses again, haha - by joining a band from a different genre that I am used to (goth/post punk) but which I have fond memories of from my youth. Found them on "Joinmyband" website. Maybe a short break is in order and then check out the 'musician wanted' sites and try something a little different, Andy?
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