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  1. Clarky
    I bought these from Thomann a couple of weeks ago - here's the link [url="http://www.thomann.de/gb/velvet_garbo_doublebass_strings.htm."]http://www.thomann.d...ss_strings.htm.[/url] They currently cost £209 which is by far the cheapest available deal (Stringmail is the cheapest supplier in the UK at £234, others sell for up to £320!) The strings have been briefly on both my DBs but are in excellent condition still. They are too thumpy for my small-bodied Kolstein travel bass and just didn't suit my 3/4 flatback (which needs brighter strings). The character of these is very gut-like but with more sustain in the lower registers than for example Silver Slaps. Here is a link to a string audio site that will allow you to hear (and compare) Garbos. [url="http://www.hervejeanne.de/saitenmatrix.php"]http://www.hervejean...aitenmatrix.php[/url] So how about [s]£175[/s] nearest offer to £150 posted for a set of barely-used Garbos then? PS, they look just like this (they don't have ball ends, but a loop arrangement instead which allows for simple installation/removal) [attachment=120846:velvet_set_of_garbo.jpg]
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    I used to have one of these. Really good, underrated amps. I sold mine to go micro. Two Sansamps plus a 300W (loud, so I assume its a real 300 Watts) power amp all rolled into one. Best of luck with sale but I am guessing it will be gone fast
  3. Clarky
    For a non-traditional bass, this Warwick Corvette is stunningly good value at £350 http://basschat.co.uk/topic/188716-fs-1995-warwick-corvette-german-bubingawenge-l350/
  4. Clarky
    If you intend to keep to the ska/two-tone genre, Jamie, I am not sure a Jazz would cut through enough for you. A Precision or - if you want some active oomph - a Stingray might be better. If your budget is up to £500 this looks nice (although its not clear if its sold) http://basschat.co.uk/topic/186469-for-sale-fender-highway-one-precision-bass/page__p__1802189__hl__precision__fromsearch__1#entry1802189 And if more than £500, this is a beaut http://basschat.co.uk/topic/189166-2005-buttercream-ltd-ed-stingray/ as is this http://basschat.co.uk/topic/186667-for-sale-fender-american-standard-precision-bass/page__p__1831427__hl__precision__fromsearch__1#entry1831427
  5. Clarky
    Bit of an odd one. Playing to a super-trendy crowd in a coffee shop in Dalston as part of a 'happening' (there was also a fashion show and art illustrations on display). One of our two singers had the lurgy so we had to choose songs carefully so as not to damage her voice and cut our set to 30 mins from 45. Played well under the circumstances and got a good reaction. Best of all, it was the first outing for my newly-acquired Kolstein travel bass which acquitted itself really well (I amplified it through a Realist pickup and a Phil Jones Briefcase combo with no preamp). Now where is the wax for my moustache and where did I leave my Plus Four trousers? Yes, people really look like that in Dalston ....
  6. Clarky
    Wil sold me a Realist double bass pickup. It arrived in great condition and with all original packaging, virtually as good as new- and he was kind enough to send it to me on approval. Top man. Many thanks Wil!
  7. Clarky
    No worries Sean! There will be plenty more gigs - and we are esp excited about headlining the Half Moon on 14th Nov
  8. Clarky
    That sounds a fabulous deal, Keith! I paid considerably more for my 1880s German flatback Its such a buyers' market right now
  9. Clarky

    Troy Sanders bass

    Clarky replied to a topic in Bass Guitars

    [quote name='andydye' timestamp='1350031649' post='1833643'] Why if he's got a top quality fender which is basically a custom shop one would he play MIM ones just cos they've got his name on them? [/quote] He wouldn't! But paying punters who love Mastodon would
  10. Clarky
    For those not seeking a night of filth 'n roll with BRX' band Dick Venom & The Terrortones, there's always the more ethereal world of All The Queens Ravens in another corner of North London tomorrow. We are onstage about 9.30pm and have a 45 minute set. You even get to look at 'sharing skirts' and drawings thereof. For the avoidance of doubt I will not be sharing a skirt
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    106,000,000

    Clarky replied to ped's topic in Site News

    Or one bored man with one computer who hasn't been rumbled at work yet
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    Troy Sanders bass

    Clarky replied to a topic in Bass Guitars

    He has a really cool Fender Deluxe Precision with a custom shop silverburst finish. I've seen him use that live. Like it a lot [attachment=120730:610x.jpg]
  13. Clarky
    Lucky person. A very nice bass that I would have probably bought from Paul if it had come up for sale a few months earlier, before I splashed out on my German flatback
  14. Clarky
    As per another thread, it might help your sale if you had some higher quality pictures including close-ups plus a bit of background on the bass etc. Looks a very nice Ric although it might be an idea to double-check previous sale prices on 4001's to see if you are in the right ballpark (this is not a comment on the price, merely a constructive bit of advice to help you maximise your chances of selling). Best of luck with the sale and consider this a bump from me!
  15. Clarky
    Loads of basses are sold on this site (I am up to 7 pages of feedback which tells you how many I have bought/sold). To be blunt, if your basses aren't selling, you have either mis-priced or are not trying hard enough! I haven't seen your ads (I'm not in the market right now) but good quality pics help as do sound clips if you can generate them. Also being flexible (offering trade options, p/x, staggered payments etc) Best of luck
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    Sorry to hear this Russ. Hope you are back on a sound financial footing soon and can get back to buying bass gear again
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    Chris needed amp, I had amp. Now Chris has amp, I have cash. Simple really. Chris is one of the very finest on this splendid forum and this must be our zillionth deal! Hope the change of home/country goes smoothly mate
  18. Clarky
    Well, after a mega Youtube session I have found the following players who play - if not with fingers vertically - certainly closer to electric bass style than 'traditional/proper' DB style when soloing fast: NHOP (as mentioned above), Stanley Clarke, John Patitucci, Reynaud Garcia Fons and Eddie Gomez (example of Eddie Gomez soloing below). I guess that learning proper DB technique is a marathon, not a sprint, and what works best for me now (which is certainly not 'proper') may evolve over time, with practice. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkH7wgfuzyo&feature=related
  19. Clarky
    Yo, me again! This time I bought a set of DB strings off Dave. All good
  20. Clarky
    Looks like I am sorted here
  21. Clarky
    [quote name='Gareth Hughes' timestamp='1349771815' post='1830179'] A third,would be wrong then, and a seventh completely,out of the question? [/quote] Indubitably. You could always try taking a 4th from a 9th to get a 5th but that sounds dangerous territory to me?
  22. Clarky
    I fancy experimenting with one of these on my Kolstein. Plus I am struggling a little with getting a decent sound out of the BassMax thats currently on it (the A string in particular sounds a little too percussive and doesn't really cut through, when amplified). I know Realists can 'die' and be problematic if there is damage to the foil element so it must be in very good condition. So ... anyone selling?
  23. Clarky
    [quote name='Gareth Hughes' timestamp='1349765789' post='1830094'] What's a 5th ? [/quote] I am told its a bit more than a 4th and not as much as a 6th. But I could be wrong
  24. Clarky
    LaFaro's Prescott is still at Kolstein's in NYC I believe. I am sure Greg (gcordez) can answer with the full details but Phil P borrowed the LaFaro Prescott for the release of his tribute album and I recall seeing an interview that Greg did with Phil P and Sam Kolstein, so I am guessing Greg played it in NYC. Edit: here's the link http://www.philpalombi.com/2012/04/your-luthier-and-you-hows-the-happy-couple/ I would love to have a play on it, although I am a numpty when it comes to DB, just to see what Scott LaFaro was contending with when he made that wonderful music. Indeed, one of the things that drew me to my Kolstein Busetto travel bass is that it is based on a downscaled version of the LaFaro Prescott - so its my own little tribute as well as being quite lovely to play.
  25. Clarky
    This is a proper piano for the price of a knock-off Asian bass Bump!
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