Clarky

[quote name='Low End Bee' post='1088261' date='Jan 13 2011, 04:33 PM']If they're not set up specific repairs I know a master carpenter who might be just the ticket.[/quote] Hey Ad, yeah this is more carpentry, French polishing territory than set-up work

Let me start by saying AAAAAARARRRRGGGGHHHHHHHHH My new Eminence EUB was sat happily on its stand in my sitting room but for reasons I am not clear about (cat ran into it perhaps?) it toppled over on to my wooden floor. The damage thankfully is not major and amounts to some splitting/fracturing of the lacquer on about an inch-and-a-half of the front player-side laminated wooden edge and a couple of small dints on the headstock. I would like to get these patched up or - if possible - fully repaired. So does anyone know of a luthier in the London/Surrey who might be capable of this type of work?

Exceptionally cool! Don't see many of these around, especially original ones.

[quote name='waynepunkdude' post='1086815' date='Jan 12 2011, 03:46 PM']He did and you're going on tour.[/quote] A drummerless punk duo. That will pack the punters in

I hate bad manners (not Buster Bloodvessel's lot!) We auditioned a drummer and took him for a drink in November. Said he would get back to us that week. Guess what ......

[quote name='wal4string' post='1085610' date='Jan 11 2011, 03:36 PM']Thought I should update my post. Have had the scratch pad for close on 2 months now and can honestly say it is a great bass add-on. One point nobody picked up on, also great against the skin when playing naked, so smooth and warm against the skin, its velvet feel is a bit of a turn on. [/quote] Do you cuddle the bass afterwards and tell it you love it?

Not promising ... but trying to work on Mrs Clarky What time would you be onstage???

Geezer Butler - at least in the early Sabbath days - used to play with his thumb at the end of the board [attachment=68384:geezer_butler_OPT.gif]

No Kidding - yes!

How did it go Adam? Would have been there but for knackered back

[quote name='Gwilym' post='1083603' date='Jan 9 2011, 09:04 PM']Nice bass, just right for a punk band? I guess you should now be known as "Stanley" Clarky [/quote] I don't think this one will be used with Kismetik! That's if the band ever gigs again ( been looking for a drummer since September and no joy at all) I am proud of having used my old Alembic Spoiler at the Gosport Punkfest in August though [attachment=68338:gosport_050.JPG]

If I won the pools I wouldn't think twice about buying that bass - all original, priced pretty well for its vintage and sold by a reputable seller (the Gallery). And it looks the b*llocks AFAIC

Errrm, just bought this beautiful Alembic Series 1 from lozbass (these are Loz' photos, hope thats OK but I have either a rubbish camera or am just bad at taking photos). Its a fully refurbished 1982 bass that really is as good as new, and weighs only 9.2 pounds. [attachment=68206:IMG_1722.JPG][attachment=68207:IMG_1719.JPG]

This one, and its now mine, mwhahaha [attachment=68204:IMG_1722.JPG][attachment=68205:IMG_1719.JPG]

[quote name='lozbass' post='1082237' date='Jan 8 2011, 04:03 PM']Met up with Clarky yesterday to hand over a rather special instrument. My only regret (apart from passing on a fantastic bass) was that we didn't have longer to talk - Clarky is a pillar of the BC community with an incredible enthusiasm for - and knowledge of - bass. He's also a fantastically accommodating and very understanding buyer. Despite a few problems at my end, the deal was concluded extremely rapidly and Clarky made the funds transfer within minutes of our telephone conversation. Utterly honest, extremely friendly and a gentleman player of our instrument. Thanks for everything! I would recommend Clarky without reservation to any buyer or seller.[/quote] I'm blushing now Loz! Just back from the football and heading off to have an hour on that rather lovely instrument

You only have one life to live (unless you believe in karma and expect to come back as a beetle or a water buffalo). Go for it I say and don't feel guilty. Its all good!

I just bought a truly stunning bass off Lawrence, aka Lozbass. An absolute gentleman to deal with. He even caught the train from Manchester to London to hand deliver it to to me .... and before my payment had cleared, which really is beyond the call of duty. His communications are second to none, as well. Absolute star!

Into my arms - Nick Cave Just beautiful