Clarky

Bet he doesn't shift those 4x10's himself! Guess this is as good news for Orange's order books as it is bad for Tech21's

Hmmm, rosewood is starting to storm ahead. Watch the 'For sale: other items' forum soon!

[quote name='velvetkevorkian' post='855399' date='Jun 2 2010, 09:24 PM']No comment :ph34r:[/quote] There be a witch, burn him, burn him with (Ritter) broomstick

[quote name='jezzaboy' post='855395' date='Jun 2 2010, 09:20 PM']It`s gotta be rosewood but what`s with the white pickup covers? Is this your Clash moment? Jez[/quote] Yep, Sid is my Paul Simenon tribute Here is the original of each version [attachment=51277:Paul_Simonon_3.jpg][attachment=51278:paul_sim...he_clash.jpg]

Its neck and neck (the jokes get worse)

Glad to see there are no replies for Ritter so far. Here's their newest model: [attachment=51270:ugly_dog_pic.jpg]

Now you can vote which looks best - if you are really bored! [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=90245&hl="]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=90245&hl=[/url]

After posing the question in Gear Porn, thought I'd start a poll because I have nothing better to do with my life (if Mrs Clarky reads that, I'm toast). Anyway my punky 70RI bass Sid now has two necks, one with a rosewood board the other all maple. I can't decide whether to stick with the new maple neck or to revert back to original rosewood. So simple question, which looks the best: [attachment=51266:clarky_basses_009.JPG][attachment=51267:clarky_basses_004.JPG]

OK, further makeover - tried out a maple neck with fake F*nder waterslide decal on Sid. Simenon played his oly white bass with both maple and rosewood boards. Waddya reckon looks best? [attachment=51263:paul_sim...he_clash.jpg][attachment=51265:clarky_basses_009.JPG]

Didn't Abe Laboriel play on George Benson's Give me the night - the soundtrack to many attempted teen leg-overs for me. Back in the early 80s:-)

Drop Beedster a PM, he has one (I believe)

For £75 differential I would choose MIA any day due to better construction/hardware, easier truss rod adjustment, and hard case. But its partly a function of availability - now that OHM and Musicman 20's MIA basses have sold, I haven't seen another around for £650. With patience, though, another will likely come up Ultimately your call mate! Edit: £575 does not include p&p, so consider this nearer £600 all-in

[quote name='Raggy' post='854996' date='Jun 2 2010, 03:42 PM']Seen this [url="http://www.fareastguitars.co.uk/usedpb4.htm"]http://www.fareastguitars.co.uk/usedpb4.htm[/url] Its a beauty [/quote] Good spot! Thats really nice and obviously owned by someone with OCD (protective film and sticker still on, despite being a 3-4 year old bass!) Price is a bit toppy TBH but - against this - it is virtually as-new and most examples I have seen are (like Sid) reasonably dinged

[quote name='Linus27' post='854972' date='Jun 2 2010, 03:10 PM']I must admit, I am a little worried about ordering from Japan via Ebay. There is one on there being sold by some Japanese company that I have not heard off. Not sure its worth the risk or not.[/quote] I got Sid from a Japanese eBayer called something like Lenoirvinyles. Arrived with the neck taken off, which scared me at the time (never at that point ever having taken a bass apart), but turned out to be a great bass. When I imported a Sid-alike from Ishibashi, came very securely packed in cardoboard and polystyrene. As long as you factor in the import costs, not a big risk in my view

But don't forget if importing from Japan (or US or non-EU) import duties/fees add another c.20% to the total - happened to me with Sid when I was a bit green about these things and I ended up with a disappointing customs charge!

I have a Samsung, not a bl**dy iPhone

echo, echo, echo!

[quote name='Raggy' post='854558' date='Jun 2 2010, 10:31 AM']Think I must of been playing something difficult here [attachment=51182:Pheonex.jpg][/quote] What you doing above the 5th fret Raggy? Dangerous territory

[quote name='wateroftyne' post='854542' date='Jun 2 2010, 10:16 AM']The Markbass CMD 112P seems ideal - I can plug another cab into it if I need to, too - but it's ugly (in my opinion) and furry. It's still the current favourite, though.[/quote] I used to have Markbass Jeff Berlin combo. Apart from the fact I had an unaccountable urge to pull the waistband of my jeans up to my chest and wear hi-tops, it was too clean sounding for me. There is no warmth in these amps IMHO, even if you play with the filters. If you love valvey-ness then these will not do it for you unless you have a pre-amp running into it (which increases complexity and cost)

[quote name='matski' post='854529' date='Jun 2 2010, 10:01 AM']How about the TC Electronics Combo 450 - it's the RH450 and the 2x10 all in one handy box (with a handle and wheels...) www.tcelectronic.com/combo450.asp[/quote] These look great but ouch-y price though, about £1300, and I doubt you will find any s/h yet, whereas you can pick up a used Mesa Walkabout for £700-800

Next up for us is a punk all dayer. Flyer attached below. Roster of bands includes Rage DC, Freedom Faction, All Flags Burn, Vas Deferens and (the delightfully named) None of Your F*cking Business [attachment=51168:flyer_26_june.jpg]