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  1. martthebass
    That's tempting Art. Thing is I fear I'd like having a 2 band fretted around so much I'd not get around to defretting it LOL Must resist......
  2. martthebass
    Having a bit of a logistical nightmare with this one becasue I haven't got a suitable HSC and don't have quick access to one. I could have traded or sold it 5 times over if I had..........c'est la vie. Tell you what - I'll deliver/meet up within 20 miles of Rotherham/Sheffield or Scunthorpe keep the price at £625 if that is any use to anyone. Artisan - if yours is a rosewood board i'd happily get it defretted ;-)
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    Firstly no comments about the looks - it's a personal thing, you're considering one so you must like it. IMHO, comparing 4H to 4H. Pros: Vast array of sounds, well balanced, nice properly finished neck, reasonable weight Cons: Complicated (knob wise - I found it took some fiddling with), stupid headstock design that inevitably gets wacked, doesn't have the 'personaility' of a stingray (that's a personal; thing I guess)
  4. martthebass
    Thanks for the flattering comment G. As you say a really nice bass, just wish it was for me
  5. martthebass
    I seem to be stuggling to find an 'easily accesible' trade deal, so this is still up for a trade or, if you're able to collect - £625 collected!!!!
  6. martthebass
    [quote name='evoman' post='789394' date='Mar 29 2010, 02:09 PM']Are these just in the usual dot positions (e.g., 3rd, fifth etc) or do they mark all fret positions?[/quote] Yup, normal positions plus first fret.
  7. martthebass
    Think you've got me confused with someone else OW1, but thanks for the bump. Not enough strings?.........I struggle with 4! Cheers, Mart
  8. martthebass
    Cheers M, nice of you to say so. Not the cheapest fretless out there but it is a goodun .......
  9. martthebass
    Nice abalone dots positioned on the fret - as it should be
  10. martthebass
    Bumped for sale price.
  11. martthebass
    Hi Ash, well it could help to loosen the rod slightly which should cure the problem (couple of 1/4 turns with 15-30minutes inbetween to let settle). But, if the action was ok before the fall it might be worth letting a techie take a look as soon as you can just to check that the neck is still seated ok.
  12. martthebass
    [quote name='tom1946' post='788179' date='Mar 27 2010, 08:19 PM']Sounds like you already have a buyer in Rotherham? Stunning bass, GLWTS.[/quote] It's not me. The wife would have my danglies...
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    [quote name='Schnozzalee' post='785717' date='Mar 25 2010, 12:30 PM']Oh! thank ye kindly Yeah anything with 24 frets or lines is dandy - I'm loving the whole fretless with lines on ebony thing at the moment, if it had the extra line it'd be going nowhere. All trades considered although I do have something in particular that i'm after directly after its sale! Green is definately the new black and this has both on it to make sure.[/quote] Well, keep my OW in mind if it falls through, this would fit nicely in my current set up, Cheers, Mart
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    [quote name='OutToPlayJazz' post='785239' date='Mar 24 2010, 10:14 PM']No problem, Mart - I'll be picking this one up at the weekend so I'll send you a full report when I've restrung/set it up. I have a line on a mint EB0 at the moment as well. If it's a nice one I'll hold it for you. It'll be cheap as chips, anyway. [/quote] Cheers Mate, that would help keep the Ray and Status dink free!
  15. martthebass
    Nice score Rich. Let me know what the balance is like, I'm on the look out for a Jam Night 'beater' EBO or EB3 (that's if I don't have to change my LM250 to a LM2 to compete with the new drummer!).
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    [quote name='thepurpleblob' post='785129' date='Mar 24 2010, 08:49 PM']Schnozz was stalking me for my (admittedly fretted) perception [/quote] Aahhh. T'would be a shame to ruin a nice piece of ebony with metalwork.
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    [quote name='thepurpleblob' post='785107' date='Mar 24 2010, 08:26 PM']Pssst.... you sure you shouldn't ask him if he'd like a trade with your OW. Just a HINT [/quote] Nobody loves Perceptions PB! I don't mind green..........it's the new, erm, black?
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    Amazed this hasn't gone yet. I had a 2002 model in the exact same pg/colour/headstock combo. Only sold it because I was old and foolish.
  19. martthebass
    Oh this is nice. I'd love this but can only afford one fretless in the armory and (previous experience dicatates) that it'd take me longer than a week to sell my Overwater. Never mind and bump...
  20. martthebass
    Should have read this better - thought you were looking for a lightweight P bass. The problem can sometimes be balance also. I once had a Warwick Corvette Ash standard that weighed about 8lbs. Trouble is it had some neck dive and didn't feel as comfortable on a long gig as my current Stingray which is closer to 10lbs but has excellent balance. If you've got some cash the Status Streamline is about 7lbs and balances perfectly - I can go for hours with this one without any problem. With the 18V pre it can certainly shift some air compared to a P bass.
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    [quote name='The Burpster' post='781574' date='Mar 21 2010, 12:18 PM']Did you get the $$ to fill a specific need? If so the P wont fill those boots. P's do have a certain something that is hard to extract from other basses![/quote] +1 The $$ is more versatile but it won't do P like a P can. If you think the P will only be used for certain specific jobs why not pick up a cheaper 'Classic' Squier? I once moved onto a US S1 P bass for a while but found it lacking at some gigs through my MarkBass set up - just couldn't hear it in the mix at times. Ended up going back to a Ray. I loved the P bass at home when I could hear - nice and smooth and nailed 60's covers better than the Ray but what use is a bass that stays at home?
  22. martthebass
    Think I'm with you on the Epi EBO Rich, I intend to pick one up soonish as a 'carry on' for Jam Nights (after upsetting a 'drunk' because I wouldn't let him use my MM at a Jam a few weeks back). Also wouldn't mind a Squier VMJ Fretless - though I don't know where I'd put it...
  23. martthebass
    There's a few really nice Rays for sale at the moment - this is no exception. My favorite colour scheme this.....damn that tax bill or I'd have considered this and reunited it with it's previous stablemate.
  24. martthebass
    Decided to keep the red one then Jim? Very nice blue sparkle at an 'inflation' busting price!
  25. martthebass
    Interesting comments regarding the weights and potential effects on sound. I've not yet owned a Ray less than about 9.5lbs (I'd love the 8.2lb one!) but I've definitely found that the body wood does make a difference to the sound - certainly in the case of my 30th compared to the poplar 3eq it replaced.
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