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  1. martthebass
    This is just awesome. I just wish I didn't have all my cash tied up in basses. Saw it come up the last time and it made me weep then.
  2. martthebass
    I wish I hadn't seen this thread, got me thinking about a Bravewood Jazz. I don't need one, I don't need one, I don't need one........
  3. martthebass
    Great price for one of these. They’re pretty close to the EBMM version for a lot less moolah
  4. martthebass
    I've had a Limelight and a roadworn Mex Jazz (red). I've currently got one of the relic JMJ mustangs and have to say that it's the most convincing roadworn I've had.
  5. martthebass
    Love my JMJ....would love one in that fire mist gold though!
  6. martthebass
    Sounds really sweet. Maybe a touch of chorus in the train?
  7. martthebass
    Sometimes. I've got two Mustangs, a JMJ which has some neck dive and a Mikey Way which has no neck dive at all.
  8. martthebass
    Absolutely amazed this is still here. If I thought I could sneak this in past the boss it would be a no brainer. GLWTS.
  9. martthebass
    I expect so H. No worries.
  10. martthebass
    Think I'm coming the conclusion that this is the very worst time to sell/trade a bass so....one last bump and then I come to my senses.
  11. martthebass
    A lovely Status, I will own one again, someday. GLWTS
  12. martthebass
    Polite notice; trade offers to be made by pm only.
  13. martthebass
    Same happened to me, also the A string at a jam night. I think they set up with very little in the saddle at the factory. I dropped a note to the kind gents at Fender UK and they sent me a relicced one gratis. Yes it was Tim!
  14. martthebass
    Saw them in Worksop Town theatre of all places when this single was in the charts. They were pretty good, bass player was pretty accomplished as I recall.
  15. martthebass
    Here we have a superb example of a Stingray PDN special edition (2017/18) 4H. This was obtained off BC in a trade and was originally intended for use in my Glam Rock tribute band due to it’s erm....subdued paintwork. Alas it hasn’t been used in this function as I tend to find my Mustangs more suitable for this job (and the Mikey Way sig is glitter tastic also) and for ‘long scale’ use I tend to favour my Sterling as I prefer the neck profile. The camera struggles to capture how awesome the pearlescent large flake paintwork is; this is in excellent condition and has just one tiny 2mm blip which was there when I obtained it. This looks to have been a small paint defect rather than a ding but I can’t be certain. The neck is roasted Birdseye maple with a gorgeous dark ebony board with stainless steel frets. I love the stainless frets so much I had these installed on my Sterling when I had the neck refinished. I know it’s difficult in these pandemic times but I would prefer a collection or close-ish meet up. I am amenable to trades or part trade but only of the 4 string fretted variety. However I am picky but the worst I can say is a polite no thank you.
  16. martthebass
    Like others have said, I'm surprised that the rig sounds dull, especially with a Stingray. That said, I used to use an MB 151HR with an LM3 and generally found the 15" too bassy for my liking, it was also very unforgiving in relation to positioning against a back wall. I ended up moving to 2 separate MB 12" cabs (NY121) and with both the LM3 or the Little Marcus MB 500W it sounds plenty alive to me (and that is with VPF/VLE at zero and the horrible piezo units in both cabs turned off).
  17. martthebass
    Will it be any good for metal? Asking for a friend.......
  18. martthebass
    I had a Caprice about this time last year and, ironically traded it for a Sterling. I can't argue that it was a well made bass and had a lovely passive sound, for me however I found the output a little on the light side which I didn't expect and it lacked the punch I normally associate with a EBMM. The weight was around 8lbs but the larger headstock meant it had neck dive which gives me a problem with my shoulder (rotator cuff issue) so all in all it had to go. I still have the Sterling.......and let my passive bass needs make do with my Mustangs.
  19. martthebass
    Also still in, not a single piece of gear bought or sold as yet. Not even needed to replenish any consumables as we only hit 10 gigs before the lockdown.
  20. martthebass
    I was just going to say that would go down great for use in my Glam Rock band......currently use a Mikey Way Mustang has it has a similar finish, and a Midnight Blue Ric which erm...doesn't
  21. martthebass
    Mr Karn.......cooler than a polar bear’s whatsits. That weird sideways shuffling dance, I just had to play bass.
  22. martthebass
    Your 'Glam Cousins' south of the border are looking at it the same way mate, we hadn't booked as far forward as we usually do this year as we were trying to balance pubs, clubs and festivals but we still had about 25 or so booked in. Hopefully when this is all over the venues will reopen..... Sad to hear that Alan Merril succumbed to this awful disease over the weekend.
  23. martthebass
    Shiny and compact and 3+1
  24. martthebass
    I've put all gear purchases on hold. If I'm not gigging then I don't need anything. Also, keeping cash in the bank as it may be needed...... However, once the worst of this is over then I see a splurge may occur.
  25. martthebass
    We've just killed the full programme through to the end of April, which on top of cancellations means we won't be playing again until 2nd week in May. Somewhat gutted but as one band member has a partner who is at risk the decision was absolutely necessary. Fortunately I'm not dependent on the [meagre] income but I have every sympathy with those far more affected than myself. Unfortunately the day job is looking in jeopardy in the same way as it must be for half the population.......... That aside, on the positive, I'll be spending the next 6 weeks putting together my astrophotography rig and hoping for some clear skies....and chain watching Netflix, Amazon Prime.
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