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[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1460748948' post='3028546'] Mrs C is far more practical with things like this than I am... I might ask her to do it and then tell you guys I did it myself so I don't lose the man points.... [/quote] ...she owns the 6 string Wal too eh?
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[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1460748590' post='3028540'] Ha! Much obliged, I'll pick one up from town tomorrow... [/quote] Take a plate with you, they'll see you right. And have a beer in the fridge for after for when you tell the Mrs how hard it was.
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It's one of these
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File them carefully. Practice on the one you dislike the most
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Back in 2006 working in the Bass Centre the Sandbergs outclassed the Fenders for the cash. And the owners of Sandberg were great too when they popped in, like muso Jurgen Klopp's
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Black is way too 70's for me, even though it looks great. I'd go mint or vintage white, whichever you prefer of them. Nice catch Rob
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[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1460702045' post='3027908'] I really like them too... My new (to me) MIJ Jazz has them as well. Is it a Fender Japan thing? [/quote] Yup, they were great at attention to detail amongst other things so many had vintage frets.
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[quote name='discreet' timestamp='1460656298' post='3027687'] Er... HOW much for a non-original refinished Mustang?? You can get a proper 34" scale bass for that. [/quote] But, it's Brazilian rosewood. No really, it is, I guess because it's dark? Seriously. (Enter another 10 reasons not to buy it at that price here). -
Candy apple red... Doesn't get much better than that. Looks great, enjoy!
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Sellers like this, who needs them? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1971-FENDER-USA-Mustang-Vintage-Bass-Guitar-with-hardcase-45-years-old-RARE-/121955426928?hash=item1c651c2270:g:4UAAAOSwu1VW3JFe
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[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1460614837' post='3027190'] Yes it did... was very buzzy when I first put it on. I ended up raising all the strings all up a bit suit the lowest possible position of the A. I've been trying to recreate the feel of an old MIJ P bass I had which played wonderfully well with low tension flats, but I think the feel of that bass may have been down to the vintage frets as much as the strings. Very pleased with the initial results having restring the Moollon with TIs. I'm going to give them a fair run before deciding to keep them or swap back to the la bellas. [/quote] Mmm... Vintage frets, they do have a great feel
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[quote name='CamdenRob' timestamp='1460609802' post='3027179'] Bought a set of TI Jazz Flats yesterday to try on my P bass as the la bellas felt a little stiff on the Moollon. Very impressed initially... Very different tension wise, had to adjust the truss rod, nice feel though. I shall let them bed in for a while and see if I prefer them. [/quote] Your A string may need a lift too, such bizarre gauges on these but still my fave string when they match the bass well.
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[quote name='Valhalalf' timestamp='1329681720' post='1545908'] Sold and bought a few things on here now and wanted to get my feedback thread going. Hopefully the peeps on here I've done deals with will kindly kick this thing off [/quote] Bought a book from Alex and the deal was all good every step of the way Cheers
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Price drop to £500. (Station Music have two of these for sale at €1299, which is around £1040). 35 inch scale gives a killer B string and it has a comfy 17mm string spacing, so wider than the SR series and better balanced too. Korean made ( not Indonesia), mahogany and flame maple body, maple and walnut through neck, set up beautifully, custom Bartolini pickups (not the budget Mk1's that the cheaper models had), Bartolini pre amp, 3 band EQ, awesome 3 way mids selector switch, volume, pan and neutrik locking jack. It has that typical Bartolini tone, super clear, punchy and lots of boom in the locker. Sounds like a high end bass should do. Front is stunning and super clean, marks from use around the sides ( see pics). Frets have loads of life and are in great condition. Comes with fitted original hard case. Collection only, sorry, I can't send right now. ***PLEASE CLICK ON ANY PICTURE TO BE LINKED TO LOADS MORE*** [url="http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/chiliwailer/media/BTB/image_zpsiqcollhh.jpeg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/chiliwailer/media/BTB/image_zpsgw54c87c.jpeg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/chiliwailer/media/BTB/image_zpsrsndrt2g.jpeg.html"][/url] [url="http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/chiliwailer/media/BTB/image_zpsjfgbbscg.jpeg.html"][/url] -
[quote name='andytoad' timestamp='1460215798' post='3023738'] Ah not too far should I chance upon £1400 then! 😀 [/quote] Check the back of the sofa's pal, be a nice ride on the GTO Feel free to PM if you'd like to chat about the finer details. -
I'm in Harrow, HA1, (NW London/Middx)
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I think the one I'm selling in my signature will give you back at last 10 times your investment Seriously though, I'm doubtful they will ever sky rocket but I honestly haven't a genuine clue and I'm sure someone more knowledgable on Warwicks will come by and shed some light. I gather from the Warwick forum that pre 1989 is considered early and 'vintage', but I pressume that the safest bets may be with the really early ones that had the older features. Either way, I love them and they certainly feel different to the later ones I've played.
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[quote name='andytoad' timestamp='1459795744' post='3019770'] Love this! Where were you before Christmas?!😀 Ended up with a SS2, not that I'm complaining... [/quote] Cheers Andy, but with an '87 SS2 I reckon you're doing just fine
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Very tempted, and I'm driving past York on Friday morning... -
A bump for Russ and these basses, top bloke to chat to and deal with. Love the spec on these basses, as if Ibanez wasn't great value for £ already GLWTS
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[quote name='Kev' timestamp='1459625591' post='3018221'] Gorgeous. Always found old Thumb fivers to have either dull bubinga or that odd quilty type, this is lovely! [/quote] Cheers Kev, As well as missing the tone I'm going to miss it hanging next to my P Bass, lovely contrast! I've always found Thumb's to be unique in every way, gutted the body is too small for me
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That looks lovely, nice one
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[quote name='Meddle' timestamp='1459372939' post='3016006'] Doesn't it have a foam mute on it, that will engage with the strings if rotate the other way round? Does the neck heel break into the pickup cavity on all Tele basses? The back of the pickup looks a lot different from the one I'm selling, and all others I've seen pictures of. Never seen those C-stamped gasket things before. [/quote] The pickup looks right to me, as does the soldering to the volume pot. Fender and consistency back then was pretty hit and miss. The neck heel does break into the pickup cavity on these as the pickup is so close to the neck. Never tried spinning a cover around that has foam on it, could be the reason
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Final price drop..... £1250 Classic Bubinga & Wenge and made in the golden era of Warwicks. The tone is amazing, the front pickup is simply stunning, the back pickup is punchy as sin and with both pickups on you get that lovely parallel wiring clean sound. It has the active / passive push / pull volume, two band EQ and pickup pan. It's a quick and easy neck, I've always preferred the early ones myself as they feel so comfy, especially for a 5'er. It has the original EMG pickups and MEC preamp. The jack socket has been replaced, original included, and a couple of wires have been extended to accomodate the new one. The control knobs are original but worn, I have some new Warwick replacement ones that I can give you (not pictured) It's been well played over the years, not abused, just appreciated It has wear and the condition is relative to it's age. It's had a fret stone in April, it plays great with no chokes,fret rattles or issues.It is 27 years old so there is some minor wear and a few light grooves but they should last a few years before needed anymore attention. It weighs around 10.4lbs, 4.7kg, not bad for a Thumb 5. This is a very reluctant sale, the tone and feel always put a huge smile on my face. Unfortunately I'm unable to post this one, so collection only please. ***CLICK ON ANY PICTURE TO BE LINKED TO MORE*** [URL=http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/chiliwailer/media/Thumb2/image_zpsibateyaz.jpeg.html][IMG]http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah227/chiliwailer/Thumb2/image_zpsibateyaz.jpeg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/chiliwailer/media/Thumb2/image_zps4lmizukq.jpeg.html][IMG]http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah227/chiliwailer/Thumb2/image_zps4lmizukq.jpeg[/IMG][/URL]
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[quote name='AndyTravis' timestamp='1459365879' post='3015904'] Anyone else look on eBay for a Squier version to respray? First thing I did. Gorgeous. [/quote] [URL=http://s1381.photobucket.com/user/chiliwailer/media/image_zpseyr97jvb.png.html][IMG]http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah227/chiliwailer/image_zpseyr97jvb.png[/IMG][/URL]
