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  1. Gunsfreddy2003
    Nice one - will update the ad on the 'bay now. Did you sell yours this weekend? Mark [quote name='warwickhunt' post='354657' date='Dec 14 2008, 10:58 PM']Just a heads-up as it could matter to a potential buyer (and 'might' help you achieve a higher price) but your eBay ad needs a quick amendment... the neck is wenge (and bubinga) not ovankol; ovankol is the wood of choice for the recent range not these old basses. [/quote]
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    Thanks for the kind comments on the Thumb. Funnily enough this one actually came from The Bass Centre when they were in Wapping! I remember going down to London to buy this bass and could not believe how many Warwick's they had in stock - it was like heaven. I chose mine because it was the best looking that day and played like a dream. Only seems like yesterday but it was a fair old while ago now. Hope someone buys her soon and gives her a good home. Mark [quote name='4000' post='354222' date='Dec 14 2008, 01:44 PM']That is a lovely bass. I've never owned a Thumb for various reasons (most of the ones I've played have been bloody heavy and have neck-dived for a start) but if I ever get the chance to rectify that I'd love one just like yours, which is about as nice a Thumb as I've ever seen. The older ones are really, really nice. I remember them first coming into the Bass Centre in Wapping all those centuries ago; could not get my head round them at the time. "Where's the finish?" was one of my first comments, I believe... . FWIW I've had 2 Dolphins, a '91 and a '96 and the first blew the second out of the water.[/quote]
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    Now that would make for an interesting TV program! [quote name='thisnameistaken' post='353744' date='Dec 13 2008, 05:38 PM']Damn does that mean yours is older than mine, by 38 basses? They probably used to know eachother. We should ring [url="http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=EqPAuotjkM4"]Cilla[/url].[/quote]
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    Well I'm definitely closer! A2676 91 [quote name='thisnameistaken' post='353507' date='Dec 13 2008, 12:53 PM']Aw. Well mine's A2714 91. Anybody got a Jan '91 or a Feb '90? [/quote]
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    I will find the serial number and post a bit later just to see how close they were all built! [quote name='thisnameistaken' post='353115' date='Dec 12 2008, 08:44 PM']I've got one too, I'll never sell it. We should compare serials and see how closely related they are. [/quote]
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    You speak a very true word my friend. They are a classic bass and everyone should own or have owned one at least in their bass playing career. It does just seem to be a real shame that the 2nd hand value of them at the moment is on the floor. If I did not need to pay the bill for the GB then there is no way that I would let it go for under a grand - it is nothing short of criminal. Mark [quote name='GreeneKing' post='353064' date='Dec 12 2008, 08:03 PM']I have a 91 NT Thumb and they are truly superb basses. Great neck, no neck dive, growly tone, active & passive, quality construction and beautiful to boot. Not at all expensive for what it is imo. Bump[/quote]
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    Coming along nicely - Bernie was going to send me some in the middle of the build type pics but he is having a few problems with the computer again!! Should be ready to pick up between xmas and new year! Mark
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    Well if it wasn't for that bloody Bernie Goodfellow I would not have to be selling it!!!! Mark [quote name='WarPig' post='352733' date='Dec 12 2008, 02:29 PM']Id kill for this bass.....seriously, who and where? Good luck with the sale.[/quote]
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    Having to sell to fund my new GB Rumour bass which is going to be ready in a matter of weeks! I will be very sorry to see her go as she has been a trusty and reliable bass for a long,long time. There are some signs of wear on the bass but nothing out of the ordinary for a guitar that is 17 years old. There is some "thumb rash" above the bridge pick up and a couple of scratches around the jack socket and cut away to the neck. However I repeat that these are minor and cannot be seen unless you look really, really close! The bass has been polished regularly with Warwick polish and was set up earlier this year so plays like a dream. This is certainly the most reliable bass that I have owned and no wonder that they are the choice of so many pro's! Please note that as I am funding a new bass I am not open to any trades for this one. I understand that about the £800 mark is what this is worth which is a little hard to swallow given that I paid nearly £2k for her. If you want see more pics then please follow the link below: [url="http://www.mattbrodie.com/thumbbass"]Thumb Bass pic gallery[/url] Cheers Mark
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    Definitely without - let the beauty of the wood shine through!! [quote name='EBS_freak' post='348274' date='Dec 8 2008, 12:48 AM']With or without? ...and I reckon a tort guard is in order...?[/quote]
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    Here Here! [quote name='phsycoandy' post='342869' date='Dec 2 2008, 11:49 AM']very nice and understated, BTW it was good to see the GB Rumour beat the rest by a country mile in the latest BGMag 5 string shoot out, as if there was any doubt anyway![/quote]
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    That is going to be an amazing bass - and very unique. I am waiting for some pics from Bernie as we speak for my Rumour which is well on it's way and should be ready for Xmas. I have some pics like your of the wood that I chose for the facings etc and am hoping for others from Bernie which show the middle stages before the guitar is finished. I know what you mean about being excited I can hardly wait either. The best thing about GB Basses is not only that they look fantastic but they play and sound awesome too! Cheers Mark [quote name='durandassi' post='336306' date='Nov 25 2008, 03:15 PM']Right, went down to see Bernie this morning, and took a few snaps of the bass so far, i'm very very very very very very very very very very very very excited!!:D:D Here's what it looked like last time, i'd been quite specific as to what i wanted , and i think Bernie has excelled!! And here is the progress, its still rough sawn, but i think its gonna be stunning!! the thru neck is almost there, Bernie has used Ebony for the splices, as well as the fret board , a lovely jet black, this is a first for a GB !! to give you an idea with knobs and hardware, JUst look at this wood, its outrageous! only a matter of weeks now, i'm gonna get led's , not decided on colour yet, and i'm going to try some single coil p/ups, which can be changed if i don't get on with them. James.[/quote]
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    Guys, it is Bernie Goodfellow BTW! Mark [quote name='CyberBass' post='325133' date='Nov 9 2008, 09:26 AM']Hi Paul, Get in touch with Bernie Goodman of GB Cuitars. He is the UK distributor and official servcice company for EBS. When I had problems with my HD350 I phoned Bernie, sent it to him, he repaired it and returned it. The only thing it cost me was the courier to him. Bernie is first class, and so very helpful. His number is 01273 220055. ade[/quote]
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    Definitely is a snakewood board. I played this bass back in the Spring when Mark decided to put it up for sale in the shop. This is the bass that made me decide that a GB bass was for me! The only reason that I decided not to buy it was that I wanted to go the whole hog and choose my own woods etc. I think that £1,750 is a fair price as it is roughly £2,500 for a new Spitfire in the same spec. [quote name='EBS_freak' post='322999' date='Nov 5 2008, 09:37 PM']The GB shots of that bass. Snakewood fingerboard by the looks of things... talking really exotic wood on that particular spitifire then...[/quote]
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    OK Let me know if that changes at all. Thanks Mark [quote name='ian' post='318399' date='Oct 30 2008, 02:39 PM']thanks mark but if i can i would rather a straight rig trade many thanks ian[/quote]
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    Did offer a trade for my Aguilar AG500SC but at that time you said that you wanted a straight sale. Any interest in this head now? Mark [quote name='ian' post='315441' date='Oct 26 2008, 11:08 PM']anyway back to the add very nice gear any takers[/quote]
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    I have no idea how long Fodera take to build but I know that when I spoke to Bernie and initially placed the order for my Spitfire it was a 3 month build time but I know that Rumours take longer. I have only said to Bernie that I would like it for a big gig that I have in December and it would be great for that but I am not really hassling him too much! If you will have such a beautiful bass built for you then you deserve to have it taken away to shows for others to drool over! [quote name='EBS_freak' post='317313' date='Oct 29 2008, 09:17 AM']Man, it's still a rapid build compared to the likes of Fodera! Bernie's had a busy year it would seem. If it's any consolation, Bernie has my Rumour. Even though it is built, it has spent more time with Bernie than me. It's doing the rounds at the shows at the moment![/quote]
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    Here Here! Keep it up Kev! [quote name='BassManKev' post='225048' date='Jun 23 2008, 01:33 PM']people like Gunsfreddy2003 have actually, thanks. and im not on about price pic pic pic![/quote]
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    You're telling me - driving me mad! Still the older I get the more I realise that the good things in life definitely take time to get here. Would just like to get on and gig it - might finally be happy then after changing amp head, speaker, all effects and basses!!! Mark [quote name='EBS_freak' post='317252' date='Oct 29 2008, 07:42 AM']The wait is horrible... but it's all worth it [/quote]
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    Yes but I did hand over my deposit on May 23rd!! Not that I am counting the days or anything!!!!! Mark [quote name='EBS_freak' post='314322' date='Oct 25 2008, 01:17 AM']Man, you aren't leaving him much time are you?! Hope he pulls through for ya![/quote]
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    Hope so! I am trying to get Bernie to agree to a December finish. As soon as I pick her up I assure you that I will post some pics for comments! Cheers MJB [quote name='EBS_freak' post='313431' date='Oct 23 2008, 11:19 PM']Sounds good dude. Think you made the right decision there. Its gonna be great![/quote]
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    Hi, Yes had a good long chat with Bernie last Friday and I have decided to go with the black american walnut and a dark fingerboard which I think is some kind of ebony but looks fantastic! Hard decision to make but took Bernie's advice in the end as he knows more than I ever could about what works or not! Mark [quote name='EBS_freak' post='308455' date='Oct 17 2008, 11:31 AM']gunsfreddy - any news on the choice of woods yet??[/quote]
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    Would you split and sell the head by itself? If not I have an Aguilar AG500SC that I might trade! Thanks Mark [quote name='ian' post='305130' date='Oct 12 2008, 11:26 PM'][attachment=14709:DSC00339. this is a great rig looking for £800 for it collection from kent in very good condition you are welcome to come and try first or swap for what rigs you may have[/quote]
  24. Gunsfreddy2003
    One of the best tracks that I have heard with the Chapman Stick on it is a song called "Stick Jam" funnily enough by Steps Ahead. It is Tony Levin playing on the album and is a great track also has Michael Brecker on sax too! Cheers Mark
  25. Gunsfreddy2003
    Thats where I am coming from guys - the beauty of both Gabbie and your Spitfire is that they are fantastic basses to play but also look very pleasing to the eye! The English walnut might just be a little to outstanding! Think that no matter what I am going to go with a maple fingerboard! Ferret has a couple of good ideas which I will talk through with Bernie next week. I think that Mike's idea to buy both was great but sadly the lottery numbers did not come in last night. Ultimately I can't wait to join the "club" I am using a KSD 5 string at the mo which Bernie put the EBS preamp into and when gigging I have to switch back to my Warwick fora couple of numbers and the sound from that is pathetic in contrast - such a weak signal and no depth of tone. Can only imagine what the Rumour is going to sound like against both of these basses - Bring it on!!!! [quote name='phsycoandy' post='304541' date='Oct 11 2008, 07:51 PM']Think u may be right, its a overall finish, go with the american walnutty finish, forget whatever i said![/quote]
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