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  1. Marc S
    That's beautiful Whereabouts are you based? Ahem, not for me.... I need to thin the herd, not acquire more basses!
  2. Marc S
    Not sure if they went out of business... I know they closed their factory in South Wales, to shift production elsewhere. Thinking about it, I haven't seen any Picato strings for sale in shops recently...
  3. Marc S
    I'd echo this comment personally, with the adage that "If they cut through in typical P bass fashion" of course.... Not tried them myself, but wanted to mention (again) that I have a set of Adagio flats on one of my basses They're very cheap (About £12, bought on eBay) and they're surprisingly good strings. I did use Picato rounds for a while - someone locally used to get them cheap (a contact at the factory) and I quite liked the rounds If you like the picato's - get yourself another set Always a good excise to have 2 P basses - one with flats, one with rounds Let us know what you think, after comparing the two
  4. Marc S
    I'd be interested to know what you think of the new strings, once they've settled and you've done a few gigs with them Happy Jack I had silver slaps on my David Gage until recently. I liked the slaps, I must say. Just wondering how these strings compare. cheers both Marc
  5. Marc S
    Brilliant! Well done sir
  6. Marc S
    Hi, I'd prefer not to post thanks. I like to make sure the new owner is happy with the bass too. Thanks
  7. Marc S
    That's a very kind offer @6feet7
  8. Marc S
    Looks a nice bass @stewblack Never played a Bass Collection P bass - but I've heard good reports Belated Happy NBD to you
  9. Marc S
    Yes, I've still got my 32" Medium Scale Japan P bass too. (Think that's a keeper, as it's even rarer, and compact & lightweight) Haven't totally made up my mind as to my next sale yet.... the jury is still out - but I've got basses I'm not playing much
  10. Marc S
    Hi Sidney, welcome to BC. Glad to hear that you're enjoying bass
  11. Marc S
    That's exactly what I thought when you sold your JV Fender @Paul S Needs must good sir - I'll be selling another bass soon after as well...
  12. Marc S
    As per title, for sale only is my 1982 Japan built JV Squier Precision bass. (EDIT: May now consider trade for a JV Jazz) For a near 40 year old bass, it's in very nice condition, with just a few light scratches and "dings" here & there (mainly on the edges of the body) There's a little light "blooming" on the Tort scratchplate, and light buckle rash on the back in the usual place. I recently had the frets professionally crowned and polished, by Dave Dearnaley the well known Cardiff Luthier. This bass sounds lovely and "warm" - absolutely spot on, nailing that vintage P bass tone. It feels lovely and "worn in / played in" The nut width feels much like any vintage P bass, but I think the neck on these early Japan FugiGen basses have a slightly shallower depth - feels very comfortable to me anyway (and I tend to prefer Jazz necks) As far as I can see, it's all original. Weight is just about bang on 4kg. I need to thin the herd, otherwise I'd be keeping this bass - but needs must... I have too many basses! So no trades please... but I may be tempted if you have a 5 string fretted Wingbass (maybe) Collection only from Cardiff - but I could be tempted to meet sellers halfway-ish. I've got Vox amp headphones so you can test it. I could also be tempted to let you have a good deal on an 80's (I believe) Roadworn Fender (G&G) Hardcase - which this bass looks lovely in Thanks for looking EDIT: I tried to show some of the light marks & dings - but the bass was too shiny!
  13. Marc S
    Hi @richardd - do you know what this lovely bass weighs? I had a MIJ Jazz, with photo-flame finish, and from memory, that was quite lightweight.... Cheers, Marc
  14. Marc S
    Looking great. Such precise, neat and tidy workmanship. If only I were able to do the same! Super stuff @Jabba_the_gut
  15. Marc S
    seconded
  16. Marc S
    I used to have a very similar Tanglewood "Elfin" and couldn't get over how "Big" that sounded This looks to be an even better option, due to that useful modification which allows for easy, repeated removal of the neck - nice idea! My old Elfin was bought for a BC member who wanted it for a child, and he did message me that it was perfect.... I used to take it along as a backup, and on a few pub / camping type trips, and it was superb If I needed a small, travel-type bass at the moment, I'd be going for this without hesitation Looks a bargain, especially with those Allen Key Bolt inserts GLWTS - someone's going to get a great deal
  17. Marc S
    OMG that's gorgeous! Lovely colour. Really works with the maple & blocks. GLWTS
  18. Marc S
    Beautiful colour
  19. Marc S
    Well, that looks "different" Happy Jack. And I bet that humbucker sounds thunderous! I shouldn't be looking at more basses, and wondering what they would sound and play like.... but sadly, my addiction refuses to abate By way of interest - what is the "considerable weight" you talk of?
  20. Marc S
    This is one lovely P bass. Wish it was mine!
  21. Marc S
    Very sorry to hear this sad news. I was never particularly a Budgie fan, but well aware of the bands and musicians they influenced. I was playing an open mic night in Cardiff a couple of years back, with a singer-guitarist pal and our mate who's a drummer It went pretty well, and our singer went & sat down next to an old bloke sat watching us, started chatting away. Turns out, it was Burke, and I hadn't recognised him He said "well played lads" "Really enjoyed your mini set". We had a chat, and our guitarist had actually played with him several times before Burke was a really decent sort of guy - not at all a sufferer of "rock star syndrome", no sense of self importance or ego Hope he carries on for as long as possible - really hope he can get chance to record those unheard Budgie songs
  22. Marc S
    I'm sorry.... but there's nothing anyone can do for you.... Except, we could form a self help group "Bassaholics Anonymous"
  23. Marc S
    Sunburst, Tort, Rosewood board, block & bound neck ooooh my oooh my! Never seen one like this before Want, but can't buy any more basses GLWTS
  24. Marc S
    Glad you've found a new band @BrunoBass Best of luck with that.
  25. Marc S
    @@MartinB - I saw these were on offer some time back Most of the other CV guitars had sold, and a few retailers had some of these left - they must have been a less popular colour But as you also think - the colour is superb IMO. I was so tempted at the time, and when the offer ended, I was kicking myself I bought myself a rather nice second-hand blue MIM Strat .... and there's not much chance of me being asked to play that live either - so you are not alone
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