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wal bass - are they really worth the premium?
supabock replied to blind pilot's topic in Bass Guitars
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wal bass - are they really worth the premium?
supabock replied to blind pilot's topic in Bass Guitars
A Wal is a Wal, I have two.... I also have two Sei's and they do come close in playability and to a certain degree versatility, but a Wal is pretty unique in its tone and sound variation... Having said that, there is a lot to be said about "a lot in the fingers of a player" -
My new ones on page 4........
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Ive played this bass and was surprised how good it actually was. In my opinion the B was good and the tonal range of the instrument was equally good also. You get a lot of bass for vey little money i have to say!! -
I have Jerry Rulf's number if you want it and you can call him directly. Steve
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Are these the same Antigua P Basses that were recently on ebay?? -
I have a very mojo'd 78 P bass with a P retro, and i can dial in that sound no problem, even through my EBS. Having said that, my old Ashdown used to deliver a very similar sound.... [quote name='Protium' post='954095' date='Sep 12 2010, 09:56 PM']Har har, thats what an Ashdown sounds like, duno what sh[b]i[/b]te you're playing through [/quote]
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Hey Chris, how much is your precision worth?? [quote name='Beedster' post='947326' date='Sep 6 2010, 03:57 PM']Mmmmmm I've been looking around, they don't seem to come up much, a good sign![/quote]
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Hi Chris, Have you spoken to John about this as it was up for sale a short while ago..... I went to see Jerry Rulph, the maker of these Superlight bases and they are superb payers, in both tona and realistice representation of sound......I have a clifton myself, but at the moment its a keeper!! [quote name='Beedster' post='945934' date='Sep 5 2010, 09:53 AM']Hi Folks I've cut and pasted a link to a trade/PX thread below. Although a trade/PX would be preferable, I'd also be interested in an outright purchase of the approriate instrument Cheers Chris[/quote]
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[quote name='davebass66' post='939813' date='Aug 30 2010, 10:18 AM']Hey guys, been watching this bass for a few days and watching the price drop.....I emailed the guy for some more info on what i thought was a refin but he says is not?! serial no. on neckplate, apparently plays well with no fret wear....Scratch plate looks like a bad fit...is this normal on old fenders? Check out the pics.....Any advice would be appreciated! Dave[/quote] I asked the guy for some additional photos of the neck cavity, heel, pots and underside of the scratch plate to determine the authenticity with serials etc..... He refused to dismantle the bass. When i asked how one would know its authenticity prior to bidding, things became really silent..... Make of that what you will.......
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Bump for a great bass....... had a play the other day, loads of character, and what a great deal!!
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Great tracks, and you you certainly picked the right studio and John in the bargain. You'll not go wrong with John's ability and help thats for sure!!
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adjusting fender trussrods from the bridge end of the neck
supabock replied to essexbasscat's topic in Repairs and Technical
On my 70'P bass, I only ever slacken off the strings and take off the scratch plate which exposes the truss rod, then I tighten or loosen accordingly. I have never taken the neck off or released the retaining plate or screws to make this adjustment... Final adjustment with regrad to intonation and action have been done whilst all (apart from the strings) are in situ............. -
Can anyone tell me the advantages/ disadvantages when comparing Fender Jazz basses that have 3 bolt neck plates with adjusters, with those that have the 4 bolt neck plates? Are there any playability/ setup issues with the 3 bolt system? Steve
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Come on you lot, this shouldn't still be here......!!!
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Yes, but you will have to negotiate well to get it down to a reasonable price..... -
Keep your basses as they will always be the tool of your trade. If you are comfortable and at one with them if you sell them then its unlikely you will find something you are comfortable with for some time.... Amps, well they are always there..... Maybe use your contacts to kick start the next phase of your playing career, get into something that way maybe??
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PM'd You [quote name='loudandclear' post='895734' date='Jul 15 2010, 04:05 PM']Really Nice Precision for sale. I bought this as original but have since found out that there is some doubt about the pick up so am basing this on the pick up being non original. I therefore bought a 1979 pick up from ebay and proceeded to try and fit it . After messing up the wiring I gave up and thats where we are at. The bass buzzes when switched on but did work before I went to work on it. The only other thing changed was the jack input as the last was looking a bit iffy. So what you have is a 1978 Precision all original except pick up and jack - It will be sold with the 1979 pick up so with a bit of attention to the wiring and fitting the new pick up will be a really nice bass. It really is a player, the action is low, it is not heavy (10lbs by bathroom scales - really surprised at this as it feels less) looks lovely. Bearing in mind all of the above For sale @ £750 with Pick up - does not have a case but I can pack and deliver for £20 (will be very well packed) - paypal will be + fees - not looking for trades and if it doesnt sell for this I will keep it and get it sorted myself so no offers. Comments welcome Many thanks [attachment=54319:DSC01996.JPG] [attachment=54320:DSC01998.JPG] [attachment=54325:DSC02005.JPG] [attachment=54326:DSC02007.JPG][/quote]
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FOR SALE Fender 59P,56P,62P,Ricky 4001v63
supabock replied to onehandclapping's topic in Basses For Sale
[quote name='MythSte' post='890916' date='Jul 9 2010, 11:02 PM']Onehandclapping, I think if your going to deal like this you need to offer a cash on collection service. Whilst I hate to be a pain in the ass I'm sure you can understand our worry when we hear someone who is new to the forum saying "Yes, please send thousands of pounds to the other side of the world and i'll get it on its way!". If you can do this then best of luck with the sale. In the mean time I would urge buyers to hold off untill we we have a reply Thankyou![/quote] ++++1 -
Just taken receipt of some covers, thumb rest and screws for my P Bass..... Thanks again Howard, You're a top chap!! Steve
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Would you fit a J Retro preamp into a vintage jazz bass?
supabock replied to Gunsfreddy2003's topic in Accessories and Misc
My 1974 jazz bass has a lovely sound and tone but compared to my GB Rumour it feels a little lacking in the EQ dept!! To be honest with you, many basses will lack in EQ compared to the GB you have. I'm not sure comparing them is a good idea as they are two distinctive and very different instruments. I have just added the P Retro to my stock P bass, for more variation without loosing the traditional sounds it had already. There was the other issue of needing to get cleaner recorded signal from the bass, with a more significant eq also. I think as your bass is not stock and has a certain value albeit probably less than it would have had, had it been in original condition without the refin, you are unlikely to make any significant impact in its value by adding the retro. I would talk to John East about the functionality of the Retro with the pickups you have currently in the bass and then you can get a feel for what the retro will do for you. He's a great chap and will always fiond time to iron out peoples fears and concerns. -
Well Done....!!!!! [quote name='essexbasscat' post='887682' date='Jul 6 2010, 07:17 PM']Now sold pending payment and delivery thanks for the interest T[/quote]
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[quote name='Squib' post='887417' date='Jul 6 2010, 03:34 PM']Thanks man . I'm waiting for someone to get back to me - in the mean time I'll have a look at my settings again. Thanks again for your patience.[/quote] It's ok, Maybe try sending me a PM and see if it goes through??
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[quote name='Squib' post='887138' date='Jul 6 2010, 11:43 AM']Sorry about this - i haven't misunderstood you, i just can't seem to sus out what I'm supposed to be doing to get my PM up and running ? I'm working on it though, so please bear with me while i get to grips with my own incompetence ![/quote] Try going into your messages section and then select email settings and then make sure the hide my emai address from other members is not selected. Otherwise, speak to one of the admin or mods to sort it
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Hi, I think you misunderstand, it is possible to send members on this site personal messages that go straight to your personal mailbox on the site. If someone sends you a PM by its very nature its a private mail and therefore people can communicate to discuss things like pricing or offers on kit you may be selling, or indeed their opinions if that's the case without having to post it as part of your thread. Your PM is still off Steve