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    He is, and still lurking in the shadows. Been watching this with interest. ☺️ Some lovely comments that take me back to the building days. Its 12 years since I left the basses behind. I have considered buying this back but it would just be an ornament at the moment and it needs to be played by someone. GLWTS.
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    Thanks Paolo 🙂
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    I had a 'Jaco' style lined fretless jazz around 2017-18 that the previous owner had updated with EMGs, a Babicz bridge and Schaller tuners. I can't remember the purchase price but considering the upgrades was still good value. It felt, played and sounded nice. Was well made and without issue, but was a tad heavy compared to what I was used to (Luthite Cort Curbows) I should have kept it but it went in a clear-out of all my surplus gear. I may have sold it on here or ebay? I am currently considering a HBZ-2004 Deluxe Series 4 string. Does anyone have experience of it?
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    Nothing lined up (yet) until November when we (Mrs Prosebass) are off to see both Gong & Ozric Tentacles in a double billing at the Trinity Centre in Bristol. Can't say she is looking forward it but I certainly am. Last saw Gong around 1981 at the Stonehenge Festival 😵
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    Disco in the Park Chorley Lancashire on Saturday. My brothers event and featured DJs Jaegerossa (my brother) Michael M - The Murphy Brothers - Mark Brickman - Copyright - YamWho? - Suki - Melvo Baptiste and Odyssey (remember them) with a full band. Absolutely brilliant day. I got roped into being photographer for the event.
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    PM'd 😊
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    Jungle, Bristol Sat 25th June. Sound quality superb, Jungle amazing, crowd up for it, danced my socks off for 90 minutes which ain't bad for a 60 year old with arthritic knees. Seriously, best gig I have been to, and I have been to a few.
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    mmmm, forgot how to embed...
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    PIL (again) in Bristol this Saturday. Mr Lydon and co always put on a great show and it was 2018 we saw them last in Exeter on their 40th anniversary tour. Jungle in Bristol the week after. I have been following Jungle since their inception and this is the first time we have managed to get tickets for them. As well as the music, their dance videos are superb and worth checking out on YouTube.
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    Will it come wrapped in cling film? 😉
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    Jason just popped round to Weston Super Mare from London to try out my Gewa DB! Then nonchalantly got the train back home with a Double Bass over his shoulder, a stand in one hand, and a bag in the other 😮 As Karlfer said previously, what a bassist, and what a great guy. Absolute pleasure to trade with, and listen to, and I am hoping to catch him at a gig (as I would recommend you all to) Cheers Paul
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    Sorry John, looks like you will have to get that damp course done!
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    I am sure it can be arranged 😉
  15. Prosebass
    Thanks John. It is a solid repair, and it plays and sounds nice. The battle scars add some character. Price is negotiable 😁 as always...
  16. Prosebass
    Sold Gewa Ideale ¾ Double Bass 2014 Reduced to £795 New images added after requests to show the true colour of the bass. Having now tried double bass, I have decided to stick to electric, so the Gewa is just an ornament and it really needs playing. An ideal bass for a beginner, it has good projection and sustain, with the action currently set to 7mm (E) 5mm (G) at the board end. I purchased this double bass from London based professional bassist Edoardo Bombace in early 2018. It had been his performance instrument for several years. When he shipped the bass from Italy to the UK it was extensively damaged with the top being cracked and split in several places, the back join had a minor split, and the headstock has minor cosmetic damage (not repaired) I bought it as a project to learn new repair skills, and satisfy my curiosity for double bass. The top has been off, bassbar, cracks and splits repaired (as per Chuck Traeger's teachings) and replaced correctly with hide glue. The repair has been a success, and the top has had an antiqued hand refinish which is OK. Lets say the bass has some 'character' now. Work has been completely stable for the last 6 months. Specification is as per the current Gewa Ideale (£2999 list price) Violin shape Solid Spruce top Arched, all-solid, slightly flamed Maple back Inserted purfling Dark brown hand varnish, slightly antique Single machine head of brass Fingerboard and tail-piece made of ebony To this I have added Adjustable Bridge Shadow SH965NFX twin piezo pickup system Pirastro Evah Pirazzi synthetic / chrome steel strings Rubber bumper for the sound post (stops it falling over with the strings off) Hercules stand. Obviously its needs to be seen and played if purchasing. I am in Weston - Super - Mare (BS22) Delivery is possible within reason, although I do get about the country a lot. If you need more info or images please ask. Cheers.
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