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    Oh no, that’s done it… exactly what I’d hoped/not hoped
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    Yes, the slightly pervy tone did suggest itself to me, though I prefer to consider myself an aesthete
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    The body appears to be deeply and very tastefully sculpted - a feature of the Dan Smith era basses (and guitars). I’ve had a few Fenders from around this period and they’ve all been very good. I don’t necessarily subscribe to the ‘period’ arguments re: Fender (I’ve seen and played spectacular and truly horrible instruments across the range) but there’s something a bit different about these early ‘80s basses. If I still played long-scale and had any money, I’d buy this. Any chance of an image from the top of the body to show-off the sculpted curves?
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    Absolutely lovely - is this from the International Colour series - it looks like Sahara Taupe? I think the colours were available in 1981 but they may have strayed over for a year or two. Edit: oops, on checking, this looks a bit too light for Fender's Taupe - still lovely though
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    I realised I’d strayed back on-topic!
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    Outrageously lovely - the Anniversary electronics package is superb too. Really versatile and quite close to the S1 electronics. Alembic really does source some of the world's finest timbers. Attention to detail is extraordinary too. Whoever is sufficiently fortunate to have the cash to buy this beauty, probably a good idea to find a few hundred quid to have the brass hardware plated in gold - a lot of saved time in brass polishing. Just a stunning bass in every respect.
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    Beautiful bass and images! Love the colour on this: UV and UA have always been my favourite Spector finishes and Nightshade appears to be a gorgeous variation of the former. I’m really impressed with some of the new directions in which Korg is taking the brand (innovation without corrupting essence and values)
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    Some really good suggestions above - I’m quite a fan of DR Pure Blues and D’addario EXLs. However, the silkiest rounds (by far) I’ve found are Thomastik Jazz Rounds (JR344 and 324). Extremely compliant too (light round core). The tone is very soft - somewhere between nickel rounds and flats in my view. A bit of an acquired taste. Very expensive but beautifully made - one can see where the money went on these.
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    Eberhard Weber on 'Morning Fog' - Kate Bush's 'Hounds of Love' album. I don't play much fretless (laziness) but tend to prefer a fretless tone. http://www.fretlessbass.com/music-morning-fog-eberhard-weber-kate-bush-hounds-of-love/
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    Just bought a lovely bass from Mart in a really easy and friendly deal - great to meet-up too. Mart did everything that he could to facilitate an easy handover and drove a considerable distance to meet me. The bass is lovely and in fabulous condition in every respect. An absolute star, thanks Mart.
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    A very serious bit of kit - having used AER fairly extensively, I can attest to the quality. Very solid and performance-oriented.
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    PMd
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    I’ll add my voice here - one of the best cabs ever conceived and built IMO, and the Series 1s are the ones to have. I miss mine - excellent build quality, great tone and really light/easy to transport. If that wasn’t enough, one of basschat’s finest sellers and a bargain price. Sort of pleased it’s gone as I’ve nowhere to put it.
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    Wow, utter bargain if you can lift it. Very expensive and very desirable on release - saw loads of major touring bands using these
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    Wow, not seen one of these for years. Really well made basses from two very highly skilled luthiers (from the period when the two were still together, I think). Used to see them playing in a pub rock band around Manchester and the bass-player (the Smith element of the partnership I think) used one of these. The model for sale looks to be in great condition - I'd love it but as a nostalgia purchase and long-scale it wouldn't get a lot of play and deserves to be used.
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    I do exactly what you do Freddie and it works really well for me. My amp (an Agi DB750) has both a 'return' and a 'preamp in' - I use that latter but it's the same kind of thing. I really like the power amp of the 750 but I'm not a massive lover of valve front-ends/preamps. So, it's either a Hellborg or Mesa solid state pre straight into the Agi's power section. If I want to use effects (which is rare), I can use the send and return of the Hellborg. Lovely and still a fairly simple set up.
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    Wow, stunning instrument and a bargain price (and from one of BC’s real gentlemen!)
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    Absolutely beautiful - my favourite of all the Js and this one appears to be in lovely, played condition. I don't play long-scale any more so the stress is reduced a little, though still a fabulous thing to admire.
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    Wow, that's immense - I've just seen some of the demos and it's a do all rig and (IMO) an incredible price. A British built valve amp too!
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    I've had a few signature basses over the years but all entirely coincidentally and purchased as they were fantastic instruments in their own right. The sig designation neither turns me on or off, if it's a great instrument that fits my needs, then I'm happy with whatever it might say somewhere on the bass or the accompanying documentation. I have a couple at the moment, a Stanley Clarke and a Wilcock Mullarkey: both outstanding shorties and neither with any kind of identifying logo (not that it would really bother me). Neither with any kind of price premium either as far as I know, though both were bought used. I might hesitate to buy a price-hiked sig bass that was no different/better than its 'standard' counterpart.
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    Lovely and a great price (IMO) - the cherry sunburst is lovely but these tend to look a little more subtle when seen for real. I had an Essence in this colour and photographs always appear over-saturated. A full-on, laminated- through-neck, filter based Alembic at a bargain price (again IMO).
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    The top looks like some sort of maple burl to me
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    I’ve had a couple of these and only sold as I’m playing short scale almost exclusively. US Laklands really do have the finest Fender type necks I’ve ever played. Only the Celinders and a Sei Jazz came close. Almost magical and better than any Fender I’ve owned or played. Love the colour on this too
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    Saw the Lightning Seeds on Friday and pretty sure the bass-player was using one of these. A mate of mine uses one in a loud three-piece blues rock band too. Never skips a beat and sounds wonderful. Great bit of kit - always been impressed when I've used them too.
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