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    As above, a brand new set of short-scale DR Hi Beam strings in 45-105 gauge. Stainless steel on a round core. These appear to sell in the UK at £32.99 (Andertons) so £23 including UK shipping sounds reasonable to me. Any questions, please just ask.
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    A set of unused (brand new) TI Jazz Rounds (JR346) in gauges 29, 43, 51 68, 89, 118. These are long-scale strings (i.e., for 34" scale basses). They appear to sell for £78 in the UK so £50 sounds reasonable to me. I can ship at cost in the UK. TI rounds are wound onto a round core and are extremely compliant/soft. The outer wraps are also very fine so minimise string noise/fret wear and have a defined but (to my ears) fairly soft tone. I find these really easy to set-up after re-stringing. If you're reading this, I'm sure you'll be aware of the quality of TI strings - amongst the very best out there. Just let me know if you need further details.
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    A set of unused (brand new) TI Jazz Rounds (JR344) in gauges 43, 51 68, 89. These are long-scale strings (i.e., for 34" scale basses). These appear to sell for £53 upwards so £37 sounds reasonable to me. I can ship at cost in the UK. TI rounds are wound onto a round core and are extremely compliant/soft. The outer wraps are also very fine so minimise string noise/fret wear and have a defined but (to my ears) fairly soft tone. I find these really easy to set-up after re-stringing. If you're reading this, I'm sure you'll be aware of the quality of TI strings - amongst the very best out there. Just let me know if you need further details.
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    This looks absolutely lovely and I'm looking forward to further pics. Can you include details re: weight and nut width too? A very nice example!
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    I'd have a word with Bow Finishers just South of London. Fantastically high quality work and they spray for some of the big name UK custom luthiers. They can spray in a variety of media and will know what to use. Prices are very reasonable for the quality. Good luck and it would be great to see the body both pre and post clear-coat.
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    Very true and two basses of the same model can exhibit significant variance - I have a couple of short-scale Spectors (almost exactly the same spec apart from pickups/ciruit) and there's a difference in weight of more than a pound
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    I'd agree Steve - the tort on the Custom Shop basses is almost unbelievably awful. I've had a couple and it's the first thing to go - I'm not sure how Fender CS can justify that junk
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    I have the same Tinytone tort on a Wilcock - I'll try get a better image (with the bevelled edge) as soon as we get some light
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    Without wanting to derail the thread, Tinytone have a wide selection of materials including three (I think) versions of celluloid nitrate tort - essentially different base hues from red through to brown. It's at the better end of the contemporary celluloid IMO and has a depth and richness that many lack - probably not quite as detailed and rich as some '60s tort but not bad. I had a couple of control plates made - you can see one here - the depth of the plate implied that the surface was a little proud. Tinytone suggested a bevel as this would reveal the upper white ply and this provides a nice border - not that it's really visible here.
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    I agree, however, there’s a short ‘production’ video on the Tinytone site (I found it yesterday whilst looking for the link, see below) and it sort of explains the costs involved in creating a hand-made, custom plate. Quite a lot of steps and a fair bit of kit involved. It opened my eyes a bit - the plates I had made were relatively small but non-standard. https://tinytone.co.uk/custom-scratchplates/
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    I think mine worked out at a reasonable price as I had two control covers and the scratchplate made from the same sheet
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    If there's no luck with a BC member, it might be worth a look at Tiny Tone in Manchester (a part of Jack's Repair Services). The site is here: https://tinytone.co.uk/custom-scratchplates/ They did some work for me - a replacement celluloid tort scratchplate - for a Wilcock (and some other bits and pieces) and the quality was excellent. Prices are reasonable too.
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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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