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    Pm’d
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    What a very lovely, very cool guitar - I’ve come over all Cat Stevens (pre-conversion)
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    Absolutely lovely and quite an early one by the look of it. High qualty AX7 in the gain stage and same AU7 at the back end and the finest big touring amp ever built IMO (I prefer these to the 751). GLWTS - happy new owner awaits
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    Ron JR, I can see that you're a very new member of Basschat - a warm welcome! The posts above are a friendly suggestion that you'll need to include more details relating the bass that you have for sale. It might be worth looking at some other ads in the basses for sale forum - these may give you some ideas. Pictures are always a good idea, as are details re: originality (especially for a vintage bass); condition; playability; and, whereabouts and shipping options. Good luck with the sale - I'm looking forward to seeing pictures if you can upload some
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    Excellent idea - I'd do something similar but don't want to put another hole in the Alembic. Scrumpymike had a brilliant hand-crafted solution (involving advanced fabrication skills) - well-beyond me but a neat idea that isn't really feasible given production start-up costs (unfortunately). Back on topic - I took a look at the Rivoli, it looks beautiful!
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    stunning combo and an outrageous bargain from a premium seller - honestly can't believe this is still around - as good as it gets
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    For anybody considering this, I'd say don't hesitate. Absolutely beautiful twin valve pre - works incredibly well with Fender type Ps and Js. It's not going to change anything dramatically but just gives that extra few percent in terms of presence, body and warmth. Like a big desk/studio sound out of a little (but expensive) box. The best I've found so far and just simple plug, play and forget. I still prefer Millennia (SS) for more modern basses and tones but for classic and vintage, the Noble is peerless (for me, at least)
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    Admired the Supros for some time and this post hasn’t done anything to relieve that. I’ll admit to some bias here, I’ve played a Gibson Ripper for much of the last 40 years. It’s a beautiful thing though not for everybody - a very big bass indeed. I’ve also played very many EB0s and EB3s – just a word of caution to try before you buy. The much discussed balance issues are very real. I play an Alembic Brown Bass too (an EB3 clone) and it’s almost impossible for me on a strap (though lovely if playing sat down). Some of the high-end Epiphones are worth consideration and should only swallow half of the budget (change for a hipshot bridge!)
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    You can get a short-scale Alembic to sound like that (honestly) but probably less expensive to simply buy the Burns
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    Reduced again to £20 - I just need this out of the way (down the tip if it doesn't go at this price!)
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    If it's possible, I'd try the cabs paired with a Berg B Amp (with and without the amp's CN profiles). I think Berg are certainly on to something with the B Amp - there's a very versatile drive in the software too if necessary. I think that Dood's words are wise ones - the B Amp could be an excellent solution, and great cabs if you can get them to work for your needs.
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    Thanks all for the very kind comments and all PMs should now have a response. I've replaced the original (awful and blurry) images with improved versions but if you need anything specific or have any questions, please just ask
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    Absolutely gorgeous - I lusted after these back in the day
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    SOLD - Final Price Reduction to £1450 - shipping at cost (though I'll reduce by a further £20 for collection in Manchester) There is no way that I would be selling this if it wasn't for a serious HMRC glitch - one that will be rectified in time but is currently causing serious cash-flow problems. A Masterbuilt Warwick Thumb BO bass - built in February 2018 (around 6 months old). It is entirely indistinguishable from new and almost un-played (just a few hours noodling and certainly no rehearsals or gigs). My intention was to work with it over the summer but I haven't get got around to it and the bass has sat in its beautiful, €400 full leather bag. Basic details (with much more at: http://www.warwickbass.com/en/Warwick---Products--Instruments--Customshop---Masterbuilt--Basic-Bass-Models--Thumb--Thumb-BO--Thumb-BO-4-String--Thumb-Bo--4-string--Features.html): Bubinga curved body (Masterbuilt timbers - nicely figured with a 3D effect, particularly on the back of the body) Wenge 3 piece neck and wenge board (the latter is polished to a ceramic-like sheen) Nut width 1.5" 20" radius Brass JAN III 34" scale Illuminated (fluorescent) side-dots 2 band eg Wooden tuning pegs Weight is around 9lbs (sorry that I can't be more accurate) Premium leather case (as above €400 on its own) All unused case candy - with Masterbuilt extras (charger pack, red velour cover, images and data stick) I try to avoid hyperbole in adverts but the quality of build, fit and finish and the attention to detail on this bass is as good as anything you'll find on an Alembic, Fodera or Wal (and I know whereof I speak). Seriously, this is a good bass. Playability, as you'd expect, is exceptional - this can be set-up however you want it. Typical and classic Warwick Thumb tones. These are €3689 new (so £3284 at current rates). I got a very good deal on this and I'm selling at what I consider to be a very attractive price. Essentially, this bass is indistinguishable from new: it is un-played, around 6 months old and just about about half-price (with no build-time and waiting for delivery). I've replaced the original very blurry images but if you need anything specific, please just ask (the same with any questions). I can ship, at cost and at the buyer’s expense, to the UK, Europe and the US, though collection from Manchester would be preferred. Thanks but no trades and no offers As noted above, if HMRC problems are resolved, I'll need to withdraw this and get back to playing it as intended.
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    Ah...that explains it - a good move on Kawai's part in my opinion. Not an Alembic type bridge unfortunately but a high quality option. I'd love to try this - is it a 32" scale?
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    It does look non-original (though I wasn't a fan of the original) but I've seen a few of these with Schaller replacements
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    Apparently, even Alembic thought that the wordworking on these was of a high quality
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    I'm sure that Markorbit will respond but the posts were in late 2016 - I'm pretty sure that the Millennia is now sold
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    I’d strongly recommend Bow Finishing in Surrey - specialist finishers that work for some top UK luthiers. They did some difficult refin work for me and the results were remarkable. Friendly, professional, realistic prices and will ship. You could send the body over very cheaply. https://www.bowfinishing.co.uk/contact/ The workshop number is: 01883744391 Good luck
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    This used to be mine and I can say in all honesty that it’s one of those rare amps where you really can believe the hype. Utterly outstanding in every respect. I can honestly claim too that greenolive is an outstanding member of this community!
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    Love the slide show - a beautiful bass and what immense creative talent! I'm seriously impressed...if this was fretted, I'd buy it.
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    Thanks Fretmeister, I'd agree that the scope is usually an important arbiter - I can definitely hear the distortion but nothing appears on the scope. I've tried all the permutations - different preamps, different cabs, leads, different tone settings on amps and bass but still it's there. I'm getting to the point of selling for spares or repair - I'd love to have the amp fixed - the techs have commented on what a brilliant, over-engineered amp it is but I don't really want to throw any more money at it.
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    My favourite valve pre and DI by a very significant margin!
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    I'd have concurred with the Status Hotwire flats - lovely strings and those that I've had have the black silks
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    Is this a B width nut (1.625") and do you know the weight of the bass?
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