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  1. scrumpymike
    I had a nice 4-string Baby Z for a while. Really nice but pick-ups a bit too hot for me.
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    Yes, I had to open the nut slots out on mine. The s-s set is 065 075 090 115, which is probably another reason why they initially got stuck away in the back of a drawer rather than being tried. Must say the fairly expensive set of nut files I splashed out on fairly recently have proved very useful ever since. Not much use when you need to down-size on slot width though. 🙂
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    Can anybody tell me anything about what I'm likely to get from a Jake C4P 30" in terms of playability and sounds, especially what the Haussel PB4 pickup brings to the party? It's really the classic vibe that I'm after.
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    Just fitted a RS88S 065-115 short-scale set to my home noodling bass (Encore P) and absolutely loving the sound and feel of these! They're an unopened set I got given with a used s-s ACG bought off here and I've only given them a try to avoid shelling out on my preferred La Bella 760FS-S strings. Are any of you gigging these?
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    The comparison below was posted on here earlier and is very useful. I can see myself joining the ranks of Mustang owners before long, probably with either a JMJ or Vintera ll '70s. Thomann's UK online store is a good place to compare all specs and relative pricing in one hit although interestingly the JMJ specs are the only ones that don't give the neck width at nut. I believe it's the wider 40mm+ version same as the Vintera, which is my preference. Can someone confirm this? Mustang comparison review
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    Amp and bag in mint condition with everything looking, working and sounding as it should. Designed and built in California, these really are an excellent piece of kit all round but the variable on-board HPF and high/low boost controls deserve a special mention. Price excludes delivery but happy to meet up for handover anywhere within reasonable distance from Taunton. Alternatively will box in original packaging for collection provided buyer arranges and pays for courier delivery.
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    Sorry, my mistake - I was referring to my SBMM 'Ray. I've had the posh expensive one too and have to agree with your colleague. Mind you, IMHO the difference in ownership experience doesn't reflect the massive price differential. The SBMM version is real value for money.
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    Had a lovely white s-s 'Ray that was very comfortable to wear, a nice player and sounded great. Come to think of it, why did I sell it? Disposing of it virtually amounted to a criminal offence. "Before sentencing, I'd like 27 similar offences taken into account m'Lud!"
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    I'm tempted too, especially by the V2 with 3 p'ups and single row of push-buttons.
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    For a custom/boutique builder, that inconsistency is a little worrying - to me at least!!
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    Matt just bought a bass, which he came round to collect. Smooth transaction from start to finish, enjoyed meeting and chatting with him too.
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    Thanks for that! I too am a potential owner of either a Wilcock or a Serek, although probably second-hand (if I live long enough for one or other to come up FS!!) Not impressed by your comments on the Wilcock though - IMHO completely unacceptable for what they cost. By chance, I played one the other day and liked it a lot, albeit a single pick-up version and I'd need two. Didn't notice any sharp edges anywhere. I assume we talking fretboard or headstock edges here. Playability-wise, I'd put it up there with the excellent s-s Sandberg Lionel I owned for a while and should have kept.
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    Just place your cursor over BCH's profile pic at the top left corner of this topic and select message envelope from the drop-down. This opens a pm to BCH. I've bought several basses from Bernard and played this one at his house before it was FS. It's something really special and Bernard is a proper Basschat-er.
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    I can confirm this as fretless SWB-1 ex-owner.
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    If you buy and it doesn't suit you, PM me IMMEDIATELY!!! 🤞
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    Agreed. The price drop makes this breathtaking custom build a steal. Have another bump!
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    Still available.
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    Thanks for that informed and useful feedback - just the kind of info we like the best 👍
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    Not owned an Acinonyx but had a very long play at our recent S-W Bass Bash on the one that's for sale on here. Really liked it but don't have an empty slot for anything at the minute.
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    McCartney was one of my main men (along with Jamerson, Fraser and Bruce) in my formative years and I've been itching to get a H violin bass ever since. Still not managed it but came close with a HCT Club, which I didn't like much and sold on. Your post is timely as I've recently been considering the HCT Beatle bass, mainly from the price/quality point of view. Not sure what the neck was on my Club but, if it was the chunky 42mm version, that could be the reason I didn't get on with it. Is that neck common across the HCT models?
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    Anybody in a band that covers All Right Now. That's been me since around 1970 folks 😎
  22. scrumpymike
    NEXT YEAR'S BASH DATE FOR YOUR DIARIES: Sunday October 13th, 2024 Usual place, usual time, usual format. The hall is booked, so BE THERE OR BE SQUARE!! ☺️
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    I'm a massive Eden fan and have owned several of their heads including this one. I ran mine through an 8ohm BF One10 and I'm sure this will do just as good a job plus a few more dBs. I would have snapped it up myself if I hadn't just bought a Rumble 100 combo at around the same price. To be honest I would have preferred this. I too spent a while looking for the 500W version but never found one.
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    OK, time for a re-think - and a substantial price reduction to £1450!!
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    Well done for jumping on this topic! I'm considering adding a fretted V2 to my collection and it's good to see someone from Nordstrand reaching out across the pond. We know that you have UK distribution via Bass Direct but, like most distributors, they are just a stock-holding operation rather than a dynamic sales/marketing/promotional organisation. As a prospective customer I need to feel some kind of direct link with the manufacturer.
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