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  1. fleabag
    I've had both Columbus JB and Satellite Precision, way back when According to my searches back at the time, both Matsumoku and Tombo were listed as producing Columbus basses. I would hazard a guess and say the Matty models were solid, and the Tombo were the cheap nasty affairs, as seems there's differing opinoins here on the wood used. Thought my Columbus was pretty ok, and played fine As for Satellite - oh dear. Known for warping necks, and although my Precision copy looked good ( neck through ) , it had the warped neck. Made by Kawai Teisco who built all manor of shoddy stuff. There's some right chancers on Ebay trying to palm off Satellites for over £300. I wouldnt give £25 for one unless i was there inspecting it with a microscope. Best avoided
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    [b]This was bought purely for 2 tracks in E flat tuning, ( why buy an expensive bass for 2 tracks ? ) and we've dropped all E flat tracks, so its not earning its keep and is now surplus, so off it goes Its in pretty good condish, neck fine, freboard fine, truss rod fine, intonation fine, doesnt buzz unless you're hamfisted , which goes for any bass I spose.[/b] [b]Some white sticker left on machine head ( shown in pics ) Soapbar hummer, and the tone is fab, surprisingly. Just a vol and tone and away ye go £45 - too cheap to haggle, and no trades thanks. Can post, and will be packed in a gig bag first , so you get that for nowt, and also have a proper guitar shop box, nice and sturdy. [/b] [b]£12 to post or collect from OX28 West Oxon[/b]. [b]Cash or Bank Transfer[/b] [b]PS photos look slightly nasty on here, mainly the red colour, buts its fine in the flesh, and not patchy[/b] [b]PS Truss rod cover is now fitted back on.[/b] [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/slapper/media/Bass/guv7.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/slapper/media/Bass/guv6.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/slapper/media/Bass/guv5.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/slapper/media/Bass/guv3.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/slapper/media/Bass/guv4.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/slapper/media/Bass/guv2.jpg.html"][/url] [url="http://smg.photobucket.com/user/slapper/media/Bass/guv1.jpg.html"][/url]
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    Yeah i could have easily gone for black, I agree they look good too. I just favoured the pearl a bit more though. The scratch plate is the original flat black style underneath but with a genuine wood veneer glued on top, sanded, and slightly dyed to try and get it closer in colour to the body, then gloss varnished. I didnt get it perfect as you can see
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    I went for subtle [IMG]http://i41.tinypic.com/rwt0eo.jpg[/IMG]
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    I paid on the 18th, and they arrived today. Thats some good going from Japan - what a trooper. Now for my victim..
  6. fleabag
    You could always take the MECs to the shop where the bass is, and place them over the Squier originals and see if they're the same size. That will at least save you the probelm of buying the bass only to find the pups dont match size wise. Wont help you with the tone, but you would have eliminated one of the two potential problems
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    Mine on order now - i needn't of worried about the xmas parcel bun fight it seems, but didnt want to take a chance. I can wait Here's the victim [IMG]http://i40.tinypic.com/33aexyo.jpg[/IMG]
  8. fleabag
    A small dab/spot of clear silicone sealant. Its rubbery when dry, and will prevent any damage to the wood beneath should you ever need to remove the nut
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    I'm waiting till after the christmas parcel rush just in case they got lost, but i;m ordering some myself. I messaged him about the inlays and you get 11 pieces in all
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    Flanger RBF-10 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Boss-Micro-Rack-Flanger-RBF-10-/231113163650?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Outboards_Effects_MJ&hash=item35cf6b0382
  11. fleabag
    There was also a power supply, but again, finding one in the UK could be tricky http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-BOSS-RPW-7-POWER-SUPPLY-MICRO-RACK-GUITAR-EFFECTS-POWER-SUPPLY-240V-RPW7-/181271087096?pt=UK_Musical_Instruments_Outboards_Effects_MJ&hash=item2a349947f8
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    Boss did a dual rack for the micros that'll hold one or two ( side by side ) in a 1u standard case. Dont know if they're available in the UK though http://www.pixelproaudio.com/used/other-equipment/used/racks/boss-dual-rack-tray-for-micro-series-2-space-2u-mounting-rack.html#.Uq4XdPuri40
  13. fleabag
    REDUCED TO £35
  14. fleabag
    Thanks MB
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    You wont find him/them on Ebay as his name isnt Jacomo, its jockomo81 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Block-White-Pearl-Fretboard-Markers-Inlay-Sticker-Decal-Guitar-/121220071355?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item1c39477fbb
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    withdrawn
  17. fleabag
    Just a thought - Its possible someone's ripped the frets out of it, and may not be a factory fretless. Columbus were only so-so builds anyways. Still, he aint asking a fortune
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    Its ugly enough to be used as a halloween mask, no doubt. Though it probably plays real nice Where do people pick their prices from - i'm guessing thin air ? Think the seller might need a quick rubdown with Sensible Monthly
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    I'd like to see the end of the irriitating and minor epidemic of ' feeler ' sales. Surely, its for sale or it isn't. If it is, say its ' For Sale ' If it isn't , dont list it What is a feeler anyway ? Is it a way of saying ' i'm only selling if i get the right price ' In which case, its moot. Since the price anyone wants is listed with the item in question, and they'll either get that price or they won't
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    Feedback for FLEX

    fleabag replied to Moos3h's topic in Feedback

    Mr flex is a scholar. Sent money for an item and it was in the post and at my door by the next day. Trooper !! Cheers Pete
  21. fleabag
    I had the Deep Impact many many moons ago - personally i found it to be a pile of poo, and sold it. Its no more worth £600/700 than a 60's Fender J bass is worth £XXXXXX Its just the fever kids start when some face starts using a pedal, and they all drive the price up to disproportionate levels, way above sensible. The price, now, is what fascinates the unwary + the lack of them for sale, thinking this must be the dogs nuts. It isnt The only reason i'd buy one now was if i saw one for sale for peanuts and would simply sell it on to a mug with too much money, so i could buy something useful
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    PM'd
  23. fleabag
    Well it turned out to be a minter , with quite a nice tone. Could be that the pups were changed, but there's no telling. Sounds fine anyways - its shop condition, not a blemish. Happy bunny [IMG]http://i44.tinypic.com/zxw9bd.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i41.tinypic.com/x51ct5.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i40.tinypic.com/207n51x.jpg[/IMG]
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    I guess anyone could say they've upgraded their pups for Nordys. The only vague ID could be the black & white pup wires, but then the original pups could have had the same for all i know. I just googled and found this thread [url="http://basschat.co.uk/topic/156074-retrovibe-aero-1-and-sold/"]http://basschat.co.u...ero-1-and-sold/[/url] and according to Tom, the originals are fine, so it probably doesnt matter
  25. fleabag
    Thanks Mac - a pic would be handy. I would need to take the covers off, even if Nordy was stamped on them.
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