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fu(n)ked.

I'll probably get an EHX POG of some sort.

A compressor is good in front of octave & synth pedals. I've got a Boss CP-1X, which doesn't kill the sound.

That's something which didn't need inventing.

Manybe he used immac to remove the frets.

One of Dale's?

Since it's an Affinity it'll be the bottom end of the range, but I don't think even they are ply. If it was local to me I'd have it for a project, but the postage is probably about what it's worth.

The previous player had a hellish vibrato!

Whassat?

There's someone (Ali) selling a scratchplate on the rickenfakers group which they started to increase the size of the pickup hole.

He describes it as "lovely blue"... :-)

They've got so many of them on offer that they're probably getting confused as to which is which... :-)

The EH has 9 canned sounds, coupled with tweaks via the control knobs. It's good for playing things which complement the bass line; I think it's an accompaniment. The SS generates the sounds and is very direct and is more of an instrument in its own right. I think their roles sort of complement each other.

For contrast, here's an EH Synth 9 on the OBX setting.

Here's a couple of patches I managed to program. They could probably be refined a bit more, but they're not far off. I'll add screendumps and saved files next time I use my laptop.

My current faker projects: 1. A Hondo II. 2. A CMI.

Well, my car hasn't got a glove box, but I get what you're saying... :-) However, I didn't go out intending to try out a cab; I went into a shop and they happened to have one. By that logic, perhaps I should take my bass and rig everywhere too, so that I've got all the permutations covered if I happen to spot anything I might like to try out.

Perhaps you should read what I wrote in the OP, ie. "he said there might be another one in another room". So, no.

See you there!

I don't understand - are you suggesting that I should apologise for the fact that they couldn't demo an item they had for sale and for not spending my money there? I hadn't checked their web site beforehand, because I just went out to Farnham for a drive and a stroll about but I do agree that I probably wouldn't go there looking for bass gear again.

Yep - that's what I reckon!

I've posted it on one of the Ric FB forums, so I expect they'll see it!

NOTE TO MODS: I'm pretty sure this is not a genuine sale, so am posting as a warning... I was browsing Amazon and I came across some RIckenbackers at £455.00, so I had a look. Hmmm, thinks Paul - that seems too good to be true. So, I sent an email enquiring whether it was still available and received a reply: "Hello, I will explain in this email all terms and condition of product and transaction. The Rickenbacker Standard 4003S JG · Electric Bass Guitar is BRAND NEW, never used, ( UK model, not grey market or refurbished), but Amazon does not let us list it as new. The product is Sealed in its original box and comes with full Warranty, receipt, all manufacturer supplied accessories... The total price is £455.00 including all shipping taxes if you are in UK and for international shipping you have to pay extra 9,99£ (outside UK) . If you want to buy, send me your phone number, full name, shipping address and I will contact Amazon asap to process your order. Dispatch is by normal DHL Services, which takes 1-3 days depending on where in the UK you are. My return policy is full money back in 30 days. For more information don't hesitate to contact us! Thank You" I replied asking if I could collect and received the following reply: "Hello, Price is low because: 1) Is last model in my store. 2) Was exposed in my store in the show case. Condition is a 10/10. Box Opened Only. All Manufacturer Supplied Accessories Included. Excellent Condition. Full manufacturer's warranty; Buy With Confidence This deal will go through Amazon Platform and A to Z Guarantee Program. To set up our transaction I need the follow info: Full Name: Shipping Address: City / Postal Code: Country: Product: Quantity: Phone Number : 99% order ships out same day or next business day GUARANTEED! Customer Satisfaction GUARANTEED! I will immediately send the required data, Amazon will contact you to order, details about payment and shipping. in maximum 5 days you will receive product. Waiting your reply ASAP!" It's ony £455 - what could possibly go wrong? (Check out the vendor's other items, because they have loads, apparently!)

It looks to me like a homemade body with a Grant neck; Grants were Fender copies in the 70s, similar to Columbus.

Quality craftsmanship.