silverfoxnik

[quote name='Beedster' post='47100' date='Aug 18 2007, 11:32 AM']This is a hell of a bass. I bought an SR5 when I was getting fed up of playing everything in E flat (keyboard players eh), but just couldn't get that Stingray sound out of it. A couple of months later I read some reviews of SUBs, suggesting that they were very close to the real thing, and realising that the SUB 4 and SUB 5 both used the same preamp (and also that the SUB5 had the tradidional 'ray pickguard which I love), thought I'd take a punt on this one. It didn't dissappoint - unlike the two SR5's I owned, this bass sounds like a 'ray. The East preamp was simply the icing on the cake. Very slim and fast neck for a fiver as well. I've owned a Bongo 5, 2 Stingary 5s and this bass, abd IMHO, this was the best of the bunch by some way. Chris[/quote] Thanks for that endorsement Chris! By the way, we had a brilliant time at the SE Bash today and it would've been great to see you there...Must make that happen next time! Whilst I was there I collected the new Lakland DJ5 which is a beauty!! So, the Sub 5 really does have to go soon.. Cheers Nik

**** NOW SOLD - thanks for all the interest ***** Hi Folks Well having just bought P-T-P's Lakland LPB DJ5 and with an eye on an RBV as well, sadly, my Musicman Sub 5 with it's specially designed active circuit, has to go. This has been my main gigging bass since March when I bought it from The Beedster (..one of only a few of Chris's basses that wasn't named ). In effect, this is a 'concept bass' in that it has been designed to look and sound like a pre Ernie Ball 70's Stingray 4. With that idea in mind, it was stripped down and refinished, black scratchplate added and a specially designed John East circuit 3-band e.q. was commissioned, which was rigourously A/B'd against a 2-band SR4 in order to get the sound right . I bought it partly drawn by it's looks but also because the low B on a SR5 I'd had some years ago was very impressive and I was looking for something similar. And in that respect, this one certainly comes up to the mark with a really focused and tight sounding low B string, which is amazing for a 34" scale bass! Condition-wise, it's difficult to quantify because of the deliberately refinished retro look, so it's certainly not immaculate by any means. But structurally, it's sound and plays really well! The sound of this bass is pretty much as it was designed to be - it has that early MM SR4 'zing' and lots of bottom end. But, it can also do a lot more because it has a variable mid control that allows you to focus in on a particular mid frequency and either cut or boost it as you choose. For all it's strengths and unique qualities, including the fact that it's really comfortable to play and to do long gigs with, I'm selling because I've learnt that I just prefer the sound of passive basses (well, all except my old Wal Pro 2 that is ). Hence my recent search for a Roscoe Beck V and the acquisition of the Lakland. So here it is for someone else to enjoy, a unique sounding MM5 that really catches the eye! I bought it for £550, so I'd like to get £500 ovno for it. And considering that the MM Sub range has been recently discontinued by Ernie Ball (because they were too good for the money) and that the John East circuit is worth approx £140 alone, I think that's a pretty fair price, though feel free to make me an offer. I'm not looking for trades because of recent purchases I'm afraid and I'd rather avoid PayPal and their fees, so cheque or cash on collection is much preferred. I'm based in West Sussex if anyone wants to come and have a play of it first. Comes with a gig bag and I'm happy to ship it wherever, though obviously, that's extra. Like most of you, I'd rather not ship a bass but I always take great care when doing so to ensure the bass arrives in exactly the same condition as it left . Comes with a gig bag and the original MM circuit. Here's some more pictures: [url="http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e358/silverfoxnik/Sub5onstand.jpg"]MM Sub 5[/url] [url="http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e358/silverfoxnik/Sub5JRetro.jpg"]MM Sub 5 John East circuit[/url] [url="http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e358/silverfoxnik/Sub5onstandheadstock.jpg"]MM Sub 5 Headstock[/url] [url="http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e358/silverfoxnik/Sub5closeup.jpg"]MM Sub 5 close up[/url] [url="http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e358/silverfoxnik/Sub5back.jpg"]MM Sub 5 back[/url] It'll be with me at the South East Bash today if anyone who's going wants to check it out. Thanks for looking, Nik

Sold pending the usual.....Really happy to avoid Evil Bay.. Thanks for the interest! Hi Folks [b] Reduced to £180 plus p&p before going on Ebay!![/b] Well having just bought P-T-P's Lakland LPB DJ5, sadly, my Yamaha BB615 (along with a bunch of other stuff including my MM Sub 5) has to go. This has been my back-up bass since January and IMHO, is one of the best basses out there for the money at the moment. Condition-wise, it's easily 9/10 having never been used really except for the occassional rehearsal and to sit on a stand looking good at gigs! You should be able to see that in the photos, though it's sometimes difficult to photograph well a bass that has a really dark black finish. When I bought it from GAK, it needed a bit of work, so I had it set up by my local luthier Graham Wheeler, who not only did all the usual stuff, but he sanded the back of the neck down so it's silky smooth to the touch and plays beautifully! I paid £270 at GAK and it's had a few quid spent on the set-up, so I'd like [b]£180[/b] plus p&p for it if anyone's interested. I'd rather avoid PayPal and their fees, so cheque or cash on collection is much preferred. I'm based in West Sussex if anyone wants to come and have a play of it first. Comes with a gig bag and I'm happy to ship it wherever, though obviously, that's extra. Like most of you, I'd rather not ship a bass but I always take great care when doing so to ensure the bass arrives in exactly the same condition as it left . Here's some more pictures: [url="http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e358/silverfoxnik/BB615headstock.jpg"]BB615 Headstock[/url] [url="http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e358/silverfoxnik/BB615d.jpg"]BB615 Body[/url] [url="http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e358/silverfoxnik/BB615backheadstock.jpg"]BB615 Back of headstock[/url] [url="http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e358/silverfoxnik/BB615b.jpg"]BB615 close up[/url] Thanks for looking, Nik

Hi Folks [b]NOW SOLD - Thanks for all of your interest![/b] Having just bought a more expensive bass, I'm having a clear-out to bring some money back in. So this amazing 4x10 Hughes & Kettner cab has got to go to someone who can put it to good use! It is built like a tank, will take whatever you can throw at it and sounds absolutely fantastic but when I changed my car to a hatchback recently (because some drunken idiot wrote off my roomy Honda estate in June), it's become far too difficult to get it to gigs.. I got it in a trade with The Wigfinder General last year for approx £150, so I'm looking to get £125 ovno, plus shipping. It's definitely a 'Pro' level cab and is worth more than I'm asking really but I realise that not everyone needs or can easily use something like this. [url="http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e358/silverfoxnik/HKcontrols.jpg"]Hughes & Kettner 410 H [/url] [url="http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e358/silverfoxnik/HK4102.jpg"]Hughes & Kettner 410 side view[/url] I'd prefer a cheque or cash on collection (as opposed to Paypal and their fee structure) if anyone's interested..?? I'm based in West Sussex if anyone wants to come over and check it out, have a chat and a cuppa etc.. Cheers Nik

[quote name='ped' post='47011' date='Aug 17 2007, 10:46 PM']Hi Nik, I'll take it - will give you the dosh tomorrow?[/quote] Great - thanks Ped...fastest deal I've ever done . See you then!

** NOW SOLD** Thanks for the interest. Hi Folks I've recently upgraded to the Zoom B2 1.u, so this one has to go. Unit, manual and PSA included... It's been absolutely brilliant to be honest - I've used it as a tuner, FX pedal, pre-amp and compressor, so I really feel like I've had maximum value out of it.. Only reason I updgraded was because I wanted the footpedal that comes with the B2 1.u. IMHO, it's one of the best value units around and it's so easy to use - even for people like me who have never had pedals before! I bought it on Bassworld last year for about £40, so I'l like to get £30 plus p&p if anyone's interested? Cheque or cash on collection preferred to PayPal (sick of their fees) I'm at the SE Basschat Bash in Guildford if anyone's interested and wants to give it a try? Cheers Nik

Hi Folks, I've just bought a DBX compressor so this Trace Elliott unit is now for sale. It's a great little compressor for bass that's very easy to use in the studio or at a gig; seperate low and high compression settings, tone control and it runs pretty efficiently on 18v (2 x 9v batteries). No manual or original box but it really is simple and easy to use and is in good working order. Condition, as you can see in the photos is fairly good but as someone else said here recently, it's not bad considering it's been stepped on all it's life! [url="http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e358/silverfoxnik/TraceElliottCompressor1.jpg"]Trace Elliott SMX Dual Compressor[/url] I do have the original PSA but for some reason (that is beyond my luddite electrical skills to work out), it's not working?? I bought it on Bassworld last year for £45 (I think) so I'd like £35 + p&p, ovno. I'd prefer cheques to PayPal because the fees just seem to be getting worse and worse!! Or cash and a cuppa on collection of course (I'm in West Sussex).. They seem quite sought after and don't come round every day of the week, so if you like dual compression and that Trace Ellitt sound, then this could be for you?? I'm at the South East Basschat bash in Guildford tomorrow if anyone who's going wants to give it a try.. Cheers Nik

[quote name='Beedster' post='45092' date='Aug 14 2007, 12:29 AM']Picked up the new bass this evening. '73 Precision in sunburst with JPUP added at the bridge (and added a very long time ago judging by the thumb wear in the finish just above it). To my eyes the sexiest bass I've seen in years and the best possible combination of vintage mojo with the right PUP combination. Haven't played it much so can't reort so far, but looking forward to setting it up with some nice flats tomorrow. Pics soon folks Pink PBass above still for sale. Offers? Chris[/quote] Sounds great Chris - look forward to seeing her...Will there be an official naming ceremony, with champagne etc?