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  1. spongebob
    It's a Mercedes SLK....the 350 (3.5 litre V6). Boot space is bigger than most hard top convertibles! Yes, I am a flash git!
  2. spongebob
    Price drop to £10, UK delivery included. Any lower, and I'll just have to keep them as a spare set!
  3. spongebob
    If I could get a decent powered combo that would fit in the back of my car, I would! Main reason for my set-up (Fender Rumble 500 head, Markbass Traveller 102P 4ohm cab) is that it more compact together than any combo I could find of similar output, a 2x10 that puts out 400w. The Rumble 500 combos are great - I used to have one - but they're too big for my small boot space!
  4. spongebob
    Couldn't face a change from my beloved Fender flats after all, so it's gone in for a set-up with those! As a result, the unopened Fender 7250M's are now for sale in the marketplace. Grab yourself a bargain!
  5. spongebob
    Bass, amp, cab. Job done!
  6. spongebob
    FENDER 7250M .45 -.105 4 STRING SET I was going to have a change of strings and tone, but at the last minute, have decided to stick as I am! As a result, here's a brand new and unopened pack of Fender 7250M strings, .45-.105. Nickel plated rounds. Delivered to me today from Strings Direct. Will be sent in the same box! Only looking for £12, that's including postage to your door in the UK. Payment by PayPal 'gift' or Bank Transfer. Please PM with interest, and thanks for looking! SB
  7. spongebob
    The Fender AVRI '74 has a thick neck. Now discontinued, they're still in stock in some places. Think there was a post from a BC'er who recently bought one. On a cheaper level, there is a FSR available at the mo of natural finish 70's P's and J's, Not sure if the Jazz has a similar neck radius to the '74? I think they're about £800.
  8. spongebob
    Classic Amplification. Forgotten the guy's name, but he's in the US and produces direct replacements for the various era of Ricky pup. I had a set made for a 4003 about 5 or 6 years ago. Typing on the phone so can't get the link up, but Google it and his site should emerge!
  9. spongebob
    I just found myself falling out with my flats. For some reason, this bass just sounds lacking with them on. Tone down, too muddy. Tone up, too 'boxy' sounding. Playing with a pick exclusively. I've used the same flats variant for a good few years...maybe it's just my tastes changing about what I want. I'm quite a busy player, and need more clarity in tone. Having used the D'addarios for years before the flats, I need to try new territory....and from what I've read, the Fenders are a little less harsh, with a rounder bottom end than the D'addarios.
  10. spongebob
    Great link....many thanks. JC is a true great, and comes across as a very nice guy as well.
  11. spongebob
    Thanks guys, I did serious research on this today! I've been a flats player for the last few years. But this bass....my return to Fender....just seemed far too dark and dull with the flats. My first Fender 'above' a US Standard, so new territory. Just need more life in the bass, as the flats were too....err.....flat!
  12. spongebob
    Decision made - I've not going with them. Going to go with some Fender 7250M nickel plated. Bass is in for a set up on Wednesday, so needed the strings for then. It's an AV63 Precision, and that's what it originally came with. Tried some flats in the meantime, they just didn't really gel at last night's gig....swore by them for ages, but I think this is a rounds bass....so I think a set of nickel coated steels should fit the bill, and not give too much fret wear...but give an immense P bass growl!
  13. spongebob
    Thanks chaps, appreciate that. They're quite an expensive mistake if I'm not that taken....£40 a set is a fair chunk for a single set of rounds!
  14. spongebob
    I'm looking for a change of string direction, shake things up a bit. First idea was to retreat to my old D'addario faves, but I started to look elsewhere. The DR strings seem to be very well thought of....Sunbeams look good.....but one set is the price of two sets of my chosen D'addarios! Are they really that much better than your average string? Worth twice as much? Just curious before I potentially pull the trigger!
  15. spongebob
    With good reason? Guess it's a D'addario trust thing, I used them for long while beforehand.
  16. spongebob
    Chap I used to work with a few years back used to frequent some of the popular music clubs in the 60's. He saw the Stones, etc, all the names. However, a band he never missed was Manfred Mann. In his opinion, they were leagues above the rest, and always a big draw.
  17. spongebob
    I'm currently in a similar position, considering a return to D'addario 165's. Just finding my gigging Flats a bit lacking in dynamics. Always found D'addario's to be reasonably priced and well rounded, tone-wise. On Amazon, I did notice the Rotosound RB45 nickels are under £13 a set.....not sure if that's too good to be true, or how they'd compare to my old D'addario faves....?
  18. spongebob
    That's great Tom, you must be really looking forward to it. A real legend, and still clearly a big music enthusiast. Best of luck, hope you get to meet him!
  19. spongebob
    Now filled from external ad.
  20. spongebob
    Sold Tom an Antigua P-bass. There's 11+ pages of great feedback here for a reason. Tom is a super man to deal with, and a true BC legend! Thanks again Tom, here's to your (ever growing!) Antigua collection!
  21. spongebob
    For now (honeymoon period!), it's a yes to both. Learning to adapt, and they just look so good!
  22. spongebob
    On the off-chance, thought I'd post it here just in case..... New project (vocals x 2, acoustic guitar, electric bass) requires a cajon/percussionist to complete the line-up. Based in Kent, so if you are one lurking on BC, or you know of one, please drop me a PM. We're all experienced players, so come and be a part of this new and exciting project!
  23. spongebob

    SOLD!

    spongebob replied to spongebob's topic in Basses For Sale

    This is now sold. Thanks Tom. You have the most taste on Basschat!
  24. spongebob

    SOLD!

    spongebob replied to spongebob's topic in Basses For Sale

    Sold pending.....
  25. spongebob

    SOLD!

    spongebob posted a topic in Basses For Sale

    FENDER FSR (Fender Short Run) ANTIGUA PRECISION - ONE OF ONLY 250 WORLDWIDE! 70's spec P-bass bass, from the Mexican plant in 2012. Limited run of a really special finish. These are very rare indeed. The pickups are 'pure vintage' and not the standard MIM - these were fitted as part of the FSR spec - along with 70's logo, thumbrest, stamped tuners, etc. A 70's P at a fraction of the cost - I've owned US standards that don't growl as much as this bass! The condition of this bass is, quite simply, immaculate. There's a tiny knock on the headstock, but my camera won't even pick it up. It's essentially as it was made in 2012. Comes with a Fender gig bag, again immaculate and unused except for storage. The previous owner bought the bass brand new, kept it for a rare noodle, so it has barely been played at all. I've got my eye on something else, so I'm handing this over. As I said, you'll rarely, if ever, see another. It's a very striking, and I personally I think gorgeous, finish. I don't have any scales, but it's a light bass - I'd estimate around 8lbs. You can see and hear about the instrument in this clip - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_1auQihQgQ&feature=share&list=UUnhGL4V4yYffUyJIbdfemmw Price-wise, I'm asking only £625 for this, and that includes UK delivery to your door. Please give me a few days to sort the box - I've got a NBD incoming, so as soon as it arrives (by the end of the week), I'll get this off. Naturally, collection is fine. Based on the Romney Marsh in Kent. Paypal 'gift' or bank transfer please. Feedback link at the bottom of the page. Any questions, please ask.....and thanks for looking! SB
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