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petecarlton

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  • Birthday 24/09/1951

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  1. petecarlton
    So bright, I gotta wear shades! 😎 Gorgeous!
  2. petecarlton started following NBD - Sterling by Music Man Joe Dart Bass , MUSICMAN STINGRAY 3eq Maple, Trans Red 2002 With OHSC , 2004 Musicman StingRay 3 EQ 4 H unusual Lava Pearl, OHSC and 4 others
  3. petecarlton
    Gorgeous!
  4. petecarlton
    Beautiful
  5. petecarlton
    Beautiful neck and board! Lovely playing, by the way. If only…! GLWTS.
  6. petecarlton
    Oh my!
  7. petecarlton
    OK Richard, I'll PM you with the details. Glad we've got this moving.
  8. petecarlton
    Yeah, Richard - it was fun! Perhaps we might manage another in 2025? I can help, but I couldn't be the main organiser again - my schedule's too unpredictable these days. Good to hear from you anyway.
  9. petecarlton
    That's a beautiful thing, as you'd expect from Jon, GLWTS!
  10. petecarlton
    YvesHere is my little Mayones Cali 4 (now styled the Cali VF 4), bought from Bass Direct back in May 2020 – a lockdown impulse buy, in fact, but one I have never regretted. Simply holding it tells you it’s a thing of real quality. To say (accurately) that it was made from offcuts produced in the guitar manufacturing process gives no indication of the sheer craftsmanship and love which has gone into its creation. The body is in the “Triskelion” design, with many small interlocking pieces, glued together to create the iconic “puzzle” top. Of course, this method would result in something far too heavy for a full-size bass, but it works brilliantly for a tiny 17”-scale jewel like the Cali 4. It just feels “right” and was much appreciated by everyone who played or handled it at the two Midlands Bass Bashes I took it to in 2021 and 2023. For the complete picture regarding these basses, best to head here. I’ve used it as a travel bass and as something to pick up and play on the sofa (it’s acoustically really resonant), but I haven’t gigged it, other than as a novelty at jam sessions. I’ve played it clean and through an octaver – I really recommend, if you want to hear what it can sound like, that you visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYAvWZGwc4s&ab_channel=BassTheWorld.com to hear Prince bassist Ida Nielsen showing off its paces. Or, for a general introduction to the Cali 4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVet5iQB2EI&t=0s&ab_channel=BassTheWorld.com This version, by the way, is not the one with the headphone amp incorporated, which means that it has the advantage (in my book, anyway!) of the Aguilar OBP-3 active preamp (which you can bypass with the mini-switch for passive operation). I’ve really struggled with how to price this. It cost me £1700 from Bass Direct and it's still in mint condition, as you can see from the pix. I think £1250 is fair four and a half years down the line, but PM me your offers. Sale or trade? Well, I’m in enough trouble with the other half for the multiple basses I already have, but I do have a yen for trying out a headless, as I have back issues. Hit me with what you’ve got, but most would involve a liberal sprinkling of cash my way. Talking of back issues, this weighs in at a healthy 2.3Kg (5lb 1oz), so there aren’t any! 😊
  11. petecarlton
    As promised, some more pix, including one which shows the bass is heavier than it felt, at 3.9Kg (8lb 9oz). There's absolutely no neck dive on a strap though - everything feels very stable. Tme to get playing - so far, I can say it's very resonant acoustically, but I have yet to explore the (lack of) tonal options. If I'm feeling daring, I might even upload a sound sample when I get a moment.
  12. petecarlton
    As you can see, it's SB28357 The back of the headstock shows "made in Indonesia - 2024 Crop"
  13. petecarlton
    I must admit, I gulped and had a long think, but I decided it was a worthwhile gamble - so far, I'm happy with the outcome, but I haven't had a lot of time to explore it but, let's face it, it won't offer a massive range of tonal options, other than those I can provide with my fingers or a pick.
  14. petecarlton
    Well, so far, I'm finding the neck an absolute revelation, really very playable and comparable to my Shuker (which is really saying something!). So, if I were you, I'd get in some snacks, as it might be a long wait!
  15. petecarlton
    Well, this arrived via FedEx today. Sorry there's only one fairly mediocre pic, I'll update with more and more detailed views later. All I've done so far is tune her up, but first impressions are really good, which is just as well, because I had to bite the bullet of £200 to get it shipped to the UK. Everything from the neck joint to the fret ends seems great - quality control must have been on their game; and the satin finish neck aches to be played fast (that won't happen!). I've yet to weigh her, but I'm guessing under 8lb - again, more exact info later. The hardest thing has been explaining to my other half why I need yet another bass 🤣 So far, I'm well chuffed.
  16. petecarlton
    Sheesh! Beautiful - GLWTS!
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