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    [quote name='eubassix' post='1092843' date='Jan 17 2011, 05:58 PM'].. is that a 'flick'-de/tuner on the 'E'/Bridge?... and, if so, might that be anything to do with the E/piezo issue? I was interested in one of these in 'Swee Lee' music (Singapore) but missed-out (it wasn't there long!).[/quote] Yes, that is a D-tuner on the Bridge. I doubt whether it is related to the piezo though.
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    [quote name='warwickhunt' post='1092800' date='Jan 17 2011, 05:31 PM']Re. the piezo - When you say a bit weaker on the E string, how bad are you talking and is it a case of requiring a replacement piezo?[/quote] I don't think it requires a replacement but it is noticeably weaker. I will investigate Mythste's suspicion there are trim pots for the strings.
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    [quote name='TerryV' post='1092569' date='Jan 17 2011, 02:54 PM']Hi - This looks great - I'd love to try it first - where are you? Terry[/quote] I'm in Greenwich, south London. You're welcome to try it.
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    And a thoughtful middle-aged guy with the bass: [i]this could be you![/i]
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    The dinky, distinctive head: And the lovely set-neck and smooth heal:
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    More pics showing contrasting soft and hard carving on the horns:
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    Time to move this remarkable, rare and beautiful bass on. Serial number is 233 - so it's one of the earliest. The set-neck is maple with an ebony fingerboard. I'm not sure what the body wood is. It's extremely lightweight and feels exceptionally comfortable with a lovely slim neck and a body that just seems to melt into the player. The carving is quite extraordinary. Controls feature a blend between the piezo pickup and the magnetic, plus noiseless bass and treble. I have noticed that the E-string sounds slightly weaker when using the piezo only. It could certainly do with a bit of a clean and some fresh strings. I've seen prices vary wildly for this model; anywhere from £800 - £1400 as they are very collectable. I am selling for [b]£650[/b]. I also have the original case with it.
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    Bought an Ibanez bass from this fella. Many thanks
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    [size=7][b]SOLD[/b][/size]
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    [quote name='eude' post='1090718' date='Jan 15 2011, 06:16 PM']Aye, thought you'd like them Eude[/quote] Yes, I'm very predictable. I want one in blue, though.
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    [quote name='henry norton' post='1090704' date='Jan 15 2011, 05:59 PM']I think a flat board prevents the baseball bat neck grip and helps players position their hands better - you know, thumb opposite middle finger in the middle of the neck, fingers spread over 4 positions, all that crap....[/quote] The Wal people used to give that as a reason for making their big, fat, uncomfortable, chunky necks. I found that such a perplexing idea and it had me scratching my head. I always think if you need to play a series of notes you should move your hand into a position to access them (whether it's 'correct' or not). I don't think the design of the neck should 'educate' the hand as such.
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    [quote name='Pete Academy' post='1089746' date='Jan 14 2011, 07:38 PM']That bass is oddly endearing.[/quote] You know why? It looks wounded and crippled hobbling along on it's one leg.
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    [quote name='lettsguitars' post='1089755' date='Jan 14 2011, 07:43 PM']$999 to add a radius is absolutely ridiculous! i would expect you to radius my house for that![/quote] Er...what's that all about, then...?
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    [quote name='GreeneKing' post='1089735' date='Jan 14 2011, 07:33 PM']But then again you are far more experienced (and better)at playing than me Kev. Peter[/quote] Nonsense. It's all smoke and mirrors, Peter.
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    [quote name='Cairobill' post='1089678' date='Jan 14 2011, 06:56 PM']I used to prefer flatter (16 inch radius and up) but have done a flip flop over to vintage fender spec on my bravewood. The combination of the narrow, well profiled neck and 7.25 inch radius really makes the bass 'disappear' into the hand. Flat boards now feel ungainly, with the vintage spec feeling more consistent as the hand rotates from high to low strings. Big change for me...[/quote] I'm rotating in your direction I think.
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    [quote name='EddieG' post='1089702' date='Jan 14 2011, 07:12 PM']Wonder if they've taken a bit of "influence" from these guys?.... [url="http://www.ansirmusic.com"]http://www.ansirmusic.com[/url] [/quote] No, I don't think so. And that lower horn could be a cause of huge embarrassment if worn in public.
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    [quote name='lemmywinks' post='1089646' date='Jan 14 2011, 06:32 PM']I think they've been copying your Iceni Spoombung![/quote] Yeah, that's what I thought. [size=5]Royalties!!!![/size]
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    Yummy!
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    At last, a new Ibanez bass I'm interested in! [url="http://www.ibanez.com/BassGuitars/model-G104"]http://www.ibanez.com/BassGuitars/model-G104[/url]
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    [quote name='ikay' post='1089357' date='Jan 14 2011, 02:11 PM']Heheh, the only way to satisfy the itch is to take the plunge! My philosophy in life is to try as many basses as I can. No matter what you have there will always be something else out there to tempt you. I pondered the idea of an ACG bass for weeks before pressing the button. It's a beautiful bass - nearly perfect (but not quite I'm pleased to say!). Good luck![/quote] Well, I look at like this; I want different instruments for different purposes. I have two fretless basses that produce very different sounds for different occasions, I have a 'normal' inexpensive fretted bass (quite a pretty good one ) and I would like a short-scale fretted tuned from A to C (a guitary- type tuning I really like). So there.
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    [quote name='ikay' post='1089259' date='Jan 14 2011, 01:01 PM']The vast array of different types of bass construction and configuration is an excuse to continue my endless quest to find the perfect bass.[/quote] Ah yes, of course! I've been very interested in Armando's basses for some time now - that's what's prompted the subject. Like Alan, he also features flat boards:
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    [quote name='eude' post='1089221' date='Jan 14 2011, 12:32 PM']If something's comfy, brilliant, if it's not, try something else Have you got a flat board on any of your basses then? Eude[/quote] No I haven't...I'm a bit conservative in some respects, although I obviously appreciate new designs. I won't go beyond 4 strings and I'm nervous about asymmetric necks and all that.
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    [quote name='eude' post='1089187' date='Jan 14 2011, 12:12 PM']Another thing to consider is that radiused boards only came about to make chord shapes, predominantly bar chords, more comfortable to play, so at least initially, it wasn't really relevant for bass, depending on how you play, or what you're used to. Eude[/quote] I suppose I should revisit my nylon strung guitar and have a think about how the flat board relates to hand position...
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    [quote name='BottomEndian' post='1089185' date='Jan 14 2011, 12:09 PM']If I go back to something like a Ray, the symmetric neck profile and fairly small board radius seems to be an invitation to grip it like a sword.[/quote] That's an interesting point.
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    I've noticed an increasing amount of custom builders offering a flat radius fingerboard as standard. I've heard that it is easier to get a lower action on such basses but I'm not altogether convinced about their merits. For me they seem to exaggerate the chunkyness of the neck and somehow add a feeling of hardness. In short, it feels more like playing a plank of wood rather than a comfy tailored thing. The edge of the fingerboard and the way the frets and the shape of the neck feel are vitally important on a bass and speaking personally, it's the first thing i notice when i pick up a bass...it's usually what sells the bass for me. Anyway, I'd like other people's opinions - and also tell me what radius you prefer (if you know).
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